Pjamas Media » Even FDR Understood: No Collective Bargaining for Public Servants
"These are the reasons why even an ultimate liberal like Franklin Delano Roosevelt agreed with me that there should be no collective bargaining for public servants.
As quoted by Michael Walsh in yesterday’s New York Post, Roosevelt said:
All government employees should realize that the process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into public service.
It has its distinct and insurmountable limitations when applied to public-personnel management.
The very nature and purposes of government make it impossible for administrative officials to represent fully or to bind the employer in mutual discussions with government employee organizations.
The employer is the whole people."
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Does Obama Want $8 Gasoline?
Does Obama Want $8 Gasoline? - Investors.com
"A virtual regulatory ban continues today.
At least 103 drilling permits await approval by a federal government that has not approved a single new permit since the moratorium was allegedly lifted last October.
The administration has announced that the eastern Gulf and the Atlantic and Pacific coasts will be off-limits for the next seven years.
The Interior Department has canceled four pending lease sales in Alaska."
"A virtual regulatory ban continues today.
At least 103 drilling permits await approval by a federal government that has not approved a single new permit since the moratorium was allegedly lifted last October.
The administration has announced that the eastern Gulf and the Atlantic and Pacific coasts will be off-limits for the next seven years.
The Interior Department has canceled four pending lease sales in Alaska."
We're being lied to: GDP economic growth revised sharply lower
theblogprof: We're being lied to: GDP economic growth revised sharply lower
"...Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, was revised lower to an annual growth rate of 2.8% in the three months ending in December. The initial reading had been for a 3.2% growth rate in the period.
That's a surprising dip, given that economists were expecting the rate to be revised upward to 3.3%."
"...Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, was revised lower to an annual growth rate of 2.8% in the three months ending in December. The initial reading had been for a 3.2% growth rate in the period.
That's a surprising dip, given that economists were expecting the rate to be revised upward to 3.3%."
While you were watching Wisconsin
While you were watching Wisconsin Michigan Taxes Too Much
"Americans for Limited Government (ALG) President Bill Wilson today issued the following statement praising committee passage of HR 1593 in Oklahoma that would bring an end to a state mandate that municipalities that have more than a 35,000 population must engage in collective bargaining with public employees:"
"Americans for Limited Government (ALG) President Bill Wilson today issued the following statement praising committee passage of HR 1593 in Oklahoma that would bring an end to a state mandate that municipalities that have more than a 35,000 population must engage in collective bargaining with public employees:"
Michigan retirees: Raise your hands if you want your pensions taxed
Daily Grit by Wes Thorp: Michigan retirees: Raise your hands if you want your pensions taxed
"For the record, I consider myself to be a conservative of the Barry Goldwater variety.
My ties to the Republican party are becoming a memory."
"For the record, I consider myself to be a conservative of the Barry Goldwater variety.
My ties to the Republican party are becoming a memory."
Better Pay Your Parking Tickets!
CORE PRINCIPLES: Better Pay Your Parking Tickets!
"Legislation has been introduced in the House and the Senate to prohibit the Secretary of State from renewing your driver's license if you have three or more unpaind parking tickets."
"Legislation has been introduced in the House and the Senate to prohibit the Secretary of State from renewing your driver's license if you have three or more unpaind parking tickets."
U.S. Manufacturing: More Output, Fewer Workers
CARPE DIEM: U.S. Manufacturing: More Output, Fewer Workers
"I have featured the graphs above before on CD, and they were the basis for this op-ed in today's WSJ, 'The Truth About U.S. Manufacturing' (also available here)."
"I have featured the graphs above before on CD, and they were the basis for this op-ed in today's WSJ, 'The Truth About U.S. Manufacturing' (also available here)."
Top 10 Labor Union Outrages
Top 10 Labor Union Outrages - HUMAN EVENTS
"Here are the Top 10 Labor Union Outrages."
"Here are the Top 10 Labor Union Outrages."
Prosecutor discusses recall threats
Prosecutor discusses recall threats wzzm13.com
"A group on Facebook is calling for prosecutor Tony Tague's ouster.
The group formed after Tague charged Evan Emory with manufacturing child abusive material, which is a 20 year felony."
"A group on Facebook is calling for prosecutor Tony Tague's ouster.
The group formed after Tague charged Evan Emory with manufacturing child abusive material, which is a 20 year felony."
Bogus statistic from Wisconsin union backers spreads in media despite being debunked
Bogus statistic from Wisconsin union backers spreads in media despite being debunked Hans Bader Opinion Zone Washington Examiner
"On Wednesday, PolitiFact debunked the claim by Wisconsin union supporters that Virginia, which bans collective bargaining in state agencies, ranks 44th in the nation in ACT/SAT scores, compared to Wisconsin ranking 2nd.
For example, it noted that in 2009, Virginia ranked 22nd in ACT scores, while Wisconsin ranked 13th. As PolitiFact notes, this claim was originally disseminated by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, which has now retracted it."
"On Wednesday, PolitiFact debunked the claim by Wisconsin union supporters that Virginia, which bans collective bargaining in state agencies, ranks 44th in the nation in ACT/SAT scores, compared to Wisconsin ranking 2nd.
For example, it noted that in 2009, Virginia ranked 22nd in ACT scores, while Wisconsin ranked 13th. As PolitiFact notes, this claim was originally disseminated by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, which has now retracted it."
US ambassador goes AWOL at UN
US ambassador goes AWOL at UN --Editorial - NYPOST.com
"The UN Security Council convened an emergency session yesterday to draft sanctions against Libyan mad- dog Moammar Khadafy.
But as the UN struggled to put out the fires in the Mideast, America's top UN rep was nowhere to be found.
In fact, US Ambassador Susan Rice was 8,000 miles away from UN headquarters, taking tea in South Africa with fellow diplonuts.
South Africa?
What the hell?
Rice flew to sunny Cape Town this week for a 'global sustainability' conference to discuss carbon emissions and green economies in the Third World."
"The UN Security Council convened an emergency session yesterday to draft sanctions against Libyan mad- dog Moammar Khadafy.
But as the UN struggled to put out the fires in the Mideast, America's top UN rep was nowhere to be found.
In fact, US Ambassador Susan Rice was 8,000 miles away from UN headquarters, taking tea in South Africa with fellow diplonuts.
South Africa?
What the hell?
Rice flew to sunny Cape Town this week for a 'global sustainability' conference to discuss carbon emissions and green economies in the Third World."
FUN FACT
Instapundit » Blog Archive »
"FUN FACT:
Rep. Michael Capuano, recently seen calling for union protesters to “get a little bloody,” has a wife whose maiden name is “Teebagy.”"
"FUN FACT:
Rep. Michael Capuano, recently seen calling for union protesters to “get a little bloody,” has a wife whose maiden name is “Teebagy.”"
Friday, February 25, 2011
Old Coca Cola sign causes flap in San Francisco
My Way News - Old Coca Cola sign causes flap in San Francisco
"It's been this way for 20 years, so I guess it is part of the neighborhood,' the 64-year-old Modolo told the San Francisco Chronicle.
But city planners came out to inspect the sign after receiving a complaint last month and deemed it illegal. Modolo was told he could face a daily fine of $100 until it was removed.
The identity of the person who filed the complaint has been redacted from city records."
The tyranny of the minority!
"It's been this way for 20 years, so I guess it is part of the neighborhood,' the 64-year-old Modolo told the San Francisco Chronicle.
But city planners came out to inspect the sign after receiving a complaint last month and deemed it illegal. Modolo was told he could face a daily fine of $100 until it was removed.
The identity of the person who filed the complaint has been redacted from city records."
The tyranny of the minority!
Elephant has sex with a car
Elephant has sex with a car The Sun News:
"THIS horny Dumbo mounted a car he mistook for a mate leaving the passengers inside with a jumbo-sized problem."
"THIS horny Dumbo mounted a car he mistook for a mate leaving the passengers inside with a jumbo-sized problem."
Michigan Taxpayers Alliance
Michigan Taxpayers Alliance
"But one group is actually becoming richer in Michigan: government employees.
State and local government employee compensation increased by 5.5% during the same period, and federal employee compensation is up by 7.5%.
And the good times will keep rolling for state government bureaucrats who are scheduled to receive a nice 3% pay increase this year unless two-thirds of state lawmakers vote to halt the pay hike."
"But one group is actually becoming richer in Michigan: government employees.
State and local government employee compensation increased by 5.5% during the same period, and federal employee compensation is up by 7.5%.
And the good times will keep rolling for state government bureaucrats who are scheduled to receive a nice 3% pay increase this year unless two-thirds of state lawmakers vote to halt the pay hike."
Texas demographer: 'It's basically over for Anglos'
Texas demographer: 'It's basically over for Anglos' Texas Politics Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
"The state's future looks bleak assuming the current trend line does not change because education and income levels for Hispanics lag considerably behind Anglos, he said.
Unless the trend line changes, 30 percent of the state's labor force will not have even a high school diploma by 2040, he said.
And the average household income will be about $6,500 lower than it was in 2000.
That figure is not inflation adjusted so it will be worse than what it sounds.
'It's a terrible situation that you are in. I am worried,' Murdock said"
"The state's future looks bleak assuming the current trend line does not change because education and income levels for Hispanics lag considerably behind Anglos, he said.
Unless the trend line changes, 30 percent of the state's labor force will not have even a high school diploma by 2040, he said.
And the average household income will be about $6,500 lower than it was in 2000.
That figure is not inflation adjusted so it will be worse than what it sounds.
'It's a terrible situation that you are in. I am worried,' Murdock said"
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Evan Emory case sparks anonymous group to 'consider' recall campaign against Tony Tague
Evan Emory case sparks anonymous group to 'consider' recall campaign against Tony Tague MLive.com
"The anonymous news release said the group “may be on the verge of moving forward with a campaign” based on positive response to its Facebook page and “some e-mails sent out.”"
"The anonymous news release said the group “may be on the verge of moving forward with a campaign” based on positive response to its Facebook page and “some e-mails sent out.”"
Fleebaggers – The New Cut-and-Run Democrats Commentary
Malkin: Fleebaggers – The New Cut-and-Run Democrats Commentary
"Scores of Fleebagger Democrats are now in hiding in neighboring Illinois, the nation's sanctuary for political crooks and corruptocrats."
"Scores of Fleebagger Democrats are now in hiding in neighboring Illinois, the nation's sanctuary for political crooks and corruptocrats."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mitch Daniels | declines support GOP right-to-work bill
Mitch Daniels declines support GOP right-to-work bill Wisconsin protests The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
"Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels declined Tuesday to support a GOP-pushed right-to-work bill that had led House Democrats to flee the state to avoid a possible vote on the bill.
“I don’t attempt to dictate the agenda.
I’m not in position to, really, of a separate and free-standing superior branch of government,”
Daniels told reporters in an afternoon press conference.
“For reasons I’ve explained more than once, I think there was a better time and place to have this very important and legitimate issue raised.”"
END OF PRESIDENTIAL HOPES!
"Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels declined Tuesday to support a GOP-pushed right-to-work bill that had led House Democrats to flee the state to avoid a possible vote on the bill.
“I don’t attempt to dictate the agenda.
I’m not in position to, really, of a separate and free-standing superior branch of government,”
Daniels told reporters in an afternoon press conference.
“For reasons I’ve explained more than once, I think there was a better time and place to have this very important and legitimate issue raised.”"
END OF PRESIDENTIAL HOPES!
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