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. . . . That’s why it seems to me to actually be safer — not just better for First Amendment principles, but actually safer for Americans — to hold the line now, and make clear that American speech is protected even if foreigners choose to respond to it with murder.
That would send the message, “murder won’t get you what you want.”
Not a perfectly effective message to be sure, but a better one than “murder will get you what you want.”
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Chicago teachers rally after tentative labor deal
Chicago teachers rally after tentative labor deal | Reuters
The confrontation has left many Democratic mayors and politicians supporting Emanuel, a former White House chief of staff for President Barack Obama. Other Democrats have sided with the unions, which are major financial supporters of the party and are needed to help Obama win re-election in November.
The confrontation has left many Democratic mayors and politicians supporting Emanuel, a former White House chief of staff for President Barack Obama. Other Democrats have sided with the unions, which are major financial supporters of the party and are needed to help Obama win re-election in November.
Service that matches disabled people with jobs to be hit with layoffs
Service that matches disabled people with jobs to be hit with layoffs | MLive.com
About 490 MRS employees will remain after the layoffs, including 270 rehabilitation counselors.
Some of the employees will be redirected toward job placement duties, Porter said.
About 490 MRS employees will remain after the layoffs, including 270 rehabilitation counselors.
Some of the employees will be redirected toward job placement duties, Porter said.
Disgrace in Benghazi
Disgrace in Benghazi - Mark Steyn - National Review Online
But no, that would be an utterly fantastical America.
In the real America, the president is too busy to attend the security briefing on the morning after a national debacle, but he does have time to do Letterman and appear on a hip-hop radio show hosted by “The Pimp with a Limp.”
In the real State Department, the U.S. embassy in Cairo is guarded by Marines with no ammunition, but they do enjoy the soft-power muscle of a Foreign Service officer, one Lloyd Schwartz, tweeting frenziedly into cyberspace..... about how America deplores insensitive people who are so insensitively insensitive that they don’t respectfully respect all religions equally respectfully and sensitively, even as the raging mob is pouring through the gates.
.....The men who organized this attack knew the ambassador would be at the consulate in Benghazi rather than at the embassy in Tripoli.
How did that happen?
They knew when he had been moved from the consulate to a “safe house,” and switched their attentions accordingly.
How did that happen?
The United States government lost track of its ambassador for ten hours.
How did that happen?
Perhaps, when they’ve investigated Mitt Romney’s press release for another three or four weeks, the court eunuchs of the American media might like to look into some of these fascinating questions, instead of leaving the only interesting reporting on an American story to the foreign press.
.....For whatever reason, Secretary Clinton chose to double down on misleading the American people. “Libyans carried Chris’s body to the hospital,” said Mrs. Clinton.
That’s one way of putting it.
The photographs at the Arab TV network al-Mayadeen show Chris Stevens’s body being dragged through the streets, while the locals take souvenir photographs on their cell phones.
A man in a red striped shirt photographs the dead-eyed ambassador from above; another immediately behind his head moves the splayed arm and holds his cell-phone camera an inch from the ambassador’s nose.
Some years ago, I had occasion to assist in moving the body of a dead man:
We did not stop to take photographs en route.
Even allowing for cultural differences, this looks less like “carrying Chris’s body to the hospital” and more like barbarians gleefully feasting on the spoils of savagery.
But no, that would be an utterly fantastical America.
In the real America, the president is too busy to attend the security briefing on the morning after a national debacle, but he does have time to do Letterman and appear on a hip-hop radio show hosted by “The Pimp with a Limp.”
In the real State Department, the U.S. embassy in Cairo is guarded by Marines with no ammunition, but they do enjoy the soft-power muscle of a Foreign Service officer, one Lloyd Schwartz, tweeting frenziedly into cyberspace..... about how America deplores insensitive people who are so insensitively insensitive that they don’t respectfully respect all religions equally respectfully and sensitively, even as the raging mob is pouring through the gates.
.....The men who organized this attack knew the ambassador would be at the consulate in Benghazi rather than at the embassy in Tripoli.
How did that happen?
They knew when he had been moved from the consulate to a “safe house,” and switched their attentions accordingly.
How did that happen?
The United States government lost track of its ambassador for ten hours.
How did that happen?
Perhaps, when they’ve investigated Mitt Romney’s press release for another three or four weeks, the court eunuchs of the American media might like to look into some of these fascinating questions, instead of leaving the only interesting reporting on an American story to the foreign press.
.....For whatever reason, Secretary Clinton chose to double down on misleading the American people. “Libyans carried Chris’s body to the hospital,” said Mrs. Clinton.
That’s one way of putting it.
The photographs at the Arab TV network al-Mayadeen show Chris Stevens’s body being dragged through the streets, while the locals take souvenir photographs on their cell phones.
A man in a red striped shirt photographs the dead-eyed ambassador from above; another immediately behind his head moves the splayed arm and holds his cell-phone camera an inch from the ambassador’s nose.
Some years ago, I had occasion to assist in moving the body of a dead man:
We did not stop to take photographs en route.
Even allowing for cultural differences, this looks less like “carrying Chris’s body to the hospital” and more like barbarians gleefully feasting on the spoils of savagery.
akil Afridi: The Man We Left Behind
Shakil Afridi: The Man We Left Behind « Commentary Magazine
“They said ‘The Americans are our worst enemies, worse than the Indians,’” Afridi, who spoke from inside Peshawar Central Jail, said as he recalled the brutal interrogation and torture he suffered after he was initially detained.
“I tried to argue that America was Pakistan’s biggest supporter – billions and billions of dollars in aid, social and military assistance — but all they said was, ‘These are our worst enemies. You helped our enemies….’
It is now indisputable that militancy in Pakistan is supported by the ISI […] Pakistan’s fight against militancy is bogus.
It’s just to extract money from America,” Afridi said, referring to the $23 billion Pakistan has received largely in military aid since 9/11.
“They said ‘The Americans are our worst enemies, worse than the Indians,’” Afridi, who spoke from inside Peshawar Central Jail, said as he recalled the brutal interrogation and torture he suffered after he was initially detained.
“I tried to argue that America was Pakistan’s biggest supporter – billions and billions of dollars in aid, social and military assistance — but all they said was, ‘These are our worst enemies. You helped our enemies….’
It is now indisputable that militancy in Pakistan is supported by the ISI […] Pakistan’s fight against militancy is bogus.
It’s just to extract money from America,” Afridi said, referring to the $23 billion Pakistan has received largely in military aid since 9/11.
D'Souza Gets Boffo Results By Exploding Obama Story
D'Souza Gets Boffo Results By Exploding Obama Story - Investors.com
Since its initial release on July 20, "2016" has taken in $26 million, the sixth-highest grossing documentary of any kind.
Since its initial release on July 20, "2016" has taken in $26 million, the sixth-highest grossing documentary of any kind.
OBAMA FLASHBACK: The Day I'm Inaugurated Muslim Hostility Will Ease
OBAMA FLASHBACK: The Day I'm Inaugurated Muslim Hostility Will Ease
Then-Senator Barack Obama makes the case for an Obama Presidency on November 21, 2007 by saying he is uniquely qualified to bring stability to America's relationships in the Muslim world because he lived in an Islamic country during his youth and his half-sister is Muslim.
Amazing audio you'll NEVR hear on the MSM.
Then-Senator Barack Obama makes the case for an Obama Presidency on November 21, 2007 by saying he is uniquely qualified to bring stability to America's relationships in the Muslim world because he lived in an Islamic country during his youth and his half-sister is Muslim.
Amazing audio you'll NEVR hear on the MSM.
Grand Rapids police chief compares decriminalizing marijuana to legalizing fireworks
Grand Rapids police chief compares decriminalizing marijuana to legalizing fireworks | MLive.com
At a DecriminalizeGR press conference this morning, Mayor George Heartwell and his predecessor, John Logie, voiced support for the proposal.
So did state Rep. Brandon Dillon, D-Grand Rapids.
Among other decriminalization supporters: Grand Rapids city commissioners Rosalynn Bliss, Ruth Kelly and James B. White, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen, D-Grand Rapids, and Rachel Hood, executive director of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council.
At a DecriminalizeGR press conference this morning, Mayor George Heartwell and his predecessor, John Logie, voiced support for the proposal.
So did state Rep. Brandon Dillon, D-Grand Rapids.
Among other decriminalization supporters: Grand Rapids city commissioners Rosalynn Bliss, Ruth Kelly and James B. White, Kent County Commissioner Jim Talen, D-Grand Rapids, and Rachel Hood, executive director of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council.
US Credit Rating Cut by Egan-Jones ... Again
US Credit Rating Cut by Egan-Jones ... Again - US Business News - CNBC:
In its downgrade, the firm said that issuing more currency and depressing interest rates through purchasing mortgage-backed securities does little to raise the U.S.'s real gross domestic product, but reduces the value of the dollar.
In its downgrade, the firm said that issuing more currency and depressing interest rates through purchasing mortgage-backed securities does little to raise the U.S.'s real gross domestic product, but reduces the value of the dollar.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Coverage Of The 2012 Presidential Campaign Is Way Beyond Biased
Coverage Of The 2012 Presidential Campaign Is Way Beyond Biased - Investors.com
In an interview this week, the president of CBS News insisted his network isn't biased.
We agree.
When it comes to the current election campaign, calling the mainstream press biased doesn't go nearly far enough.
These days, the media aren't just tilting stories, they're acting like paid employees of the Obama campaign's PR shop.
In an interview this week, the president of CBS News insisted his network isn't biased.
We agree.
When it comes to the current election campaign, calling the mainstream press biased doesn't go nearly far enough.
These days, the media aren't just tilting stories, they're acting like paid employees of the Obama campaign's PR shop.
Obama's Daily Intelligence Brief… Who Cares?
The American Spectator : Obama's Daily Intelligence Brief… Who Cares?
According to a study by the Government AccountabilityInstitute, based on the publicly available White House calendar,Obama failed to attend a single Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) inthe week leading up to 9/11 and the chaos that erupted in the Arabworld.
The mere fact that we were approaching 9/11 was itself acrucial reason for attending not one but all of the briefings.Obama attended none.
Worse, this is apparently nothing new. Obama attended only 43.8percent of his Presidential Daily Briefs in the first 1,225 days ofhis administration; that's less than a majority.
Again, this is shocking, and there's no excuse for it.
According to a study by the Government AccountabilityInstitute, based on the publicly available White House calendar,Obama failed to attend a single Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) inthe week leading up to 9/11 and the chaos that erupted in the Arabworld.
The mere fact that we were approaching 9/11 was itself acrucial reason for attending not one but all of the briefings.Obama attended none.
Worse, this is apparently nothing new. Obama attended only 43.8percent of his Presidential Daily Briefs in the first 1,225 days ofhis administration; that's less than a majority.
Again, this is shocking, and there's no excuse for it.
Arabian Fall Update: Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Morrocco, Tunisia, Sudan And Now Lebanon
Arabian Fall Update: Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Morrocco, Tunisia, Sudan And Now Lebanon | ZeroHedge
From the Arabian Spring of hope (although technically protesting soaring food prices, something which is about to happen all over again) to the Arabian Fall of anti-American revulsion in under two years: has to be a blowback record.
The latest casualty: the German embassy in Sudan:
Protestors now inside German Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan - RTRS
Protesters pull down emblem at German embassy in Sudan, raise Islamic flag, Reuters witness says - RTRS
Protesters set KFC restaurant on fire in Lebanon over pope's visit, anti-Islam film -RTRS
So: Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Morrocco, Tunisia, Sudan and now Lebanon. Did we miss anyone?
From the Arabian Spring of hope (although technically protesting soaring food prices, something which is about to happen all over again) to the Arabian Fall of anti-American revulsion in under two years: has to be a blowback record.
The latest casualty: the German embassy in Sudan:
Protestors now inside German Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan - RTRS
Protesters pull down emblem at German embassy in Sudan, raise Islamic flag, Reuters witness says - RTRS
Protesters set KFC restaurant on fire in Lebanon over pope's visit, anti-Islam film -RTRS
So: Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Morrocco, Tunisia, Sudan and now Lebanon. Did we miss anyone?
What is it about Irish music that sets your toes tapping?
Question of the Day: What is it about Irish music that sets your toes tapping?
The Michigan Irish Music Festival returns today for its 13th year.
As in past years, you can get in free tonight if you're at Heritage Landing before 6 p.m
The Michigan Irish Music Festival returns today for its 13th year.
As in past years, you can get in free tonight if you're at Heritage Landing before 6 p.m
4th Place-80 degree days
4th Place | WOODTV.com Blogs
That puts us in 4th place behind 1988 (37), 1894 (35), and 1931 (34) and one ahead of 1921 (31).
In 6th place is 1901 (29), 7th is 1934 (28) and 8th is 1898 (27).
That puts us in 4th place behind 1988 (37), 1894 (35), and 1931 (34) and one ahead of 1921 (31).
In 6th place is 1901 (29), 7th is 1934 (28) and 8th is 1898 (27).
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Employees ran up big hotel, restaurant bills on Madison school credit cards in 2011
Employees ran up big hotel, restaurant bills on Madison school credit cards in 2011 - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
We have a question for the taxpayers of Madison:
Do you have any idea how your education tax dollars are spent?
If the answer is no, well, you are not alone. It turns out that Madison school officials have very little idea, either, particularly when it comes to expenditures involving district credit cards and checks.
The district issues multiple credit cards for various departments in each of its 55 schools and other buildings, according to Candie Steffen, manager of the district’s accounting office.
Each building has a site manager who is supposed to keep track of all purchases and receipts for seven years.
We have a question for the taxpayers of Madison:
Do you have any idea how your education tax dollars are spent?
If the answer is no, well, you are not alone. It turns out that Madison school officials have very little idea, either, particularly when it comes to expenditures involving district credit cards and checks.
The district issues multiple credit cards for various departments in each of its 55 schools and other buildings, according to Candie Steffen, manager of the district’s accounting office.
Each building has a site manager who is supposed to keep track of all purchases and receipts for seven years.
Clinton's new diplomatic tool, an army of US chefs
Clinton's new diplomatic tool, an army of US chefs - FRANCE 24
More than 50 of the nation's finest culinary wizards, many of whom are household names across the United States, have signed up to join The American Chef Corps, newly launched at the State Department.
More than 50 of the nation's finest culinary wizards, many of whom are household names across the United States, have signed up to join The American Chef Corps, newly launched at the State Department.
MIT Study: Ethanol Doesn’t Reduce Gasoline Prices
MIT Study: Ethanol Doesn’t Reduce Gasoline Prices | Heartlander Magazine
The MIT study, “Ethanol Production and Gasoline Prices: A Spurious Correlation,” analyzes and refutes claims by the ethanol industry that ethanol reduced gasoline prices by nearly a dollar per gallon in 2010 and more than a dollar per gallon in 2011.
The MIT study, “Ethanol Production and Gasoline Prices: A Spurious Correlation,” analyzes and refutes claims by the ethanol industry that ethanol reduced gasoline prices by nearly a dollar per gallon in 2010 and more than a dollar per gallon in 2011.
Presumed Egelston Township supervisor-elect Doug Chappell dies unexpectedly
Presumed Egelston Township supervisor-elect Doug Chappell dies unexpectedly | MLive.com
Doug Chappell, 52, died Monday.
He was virtually assured of being the township’s next supervisor after winning the Democratic primary in August.
With no Republican opponents, only a write-in candidate could have kept Chappell out of office.
Doug Chappell, 52, died Monday.
He was virtually assured of being the township’s next supervisor after winning the Democratic primary in August.
With no Republican opponents, only a write-in candidate could have kept Chappell out of office.
Mona Shores schools-of-choice openings under review, public forums planned
Mona Shores schools-of-choice openings under review, public forums planned | MLive.com
The issue has two sides.
On one hand, too many choice students could make it difficult for Mona Shores to convince voters to pass bond projects that benefit children who live outside the district, Peden said. On the other hand, more students mean more money and potentially more program offerings, he said.
The issue has two sides.
On one hand, too many choice students could make it difficult for Mona Shores to convince voters to pass bond projects that benefit children who live outside the district, Peden said. On the other hand, more students mean more money and potentially more program offerings, he said.
Russian ships displayed at DNC tribute to vets
Navy Times Mobile - Russian ships displayed at DNC tribute to vets
On the last night of the Democratic National Convention, a retired Navy four-star took the stage to pay tribute to veterans.
Behind him, on a giant screen, the image of four hulking warships reinforced his patriotic message.
But there was a big mistake in the stirring backdrop: those are Russian warships.
On the last night of the Democratic National Convention, a retired Navy four-star took the stage to pay tribute to veterans.
Behind him, on a giant screen, the image of four hulking warships reinforced his patriotic message.
But there was a big mistake in the stirring backdrop: those are Russian warships.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Omega-3 fatty acids don't reduce stroke or heart attack, study finds
Omega-3 fatty acids don't reduce stroke or heart attack, study finds | News.com.au
Researchers said patients at the University Hospital of Ioannina did not show a statistically significant reduction in death or heart illness, and questioned whether omega-3 should be administered proactively when trying to optimise a patient's heart health.
"Our findings do not justify the use of omega-3 as a structured intervention in everyday clinical practice or guidelines supporting dietary omega-3," said Evangelos Rizos, chief author of the study.
Researchers said patients at the University Hospital of Ioannina did not show a statistically significant reduction in death or heart illness, and questioned whether omega-3 should be administered proactively when trying to optimise a patient's heart health.
"Our findings do not justify the use of omega-3 as a structured intervention in everyday clinical practice or guidelines supporting dietary omega-3," said Evangelos Rizos, chief author of the study.
Does this look like an economy that’s moving forward? 9 reasons why it really doesn’t
Does this look like an economy that’s moving forward? 9 reasons why it really doesn’t | AEIdeas
If the participation rate were the same today as it was in February 2010, when the job market supposedly bottomed, the unemployment rate would be 10.1%.
If the participation rate were the same today as it was in February 2010, when the job market supposedly bottomed, the unemployment rate would be 10.1%.
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