Crazed MI Protesters: "Leave Us Alone Or We're Coming For You!" - Political News Video
1:05 in the video....chilling anger.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
TRENDING: Hoffa predicts ‘civil war’ in Michigan
TRENDING: Hoffa predicts ‘civil war’ in Michigan – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Jimmy Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, said Tuesday he expects Michigan unions and lawmakers to break out into "civil war" after the state legislature passed right-to-work bills that would weaken unions' power.
"This is just the first round of a battle that's going to divide this state.
We're going to have a civil war," Hoffa said on CNN's "Newsroom."
Jimmy Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, said Tuesday he expects Michigan unions and lawmakers to break out into "civil war" after the state legislature passed right-to-work bills that would weaken unions' power.
"This is just the first round of a battle that's going to divide this state.
We're going to have a civil war," Hoffa said on CNN's "Newsroom."
$822,000 Worker Shows California Leads U.S. Pay Giveaway
$822,000 Worker Shows California Leads U.S. Pay Giveaway - Bloomberg
America's Great Payroll Giveaway: a Six-Part Series
Part 1: California's Leads the Way on Outsized Spending
Part 2: A Prison and Hospital Fiasco
Thursday: State Pension Funds That Made Managers Rich
Friday: Retirement Bonanzas
Monday: Top Paid Cops
Tuesday: Poorer Schools, Richer Pay
America's Great Payroll Giveaway: a Six-Part Series
Part 1: California's Leads the Way on Outsized Spending
Part 2: A Prison and Hospital Fiasco
Thursday: State Pension Funds That Made Managers Rich
Friday: Retirement Bonanzas
Monday: Top Paid Cops
Tuesday: Poorer Schools, Richer Pay
October US Exports Plunge By Most Since January 2009 As Trade Deficit With China Hits Record
October US Exports Plunge By Most Since January 2009 As Trade Deficit With China Hits Record | ZeroHedge
The reason for the decline: a 3.6% decline in exports of goods and services.
This was the biggest percent drop in exports since January 2009 as the traditional US import partners are all wrapped in a major recession.
What helped, however, was the offsetting drop in imports by 2.1%, the lowest since April 2011, as US businesses are likewise consumed by a concerns about the global economy.
And without global trade, whose nexus just happens to be Europe, there can be no global or even regional recovery.
So far, all hopes of a pick up in global economy have been largely dashed.
The reason for the decline: a 3.6% decline in exports of goods and services.
This was the biggest percent drop in exports since January 2009 as the traditional US import partners are all wrapped in a major recession.
What helped, however, was the offsetting drop in imports by 2.1%, the lowest since April 2011, as US businesses are likewise consumed by a concerns about the global economy.
And without global trade, whose nexus just happens to be Europe, there can be no global or even regional recovery.
So far, all hopes of a pick up in global economy have been largely dashed.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Politics: Brilliant teachers union protesting with misspelled signs
Politics: Brilliant teachers union protesting with misspelled signs | CainTV
This one comes to us via Michelle Malkin’s Twitter feed.
I just love this photo of a Michigan teacher proudly protesting in front of a misspelled sign.
Since it's important to know the name of the evil Republican who's supposedly taking away your God-given rights, we'll let her in on a little secret.
It’s not “Gov. Synder” that she so despises, it’s Governor Rick “Snyder.”
A recent study of Detroit Public Schools found that only 7% of eighth graders were proficient in reading. I wonder why.....
This one comes to us via Michelle Malkin’s Twitter feed.
I just love this photo of a Michigan teacher proudly protesting in front of a misspelled sign.
It’s not “Gov. Synder” that she so despises, it’s Governor Rick “Snyder.”
A recent study of Detroit Public Schools found that only 7% of eighth graders were proficient in reading. I wonder why.....
Editorial: Muskegon city commissioners should follow voters' directive on senior citizen transit program
Editorial: Muskegon city commissioners should follow voters' directive on senior citizen transit program | MLive.com
The people of Muskegon clearly wanted the seior citizen transit program to receive funding, even if a technicality ended up in its defeat at the polls.
Muskegon city commissioners should listen to the intent of voters and act accordingly.
The people of Muskegon clearly wanted the seior citizen transit program to receive funding, even if a technicality ended up in its defeat at the polls.
Muskegon city commissioners should listen to the intent of voters and act accordingly.
Union Right-to-Work Protest Goes Violent
Union Right-to-Work Protest Goes Violent [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The mood outside the Capitol changed just before lunch when an angry crowd of union members stormed a tent that had been sent up by Americans For Prosperity.
The union members, chanted, “knock it down” then rushed inside and tore down the tent.
They later stole some of the food and beverages inside, broke equipment, and harassed members of the "workers freedom" coalition who were trying to make sure people were not getting trampled inside.
The mood outside the Capitol changed just before lunch when an angry crowd of union members stormed a tent that had been sent up by Americans For Prosperity.
The union members, chanted, “knock it down” then rushed inside and tore down the tent.
They later stole some of the food and beverages inside, broke equipment, and harassed members of the "workers freedom" coalition who were trying to make sure people were not getting trampled inside.
Only 7% of Detroit Public-School 8th Graders Proficient in Reading
Only 7% of Detroit Public-School 8th Graders Proficient in Reading | CNS News
In the public schools in Detroit, Mich., according to the U.S. Department of Education, only 7 percent of the eighth graders are grade-level proficient or better in reading.
Some public school teachers in the City of Detroit and around the state of Michigan are reportedly taking a vacation or a sick day today to protest right-to-work legislation likely to be approved by the state legislature.
In the public schools in Detroit, Mich., according to the U.S. Department of Education, only 7 percent of the eighth graders are grade-level proficient or better in reading.
Some public school teachers in the City of Detroit and around the state of Michigan are reportedly taking a vacation or a sick day today to protest right-to-work legislation likely to be approved by the state legislature.
Monday, December 10, 2012
National Taxpayers Union - Who Pays Income Taxes?
National Taxpayers Union - Who Pays Income Taxes?
Who Pays Income Taxes and How Much?
Tax Year 2009
Percentiles Ranked by AGI | AGI Threshold on Percentiles | Percentage of Federal Personal Income Tax Paid |
Top 1% | $343,927 | 36.73 |
Top 5% | $154,643 | 58.66 |
Top 10% | $112,124 | 70.47 |
Top 25% | $66,193 | 87.30 |
Top 50% | $32,396 | 97.75 |
Bottom 50% | <$32,396 | 2.25 |
Note: AGI is Adjusted Gross Income Source: Internal Revenue Service | ||
Sunday, December 09, 2012
New book "A Higher Call" tells of interactions between American WWII pilot Charlie Brown and German flying ace Franz Stigler
New book "A Higher Call" tells of interactions between American WWII pilot Charlie Brown and German flying ace Franz Stigler - NYPOST.com
On Dec. 20, 1943, a young American bomber pilot named Charlie Brown found himself somewhere over Germany, struggling to keep his plane aloft with just one of its four engines still working.
They were returning from their first mission as a unit, the successful bombing of a German munitions factory.
Of his crew members, one was dead and six wounded, and 2nd Lt. Brown was alone in his cockpit, the three unharmed men tending to the others.
Brown’s B-17 had been attacked by 15 German planes and left for dead, and Brown himself had been knocked out in the assault, regaining consciousness in just enough time to pull the plane out of a near-fatal nose dive.
On Dec. 20, 1943, a young American bomber pilot named Charlie Brown found himself somewhere over Germany, struggling to keep his plane aloft with just one of its four engines still working.
They were returning from their first mission as a unit, the successful bombing of a German munitions factory.
Of his crew members, one was dead and six wounded, and 2nd Lt. Brown was alone in his cockpit, the three unharmed men tending to the others.
Brown’s B-17 had been attacked by 15 German planes and left for dead, and Brown himself had been knocked out in the assault, regaining consciousness in just enough time to pull the plane out of a near-fatal nose dive.
Call 'em! They work for YOU!
County commissioner contact info (Call them! They work
for YOU!):
KENNETH MAHONEY (231) 894-8608
ALAN JAGER (231) 821-0368
I. JOHN SNIDER, II (231) 744-0449
JAMES DEREZINSKI (H) (231) 788-4849
MARVIN ENGLE (H) (231) 865-6116
LEWIS COLLINS (H) (231) 739-3200
SCOTT PLUMMER (H) (231) 709-8597
ANTHONY LONGMIRE (H) (231) 343-5420
RILLASTINE R. WILKINS (H) (231) 733-1581
BENJAMIN E. CROSS (H) (231) 366-4360
ROBERT SCOLNIK (H) (231) 798-2828
EAGnews’ “school dollars” series is pulling back the curtain on public school spending
EAGnews’ “school dollars” series is pulling back the curtain on public school spending - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
The district is now under investigation by CBS 6 for spending taxpayer dollars on pricey computer software that is not being used.
The district bought the software last year, but has yet to implement it.
The name of the product is School Dude and RPS paid $34,000 for a subscription, which has since expired.
The system is designed to equip maintenance staff with portable technology, such as iPads.
In March of 2012, nine school district maintenance employees were sent to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to learn how to use School Dude.
The employees stayed in ocean front condos and ate at a nearby Brazilian Steakhouse.
The trip cost taxpayers $7,500.
The district is now under investigation by CBS 6 for spending taxpayer dollars on pricey computer software that is not being used.
The district bought the software last year, but has yet to implement it.
The name of the product is School Dude and RPS paid $34,000 for a subscription, which has since expired.
The system is designed to equip maintenance staff with portable technology, such as iPads.
In March of 2012, nine school district maintenance employees were sent to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to learn how to use School Dude.
The employees stayed in ocean front condos and ate at a nearby Brazilian Steakhouse.
The trip cost taxpayers $7,500.
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