"Does the GOP have a Dark Side? For all who cry foul of corporate bailouts, pork, and big government – your Party has left you. Or perhaps it was never there to begin with? How else do you explain sending the same ideas to Congress yet getting the same results but by voter insanity? The force that is in power is much stronger and more entrenched than ever. Cue the oncoming Conservative Exodus? So Be It, Jedi."Wednesday, January 07, 2015
BOEHNER WINS! Establishment Strikes Back, Part 2
BOEHNER WINS! Establishment Strikes Back, Part 2:
"Does the GOP have a Dark Side? For all who cry foul of corporate bailouts, pork, and big government – your Party has left you. Or perhaps it was never there to begin with? How else do you explain sending the same ideas to Congress yet getting the same results but by voter insanity? The force that is in power is much stronger and more entrenched than ever. Cue the oncoming Conservative Exodus? So Be It, Jedi."
"Does the GOP have a Dark Side? For all who cry foul of corporate bailouts, pork, and big government – your Party has left you. Or perhaps it was never there to begin with? How else do you explain sending the same ideas to Congress yet getting the same results but by voter insanity? The force that is in power is much stronger and more entrenched than ever. Cue the oncoming Conservative Exodus? So Be It, Jedi."
Colorado school district requires girls to cover ankles, wear head scarves on trip to mosque
Colorado school district requires girls to cover ankles, wear head scarves on trip to mosque - EAGnews.org:
"CASTLE ROCK, Colo. – A world religions class is taking a field trip to a Denver mosque and the school is requiring girls to dress in what is described as a Sharia-complaint manner.
KNUS radio host Peter Boyles reports the Douglas County school system issued these rules to students in a notification to parents:
"The world religions field trip is next Tuesday, January 13.
We will be visiting the Denver Mosque, the Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and the Rodef-Shalom Synagogue.
We will then eat lunch at Park Meadows Food Court. Students must either bring a sack lunch or money to purchase lunch at the food court.
THERE IS A DRESS CODE FOR THIS TRIP:
All students must wear appropriate long pants.
Ankles must be covered.
Girls must bring wide scarves or hooded sweatshirts for the mosque."
"CASTLE ROCK, Colo. – A world religions class is taking a field trip to a Denver mosque and the school is requiring girls to dress in what is described as a Sharia-complaint manner.
"The world religions field trip is next Tuesday, January 13.
We will be visiting the Denver Mosque, the Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and the Rodef-Shalom Synagogue.
We will then eat lunch at Park Meadows Food Court. Students must either bring a sack lunch or money to purchase lunch at the food court.
THERE IS A DRESS CODE FOR THIS TRIP:
All students must wear appropriate long pants.
Ankles must be covered.
Girls must bring wide scarves or hooded sweatshirts for the mosque."
In Joyless Nanny State Called America, Government Prohibits Sledding
In Joyless Nanny State Called America, Government Prohibits Sledding - Hit & Run : Reason.com
Don't have too much fun.
In fact, don't have any fun.
You could hurt yourself!
That's the thinking of all too many government entities these days—and it's why local officials are increasingly likely to shut down the neighborhood sledding hill.
According to the Associated Press, sledding prohibitions are more and more common:
In fact, don't have any fun.
You could hurt yourself!
That's the thinking of all too many government entities these days—and it's why local officials are increasingly likely to shut down the neighborhood sledding hill.
According to the Associated Press, sledding prohibitions are more and more common:
No one tracks how many cities have banned or limited sledding, but the list grows every year. One of the latest is in Dubuque, Iowa, where the City Council is moving ahead with a plan to ban sledding in all but two of its 50 parks."We have all kinds of parks that have hills on them," said Marie Ware, Dubuque's leisure services manager. "We can't manage the risk at all of those places."
In the bureaucrat's defense, government is not solely responsible for all the fun-killing. When kids get hurt, their parents sue, and these liability concerns have made it too costly for local authorities to run the risk.
Liars And Honest People Have Entirely Different Brains
Liars And Honest People Have Entirely Different Brains - KnowledgeNuts
In A Nutshell
Studies on the brains of people who have a history of lying have shown that they’re wired a little differently than the brains of people who are, for the most part, honest.
The brains of habitual liars show an average of 25 percent more white matter and 14 percent less gray matter than the brains of their honest counterparts.
The implication is that the brains of liars are wired to be more in tune with the story-telling and the reading of other people, while at the same time having fewer connections that govern moral choices.
Studies on the brains of people who have a history of lying have shown that they’re wired a little differently than the brains of people who are, for the most part, honest.
The brains of habitual liars show an average of 25 percent more white matter and 14 percent less gray matter than the brains of their honest counterparts.
The implication is that the brains of liars are wired to be more in tune with the story-telling and the reading of other people, while at the same time having fewer connections that govern moral choices.
The 25 Heroic Patriots Who Voted Against Boehner
The 25 Heroic Patriots Who Voted Against Boehner:
"Twenty-five bold, patriotic Americans put their political careers on the line, ignored the Boehner machine’s thinly veiled threats, and voted against Boehner, against Obama, against illegal amnesty, against Obamacare, and for liberty, freedom and the U.S. Constitution.
Below are those courageous Americans (Note: It is not required that the Speaker of the House be a member of Congress, thus the votes for Senators Rand Paul and Jeff Sessions), with the person they voted for to the right: "
"Twenty-five bold, patriotic Americans put their political careers on the line, ignored the Boehner machine’s thinly veiled threats, and voted against Boehner, against Obama, against illegal amnesty, against Obamacare, and for liberty, freedom and the U.S. Constitution.
Below are those courageous Americans (Note: It is not required that the Speaker of the House be a member of Congress, thus the votes for Senators Rand Paul and Jeff Sessions), with the person they voted for to the right: "
"It's A Butchery" - 12 Killed In Terrorist Attack On French Satirical Magazine Charlie Hebdo: Live Webcast
"It's A Butchery" - 12 Killed In Terrorist Attack On French Satirical Magazine Charlie Hebdo: Live Webcast | Zero Hedge:
"A tragedy is unfolding in Paris at the moment where armed men stormed the Paris offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday morning, killing “at least 12 people” and injuring more, said a police officer.
As a reminder, it was in November 2011 when the Charlie Hebdo’s headquarters were gutted by fire, hours before a special issue of the weekly featuring the Prophet Muhammad appeared on newsstands.
Since then, the weekly moved to a new location, which was guarded by police, who were also shot at Wednesday morning.
The shooters opened fire inside the magazine’s offices using automatic AK-47 rifles before fleeing, said the officer, cited by the WSJ. The attackers, described as "a commando with Kalasnikov and pump action... they went in there to kill" are believed to still be at large as France is "in shock" according to its president."
As a reminder, it was in November 2011 when the Charlie Hebdo’s headquarters were gutted by fire, hours before a special issue of the weekly featuring the Prophet Muhammad appeared on newsstands.
Since then, the weekly moved to a new location, which was guarded by police, who were also shot at Wednesday morning.
The shooters opened fire inside the magazine’s offices using automatic AK-47 rifles before fleeing, said the officer, cited by the WSJ. The attackers, described as "a commando with Kalasnikov and pump action... they went in there to kill" are believed to still be at large as France is "in shock" according to its president."
US Selling Another 170 M-1 Abrams Tanks To Iraq After ISIS Captured 40 Last Summer
US Selling Another 170 M-1 Abrams Tanks To Iraq After ISIS Captured 40 Last Summer | Zero Hedge:
"Remember when shortly after ISIS' stunning and rapid ascent to power it was revealed that a key reason for the terrorist organization's blistering success were the M-1 Abrams tanks, armored transport trucks, Howitzers and countless Humvees made in the US, sold to Iraq and subsequently captured by ISIS?
It appears that the US has decided to restock ISIS, if only indirectly.
As Matthew Aid's Strategypage.com discloses, the US is now selling a whopping 170 M-1 tanks to Iraq in order to restock the 40 lost to ISIS last summer, and then some.
And since ISIS will promptly recapture a substantial portion of this latest batch, the US now appears to have found a fully covert, backdoor ISIS-restocking supply channel: one where Iraq pays to US military contrators (using US taxpayer aid money) such as General Dynamics, and subsequently the inventory mysteriosuly finds its way to barbaian, headcutting terrorists."
"Remember when shortly after ISIS' stunning and rapid ascent to power it was revealed that a key reason for the terrorist organization's blistering success were the M-1 Abrams tanks, armored transport trucks, Howitzers and countless Humvees made in the US, sold to Iraq and subsequently captured by ISIS?As Matthew Aid's Strategypage.com discloses, the US is now selling a whopping 170 M-1 tanks to Iraq in order to restock the 40 lost to ISIS last summer, and then some.
And since ISIS will promptly recapture a substantial portion of this latest batch, the US now appears to have found a fully covert, backdoor ISIS-restocking supply channel: one where Iraq pays to US military contrators (using US taxpayer aid money) such as General Dynamics, and subsequently the inventory mysteriosuly finds its way to barbaian, headcutting terrorists."
Here Are 10 Outrageous 'Zero Tolerance' Follies of 2014
Here Are 10 Outrageous 'Zero Tolerance' Follies of 2014 - Hit & Run : Reason.com
Are your children safe at school? That depends on if you're worried about bullies or administrators. Here are 10 of the most infamous "zero tolerance" punishments handed down to kids—and even some adults—this year.
1. Student, 13, shares lunch, gets detention
A 13-year-old boy at Weaverville Elementary School in California shared his school lunch (a chicken burrito) with a hungry friend. For this, he got detention. Superintendent Tom Barnett explained, "Because of safety and liability we cannot allow students to actually exchange meals.”
A 13-year-old boy at Weaverville Elementary School in California shared his school lunch (a chicken burrito) with a hungry friend. For this, he got detention. Superintendent Tom Barnett explained, "Because of safety and liability we cannot allow students to actually exchange meals.”
2. Sunscreen not allowed on field trip—kids might drink it
A San Antonio, Texas, school forbid students to bring sunscreen on a field trip. Why? According to spokeswoman Aubrey Chancellor, "We can’t allow toxic things to be in our schools.” The children, "could possibly have an allergic reaction (or) they could ingest it. It’s really a dangerous situation.”
A San Antonio, Texas, school forbid students to bring sunscreen on a field trip. Why? According to spokeswoman Aubrey Chancellor, "We can’t allow toxic things to be in our schools.” The children, "could possibly have an allergic reaction (or) they could ingest it. It’s really a dangerous situation.”
VIDEO: What NBC’s Chuck Todd Reveals About Hillary and 2016 Should TERRIFY All of US!
VIDEO: What NBC’s Chuck Todd Reveals About Hillary and 2016 Should TERRIFY All of US!:
“I think a lot better than people realize. I have the impression that they are more alike as politicians than for instance Hillary and Bill are.”
Todd asserted that Hillary and Obama “both have come to politics on the campaign side of it, the theatric side of it,” Todd said. “They’ve both had to learn it–it’s not instinctual to them.”
If Todd’s analysis is correct and if Hillary ascends to the White House, America may very well be in serious trouble as it would constitute a third term of these radical policies that have so deeply devastated our republic. "
“I think a lot better than people realize. I have the impression that they are more alike as politicians than for instance Hillary and Bill are.”
Todd asserted that Hillary and Obama “both have come to politics on the campaign side of it, the theatric side of it,” Todd said. “They’ve both had to learn it–it’s not instinctual to them.”If Todd’s analysis is correct and if Hillary ascends to the White House, America may very well be in serious trouble as it would constitute a third term of these radical policies that have so deeply devastated our republic. "
Will crashing oil prices make Russia, Iran and Venezuela more dangerous?
Will crashing oil prices make Russia, Iran and Venezuela more dangerous? « Watchdog.org:
"The plummeting price of oil is giving the economies of Russia, Iran and Venezuela a strong smack upside the head.
And while the resulting crises before Russia President Vladimir Putin, the ruling clerics in Iran and the successor to Hugo Chavez in Venezuela won’t engender much sympathy from many corners of the world, what those leaders may do in response has a number of foreign policy analysts worried.
“With the oil situation, things can go in a lot of different ways,” Stephen Szabo, executive director of the Transatlantic Academy, told Watchdog.org.
“The leadership in these countries is not exactly responsive to their people and they could lash out.”
"The plummeting price of oil is giving the economies of Russia, Iran and Venezuela a strong smack upside the head.
“With the oil situation, things can go in a lot of different ways,” Stephen Szabo, executive director of the Transatlantic Academy, told Watchdog.org.
“The leadership in these countries is not exactly responsive to their people and they could lash out.”
When you elect crooks and morons to run your city, what do you expect?---- Flint residents say they'll meet to fight high prices, 'plummeting water quality'
Flint residents say they'll meet to fight high prices, 'plummeting water quality' | MLive.com:
"FLINT, MI -- A small band of Flint residents say they will start meeting to develop a game plan for fighting "plummeting water quality, soaring water rates" and the use of police to make arrests for water theft.
"Water belongs to the citizens of Flint.
We own it, but we do not control it," said Claire McClinton, a member of the Flint Democracy Defense League.
"We want to bring people together.
It's time for the citizens to take action."
"FLINT, MI -- A small band of Flint residents say they will start meeting to develop a game plan for fighting "plummeting water quality, soaring water rates" and the use of police to make arrests for water theft."Water belongs to the citizens of Flint.
We own it, but we do not control it," said Claire McClinton, a member of the Flint Democracy Defense League.
"We want to bring people together.
It's time for the citizens to take action."
History for January 7
History for January 7 - On-This-Day.com
Millard S. Fillmore 1800 - 13th President of the United States, Vincent Gardenia 1922, William Blatty 1928
Paul Revere (Paul Revere and The Raiders) 1942, Kenny Loggins 1948, Nicholas Cage 1964
1610 - Galileo Galilei sighted four of Jupiter's moons. He named them Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
1782 - The Bank of North America opened in Philadelphia. It was the first commercial bank in the United States.
1785 - French aeronaut/balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard successfully made the first air-crossing of the English Channel from the English coast to France.
1904 - The distress signal "CQD" was established. Two years later "SOS" became the radio distress signal because it was quicker to send by wireless radio.
1927 - In Hinckley IL, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game.
1932 - Chancellor Heinrich Brüning declared that Germany cannot, and will not, resume reparations payments.
1935 - French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval and Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini signed the Italo-French agreements.
1942 - The World War II siege of Bataan began.
1953 - U.S. President Harry Truman announced the development of the hydrogen bomb.
1998 - Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky signed an affidavit denying that she had an affair with U.S. President Clinton.
1999 - U.S. President Clinton went on trial before the Senate. It was only the second time in U.S. history that an impeached president had gone to trial. Clinton was later acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
2009 - Russia shut off all gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the move and urged greater international involvement in the energy dispute.
Millard S. Fillmore 1800 - 13th President of the United States, Vincent Gardenia 1922, William Blatty 1928
Paul Revere (Paul Revere and The Raiders) 1942, Kenny Loggins 1948, Nicholas Cage 1964
1610 - Galileo Galilei sighted four of Jupiter's moons. He named them Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
1782 - The Bank of North America opened in Philadelphia. It was the first commercial bank in the United States.
1785 - French aeronaut/balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard successfully made the first air-crossing of the English Channel from the English coast to France.
1904 - The distress signal "CQD" was established. Two years later "SOS" became the radio distress signal because it was quicker to send by wireless radio.
1927 - In Hinckley IL, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game.
1932 - Chancellor Heinrich Brüning declared that Germany cannot, and will not, resume reparations payments.
1935 - French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval and Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini signed the Italo-French agreements.
1942 - The World War II siege of Bataan began.
1953 - U.S. President Harry Truman announced the development of the hydrogen bomb.
1998 - Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky signed an affidavit denying that she had an affair with U.S. President Clinton.
1999 - U.S. President Clinton went on trial before the Senate. It was only the second time in U.S. history that an impeached president had gone to trial. Clinton was later acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges.
2009 - Russia shut off all gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the move and urged greater international involvement in the energy dispute.
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Wait Until You See What Ferguson Protesters Did to a 100-Year Old Navy Vet
Wait Until You See What Ferguson Protesters Did to a 100-Year Old Navy Vet:
"According to The Oregonian , the protesters, or rather anarchists, continued their chants and disruption for over 15 minutes. Finally, Senator Wyden was able to convince them to let him continue his presentation of the medals to Raschio.
Protesters threatened to punch a public safety officer and yelled, “This is our town hall now!” They also told someone, “I’ll break your jaw, old man!”
"According to The Oregonian , the protesters, or rather anarchists, continued their chants and disruption for over 15 minutes. Finally, Senator Wyden was able to convince them to let him continue his presentation of the medals to Raschio.Protesters threatened to punch a public safety officer and yelled, “This is our town hall now!” They also told someone, “I’ll break your jaw, old man!”
Could This BOMBSHELL News About Bill Clinton Derail the ‘Ready for Hillary’ Campaign?
Could This BOMBSHELL News About Bill Clinton Derail the ‘Ready for Hillary’ Campaign?:
"For years, there have been allegations against Clinton for his sexual escapades. In fact, so many women have come forth throughout the years that the Clinton machine crafted the ‘nuts and sluts’ campaign in an attempt to victimize the victim once again in an effort to clear Slick Willy. Then presidential adviser Democrat James Carville crafted the campaign to morally degrade the accusers in order to make others question the truth behind their stories. Many believe that Hillary also had a hand in crafting this war on women campaign.
Now, as potential presidential candidates for 2016 are gearing up to launch their campaigns, there is more news that may point to Bill’s philandering sexcapades that Hillary most certainly would rather remain unknown."
"For years, there have been allegations against Clinton for his sexual escapades. In fact, so many women have come forth throughout the years that the Clinton machine crafted the ‘nuts and sluts’ campaign in an attempt to victimize the victim once again in an effort to clear Slick Willy. Then presidential adviser Democrat James Carville crafted the campaign to morally degrade the accusers in order to make others question the truth behind their stories. Many believe that Hillary also had a hand in crafting this war on women campaign.
Democrats Run As Pro-Gun To Get Elected, Then War Against Guns - Breitbart
Democrats Run As Pro-Gun To Get Elected, Then War Against Guns - Breitbart:
"For example, consider President Obama, who actually campaigned as a supporter of the Second Amendment to win his first presidential election.
According to Real Clear Politics, he said the following in 2008: “I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe in people’s lawful right to bear arms. I will not take your shotgun away. I will not take your rifle away. I won’t take your handgun away.” Fast forward to 2013 and Obama’s presidency was characterized by various gun pushes that included complete bans on certain types of rifles."
"For example, consider President Obama, who actually campaigned as a supporter of the Second Amendment to win his first presidential election.According to Real Clear Politics, he said the following in 2008: “I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe in people’s lawful right to bear arms. I will not take your shotgun away. I will not take your rifle away. I won’t take your handgun away.” Fast forward to 2013 and Obama’s presidency was characterized by various gun pushes that included complete bans on certain types of rifles."
How does a "community" that tolerates murder stop more murder?--------Muskegon County homicides hit 20-year high in 2014; law enforcement, community fight back
Muskegon County homicides hit 20-year high in 2014; law enforcement, community fight back | MLive.com:
"MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – 2014 was a tough year for homicides in Muskegon County.
A Muskegon Chronicle tally shows 12 murders or non-negligent manslaughters in the year just ended, not counting one shooting of an intruder by a homeowner that hasn't resulted in criminal charges and may soon be ruled justifiable.
That compares with nine homicides in 2013 -- also excluding one justifiable homicide as well as three other violent deaths classified as accidental or negligent. In 2012, Muskegon County had only four non-justifiable homicides.
The 2014 tally was up substantially from most years of the last two decades and was the highest single-year toll since 1994, according to Chronicle records.
It was also a year for high-profile homicides that drew an unusually intense degree of public interest:"
"MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – 2014 was a tough year for homicides in Muskegon County.
That compares with nine homicides in 2013 -- also excluding one justifiable homicide as well as three other violent deaths classified as accidental or negligent. In 2012, Muskegon County had only four non-justifiable homicides.
The 2014 tally was up substantially from most years of the last two decades and was the highest single-year toll since 1994, according to Chronicle records.
It was also a year for high-profile homicides that drew an unusually intense degree of public interest:"
Challenging Obama’s Alleged Powers
Challenging Obama’s Alleged Powers:
"We are hoping that the new Congress is going to act on the voter’s expectation that it will restrain Obama’s efforts to push through programs that harm the best interests of the nation. In the long history of the nation, Congress has never encountered a President whose agenda is to do as much harm as possible.
The next two years will likely see many Democratic members of Congress voting with Republicans. They will do so because Obama has wreaked so much damage to the Party and because they are looking at the national elections coming in 2016 and positioning themselves for them if they must run for office.
Obama is not just the enemy of the Democrats and Republicans in Congress. He is the enemy of the people."
"We are hoping that the new Congress is going to act on the voter’s expectation that it will restrain Obama’s efforts to push through programs that harm the best interests of the nation. In the long history of the nation, Congress has never encountered a President whose agenda is to do as much harm as possible.
The next two years will likely see many Democratic members of Congress voting with Republicans. They will do so because Obama has wreaked so much damage to the Party and because they are looking at the national elections coming in 2016 and positioning themselves for them if they must run for office.
Obama is not just the enemy of the Democrats and Republicans in Congress. He is the enemy of the people."
Watch: Jaw-dropping Regulations.gov video displays the folly of Congress
Watch: Jaw-dropping Regulations.gov video displays the folly of Congress by Renee Nal:
"Professor Coglianese adds,
Most people think of laws as being created by Congress or maybe through interpretations of the Constitution by the U.S. Supreme Court; but actually by volume and significance, regulations adopted by administrative agencies dwarf the decisions passed by Congress.
Watch the video here:"
"Professor Coglianese adds,
Most people think of laws as being created by Congress or maybe through interpretations of the Constitution by the U.S. Supreme Court; but actually by volume and significance, regulations adopted by administrative agencies dwarf the decisions passed by Congress.
Watch the video here:"
Banned from Reading the Bible? In America?
Banned from Reading the Bible? In America?:
"We have witnessed Christianity come under increasing attack as the years have gone by. Over the last two years, it seems as though those attacks are at an all time high. Not only are individuals being forced by the government to abandon their religious beliefs or face fines or jail time, children are also being told in some schools that they cannot read the Bible."
"We have witnessed Christianity come under increasing attack as the years have gone by. Over the last two years, it seems as though those attacks are at an all time high. Not only are individuals being forced by the government to abandon their religious beliefs or face fines or jail time, children are also being told in some schools that they cannot read the Bible."26 Ways the Media Botched Reporting Latest Benghazi Report
26 Ways the Media Botched Reporting Latest Benghazi Report:
"The Washington Post stated that “the panel’s findings were broadly consistent with the Obama administration’s version of events,” though many of the administration’s versions of events have been discredited or proven incorrect.
USA Today portrayed the report as a sweeping effort that “cleared the Obama administration of any wrongdoing” and the Associated Press claimed the report concluded “there was no wrongdoing by Obama administration officials,” though it didn’t examine most aspects of the administration’s actions regarding Benghazi."
"The Washington Post stated that “the panel’s findings were broadly consistent with the Obama administration’s version of events,” though many of the administration’s versions of events have been discredited or proven incorrect.USA Today portrayed the report as a sweeping effort that “cleared the Obama administration of any wrongdoing” and the Associated Press claimed the report concluded “there was no wrongdoing by Obama administration officials,” though it didn’t examine most aspects of the administration’s actions regarding Benghazi."
The girls silenced by Andrew's friend the sex abuser: As Fergie leaps to defend the Duke, new shock in US court papers
The girls silenced by Andrew's friend the sex abuser: As Fergie leaps to defend the Duke, new shock in US court papers | Daily Mail OnlineThe girls silenced by Andrew's friend the sex abuser: As Fergie leaps to defend the Duke, new shock in US court papers
- Paedophile Jeffrey Epstein allegedly tracked down young girls he abused
- Billionaire is said to have promised to 'look after' them if they kept quiet
- Those who did not cooperate with him were harassed, court papers claim
- Scale of the alleged cover-up was revealed as files became public
- Came as Duchess of York sprang to defence of her ex-husband, Andrew
- The Prince is accused of having sex with Epstein's under-age 'sex slave'
- Yet vital evidence that could put Andrew in the clear is likely to stay secret
- Duke of York fiercely denies all accusations made by Virginia Roberts
A Nonprofit Restaurant Falls to the Minimum Wage
Michael Saltsman: A Nonprofit Restaurant Falls to the Minimum Wage - WSJ:
"Michigan’s minimum wage rose in September to $8.15 an hour from $7.40 (the minimum wage for tipped employees rose 17%, to $3.10 an hour).
The wage will rise to $9.25 by January 2018.
The law was enacted by a Republican legislature, and signed by a Republican governor to head off a more draconian proposal that left-wing activists were attempting to place on the November ballot.
But the good intentions behind these political machinations didn’t make a difference to Jack Mosley, a pastor who until this fall operated a restaurant in Hillsdale called Tastes of Life.
The increased minimum wage, he told me, was “the straw that broke that camel’s back,” forcing him to close his doors and lay off his 12-person staff."
The wage will rise to $9.25 by January 2018.
The law was enacted by a Republican legislature, and signed by a Republican governor to head off a more draconian proposal that left-wing activists were attempting to place on the November ballot.
But the good intentions behind these political machinations didn’t make a difference to Jack Mosley, a pastor who until this fall operated a restaurant in Hillsdale called Tastes of Life.
The increased minimum wage, he told me, was “the straw that broke that camel’s back,” forcing him to close his doors and lay off his 12-person staff."
Jim Rome calls marching band dorks, ARMY marching band's response is EPIC
Jim Rome calls marching band dorks, ARMY marching band's response is EPIC -:
"From The Washington Post:
Hey, guys! I just wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this Thursday night tweet from Jim Rome, who had some thoughts about Being Cool:"
Rome later deleted the tweet and attempted to
"From The Washington Post:
Hey, guys! I just wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this Thursday night tweet from Jim Rome, who had some thoughts about Being Cool:"
Rome later deleted the tweet and attempted to
apologize, but the damage was done, as marching bands from around the country started striking back, using the hashtag #MarchOnRome.
While there were many excellent responses, none were as epic as the Army’s.
ObamaCare Slaps States With $15 Billion In New Costs - Forbes
ObamaCare Slaps States With $15 Billion In New Costs - Forbes:
"According to a report by Milliman consulting actuaries, states that contract with Medicaid managed care plans face up to $15 billion in added costs over 10 years for their share of the law’s tax on private health insurance.
States will pay even if they strongly oppose ObamaCare and are refusing to establish health insurance exchanges or expand Medicaid."
"According to a report by Milliman consulting actuaries, states that contract with Medicaid managed care plans face up to $15 billion in added costs over 10 years for their share of the law’s tax on private health insurance.States will pay even if they strongly oppose ObamaCare and are refusing to establish health insurance exchanges or expand Medicaid."
How they "think"-----Anti-Police Progressives: No Justice, No Brunch…Or Something
Anti-Police Progressives: No Justice, No Brunch…Or Something | The Daily Caller
As anti-police protests peter out across the country, progressive activists are becoming increasingly desperate to maintain what they saw as momentum for their cause.
But, as is the case with any dying movement, when the larger crowds dwindle, the only people left are the extremists and radicals who have no appeal to anyone outside of their fellow radicals.
As anti-police protests peter out across the country, progressive activists are becoming increasingly desperate to maintain what they saw as momentum for their cause.But, as is the case with any dying movement, when the larger crowds dwindle, the only people left are the extremists and radicals who have no appeal to anyone outside of their fellow radicals.
A handful of these radicals took to the restaurants of New York City Sunday morning to demand…attention.
The attention they got they didn’t much care for.
The attention they got they didn’t much care for.
On Twitter under the hashtag “#BlackBrunchNYC,” they “stormed” eateries offering brunch and draw attention to themselves.
Rather than inspire a nationwide movement, they inspired ridicule.
Rather than inspire a nationwide movement, they inspired ridicule.
First came the “activism.”
State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in 2015 and beyond
State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in 2015 and beyond « Watchdog.org:
"As the calendar flips to 2015, fiscal pressures will continue to tax the budgets of state and local governments.
And that could mean higher taxes for many Americans.
Projections released this month by the Government Accountability Office show that state and local governments will see current gaps between revenues and expenditures continue to widen in 2015 and beyond.
In aggregate, those governments are already underwater, and the amount of red ink will continue to grow over the next 50 years, unless changes are made, the GAO says.
Closing the gap will require aggregate budget cuts or tax increases of 18 percent."
"As the calendar flips to 2015, fiscal pressures will continue to tax the budgets of state and local governments.
And that could mean higher taxes for many Americans.
Projections released this month by the Government Accountability Office show that state and local governments will see current gaps between revenues and expenditures continue to widen in 2015 and beyond.
In aggregate, those governments are already underwater, and the amount of red ink will continue to grow over the next 50 years, unless changes are made, the GAO says.
Closing the gap will require aggregate budget cuts or tax increases of 18 percent."
Seriously? They goin' all "Onion", all the time?-------Editorial: As 2015 dawns, the MLive Muskegon Chronicle editorial board reiterates its mission
Editorial: As 2015 dawns, the MLive Muskegon Chronicle editorial board reiterates its mission | MLive.com:
But, first, let us introduce ourselves. We are three veteran West Michigan professional journalists with more than 90 years collective experience:
- Peg West has been the editor of MLive Muskegon Chronicle for three years and has 22 years journalism experience in West Michigan as a reporter and editor.
- Clayton Hardiman is a retired editor, reporter and columnist for The Muskegon Chronicle with 35 years observing and reflecting on Muskegon. He continues as a twice-monthly columnist for MLive Muskegon Chronicle.
- Dave Alexander is the community engagement specialist for MLive Muskegon Chronicle, where he has been a reporter and editor for the past 33 years.
We meet on a weekly basis to craft editorials that are narrowly focused on Muskegon and its issues. Our editorial philosophy is simple: What is best for Muskegon? We are non-partisan and pragmatically middle of the road.
We need to be the voice for those who many times are left out of the conversation and at the same time question and challenge our collective community values. We will champion what is good about this community but hold our leaders' feet to the fire.
We need to be the voice for those who many times are left out of the conversation and at the same time question and challenge our collective community values. We will champion what is good about this community but hold our leaders' feet to the fire.
Harvard Faculty Upset By Rising Health Insurance Costs | The Daily Caller
Harvard Faculty Upset By Rising Health Insurance Costs | The Daily Caller:
"The complaints are also curious given Harvard faculty’s general support for Obama and his policies.
According to an analysis conducted by Campus Reform in 2012, 585 Harvard faculty donated to presidential candidates that year. Of those, 555 contributed a total of $400,000 to Obama."
"The complaints are also curious given Harvard faculty’s general support for Obama and his policies.
According to an analysis conducted by Campus Reform in 2012, 585 Harvard faculty donated to presidential candidates that year. Of those, 555 contributed a total of $400,000 to Obama."
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