Friday, May 02, 2008

Is Obama in Bigger Trouble Than Anyone Thinks? - The New Editor

Is Obama in Bigger Trouble Than Anyone Thinks? - The New Editor: "According to the poll, 'McCain now holds a three-point lead over Obama among women; last month, women gave Obama a 13-point margin.'

As a point of comparison, the CNN exit poll after the 2004 presidential election showed Democrat John Kerry winning the women's vote by a three-point margin.

November's a long way off, but if that six-point swing among female voters holds up for McCain, it's a big, big development if Obama is the Dems' nominee."

Hackley cancer center begins shutdown

Hackley cancer center begins shutdown
"Muskegon's oldest cancer center will be one of the first casualties of change following the recent merger of Mercy General Health Partners and Hackley Hospital."

U.N.'s World Food Program Cried Poverty While Sitting on Cash Stockpile of More Than $1.22 Billion

U.N.'s World Food Program Cried Poverty While Sitting on Cash Stockpile of More Than $1.22 Billion
"The startling figure is contained in the latest audited statements of the WFP, which were endorsed by the WFP’s executive director, Josette Sheeran, on March 31, just a month before Sheeran announced at an international aid conference on April 22 that a 'silent tsunami' in rising food prices demanded the huge infusion of cash for the WFP’s latest budget."

Our next First Lady!

I didn't know this...did you? Wow...what a heart this lady has.
The Life and Experiences of Cindy McCain-Truth!
see: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/c/cindy-mccain.htm

Bet you would have never guessed this one! No matter your politics. The media will never tell of this, so pass it on.

There was an article in the Wall Street Journal on Cindy McCain, John's wife. All I ever saw was this attractive woman standing beside John. I was surprised how talented and involved with world problems she is. This is a summary of the article.

She graduated from Southern Cal and was a special-needs teacher.After her Dad died she became involved with his beer distributing firm and is now the chairwoman. Sales have doubled since she has taken over from her father.
They have a marriage prenuptial agreement, her assets remain separate.
She is involved around the world clearing land mines - travels to these countries on a detonation team and service on their board.

They have a 19 year old serving in Iraq, another son in the Naval Academy, a daughter recently graduated from Columbia Univ., an adopted daughter in high school, and a son who is the finance guy at the beer firm.
Raised kids in Phoenix, Az rather than Washington DC.(better atmosphere) He commuted.

In 1991, Mrs. McCain came across a girl in an orphanage in Bangladesh. Mother Teresa implored Mrs. McCain to take the baby with severe cleft palate. She did so without first telling her husband. The couple adopted the girl who has had a dozen operations to repair her cleft palate and other medical problems.

They have a Family Foundation for children's causes.
She's active with "Halo Trust" - to clear land mines, provide water and food in war ravaged and developing countries.
She will join an overseas mission of "Operation Smile", a charity for corrective surgery on children's faces.
She has had two back surgeries and became addicted to pain killers. She talks openly about it which she says is part of the recovery process.

I'm surprised the media is so quiet about her attributes. She sounds more capable than Hillary or Obama. We would really get two for the price of one. A person with business and international experience. John did work for the firm for awhile when he left the Navy. She, however, has the real business experience.

Very interesting.

All salmon fishing banned on West Coast

All salmon fishing banned on West Coast: "Salmon fishing was banned along the West Coast for the first time in 160 years Thursday, a decision that is expected to have a devastating economic impact on fishermen, dozens of businesses, tourism and boating."

Legislature still at odds over construction projects

Mich. Legislature still at odds over construction projects
"the Democratic-controlled House won't take up the bill because it doesn't include spending on university and community college projects."

Fugitive's attorney to ask Granholm to commute sentence

Fugitive's attorney to ask Granholm to commute sentence
"LeFevre, who trained as a hospice worker and volunteered for political causes in California, said she tried to live a model life to atone for her mistakes."

THE TEACHER FRINGE BENEFIT BOOM

THE TEACHER FRINGE BENEFIT BOOM
"Whether we want to admit it or not, our government education (I refuse to use the “pubic education” euphamism) system is fast becoming a pension and health care system that educates a few kids (in Milwaukee about 45% of the kids they teach) on the side."

Tall Tales About Tuskegee

Tall Tales About Tuskegee
“Based on this Tuskegee experiment ... I believe our government is capable of doing anything.”"

On YOUR Dime: Congressmen Lease Luxury Cars

On YOUR Dime: Congressmen Lease Luxury Cars
"Rangel: 'I could probably find something for ... one of those red cars and then I think my constituents would say, 'With all the money that he gets, this is the respect he shows us?''"

Republican blogger has Al Franken's Senate campaign reeling

Republican blogger has Al Franken's Senate campaign reeling "A typical Brodkorb scoop is splashed across his Web site under bold-faced banners like 'Shock!' or 'Breaking News!' The items are often followed soon after by a news release from the state Republican Party on the same subject, and many of his themes find their way into Coleman's talking points."

Minnesota Democrats Exposed

Minnesota Democrats Exposed

States Aim To Tax Private Jets, Yachts

States Aim To Tax Private Jets, Yachts
"The crowds at Maine’s lobster shacks may be a bit thinner this summer thanks to a round of tax bills the state is sending out to visitors who arrive by private plane or yacht.
Some plane owners are looking at assessments of as much as $200,000 for bringing their aircraft to the state for short visits."

Amazon.com Sues To Stop N.Y. Tax | The New York Sun

Amazon.com Sues To Stop N.Y. Tax
"The so-called Amazon tax has been a touchy political issue as Albany has looked for novel ways to fund the state government’s soaring spending amid a predicted drop-off in state tax revenue as the economy slows."

States have turned into massive spending machines.

And now spend more time figuring out ways to increase taxes than anything else.

Disgusting that the idiot voters allow this.... everywhere!

Clinton: I Will Not Target Sanctuary Cities

Clinton: I Will Not Target Sanctuary Cities
"Hillary Clinton, in the second half of her first-ever interview with FOX News’ Bill O’Reilly, said that if elected president she would not crack down on so-called illegal immigrant “sanctuary cities.”"

So, our pandering candidate tells us in advance that she will allow law breakers free reign.

Great.....

Thursday, May 01, 2008

McCain's Better Half

McCain's better Half:
"Cindy Hensley McCain has been disparaged as a trophy wife"

Summary of Findings: Obama's Image Slips, His Lead Over Clinton Disappears

Summary of Findings: Obama's Image Slips, His Lead Over Clinton Disappears

American Thinker Blog: The Real Reason Why Rev Wright Dissed Obama

American Thinker Blog: The Real Reason Why Rev Wright Dissed Obama: "The democrats' approach to the energy crisis is far more typical. The US could be energy independent in ten years if we resumed building nuclear power plants and drilling for oil and gas in Alaska and the offshore waters of the continental shelf and constructed new refineries. Moreover the bold target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050 could be easily attained if every coal fired power plant were replaced by nuclear. Why won't the democrats agree to it? Because it is a solution. Solutions are not the foundation for fund raising by democrats, environmental extremists or global warming activists."

Energy idiocy!

Strange Behavior
"Royal Dutch Shell (nyse: RDSA - news - people ) estimates that the waters of the outer continental shelf contain 100 billion barrels of technically recoverable oil. But 85% of the U.S. coastline is off limits to drilling by congressional decree. Why not be more like Cuba, which has leased oil exploration acreage 50 miles from Key West?
Then there are the 1.5 trillion barrels that Shell estimates are trapped in the oil shale deposits of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. On federal lands, Shell has been researching methods to cook oil out of the shale (basically oil-soaked rock) without mining it or polluting groundwater. But Congress passed a measure last December that prohibits spending to establish a program to lease oil shale on federal lands."

After 7 years, pollution study can't make link

After 7 years, pollution study can't make link
"The revised draft begs the question of why CDC is just now seeking public comment on a watered-down third draft of a report that was commissioned seven years ago,' said Stupak, D-Menominee"

No link found.
After 7 years of tax dollars poofed into the air.
The never ending quest to blame corporate America for personal maladies continues.