State to take no action against Drain Commissioner Martin Hulka
"The Michigan Secretary of State's office says 'there may be reason to believe' that Muskegon County Drain Commissioner Martin Hulka violated state campaign finance law by sending letters of political advice to several local candidates, and forcing an employee to type those letters on county time, using county materials.
But the department has decided not to take action against Hulka, or refer the case to law enforcement officials for possible prosecution, because Hulka is leaving office in January after failing in his bid at re-election."
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Obama economic plan aims for 2.5M new jobs by 2011
Obama economic plan aims for 2.5M new jobs by 2011
"President-elect Barack Obama promoted an economic plan Saturday he said would create 2.5 million jobs by rebuilding roads and bridges and modernizing schools while developing alternative energy sources and more efficient cars."
These are ALL government funded jobs that will produce a net tax LOSS!
Jobs/unemployment is not the problem. A bankrupt federal government is.
It didn't work for the Soviets.
It won't work for America.
"President-elect Barack Obama promoted an economic plan Saturday he said would create 2.5 million jobs by rebuilding roads and bridges and modernizing schools while developing alternative energy sources and more efficient cars."
These are ALL government funded jobs that will produce a net tax LOSS!
Jobs/unemployment is not the problem. A bankrupt federal government is.
It didn't work for the Soviets.
It won't work for America.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Republicans in 2004!
Oh, the humanity.....
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/housing/2004-01-20-fha_x.htm
In a bid to boost minority homeownership, President Bush will ask Congress for authority to eliminate the down-payment requirement for Federal Housing Administration loans.
In announcing the plan Monday at a home builders show in Las Vegas, Federal Housing Commissioner John Weicher called the proposal the "most significant FHA initiative in more than a decade." It would lead to 150,000 first-time owners annually, he said.
Nothing-down options are available on the private mortgage market, but, in general, they require the borrower to have pristine credit. Bush's proposed change would extend the nothing-down option to borrowers with blemished credit.
The FHA isn't a direct lender, but guarantees loan payments for mortgages on moderately priced owner-occupied property. The FHA guarantee now permits private lenders to finance as much as 97% of the purchase price of a home for millions of low- and middle-income borrowers.
In the proposal soon to be delivered to Congress, Bush would allow the FHA to guarantee loans for the full purchase price of the home, plus down-payment costs. As a practical matter, the FHA would guarantee mortgages as high as 103% of the value of the underlying property.
The Vegas Decade And The Bipartisan Mortgage Meltdown
"It’s not the particular government program that’s of major interest, it’s the message the Bush Administration was sending.
Federal regulators are supposed to take away the punchbowl when the party gets interesting, but announcing that the President hates down payments, that the Chief Executive feels that requiring people with bad credit to put money down on a house is UnAmerican and probably racist, at a homebuilder’s convention in Las Vegas, well, I’ve exhausted all the punchbowl similes … This is liking filling all the nasal decongestant inhalers at the Betty Ford Clinic with pure pharmaceutical cocaine."
In a bid to boost minority homeownership, President Bush will ask Congress for authority to eliminate the down-payment requirement for Federal Housing Administration loans.
In announcing the plan Monday at a home builders show in Las Vegas, Federal Housing Commissioner John Weicher called the proposal the "most significant FHA initiative in more than a decade." It would lead to 150,000 first-time owners annually, he said.
Nothing-down options are available on the private mortgage market, but, in general, they require the borrower to have pristine credit. Bush's proposed change would extend the nothing-down option to borrowers with blemished credit.
The FHA isn't a direct lender, but guarantees loan payments for mortgages on moderately priced owner-occupied property. The FHA guarantee now permits private lenders to finance as much as 97% of the purchase price of a home for millions of low- and middle-income borrowers.
In the proposal soon to be delivered to Congress, Bush would allow the FHA to guarantee loans for the full purchase price of the home, plus down-payment costs. As a practical matter, the FHA would guarantee mortgages as high as 103% of the value of the underlying property.
The Vegas Decade And The Bipartisan Mortgage Meltdown
"It’s not the particular government program that’s of major interest, it’s the message the Bush Administration was sending.
Federal regulators are supposed to take away the punchbowl when the party gets interesting, but announcing that the President hates down payments, that the Chief Executive feels that requiring people with bad credit to put money down on a house is UnAmerican and probably racist, at a homebuilder’s convention in Las Vegas, well, I’ve exhausted all the punchbowl similes … This is liking filling all the nasal decongestant inhalers at the Betty Ford Clinic with pure pharmaceutical cocaine."
Arianna Huffington expands web-power
Business big shot: Arianna Huffington, online entrepreneur
"The money will finance the expansion of HuffPo, as it is known, into the provision of local news across the United States and into more investigative journalism. And it will ensure that Ms Huffington's influence continues to spread across the US political scene."
"The money will finance the expansion of HuffPo, as it is known, into the provision of local news across the United States and into more investigative journalism. And it will ensure that Ms Huffington's influence continues to spread across the US political scene."
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Air hostess helped land passenger jet after co-pilot had 'breakdown'
Air hostess helped land passenger jet after co-pilot had 'breakdown'
"The captain of the Boeing 767 from Toronto to Heathrow asked staff to seek out any trained pilots onboard.
One of the female cabin crew came forward saying she had a commercial pilot’s licence and was asked to take over in the co-pilot’s seat.
The captain praised the attendant to investigators for helping him safely land the plane at Shannon, where the ill flight officer was removed and admitted to the acute psychiatric unit of Ennis Regional Hospital for 11 days."
Yikes!
Loonies and heroines in the cockpit!
"The captain of the Boeing 767 from Toronto to Heathrow asked staff to seek out any trained pilots onboard.
One of the female cabin crew came forward saying she had a commercial pilot’s licence and was asked to take over in the co-pilot’s seat.
The captain praised the attendant to investigators for helping him safely land the plane at Shannon, where the ill flight officer was removed and admitted to the acute psychiatric unit of Ennis Regional Hospital for 11 days."
Yikes!
Loonies and heroines in the cockpit!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Rochester Hills OKs snipers to reduce deer herd
Rochester Hills OKs snipers to reduce deer herd
"Proponents say it will be safe to city residents. But some fear the shootings will be too close to neighborhoods in the Detroit suburb."
"Snipers"?
But this too funny on another level.
Imagine how awful if there were "shootings" in a Detroit suburb!
"Proponents say it will be safe to city residents. But some fear the shootings will be too close to neighborhoods in the Detroit suburb."
"Snipers"?
But this too funny on another level.
Imagine how awful if there were "shootings" in a Detroit suburb!
Road builders' group: Michigan drivers should pay $12 more a month
Road builders' group: Michigan drivers should pay $12 more a month
"A road builders' group wants Michigan drivers to pay $12 more a month in gas taxes and vehicle registration fees to improve the transportation system.
Motorists now spend $30 per month on roads and other infrastructure.
The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association unveiled a plan Wednesday with hopes of the Legislature passing it during the lame-duck session in December.
One proposal would eliminate the 19-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax and instead tax the wholesale price of gas. Another proposal would raise vehicle registration fees by 50 percent"
Drip, drip, drip.....
"A road builders' group wants Michigan drivers to pay $12 more a month in gas taxes and vehicle registration fees to improve the transportation system.
Motorists now spend $30 per month on roads and other infrastructure.
The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association unveiled a plan Wednesday with hopes of the Legislature passing it during the lame-duck session in December.
One proposal would eliminate the 19-cents-a-gallon gasoline tax and instead tax the wholesale price of gas. Another proposal would raise vehicle registration fees by 50 percent"
Drip, drip, drip.....
As bailouts add up, a generation wonders who will pay up
As bailouts add up, a generation wonders who will pay up
"Walker resident Matt Franko said there is no doubt his future looks less bright.
'I don't know who to be angry at,' said Franko, 27, who works in the corporate offices of Spartan Stores Inc.
'I think there are a lot of people in my generation who are unhappy with how things are panning out,' he said."
Maybe the "who" to be angry at are the legislators who voted to take his money away from him and give it to someone else.
And how dumb are they if an entire generation "wonders who will pay up"?
"Walker resident Matt Franko said there is no doubt his future looks less bright.
'I don't know who to be angry at,' said Franko, 27, who works in the corporate offices of Spartan Stores Inc.
'I think there are a lot of people in my generation who are unhappy with how things are panning out,' he said."
Maybe the "who" to be angry at are the legislators who voted to take his money away from him and give it to someone else.
And how dumb are they if an entire generation "wonders who will pay up"?
Reeths-Puffer voters to face bond election
Reeths-Puffer voters to face bond election
"Voters in the Reeths-Puffer school district will be asked to approve a $23.6 million, two-year bond extension that would pay for district-wide building improvements, including synthetic turf at Rocket Stadium and upgrading technology.
The bond request was unanimously approved by the school board Monday. A public vote on the bond extension is tentatively scheduled for May 12."
Jeeper, it's not like they just got a giant millage extention recently...... or is it?
Where is the money going!
"Voters in the Reeths-Puffer school district will be asked to approve a $23.6 million, two-year bond extension that would pay for district-wide building improvements, including synthetic turf at Rocket Stadium and upgrading technology.
The bond request was unanimously approved by the school board Monday. A public vote on the bond extension is tentatively scheduled for May 12."
Jeeper, it's not like they just got a giant millage extention recently...... or is it?
Where is the money going!
Michigan AG Mike Cox says Blue Cross trying to raise rates
Michigan AG Mike Cox says Blue Cross trying to raise rates
"Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is attempting to use the current lame duck session in the state Legislature to pass a package of bills that also would take away oversight of the nonprofit from his office and the governor's office."
Another small wave in the tsunami of increases from Mom Granholm and Daddy Barry.
"Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is attempting to use the current lame duck session in the state Legislature to pass a package of bills that also would take away oversight of the nonprofit from his office and the governor's office."
Another small wave in the tsunami of increases from Mom Granholm and Daddy Barry.
National Ammo Day
National Ammo Day
"It’s National Ammo Day!
Yes, it is today, but don’t let your inability to get to your friendly neighborhood ammo dealer today discourage you from participating. All the ammo you buy this week “counts.”
"It’s National Ammo Day!
Yes, it is today, but don’t let your inability to get to your friendly neighborhood ammo dealer today discourage you from participating. All the ammo you buy this week “counts.”
Good golly, it's really "National Ammo WEEK"!
Get up out of that chair, trot on down to Walmart, buy some bullets, help the economy!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
A nice Walmart story
I just got back from Walmart (Henry St) tonight and had a nice bunch of pleasants.
Walking down the aisle, I noticed a grizzled older white guy stocking shelves. I remembered him from last summer when he assembled my grill (free assembly from walmart!).
I said "hi" and "thanks for doing such a great job on my grill.... I remember that you're the guy who put it together, nice job, I really like my grill... thanks and Merry Christmas".
I was just being nice but he BEAMED, REALLY beamed, and said "thanks.. we don't get too many compliments here....thanks"
I waved and pushed my cart on..... and saw a 40ish black guy pushing a broom... with a UofM hat on.
This affront need to be addressed so I said "Merry Christmas but I hate your hat"....
We had a 5 fun minute chat (while he broomed!)about MSU, UM, Muskegon Big Reds and how he wanted to wear his MSU hat but it didn't match his sweatshirt and ...what a nice and friendly guy.
I'm on my way out and I pass this (above) rack with Santa kid suits:
I don't have kids but how cool are these outfits!
A large, black 30ish gal is near me and I ask her what she thinks "they'd sure look good on my kids".
I said "Merry Christmas" she said, big smile on her face "Merry Christmas to you".
What a nice experience.
I'm tired of "experts and community organizers" telling us about "the 2 Americas" or "hate", "anger".
My town, Muskegon, Michigan isn't perfect but it's a pretty nice place to meet my neighbors and say "Merry Christmas".
Walking down the aisle, I noticed a grizzled older white guy stocking shelves. I remembered him from last summer when he assembled my grill (free assembly from walmart!).
I said "hi" and "thanks for doing such a great job on my grill.... I remember that you're the guy who put it together, nice job, I really like my grill... thanks and Merry Christmas".
I was just being nice but he BEAMED, REALLY beamed, and said "thanks.. we don't get too many compliments here....thanks"
I waved and pushed my cart on..... and saw a 40ish black guy pushing a broom... with a UofM hat on.
This affront need to be addressed so I said "Merry Christmas but I hate your hat"....
We had a 5 fun minute chat (while he broomed!)about MSU, UM, Muskegon Big Reds and how he wanted to wear his MSU hat but it didn't match his sweatshirt and ...what a nice and friendly guy.
I'm on my way out and I pass this (above) rack with Santa kid suits:
I don't have kids but how cool are these outfits!
A large, black 30ish gal is near me and I ask her what she thinks "they'd sure look good on my kids".
I said "Merry Christmas" she said, big smile on her face "Merry Christmas to you".
What a nice experience.
I'm tired of "experts and community organizers" telling us about "the 2 Americas" or "hate", "anger".
My town, Muskegon, Michigan isn't perfect but it's a pretty nice place to meet my neighbors and say "Merry Christmas".
Tradition, Family and Property - Farewell to a Legend
Tradition, Family and Property - Farewell to a Legend: "While we all mourn the passing of such a legend we are consoled by the thought that his example will inspire generations to come."
"Where do we get such men"
"Where do we get such men"
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid
"Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon"
I think this is good.
The man is/was a crook and a disgrace to America.
Alaska is a conservative state and the new demo-senator ought to realize he must be a "blue-dog" if he wants reelection.
Same with Georgia.... assuming that demo-sens have any sense...... weak assumption?
"Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon"
I think this is good.
The man is/was a crook and a disgrace to America.
Alaska is a conservative state and the new demo-senator ought to realize he must be a "blue-dog" if he wants reelection.
Same with Georgia.... assuming that demo-sens have any sense...... weak assumption?
Florida pension fund loses a quarter its value
Florida pension fund loses a quarter its value
"Florida's public employee pension plan has lost more than a quarter of its peak value, but Gov. Charlie Crist and other officials Monday said the fund is built for the long haul and there's no need to panic"
When are those folks who have public employee pensions gonna read the writing on the wall?
NEVER????
"Florida's public employee pension plan has lost more than a quarter of its peak value, but Gov. Charlie Crist and other officials Monday said the fund is built for the long haul and there's no need to panic"
When are those folks who have public employee pensions gonna read the writing on the wall?
NEVER????
BlackFridayAds.com - The site retailers don't want you to see!
BlackFridayAds.com - The site retailers don't want you to see!
"A number of sites post advertising circulars early. The circulars are leaked by company insiders. Not all Black Friday sites will have the same circulars. Three sites to check out are BlackFridayAds.com, BlackFriday.info and BFAds.net."
from Kim Komando
"A number of sites post advertising circulars early. The circulars are leaked by company insiders. Not all Black Friday sites will have the same circulars. Three sites to check out are BlackFridayAds.com, BlackFriday.info and BFAds.net."
from Kim Komando
Monday, November 17, 2008
Macleans.ca - A long cold winter ahead
Macleans.ca - A long cold winter ahead: "Oddly enough, though, fewer skiers may not be the industry’s biggest problem. That’s because the ski industry doesn’t make much money from skiing anymore"
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The world has never seen such freezing heat - Telegraph
The world has never seen such freezing heat - Telegraph
: "A surreal scientific blunder last week raised a huge question mark about the temperature records that underpin the worldwide alarm over global warming. On Monday, Nasa's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), which is run by Al Gore's chief scientific ally, Dr James Hansen, and is one of four bodies responsible for monitoring global temperatures, announced that last month was the hottest October on record."
But when expert readers of the two leading warming-sceptic blogs, Watts Up With That and Climate Audit, began detailed analysis of the GISS data they made an astonishing discovery. The reason for the freak figures was that scores of temperature records from Russia and elsewhere were not based on October readings at all. Figures from the previous month had simply been carried over and repeated two months running.
: "A surreal scientific blunder last week raised a huge question mark about the temperature records that underpin the worldwide alarm over global warming. On Monday, Nasa's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), which is run by Al Gore's chief scientific ally, Dr James Hansen, and is one of four bodies responsible for monitoring global temperatures, announced that last month was the hottest October on record."
But when expert readers of the two leading warming-sceptic blogs, Watts Up With That and Climate Audit, began detailed analysis of the GISS data they made an astonishing discovery. The reason for the freak figures was that scores of temperature records from Russia and elsewhere were not based on October readings at all. Figures from the previous month had simply been carried over and repeated two months running.
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Corner on National Review Online
The Corner on National Review Online: "At the other end of the spectrum, IRS data show that in 2006 the top 10% of all filers ( $109,000 and above in taxable income) paid 71% of all income taxes. The top 25% ( $65,000 and above) paid 86% of all income taxes."
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Tolerance fails T-shirt test
Tolerance fails T-shirt test
"In one class, I had one teacher say she will not judge me for my choice, but that she was surprised that I supported McCain,' Catherine said.
If Catherine was shocked by such passive-aggressive threats from instructors, just wait until she goes to college.
'Later, that teacher found out about the experiment and said she was embarrassed because she knew I was writing down what she said,' Catherine said."
"In one class, I had one teacher say she will not judge me for my choice, but that she was surprised that I supported McCain,' Catherine said.
If Catherine was shocked by such passive-aggressive threats from instructors, just wait until she goes to college.
'Later, that teacher found out about the experiment and said she was embarrassed because she knew I was writing down what she said,' Catherine said."
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
RightMichigan.com || Breaking and Exclusive: Dick DeVos announces intentions for 2010
RightMichigan.com Breaking and Exclusive: Dick DeVos announces intentions for 2010
"This morning I had an opportunity to speak with Dick DeVos about the question on the mind of everyone in and around the state Capitol... his plans for the governor's race and the 2010 campaign cycle. Dick wanted to make an announcement and he specifically wanted Michigan's Right Roots to be the first to know."
This is BIG and good for our future!
"This morning I had an opportunity to speak with Dick DeVos about the question on the mind of everyone in and around the state Capitol... his plans for the governor's race and the 2010 campaign cycle. Dick wanted to make an announcement and he specifically wanted Michigan's Right Roots to be the first to know."
This is BIG and good for our future!
Quality move by a quality man, Dick DeVos to announce early.
Likely candidates will be Pete or Terri.
We have hope for our state's future!
And... AND...Kudos to RightMichigan on this blogger exclusive!
And... AND...Kudos to RightMichigan on this blogger exclusive!
Bloggers will bring the truth to the people!
Smile and plan for the good times!
Best name in football! Shavodrick Beaver
Dual-threat quarterbackWichita Falls (TX) Rider
Shavodrick Beaver?
Nickname..... anyone?
Michigan gov. readies for possible auto job losses
Michigan gov. readies for possible auto job losses
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her administration are preparing to retrain laid-off workers and take other steps if General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC merge."
Has anyone given any thought to the jobs these "retrained" workers will be retraining for?
The"PLAN" as I read it, is to pour a tsunami of Michigan taxpayer's money into the our state's woefully inefficient BigEducation lobby.
All the while increasing the costs for businesses in Michigan.
These retrained workers will have no jobs available in our state, no matter how retrained they might be.
We need more EMPLOYERS not more employees.
Once again, a boneheaded, upsidedown move that will produce the exact reverse owhat we need.
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her administration are preparing to retrain laid-off workers and take other steps if General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC merge."
Has anyone given any thought to the jobs these "retrained" workers will be retraining for?
The"PLAN" as I read it, is to pour a tsunami of Michigan taxpayer's money into the our state's woefully inefficient BigEducation lobby.
All the while increasing the costs for businesses in Michigan.
These retrained workers will have no jobs available in our state, no matter how retrained they might be.
We need more EMPLOYERS not more employees.
Once again, a boneheaded, upsidedown move that will produce the exact reverse owhat we need.
Javon Ringer-Creating a legacy
The State News: Creating a legacy
"Staying behind was senior running back Javon Ringer, who, aside from being the best back in the nation with his 1,548 yards and 20 touchdowns, also has proven himself to be a stand-up individual throughout his four-year stay in East Lansing.
Ringer, who ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns against the Boilermakers, went up and slapped the hands of the students in the first row of the section. Then he went to the next section and then the next, completing a loop around the stadium before running out of the Spartan Stadium tunnel for the last time."
"Staying behind was senior running back Javon Ringer, who, aside from being the best back in the nation with his 1,548 yards and 20 touchdowns, also has proven himself to be a stand-up individual throughout his four-year stay in East Lansing.
Ringer, who ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns against the Boilermakers, went up and slapped the hands of the students in the first row of the section. Then he went to the next section and then the next, completing a loop around the stadium before running out of the Spartan Stadium tunnel for the last time."
What a great young American!
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