Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Crazed MI Protesters: "Leave Us Alone Or We're Coming For You!"

Crazed MI Protesters: "Leave Us Alone Or We're Coming For You!" - Political News Video

1:05 in the video....chilling anger.

TRENDING: Hoffa predicts ‘civil war’ in Michigan

TRENDING: Hoffa predicts ‘civil war’ in Michigan – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
Jimmy Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, said Tuesday he expects Michigan unions and lawmakers to break out into "civil war" after the state legislature passed right-to-work bills that would weaken unions' power.
"This is just the first round of a battle that's going to divide this state.
We're going to have a civil war," Hoffa said on CNN's "Newsroom."

'Rubber Rooms' In New York Schools Cost City $22 Million A Year For Teachers Awaiting Hearings

'Rubber Rooms' In New York Schools Cost City $22 Million A Year For Teachers Awaiting Hearings

$822,000 Worker Shows California Leads U.S. Pay Giveaway

$822,000 Worker Shows California Leads U.S. Pay Giveaway - Bloomberg
America's Great Payroll Giveaway: a Six-Part Series
Part 1: California's Leads the Way on Outsized Spending
Part 2: A Prison and Hospital Fiasco
Thursday: State Pension Funds That Made Managers Rich
Friday: Retirement Bonanzas
Monday: Top Paid Cops
Tuesday: Poorer Schools, Richer Pay

Michigan Is a Right-to-Work State

Michigan Is a Right-to-Work State [Michigan Capitol Confidential]

Sweet!

October US Exports Plunge By Most Since January 2009 As Trade Deficit With China Hits Record

October US Exports Plunge By Most Since January 2009 As Trade Deficit With China Hits Record | ZeroHedge
The reason for the decline: a 3.6% decline in exports of goods and services.
This was the biggest percent drop in exports since January 2009 as the traditional US import partners are all wrapped in a major recession.
What helped, however, was the offsetting drop in imports by 2.1%, the lowest since April 2011, as US businesses are likewise consumed by a concerns about the global economy.
And without global trade, whose nexus just happens to be Europe, there can be no global or even regional recovery.
So far, all hopes of a pick up in global economy have been largely dashed.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Politics: Brilliant teachers union protesting with misspelled signs

Politics: Brilliant teachers union protesting with misspelled signs | CainTV
This one comes to us via Michelle Malkin’s Twitter feed.
I just love this photo of a Michigan teacher proudly protesting in front of a misspelled sign.
Since it's important to know the name of the evil Republican who's supposedly taking away your God-given rights, we'll let her in on a little secret.
It’s not “Gov. Synder” that she so despises, it’s Governor Rick “Snyder.”
A recent study of Detroit Public Schools found that only 7% of eighth graders were proficient in reading. I wonder why.....

UNIONS ASSAULT ON CAMERA!!


Editorial: Muskegon city commissioners should follow voters' directive on senior citizen transit program

Editorial: Muskegon city commissioners should follow voters' directive on senior citizen transit program | MLive.com
The people of Muskegon clearly wanted the seior citizen transit program to receive funding, even if a technicality ended up in its defeat at the polls.
Muskegon city commissioners should listen to the intent of voters and act accordingly.

Union Right-to-Work Protest Goes Violent

Union Right-to-Work Protest Goes Violent [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
The mood outside the Capitol changed just before lunch when an angry crowd of union members stormed a tent that had been sent up by Americans For Prosperity.
The union members, chanted, “knock it down” then rushed inside and tore down the tent.
They later stole some of the food and beverages inside, broke equipment, and harassed members of the "workers freedom" coalition who were trying to make sure people were not getting trampled inside.

Only 7% of Detroit Public-School 8th Graders Proficient in Reading

Only 7% of Detroit Public-School 8th Graders Proficient in Reading | CNS News
In the public schools in Detroit, Mich., according to the U.S. Department of Education, only 7 percent of the eighth graders are grade-level proficient or better in reading.
Some public school teachers in the City of Detroit and around the state of Michigan are reportedly taking a vacation or a sick day today to protest right-to-work legislation likely to be approved by the state legislature.