Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Univision Accused of Blackmailing Rubio

Univision Accused of Blackmailing Rubio « Commentary Magazine
Horrible. This has to be one of the worst ethical lapses someone could possibly commit in journalism.
If true, Univision will not – and should not – recover from this scandal without internal changes and a lot of contrition.
Based on the reports so far, the Republican candidates seem justified in skipping the debate.
And until Univision takes steps to investigate and deal with the accusations, other political figures and journalists might consider steering clear as well.

Remember, this is the #1 source of news for millions in our formerly English speaking country.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Herman Cain rises, Rick Perry slides in new CBS News poll

Herman Cain rises, Rick Perry slides in new CBS News poll - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
Herman Cain has moved into a tie with Mitt Romney atop the field of Republican presidential candidates, according to a new CBS News poll, while Rick Perry has fallen 11 percentage points in just two weeks.

Moore: The Rich Are Out Of Control, Kleptomaniacs, Sociopaths

Moore: The Rich Are Out Of Control, Kleptomaniacs, Sociopaths RealClearPolitics
Olbermann: "Kleptomania."

Moore: "They're kleptomaniacs, is what they are.
They're out of control.
I think there is some sort of sociopathic illness and they know what us to life in a kleptocracy.
Where the kleptomaniacs run the show.

But, oops!
There is this gem:
http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/he-redefines-the-term-greedy-michael-moore-sues-for-more-money-from-911-movie-when-he-already-received-19-8-million/

Michelle Obama's Africa Vacation Cost More Than $432,142

Michelle Obama's Africa Vacation Cost More Than $432,142 - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)
First lady Michelle Obama's family trip to South Africa and Botswana in June cost taxpayers well over $424,000, according to new accounting based on Air Force manifests obtained by Judicial Watch, a taxpayer watchdog group.

Barry and his wife are simply trash with an unlimited credit card payed for by .....essentially the grandchildren and unborn of America.
For anyone in elective office to spend the way this woman and her husband spend is despicable!
In a monster recession kept alive by his own policies it ought to be criminal!

A2 Schools’ Union Prez and Board Member Add Up Wrong Costs for Teachers

A2 Schools’ Union Prez and Board Member Add Up Wrong Costs for Teachers [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Glenn Nelson, a member of the school board, and Brit Satchwell, president of the Ann Arbor Education Association, wrote a guest column for Heritage Newspapers, in which they stated the average cost of a teacher including benefits was $65,000 in an article criticizing Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget cuts.
But the average cost of a Michigan school teacher is about $94,195 while the average cost of an Ann Arbor Public School teacher increases to $102,657

Morons (or liars) leading the teacher's union hand picked board.

Regular aspirin users at higher risk of sight problems, research suggests

Regular aspirin users at higher risk of sight problems, research suggests - Telegraph
While the study provided no evidence of a causal link between aspirin and the condition, experts are now examining whether a regular dose somehow exacerbates the disease.

More junk science from the MSM front pages.

Lake Worth takes first step toward $60 home assessment to pay for firefighter pensions

Lake Worth takes first step toward $60 home assessment to pay for firefighter pensions: If the fire assessment is approved as proposed, the city plans to use most of the $1.4 million raised to cover part of the cost of firefighter pensions, which cost the city $1.8 million this year.

Senate contemplates taking first step to start a trade war with China | NetRight Daily

Senate contemplates taking first step to start a trade war with China NetRight Daily

Spiking Solyndra: Big Three Networks Barely Mention Burgeoning Scandal

Spiking Solyndra: Big Three Networks Barely Mention Burgeoning Scandal NewsBusters.org
Yet, as a search of Nexis shows, the networks have glanced over the Solyndra story with the Big Three networks running a total of just 8 total full stories, two anchor briefs and a couple of mentions on their evening and morning news shows, since the company declared bankruptcy in August.

Real Steel or Reel Steal? New Film Costs $4.26 Per Michigan Taxpayer

Real Steel or Reel Steal? New Film Costs $4.26 Per Michigan Taxpayer [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The Hollywood big budget adaptation of Rock’em Sock’em Robots, Real Steel, hits theaters this Friday.
This is one of the many movies filmed in Michigan and supported by Michigan tax dollars through the state film incentive program, which unfairly singles out films for special grants from the taxpayer.
If you disagree with this incentive, feel free to ask for a $4.26 discount on your ticket for this movie — it’s approximately what the state spent on it per taxpayer

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NYT redefines Astroturf

NYT redefines Astroturf « Don Surber
Comparing the Tea Party movement with the Occupy Wall Street protests is like comparing patriotism with communism.