Monday, July 05, 2010

Veterans Affairs head blasts administration over hospital incident

Veterans Affairs head blasts administration over hospital incident - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"“It's outrageous, one, that this happens, but even worse is this secretive, almost cover-up mode that they go into when something like this happens,” Rep. Bob Filner (D-Calif.) said on CNN Monday."

No MSM outrage over BarryO's admin....

NASA Chief: Next Frontier Better Relations With Muslim World

FOXNews.com - NASA Chief: Next Frontier Better Relations With Muslim World
"NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a recent interview that his 'foremost' mission as the head of America's space exploration agency is to improve relations with the Muslim world."

Why morning people rule the world

Why morning people rule the world Life & Style
"The problem is that those with the genetic gift of “morning-ness” tend to be more highly rewarded.
Morning-ness is perceived as a sign of activity and zest, whereas evening-ness implies laziness and loafing."

Barack Obama: The great jobs killer

WAYNE ALLYN ROOT: Barack Obama: The great jobs killer - Opinion - ReviewJournal.com
"As former President Ronald Reagan might have said, 'Obama, there you go again.'

The current occupant of the White House claims to know how to create jobs.
He claims jobs have been created.
But so far the score is Great Obama Depression 2.2 million lost jobs, Obama 0 -- a blowout."

Summer meal program called crucial; Michigan kids missing out

Summer meal program called crucial; Michigan kids missing out freep.com Detroit Free Press
"But there's plenty of room to grow, state and local officials say."

Awrightt!!!
Free food 24/7/365 for Barry's kids!
Ain't socialism great!!

A Good Tax Gone Bad?

A Good Tax Gone Bad? [Mackinac Center]
"The two politicians referenced were former state Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, and current state Sen. Wayne Kuipers, R-Holland — both of whom voted to create the MBT in June of 2007. Each is now an announced candidate to replace Hoekstra."

Howard Davidowitz: U.S. Economy "Is a Complete Disaster"

Howard Davidowitz: U.S. Economy "Is a Complete Disaster"

The U.S. economy is in shambles and Americans will continue to see high unemployment and lower living standards in the years to come, Howard Davidowitz tells Henry and Aaron in the accompanying clip.

Davidowitz lays much of the blame for the economy's woes at the feet of the Obama administration, which he calls "the worst of my lifetime."

Sunday, July 04, 2010

Plastic Bags: Untapped Tax Gold Mine?

Plastic Bags: Untapped Tax Gold Mine? - ABC News
"Who knew the lightweight disposable sacks, which millions of shoppers use every day to lug home groceries and take-out, could help states bring in much needed revenue.

Starting next year, Seattle residents will pay for disposable bags at stores.

At least, that's what some policymakers have proposed.

Only one US city – Washington, D.C. – has successful instituted a plastic bag tax, but at least 13 other states are considering one."

They will NEVER offer spending cuts!
They will only offer more taxes on the little people!
The democrats/liberals/progressives are the most aggressive cancer on the American lifestyle ever imagined!

Where Did the Tea-Party Anger Come From?

Works and Days » Where Did the Tea-Party Anger Come From?
"But at some point — perhaps triggered by the radical increase in the public sector under Obama, the militancy of the SEIU, or the staggering debts — the public snapped and has had it with whining union officials and their political enablers who always threaten to cut off police and fire protection if we object that there are too many unproductive, unnecessary, but too highly paid employees at the Social Service office. In short, sometime in the last ten years public employees were directly identified with most of what is now unsustainable in the U.S. The old idea that a public servant gave up a competitive salary for job security was redefined as hitting the jackpot."

AP Quietly Lowers the 'Normal' Unemployment Bar to 6%

AP Quietly Lowers the 'Normal' Unemployment Bar to 6% NewsBusters.org
"Those looking for evidence that there is a move afoot in the establishment press to lower the bar for whatever economic accomplishments might be accomplished during the Obama administration will be interested in how the Associated Press's report on the government's June jobs report defined 'normal' unemployment."

Friday, July 02, 2010

There Are too Many Bureaucrats and They Are Paid too Much

YouTube - There Are too Many Bureaucrats and They Are Paid too Much

Wal-Mart Benefits Local Farmers and Suppliers

CARPE DIEM: Wal-Mart Benefits Local Farmers and Suppliers
"Here's a new story from NPR

'Wal-Mart Helps Small Farms Supply 'Local' Foods,' that explains how 'The company wants to revitalize small and midsize farms in the U.S. and has begun a program to increase the amount of local produce sold in Walmart stores.

The program also benefits consumers, who have access to fresher food, as well as Wal-Mart itself.'"