Now Lansing Politicians Want a Poet Laureate!

Now Lansing Politicians Want a Poet Laureate! [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"Maybe it’s something in the water.
In recent weeks Lansing politicians have proposed laws mandating an official poem for Michigan and forcing taxpayers to buy a state flag for the survivors of current or former legislators when they die. 
Now comes yet another piece of institutional grandiosity: a bill to create an official state poet laureate.

Never mind pension underfunding and damaged roads, to name two issues crying out for legislative solutions; members of our full-time Legislature seem to have both the time and the sense of entitlement to designate an official state poet.

Alas, given the usual political incentives, were the measure to become law (unlikely) the candidates would probably sound less like the ancient Greek Homer of “Iliad” and “Odyssey” fame and more like a modern namesake — Homer Simpson. Doh!

Iran May Have Just Accidently Blown The Lid Off This Secret They've Been Hiding From America And Israel

Iran May Have Just Accidently Blown The Lid Off This Secret They've Been Hiding From America And Israel:

"It’s not the first time this sort of mysterious explosion has led to speculation about the extent and condition of Iran’s nuclear program. Back in May of this year, Israel National News reported an immense, unexplained blast outside a city in northern Iran."

VIDEO: Will the PC Police Force Subway to Remove This New Ad Because it’s ‘Offensive’ to Muslims?

VIDEO: Will the PC Police Force Subway to Remove This New Ad Because it’s ‘Offensive’ to Muslims?:

"In June, TPNN reported that a Texas man was told to remove his American flag because “it’s a threat to Muslims.” And just days ago, we reported that a KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) banned moistened hand wipes because they might offend Muslim customers."

Honestly, are we Americans or are we sheep?


We are so going to regret all this PC-BS.

Ouch: Obama Might Feel Like Giving Up And Resigning After What Democrats Are Doing To Him

Ouch: Obama Might Feel Like Giving Up And Resigning After What Democrats Are Doing To Him:

"President Obama’s slumping approval ratings have been widely reported, but now there’s a new wrinkle in the president’s polling that may explain why Democrat candidates want to keep their distance from the head of their party — and a great distance, at that."

Cuz most teachers were girls?-The state of boys: In crisis

The state of boys: In crisis « Watchdog.org:
"...boys aren’t just heading into a danger zone but already are living in it.


Some national statistics:
*Preschool boys are expelled nearly five times more often than girls
*Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with learning disorders
*Boys are 30 percent more likely to flunk out or drop out of school

Here in New Mexico, the figures are just as bad, if not worse.
Two weeks ago, the Legislative Finance Committee released the state’s dropout rates, and the statistics were sobering: 58 percent of the dropouts were boys — 16 percent higher than for girls.
The people at LFC did some more digging for me and came back with even more depressing numbers.
Boys make up 62.5 percent of the students in the past school year suspended or expelled and 60.7 percent of those who had to repeat the ninth grade.
The numbers for Hispanic and Native American boys were disproportionately high.
The pattern continues into higher education."

Here’s the Picture Involving Two Children That Atheists Are Demanding Officials Remove From a School — and the District’s Bold Response | TheBlaze.com

Here’s the Picture Involving Two Children That Atheists Are Demanding Officials Remove From a School — and the District’s Bold Response | TheBlaze.com:

"A painting on display in an Oklahoma middle school’s main office has caught the ire of atheist activists who are demanding that officials immediately remove it."

The cops woulda come soon. It was donut thing--------A Texas man packing heat took care of things when armed robbers burst into a bar

A Texas man packing heat took care of things when armed robbers burst into a bar | Rare:
"Four male armed robbers burst into EJ’s Place in Houston early Saturday morning and demanded money from patrons.
One man wasn’t having it—and he was armed.
A brief shootout took place that killed two of the perpetrators and sent the others into flight.
The armed man also left the scene of the shooting.
KHOU speculates that he may have realized having his gun in the bar, even if he had a concealed carry permit, was a felony.
A customer told KHOU that the man who saved the day frequents the bar, normally stays until close, and walks female bartenders to their cars."

Liberals May Be Panicking After This Welfare Secret That They Never Wanted Out Was Exposed

Liberals May Be Panicking After This Welfare Secret That They Never Wanted Out Was Exposed: "Colorado welfare recipients have withdrawn millions of dollars from ATMs outside the state in the past two years, even outside the contiguous United States. This finding comes after reports that Colorado welfare recipients withdrew hundreds of thousands from ATMs in liquor stores, casinos, and marijuana shops in the state, all illegal under federal law."

Always trust "experts". ALWAYS! Especially when they agree---------Enterovirus outbreak likely not coming from undocumented children, experts say

Enterovirus outbreak likely not coming from undocumented children, experts say | MLive.com

You can always trust your government........CNN Reporter Returning from Liberia ‘Horrified’ by Lack of Ebola Screening at Airport

CNN Reporter Returning from Liberia ‘Horrified’ by Lack of Ebola Screening at Airport | RedFlagNews.com:
(Mikael Thalen, IW) -- Speaking with HLN’s Robin Meade, CNN senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen revealed the horrifying incident in detail.
“I expected that they were going to take my temperature, they were going to ask me lots of questions, but they didn’t,” Cohen said.
Troubled by the lack of questioning, Cohen revealed her role as a journalist covering the Ebola outbreak, assuming an enhanced screening would then take place."

NYT Reporter: Global Warming, Not ISIS, Greatest U.S. Threat

NYT Reporter: Global Warming, Not ISIS, Greatest U.S. Threat | The Daily Caller:
"During a discussion Monday about the heated Islamic-extremism debate between Bill Maher and Ben Affleck on HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher” Friday night, New York Times political reporter Nick Confessore told “Morning Joe” hosts that neither ISIS nor radical Islam is the greatest existential threat America faces.
What could be worse?
Global warming, said Confessore.
“In 2014, what is the gravest threat to civilization right now?” Scarborough asked NBC foreign correspondent Ayman Mohyeldin.
“I would not say any of those.
I would not say that radical Islam is the greatest threat to civilization today,” said Mohyeldin.
Scarborough interjected, asking,
“What is?”
“Global warming,” said Confessore."

Why Do Michigan Residents Falsely Believe Education Spending Is Down?

Why Do Michigan Residents Falsely Believe Education Spending Is Down? [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"Why Do Michigan Residents Falsely Believe Education Spending Is Down?
'If you repeat a lie long enough, people begin to believe it'
State and federal funding for education by year.
In three of her last four budgets, Gov. Jennifer Granholm cut state funding to K-12 schools.
In Gov. Rick Snyder's first four budgets, he has increased state funding to K-12 schools, up to a record $12 billion in 2014-15, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency.
So how is Gov. Snyder being tagged by critics as the villain who has cut funding to school children?
The answer lies in how the complicated nature of school funding has been the most misunderstood story reported in the media, as well as a campaign to portray schools as underfunded.
“If you repeat a lie long enough, people begin to believe it,” said Charles Owens, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business.
“The MEA and other apologists for the previous administration continue to repeat that lie. 
A lot of school superintendents continue to repeat that lie. 
And it’s a lie because it doesn’t consider total funding.”"

Scarborough: 'Americans Don't Believe' White House On Ebola | The Daily Caller

Scarborough: 'Americans Don't Believe' White House On Ebola | The Daily Caller:

“Meet The Press” panelist Joe Scarborough slammed the White House Sunday, saying simply that no one believes them regarding the recent Ebola scare after a man in Dallas was diagnosed with the virus."


REALLY?

George Will: Big government can't be trust to fight Ebola

"Staying Ebola Free" - Helpful Tips on Avoiding Ebola

History for October 7

History for October 7 - On-This-Day.com
James Whitcomb Riley 1853, Niels Bohr 1885, Henry Wallace 1888 


Andy Devine 1905, Desmond Tutu (South Africa) 1931, Oliver North 1943 


1765 - Nine American colonies sent a total of 28 delegates to New York City for the Stamp Act Congress. The delegates adopted the "Declaration of Rights and Grievances." 


1777 - During the American Revolution the second Battle of Saratoga began. 


1949 - The German Democratic Republic (East Germany) was formed. 


1950 - The U.S.-led U.N. forces crossed the 38th parallel and entered North Korea. China in November proved their threat to enter the war by sending several hundred thousand troops over the border into North Korea. 


1968 - The Motion Picture Association of America adopted the film-rating system that ranged for "G" to "X." 


1981 - The Egyptian parliament, after the assassination of Anwar Sadat, named Vice President Hosni Mubarak the next president of Egypt. 


1993 - U.S. President Clinton sent more troops, heavy armor, and naval firepower to Somalia. 

2003 - In California, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor in the recall election of Governor Gray Davis. 

In the Wake of Three American Beheadings by Muslim Terrorists, Ben Affleck Passionately Defends Islam

In the Wake of Three American Beheadings by Muslim Terrorists, Ben Affleck Passionately Defends Islam:

"Ben Affleck fans may find themselves scratching their heads over not only his emotional response in defending Islam, following the beheading of three Americans by Muslims terrorists, but even more so by the words that he uttered in defense of Islam."

Send Ben and the rest of liberal Hollywood a message; stop supporting their films!

Bye-Bye Ben!

BREAKING: Source Claims Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi to Be Released

BREAKING: Source Claims Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi to Be Released:

"Having crossed just feet into Mexico with these firearms has cost the veteran nearly eight months of his life as he has lingered in a Mexican jail cell as his combat-induced PTSD has worsened while President Obama has done nothing to secure the release of the Marine. "

Could Barack Obama Be Deported Over Using a Fraudulent Birth Certificate? Yes, Says Former DOJ Attorney

Could Barack Obama Be Deported Over Using a Fraudulent Birth Certificate? Yes, Says Former DOJ Attorney:

"Larry Klayman, a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney, who also founded Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch, as well as being the first attorney in history to have obtained a court ruling that a President of the United States (Bill Clinton) had committed a crime, is suing to get Barack Obama deported from the United States."


I wonder if he would try to use the Dream Act. 

Obama Claims We’re Better Off Economically; Meanwhile, Guess How Many Americans are on Food Stamps…

Obama Claims We’re Better Off Economically; Meanwhile, Guess How Many Americans are on Food Stamps…:

"To put it another way: more than 46 million Americans each month rely upon the government to put food in their mouths. While this may seem innocuous, one should wonder what the voting habits of these 46+ million are; are they more likely to vote for lawmakers who spur innovation and opportunity? Or are they more likely to vote for those who keep the “free” benefits flowing?"

Obama Praises the Mosque of the Oklahoma Beheader? Yes, He Did

Obama Praises the Mosque of the Oklahoma Beheader? Yes, He Did:

"Yet, despite these events and this evidence supporting that this was a case of jihad in America, Barack Obama has said nothing about Hufford’s beheading. His silence has been eerily deafening as some in government, and some liberal pundits,  have declared this to be workplace violence. In fact, on the Saturday after Hufford’s beheading at the hands of a Muslim jihadist, Obama did not even mention the incident. Instead, in his weekly address, he talked about how, at least in his view, America is leading in the world."


The president has betrayed the American people.  The enemy lies within.

Holi crapoli! This is a BIG list!-------The big list: Female teachers with students

The big list: Female teachers with students
Here is a list of the teacher ‘sexpidemic’ cases WND has documented where female teachers have been accused, or convicted, of assaulting students:

Is video "proof" that something didn't happen, enough?-----Catalonia passes historic anti-homophobia law

EUobserver / Catalonia passes historic anti-homophobia law:
BRUSSELS - Catalonia’s new anti-homophobe legislation could see offenders fined up to €14,000 for attacks carried out against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transsexuals (LGTB).
“Without sanctions, this law would be a mere statement of intent.
This is meant as a deterrent,” Anna Simo, of the leftist Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), was quoted as saying in El Pais.
The legislation requires a person accused of homophobia to prove their innocence in a twist which has drawn criticism from the autonomous community’s Catholic base and conservative political groups alike.
Bishops of Catalonia over the weekend expressed some reservations that the law could also erode a person’s presumption of innocence.
The conservative Popular Party (PP) and the Catalan nationalists of Unio had vetoed the law but were outnumbered by the Catalan socialists and other left wing groups.

Allen West Unleashes Powerful Anti-Obama Rant

Allen West Unleashes Powerful Anti-Obama Rant:

“No B. Hussein,” West concluded, “we’re not better off than we were six years ago – and sadly we still have two more years of you. Go ahead and make your speech at Northwestern University, because everyone other than your kool-aid drinking progressive socialist acolytes ain’t listening to your lies anymore.”