Faithless Lawmakers - WSJ.com: "Since the NPVIC would be legally unenforceable, only political pressure could be brought to bear to ensure that state legislatures stand by their commitments to it. Would this be enough? Let's put the question in starkly partisan terms: If you're a Republican, do you trust Massachusetts lawmakers to keep their word, and to defy the will of the voters who elected them, if by doing so they would make Sarah Palin president?"
This an IMPORTANT issue.
It a scheme by the democrats to have it both ways.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Pot Reviewer Gets Paid To Get High
Pot Reviewer Gets Paid To Get High - WBAL Baltimore
"DENVER -- A Denver man gets paid to smoke pot and write about it as one of the first medical marijuana critics in the country."
Our liberal MSM setting "higher" goals for America...again...
"DENVER -- A Denver man gets paid to smoke pot and write about it as one of the first medical marijuana critics in the country."
Our liberal MSM setting "higher" goals for America...again...
How the pitchforks almost killed the Ford Explorer
"De Lorenzo: How the pitchforks almost killed the Ford Explorer
In those dark days, when two of the Detroit Three were heading toward oblivion, and Ford was certain to follow, it was not unexpected that some within Ford would be vehemently against the idea of doing a new Explorer.
After all, the letters S-U-V had become the bane of Detroit’s existence.
Consumers were beginning to abandon the segment in droves as the political rhetoric generated by the virulent anti-car, anti-Detroit “intelligentsia” (and I use that term derisively as if you had to guess) in Washington and California and in the media (only thinly-disguised at that point and led, of course, by their Patron Saint, Thomas Friedman of the New York Times) was reaching a cacophonous crescendo."
Isn't it funny how quickly the rich liberals and their comrades in the MSM drop their hate for the SUV when they think it is now their "idea"?
Actually, it's not funny.
It's very sad.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
CARPE DIEM: Funding Electric Vehicles is a Battery-Dead Idea
CARPE DIEM: Funding Electric Vehicles is a Battery-Dead Idea
"Can a bunch of technocrats in Washington really make better decisions than free consumers in the marketplace?
No economic or scientific case exists for subsidizing the electric vehicle.
The government should remain technology-neutral.
Subsidies hinder the ability of free enterprise to innovate and develop other advanced auto technologies like the hydrogen fuel cell.
The right way to create a diverse market for advanced technologies is to limit government involvement and introduce real tax reforms.
Government subsidies serve only to tilt the playing field and constrain the market's ability to operate.
They are not in America's best interests.
Funding electric vehicles is a battery-dead idea."
"Can a bunch of technocrats in Washington really make better decisions than free consumers in the marketplace?
No economic or scientific case exists for subsidizing the electric vehicle.
The government should remain technology-neutral.
Subsidies hinder the ability of free enterprise to innovate and develop other advanced auto technologies like the hydrogen fuel cell.
The right way to create a diverse market for advanced technologies is to limit government involvement and introduce real tax reforms.
Government subsidies serve only to tilt the playing field and constrain the market's ability to operate.
They are not in America's best interests.
Funding electric vehicles is a battery-dead idea."
Fake Political Party Runs Mystery Candidates
Fake Political Party Runs Mystery Candidates [Mackinac Center]
"Snyder was part of a list of 23 candidates the newly formed Tea Party political group released Tuesday.
The Tea Party is suspected of being a Democrat front to skim unaware voters who may generally support the genuine grass roots tea party movement but be unaware that isn't supportive of a third party."
"Snyder was part of a list of 23 candidates the newly formed Tea Party political group released Tuesday.
The Tea Party is suspected of being a Democrat front to skim unaware voters who may generally support the genuine grass roots tea party movement but be unaware that isn't supportive of a third party."
Who Is Behind the 'Tea Party' Party?
Who Is Behind the 'Tea Party' Party? [Mackinac Center]
"A tea party organizer says he has found the smoking gun that links the Democratic Party to the controversial 'Tea Party' that is running candidates and seeking official ballot status in Michigan.
A 'Jason Bauer' is listed on recent federal election documents and state campaign donation documents as the 'political director' of the Oakland County Democratic Party.
A 'Jason H. Bauer' signed the affidavits as the notary on nine of the mysterious Tea Party Political candidates' paperwork turned in to the state of Michigan.
A 'Jason H. Bauer' has registered twice to run for office in Oakland County, once as a Democrat in May of this year.
Both times, the Auburn Hills home address given by 'Jason H. Bauer' is the same as the 'Jason Bauer' who is identified as the Oakland County Democratic Party political director on the state and federal campaign documents."
"A tea party organizer says he has found the smoking gun that links the Democratic Party to the controversial 'Tea Party' that is running candidates and seeking official ballot status in Michigan.
A 'Jason Bauer' is listed on recent federal election documents and state campaign donation documents as the 'political director' of the Oakland County Democratic Party.
A 'Jason H. Bauer' signed the affidavits as the notary on nine of the mysterious Tea Party Political candidates' paperwork turned in to the state of Michigan.
A 'Jason H. Bauer' has registered twice to run for office in Oakland County, once as a Democrat in May of this year.
Both times, the Auburn Hills home address given by 'Jason H. Bauer' is the same as the 'Jason Bauer' who is identified as the Oakland County Democratic Party political director on the state and federal campaign documents."
Beckmann: No BP in Kalamazoo
Beckmann: No BP in Kalamazoo themichiganview.com The Michigan View
"That hasn't stopped the Utopians though.
'The horrific pictures coming in of the oil spill in Calhoun County area underscore just how imperative it is for Michigan to move toward...wind and solar instead of relying on outdated fuels like oil,' said Clean Water Action Michigan Director Cyndi Roper in a typically exploitive, exaggerated response.
I'm not sure what 'horrific' pictures the environmentalists are viewing but the only potential 'disaster' here would be another misguided response like that of the Obama administration when it shut down oil exploration in the Gulf and immediately jeopardized 20,000 jobs.
Now, THAT is creating a 'crisis.'"
"That hasn't stopped the Utopians though.
'The horrific pictures coming in of the oil spill in Calhoun County area underscore just how imperative it is for Michigan to move toward...wind and solar instead of relying on outdated fuels like oil,' said Clean Water Action Michigan Director Cyndi Roper in a typically exploitive, exaggerated response.
I'm not sure what 'horrific' pictures the environmentalists are viewing but the only potential 'disaster' here would be another misguided response like that of the Obama administration when it shut down oil exploration in the Gulf and immediately jeopardized 20,000 jobs.
Now, THAT is creating a 'crisis.'"
Michigan Stimulus Recipients Failing to Report
Michigan Stimulus Recipients Failing to Report – Part 2 [Mackinac Center]
"more than two dozen Michigan companies, colleges and agencies which failed to tell the government how they used nearly $59 million over the past two reporting periods. (fourth quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010.)"
"more than two dozen Michigan companies, colleges and agencies which failed to tell the government how they used nearly $59 million over the past two reporting periods. (fourth quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010.)"
Driver in fatal crash convicted of murder after he 'catapulted over the bounds of human decency' with .425 blood-alcohol level
Driver in fatal crash convicted of murder after he 'catapulted over the bounds of human decency' with .425 blood-alcohol level
"Franco-Avina faces life in prison with the possibility of parole when he is sentenced on Aug. 25.
If he is paroled, he likely will be deported."
Nice PC reportage...no mention the murderer is an ILLEGAL!
"Franco-Avina faces life in prison with the possibility of parole when he is sentenced on Aug. 25.
If he is paroled, he likely will be deported."
Nice PC reportage...no mention the murderer is an ILLEGAL!
Second opponent cries foul over Jay Riemersma's campaign tactics, files complaint with Federal Election Commission
Second opponent cries foul over Jay Riemersma's campaign tactics, files complaint with Federal Election Commission MLive.com
"Former state Rep. Bill Huizenga on Thursday filed a formal complaint against political opponent Jay Riemersma for what he called illegal attack ads against Huizenga and another candidate seeking the 2nd Congressional District's Republican nomination."
"Former state Rep. Bill Huizenga on Thursday filed a formal complaint against political opponent Jay Riemersma for what he called illegal attack ads against Huizenga and another candidate seeking the 2nd Congressional District's Republican nomination."
The Amnesty Memo
The Amnesty Memo - Robert VerBruggen - The Corner on National Review Online
"According to an internal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo going the rounds of Capitol Hill and obtained by National Review, the agency is considering ways in which it could enact “meaningful immigration reform absent legislative action” — that is, without the consent of the American people through a vote in Congress.
“This memorandum offers administrative relief options to . . . reduce the threat of removal for certain individuals present in the United States without authorization,” it reads."
"According to an internal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo going the rounds of Capitol Hill and obtained by National Review, the agency is considering ways in which it could enact “meaningful immigration reform absent legislative action” — that is, without the consent of the American people through a vote in Congress.
“This memorandum offers administrative relief options to . . . reduce the threat of removal for certain individuals present in the United States without authorization,” it reads."
The Golden Witch Hunt: Left-Wing, Mainstream Media Target Gold Advertisers
The Golden Witch Hunt: Left-Wing, Mainstream Media Target Gold Advertisers
"“A secret tax has been discovered in ObamaCare.
Is there really a connection between both and your health?
How did this happened?”
Kudlow said. “[T]his is an incredible story – gold and ObamaCare and the deal is it's a hosing for small business just to put some meat on the bones.
Every time one of these gold bullion dealers makes a trade – a gold bullion dealer and everyone’s buying gold coins – if it’s above $600, they're going to have to file a 1099 IRS form.
Some of these guys may have to file 10,000 forms in a year.”"
"“A secret tax has been discovered in ObamaCare.
Is there really a connection between both and your health?
How did this happened?”
Kudlow said. “[T]his is an incredible story – gold and ObamaCare and the deal is it's a hosing for small business just to put some meat on the bones.
Every time one of these gold bullion dealers makes a trade – a gold bullion dealer and everyone’s buying gold coins – if it’s above $600, they're going to have to file a 1099 IRS form.
Some of these guys may have to file 10,000 forms in a year.”"
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