One of America's 'Most Governed' States [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Federal employees are higher paid on average in Michigan, earning $61,647 according to BLS 2009 data. State employees earned $55,032 and local government workers earned $43,546.
Michigan Capitol Confidential has done several stories involving salaries of state and local government workers.
The salary history of a Michigan public school teacher: wwww.MichCapCon.com/12874
The six figure cops of Sterling Heights: www.MichCapCon.com/13333
Thirty-one MEDC salaries top $100,000: www.MichCapCon.com/13302
The 600-student district with the $300,000 superintendent: www.MichCapCon.com/13604"
Sunday, November 14, 2010
American Thinker: Clarice's Pieces: Restoring American Stature Abroad
American Thinker: Clarice's Pieces: Restoring American Stature Abroad
"No one's paying attention to details
Sometimes, pictures do convey things better than words.
This picture of this first lady in Indonesia with the president and Indonesia's prime minister tells us a great deal if we study it carefully.
Yes, Michelle Obama looks tacky and ill dressed.
So badly decked out -- that a rear shot of the threesome makes it look as if she hastily threw this pantsuit over a sleeveless dress she'd worn elsewhere during the day -- as she might have had this mosque visit been an afterthought or the protocol about appropriate garb been ignored.
Yes, she looks angry and uncomfortable, but there's more.
Keep looking and you'll see a White House in utter disarray and a President who has allowed his wife to be publicly discomfited and humiliated.
As is customary when visiting a mosque, the Indonesian leader, Barack, and Michelle are shoeless.
As an insult to her, the carpet spread over the hot, sharp bricks they are walking on is wide enough for only two people.
It would be rude for Michelle to walk ahead of the two men; it would diminish her to have her walk behind them; doubtless it would be a diplomatic gaffe if the Obamas walked together behind or in front of their host.
So, we have a picture of the first lady, poorly garbed, hobbling barefooted over hot, sharp bricks while her husband and the host smile and chat in comfort on the carpet.
Any reasonably adept advance team would have prevented this by making sure the first lady received the respectful treatment of a place on the carpet or an invitation to another event.
After the fact one wonders, assuming this was an unanticipated breach of etiquette, why the White House allowed these pictures to be taken and released."
This disastrous visit is simply the latest sign of our "emperor's" disappearing clothes.
Read it all.
"No one's paying attention to details
Sometimes, pictures do convey things better than words.
This picture of this first lady in Indonesia with the president and Indonesia's prime minister tells us a great deal if we study it carefully.
Yes, Michelle Obama looks tacky and ill dressed.
So badly decked out -- that a rear shot of the threesome makes it look as if she hastily threw this pantsuit over a sleeveless dress she'd worn elsewhere during the day -- as she might have had this mosque visit been an afterthought or the protocol about appropriate garb been ignored.
Yes, she looks angry and uncomfortable, but there's more.
Keep looking and you'll see a White House in utter disarray and a President who has allowed his wife to be publicly discomfited and humiliated.
As is customary when visiting a mosque, the Indonesian leader, Barack, and Michelle are shoeless.
As an insult to her, the carpet spread over the hot, sharp bricks they are walking on is wide enough for only two people.
It would be rude for Michelle to walk ahead of the two men; it would diminish her to have her walk behind them; doubtless it would be a diplomatic gaffe if the Obamas walked together behind or in front of their host.
So, we have a picture of the first lady, poorly garbed, hobbling barefooted over hot, sharp bricks while her husband and the host smile and chat in comfort on the carpet.
Any reasonably adept advance team would have prevented this by making sure the first lady received the respectful treatment of a place on the carpet or an invitation to another event.
After the fact one wonders, assuming this was an unanticipated breach of etiquette, why the White House allowed these pictures to be taken and released."
This disastrous visit is simply the latest sign of our "emperor's" disappearing clothes.
Read it all.
Latino kids now majority in state's public schools
Latino kids now majority in state's public schools
"In comparison, 27 percent of California's 6.2 million students identified themselves as white"
"In comparison, 27 percent of California's 6.2 million students identified themselves as white"
Taxpayers Provide More Than 25 Percent of NPR's Funding, Analyst Says
FoxNews.com - Taxpayers Provide More Than 25 Percent of NPR's Funding, Analyst Says
"the network insists it gets no more than 3 percent of its total budget from taxpayers.
But one analyst has argued that NPR's $166 million budget is actually made up of more than 25 percent of taxpayer dollars and that its member stations across the country haul in another 40 percent of public funds."
"the network insists it gets no more than 3 percent of its total budget from taxpayers.
But one analyst has argued that NPR's $166 million budget is actually made up of more than 25 percent of taxpayer dollars and that its member stations across the country haul in another 40 percent of public funds."
Saturday, November 13, 2010
One and done: To be a great president, Obama should not seek reelection in 2012
Opinion One and done: To be a great president, Obama should not seek reelection in 2012
"To that end, we believe Obama should announce immediately that he will not be a candidate for reelection in 2012."
"To that end, we believe Obama should announce immediately that he will not be a candidate for reelection in 2012."
Super-sized pensions, and a doomsday scenario
Super-sized pensions, and a doomsday scenario - The Red Tape Chronicles - msnbc.com
"In New York, a 44-year-old firefighter retires with a $101,000 a year pension, for life.
Near Chicago, a parks commissioner quits and begins collecting a $166,000 pension – a sum sweetened by $50,000 thanks to a one-time retirement year windfall of $270,000.
And in California, a former city manager pulls down $500,000 in retirement checks every year."
"In New York, a 44-year-old firefighter retires with a $101,000 a year pension, for life.
Near Chicago, a parks commissioner quits and begins collecting a $166,000 pension – a sum sweetened by $50,000 thanks to a one-time retirement year windfall of $270,000.
And in California, a former city manager pulls down $500,000 in retirement checks every year."
Friday, November 12, 2010
Man Eats His Own Beard at Knifepoint Over Botched Lawnmower Sale
Man Eats His Own Beard at Knifepoint Over Botched Lawnmower Sale
"There are big stories, and then there are Big Stories, and Lexington, Kentucky's LEX 18 News has got one hell of a Big Story right here"
"There are big stories, and then there are Big Stories, and Lexington, Kentucky's LEX 18 News has got one hell of a Big Story right here"
More federal workers' pay tops $150,000
More federal workers' pay tops $150,000 - USATODAY.com
"The number of federal workers earning $150,000 or more a year has soared tenfold in the past five years and doubled since President Obama took office, a USA TODAY analysis finds."
"The number of federal workers earning $150,000 or more a year has soared tenfold in the past five years and doubled since President Obama took office, a USA TODAY analysis finds."
Earmark Myths and Realities
Earmark Myths and Realities - By Sen. Tom Coburn - The Corner - National Review Online
"As Senate Republicans prepare to vote on an earmark moratorium, I would encourage my colleagues to consider four myths and four realities of the debate."
Read this and contact Rep. elect Huizenga and every newspaper you can!
Bill Huizenga for Congress • P.O. Box 254 Zeeland, MI 49464 • bill@huizengaforcongress.com616-748-1234 • Paid for by Huizenga for Congress • Dave Nienhuis CPA, Treasurer
"As Senate Republicans prepare to vote on an earmark moratorium, I would encourage my colleagues to consider four myths and four realities of the debate."
Read this and contact Rep. elect Huizenga and every newspaper you can!
Bill Huizenga for Congress • P.O. Box 254 Zeeland, MI 49464 • bill@huizengaforcongress.com616-748-1234 • Paid for by Huizenga for Congress • Dave Nienhuis CPA, Treasurer
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