Michigan's "taxpayer black hole"

"What can the REGION afford.....?"
Well now.
Detroit is bankrupt. Michigan is bankrupt. Just what "region" is he talking about?

Keep the next Cobo proposal simple: "What can the region afford and who's willing to pitch in? Those involved in the Cobo talks say a project in the $400 million to $450 million range -- everything included -- would be saleable."

Springsteen loonies a bit late?

Guys!

We won the war!

Springsteen, Young join anti-war soundtrack Entertainment Reuters: "Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and Peal Jam have contributed tunes to the anti-war soundtrack"

Obama magic!

Power Line: He's good for what ails you, and Mexico too: "Most magically of all, Obama will fix Mexico's economy even while refusing to trade with Mexico unless it complies with U.S. labor and environmental standards.
I know the competition is fierce, but Obama may turn out to be the most intellectually dishonest Democratic presidential nominee of my lifetime."

Star-Telegram.com: | 02/21/2008 | Police concerned about order to stop weapons screening at Obama rally

Star-Telegram.com: 02/21/2008 Police concerned about order to stop weapons screening at Obama rally: "Security details at Barack Obama's rally Wednesday stopped screening people for weapons at the front gates more than an hour before the Democratic presidential candidate took the stage at Reunion Arena.
The order to put down the metal detectors and stop checking purses and laptop bags came as a surprise to several Dallas police officers who said they believed it was a lapse in security."

DELI PIGOUT A CLINTON GUT BU$TER - New York Post

DELI PIGOUT A CLINTON GUT BU$TER - New York Post: "The campaign didn't confirm what the charges were for, but it bragged just a few days before the new year about a plan to provide deli sandwich platters at caucus sites across the state in order to get Clinton's supporters to come early."

Smoking ban workaround catches on at bars across state

Smoking ban workaround catches on at bars across state: "Dozens of bars are expected to stage 'theater nights'' this weekend in which patrons are dubbed actors. The law, which went into effect in October, permits performers to smoke during a theatrical production."

Business Financial News, Business News Online & Personal Finance News at WSJ.com - WSJ.com

Business Financial News, Business News Online & Personal Finance News at WSJ.com - WSJ.com: "Republican Rep. Rick Renzi of Arizona has been indicted on charges connected to land deals in Arizona. Full article coming soon."

NYT Suggests Unproven Adultery by McCain -- Unlike Clinton | NewsBusters.org

NYT Suggests Unproven Adultery by McCain -- Unlike Clinton NewsBusters.org: "So The New York Times has released a story by a four-person investigative team alleging a potentially inappropriate relationship between Sen. John McCain, the apparent GOP nominee for president, and a lobbyist named Vicki Iseman, three decades his junior. There is no proof of an inappropriate romantic or sexual relationship, merely suspicions by staff members now said to be disgruntled. So why is the Times biting on this story? A look back at a few Clinton sex scandals suggests a different standard for Republicans and Democrats."

Power Line

Power Line: "You may have heard about an accident in southwestern Minnesota in which a school bus was rammed from the side by a van, killing four school children. After considerable heming and hawing, it has been confirmed that the woman who was driving the van, Alianiss Morales, is an illegal alien. Morales has been booked on suspicion of criminal vehicular operation."

We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore -- In These Times

We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore -- In These Times: "The party of Lincoln and Liberty was transmogrified into the party of hairy-backed swamp developers and corporate shills, faith-based economists, fundamentalist bullies with Bibles, Christians of convenience, freelance racists, misanthropic frat boys, shrieking midgets of AM radio, tax cheats, nihilists in golf pants, brownshirts in pinstripes, sweatshop tycoons, hacks, fakirs, aggressive dorks, Lamborghini libertarians, people who believe Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk was filmed in Roswell, New Mexico, little honkers out to diminish the rest of us, Newt’s evil spawn and their Etch-A-Sketch president, a dull and rigid man suspicious of the free flow of information and of secular institutions, whose philosophy is a jumble of badly sutured body parts trying to walk. Republicans: The No.1 reason the rest of the world thinks we’re deaf, dumb and dangerous."

Barack inspires change in baby names - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

Barack inspires change in baby names - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "Barack has been crowned Name of the Year by Laura Wattenberg, creator of Baby Name Wizard, a popular online trend-tracking tool for parents-to-be at IVillage.com, offering instant advice in the crucial baby-name derby."

WHAT ARE THE CLINTONS HIDING? - New York Post

WHAT ARE THE CLINTONS HIDING? - New York Post: "So it turns out that Bill Clinton's ties to mining mogul Frank Giustra extend far beyond the lucrative contract he won in Kazakhstan after the two of them shared a dinner with that nation's president."

We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore

We’re Not in Lake Wobegon Anymore

"The party of Lincoln and Liberty was transmogrified into the party of hairy-backed swamp developers and corporate shills, faith-based economists, fundamentalist bullies with Bibles, Christians of convenience, freelance racists, misanthropic frat boys, shrieking midgets of AM radio, tax cheats, nihilists in golf pants, brownshirts in pinstripes, sweatshop tycoons, hacks, fakirs, aggressive dorks, Lamborghini libertarians, people who believe Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk was filmed in Roswell, New Mexico, little honkers out to diminish the rest of us, Newt’s evil spawn and their Etch-A-Sketch president, a dull and rigid man suspicious of the free flow of information and of secular institutions, whose philosophy is a jumble of badly sutured body parts trying to walk. Republicans: The No.1 reason the rest of the world thinks we’re deaf, dumb and dangerous."

Nice to see some "love" from Garrison Keillor....... or maybe a look into the mind of liberals and ......Obama?

It's about time!

Steven Pearlstein - Time for Wall Street to Pay - washingtonpost.com: "Wall Street's hypocrisy on this topic is nothing less than breathtaking. When times are good, its champions will claim that their brilliance and hard work account for the spectacular returns. But when markets turn and investors lose their shirts, these same brilliant managers are sent off with golden parachutes and invariably scooped up by rival firms that are only too willing to chalk up their mistakes to bad luck."

In case you need a refresher.

IMAO: Hippie Punching FAQ: "Unfortunately, American society has gotten lax on hippie punching to the point I thought I should write an FAQ to better explain the issue to those who don't currently engage in the punching of hippies."

Good for them!

I'm not normally fond of more lawsuits but this one so filled with class-actionee goodness that I'll sit back and purr.

Dozens of Unindicted Lacrosse Players File Federal Lawsuit Against Duke: "More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players plan to file a federal lawsuit against the university, the city of Durham and others involved in the case."

Trail project receives $400,000 from coalition - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

Trail project receives $400,000 from coalition - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com: "The project committee will now go ahead and apply for a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation, which could produce anywhere from $200,000 to $400,000, officials said."

Mayor's climate aide gets $160,000 a year

Mayor's climate aide gets $160,000 a year: "Mayor Gavin Newsom recently created a $160,000-a-year job for a senior aide and gave him the ambitious-sounding title of director of climate protection initiatives."

The power of FOXNews?

Google Quietly Reinstates Work of News Organization Critical of U.N.

After years of falling sales, Sharper Image files for bankruptcy

After years of falling sales, Sharper Image files for bankruptcy

Green Party No 'Spoiler' for Obama, McKinney Says -- 02/20/2008

Green Party No 'Spoiler' for Obama, McKinney Says -- 02/20/2008: "Former Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) said her bid for the White House as a Green Party candidate won't hurt Sen. Barack Obama or Sen. Hillary Clinton's chances for being the first African-American or woman U.S. president, respectively, because U.S. elections have been corrupted."

CookingByNumbers.com

CookingByNumbers.com

Big Retail Chains Dun Mere Suspects in Theft - WSJ.com

Big Retail Chains Dun Mere Suspects in Theft - WSJ.com: "After Miami handyman Glenn Rudge was accused of shoplifting an $8 set of drill bits at Home Depot, he thought he'd settled the matter when he showed his receipt to prosecutors and they dropped the charge.
But a few weeks later, a law firm hired by Home Depot began sending him letters demanding first $3,000, then a total of $6,000, implying he'd be sued if he didn't pay it."

Ron Paul soon to be unemployed?

Power Line: Blowing His Cover: "Paul is facing a strong challenge from an accountant and city councilman named Chris Peden, who currently leads Paul by around ten points in the polls."

Are CFLs the new "ASBESTOS"?

for class action lawyers, that is?

What the heck broke, how much deadly stuff snurffed through the Y and how different is that from a CFL break?

Mercury spill closes local YMCA: "A small amount of mercury discharged from a blood pressure monitor forced the Gainey Family YMCA to close on Monday."

Didn't this guy sing "On the road again"?

I never knew he lived in Cuba!

Musta been the tax problems he had.....

It's tough being a democrat party voter

click the link to see the Exit Poll.

Truth will rule!

IMAO: IMAO Exit Poll For Democrats: "We at IMAO strive to provide the most up to date and factual information available anywhere. If you're a Democrat who voted today, please take a moment and fill out our exit poll.
Thank You."

This Kid Deserves An Oscar on Yahoo! Video

WAAAAY Too funny!

This Kid Deserves An Oscar on Yahoo! Video

hat tip to MrD at http://www.mlive.com/forums/muskegon/

Does the UN control GOOGLE?

Banned from Google by the United Nations?

FOXNews.com - Journalist Who Exposes U.N. Corruption Disappears From Google
"It began with an innocuous-sounding yet chilling form letter from Google to Lee, e-mailed on Feb. 8:
'We periodically review news sources, particularly following user complaints, to ensure Google News offers a high quality experience for our users,' it said. 'When we reviewed your site we've found that we can no longer include it in Google News.'"

read it all.

Angry white men

Ummm. Red meat!

Read it all and enjoy!

Aspen Times News for Aspen Colorado - Aspen Times Weekly Opinion: "The Angry White Man comes from all economic backgrounds, from dirt-poor to filthy rich. He represents all geographic areas in America, from urban sophisticate to rural redneck, deep South to mountain West, left Coast to Eastern Seaboard.
His common traits are that he isn’t looking for anything from anyone — just the promise to be able to make his own way on a level playing field. In many cases, he is an independent businessman and employs several people. He pays more than his share of taxes and works hard."

The victimhood syndrome buzzwords — “disenfranchised,” “marginalized” and “voiceless” — don’t resonate with him. “Press ‘one’ for English” is a curse-word to him. He’s used to picking up the tab, whether it’s the company Christmas party, three sets of braces, three college educations or a beautiful wedding.