RealClearPolitics - The Nanny State Has Blown the Bank
"I'm still trying to imagine the scenario in which this ends well. (Give me more time!)
The closest thing I can see to hope is currently invested in the tea party movement of the U.S. Notwithstanding the slanders heaped upon it, this movement is good-willed, riot-free, indeed situationally non-urban, and under the leadership of basically sane people.
Of course, there is no guarantee that any movement devoted to genuine political change can remain so, under the inevitable provocations.
But something must be done, and here is the closest thing, anywhere in the West, to a political movement committed to the only measure that can possibly save us from riding over that cliff."
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Righthaven Lawsuits: A Chilling Effect on the Blogosphere?
Righthaven Lawsuits: A Chilling Effect on the Blogosphere? - Big Journalism
"The Las Vegas Review-Journal has contracted with a company called Righthaven.
Righthaven sues web sites that they say are violating the copyright laws by sharing the R-J stories.
No warning, no request to take down the material, no shot across the bow—it’s nuclear right out of the box.
Virtually every other newspaper across the country asks “offending” web sites to just take down the material, and lawsuits are used only as a last resort."
"The Las Vegas Review-Journal has contracted with a company called Righthaven.
Righthaven sues web sites that they say are violating the copyright laws by sharing the R-J stories.
No warning, no request to take down the material, no shot across the bow—it’s nuclear right out of the box.
Virtually every other newspaper across the country asks “offending” web sites to just take down the material, and lawsuits are used only as a last resort."
Friday, September 10, 2010
Quote of the Day
CARPE DIEM: Quote of the Day
"'A man who chooses between drinking a glass of milk and a glass of a solution of potassium cyanide does not choose between two beverages; he chooses between life and death.
A society that chooses between capitalism and socialism does not choose between two social systems; it chooses between social cooperation and the disintegration of society.
Socialism is not an alternative to capitalism; it is an alternative to any system under which men can live as human beings.'"
"'A man who chooses between drinking a glass of milk and a glass of a solution of potassium cyanide does not choose between two beverages; he chooses between life and death.
A society that chooses between capitalism and socialism does not choose between two social systems; it chooses between social cooperation and the disintegration of society.
Socialism is not an alternative to capitalism; it is an alternative to any system under which men can live as human beings.'"
Monica Conyers behind bars in W.Va prison camp
Monica Conyers behind bars in W.Va prison camp freep.com Detroit Free Press
"Conyers, federal inmate No. 43693-039, self-surrendered at roughly 1:40 p.m. at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp"
"Conyers, federal inmate No. 43693-039, self-surrendered at roughly 1:40 p.m. at the Alderson Federal Prison Camp"
New GM CEO's pay package worth $9 million
New GM CEO's pay package worth $9 million - Yahoo! News
"New General Motors Co. CEO Daniel Akerson will get the same $9 million pay package as the man he replaced, Ed Whitacre."
Chairman Barry still approves the free jets for car execs?
"New General Motors Co. CEO Daniel Akerson will get the same $9 million pay package as the man he replaced, Ed Whitacre."
Chairman Barry still approves the free jets for car execs?
Muskegon Heights' old Roosevelt Elementary School may graduate from retirement to new role: reading center
Muskegon Heights' old Roosevelt Elementary School may graduate from retirement to new role: reading center MLive.com
"The building that housed the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Muskegon Heights might see new life as an after-school reading center.
That's the plan being developed by school officials who see a crucial need to increase reading proficiency among all students, said Muskegon Heights Superintendent Dana Bryant."
If our current schools aren't teaching reading.....well what the heck are they doing?
And why put the same non-teachers in charge of doing the same job they admit they have already failed at?
"It's for the children" just doesn't cut it anymore!
We all know it's "FOR THE TEACHERS" and screw the kids.
"The building that housed the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Muskegon Heights might see new life as an after-school reading center.
That's the plan being developed by school officials who see a crucial need to increase reading proficiency among all students, said Muskegon Heights Superintendent Dana Bryant."
If our current schools aren't teaching reading.....well what the heck are they doing?
And why put the same non-teachers in charge of doing the same job they admit they have already failed at?
"It's for the children" just doesn't cut it anymore!
We all know it's "FOR THE TEACHERS" and screw the kids.
Lumberjacks' No. 2 draft pick Joe Cox verbally commits to Michigan State
Lumberjacks' No. 2 draft pick Joe Cox verbally commits to Michigan State MLive.com
"Joe Cox, the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ second selection in the United States Hockey League’s futures draft, has made a verbal commitment to play for the Michigan State Spartans."
"Joe Cox, the Muskegon Lumberjacks’ second selection in the United States Hockey League’s futures draft, has made a verbal commitment to play for the Michigan State Spartans."
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Column of Molten Rock Found Under Yellowstone
FOXNews.com - Column of Molten Rock Found Under Yellowstone
"perhaps shed light on some larger mysteries. 'If you look at the mass extinctions on Earth,' Camp said, 'we think that a few may have been associated with eruptions from mantle plumes.'"
"perhaps shed light on some larger mysteries. 'If you look at the mass extinctions on Earth,' Camp said, 'we think that a few may have been associated with eruptions from mantle plumes.'"
South Dakota Flex-Fuel Vehicles Test Lower Ethanol Blend
KELOLAND.com South Dakota Flex-Fuel Vehicles Test Lower Ethanol Blend
"Although E-85 was 23 cents per gallon cheaper than the standard 10 percent ethanol blend, tests showed that the 23 percent decrease in gas mileage negated the cost savings."
Interesting that the state government figured this out.
"Although E-85 was 23 cents per gallon cheaper than the standard 10 percent ethanol blend, tests showed that the 23 percent decrease in gas mileage negated the cost savings."
Interesting that the state government figured this out.
San Francisco County Jail installs condom machines for inmates -
San Francisco County Jail installs condom machines for inmates -
"San Francisco County Jail has installed 16 condom machines for the 75- inmates at its San Bruno lockup,"
16 machines for 75 inmates?
"San Francisco County Jail has installed 16 condom machines for the 75- inmates at its San Bruno lockup,"
16 machines for 75 inmates?
Iran FM: Zionists behind U.S. church's plan to burn Koran
Iran FM: Zionists behind U.S. church's plan to burn Koran - Haaretz Daily Newspaper Israel News
"Tehran on Thursday said that Israel was behind the plan by a United States pastor to burn copies of the Koran on the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the official news agency IRNA reported."
Dang Jews!
They even control the loonie Christians!
"Tehran on Thursday said that Israel was behind the plan by a United States pastor to burn copies of the Koran on the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the official news agency IRNA reported."
Dang Jews!
They even control the loonie Christians!
Cotton crunch could push up apparel prices in 2011
Cotton crunch could push up apparel prices in 2011 - Sep. 9, 2010
"The reason: Cotton prices have nearly doubled this year, hitting a near 15-year high following a chain of events among major Asian cotton producers that has choked off global supply."
"The reason: Cotton prices have nearly doubled this year, hitting a near 15-year high following a chain of events among major Asian cotton producers that has choked off global supply."
Check's In The Mail
Check's In The Mail - IBD - Investors.com
"The U.S. Postal Service expects to lose $7 billion in the current fiscal year and delivers less mail each year.
It could use some fiscal austerity.
But the postal workers union wants more, more, more."
"The U.S. Postal Service expects to lose $7 billion in the current fiscal year and delivers less mail each year.
It could use some fiscal austerity.
But the postal workers union wants more, more, more."
New 3D speed bump of girl crossing road that suddenly 'appears' in front of drivers
New 3D speed bump of girl crossing road that suddenly 'appears' in front of drivers Mail Online
"It sounds like a terrifying experience that would make even the most seasoned of drivers panic or even crash.
But a school in Canada is using a bizarre 3D optical illusion of a young girl crossing the road to try and make drivers slow down.
The image of a girl chasing after a ball is painted on the road and elongated to make it appear three-dimensional when seen from an approaching car."
Our governments are at war with their own citizens...everywhere!
"It sounds like a terrifying experience that would make even the most seasoned of drivers panic or even crash.
But a school in Canada is using a bizarre 3D optical illusion of a young girl crossing the road to try and make drivers slow down.
The image of a girl chasing after a ball is painted on the road and elongated to make it appear three-dimensional when seen from an approaching car."
Our governments are at war with their own citizens...everywhere!
GRPS raises could help narrow pay gap
GRPS raises could help narrow pay gap WOOD TV8
"GRPS is looking at raises for teachers and other employees"
"Narrow pay gap" with WHO?
The unemployed/underemployed who have no pensions in Michigan?
We tighten our belts while they buy new, bigger belts with our money.
Yes, there is really two Americas, we who pay and the public employees who take......everlastingly!
"GRPS is looking at raises for teachers and other employees"
"Narrow pay gap" with WHO?
The unemployed/underemployed who have no pensions in Michigan?
We tighten our belts while they buy new, bigger belts with our money.
Yes, there is really two Americas, we who pay and the public employees who take......everlastingly!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
How To Tie Your Shoes Really Fast
CARPE DIEM: How To Tie Your Shoes Really Fast
This is really amazing....and a bit creepy that we were told how to do it the wrong way for 10,000 years.....
This is really amazing....and a bit creepy that we were told how to do it the wrong way for 10,000 years.....
Jesse Jackson says Holland's battery plant belongs in Detroit
Jesse Jackson says Holland's battery plant belongs in Detroit MLive.com
"In addition to voicing his opposition to urban farming in Detroit ('cute but foolish'), civil rights leader Jesse Jackson's remarks to the Detroit City Council on Tuesday featured some provocative comments about the new battery plant in Holland.
Specifically: It should be in Detroit."
"In addition to voicing his opposition to urban farming in Detroit ('cute but foolish'), civil rights leader Jesse Jackson's remarks to the Detroit City Council on Tuesday featured some provocative comments about the new battery plant in Holland.
Specifically: It should be in Detroit."
Pension Insanity: $75,000 Salary Turns Into $155,000 Pension for One Kindergarten Teacher
Champion News: "Every time I think I cannot possibly be any more cynical about public pensions and salaries than I already am, I find some new data to prove me wrong yet again. Yes it's true; I am still not cynical enough."
August 19, 2010 - Cost of Government Day Has Arrived!
Americans for Tax Reform Center for Fiscal Accountability
"In 2010, Cost of Government Day falls on August 19.
Working people must toil 231 days out of the year just to meet all costs imposed by government - 8 days later than last year and a full 32 days longer than 2008.
In other words, in 2010 the cost of government consumes 63.41 percent of national income"
"In 2010, Cost of Government Day falls on August 19.
Working people must toil 231 days out of the year just to meet all costs imposed by government - 8 days later than last year and a full 32 days longer than 2008.
In other words, in 2010 the cost of government consumes 63.41 percent of national income"
Obama Added More to National Debt in First 19 Months Than All Presidents from Washington Through Reagan Combined, Says Gov’t Data
CNSNews.com - Obama Added More to National Debt in First 19 Months Than All Presidents from Washington Through Reagan Combined, Says Gov’t Data
"In the first 19 months of the Obama administration, the federal debt held by the public increased by $2.5260 trillion, which is more than the cumulative total of the national debt held by the public that was amassed by all U.S. presidents from George Washington through Ronald Reagan."
"In the first 19 months of the Obama administration, the federal debt held by the public increased by $2.5260 trillion, which is more than the cumulative total of the national debt held by the public that was amassed by all U.S. presidents from George Washington through Ronald Reagan."
Retiring at 65 no longer looks realistic
Retiring at 65 no longer looks realistic women, work, time - Home - The Orange County Register
"Older boomers looking forward to retirement after a lifetime of labor are finding the promised 60-plus land of plenty evaporating along with jobs and investments."
"Older boomers looking forward to retirement after a lifetime of labor are finding the promised 60-plus land of plenty evaporating along with jobs and investments."
Who dares speak out against pensions?
Who dares speak out against pensions? Mitchell Schnurman Dallas Business, Texas Busi...
"But what about the article's brave ideas: mustering the political will to fix the pension, embracing a painful remedy and paying the fiddler?"
"But what about the article's brave ideas: mustering the political will to fix the pension, embracing a painful remedy and paying the fiddler?"
East Lansing protest of Quran burning planned for Saturday
East Lansing protest of Quran burning planned for Saturday lansingstatejournal.com
"An East Lansing church is holding a “counter-event” to this weekend's planned burning of copies of the Quran in Florida."
"An East Lansing church is holding a “counter-event” to this weekend's planned burning of copies of the Quran in Florida."
Muskegon Area Running/Biking/Outdoors Meetup Group (Muskegon, MI) - Meetup
Muskegon Area Running/Biking/Outdoors Meetup Group (Muskegon, MI) - Meetup
"Welcome Outdoor Enthusiasts!
This group is open to all people of all ages and skill levels, and events are not limited to just running or biking.
Other activities could include hiking, camping, or pretty much anything involving the outdoors."
"Welcome Outdoor Enthusiasts!
This group is open to all people of all ages and skill levels, and events are not limited to just running or biking.
Other activities could include hiking, camping, or pretty much anything involving the outdoors."
"A small, sad exit for a product and company that can trace their roots to Thomas Alva Edison's innovations in the 1870s."
Althouse: "A small, sad exit for a product and company that can trace their roots to Thomas Alva Edison's innovations in the 1870s."
"'The last major GE factory making ordinary incandescent light bulbs in the United States is closing this month....'
Oh! It is so sad. It is doubly sad. The workers are losing their jobs, and we, who love traditional light bulbs are being deprived of a product we want. And those vile CFL bulbs? They're made in China.
Thanks a lot, Congress.
Now, how many incandescent bulbs do I need to stockpile last until the end of my life? I need to buy them before 2014...."
"'The last major GE factory making ordinary incandescent light bulbs in the United States is closing this month....'
Oh! It is so sad. It is doubly sad. The workers are losing their jobs, and we, who love traditional light bulbs are being deprived of a product we want. And those vile CFL bulbs? They're made in China.
Thanks a lot, Congress.
Now, how many incandescent bulbs do I need to stockpile last until the end of my life? I need to buy them before 2014...."
Chris Dodd's last act: 'Control the people'
Chris Dodd's last act: 'Control the people'
"Homeowners would end up paying exorbitant costs and losing control over their own homes, according to DeWeese.
'To get the money a community must meet environmental standards.
That requires houses to be equipped with new roofs, new windows, and efficient appliances.
They did this last year in Oakland.
It costs an estimated $35,000 to make a house comply with the environmental regulations.
They say homeowners can't sell their houses if they don't meet these standards.'"
"Homeowners would end up paying exorbitant costs and losing control over their own homes, according to DeWeese.
'To get the money a community must meet environmental standards.
That requires houses to be equipped with new roofs, new windows, and efficient appliances.
They did this last year in Oakland.
It costs an estimated $35,000 to make a house comply with the environmental regulations.
They say homeowners can't sell their houses if they don't meet these standards.'"
Living Here in Allentown
Living Here in Allentown [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The 1982 beating death of Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man employed as an industrial draftsman for a Michigan automotive supplier.
Chin's murderers were two laid-off auto workers who mistook him for a man of Japanese descent and thus - to their way of thinking - at fault for their unemployment.
The attackers accepted a plea bargain and had to pay court costs, but after using a baseball bat to slay Chin neither man served time in jail.
LaFaive and I reasoned that foreign automakers learned a lesson from this.
'The murder stood as a stark message to outsiders: you (and your investment) are not welcome in Michigan.'
Shortly after Chin's death, Honda - the world's largest manufacturer of engines - began opening their first auto assembly facilities in the United States. Some of the earliest ones went to Ohio, a state not too different from Michigan, but none have come here."
"The 1982 beating death of Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man employed as an industrial draftsman for a Michigan automotive supplier.
Chin's murderers were two laid-off auto workers who mistook him for a man of Japanese descent and thus - to their way of thinking - at fault for their unemployment.
The attackers accepted a plea bargain and had to pay court costs, but after using a baseball bat to slay Chin neither man served time in jail.
LaFaive and I reasoned that foreign automakers learned a lesson from this.
'The murder stood as a stark message to outsiders: you (and your investment) are not welcome in Michigan.'
Shortly after Chin's death, Honda - the world's largest manufacturer of engines - began opening their first auto assembly facilities in the United States. Some of the earliest ones went to Ohio, a state not too different from Michigan, but none have come here."
Paris Video Shows the Future of Ground Zero
American Thinker: Paris Video Shows the Future of Ground Zero
"Yes, the Ground Zero Victory Mega-Mosque will symbolize physical conquest, but it is, after all, only an inert thing.
The real conquest will be the ownership of the public space around it, asserted by the fanatics from all over the world who will flock there five times a day for prayers.
They'll pray in the mosque and they'll pray in the streets, face to the ground, with a rakish tilt of their derrieres to the sky from which their blessed destruction came burning down.
They'll block off street after street, refusing passage to people who live and work there, choking off the economic bloodstream of the shops and restaurants and offices that keep the struggling neighborhood alive"
This is creepy...and it's happening right now in Dearborn and New York!
"Yes, the Ground Zero Victory Mega-Mosque will symbolize physical conquest, but it is, after all, only an inert thing.
The real conquest will be the ownership of the public space around it, asserted by the fanatics from all over the world who will flock there five times a day for prayers.
They'll pray in the mosque and they'll pray in the streets, face to the ground, with a rakish tilt of their derrieres to the sky from which their blessed destruction came burning down.
They'll block off street after street, refusing passage to people who live and work there, choking off the economic bloodstream of the shops and restaurants and offices that keep the struggling neighborhood alive"
This is creepy...and it's happening right now in Dearborn and New York!
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