Government Motors: Quotes of the Day
"The government that runs Amtrak (which has lost $23 billion, in today's dollars, just since 1990) vows to make GM efficient. But one reason Amtrak runs on red ink is that legislators treat it as their toy train set, preventing it from cutting egregiously unprofitable routes.
~George Will"
Monday, June 08, 2009
Not Your Father's Playboy
Not Your Father's Playboy
"Not every liberal engages in this kind of despicable conduct, but I have never seen a prominent liberal condemn it, either. That is, sadly, the political world in which we live,"
"Not every liberal engages in this kind of despicable conduct, but I have never seen a prominent liberal condemn it, either. That is, sadly, the political world in which we live,"
Watchdog or lapdog? It depends on who is in power
Watchdog or lapdog? It depends on who is in power
"Continuing its pro-Obama spin, the Post claimed that the May job loss of 345,000 was far smaller than economists had predicted. It failed to mention that the employment picture is not only worse than what the Obama administration predicted it would be if Congress passed the stimulus package, it also is worse than the administration predicted it would be without that package."
"Continuing its pro-Obama spin, the Post claimed that the May job loss of 345,000 was far smaller than economists had predicted. It failed to mention that the employment picture is not only worse than what the Obama administration predicted it would be if Congress passed the stimulus package, it also is worse than the administration predicted it would be without that package."
“Funny that this is a story now.” DENVER — The thick-muscled man with c…
“Funny that this is a story now.” DENVER — The thick-muscled man with c…
"They were too busy investigating Joe The Plumber back during the election.
You’d think this would have been a tipoff, though: “He claimed to have lost a finger, but had 10 digits.” Note, however, the way the NYT story executes damage-control as it goes."
"They were too busy investigating Joe The Plumber back during the election.
You’d think this would have been a tipoff, though: “He claimed to have lost a finger, but had 10 digits.” Note, however, the way the NYT story executes damage-control as it goes."
Obama's Enemies List Grows
Obama's Enemies List Grows
"Just having the appearance of someone who might possibly vote for an opponent of Barack Obama could land them on the President's enemies list where proxies do the dirty work. Political appointees in the Justice Department killed a six-month investigation by career DOJ lawyers into the most blatant voter intimidation case in 40 years. Last November, jack-booted, uniformed, baton-wielding thugs from the New Black Panther Party calling themselves 'security' obstructed a Philadelphia polling location and behaved in an intimidating manner toward white voters.
"Just having the appearance of someone who might possibly vote for an opponent of Barack Obama could land them on the President's enemies list where proxies do the dirty work. Political appointees in the Justice Department killed a six-month investigation by career DOJ lawyers into the most blatant voter intimidation case in 40 years. Last November, jack-booted, uniformed, baton-wielding thugs from the New Black Panther Party calling themselves 'security' obstructed a Philadelphia polling location and behaved in an intimidating manner toward white voters.
Days after dismissing charges against the menacing thugs, the Justice Department moved in the opposite direction by blocking responsible steps to stem voter fraud. The DOJ barred the administrative procedures Georgia authorities put into place – under federal court guidance -- to verify voter registrations. The DOJ claimed the procedures violated the rights of minority voters.
A de facto Obama enemies list and dirty political machine have been expanding since last year. Obama has established several embarrassing presidential firsts including targeting private individuals by names, assigning a well-known 'partisan dirt-digger' and non-lawyer to the White House Counsel's Office to likely gain access to Bush Administration documents protected under attorney-client privilege, and moving the senior political advisor into the West Wing. These are heretofore unseen partisan practices."
Obama's Enemies List Grows
Obama's Enemies List Grows
"Just having the appearance of someone who might possibly vote for an opponent of Barack Obama could land them on the President's enemies list where proxies do the dirty work. Political appointees in the Justice Department killed a six-month investigation by career DOJ lawyers into the most blatant voter intimidation case in 40 years. Last November, jack-booted, uniformed, baton-wielding thugs from the New Black Panther Party calling themselves 'security' obstructed a Philadelphia polling location and behaved in an intimidating manner toward white voters.
"Just having the appearance of someone who might possibly vote for an opponent of Barack Obama could land them on the President's enemies list where proxies do the dirty work. Political appointees in the Justice Department killed a six-month investigation by career DOJ lawyers into the most blatant voter intimidation case in 40 years. Last November, jack-booted, uniformed, baton-wielding thugs from the New Black Panther Party calling themselves 'security' obstructed a Philadelphia polling location and behaved in an intimidating manner toward white voters.
Days after dismissing charges against the menacing thugs, the Justice Department moved in the opposite direction by blocking responsible steps to stem voter fraud. The DOJ barred the administrative procedures Georgia authorities put into place – under federal court guidance -- to verify voter registrations. The DOJ claimed the procedures violated the rights of minority voters.
A de facto Obama enemies list and dirty political machine have been expanding since last year. Obama has established several embarrassing presidential firsts including targeting private individuals by names, assigning a well-known 'partisan dirt-digger' and non-lawyer to the White House Counsel's Office to likely gain access to Bush Administration documents protected under attorney-client privilege, and moving the senior political advisor into the West Wing. These are heretofore unseen partisan practices."
Think twice about 'green' transport, say scientists
Think twice about 'green' transport, say scientists
"In some circumstances, for instance, it could be more eco-friendly to drive into a city -- even in an SUV, the bete noire of green groups -- rather than take a suburban train. It depends on seat occupancy and the underlying carbon cost of the mode of transport."
"In some circumstances, for instance, it could be more eco-friendly to drive into a city -- even in an SUV, the bete noire of green groups -- rather than take a suburban train. It depends on seat occupancy and the underlying carbon cost of the mode of transport."
Liberal media on life support Opinion Articles - Noemie Emery | Editorials on Top News Stories | Washington Examiner
Liberal media on life support Opinion Articles - Noemie Emery Editorials on Top News Stories Washington Examiner: "On May 17, Edmund Andrews wrote a piece in the Times about how the mortgage meltdown and fiscal collapse of last autumn left him over-extended, facing foreclosure, and broke. He blamed himself (which was nice, since as one of the Times’ economic reporters he should have known better), but also heaped blame on Alan Greenspan and others for his debacle, and of course, on then-President Bush.
Days after this, bloggers exposed the fact he had neglected to mention that his wife had gone bankrupt twice, once in the ‘90’s, and each time on a six-figure income, changing the story from one of hapless homeowners gulled by unscrupulous lenders to one of compulsive super-consumers who overspent wildly on things with which Bush and Greenspan had nothing to do."
Days after this, bloggers exposed the fact he had neglected to mention that his wife had gone bankrupt twice, once in the ‘90’s, and each time on a six-figure income, changing the story from one of hapless homeowners gulled by unscrupulous lenders to one of compulsive super-consumers who overspent wildly on things with which Bush and Greenspan had nothing to do."
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Wings of Mercy event draws huge crowd
Wings of Mercy event draws huge crowd
"For those with deep pockets, plane rides were popular.
Vanderlinde said 21 people forked over $400 each for a ride in the B-25 bomber and three others took a lift for $1,000 on the P-51 Mustang. Others dropped between $25 and $30 for a ride in a helicopter and Executive Air Transport's commercial planes."
"For those with deep pockets, plane rides were popular.
Vanderlinde said 21 people forked over $400 each for a ride in the B-25 bomber and three others took a lift for $1,000 on the P-51 Mustang. Others dropped between $25 and $30 for a ride in a helicopter and Executive Air Transport's commercial planes."
Communities headed for clash over water rates
Communities headed for clash over water rates
"Muskegon Heights' administration 'is pulling an arbitrary number out of the air and choosing to implement that rate,' Werschem said, pointing to the six or so meetings during which the committee members worked with numbers to calculate their recommended rate."
"Muskegon Heights' administration 'is pulling an arbitrary number out of the air and choosing to implement that rate,' Werschem said, pointing to the six or so meetings during which the committee members worked with numbers to calculate their recommended rate."
As school years shrink, state lawmakers seek return to minimum of 180 days
As school years shrink, state lawmakers seek return to minimum of 180 days
"Take note, K-12 students, as you embrace the start of summer vacation: People in high places think the school year is not long enough. At least, not anymore.
Michigan used to require at least 180 days of school annually. The Legislature dropped that six years ago so districts could have flexibility to manage operating costs while achieving the minimum required number of hours, 1,098. The result is that most districts have swapped longer school days for shorter school years."
"Take note, K-12 students, as you embrace the start of summer vacation: People in high places think the school year is not long enough. At least, not anymore.
Michigan used to require at least 180 days of school annually. The Legislature dropped that six years ago so districts could have flexibility to manage operating costs while achieving the minimum required number of hours, 1,098. The result is that most districts have swapped longer school days for shorter school years."
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Bills would boost 'Pure Michigan' funding -
Bills would boost 'Pure Michigan' funding
"A legislative package proposed in Lansing could provide as much as $40 million annually to promote Michigan as a travel destination and lure business investments to the state.
One of the four bills introduced this week in the Democratic-controlled state House would create a temporary $2.50 per-day assessment on vehicles rented within five miles of a commercial airport or convention center, or if the rental begins at a motel or hotel, assuring the assessment is paid mostly by out-of-state visitors."
"A legislative package proposed in Lansing could provide as much as $40 million annually to promote Michigan as a travel destination and lure business investments to the state.
One of the four bills introduced this week in the Democratic-controlled state House would create a temporary $2.50 per-day assessment on vehicles rented within five miles of a commercial airport or convention center, or if the rental begins at a motel or hotel, assuring the assessment is paid mostly by out-of-state visitors."
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