Snarky Huntress: "When government leaders claim to oppose tax increases and promise not to create new taxes but then raid trust funds, they have deceived you because THEY HAVE CREATED A NEW TAX.
In a last minute sneak attack on gun owners, the Florida Legislature raided the concealed weapons and firearms licensing trust fund and CREATED A TAX ON THE EXERCISE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
They took $6 million from the Division of Licensing Concealed Weapons and Firearm Trust Fund that is intended, by law, to be used solely for administering the concealed weapons and firearms licensing program. THAT IS A DEFACTO TAX ON GUN OWNERS (Read background Information below)."
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Obama Addresses US Naval Academy Graduation | A Soldier's Perspective
Obama Addresses US Naval Academy Graduation A Soldier's Perspective: "Oddly enough, the midshipmen in attendance didn't applaud until Obama promised to 'to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda and its allies in Afghanistan and Pakistan.' Only then, did the soon-to-be Naval Ensigns and Marine Corps Lieutenants applaud his words. It's strength and resolve that we want, not candy-ass defeat and premature withdrawal."
Obama addressing ANY US military academy is just not right.
Obama addressing ANY US military academy is just not right.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
USS Silversides "Lost Boat Ceremony" Sunday May 24! Be There!
"GLNMM's annual Lost Boat Ceremony will be held this Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m.
Americans, this is a truly moving event that honors those who have kept us free for so many decades.
Bring your pride, gratitude... and a hankey.
Rear Admiral Stephen E. Johnson (www.ssp.navy.mil/about/Johnson_bio) will be guest speaking. The ceremony will also include a War Birds flyby and the starting of SILVERSIDES' engines.
A free walk-through tour will conclude the ceremony.
A hot dog luncheon will follow."
Saturday thoughts
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Did you ever notice the anti-war types never show up at Memorial Day events?
Why does Gov. Granholm order flags at half-mast when soldiers die, but not police or firefighters? Or American contractors, most of whom are military vets?
And why aren't military deaths outside of Iraq/Afghanistan not worthy of a lowered flag?
I think we know the answer......
Malaria, Politics and DDT
Malaria, Politics and DDT
"In 2006, after 25 years and 50 million preventable deaths, the World Health Organization reversed course and endorsed widespread use of the insecticide DDT to combat malaria.
So much for that. Earlier this month, the U.N. agency quietly reverted to promoting less effective methods for attacking the disease. The result is a victory for politics over public health, and millions of the world's poor will suffer as a result."
"In 2006, after 25 years and 50 million preventable deaths, the World Health Organization reversed course and endorsed widespread use of the insecticide DDT to combat malaria.
So much for that. Earlier this month, the U.N. agency quietly reverted to promoting less effective methods for attacking the disease. The result is a victory for politics over public health, and millions of the world's poor will suffer as a result."
June 6th Obama-style
Organizing for America BarackObama.com Host or Attend a Health Care Organizing Kickoff
The subject of this e-mail from Obama's crew was: "June 6th: It all begins!"
"On June 6th, thousands of people just like you are beginning to organize for health care reform by hosting or attending a Health Care Organizing Kickoff."
I guess June 6th means different things to different Americans.
The subject of this e-mail from Obama's crew was: "June 6th: It all begins!"
"On June 6th, thousands of people just like you are beginning to organize for health care reform by hosting or attending a Health Care Organizing Kickoff."
I guess June 6th means different things to different Americans.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Muskegon Patriots Memorial Day event
Muskegon Patriots!
"When: May 23, 2009 Promptly starting at 1030AM (aprox 1hr)
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Causeway
Parking: Please reserve south end of the park for Handicap Parking Only. All other parking will be in north end of Park, more parking areas will be announced on Tuesday, and they will all be near the park.
"When: May 23, 2009 Promptly starting at 1030AM (aprox 1hr)
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Causeway
Parking: Please reserve south end of the park for Handicap Parking Only. All other parking will be in north end of Park, more parking areas will be announced on Tuesday, and they will all be near the park.
Event: At this event we will be honoring our Veterans and Service Men and Women.
If it were not for the time honored traditions of our armed services from President Washington to our current volunteer military we would not be able to enjoy this great Nation.
Bring with:
Please bring signs supporting our troops and veterans.
Cameras, video for sharing after the event
Money for t-shirts, hats, buttons, and beverages ($10, $10
$2)
YOU!
Activities:
There will be three Speakers
We will have a large signing area with a petition calling for the
removal of Janet Napoitano
Fundraising for continued support of the Muskegon Patriots"
Bring with:
Please bring signs supporting our troops and veterans.
Cameras, video for sharing after the event
Money for t-shirts, hats, buttons, and beverages ($10, $10
$2)
YOU!
Activities:
There will be three Speakers
We will have a large signing area with a petition calling for the
removal of Janet Napoitano
Fundraising for continued support of the Muskegon Patriots"
75 MOVIES every man should see….
75 MOVIES every man should see….: "75 MOVIES every man should see."
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Editorial: Orchard View facing tough budget choices
Editorial: Orchard View facing tough budget choices
"A looming $1.6 million budget shortfall has forced Orchard View school board members to consider privatizing custodial and maintenance services -- something that several other area school districts have done"
"A looming $1.6 million budget shortfall has forced Orchard View school board members to consider privatizing custodial and maintenance services -- something that several other area school districts have done"
Barack Obama's national security remarks
Barack Obama's national security remarks
"These are extraordinary times for our country. We are confronting an historic economic crisis. We are fighting two wars. We face a range of challenges that will define the way that Americans will live in the 21st century. There is no shortage of work to be done, or responsibilities to bear."
"These are extraordinary times for our country. We are confronting an historic economic crisis. We are fighting two wars. We face a range of challenges that will define the way that Americans will live in the 21st century. There is no shortage of work to be done, or responsibilities to bear."
Dick Cheney's national security remarks
Dick Cheney's national security remarks
"Being the first vice president who had also served as secretary of defense, naturally my duties tended toward national security. I focused on those challenges day to day, mostly free from the usual political distractions. I had the advantage of being a vice president content with the responsibilities I had, and going about my work with no higher ambition.
Today, I'm an even freer man. Your kind invitation brings me here as a private citizen - a career in politics behind me, no elections to win or lose, and no favor to seek."
"Being the first vice president who had also served as secretary of defense, naturally my duties tended toward national security. I focused on those challenges day to day, mostly free from the usual political distractions. I had the advantage of being a vice president content with the responsibilities I had, and going about my work with no higher ambition.
Today, I'm an even freer man. Your kind invitation brings me here as a private citizen - a career in politics behind me, no elections to win or lose, and no favor to seek."
Divided MCC board approves tuition hike
Divided MCC board approves tuition hike
"A divided Muskegon Community College Board of Trustees Wednesday approved a 4.7 percent tuition hike."
4.7%!!!!!!!??????
Where is Prez Obama's "Shared Sacrifice" from the MCC employees?
Automatic annual wage step-ups, annual COL increases, monster benefits and pensions that don't seem to "Sharing" the sacrifice of students, parents and taxpayers.
The TWO AMERICAS ...again....
"A divided Muskegon Community College Board of Trustees Wednesday approved a 4.7 percent tuition hike."
4.7%!!!!!!!??????
Where is Prez Obama's "Shared Sacrifice" from the MCC employees?
Automatic annual wage step-ups, annual COL increases, monster benefits and pensions that don't seem to "Sharing" the sacrifice of students, parents and taxpayers.
The TWO AMERICAS ...again....
Aren't Regulations A Form of a Tax?
Aren't Regulations A Form of a Tax?
"Remember when Obama said that not one single American making under $250,000 would pay a single dime more in federal taxes?
Well the new emission standards Obama wants will make the cars we all buy as much as $600 - $1,300 more expensive."
"Remember when Obama said that not one single American making under $250,000 would pay a single dime more in federal taxes?
Well the new emission standards Obama wants will make the cars we all buy as much as $600 - $1,300 more expensive."
Memorial Day parades, activities listed
Memorial Day parades, activities listed:
"The following is a look at local Memorial Day activities"
"The following is a look at local Memorial Day activities"
Hilarious Honda Insight 1.3 IMA SE Hybrid review
Jeremy Clarkson Honda Insight 1.3 IMA SE Hybrid review
"So here goes.
It’s terrible.
Biblically terrible.
Possibly the worst new car money can buy.
It’s the first car I’ve ever considered crashing into a tree, on purpose, so I didn’t have to drive it any more.
The biggest problem, and it’s taken me a while to work this out, because all the other problems are so vast and so cancerous....."
"So here goes.
It’s terrible.
Biblically terrible.
Possibly the worst new car money can buy.
It’s the first car I’ve ever considered crashing into a tree, on purpose, so I didn’t have to drive it any more.
The biggest problem, and it’s taken me a while to work this out, because all the other problems are so vast and so cancerous....."
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
MEA prez threatens Benton Harbor board; board ignores her grandstanding
MEA prez threatens Benton Harbor board; board ignores her grandstanding
"The Benton Harbor school board last night voted to save a projected $2.75 million over five years by contracting for bus service.
Never an easy decision, the board put taxpayers first and made a wise decision.
MEA president Iris Salters took the opportunity to grandstand against privatization and even issued a threat to the board, according to the Herald Palladium:
“There will be a day when you rue the day you made this decision,” Salters said.
Anyone smell a recall?
With the Southfield story, we know the MEA isn’t above exacting revenge. There, the Uniserv director herself filed the recall petitions. Here, we’re guessing if a recall is filed, the MEA will be a little better about covering their tracks."
This is big union thuggery at its .... well normal level from the teacher's union thugs who seem immune from ANY media scrutiny, ever!
"The Benton Harbor school board last night voted to save a projected $2.75 million over five years by contracting for bus service.
Never an easy decision, the board put taxpayers first and made a wise decision.
MEA president Iris Salters took the opportunity to grandstand against privatization and even issued a threat to the board, according to the Herald Palladium:
“There will be a day when you rue the day you made this decision,” Salters said.
Anyone smell a recall?
With the Southfield story, we know the MEA isn’t above exacting revenge. There, the Uniserv director herself filed the recall petitions. Here, we’re guessing if a recall is filed, the MEA will be a little better about covering their tracks."
This is big union thuggery at its .... well normal level from the teacher's union thugs who seem immune from ANY media scrutiny, ever!
Michigan Budget, Michigan Legislature [Mackinac Center]
Michigan Budget, Michigan Legislature
"It's not really all that hard to cut state government spending — if you're willing to think outside the box and if you reject, 'But that's not the way we've done it in the past!' You also have to be willing to anger certain special interests (including government employees and their unions) who benefit from the status quo.
If you are willing to do those things, then here's a list of ways to achieve $2.24 billion in savings."
"It's not really all that hard to cut state government spending — if you're willing to think outside the box and if you reject, 'But that's not the way we've done it in the past!' You also have to be willing to anger certain special interests (including government employees and their unions) who benefit from the status quo.
If you are willing to do those things, then here's a list of ways to achieve $2.24 billion in savings."
Wind turbine plant could create 219 jobs
Wind turbine plant could create 219 jobs
"The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board Tuesday tried to sway WindTronics officials' plant location decision by granting the company a 10-year, $3.7 million tax break if it selects an existing building in Muskegon's Port City Industrial Park.
WindTronics plans to invest $4.4 million in its first manufacturing plant that would employ up to 219 workers within five years. Michigan Economic Development Corp. officials say such a plant in Muskegon would generate an additional 243 indirect jobs."
How many times will we hear these same promises of jobs (taxpayer cost is $17,000 per job!) with zero follow up by ANYONE when the jobs don't pan out and the lies are buried?
Has our wonderful Muskegon Chronicle heard what's happened in Greenville? Yep!
"The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board Tuesday tried to sway WindTronics officials' plant location decision by granting the company a 10-year, $3.7 million tax break if it selects an existing building in Muskegon's Port City Industrial Park.
WindTronics plans to invest $4.4 million in its first manufacturing plant that would employ up to 219 workers within five years. Michigan Economic Development Corp. officials say such a plant in Muskegon would generate an additional 243 indirect jobs."
How many times will we hear these same promises of jobs (taxpayer cost is $17,000 per job!) with zero follow up by ANYONE when the jobs don't pan out and the lies are buried?
Has our wonderful Muskegon Chronicle heard what's happened in Greenville? Yep!
But they'll never tell us in their paper.
Michigan unemployment in April reaches highest mark since 1983
12.9%
"A year ago, Michigan's April unemployment rate was 7.9 percent."
"A year ago, Michigan's April unemployment rate was 7.9 percent."
No worries, failure is the new "success"!
Lots of Obamamana flows to those who excel at the new "success".
Automotive Pension Disaster; $42 Billion in Pension Promises Completely Unfunded
Automotive Pension Disaster; $42 Billion in Pension Promises Completely Unfunded
"The potential for General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC to end their plans has left the PBGC facing the prospect of adding 900,000 current and future beneficiaries. The PBGC, which pays retirement income to almost 44 million Americans, estimates that $77 billion of the automotive industry’s pensions are underfunded, with about $42 billion of that not funded at all."
Doesn't ANYONE understand the ramifications of this disaster that is here now?
"The potential for General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC to end their plans has left the PBGC facing the prospect of adding 900,000 current and future beneficiaries. The PBGC, which pays retirement income to almost 44 million Americans, estimates that $77 billion of the automotive industry’s pensions are underfunded, with about $42 billion of that not funded at all."
Doesn't ANYONE understand the ramifications of this disaster that is here now?
Japan economy shrinks at record 15.2 percent pace
Japan economy shrinks at record 15.2 percent pace
"Japan's economy contracted by a 15.2 percent annual pace in the first quarter - its sharpest drop on record - as exports plunged, companies slashed production and families cut back on spending, the government said Wednesday.
But the outlook is hopeful."
"Japan's economy contracted by a 15.2 percent annual pace in the first quarter - its sharpest drop on record - as exports plunged, companies slashed production and families cut back on spending, the government said Wednesday.
But the outlook is hopeful."
DOWN 15.2%?!!!
In one quarter?!!!
This is the Japan we were told to emulate by the democrats?
This is the same style of economics foisted on us by today's Obamanomics.
Rail heads petition to stop moving toxins
Rail heads petition to stop moving toxins
"Federal law requires railroads to transport such materials, which are used in manufacturing, agriculture and water treatment."
"Federal law requires railroads to transport such materials, which are used in manufacturing, agriculture and water treatment."
Responsible credit-card users to “subsidize” deadbeats now
Responsible credit-card users to “subsidize” deadbeats now
"Just a little friendly congressional intervention in the marketplace to shift risk from people who can’t afford the product to people who can. Hey — it worked out with mortgages, didn’t it?"
"Just a little friendly congressional intervention in the marketplace to shift risk from people who can’t afford the product to people who can. Hey — it worked out with mortgages, didn’t it?"
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