Investors.com - Madam Pelosi's House Of Ill Repute
"Conned by the promise of an ephemeral executive order, the last holdouts cave and ObamaCare advances.
It doesn't add a single doctor or hospital room, but needs 17,000 new IRS agents to enforce it."
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Althouse: "Are tea parties racist?"
Althouse: "Are tea parties racist?"
"Welch attended a rally:
But if there was anything “overwhelming” about the protest it was the percentage—which I would place well above 90—of signage and conversation specifically referring to government spending, economic policy, and creeping federal interference into various areas of life.
I saw nothing about affirmative action, nothing about welfare, nothing about illegal immigration, almost nothing about hot-button social conservative issues, and very little on foreign policy.
If race played a central role, 100,000 people did a good job of hiding it."
"Welch attended a rally:
But if there was anything “overwhelming” about the protest it was the percentage—which I would place well above 90—of signage and conversation specifically referring to government spending, economic policy, and creeping federal interference into various areas of life.
I saw nothing about affirmative action, nothing about welfare, nothing about illegal immigration, almost nothing about hot-button social conservative issues, and very little on foreign policy.
If race played a central role, 100,000 people did a good job of hiding it."
Florida Senate: Rubio 45%, Meek 25%, Crist 22%
Florida Senate: Rubio 45%, Meek 25%, Crist 22% - Rasmussen Reports™
"Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio for now runs well ahead in a three-way race for the U.S. Senate in Florida, should Governor Charlie Crist decide to run as an independent."
The Tea Partiers aren't just a passing fad...right?
"Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio for now runs well ahead in a three-way race for the U.S. Senate in Florida, should Governor Charlie Crist decide to run as an independent."
The Tea Partiers aren't just a passing fad...right?
Health-Care Overhaul Fight Moves to States, Agencies
Health-Care Overhaul Fight Moves to States, Agencies
"Health legislation passed yesterday by the U.S. House changes some rules immediately on insurance coverage while leaving much of the fight over how to remake the medical system to federal regulators, states and courts."
It ain't over until the GOPers give up.
It's up to us "little people" to give 'em some gumption!
"Health legislation passed yesterday by the U.S. House changes some rules immediately on insurance coverage while leaving much of the fight over how to remake the medical system to federal regulators, states and courts."
It ain't over until the GOPers give up.
It's up to us "little people" to give 'em some gumption!
N.J. Town Out To Ban Dog Barking Round-The-Clock
N.J. Town Out To Ban Dog Barking Round-The-Clock
"But now in Piscataway an ordinance about incessant barking between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., has been expanded to include barking around the clock.
And, yes, you could be fined."
This can't be good for Rosie O'donnell....or Queen Nancy Pelosi....
"But now in Piscataway an ordinance about incessant barking between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., has been expanded to include barking around the clock.
And, yes, you could be fined."
This can't be good for Rosie O'donnell....or Queen Nancy Pelosi....
Interesting e-mail from MoveOn.org to ME!
We conservatives and Tea Party activists can and MUST learn from folks like the George Soros funded MoveOn.org.
They respond quickly.
They personalize. They demonize. (Saul Alinsky)
And they make it easy for their citizen-army to move/call/e-mail quickly by providing all the info on a well written e-mail.
And they punish those who deviate from the dogma.
Sadly, this seems to be our new communication future.
We ignore their successes at our own, and our country's, peril.
(the rest of their excellently crafted e-mail is in the "comments" below)
Dear MoveOn member,
Yesterday, the House of Representatives made history. Even with the bill's flaws, health care reform is the most important piece of progressive legislation in decades.
Below is a list of ten of the most important things health care reform will accomplish for everyday Americans—all of which Representative Pete Hoekstra opposed by voting no.1
We've got to show that there are consequences for standing in the way of progress. To let Rep. Hoekstra know how upset voters are that he sided with Big Insurance to oppose health care reform, we've set a goal of making 14 calls from Muskegon to his office today—can you join in?
Here's where to call:
Representative Pete HoekstraPhone: 202-225-4401
And after you call, take a moment to check out the list and share it with all your friends. Big Insurance and right-wing extremists are already ratcheting up their campaign to spread misinformation about the bill, so it's critical that we get the truth out as widely as possible.
Thanks for all you do.
–Kat, Lenore, Laura, Michael, and the rest of the team
They respond quickly.
They personalize. They demonize. (Saul Alinsky)
And they make it easy for their citizen-army to move/call/e-mail quickly by providing all the info on a well written e-mail.
And they punish those who deviate from the dogma.
Sadly, this seems to be our new communication future.
We ignore their successes at our own, and our country's, peril.
(the rest of their excellently crafted e-mail is in the "comments" below)
Dear MoveOn member,
Yesterday, the House of Representatives made history. Even with the bill's flaws, health care reform is the most important piece of progressive legislation in decades.
Below is a list of ten of the most important things health care reform will accomplish for everyday Americans—all of which Representative Pete Hoekstra opposed by voting no.1
We've got to show that there are consequences for standing in the way of progress. To let Rep. Hoekstra know how upset voters are that he sided with Big Insurance to oppose health care reform, we've set a goal of making 14 calls from Muskegon to his office today—can you join in?
Here's where to call:
Representative Pete HoekstraPhone: 202-225-4401
And after you call, take a moment to check out the list and share it with all your friends. Big Insurance and right-wing extremists are already ratcheting up their campaign to spread misinformation about the bill, so it's critical that we get the truth out as widely as possible.
Thanks for all you do.
–Kat, Lenore, Laura, Michael, and the rest of the team
Steve Gunn: Remember, we deserve the government we get
Steve Gunn: Remember, we deserve the government we get
"The point is that some people, despite their best intentions, should never be elected to public office in the first place. They only get elected, and remain in office, because we the voters are too lazy to pay attention to what’s happening in local government.
Luckily, there is a group forming that wants to increase citizen participation in local government and demand accountability from local officials.
The Muskegon Patriots are a fledgling group that rose out of last year’s April 15 Tea Party protest at Heritage Landing.
One of the group’s main goals is to recruit and train citizens to attend local government meetings, ask tough questions and report back to the rest of the community through blog entries."
"The point is that some people, despite their best intentions, should never be elected to public office in the first place. They only get elected, and remain in office, because we the voters are too lazy to pay attention to what’s happening in local government.
Luckily, there is a group forming that wants to increase citizen participation in local government and demand accountability from local officials.
The Muskegon Patriots are a fledgling group that rose out of last year’s April 15 Tea Party protest at Heritage Landing.
One of the group’s main goals is to recruit and train citizens to attend local government meetings, ask tough questions and report back to the rest of the community through blog entries."
Breakdown of Medicare Expenditures
Breakdown of Medicare Expenditures Mercatus
"In addition, growing deficits in the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will need to be proactively addressed by new legislation to avoid a future interruption of service.
Medicare funding must be cut; these cuts must be deliberate, not due to a legislative loophole."
"In addition, growing deficits in the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will need to be proactively addressed by new legislation to avoid a future interruption of service.
Medicare funding must be cut; these cuts must be deliberate, not due to a legislative loophole."
Big meeting tomorrow 1:00PM!
There will be an open "planning session" meeting of the full Muskegon county board tomorrow from 1-3:00 PM at the Muskegon County convention and visitors bureau building.
That's the old train station across from the Eagles, corner of 7th and Western.
All citizens are legally entitled to attend.
On the agenda will be discussion about:
1. Equalization and assessments.
2. The new casino in Fruitport.
3. Long range financial planning for the County.
4. The county commissioner's travel budget.
5. County purchasing policy.
This is where much of the real policy info is discussed and in the past, the commissioners have had the luxury of little citizen attendance or input.
So they could do just whatever they and those with their hands out wanted.
With little public scrutiny.
Let's change that!
I'll be there tomorrow at 12:45, outside by the front door to greet any of you patriots who will stand tall and attend.
It is YOUR future and your money they will be talking about!
See you there!
"It's the SPENDING Stupid!"
"The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." -Patrick Henry, revolutionary (1736-1799)
That's the old train station across from the Eagles, corner of 7th and Western.
All citizens are legally entitled to attend.
On the agenda will be discussion about:
1. Equalization and assessments.
2. The new casino in Fruitport.
3. Long range financial planning for the County.
4. The county commissioner's travel budget.
5. County purchasing policy.
This is where much of the real policy info is discussed and in the past, the commissioners have had the luxury of little citizen attendance or input.
So they could do just whatever they and those with their hands out wanted.
With little public scrutiny.
Let's change that!
I'll be there tomorrow at 12:45, outside by the front door to greet any of you patriots who will stand tall and attend.
It is YOUR future and your money they will be talking about!
See you there!
"It's the SPENDING Stupid!"
"The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." -Patrick Henry, revolutionary (1736-1799)
Three-card Monte and Medicare Part D
from wikipedia:
Medicare Part D - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The plan requires Medicare beneficiaries whose total drug costs reach $2,700 to pay 100% of prescription costs until $4,350 is spent out of pocket...
This coverage gap is known as the 'Donut Hole.'
The original gap between $2700 and $4350 was inserted to reduce the overall "cost" of the drug bill.
Now the "hole" has been closed so "fairness" rules.
This is the "three-card Monte" game politicians, and their willing enablers in the liberal media, have been playing for decades on us poor, unsuspecting mokes here in flyover country.
They create "savings" in one bill and "fix" it in another bill.
Quick...look....your money was here.....and now it's ......there...!
This happens dozens of times monthly at the local, state and federal level.
Will anyone stand with the Tea Party watchdogs and tell the people the truth?
Medicare Part D - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The plan requires Medicare beneficiaries whose total drug costs reach $2,700 to pay 100% of prescription costs until $4,350 is spent out of pocket...
This coverage gap is known as the 'Donut Hole.'
The original gap between $2700 and $4350 was inserted to reduce the overall "cost" of the drug bill.
Now the "hole" has been closed so "fairness" rules.
This is the "three-card Monte" game politicians, and their willing enablers in the liberal media, have been playing for decades on us poor, unsuspecting mokes here in flyover country.
They create "savings" in one bill and "fix" it in another bill.
Quick...look....your money was here.....and now it's ......there...!
This happens dozens of times monthly at the local, state and federal level.
Will anyone stand with the Tea Party watchdogs and tell the people the truth?
Investors Chase Risk in Junk Bonds at Fastest Pace Ever
Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Investors Chase Risk in Junk Bonds at Fastest Pace Ever
"The Bloomberg article said this is a sign markets are returning to normal.
Really?
Was chasing risk in summer of 2007 normal?
How well did it work out?
Let's not confuse the willingness of the greater fool to finance global junk at the highest rate ever with 'normal'.
Instead I would advise focusing on corporate real estate, credit card defaults, and especially housing starts.
The latter typically leads normal recoveries.
Music Still Playing?
But hey, everyone likes a party.
Let's party like it was summer of 2007 again.
I have the perfect quote to match.
It's from July 2007 - Quotes of the Day / Top Call
Chuck Prince: “When the music stops, in terms of liquidity, things will be complicated. But as long as the music is playing, you’ve got to get up and dance. We’re still dancing'.
The Music Stopped for Chuck Prince On November 2, 2007 when his last dance was a two-step out the door.
Rest assured things will 'get complicated' again.
I just wish I could tell you when."
What is it about "human nature" that suppresses even the most recent memory of historical/economic events?
"The Bloomberg article said this is a sign markets are returning to normal.
Really?
Was chasing risk in summer of 2007 normal?
How well did it work out?
Let's not confuse the willingness of the greater fool to finance global junk at the highest rate ever with 'normal'.
Instead I would advise focusing on corporate real estate, credit card defaults, and especially housing starts.
The latter typically leads normal recoveries.
Music Still Playing?
But hey, everyone likes a party.
Let's party like it was summer of 2007 again.
I have the perfect quote to match.
It's from July 2007 - Quotes of the Day / Top Call
Chuck Prince: “When the music stops, in terms of liquidity, things will be complicated. But as long as the music is playing, you’ve got to get up and dance. We’re still dancing'.
The Music Stopped for Chuck Prince On November 2, 2007 when his last dance was a two-step out the door.
Rest assured things will 'get complicated' again.
I just wish I could tell you when."
What is it about "human nature" that suppresses even the most recent memory of historical/economic events?
Anger mounting over tax increases to pay for public pensions
Anger mounting over tax increases to pay for public pensions
"MoneyWatch’s editor-in-chief Eric Schurenberg predicts that public employees will soon be going through their own version of a cold reality bath as anger mounts over tax increases to pay for government pensions, and that “they can’t count on pension promises that states can’t afford to keep.”"
There won't be enough anger until the taxpayer finds out what is happening.
The liberal MSM won't report it.
Tell your friends!
Shout it from top of tall buildings!
If we let them, they will take ALL of our money.
"MoneyWatch’s editor-in-chief Eric Schurenberg predicts that public employees will soon be going through their own version of a cold reality bath as anger mounts over tax increases to pay for government pensions, and that “they can’t count on pension promises that states can’t afford to keep.”"
There won't be enough anger until the taxpayer finds out what is happening.
The liberal MSM won't report it.
Tell your friends!
Shout it from top of tall buildings!
If we let them, they will take ALL of our money.
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