Support workers, not pushy unions on this Labor Day BrainerdDispatch.com Brainerd, Minnesota
But let’s question the premise behind the push.
For although unions may be good for a worker, singular, they are not always good for workers, plural.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Marco Rubio's Courageous Speech
Marco Rubio's Courageous Speech - Star Parker - Townhall Conservative
He had the temerity to suggest that the huge growth in government’s role in American life over the last century “actually weakened us as a people.”
He had the temerity to suggest that the huge growth in government’s role in American life over the last century “actually weakened us as a people.”
Gurcharan Das on Anna Hazare's Anticorruption Campaign
Gurcharan Das on Anna Hazare's Anticorruption Campaign - WSJ.com
A series of corruption scandals has swept India over the past year.
These include graft-ridden purchases for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, for which rolls of toilet paper were purchased for $80 each; the government's sale to favored companies of licenses for the mobile-phone spectrum, at prices so low that they are estimated to have lost taxpayers somewhere between $10 billion and $40 billion; and the grabbing of expensive apartments in Mumbai by politicians, officials and generals on prime property that was meant for war widows
It happens here in the USA too.
Be ever vigilant!
A series of corruption scandals has swept India over the past year.
These include graft-ridden purchases for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, for which rolls of toilet paper were purchased for $80 each; the government's sale to favored companies of licenses for the mobile-phone spectrum, at prices so low that they are estimated to have lost taxpayers somewhere between $10 billion and $40 billion; and the grabbing of expensive apartments in Mumbai by politicians, officials and generals on prime property that was meant for war widows
It happens here in the USA too.
Be ever vigilant!
Command Cops in Sterling Heights: $119k Average Pay – Demand Labor Arbitration in Dispute with City
Command Cops in Sterling Heights: $119k Average Pay – Demand Labor Arbitration in Dispute with City [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
A Sterling Heights police union with 35 members averaged a gross salary of $119,000 this year and has refused to make any contract concessions – choosing instead to take the dispute to arbitration.
Ain't labor unions great?
A Sterling Heights police union with 35 members averaged a gross salary of $119,000 this year and has refused to make any contract concessions – choosing instead to take the dispute to arbitration.
Ain't labor unions great?
Gas Prices Rise Before Labor Day Weekend
Gas Prices Rise Before Labor Day Weekend « CBS Baltimore
It’s a dollar more a gallon compared to Labor Day 2010.
It’s a dollar more a gallon compared to Labor Day 2010.
From blight to habitat: U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow sees federal dollars pay for Saginaw neighborhood revitalization
From blight to habitat: U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow sees federal dollars pay for Saginaw neighborhood revitalization MLive.com
At 816 S. Park, for example, the first visit on the senator’s tour, the home cost $131,000 to renovate, according to city figures.
The home sold for $34,900, Collier said.
What a concept!
Spend $131,000 of other-people's-money and sell the home for $34,900!
How long can that "business plan" continue?
At 816 S. Park, for example, the first visit on the senator’s tour, the home cost $131,000 to renovate, according to city figures.
The home sold for $34,900, Collier said.
What a concept!
Spend $131,000 of other-people's-money and sell the home for $34,900!
How long can that "business plan" continue?
President Obama to preview job creation plan at AFL-CIO Labor Day rally in Detroit
President Obama to preview job creation plan at AFL-CIO Labor Day rally in Detroit MLive.com
President Barack Obama is celebrating Labor Day in Detroit, previewing his ideas for job creation and economic growth at a rally with thousands of supportive labor union members.
Obama?
Detroit?
Unions?
Job creation?
Oxymoron!
President Barack Obama is celebrating Labor Day in Detroit, previewing his ideas for job creation and economic growth at a rally with thousands of supportive labor union members.
Obama?
Detroit?
Unions?
Job creation?
Oxymoron!
The tradition continues: Muskegon will host annual Labor Day Parade
The tradition continues: Muskegon will host annual Labor Day Parade MLive.com
The parade, which starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Clay and Terrace streets, goes west on Clay Avenue, north on Fourth Street, and west on West Western to Seventh Street.
The parade, which starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Clay and Terrace streets, goes west on Clay Avenue, north on Fourth Street, and west on West Western to Seventh Street.
In E-Mail Age, Postal Service Struggles to Avoid a Default
In E-Mail Age, Postal Service Struggles to Avoid a Default - NYTimes.com
The United States Postal Service has long lived on the financial edge, but it has never been as close to the precipice as it is today: the agency is so low on cash that it will not be able to make a $5.5 billion payment due this month and may have to shut down entirely this winter.....
The United States Postal Service has long lived on the financial edge, but it has never been as close to the precipice as it is today: the agency is so low on cash that it will not be able to make a $5.5 billion payment due this month and may have to shut down entirely this winter.....
Sunday, September 04, 2011
John Cleese: London is no longer English city | The Sun |News
John Cleese: London is no longer English city The Sun News
He replied: "I'm not sure what's going on in Britain.
Let me say this, I don't know what's going on in London because London is no longer an English city.
He replied: "I'm not sure what's going on in Britain.
Let me say this, I don't know what's going on in London because London is no longer an English city.
Why are tar sands evil, again?
Video: Why are tar sands evil, again? « Hot Air
A good man-on-the-street video is hard to beat.
So, why is oil evil?
Well, that’s not exactly what these Keystone pipeline protesters wanted to talk about (what did they want to talk about, then?), but they’ll take a stab at it anyway …
A good man-on-the-street video is hard to beat.
So, why is oil evil?
Well, that’s not exactly what these Keystone pipeline protesters wanted to talk about (what did they want to talk about, then?), but they’ll take a stab at it anyway …
New questions, possible cover-up, surface in ATF Fast and Furious probe
New questions, possible cover-up, surface in ATF Fast and Furious probe - Washington Times
Funny how cover-ups always seem to leave just a bit uncovered.
Funny how cover-ups always seem to leave just a bit uncovered.
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Why the Special Treatment: Is there a Solyndra/ObamaCare Connection? - Big Government
Why the Special Treatment: Is there a Solyndra/ObamaCare Connection? - Big Government
“Solyndra was the first company to be awarded a federal loan guarantee under the stimulus, worth $535 million
“Solyndra was the first company to be awarded a federal loan guarantee under the stimulus, worth $535 million
Friday, September 02, 2011
Crash-Prone Hybrid Copter’s New Mission: Hauling the President’s Peeps
Crash-Prone Hybrid Copter’s New Mission: Hauling the President’s Peeps Danger Room Wired.com
It crashed four times in development, killing 30 crew and passengers.
An unexplained crash during a combat mission in Afghanistan last year claimed four more lives.
Despite its lethal reputation, in April the controversial V-22 Osprey tiltrotor got a high-profile new assignment: hauling cargo for the president’s entourage, starting in 2013
It crashed four times in development, killing 30 crew and passengers.
An unexplained crash during a combat mission in Afghanistan last year claimed four more lives.
Despite its lethal reputation, in April the controversial V-22 Osprey tiltrotor got a high-profile new assignment: hauling cargo for the president’s entourage, starting in 2013
Fineman: Dems Tell Me Campaign Will Be "Down And Dirty" Attack On GOP
Fineman: Dems Tell Me Campaign Will Be "Down And Dirty" Attack On GOP RealClearPolitics
"When I talk to Democrats outside and inside the White House, as I did today what I heard was a slightly different message," Howard Fineman said on tonight's "Hardball."
Fineman reveals that the Democratic strategy for the presidential and Congressional elections will be "down and dirty."
"When I talk to Democrats outside and inside the White House, as I did today what I heard was a slightly different message," Howard Fineman said on tonight's "Hardball."
Fineman reveals that the Democratic strategy for the presidential and Congressional elections will be "down and dirty."
Restaurants in Greece refuse to pay VAT rise
Restaurants in Greece refuse to pay VAT rise - FT.com
The steep rise in value added tax on the hospitality sector from 13 per cent to 23 per cent is part of a package of fiscal measures agreed in return for the country’s second financial rescue by European Union partners.
The steep rise in value added tax on the hospitality sector from 13 per cent to 23 per cent is part of a package of fiscal measures agreed in return for the country’s second financial rescue by European Union partners.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
College for everyone is goal of workshops aimed at high school, adult students
College for everyone is goal of workshops aimed at high school, adult students MLive.com
A free "college access" workshop Sept. 21 will provide information for prospective adult students and high school students and their parents about a statewide initiative to help high school students choose, apply and pay for college.
Why should college be "for everyone"?
It's very expensive and most student don't even graduate.
And many who do graduate find their college education worthless in the finding a job.
Le those motivated go.
Stop the "everyone needs college" lie.
A free "college access" workshop Sept. 21 will provide information for prospective adult students and high school students and their parents about a statewide initiative to help high school students choose, apply and pay for college.
Why should college be "for everyone"?
It's very expensive and most student don't even graduate.
And many who do graduate find their college education worthless in the finding a job.
Le those motivated go.
Stop the "everyone needs college" lie.
Michigan universities say 'college is still affordable' because aid programs defray half of cost
Michigan universities say 'college is still affordable' because aid programs defray half of cost MLive.com
In the past decade, average tuition in Michigan has about doubled.
For the school year that begins this week at many schools, the average now tops $10,000.
And the graduation rates?
And the employment rates?
In the past decade, average tuition in Michigan has about doubled.
For the school year that begins this week at many schools, the average now tops $10,000.
And the graduation rates?
And the employment rates?
Existing Pensions Also Will Be Cut
Existing Pensions Also Will Be Cut CalWatchDog
It’s obvious that pensions for future government workers are being cut, and will be cut further.
But California state and local governments’ unfunded liability for future pensions now is so large, $884 billion, that those already retired will see their pensions cut as well.
It’s obvious that pensions for future government workers are being cut, and will be cut further.
But California state and local governments’ unfunded liability for future pensions now is so large, $884 billion, that those already retired will see their pensions cut as well.
Politico’s ‘Is Rick Perry Dumb?’ Hit Piece Is Just a Taste of What’s Coming in 2012
Politico’s ‘Is Rick Perry Dumb?’ Hit Piece Is Just a Taste of What’s Coming in 2012 - Big Journalism
Well, the left-wing hitman who wrote the “Is Rick Perry Dumb?” piece is the same Jonathan Martin who savaged that private citizen, and the reason he wrote the Perry piece is for exactly the same reason.
Calling everyone who disagrees with them a "nazi" didn't work out so well.
Is "dumb" the left's new version of "nazi"?
Well, the left-wing hitman who wrote the “Is Rick Perry Dumb?” piece is the same Jonathan Martin who savaged that private citizen, and the reason he wrote the Perry piece is for exactly the same reason.
Calling everyone who disagrees with them a "nazi" didn't work out so well.
Is "dumb" the left's new version of "nazi"?
D.C. seeks to recover nonprofit funds used to renovate strip club
D.C. seeks to recover nonprofit funds used to renovate strip club - Washington Times
D.C. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan filed a false-claims complaint Tuesday against the nonprofit group Miracle Hands and its director, reformed gangster Cornell Jones, charging them with misappropriating more than $300,000 from the city’s HIV/AIDS program for renovations on a proposed job training center that instead was used to open a strip club
D.C. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan filed a false-claims complaint Tuesday against the nonprofit group Miracle Hands and its director, reformed gangster Cornell Jones, charging them with misappropriating more than $300,000 from the city’s HIV/AIDS program for renovations on a proposed job training center that instead was used to open a strip club
Obama NLRB Eliminates Secret Ballot Elections-Making Card Check Forced Unionism a Reality
Obama NLRB Eliminates Secret Ballot Elections-Making Card Check Forced Unionism a Reality - Big Government
Outgoing NLRB Chair Wilma Liebman and the of the Obama Appointed NLRB Board members, Craig Becker & Mark Pearce, voted to eliminate secret ballot election protections.
Now, when employers make secrets deals with a union bosses agreeing to recognize a union without allowing his employees a secret ballot vote; employees no longer have the right to force an NLRB secret ballot election and allow workers to decide if they want the union or not.
Unable to pass EFCA, Card Check Forced Unionism, through a Democrat-controlled congress, Obama is paying off Big Labor through his handpicked NLRB Board.
He is doing all this at the expense of worker freedoms and worker paychecks.
And, the NLRB Decision is applied retroactively to bar even elections that have already been held but not counted.
Outgoing NLRB Chair Wilma Liebman and the of the Obama Appointed NLRB Board members, Craig Becker & Mark Pearce, voted to eliminate secret ballot election protections.
Now, when employers make secrets deals with a union bosses agreeing to recognize a union without allowing his employees a secret ballot vote; employees no longer have the right to force an NLRB secret ballot election and allow workers to decide if they want the union or not.
Unable to pass EFCA, Card Check Forced Unionism, through a Democrat-controlled congress, Obama is paying off Big Labor through his handpicked NLRB Board.
He is doing all this at the expense of worker freedoms and worker paychecks.
And, the NLRB Decision is applied retroactively to bar even elections that have already been held but not counted.
Counties Still Ignore Pension Tsunam
Counties Still Ignore Pension Tsunami CalWatchDog
As the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management reported in October 2010, Kern County is facing a situation in the “best case” where 51 percent of its General Fund would have to be dedicated to paying pensions by 2019.
And in the “worst case” situation, 82 percent of its operating budget would have to paid for pensions by 2015:
Percent Municipal Revenues Consumed by Pensions
CountyBest Case
(2019)Worst Case
(2015)
Fresno County78%142%
San Diego Co.62%119%
L.A. County41%91%
San Bernardino County45%90%
Kern County51%82%
Ventura County38%76%
San Francisco34%74%
.
Kern County apparently is on track for the worst-case scenario.
But labor leaders are still true believers, just as Bernie Madoff’s investors were.
As the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management reported in October 2010, Kern County is facing a situation in the “best case” where 51 percent of its General Fund would have to be dedicated to paying pensions by 2019.
And in the “worst case” situation, 82 percent of its operating budget would have to paid for pensions by 2015:
Percent Municipal Revenues Consumed by Pensions
CountyBest Case
(2019)Worst Case
(2015)
Fresno County78%142%
San Diego Co.62%119%
L.A. County41%91%
San Bernardino County45%90%
Kern County51%82%
Ventura County38%76%
San Francisco34%74%
.
Kern County apparently is on track for the worst-case scenario.
But labor leaders are still true believers, just as Bernie Madoff’s investors were.
Chilling Free Speech in the Great White North
Articles: Chilling Free Speech in the Great White North
Americans aware of journalists Ezra Levant and Mark Steyn are likely also aware that these two were hauled before Canadian "Human Rights Commissions" for supposed speech-crimes.
Levant was pursued because he published the Mohammed cartoons, and Steyn, for, well, casting some Muslims in a bad light.
Both men had their cases dropped, probably because they were articulate, famous, and had relatively deep pockets.
Others who have been charged have not been so lucky
Americans aware of journalists Ezra Levant and Mark Steyn are likely also aware that these two were hauled before Canadian "Human Rights Commissions" for supposed speech-crimes.
Levant was pursued because he published the Mohammed cartoons, and Steyn, for, well, casting some Muslims in a bad light.
Both men had their cases dropped, probably because they were articulate, famous, and had relatively deep pockets.
Others who have been charged have not been so lucky
One in five US Muslims knows of extremist support in community
One in five US Muslims knows of extremist support in community - Telegraph
While the vast majority said that suicide bombings and other forms of violence against civilians to protect Islam were never justified, 19 per cent of respondents did not agree with this statement.
While the vast majority said that suicide bombings and other forms of violence against civilians to protect Islam were never justified, 19 per cent of respondents did not agree with this statement.
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