Fix pensions instead of firing teachers - Orange Punch - The Orange County Register
"In her latest piece she makes the case that if we fix pensions, the state will not have to fire teachers.
And she is right."
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Fisker begins Karma production in Finland
Fisker begins Karma production in Finland - AutoWeek Magazine
"Closely held Fisker last year closed on $529 million in loans from the U.S. Energy Department that will fund construction of its Nina production line."
$529 MILLION from US?
"Closely held Fisker last year closed on $529 million in loans from the U.S. Energy Department that will fund construction of its Nina production line."
$529 MILLION from US?
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Breitbart vs. the Narrative
Breitbart vs. the Narrative - By Kathryn Jean Lopez - The Corner - National Review Online
"What attracts people to a Sarah Palin or Andrew Breitbart or dare I say Donald Trump is first and foremost a style that comes across as fearlessness."
"What attracts people to a Sarah Palin or Andrew Breitbart or dare I say Donald Trump is first and foremost a style that comes across as fearlessness."
USDA Introduces Online Tool for Locating 'Food Deserts' in USA
USDA Introduces Online Tool for Locating 'Food Deserts' in USA CNSnews.com
"The Obama administration defines a food desert as a low-income census tract where either a substantial number or percentage of residents lacks easy access to a supermarket or large grocery store"
A new "need" for government intervention.
Gimme a break!
"The Obama administration defines a food desert as a low-income census tract where either a substantial number or percentage of residents lacks easy access to a supermarket or large grocery store"
A new "need" for government intervention.
Gimme a break!
U of Missouri ‘Labor Studies’ Course Teaches How to Shut Down Non-Union Companies - Big Government
» MORE SHOCK VIDEO: U of Missouri ‘Labor Studies’ Course Teaches How to Shut Down Non-Union Companies - Big Government
"While University of Missouri – Kansas City Professor Judy Ancel has yet to explain her false and misleading defense of classroom statements suggesting violence is an acceptable tactic with an appropriate place in advancing the labor movement, new video reveals Ancel giving students insight into how to put non-union companies out of business.
The tactic Ancel recommends to students is based upon deception and designed to burden a non-union company with a costly labor action under false pretenses."
"While University of Missouri – Kansas City Professor Judy Ancel has yet to explain her false and misleading defense of classroom statements suggesting violence is an acceptable tactic with an appropriate place in advancing the labor movement, new video reveals Ancel giving students insight into how to put non-union companies out of business.
The tactic Ancel recommends to students is based upon deception and designed to burden a non-union company with a costly labor action under false pretenses."
EPA to Use New Regulations to Prohibit Hydraulic Fracturing?
Pundit Press: EPA to Use New Regulations to Prohibit Hydraulic Fracturing?
"Last week, while everyone else was talking about the President's long form birth certificate, the EPA was busy releasing new regulations designed to choke off any nascent economic growth that may help to lift the nation out of the great recession.
Via the Lonely Conservative, Investors Business Daily warns us all to watch the other hand.
Before these new regulations will be enacted a 60 day comment period will be granted and the clock is ticking.
I wonder how long bin Laden's death will keep our eyes diverted."
"Last week, while everyone else was talking about the President's long form birth certificate, the EPA was busy releasing new regulations designed to choke off any nascent economic growth that may help to lift the nation out of the great recession.
Via the Lonely Conservative, Investors Business Daily warns us all to watch the other hand.
Before these new regulations will be enacted a 60 day comment period will be granted and the clock is ticking.
I wonder how long bin Laden's death will keep our eyes diverted."
No, The Oil Industry Doesn’t Get Subsidies
Say Anything » No, The Oil Industry Doesn’t Get Subsidies
"Subsidies are funds that governments give to someone to encourage and assist them to take an action.
By reducing taxes for an action, that can have the same sort of effect, but it is more properly a tax break.
This is a critical difference, because it reveals a distinction in how people understand taxes and earning. Money businesses earn is their money and taxes are a small portion they send to the government.
Calling tax breaks a “subsidy” reverses that fact, turning earnings into something the government owns, while taxes become the government allowing the company to keep some of their earnings.
What’s more, these tax breaks are actually available to all business and the oil industry’s specific use of them is actually limited by law:"
"Subsidies are funds that governments give to someone to encourage and assist them to take an action.
By reducing taxes for an action, that can have the same sort of effect, but it is more properly a tax break.
This is a critical difference, because it reveals a distinction in how people understand taxes and earning. Money businesses earn is their money and taxes are a small portion they send to the government.
Calling tax breaks a “subsidy” reverses that fact, turning earnings into something the government owns, while taxes become the government allowing the company to keep some of their earnings.
What’s more, these tax breaks are actually available to all business and the oil industry’s specific use of them is actually limited by law:"
“DEMONSTRABLY FALSE” AND “THINKPROGRESS”
Instapundit » Blog Archive » “DEMONSTRABLY FALSE” AND “THINKPROGRESS”
"Also note that whenever anyone is effective, the lefty apparatchiks try to spread the idea that it’s somehow impolite to associate with them, rather than attack them on substance.
That’s been their MO forever, but it’s become quite obvious and thus far less effective lately."
"Also note that whenever anyone is effective, the lefty apparatchiks try to spread the idea that it’s somehow impolite to associate with them, rather than attack them on substance.
That’s been their MO forever, but it’s become quite obvious and thus far less effective lately."
Coast Guard Searches For Missing Cruise Ship Passenger
"The 65-year-old woman, whose name was not released, did not show up for a customs check when the Celebrity Millennium ship docked in San Diego around 1 p.m"
Yikes!
Our cruise ship last year!
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
US Debt Rating Should Be 'C': Independent Agency
US Debt Rating Should Be 'C': Independent Agency - CNBC
"A 'C' is equivalent to approximately a triple-B on the S&P, Moody's and Fitch scales.
It's two notches above junk"
"A 'C' is equivalent to approximately a triple-B on the S&P, Moody's and Fitch scales.
It's two notches above junk"
Monday, May 02, 2011
Palin blasts government for ‘man-made drought’ in her return to Central California
Palin blasts government for ‘man-made drought’ in her return to Central California - The Washington Post
"“A faceless government is taking away their lifeline, water, all because of a 3-inch fish,” Palin said.
“Where I come from, a 3-inch fish, we call that bait.
There is no need to destroy people’s lives over bait.”"
"“A faceless government is taking away their lifeline, water, all because of a 3-inch fish,” Palin said.
“Where I come from, a 3-inch fish, we call that bait.
There is no need to destroy people’s lives over bait.”"
'Confused' Chuck Todd: Don't Blame Obama for Rising Gas Prices
'Confused' Chuck Todd: Don't Blame Obama for Rising Gas Prices
"The junior senator from Mississippi retorted that the president should stop 'slow-walking' permits for oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico to allow domestic firms to tap into the 'plentiful oil resources that we have here in the United States of America"
"The junior senator from Mississippi retorted that the president should stop 'slow-walking' permits for oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico to allow domestic firms to tap into the 'plentiful oil resources that we have here in the United States of America"
Forget bin Laden: Gitmo is green!
Forget bin Laden: Gitmo is green! JunkScience.com
"We certainly hope that the mission to kill bin Laden was green — i.e., relied on electric helicopters, lead-free ammunition and biodegradable shell-casings.
We also hope that airheaded Pfannenstiel et al. are kept as far away as possible from the valiant Navy SEAL program as possible."
"We certainly hope that the mission to kill bin Laden was green — i.e., relied on electric helicopters, lead-free ammunition and biodegradable shell-casings.
We also hope that airheaded Pfannenstiel et al. are kept as far away as possible from the valiant Navy SEAL program as possible."
Saudi prince, worth billions, gets World Bank loan to build luxury hotel
Saudi prince, worth billions, gets World Bank loan to build luxury hotel - Washington Times
"One of the world’s richest men and a member of the Saudi royal family has received approval for a $26 million loan from a branch of the World Bank to build a luxury hotel in Ghana"
"One of the world’s richest men and a member of the Saudi royal family has received approval for a $26 million loan from a branch of the World Bank to build a luxury hotel in Ghana"
Faulty Public Pension Accounting: A Problem too Big to Ignore
Faulty Public Pension Accounting: A Problem too Big to Ignore
"American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees head Gerald McEntee told The Washington Post that state pension funds “ are not only persevering but are well on their way to full recovery.”
If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
For more on government employee pensions, see here."
"American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees head Gerald McEntee told The Washington Post that state pension funds “ are not only persevering but are well on their way to full recovery.”
If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
For more on government employee pensions, see here."
How adults can discuss the federal budget and debt limitminer
How adults can discuss the federal budget and debt limit Examiner Editorial Opinion Washington Examiner
"It is worth remembering that, as the Heritage Foundation's Morning Bell alert recently reminded, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned Congress that we would face 'catastrophic damage' and a world financial crisis if Congress failed to act by March 31.
That deadline came and went more than a month ago and the sun is still rising on schedule."
"It is worth remembering that, as the Heritage Foundation's Morning Bell alert recently reminded, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned Congress that we would face 'catastrophic damage' and a world financial crisis if Congress failed to act by March 31.
That deadline came and went more than a month ago and the sun is still rising on schedule."
Behind the coming physician shortage
Doc holiday - NYPOST.com
"according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, we face a shortfall of more than 150,000 doctors over the next 15 years."
"according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, we face a shortfall of more than 150,000 doctors over the next 15 years."
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Bloomberg: U.S. Should Make All New Immigrants Live in Detroit
Bloomberg: U.S. Should Make All New Immigrants Live in Detroit - FoxNews.com
"Detroit needs residents. Immigrants want to live in America.
Michael Bloomberg says he's got a simple solution for both needs -- send all new immigrants to Detroit."
Imagine the MSM's explosion if a conservative suggested this gulag!
"Detroit needs residents. Immigrants want to live in America.
Michael Bloomberg says he's got a simple solution for both needs -- send all new immigrants to Detroit."
Imagine the MSM's explosion if a conservative suggested this gulag!
Maxine Waters (D) Slip of the Tongue Reveals True Intentions (Socialism ...
And she's still a US rep.
Bullet proof because she's got gerrymandered protection.
Don't fool yourselves that our electeds want the best for our country.
Holocaust Remembrance Is Not About "The Six Million," Its About Six Million Individuals
Holocaust Remembrance Is Not About "The Six Million," Its About Six Million Individuals
"May we never forget"
Except most in the USA never even learned....
"May we never forget"
Except most in the USA never even learned....
Language approved for petition to recall Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
A Washtenaw County elections panel approved language this morning for a recall petition aimed at Gov. Rick Snyder.
The three-member panel voted 2-1 to approve the petition, clearing the way for the group Michigan Citizens United to begin to collect signatures.
They would need the signatures of 807,000 registered voters collected within a 90-day period to force an election
The three-member panel voted 2-1 to approve the petition, clearing the way for the group Michigan Citizens United to begin to collect signatures.
They would need the signatures of 807,000 registered voters collected within a 90-day period to force an election
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tornado Satellite Photos at TuscaloosaNews.com
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tornado Satellite Photos at TuscaloosaNews.com The Tuscaloosa News Tuscaloosa, AL
"Before and After the StormThese satellite images were supplied by GeoEye and made in Google Earth. Move the white slider to see before and after the storm."
Very powerful photo.
"Before and After the StormThese satellite images were supplied by GeoEye and made in Google Earth. Move the white slider to see before and after the storm."
Very powerful photo.
House Roll Call 87 - Michigan Votes
House Roll Call 87 - Michigan Votes
"2011 House Bill 4361 (Replace MBT, raise income tax, trim credits ) (House Roll Call 87)
Amendment offered by Rep. Phil Cavanagh (D) on April 27, 2011, to retain the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), rather than replacing it with a $25 per child payment to low income parents."
The amendment
IN FAVOR
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Ananich (D) Barnett (D) Bauer (D) Bledsoe (D) Brown (D)
Brunner (D) Byrum (D) Cavanagh (D) Clemente (D) Constan (D)
Darany (D) Dillon (D) Durhal (D) Geiss (D) Hammel (D)
Haugh (D) Hobbs (D) Hovey-Wright (D) Howze (D) Irwin (D)
Jackson (D) Kandrevas (D) Lane (D) LeBlanc (D) Lindberg (D)
Lipton (D) Liss (D) McCann (D) Meadows (D) Melton (D)
Nathan (D) Oakes (D) Olumba (D) Santana (D) Schmidt, R. (D)
Segal (D) Slavens (D) Smiley (D) Stanley (D) Stapleton (D)
Switalski (D) Talabi (D) Townsend (D) Womack (D)
HOUSE REPUBLICANS
Hughes (R) Jenkins (R) LaFontaine (R) Rendon (R)
NOT GOOD!
"2011 House Bill 4361 (Replace MBT, raise income tax, trim credits ) (House Roll Call 87)
Amendment offered by Rep. Phil Cavanagh (D) on April 27, 2011, to retain the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), rather than replacing it with a $25 per child payment to low income parents."
The amendment
IN FAVOR
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Ananich (D) Barnett (D) Bauer (D) Bledsoe (D) Brown (D)
Brunner (D) Byrum (D) Cavanagh (D) Clemente (D) Constan (D)
Darany (D) Dillon (D) Durhal (D) Geiss (D) Hammel (D)
Haugh (D) Hobbs (D) Hovey-Wright (D) Howze (D) Irwin (D)
Jackson (D) Kandrevas (D) Lane (D) LeBlanc (D) Lindberg (D)
Lipton (D) Liss (D) McCann (D) Meadows (D) Melton (D)
Nathan (D) Oakes (D) Olumba (D) Santana (D) Schmidt, R. (D)
Segal (D) Slavens (D) Smiley (D) Stanley (D) Stapleton (D)
Switalski (D) Talabi (D) Townsend (D) Womack (D)
HOUSE REPUBLICANS
Hughes (R) Jenkins (R) LaFontaine (R) Rendon (R)
NOT GOOD!
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