SEIU Sent Key GOP Senator $5K on Day Bill to End 'Forced Unionization' Arrived in Senate [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Roger Khan, R-Saginaw, received $5,000 from the Service Employees International Union on June, 9, 2011.
That was the day House Bill 4003 was sent to the Senate, one day after its passage in the House.
Monday, February 06, 2012
L.A. Teacher Accused of Molesting 23 Children to Keep Lifetime Health Benefits; Not His First Investigation
» L.A. Teacher Accused of Molesting 23 Children to Keep Lifetime Health Benefits; Not His First Investigation - Big Government
A teacher charged with 23 counts of lewd conduct for allegedly molesting and abusing children in his classroom evaded actual termination from the Los Angeles Unified School District enabling him to retain his lifetime health benefits.
A teacher charged with 23 counts of lewd conduct for allegedly molesting and abusing children in his classroom evaded actual termination from the Los Angeles Unified School District enabling him to retain his lifetime health benefits.
Obama's made-up jobless numbers
CURL: Obama's made-up jobless numbers - Washington Times
No one in the mainstream media, busy rewriting the government’s press release on Friday, will bother to question the newest number, or explore what trimtabs.com CEO Charles Biderman said that very day:
“Actual jobs outstanding, not seasonally adjusted, are down 2.9 million over the past two months.
It is only after seasonal adjustments — made at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Labor Statistics economists — that 2.9 million less jobs gets translated into 446,000 new seasonally adjusted jobs for January and December.
No one in the mainstream media, busy rewriting the government’s press release on Friday, will bother to question the newest number, or explore what trimtabs.com CEO Charles Biderman said that very day:
“Actual jobs outstanding, not seasonally adjusted, are down 2.9 million over the past two months.
It is only after seasonal adjustments — made at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Labor Statistics economists — that 2.9 million less jobs gets translated into 446,000 new seasonally adjusted jobs for January and December.
Pensioner with aneurysm that could kill her any minute told NHS won't fund £15k op
Pensioner with aneurysm that could kill her any minute told NHS won't fund £15k op Mail Online
But 10 days ago, the 72-year-old received a letter which said her local NHS trust would not pay for the treatment.
But 10 days ago, the 72-year-old received a letter which said her local NHS trust would not pay for the treatment.
Food Gestapo Seek A Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Sugar
Researchers Seek To Tax And Regulate Sugar Like Alcohol And Tobacco - Investors.com
"researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (where else?) said worldwide consumption of sugar has tripled over the last 50 years and is now contributing to 35 million annual deaths"
"researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (where else?) said worldwide consumption of sugar has tripled over the last 50 years and is now contributing to 35 million annual deaths"
Cops use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru
Cops use stun gun on woman blocking McDonald's drive-thru - NYPOST.com
Authorities say 37-year-old Evangeline Lucca bypassed the order screen and line and pulled directly up to the pick-up window Friday afternoon at the restaurant
Authorities say 37-year-old Evangeline Lucca bypassed the order screen and line and pulled directly up to the pick-up window Friday afternoon at the restaurant
'The Mahdi does not negotiate. Neither should we'
'The Mahdi does not negotiate. Neither should we' TBO.com
The asset interrupted me. "You really don't have any idea who you are dealing with, do you?" he asked.
The asset interrupted me. "You really don't have any idea who you are dealing with, do you?" he asked.
UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food
UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food
Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says a team of UCSF scientists.
Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says a team of UCSF scientists.
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut - CBS News
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
Ford to GM: Pull '2012' Chevy Silverado Super Bowl ad
Ford to GM: Pull '2012' Chevy Silverado Super Bowl ad MLive.com
Officials from the Dearborn-based automaker asked crosstown rival General Motors Co. to stop showing its Super Bowl commercial for the Silverado, which hints that if the world is coming to an end and your driving a Ford, you will die (or not make it to your destination for Twinkies, see video).
Officials from the Dearborn-based automaker asked crosstown rival General Motors Co. to stop showing its Super Bowl commercial for the Silverado, which hints that if the world is coming to an end and your driving a Ford, you will die (or not make it to your destination for Twinkies, see video).
Homeland Security Lexicon: You’re All ‘Militia Extremists’ Now
PJ Media » Homeland Security Lexicon: You’re All ‘Militia Extremists’ Now
So what drives militia extremism according to DHS now is “belief that the government deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms.”
It is demonstrated by opposing “many federal and state authorities’ laws and regulations, (particularly those related to firearms ownership).”
Even more scary is the MSM totally on board with this attitude.
So what drives militia extremism according to DHS now is “belief that the government deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms.”
It is demonstrated by opposing “many federal and state authorities’ laws and regulations, (particularly those related to firearms ownership).”
Even more scary is the MSM totally on board with this attitude.
Red-light cameras boost coffers, rile drivers
Red-light cameras boost coffers, rile drivers
California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world - the fine is so steep that one camera in Oakland generates more than $3 million a year
Government at war with the people.
California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world - the fine is so steep that one camera in Oakland generates more than $3 million a year
Government at war with the people.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
It's takers versus makers and these days the takers are winning
It's takers versus makers and these days the takers are winning Glenn Harlan Reynolds Columnists Washington Examiner
If you tried to hold a series of potluck dinners where a majority brought nothing to the table, but felt entitled to eat their fill, it would probably work out badly.
Yet that’s essentially what we’re doing.
If you tried to hold a series of potluck dinners where a majority brought nothing to the table, but felt entitled to eat their fill, it would probably work out badly.
Yet that’s essentially what we’re doing.
Uphill battle
Uphill battle Aspen Daily News Online
I find fault with your articles recently misinforming the public about uphill skiing at our local ski hills.
Uphill travel on all public land is very much a right and not a privilege.
I find fault with your articles recently misinforming the public about uphill skiing at our local ski hills.
Uphill travel on all public land is very much a right and not a privilege.
Michigan's 'right to work' debate intensifies
Michigan's 'right to work' debate intensifies - chicagotribune.com
Right-to-work laws prohibit labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
Right-to-work laws prohibit labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO
My Way News - 11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO.
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO.
New BS BLS Report Shows Obama Costs US $20 Trillion
New BS BLS Report Shows Obama Costs US $20 Trillion - John Ransom - Townhall Finance
Hey folks, good news!
Another 1.2 million people dropped out the workforce, which means that Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economists can say that unemployment has moved down to 8.3 percent without that messy job-creation thing getting in the way.
Hey folks, good news!
Another 1.2 million people dropped out the workforce, which means that Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economists can say that unemployment has moved down to 8.3 percent without that messy job-creation thing getting in the way.
Muskegon County election season begins with focus on new districts
Muskegon County election season begins with focus on new districts MLive.com
One challenger has made his intentions known regarding the upcoming election.
Jim Riley, an outspoken fiscal conservative from Norton Shores, said he plans on running against Scolnik for that county board seat.
Riley regularly attends the county board meetings and is sometimes critical of the board’s actions.
One challenger has made his intentions known regarding the upcoming election.
Jim Riley, an outspoken fiscal conservative from Norton Shores, said he plans on running against Scolnik for that county board seat.
Riley regularly attends the county board meetings and is sometimes critical of the board’s actions.
Aspen Colorado | AspenTimes.com News
Aspen Colorado AspenTimes.com News
Poll
Which Republican presidential candidate do you support?
I don't want any of these candidates to be president 51.74%
(371)
Mitt Romney 22.32%
(160)
Ron Paul 13.11%
(94)
Newt Gingrich 7.81%
(56)
Rick Santorum 5.02%
(36)
717 votes
Aspen, super rich.
Super liberal.
Poll
Which Republican presidential candidate do you support?
I don't want any of these candidates to be president 51.74%
(371)
Mitt Romney 22.32%
(160)
Ron Paul 13.11%
(94)
Newt Gingrich 7.81%
(56)
Rick Santorum 5.02%
(36)
717 votes
Aspen, super rich.
Super liberal.
Hoosiers Post-Game
Hoosiers Post-Game - WSJ.com
Now that Indiana has passed the first right-to-work measure in a decade, the state's Democrats are trying to find their new footing with organized labor.
After GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels signed the law on Wednesday, the Democrat most likely to challenge him in 2012 was backpedaling from his party's obstruction.
Now that Indiana has passed the first right-to-work measure in a decade, the state's Democrats are trying to find their new footing with organized labor.
After GOP Gov. Mitch Daniels signed the law on Wednesday, the Democrat most likely to challenge him in 2012 was backpedaling from his party's obstruction.
"Coming Apart" Author Charles Murray Answers Reader Questions on America's Growing Class Divide
Transcript: "Coming Apart" Author Charles Murray Answers Reader Questions on America's Growing Class Divide - Ideas Market - WSJ
The most important book of the year.
Maybe the most depressing book of the year.
The most important book of the year.
Maybe the most depressing book of the year.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Obama goes Christianist on tax policy
Obama goes Christianist on tax policy United Liberty Free Market - Individual Liberty - Limited Government
But President Obama’s invocation of Jesus and religion to push tax hikes is sickening and it makes him no different from someone like Rick Santorum, who frequently uses his faith to justify authoritarian social policies.
But President Obama’s invocation of Jesus and religion to push tax hikes is sickening and it makes him no different from someone like Rick Santorum, who frequently uses his faith to justify authoritarian social policies.
100 Tories revolt over wind farms
100 Tories revolt over wind farms - Telegraph
“In these financially straitened times, we think it is unwise to make consumers pay, through taxpayer subsidy, for inefficient and intermittent energy production that typifies onshore wind turbines,” they say.
The MPs want the savings spread between other “reliable” forms of renewable energy production.
“In these financially straitened times, we think it is unwise to make consumers pay, through taxpayer subsidy, for inefficient and intermittent energy production that typifies onshore wind turbines,” they say.
The MPs want the savings spread between other “reliable” forms of renewable energy production.
You Should Find the Anti-Komen Backlash Disgusting, Even If You’re Pro-Choice
You Should Find the Anti-Komen Backlash Disgusting, Even If You’re Pro-Choice - By Daniel Foster - The Corner - National Review Online
"You know, I’m not a big fan of Komen’s brandification of breast cancer, I dislike seeing pink ribbons plastered over everything, and I think Planned Parenthood is real swell, abortions and all.
So I’m not especially inclined to come to Komen’s aid.
But I’ll be damned if this doesn’t look a bit like PP throwing it’s weight around, knocking a few pieces of china off the shelves, sending a message to its other donors: “Nice foundation you got there. Wouldn’t want anything to, you know, happen to it.”
"You know, I’m not a big fan of Komen’s brandification of breast cancer, I dislike seeing pink ribbons plastered over everything, and I think Planned Parenthood is real swell, abortions and all.
So I’m not especially inclined to come to Komen’s aid.
But I’ll be damned if this doesn’t look a bit like PP throwing it’s weight around, knocking a few pieces of china off the shelves, sending a message to its other donors: “Nice foundation you got there. Wouldn’t want anything to, you know, happen to it.”
The Wrath of the Abortion Movement Unleashed on Komen
Articles: The Wrath of the Abortion Movement Unleashed on Komen
But Komen did not completely cut Planned Parenthood out of current funding or exclude Planned Parenthood from future funding.
Nor did they reverse the original decision and decide to re-fund Planned Parenthood in the future.
They merely reversed their decision in favor of considering Planned Parenthood's eligibility for future grants.
The Komen foundation is rightfully concerned that Planned Parenthood is the focus of federal and state investigations for financial irregularities, fraud, sex trafficking, failure to comply with laws requiring reporting minor's sexual abuse and parental notification for abortion, as well as substandard medical care.
The extreme liberal backlash is out of proportion to Komen's largely symbolic $600,000 grant to Planned Parenthood.
This is a relatively trivial amount when compared to Planned Parenthood's billion dollar budget.
The Komen grant allows Planned Parenthood to pretend that it is an authentic women's health care provider and immunizes the organization from the reality that the organization is mainly about abortions.
Planned Parenthood provided 332,278 abortions in 2009, about one-quarter of those performed in the USA.
But Komen did not completely cut Planned Parenthood out of current funding or exclude Planned Parenthood from future funding.
Nor did they reverse the original decision and decide to re-fund Planned Parenthood in the future.
They merely reversed their decision in favor of considering Planned Parenthood's eligibility for future grants.
The Komen foundation is rightfully concerned that Planned Parenthood is the focus of federal and state investigations for financial irregularities, fraud, sex trafficking, failure to comply with laws requiring reporting minor's sexual abuse and parental notification for abortion, as well as substandard medical care.
The extreme liberal backlash is out of proportion to Komen's largely symbolic $600,000 grant to Planned Parenthood.
This is a relatively trivial amount when compared to Planned Parenthood's billion dollar budget.
The Komen grant allows Planned Parenthood to pretend that it is an authentic women's health care provider and immunizes the organization from the reality that the organization is mainly about abortions.
Planned Parenthood provided 332,278 abortions in 2009, about one-quarter of those performed in the USA.
Why French Parents Are Superior
Why French Parents Are Superior by Pamela Druckerman - WSJ.com
Could it be that teaching children how to delay gratification—as middle-class French parents do—actually makes them calmer and more resilient?
Might this partly explain why middle-class American kids, who are in general more used to getting what they want right away, so often fall apart under stress?
Could it be that teaching children how to delay gratification—as middle-class French parents do—actually makes them calmer and more resilient?
Might this partly explain why middle-class American kids, who are in general more used to getting what they want right away, so often fall apart under stress?
Global warming: James Delingpole claims green zealots are destroying the planet
Global warming: James Delingpole claims green zealots are destroying the planet Mail Online
The turning point towards some semblance of sanity in the great climate war came in November 2009 with the leak of the notorious Climategate emails from the University of East Anglia.
What these showed is that the so-called ‘consensus’ science behind Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW) — ie the theory that man-made CO2 is causing our planet to heat up in a dangerous, unprecedented fashion — simply cannot be trusted....
But if anthropogenic warming is not the threat environmentalists would have us believe, why do so many people believe it is?
And how come so many disparate groups — from the hair-shirt anti-capitalist activists of Greenpeace and Friends Of The Earth to the executives of big corporations, to politicians of every hue from Gordon Brown to David Cameron to scientists at NASA and the UEA — are working together to promote this pernicious myth?
The short answer is ‘follow the money’.
Phil Jones, head of the Climatic Research Unit at the UEA which was at the centre of the ‘Climategate’ scandal, for example, was given £13.7 million in grants for his department’s research work; the environmental non-governmental organisations such as Greenpeace came on board because scaremongering helps them raise revenue.
The turning point towards some semblance of sanity in the great climate war came in November 2009 with the leak of the notorious Climategate emails from the University of East Anglia.
What these showed is that the so-called ‘consensus’ science behind Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW) — ie the theory that man-made CO2 is causing our planet to heat up in a dangerous, unprecedented fashion — simply cannot be trusted....
But if anthropogenic warming is not the threat environmentalists would have us believe, why do so many people believe it is?
And how come so many disparate groups — from the hair-shirt anti-capitalist activists of Greenpeace and Friends Of The Earth to the executives of big corporations, to politicians of every hue from Gordon Brown to David Cameron to scientists at NASA and the UEA — are working together to promote this pernicious myth?
The short answer is ‘follow the money’.
Phil Jones, head of the Climatic Research Unit at the UEA which was at the centre of the ‘Climategate’ scandal, for example, was given £13.7 million in grants for his department’s research work; the environmental non-governmental organisations such as Greenpeace came on board because scaremongering helps them raise revenue.
Rosy jobs report a ruse
Rosy jobs report a ruse - NYPOST.com
A loss of jobs that isn’t as bad as expected turns into a job gain.
Does that mean there really are 243,000 new jobs out there?
Absolutely not.
Let’s say there are rumors in your company that 300 people are going to be laid off.
Instead, management decides to fire just 200.
Two hundred people, of course, have lost their jobs.
But, adjusting it for expectations, 100 people didn’t get fired.
Using this analogy, the government would say that, on an expectation-adjusted basis, 100 jobs were created.
A loss of jobs that isn’t as bad as expected turns into a job gain.
Does that mean there really are 243,000 new jobs out there?
Absolutely not.
Let’s say there are rumors in your company that 300 people are going to be laid off.
Instead, management decides to fire just 200.
Two hundred people, of course, have lost their jobs.
But, adjusting it for expectations, 100 people didn’t get fired.
Using this analogy, the government would say that, on an expectation-adjusted basis, 100 jobs were created.
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