Articles: The Illusion of Obama's Bin Laden Raid Situation Room Leadership
Apparently, my previous article on the famous "Situation Room" photo tapped a nationwide nerve. The response ranged from some eye-opening tips on other photos to a few perplexed criticisms as to the motivation for Photoshopping a Situation Room photo.
The answer to that latter question can be summed up in one simple thought:
To hide the truth.
Obama was out golfing while the OBL mission was unfolding, and the administration needed the Situation Room photo op for public perception -- to give the illusion that he's presidential.
Obama's entire "Composite Presidency" and administration are orchestrated in this fashion. Not only is the photo's legitimacy in question, but so is the narrative illusion behind it. Obama knew of OBL's location for a year and refused to act. The CIA admits that there was "no live video feed," as implied by the iconic White House photo. It is anyone's guess what the captive audience was looking at, but it wasn't the OBL raid. It was recently reported that a highly lawyered CYA memo was drafted that made it clear that the military would take all blame for any errors, while Obama would claim all glory for successes.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
EPA-NASCAR green deal covers everything--but racing!
EPA-NASCAR green deal covers everything--but racing! | Washington Examiner
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, NASCAR will encourage fans to buy “sustainable concessions” at races, expand the use of “safer chemical products,” conserve water, reduce waste, promote recycling, push products approved by the EPA that have a small enviro footprint and encourage suppliers to get an “E3 tuneup” aimed at promoting sustainable manufacturing.
Missing: any talk of greening races or race cars that consume about two million gallons of gas a year and average five miles per gallon.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, NASCAR will encourage fans to buy “sustainable concessions” at races, expand the use of “safer chemical products,” conserve water, reduce waste, promote recycling, push products approved by the EPA that have a small enviro footprint and encourage suppliers to get an “E3 tuneup” aimed at promoting sustainable manufacturing.
Missing: any talk of greening races or race cars that consume about two million gallons of gas a year and average five miles per gallon.
SC union leader attacks pinata with Gov. Nikki Haley’s likeness
SC union leader attacks pinata with Gov. Nikki Haley’s likeness | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
In the video, posted to YouTube, Dewitt is encouraged by others at the gathering, with calls of "Hit her again" and "Give her another whack."
In the video, posted to YouTube, Dewitt is encouraged by others at the gathering, with calls of "Hit her again" and "Give her another whack."
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Muskegon Mayor Steve Warmington announces he will resign his office June 30
Muskegon Mayor Steve Warmington announces he will resign his office June 30 | MLive.com
"I want to go on to the next chapter of my life," said Warmington, who has been Muskegon mayor since taking office in 2000.
Warmington is owner of the Marine Tap Room, a popular bar in the city's Lakeside Business District.
"I have made the decision and I have fought with it long and hard," Warmington said.
"It is the right decision for me."
"I want to go on to the next chapter of my life," said Warmington, who has been Muskegon mayor since taking office in 2000.
Warmington is owner of the Marine Tap Room, a popular bar in the city's Lakeside Business District.
"I have made the decision and I have fought with it long and hard," Warmington said.
"It is the right decision for me."
Feds to offer amnesty to hundreds of LIRR pension-disability scammers
Feds to offer amnesty to hundreds of LIRR pension-disability scammers - NY Daily News
Under the program, those who cut a deal by July 6 won't have to return any past disability benefits while those who wait until Aug. 10 will have to return 50%.
Under the program, those who cut a deal by July 6 won't have to return any past disability benefits while those who wait until Aug. 10 will have to return 50%.
Good Cholesterol May Not Be What Keeps The Heart Healthy
Good Cholesterol May Not Be What Keeps The Heart Healthy - Science News
Some shine may have worn off “good” cholesterol’s halo.
A new genetics study shows that merely raising levels of high-density lipoprotein — also known as HDL or good cholesterol — does not help protect against heart attacks.
Some shine may have worn off “good” cholesterol’s halo.
A new genetics study shows that merely raising levels of high-density lipoprotein — also known as HDL or good cholesterol — does not help protect against heart attacks.
NY Times: Businessmen Are Psycho! No, Wait…
NY Times: Businessmen Are Psycho! No, Wait… | Power Line
The truth is actually worse than the Times acknowledged.
You can read all about it at Psych Central.
What happened was that a legitimate, if essentially meaningless, study–with a sample size of 203, isn’t 4% within the margin of error?–was characterized and mischaracterized by liberal journalists in a game of “telephone” until it emerged unrecognizable in the pages of the New York Times.
The fable started at the Huffington Post and was picked up from there.
The truth is actually worse than the Times acknowledged.
You can read all about it at Psych Central.
What happened was that a legitimate, if essentially meaningless, study–with a sample size of 203, isn’t 4% within the margin of error?–was characterized and mischaracterized by liberal journalists in a game of “telephone” until it emerged unrecognizable in the pages of the New York Times.
The fable started at the Huffington Post and was picked up from there.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Obama officials pressured contractors to change job loss figures, recordings reveal
‘Not the Real World’ | Washington Free Beacon
Obama administration officials may have pressured government contractors to change job loss estimates associated with coal regulations, audio recordings reveal.
Obama administration officials may have pressured government contractors to change job loss estimates associated with coal regulations, audio recordings reveal.
53,000 Dead Voters Found in Florida
Rule of Law » 53,000 Dead Voters Found in Florida
I have learned that Florida election officials are set to announce that the secretary of state has discovered and purged up to 53,000 dead voters from the voter rolls in Florida.
I have learned that Florida election officials are set to announce that the secretary of state has discovered and purged up to 53,000 dead voters from the voter rolls in Florida.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Kennedy family is riddled with entitled, underachieving drunks, drug addicts and cheaters, who have treated women terribly
Kennedy family is riddled with entitled, underachieving drunks, drug addicts and cheaters, who have treated women terribly - NYPOST.com
If you were related to these people — really, would you tell anyone?
Yet somehow, Americans have continued to imbue the Kennedy name with qualities long ago revealed to be mere chimeras, as ghostly as the hoary, faux-patrician rituals to which they cling: Capture the Flag, touch football, speaking with Brahmin accents.
The day after Mary Kennedy was found hanging in her barn, her estranged husband did what his family does best: sincerely insincere damage control.
“A lot of times, I don’t know how she made it through the day,” Robert Kennedy Jr. said this week. “She was in a lot of agony for a lot of her life.”
The self-serving implication: not that he would ever know how she came to be that way.
“I remember being seated at a dinner next to Bobby around 10 years ago that she was also at,” a close friend of Mary’s told The Post last week. “It was the first time I had met either of them, and he put his hand on my thigh under the table. He was such a dog that way.”
Yesterday, the Kennedys buried Mary in Hyannisport, near the famous family compound. In life, Mary had been banned from there for years. In death, she is now the good Kennedy wife, keeping up appearances.
If you were related to these people — really, would you tell anyone?
Yet somehow, Americans have continued to imbue the Kennedy name with qualities long ago revealed to be mere chimeras, as ghostly as the hoary, faux-patrician rituals to which they cling: Capture the Flag, touch football, speaking with Brahmin accents.
The day after Mary Kennedy was found hanging in her barn, her estranged husband did what his family does best: sincerely insincere damage control.
“A lot of times, I don’t know how she made it through the day,” Robert Kennedy Jr. said this week. “She was in a lot of agony for a lot of her life.”
The self-serving implication: not that he would ever know how she came to be that way.
“I remember being seated at a dinner next to Bobby around 10 years ago that she was also at,” a close friend of Mary’s told The Post last week. “It was the first time I had met either of them, and he put his hand on my thigh under the table. He was such a dog that way.”
Yesterday, the Kennedys buried Mary in Hyannisport, near the famous family compound. In life, Mary had been banned from there for years. In death, she is now the good Kennedy wife, keeping up appearances.
Half of Florida high school students fail reading test
Half of Florida high school students fail reading test - Yahoo! News Canada
Nearly half of Florida high school students failed the reading portion of the state's new toughened standardized test, education officials said on Friday.
Nearly half of Florida high school students failed the reading portion of the state's new toughened standardized test, education officials said on Friday.
When government is the looter
When government is the looter - The Washington Post
They are being persecuted by two governments eager to profit from what is antiseptically called the “equitable sharing” of the fruits of civil forfeiture, a process of government enrichment that often is indistinguishable from robbery.
They are being persecuted by two governments eager to profit from what is antiseptically called the “equitable sharing” of the fruits of civil forfeiture, a process of government enrichment that often is indistinguishable from robbery.
Allen Park considers subcontracting public safety to shore up $1.6M deficit
Allen Park considers subcontracting public safety to shore up $1.6M deficit
Allen Park — The city might consider subcontracting police and fire services with a neighboring community as it prepares its 2012-13 budget that is expected to garner the attention of state officials who have been keeping an eye on the city's financial troubles.
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120520/METRO01/205200310#ixzz1vOq7JQMz
Allen Park — The city might consider subcontracting police and fire services with a neighboring community as it prepares its 2012-13 budget that is expected to garner the attention of state officials who have been keeping an eye on the city's financial troubles.
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120520/METRO01/205200310#ixzz1vOq7JQMz
In Detroit's distressed areas, the neighbors left, and now services disappear
In the Davison Freeway and East McNichols area on Detroit's east side, Rosetta Newby knows the cost of living in a neighborhood marked by abandonment.
Her homeowners insurance is escalating, and no other company will insure her at an affordable rate, she said.
Her bank turned her down for a loan for new windows and other improvements to her home of 44 years on Charest.
There's no grocery store near her, and few streetlights work.
All that's left is a sprinkle of residents, shells of houses and vacant lots framed by crumbling sidewalks.
Her homeowners insurance is escalating, and no other company will insure her at an affordable rate, she said.
Her bank turned her down for a loan for new windows and other improvements to her home of 44 years on Charest.
There's no grocery store near her, and few streetlights work.
All that's left is a sprinkle of residents, shells of houses and vacant lots framed by crumbling sidewalks.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Study ranks Michigan as one of most corrupt states for state-level politicians
The State News :: Study ranks Michigan as one of most corrupt states for state-level politicians
Michigan state-level politicians can get away with some of the most corruption in the nation, according to a study released this week.
A state integrity survey argues Michigan financial disclosure regulations are too lax, allowing state lawmakers to keep hidden potential financial conflicts of interest and keep perks from lobbyists off the books.
Michigan state-level politicians can get away with some of the most corruption in the nation, according to a study released this week.
A state integrity survey argues Michigan financial disclosure regulations are too lax, allowing state lawmakers to keep hidden potential financial conflicts of interest and keep perks from lobbyists off the books.
Why was Obama a Birther until he decided to run for president?
Why was Obama a Birther until he decided to run for president? | The Daily Caller
Yesterday, Big Government reported that back in 1991, Obama’s literary agency, Acton & Dystel, put out a bio claiming he was born in Kenya:Yesterday, Big Government reported that back in 1991,
Politico Covers Up Obama Campaigns Alleged Attempt to Bribe Rev. Wright
Politico Covers Up Obama Campaigns Alleged Attempt to Bribe Rev. Wright
What Politico glaringly chose to leave out of its in-depth and oh-so detailed reporting, though, is the primary reason Reverend Wright is back in the news, but one inconvenient to President Obama's re-election chances:
According to Edward Klein in today’s New York Post, then-Senator Barack Obama’s political campaign tried, through back channels, to bribe Rev. Jeremiah Wright not to speak during the 2008 election cycle. The price: $150,000.
The bribery story broke just this week but, per the usual, not in the mainstream media -- even though John Edwards is currently on trial for a similar allegation that was uncovered by outlets other than a corrupt MSM that refused to report on a story that might have hurt the election chances of another presidential candidate with a "D" after his name.
You sensing a pattern here?
What Politico glaringly chose to leave out of its in-depth and oh-so detailed reporting, though, is the primary reason Reverend Wright is back in the news, but one inconvenient to President Obama's re-election chances:
According to Edward Klein in today’s New York Post, then-Senator Barack Obama’s political campaign tried, through back channels, to bribe Rev. Jeremiah Wright not to speak during the 2008 election cycle. The price: $150,000.
The bribery story broke just this week but, per the usual, not in the mainstream media -- even though John Edwards is currently on trial for a similar allegation that was uncovered by outlets other than a corrupt MSM that refused to report on a story that might have hurt the election chances of another presidential candidate with a "D" after his name.
You sensing a pattern here?
Snyder considering 'interlocal' Canadian bridge agreement
Snyder considering 'interlocal' Canadian bridge agreement | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com
Snyder opposes efforts by the owners of the Ambassador Bridge to build a second span. They’re fighting Snyder’s efforts to build a separate bridge.
The Michigan Campaign Finance Network reports the Detroit International Bridge Co. has spent $1.6 million this year on TV ads opposing the new bridge Snyder and Canadian officials support.
It’s also pushing a ballot proposal requiring voters’ approval to build the alternative bridge.
Snyder opposes efforts by the owners of the Ambassador Bridge to build a second span. They’re fighting Snyder’s efforts to build a separate bridge.
The Michigan Campaign Finance Network reports the Detroit International Bridge Co. has spent $1.6 million this year on TV ads opposing the new bridge Snyder and Canadian officials support.
It’s also pushing a ballot proposal requiring voters’ approval to build the alternative bridge.
Why Germany’s solar subsidies were bound to fail
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One of the world’s biggest green-energy public-policy experiments is coming to a bitter end in Germany, with important lessons for policymakers elsewhere.
Germany once prided itself on being the “photovoltaic world champion”, doling out generous subsidies – totaling more than $130 billion, according to research from Germany’s Ruhr University – to citizens to invest in solar energy.
But now the German government is vowing to cut the subsidies sooner than planned, and to phase out support over the next five years.
What went wrong?
There is a fundamental problem with subsidizing inefficient green technology: it is affordable only if it is done in tiny, tokenistic amounts.
Using the government’s generous subsidies, Germans installed 7.5 gigawatts of photovoltaic (PV) capacity last year, more than double what the government had deemed “acceptable.”
It is estimated that this increase alone will lead to a $260 hike in the average consumer’s annual power bill.
According to Der Spiegel, even members of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s staff are now describing the policy as a massive money pit. Philipp Rösler, Germany’s minister of economics and technology, has called the spiraling solar subsidies a “threat to the economy.”
One of the world’s biggest green-energy public-policy experiments is coming to a bitter end in Germany, with important lessons for policymakers elsewhere.
Germany once prided itself on being the “photovoltaic world champion”, doling out generous subsidies – totaling more than $130 billion, according to research from Germany’s Ruhr University – to citizens to invest in solar energy.
But now the German government is vowing to cut the subsidies sooner than planned, and to phase out support over the next five years.
What went wrong?
There is a fundamental problem with subsidizing inefficient green technology: it is affordable only if it is done in tiny, tokenistic amounts.
Using the government’s generous subsidies, Germans installed 7.5 gigawatts of photovoltaic (PV) capacity last year, more than double what the government had deemed “acceptable.”
It is estimated that this increase alone will lead to a $260 hike in the average consumer’s annual power bill.
According to Der Spiegel, even members of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s staff are now describing the policy as a massive money pit. Philipp Rösler, Germany’s minister of economics and technology, has called the spiraling solar subsidies a “threat to the economy.”
Support petition to place plan to increase renewable energy on the ballot
Viewpoint: Support petition to place plan to increase renewable energy on the ballot | MLive.com
“Michigan 25 by 2025” is a bipartisan proposal to increase Michigan’s renewable energy standard to 25 percent by the year 2025.
Today our state gets just 3.6 percent of our energy from renewable sources.
The proposal also includes provisions to prevent utilities from hiking rates on consumers, and creates incentives for hiring Michigan workers and using Michigan products when companies build wind farms or solar arrays.
“Michigan 25 by 2025” is a bipartisan proposal to increase Michigan’s renewable energy standard to 25 percent by the year 2025.
Today our state gets just 3.6 percent of our energy from renewable sources.
The proposal also includes provisions to prevent utilities from hiking rates on consumers, and creates incentives for hiring Michigan workers and using Michigan products when companies build wind farms or solar arrays.
In the U.K., the Nanny-State Apocalypse Is Now
In the U.K., the Nanny-State Apocalypse Is Now | Power Line
How helpless can people become, in the grip of a relentless, cradle to grave nanny state?
Here in the U.S., we still have time to turn back; most Americans are still horrified by the Life of Julia as a dependent of the state
.
But in the United Kingdom, the Rubicon seems to have been crossed.
That is my conclusion, anyway, after seeing this piece in the Telegraph: the British government will be advising its citizens on how to change diapers, breast feed babies, and engage in “baby talk.”
New parents will be given government advice on changing nappies, breastfeeding and “baby talk” under a multi-million pound initiative to support family life.
Because family life is impossible without government programs.
David Cameron said it was “ludicrous” that parents received more training in how to drive a car than in how to raise children.
Not at all. Raising children is natural, driving a car is not.
Moreover, people do get advice: mothers get it from their mothers and grandmothers, and from sisters, cousins and friends who have had children before them.
One would think this is a whole lot better than emails from a government bureaucrat.
A £3.4million digital information service, which begins today, will provide free email alerts and text messages with NHS advice “on everything from teething to tantrums”, Mr Cameron said.
This is the same National Health Service that is storing patients on gurneys rather than in rooms because it is out of money.
How helpless can people become, in the grip of a relentless, cradle to grave nanny state?
Here in the U.S., we still have time to turn back; most Americans are still horrified by the Life of Julia as a dependent of the state
.
But in the United Kingdom, the Rubicon seems to have been crossed.
That is my conclusion, anyway, after seeing this piece in the Telegraph: the British government will be advising its citizens on how to change diapers, breast feed babies, and engage in “baby talk.”
New parents will be given government advice on changing nappies, breastfeeding and “baby talk” under a multi-million pound initiative to support family life.
Because family life is impossible without government programs.
David Cameron said it was “ludicrous” that parents received more training in how to drive a car than in how to raise children.
Not at all. Raising children is natural, driving a car is not.
Moreover, people do get advice: mothers get it from their mothers and grandmothers, and from sisters, cousins and friends who have had children before them.
One would think this is a whole lot better than emails from a government bureaucrat.
A £3.4million digital information service, which begins today, will provide free email alerts and text messages with NHS advice “on everything from teething to tantrums”, Mr Cameron said.
This is the same National Health Service that is storing patients on gurneys rather than in rooms because it is out of money.
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