Gurcharan Das on Anna Hazare's Anticorruption Campaign - WSJ.com
A series of corruption scandals has swept India over the past year.
These include graft-ridden purchases for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, for which rolls of toilet paper were purchased for $80 each; the government's sale to favored companies of licenses for the mobile-phone spectrum, at prices so low that they are estimated to have lost taxpayers somewhere between $10 billion and $40 billion; and the grabbing of expensive apartments in Mumbai by politicians, officials and generals on prime property that was meant for war widows
It happens here in the USA too.
Be ever vigilant!
Monday, September 05, 2011
Command Cops in Sterling Heights: $119k Average Pay – Demand Labor Arbitration in Dispute with City
Command Cops in Sterling Heights: $119k Average Pay – Demand Labor Arbitration in Dispute with City [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
A Sterling Heights police union with 35 members averaged a gross salary of $119,000 this year and has refused to make any contract concessions – choosing instead to take the dispute to arbitration.
Ain't labor unions great?
A Sterling Heights police union with 35 members averaged a gross salary of $119,000 this year and has refused to make any contract concessions – choosing instead to take the dispute to arbitration.
Ain't labor unions great?
Gas Prices Rise Before Labor Day Weekend
Gas Prices Rise Before Labor Day Weekend « CBS Baltimore
It’s a dollar more a gallon compared to Labor Day 2010.
It’s a dollar more a gallon compared to Labor Day 2010.
From blight to habitat: U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow sees federal dollars pay for Saginaw neighborhood revitalization
From blight to habitat: U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow sees federal dollars pay for Saginaw neighborhood revitalization MLive.com
At 816 S. Park, for example, the first visit on the senator’s tour, the home cost $131,000 to renovate, according to city figures.
The home sold for $34,900, Collier said.
What a concept!
Spend $131,000 of other-people's-money and sell the home for $34,900!
How long can that "business plan" continue?
At 816 S. Park, for example, the first visit on the senator’s tour, the home cost $131,000 to renovate, according to city figures.
The home sold for $34,900, Collier said.
What a concept!
Spend $131,000 of other-people's-money and sell the home for $34,900!
How long can that "business plan" continue?
President Obama to preview job creation plan at AFL-CIO Labor Day rally in Detroit
President Obama to preview job creation plan at AFL-CIO Labor Day rally in Detroit MLive.com
President Barack Obama is celebrating Labor Day in Detroit, previewing his ideas for job creation and economic growth at a rally with thousands of supportive labor union members.
Obama?
Detroit?
Unions?
Job creation?
Oxymoron!
President Barack Obama is celebrating Labor Day in Detroit, previewing his ideas for job creation and economic growth at a rally with thousands of supportive labor union members.
Obama?
Detroit?
Unions?
Job creation?
Oxymoron!
The tradition continues: Muskegon will host annual Labor Day Parade
The tradition continues: Muskegon will host annual Labor Day Parade MLive.com
The parade, which starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Clay and Terrace streets, goes west on Clay Avenue, north on Fourth Street, and west on West Western to Seventh Street.
The parade, which starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Clay and Terrace streets, goes west on Clay Avenue, north on Fourth Street, and west on West Western to Seventh Street.
In E-Mail Age, Postal Service Struggles to Avoid a Default
In E-Mail Age, Postal Service Struggles to Avoid a Default - NYTimes.com
The United States Postal Service has long lived on the financial edge, but it has never been as close to the precipice as it is today: the agency is so low on cash that it will not be able to make a $5.5 billion payment due this month and may have to shut down entirely this winter.....
The United States Postal Service has long lived on the financial edge, but it has never been as close to the precipice as it is today: the agency is so low on cash that it will not be able to make a $5.5 billion payment due this month and may have to shut down entirely this winter.....
Sunday, September 04, 2011
John Cleese: London is no longer English city | The Sun |News
John Cleese: London is no longer English city The Sun News
He replied: "I'm not sure what's going on in Britain.
Let me say this, I don't know what's going on in London because London is no longer an English city.
He replied: "I'm not sure what's going on in Britain.
Let me say this, I don't know what's going on in London because London is no longer an English city.
Why are tar sands evil, again?
Video: Why are tar sands evil, again? « Hot Air
A good man-on-the-street video is hard to beat.
So, why is oil evil?
Well, that’s not exactly what these Keystone pipeline protesters wanted to talk about (what did they want to talk about, then?), but they’ll take a stab at it anyway …
A good man-on-the-street video is hard to beat.
So, why is oil evil?
Well, that’s not exactly what these Keystone pipeline protesters wanted to talk about (what did they want to talk about, then?), but they’ll take a stab at it anyway …
New questions, possible cover-up, surface in ATF Fast and Furious probe
New questions, possible cover-up, surface in ATF Fast and Furious probe - Washington Times
Funny how cover-ups always seem to leave just a bit uncovered.
Funny how cover-ups always seem to leave just a bit uncovered.
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Why the Special Treatment: Is there a Solyndra/ObamaCare Connection? - Big Government
Why the Special Treatment: Is there a Solyndra/ObamaCare Connection? - Big Government
“Solyndra was the first company to be awarded a federal loan guarantee under the stimulus, worth $535 million
“Solyndra was the first company to be awarded a federal loan guarantee under the stimulus, worth $535 million
Friday, September 02, 2011
Crash-Prone Hybrid Copter’s New Mission: Hauling the President’s Peeps
Crash-Prone Hybrid Copter’s New Mission: Hauling the President’s Peeps Danger Room Wired.com
It crashed four times in development, killing 30 crew and passengers.
An unexplained crash during a combat mission in Afghanistan last year claimed four more lives.
Despite its lethal reputation, in April the controversial V-22 Osprey tiltrotor got a high-profile new assignment: hauling cargo for the president’s entourage, starting in 2013
It crashed four times in development, killing 30 crew and passengers.
An unexplained crash during a combat mission in Afghanistan last year claimed four more lives.
Despite its lethal reputation, in April the controversial V-22 Osprey tiltrotor got a high-profile new assignment: hauling cargo for the president’s entourage, starting in 2013
Fineman: Dems Tell Me Campaign Will Be "Down And Dirty" Attack On GOP
Fineman: Dems Tell Me Campaign Will Be "Down And Dirty" Attack On GOP RealClearPolitics
"When I talk to Democrats outside and inside the White House, as I did today what I heard was a slightly different message," Howard Fineman said on tonight's "Hardball."
Fineman reveals that the Democratic strategy for the presidential and Congressional elections will be "down and dirty."
"When I talk to Democrats outside and inside the White House, as I did today what I heard was a slightly different message," Howard Fineman said on tonight's "Hardball."
Fineman reveals that the Democratic strategy for the presidential and Congressional elections will be "down and dirty."
Restaurants in Greece refuse to pay VAT rise
Restaurants in Greece refuse to pay VAT rise - FT.com
The steep rise in value added tax on the hospitality sector from 13 per cent to 23 per cent is part of a package of fiscal measures agreed in return for the country’s second financial rescue by European Union partners.
The steep rise in value added tax on the hospitality sector from 13 per cent to 23 per cent is part of a package of fiscal measures agreed in return for the country’s second financial rescue by European Union partners.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
College for everyone is goal of workshops aimed at high school, adult students
College for everyone is goal of workshops aimed at high school, adult students MLive.com
A free "college access" workshop Sept. 21 will provide information for prospective adult students and high school students and their parents about a statewide initiative to help high school students choose, apply and pay for college.
Why should college be "for everyone"?
It's very expensive and most student don't even graduate.
And many who do graduate find their college education worthless in the finding a job.
Le those motivated go.
Stop the "everyone needs college" lie.
A free "college access" workshop Sept. 21 will provide information for prospective adult students and high school students and their parents about a statewide initiative to help high school students choose, apply and pay for college.
Why should college be "for everyone"?
It's very expensive and most student don't even graduate.
And many who do graduate find their college education worthless in the finding a job.
Le those motivated go.
Stop the "everyone needs college" lie.
Michigan universities say 'college is still affordable' because aid programs defray half of cost
Michigan universities say 'college is still affordable' because aid programs defray half of cost MLive.com
In the past decade, average tuition in Michigan has about doubled.
For the school year that begins this week at many schools, the average now tops $10,000.
And the graduation rates?
And the employment rates?
In the past decade, average tuition in Michigan has about doubled.
For the school year that begins this week at many schools, the average now tops $10,000.
And the graduation rates?
And the employment rates?
Existing Pensions Also Will Be Cut
Existing Pensions Also Will Be Cut CalWatchDog
It’s obvious that pensions for future government workers are being cut, and will be cut further.
But California state and local governments’ unfunded liability for future pensions now is so large, $884 billion, that those already retired will see their pensions cut as well.
It’s obvious that pensions for future government workers are being cut, and will be cut further.
But California state and local governments’ unfunded liability for future pensions now is so large, $884 billion, that those already retired will see their pensions cut as well.
Politico’s ‘Is Rick Perry Dumb?’ Hit Piece Is Just a Taste of What’s Coming in 2012
Politico’s ‘Is Rick Perry Dumb?’ Hit Piece Is Just a Taste of What’s Coming in 2012 - Big Journalism
Well, the left-wing hitman who wrote the “Is Rick Perry Dumb?” piece is the same Jonathan Martin who savaged that private citizen, and the reason he wrote the Perry piece is for exactly the same reason.
Calling everyone who disagrees with them a "nazi" didn't work out so well.
Is "dumb" the left's new version of "nazi"?
Well, the left-wing hitman who wrote the “Is Rick Perry Dumb?” piece is the same Jonathan Martin who savaged that private citizen, and the reason he wrote the Perry piece is for exactly the same reason.
Calling everyone who disagrees with them a "nazi" didn't work out so well.
Is "dumb" the left's new version of "nazi"?
D.C. seeks to recover nonprofit funds used to renovate strip club
D.C. seeks to recover nonprofit funds used to renovate strip club - Washington Times
D.C. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan filed a false-claims complaint Tuesday against the nonprofit group Miracle Hands and its director, reformed gangster Cornell Jones, charging them with misappropriating more than $300,000 from the city’s HIV/AIDS program for renovations on a proposed job training center that instead was used to open a strip club
D.C. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan filed a false-claims complaint Tuesday against the nonprofit group Miracle Hands and its director, reformed gangster Cornell Jones, charging them with misappropriating more than $300,000 from the city’s HIV/AIDS program for renovations on a proposed job training center that instead was used to open a strip club
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