Sea-Tac's security: Are they serious?
.......all of a sudden I realized: We're out on the goddamn runway," Alderete recalled. "We're in a gassed-up, seven-passenger van, and no one really knows who we are. We have an unobstructed path to the main runways, the commercial gates, the whole place. It was unbelievable."......
"Both the Port of Seattle and the federal Transportation Safety Administration reviewed the incident, including videotapes, and concluded their security system is sound."
And these people tell us the federal government can manage our healthcare?
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Global warming with Dr. Kyoto
Global warming with Dr. Kyoto
"Dr. Kyoto, what are carbon offsets?
Carbon offsets allow rich people like movie stars, professional athletes and Al Gore not to change their carbon-intensive lifestyles while lecturing you to simplify yours so as to do your part to fight global warming. Basically, rich people pay someone else not to emit carbon in the future so they can go right on emitting it now. Next question."
"Dr. Kyoto, what are carbon offsets?
Carbon offsets allow rich people like movie stars, professional athletes and Al Gore not to change their carbon-intensive lifestyles while lecturing you to simplify yours so as to do your part to fight global warming. Basically, rich people pay someone else not to emit carbon in the future so they can go right on emitting it now. Next question."
Boy shot outside downtown nightclub
Boy shot outside downtown nightclub
"Muskegon Police were dispatched to the Spotlight, 441 W. Western, shortly before 1 a.m. on a shooting call"
What a "wonderful" addition to the rich cultural stew that the downtown leaders and their cronies at The Muskegon Chronicle are serving to the entire county.
"Muskegon Police were dispatched to the Spotlight, 441 W. Western, shortly before 1 a.m. on a shooting call"
What a "wonderful" addition to the rich cultural stew that the downtown leaders and their cronies at The Muskegon Chronicle are serving to the entire county.
Repair bill dispute to be decided in court
Repair bill dispute to be decided in court
"Countywide, there are 1,800 culverts, most of which are made of corrugated metal pipe and were installed in the late 1950s. Repair costs vary from a couple thousand dollars to more than $100,000, and costs typically are shared between the municipality and county, Hulka said. The Syers Road repair cost is estimated at $42,000."
This is BIG!
Our county is broke.
Our roads and culverts are BROKEN!
And our county and city leaders focus on EVERYTHING but the REAL problems of unending spending and a countywide anti-business attitude.
And the spending is almost entirely on over-compensated employees with insane retirement benefits and ever increasing pay and perks.
"Countywide, there are 1,800 culverts, most of which are made of corrugated metal pipe and were installed in the late 1950s. Repair costs vary from a couple thousand dollars to more than $100,000, and costs typically are shared between the municipality and county, Hulka said. The Syers Road repair cost is estimated at $42,000."
This is BIG!
Our county is broke.
Our roads and culverts are BROKEN!
And our county and city leaders focus on EVERYTHING but the REAL problems of unending spending and a countywide anti-business attitude.
And the spending is almost entirely on over-compensated employees with insane retirement benefits and ever increasing pay and perks.
And no one would dare even visit the issuse......
McCain Unable to Exploit Democratic Internet Fatigue as Obama Continues to Dominate
McCain Unable to Exploit Democratic Internet Fatigue as Obama Continues to Dominate
"As McCain’s inability to make any substantive inroads shows, the GOP’s dismal performance in ongoing SIPP Ratings continues to demonstrates the Party’s failure to grasp command of the Internet, which is taking an ever increasing market share from television, the principal medium for political campaigning."
The GOPers better wise up to this change from TV to Internet as the new medium.
Maybe someone ought to talk to a kid?
"As McCain’s inability to make any substantive inroads shows, the GOP’s dismal performance in ongoing SIPP Ratings continues to demonstrates the Party’s failure to grasp command of the Internet, which is taking an ever increasing market share from television, the principal medium for political campaigning."
The GOPers better wise up to this change from TV to Internet as the new medium.
Maybe someone ought to talk to a kid?
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Crude Mistake
Crude Mistake: "Underscoring its failure to grasp the nature of our current problems, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Friday refused to end its moratorium on oil shale development in Colorado."
Obama's health plan
Obama's health plan:
"Now that Hillary is fading fast in Obama's rear view mirror we should take a look at some of his proposals for America. Let's start with health care. Here are his words on the subject from one of his speeches:
“We now face an opportunity — and an obligation — to turn the page on the failed politics of yesterday's health care debates… My plan begins by covering every American. If you already have health insurance, the only thing that will change for you under this plan is the amount of money you will spend on premiums. That will be less. If you are one of the 45 million Americans who don't have health insurance, you will have it after this plan becomes law. No one will be turned away because of a preexisting condition or illness.”
— Barack Obama, Speech in Iowa City, IA, May 29, 2007"
"Now that Hillary is fading fast in Obama's rear view mirror we should take a look at some of his proposals for America. Let's start with health care. Here are his words on the subject from one of his speeches:
“We now face an opportunity — and an obligation — to turn the page on the failed politics of yesterday's health care debates… My plan begins by covering every American. If you already have health insurance, the only thing that will change for you under this plan is the amount of money you will spend on premiums. That will be less. If you are one of the 45 million Americans who don't have health insurance, you will have it after this plan becomes law. No one will be turned away because of a preexisting condition or illness.”
— Barack Obama, Speech in Iowa City, IA, May 29, 2007"
Where is the money gonna come from to pay for this?
Rich guys?
Increased cigarette taxes?
Cell phone taxes?
Unending spending......
Who Is Really Responsible For The High Prices You Pay For Gasoline?
Who Is Really Responsible For The High Prices You Pay For Gasoline?:
"For the last 28 years, Democrats in Congress and a few Republicans have again and again opposed our drilling for oil in Alaska's ANWR area when we knew it contained at least 10 billion barrels of oil we could be using now."
Why isn't EVERY republican candidate for election at EVERY level not shouting out this FACT to their voters?
"For the last 28 years, Democrats in Congress and a few Republicans have again and again opposed our drilling for oil in Alaska's ANWR area when we knew it contained at least 10 billion barrels of oil we could be using now."
Why isn't EVERY republican candidate for election at EVERY level not shouting out this FACT to their voters?
CARPE DIEM: Gas Taxes By State
Our gasoline problems are not caused by "evil" oil companies or our own driving around!
Check out how Michigan compares with the rest of our competition (other states) in taxes.
Bummer, Jenny and the dems jest lookin' elsewhere...... bummer Michiganders....
Striking Out on Energy
Striking Out on Energy
"ExxonMobil chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson said it’s “astonishing” that Bush keeps asking Saudi Arabia to pump more oil, rather than working harder for increased oil production at home.
Tillerson called this “terribly upside down,” and went on to say the president should be fighting to open U.S. coastal waters to drilling and production on the outer continental shelf. He correctly wants to end the federal moratorium on such off-shore drilling, where kajillions of barrels of oil and natural gas are being completely ignored."
"ExxonMobil chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson said it’s “astonishing” that Bush keeps asking Saudi Arabia to pump more oil, rather than working harder for increased oil production at home.
Tillerson called this “terribly upside down,” and went on to say the president should be fighting to open U.S. coastal waters to drilling and production on the outer continental shelf. He correctly wants to end the federal moratorium on such off-shore drilling, where kajillions of barrels of oil and natural gas are being completely ignored."
your medium is dying.. ha ha.... Nelson Muntz....
The Bitch Girls
Next time you get grumpadosh with the MSM (our wonderful "The Muskegon Chronicle") click on this link and feel the rich bloggy goodness...
Next time you get grumpadosh with the MSM (our wonderful "The Muskegon Chronicle") click on this link and feel the rich bloggy goodness...
Obama flipflop
youtube ain't gonna be BHussein's bestest friend... ya think?
"Why Is Obama's Foreign Policy Advisor Attempting To Shift Her Candidate's Weak Position On Meeting With Hostile Foreign Leaders?
Click Here To View Obama Versus His Advisor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xj82Zuc0Y
Today, Obama Foreign Policy Advisor Susan Rice Claimed That Obama Has Only Committed To Meeting With The 'Appropriate Leaders' Of Hostile Nations, Including Iran, At The 'Appropriate Time':"
"Why Is Obama's Foreign Policy Advisor Attempting To Shift Her Candidate's Weak Position On Meeting With Hostile Foreign Leaders?
Click Here To View Obama Versus His Advisor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xj82Zuc0Y
Today, Obama Foreign Policy Advisor Susan Rice Claimed That Obama Has Only Committed To Meeting With The 'Appropriate Leaders' Of Hostile Nations, Including Iran, At The 'Appropriate Time':"
QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Two substantive political issues are the federal budget deficit and the war in Iraq. Now, if you're electing Democrats to control government spending, then you're marrying Angelina Jolie for her brains.
This leaves the Democrats with one real issue: Iraq. And so far the best that any Democratic presidential candidate has been able to manage with Iraq is to make what I think of as the high school sex promise: I will pull out in time, honest dear.'"
"Two substantive political issues are the federal budget deficit and the war in Iraq. Now, if you're electing Democrats to control government spending, then you're marrying Angelina Jolie for her brains.
This leaves the Democrats with one real issue: Iraq. And so far the best that any Democratic presidential candidate has been able to manage with Iraq is to make what I think of as the high school sex promise: I will pull out in time, honest dear.'"
Phosphorus ban for yard fertilizer on the horizon
OK, keep Bob on the job.... but keep him out of my dang lawn!!!!!!!
Phosphorus ban for yard fertilizer on the horizon
"Phosphorus is being rooted out of the home and garden, and a Michigan-wide ban may be in our future.
And our state is insolvent...... and we pay these bozos every day to come up with bans on lawn fertilizer.... and our state is insolvent...... and our roads are falling apart..... and our "legislators" fill their tiny world with more minutia.....
I'm getting sick and tired of this......
"Phosphorus is being rooted out of the home and garden, and a Michigan-wide ban may be in our future.
And our state is insolvent...... and we pay these bozos every day to come up with bans on lawn fertilizer.... and our state is insolvent...... and our roads are falling apart..... and our "legislators" fill their tiny world with more minutia.....
I'm getting sick and tired of this......
Could film incentives be Michigan's Ishtar?
Could film incentives be Michigan's Ishtar?:
"The script reads something like this: Hollywood producers get a big tax break from Michigan, and the next thing you know they're blocking scenes in places like downtown Grand Rapids.....
But true to Hollywood form, this story takes a sudden and unexpected twist.
Turns out the program, which allows producers to get back up to 42 percent of their production costs, was so popular the cost overruns have state leaders playing the part of angry studio execs.
'It's probably costing more than we thought,' said State Treasurer Robert Klein.
Try millions more.
State budget officials discussed the problem, and other budget issues during Friday's revenue estimating conference. That's where lawmakers got a better look at the overall budget picture.
The bad news is the current budget is short by just under $44 million for the spending year ending in October. Projections for next year's budget put the shortfall at between $170 and $350 million."
Wow, and wait until Jenny and the Dems start REALLY "investing" our road-fix-up money in her eco-business contributors!
"The script reads something like this: Hollywood producers get a big tax break from Michigan, and the next thing you know they're blocking scenes in places like downtown Grand Rapids.....
But true to Hollywood form, this story takes a sudden and unexpected twist.
Turns out the program, which allows producers to get back up to 42 percent of their production costs, was so popular the cost overruns have state leaders playing the part of angry studio execs.
'It's probably costing more than we thought,' said State Treasurer Robert Klein.
Try millions more.
State budget officials discussed the problem, and other budget issues during Friday's revenue estimating conference. That's where lawmakers got a better look at the overall budget picture.
The bad news is the current budget is short by just under $44 million for the spending year ending in October. Projections for next year's budget put the shortfall at between $170 and $350 million."
Wow, and wait until Jenny and the Dems start REALLY "investing" our road-fix-up money in her eco-business contributors!
Sen. Ted Kennedy hospitalized with stroke symptoms
Sen. Ted Kennedy hospitalized with stroke symptoms: "A spokeswoman for Edward M. Kennedy says the Massachusetts senator is in the hospital for evaluation after becoming ill at his Hyannis home."
Thank "god" that Ted's 16 year, three children marriage to Joan was annulled by the wonderful Catholic Church.
Otherwise, if Teddy took that final Chappaquiddick Plunge he might have to spend eternity in "heck".
Thank "god" that Ted's 16 year, three children marriage to Joan was annulled by the wonderful Catholic Church.
Otherwise, if Teddy took that final Chappaquiddick Plunge he might have to spend eternity in "heck".
Saudi oil output hike would not solve US problems: Bush
Saudi oil output hike would not solve US problems: Bush
"US President George W. Bush said on Saturday that a hike in oil output by Saudi Arabia would not solve American energy problems. ......
'Our problem in America gets solved when we aggressively go for domestic exploration. Our problem in America gets solved if we expand our refining capacity, promote nuclear energy and continue our strategy for the advancing of alternative energies as well as conservation,' he said.
'One interesting thing about American politics these days is those who are screaming the loudest for increased production from Saudi Arabia are the very same people who are fighting the fiercest against domestic exploration, against the development of nuclear power and against expanding refining capacity.'"
That the energy industry and the GOP have failed to explain this simple fact to Americans is astounding!
"US President George W. Bush said on Saturday that a hike in oil output by Saudi Arabia would not solve American energy problems. ......
'Our problem in America gets solved when we aggressively go for domestic exploration. Our problem in America gets solved if we expand our refining capacity, promote nuclear energy and continue our strategy for the advancing of alternative energies as well as conservation,' he said.
'One interesting thing about American politics these days is those who are screaming the loudest for increased production from Saudi Arabia are the very same people who are fighting the fiercest against domestic exploration, against the development of nuclear power and against expanding refining capacity.'"
That the energy industry and the GOP have failed to explain this simple fact to Americans is astounding!
Cruise with Congressman Hoekstra!
I've taken this "cruise" in the past and it is GREAT fun!
You don't have to be "political" to have an excellent time and get a chance to schmooze with our Congressman Pete.
Do it!
GordoM
hoekstraforcongress.com:
"Join Congressman Pete Hoekstra and Team Hoekstra on a Tropical Cruise along the Lake Michigan shoreline aboard the grand ship “The S.S. Badger”!
Ludington, MI
Saturday Evening, June 21
Boarding – 8:00 p.m.
"We will set sail from the Ludington Marina for a Caribbean style cruise
on beautiful Lake Michigan. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts
while you stroll the deck or sit back to take in the sounds
of the steel drum band and other entertainers."
"Join Congressman Pete Hoekstra and Team Hoekstra on a Tropical Cruise along the Lake Michigan shoreline aboard the grand ship “The S.S. Badger”!
Ludington, MI
Saturday Evening, June 21
Boarding – 8:00 p.m.
"We will set sail from the Ludington Marina for a Caribbean style cruise
on beautiful Lake Michigan. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts
while you stroll the deck or sit back to take in the sounds
of the steel drum band and other entertainers."
The Rust Belt Should Be Bitter - WSJ.com
Jenny and Kwame!
The Rust Belt Should Be Bitter - WSJ.com
In the firestorm touched off by Barack Obama's comments about those who "cling to" guns and religion out of economic resentment, most analysis missed a crucial point: The "bitterness" felt in the so-called Rust Belt is mainly a product of high-tax, highly unionized states.
While there are pockets of prosperity in Pennsylvania, upstate New York, Ohio and Michigan, a good deal of this area is economically depressed. That's not because of Washington's policies (or lack thereof). These policies aren't killing Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada and Florida.
While southern states do have problems, their governments generally don't smother economic growth by layering on ever-rising taxation, regulation and expenses. They don't permit workers to be forced to join closed-shop unions. No one in D.C. – Obama, Clinton, McCain or Superman – can fix the Rust Belt's self-inflicted wounds.
Western New York offers a prime example. Despite proximity to major markets, a long international border with a major trading partner, a well-developed transport system, untold natural splendors and a well-educated workforce, the Buffalo area's population shrinks every year. Why? High taxes, high government costs and forced unionization are major factors.
New York state is run by and for its public-employee unions, particularly teachers, but several others as well. The unions collect dues and then recycle a significant amount of what they collect into politicians' campaign funds. These contributions (plus state electoral law, which seems designed to protect incumbents and hobble challengers) produce tax-and-expense structures that drive employers away. To varying degrees, the same is true for much of the Rust Belt.
Mr. Obama referred to the ire of poor folks who've been given false promises in the past by national politicians. The real falsehood is the notion that federal programs or subsidies can overcome a state's own ruinous policies.
Mr. Durstewitz, co-author of "Younger Than That Now – A Shared Passage From the Sixties" (Bantam, 2001), lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.
In the firestorm touched off by Barack Obama's comments about those who "cling to" guns and religion out of economic resentment, most analysis missed a crucial point: The "bitterness" felt in the so-called Rust Belt is mainly a product of high-tax, highly unionized states.
While there are pockets of prosperity in Pennsylvania, upstate New York, Ohio and Michigan, a good deal of this area is economically depressed. That's not because of Washington's policies (or lack thereof). These policies aren't killing Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada and Florida.
While southern states do have problems, their governments generally don't smother economic growth by layering on ever-rising taxation, regulation and expenses. They don't permit workers to be forced to join closed-shop unions. No one in D.C. – Obama, Clinton, McCain or Superman – can fix the Rust Belt's self-inflicted wounds.
Western New York offers a prime example. Despite proximity to major markets, a long international border with a major trading partner, a well-developed transport system, untold natural splendors and a well-educated workforce, the Buffalo area's population shrinks every year. Why? High taxes, high government costs and forced unionization are major factors.
New York state is run by and for its public-employee unions, particularly teachers, but several others as well. The unions collect dues and then recycle a significant amount of what they collect into politicians' campaign funds. These contributions (plus state electoral law, which seems designed to protect incumbents and hobble challengers) produce tax-and-expense structures that drive employers away. To varying degrees, the same is true for much of the Rust Belt.
Mr. Obama referred to the ire of poor folks who've been given false promises in the past by national politicians. The real falsehood is the notion that federal programs or subsidies can overcome a state's own ruinous policies.
Mr. Durstewitz, co-author of "Younger Than That Now – A Shared Passage From the Sixties" (Bantam, 2001), lives in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Jenny wants to complete her governoreering by turning the rest of Michigan into Detroit!
Barack Obama's America
"One of the wisest American former officials I know asked me a few nights ago: “Michael, put on your thinking cap, and tell me where the United States will be four years from now, if Barack Obama is president.”"
Read this and weep for our country....
Friday, May 16, 2008
United Way of America sets more focused course
United Way of America sets more focused course
"The report finds that one in four high school students does not graduate on time, one in four families do not earn enough to provide for their household, and two in three young people and adults lead unhealthy lives, including those who engage in such risky behaviors as drug use, binge drinking and unsafe sex"
"The report finds that one in four high school students does not graduate on time, one in four families do not earn enough to provide for their household, and two in three young people and adults lead unhealthy lives, including those who engage in such risky behaviors as drug use, binge drinking and unsafe sex"
Well, isn't that nice.......the United Way is gonna be our own Church Lady.....
John McCain 2008 - John McCain for President
I got this e-mail from the McCain committee.
Do they really think conservatives will rush to his campaign with "eco-friendly" idiocy like this?
click to see eco-idiocy in action.
My Friends,
I have long said that I am running for president not to be someone, but to do something - to do what is hard, but necessary to address the challenges we face as a nation. In the coming weeks, I intend to address many of the great challenges that America's energy policies must meet.
One of these challenges is global climate change. Whether we call it "climate change" or "global warming," in the end we're all left with the same set of facts. Good stewardship, prudence and simple common sense demand that we act to meet the challenge and act quickly. And if we are wrong and climate change is not a threat, all we are doing is leaving a better planet for our children and lowering our dependence on foreign oil.
That is why I have proposed a cap-and-trade system that would set limits on greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging the development of low-cost compliance options. This is a market-based system to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mobilize innovative technologies and strengthen the economy.
With so much at stake in this election, it is more important than ever that we work together to secure our energy future, to create opportunities for American industry and to leave a better future for our children. I cannot succeed in my efforts without your immediate financial support.
Unfortunately, some have already begun to criticize my efforts to solve global climate change. My campaign must be financially prepared to respond to this criticism and that's why I ask that you follow this link immediately to make a donation of $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or up to the legal limit of $2,300.
We Americans like to say that there is no problem we can't solve, however complicated, and no obstacle we can't overcome if we meet it together. I believe this about our country. I know this about our country. And now it is time for us to act with this resolve.
Please join my campaign today by following this link. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
John McCain
The Uneven Playing Field - Girls' Sports Injuries
The Uneven Playing Field - Girls' Sports Injuries
"If girls and young women ruptured their A.C.L.’s at just twice the rate of boys and young men, it would be notable. Three times the rate would be astounding.
But some researchers believe that in sports that both sexes play, and with similar rules — soccer, basketball, volleyball — female athletes rupture their A.C.L.’s at rates as high as five times that of males."
This is a national disgrace!
We know of the this epidemic and yet nothing is done."If girls and young women ruptured their A.C.L.’s at just twice the rate of boys and young men, it would be notable. Three times the rate would be astounding.
But some researchers believe that in sports that both sexes play, and with similar rules — soccer, basketball, volleyball — female athletes rupture their A.C.L.’s at rates as high as five times that of males."
This is a national disgrace!
"5 times the rate of males"!
Where are the feminist organizations? ...... meebeee they're more interested in their quota "equality" than actual little girls?
Time Magazine's Senior Moment
Time Magazine's Senior Moment
"Time wonders if John McCain is healthy enough to be president, a question that was never asked of FDR. Meanwhile, a youthful Barack Obama is busily campaigning in each of the 57 states."
Senator "sweetie" ought to go back to his school books?
"Time wonders if John McCain is healthy enough to be president, a question that was never asked of FDR. Meanwhile, a youthful Barack Obama is busily campaigning in each of the 57 states."
Senator "sweetie" ought to go back to his school books?
Michigan may be $434 million short next budget year
Michigan may be $434 million short next budget year
"Fiscal experts say Michigan could have $434 million less than expected to spend on K-12 schools and other government services in the next budget year.
The financial trouble is here despite last year's increases in the state's personal income and business taxes to balance a budget deficit. Reasons include the national economic slowdown's effect on Michigan's economy and fewer people purchasing cigarettes and buying and selling homes."
"Fiscal experts say Michigan could have $434 million less than expected to spend on K-12 schools and other government services in the next budget year.
The financial trouble is here despite last year's increases in the state's personal income and business taxes to balance a budget deficit. Reasons include the national economic slowdown's effect on Michigan's economy and fewer people purchasing cigarettes and buying and selling homes."
Unending spending!
Remember what she means when she says she want to "invest" your money.
The Culinary Institute coming to Baker College
The Culinary Institute coming to Baker College
"The Muskegon college announced their new culinary arts program facility is called The Culinary Institute of Michigan. Included in the facility will be a new restaurant, Courses, and The Sweet Spot, a pastry-and-coffee shop."
"The Muskegon college announced their new culinary arts program facility is called The Culinary Institute of Michigan. Included in the facility will be a new restaurant, Courses, and The Sweet Spot, a pastry-and-coffee shop."
I'm guessing that "McI" was not in the top ten finalists for the logo......
Why is working for a leading American employer (McDonald's) so anathema to academia?
'Hire Michigan First' plan introduced
'Hire Michigan First' plan introduced
"Democrats call their 'Hire Michigan First' plan an aggressive way to quickly create jobs and make sure that tax dollars used to attract businesses to the state benefit families here, not out-of-state workers or illegal immigrants.
The plan would reward companies with tax breaks if they accept state contracts to hire only Michigan workers. The plan would also make sure companies report on who they hire to ensure those workers are from Michigan.
Town hall meetings are set for later Thursday to address the issues and answer questions. State Rep. Robert Dean (D-Grand Rapids) will host one at 5:30 p.m. at the Teamsters Hall on Eastern. Then, at 7 p.m., State Reps. Mary Valentine (D-Norton Shores) and Doug Bennett (D-Muskegon) will host one at Muskegon Community College."
"Democrats call their 'Hire Michigan First' plan an aggressive way to quickly create jobs and make sure that tax dollars used to attract businesses to the state benefit families here, not out-of-state workers or illegal immigrants.
The plan would reward companies with tax breaks if they accept state contracts to hire only Michigan workers. The plan would also make sure companies report on who they hire to ensure those workers are from Michigan.
Town hall meetings are set for later Thursday to address the issues and answer questions. State Rep. Robert Dean (D-Grand Rapids) will host one at 5:30 p.m. at the Teamsters Hall on Eastern. Then, at 7 p.m., State Reps. Mary Valentine (D-Norton Shores) and Doug Bennett (D-Muskegon) will host one at Muskegon Community College."
Their 'Hire Michigan First' plan is an aggressive way to quickly destroy jobs and tax dollars used to attract businesses by sending out the message to employers that politics, not productivity, is what Michigan is all about.
ROTHBURY Festival
Inside Muskegon: Inside Muskegon #113: Carrie Lombardi, ROTHBURY Festival
"This episode of Inside Muskegon features an interview with Carrie Lombardi with the ROTHBURY Festival, a commentary on the interview, and information on contacting Inside Muskegon."
"This episode of Inside Muskegon features an interview with Carrie Lombardi with the ROTHBURY Festival, a commentary on the interview, and information on contacting Inside Muskegon."
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Brewer elected to school board
Brewer elected to school board -
"MUSKEGON HEIGHTS — Franklin Brewer will serve again on the Muskegon Heights school board.
Brewer, of 2320 Fifth, and write-in candidate Kassandra Kitchen, 75 E. Maplewood, ran in the May 6 election for the four-year seat vacated by longtime board member Dwight Vines.
Brewer received 258 votes and Kitchen received 166 votes. Results were delayed because of Kitchen's write-in candidacy.
Brewer lost his bid for re-election to the school board in 2006 by four votes to Antonio Suhuba-Baruti, and lost another bid for election to the school board in 2007."
"MUSKEGON HEIGHTS — Franklin Brewer will serve again on the Muskegon Heights school board.
Brewer, of 2320 Fifth, and write-in candidate Kassandra Kitchen, 75 E. Maplewood, ran in the May 6 election for the four-year seat vacated by longtime board member Dwight Vines.
Brewer received 258 votes and Kitchen received 166 votes. Results were delayed because of Kitchen's write-in candidacy.
Brewer lost his bid for re-election to the school board in 2006 by four votes to Antonio Suhuba-Baruti, and lost another bid for election to the school board in 2007."
Michigan lawmakers surprised at cost of tax breaks for movie makers
Shocked and surprised!
Michigan lawmakers surprised at cost of tax breaks for movie makers
"Lawmakers on Wednesday seemed somewhat stunned by the estimated $110 million price tag of Michigan's new film promotion program.
The unexpected cost of luring movie makers here could mean less money for local school districts and municipalities."
"Lawmakers on Wednesday seemed somewhat stunned by the estimated $110 million price tag of Michigan's new film promotion program.
The unexpected cost of luring movie makers here could mean less money for local school districts and municipalities."
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Chicago overturns ban on foie gras in restaurants - Yahoo! News
Chicago overturns ban on foie gras in restaurants - Yahoo! News: "The City Council on Wednesday repealed its two-year-old ban on the gourmet dish,"
It's about time!
Now they can turn their attention to phosphorus in lawn fertilizer...... no other problems goin' on in Chi Town.....http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/05/welcome-to-chicagostan.html
It's about time!
Now they can turn their attention to phosphorus in lawn fertilizer...... no other problems goin' on in Chi Town.....http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/05/welcome-to-chicagostan.html
McCain's wife sells Sudan-related investments
McCain's wife sells Sudan-related investments:
"Cindy McCain's investments include two mutual funds - American Funds Europacific Growth fund and American Funds Capital World Growth and Income fund - that are listed by the Sudan Divestment Task Force as targets for divestment."
The McMonster!
"Cindy McCain's investments include two mutual funds - American Funds Europacific Growth fund and American Funds Capital World Growth and Income fund - that are listed by the Sudan Divestment Task Force as targets for divestment."
The McMonster!
Teeeechers union bosses out.....student LEARNING improves
The blogging will continue until morale improves...
"Good news in The Big Easy where over a year ago they broke the teachers union and basically started over with publicly financed but privately board run charter schools. This year, testing of fourth and eighth graders have shown improvements by 12% and 4% respectively, in only a year. They still have a long way to go, but this is real progress from a completely failed school system in a short turnaround time. The major reason being given for this success is the quality of teachers they were able to attract."
Isn't it time we focused on "LEARNING" rather than "teaching"?
"Good news in The Big Easy where over a year ago they broke the teachers union and basically started over with publicly financed but privately board run charter schools. This year, testing of fourth and eighth graders have shown improvements by 12% and 4% respectively, in only a year. They still have a long way to go, but this is real progress from a completely failed school system in a short turnaround time. The major reason being given for this success is the quality of teachers they were able to attract."
Isn't it time we focused on "LEARNING" rather than "teaching"?
US lists polar bear as threatened species
US lists polar bear as threatened species: "This is the first time that the Endangered Species Act has been used to protect a species threatened by the impacts of global warming. There has been concern within the business community that such action could have far-reaching impact and could be used to regulate carbon dioxide.
But the decision includes provisions that specifically are aimed at protecting power plants and other energy-related entities, said an official who was familiar with the decision."
This is gonna hurt...... everyone.......
But the decision includes provisions that specifically are aimed at protecting power plants and other energy-related entities, said an official who was familiar with the decision."
This is gonna hurt...... everyone.......
Chelsea Clinton Refused Entry To Small Puerto Rican Island Of Vieques
Chelsea Clinton Refused Entry To Small Puerto Rican Island Of Vieques: "The U.S. Navy has denied Chelsea Clinton permission to campaign for her mother on a former bombing range on a small Puerto Rican island.
Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign wanted to use the land Wednesday as a setting to discuss the candidate's clean up plan for the region and call to give some areas to local residents.
But Navy spokeswoman Lt. Lara Bollinger said no one is allowed to campaign on federal property."
Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign wanted to use the land Wednesday as a setting to discuss the candidate's clean up plan for the region and call to give some areas to local residents.
But Navy spokeswoman Lt. Lara Bollinger said no one is allowed to campaign on federal property."
Illinois Woman Dies After Being Pinned Under Dead Husband for Days
Illinois Woman Dies After Being Pinned Under Dead Husband for Days
"83-year-old Blanche Roberts died Tuesday at a hospital in nearby Herrin.
A newspaper carrier checking the couple's well-being found Roberts on April 27th. She was trapped by Fred Roberts' body inside their rural home.
Williamson County's coroner says he believes 77-year-old Fred Roberts died of a heart attack four days earlier after mowing the lawn. He fell onto his wife, pinning one of her legs. She was unable to wriggle free.
Hey momma, I mowed the lawn, let's......urrorrolk rrrrrrolk....cr..u..m.phhh..........
"83-year-old Blanche Roberts died Tuesday at a hospital in nearby Herrin.
A newspaper carrier checking the couple's well-being found Roberts on April 27th. She was trapped by Fred Roberts' body inside their rural home.
Williamson County's coroner says he believes 77-year-old Fred Roberts died of a heart attack four days earlier after mowing the lawn. He fell onto his wife, pinning one of her legs. She was unable to wriggle free.
Hey momma, I mowed the lawn, let's......urrorrolk rrrrrrolk....cr..u..m.phhh..........
Maybe there's a bit more to this story.........probably Bush's fault!
Sean Penn endorses Barack Obama at Cannes Film Festival opening
Sean Penn endorses Barack Obama at Cannes Film Festival opening
"he said, but went on to accuse him of a “phenomenally inhuman and unconstitutional” voting record."
"he said, but went on to accuse him of a “phenomenally inhuman and unconstitutional” voting record."
Huh?
The brilliant Mr Penn endorses a man with a “phenomenally inhuman and unconstitutional” voting record."?
This is actually sort of consistant.....
Ants swarm over Houston area, fouling electronics
We're doomed!
Ants swarm over Houston area, fouling electronics
"In what sounds like a really low-budget horror film, voracious swarming ants that apparently arrived in Texas aboard a cargo ship are invading homes and yards across the Houston area, shorting out electrical boxes and messing up computers."
Ants swarm over Houston area, fouling electronics
"In what sounds like a really low-budget horror film, voracious swarming ants that apparently arrived in Texas aboard a cargo ship are invading homes and yards across the Houston area, shorting out electrical boxes and messing up computers."
Renewable energy standards gain momentum in Michigan
Renewable energy standards gain momentum in Michigan
"renewable portfolio standard in Michigan - which would require electricity companies to ensure that a certain percentage of their energy comes from renewable sources."
Doesn't anyone realize this is simply a plan to divert tax dollars from fixing roads and other state needs to rewarding democrat contributors, the eco-charlatans whose companies can't survive ("make a profit") without subsidies.
And now they want every resident in our state (AND BUSINESS!) to pay millions of dollars extra for our energy just to fund these phony companies?
"renewable portfolio standard in Michigan - which would require electricity companies to ensure that a certain percentage of their energy comes from renewable sources."
Doesn't anyone realize this is simply a plan to divert tax dollars from fixing roads and other state needs to rewarding democrat contributors, the eco-charlatans whose companies can't survive ("make a profit") without subsidies.
And now they want every resident in our state (AND BUSINESS!) to pay millions of dollars extra for our energy just to fund these phony companies?
Who Stole the American Spirit?
Who Stole the American Spirit?
"Something else is going on – namely a cultural rut of pessimism that is draining our collective energy, blinding us to possibilities, and eroding our position in the world"
I'll nominate the depressed liberals who control the TV, newspaper and radio waves.
And the liberal politicians who pander to our lowest common denominator of depression.
Every snippet of news has a negative spin.
Temperature warmer-global warming!
Temperature cool-global climate change!
Interest rates up-no one can afford to borrow money!
Interest rates down-old people who invest in CDs are getting less income!
And on and on and on.....
"Something else is going on – namely a cultural rut of pessimism that is draining our collective energy, blinding us to possibilities, and eroding our position in the world"
I'll nominate the depressed liberals who control the TV, newspaper and radio waves.
And the liberal politicians who pander to our lowest common denominator of depression.
Every snippet of news has a negative spin.
Temperature warmer-global warming!
Temperature cool-global climate change!
Interest rates up-no one can afford to borrow money!
Interest rates down-old people who invest in CDs are getting less income!
And on and on and on.....
Hopefuls rush to get names put on ballot
Hopefuls rush to get names put on ballot
"Some of the heavy competition for county board seats can be attributed to Jay Jurkas, a longtime county sheriff's deputy who has organized an employee-based movement to challenge incumbent commissioners."
Amazing what one person can do!
"Some of the heavy competition for county board seats can be attributed to Jay Jurkas, a longtime county sheriff's deputy who has organized an employee-based movement to challenge incumbent commissioners."
Amazing what one person can do!
Avoid Traffic: Take a Helicopter to the Hamptons
Avoid Traffic: Take a Helicopter to the Hamptons"For prices between $28,000 and $82,000, Blue Star Jets is offering membership in what the company is calling the first-ever helicopter club to the Hamptons. They claim it will eliminate the woes of traffic on the Long Island Expressway."
Kinda nice the prosperous "eco-nuts" won't have to mingle with the normal Long Island riff-raff.
Kinda nice the prosperous "eco-nuts" won't have to mingle with the normal Long Island riff-raff.
Schwarzenegger to propose borrowing against lottery
Schwarzenegger to propose borrowing against lottery
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will propose borrowing against future state lottery revenue to help close a budget shortfall estimated as high as $20 billion"
Selling out the future?
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will propose borrowing against future state lottery revenue to help close a budget shortfall estimated as high as $20 billion"
Selling out the future?
Miss. Democrat wins House seat in special election
Miss. Democrat wins House seat in special election
"It's becoming a disturbing trend for Republicans: losing traditional GOP strongholds to Democrats in some hard-fought congressional races.
It happened again Tuesday, as Travis Childers beat Greg Davis in a special election to replace Republican Roger Wicker, ........
Childers' win gave Democrats a 236-199 edge over Republicans in Congress.
Earlier this year, Democrats captured the Illinois district long represented by former Republican Speaker Dennis Hastert, who resigned from Congress. This month, Democrats claimed a seat in Louisiana that Republican Rep. Richard Baker vacated and that the GOP had held since 1974."
The GOP is in serious trouble.
"It's becoming a disturbing trend for Republicans: losing traditional GOP strongholds to Democrats in some hard-fought congressional races.
It happened again Tuesday, as Travis Childers beat Greg Davis in a special election to replace Republican Roger Wicker, ........
Childers' win gave Democrats a 236-199 edge over Republicans in Congress.
Earlier this year, Democrats captured the Illinois district long represented by former Republican Speaker Dennis Hastert, who resigned from Congress. This month, Democrats claimed a seat in Louisiana that Republican Rep. Richard Baker vacated and that the GOP had held since 1974."
The GOP is in serious trouble.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1210603337
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1210603337: "In Arizona, the only state that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, more than 38,000 voter registration applications have been thrown out since the state adopted its measure in 2004. . . . More than 70 percent of those registrations came from people who stated under oath that they were born in the United States, the data showed."
Facts Trump Charm
Facts Trump Charm: "McConnell charged that Obama and top Democratic leaders 'get up every morning with three things on their minds: more taxes, more regulation and more litigation.'
He added: 'It's pretty clear to me that the Democratic agenda is to turn us into France.'"
He added: 'It's pretty clear to me that the Democratic agenda is to turn us into France.'"
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1210603337
The Volokh Conspiracy - -#1210603337: "as much as conservatives may whine and scream to the contrary, liberalism and conservatism are not moral equivalents. Because, on the one side you have the thinkers and activists who have advanced freedom, social justice, and human rights, and on the other, you have those who have attempted to thwart all those things."
Who Is Really Responsible For The High Prices You Pay For Gasoline?
Who Is Really Responsible For The High Prices You Pay For Gasoline?: "For the last 28 years, Democrats in Congress and a few Republicans have again and again opposed our drilling for oil in Alaska's ANWR area when we knew it contained at least 10 billion barrels of oil we could be using now."
McCain Differs With Bush on Climate Change
McCain Differs With Bush on Climate Change
Senator John McCain sought to distance himself from President Bush on Monday as he called for a mandatory limit on greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to combat climate change.
Mr. McCain, in a speech at a wind power company, also pledged to work with the European Union to diplomatically engage China and India, two of the world’s biggest polluters, if they refuse to participate in an international agreement to slow global warming.
Is this the end of McCain's chance to win the Presidency?
Catering to the Algore left is a sure way to guarantee a win for BHussein.
Senator John McCain sought to distance himself from President Bush on Monday as he called for a mandatory limit on greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to combat climate change.
Mr. McCain, in a speech at a wind power company, also pledged to work with the European Union to diplomatically engage China and India, two of the world’s biggest polluters, if they refuse to participate in an international agreement to slow global warming.
Is this the end of McCain's chance to win the Presidency?
Catering to the Algore left is a sure way to guarantee a win for BHussein.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Deadly mob beating unnerves Cleveland neighborhood
Deadly mob beating unnerves Cleveland neighborhood: "The attackers sent word that anyone helping police could face retribution, according to City Councilman Kevin Conwell. He described the assailants as gang members."
A Gulf in Giving: Oil-Rich States Starve the World Food Program - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News
A Gulf in Giving: Oil-Rich States Starve the World Food Program
"United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his top lieutenants on Monday are convening the first meeting of the U.N.’s Task Force on the Global Food Crisis. Ban says it will “study the root causes of the crisis,” and propose solutions for “coordinated global action” at a summit of world leaders in June.
Ban might want to consider convincing the oil-rich nations of the Middle East to provide more than the near-invisible amount of money they currently give to the World Food Program (WFP), the U.N.’s food-giving arm, which is charged with alleviating the food crisis.
WFP internal documents show that the major oil producing nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) gives almost nothing to the food organization, even as skyrocketing oil prices and swollen oil revenues contribute to the very crisis that the U.N. claims could soon add 100 million more people to the world’s starving masses."
"United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his top lieutenants on Monday are convening the first meeting of the U.N.’s Task Force on the Global Food Crisis. Ban says it will “study the root causes of the crisis,” and propose solutions for “coordinated global action” at a summit of world leaders in June.
Ban might want to consider convincing the oil-rich nations of the Middle East to provide more than the near-invisible amount of money they currently give to the World Food Program (WFP), the U.N.’s food-giving arm, which is charged with alleviating the food crisis.
WFP internal documents show that the major oil producing nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) gives almost nothing to the food organization, even as skyrocketing oil prices and swollen oil revenues contribute to the very crisis that the U.N. claims could soon add 100 million more people to the world’s starving masses."
Sunday, May 11, 2008
anti-Smoking NAZIS in America
Can anyone explain why, in America today, a person who owns a business could be prohibited by the force of law, from allowing folks to enter his/her business using a legally allowable substance?
Think about it.
You own a bar/resturant.
You want to attract smokers.
Totally legal.
Everyone is OK with your business plan.
But assholes who will never come to your business want to stop EVERYONE from going to your business because ....... well..... just because...
This is 1984 personified.
Think about it.
You own a bar/resturant.
You want to attract smokers.
Totally legal.
Everyone is OK with your business plan.
But assholes who will never come to your business want to stop EVERYONE from going to your business because ....... well..... just because...
This is 1984 personified.
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (xhtml)
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
"We wonder how she has survived to her current 20-ish age in a society that obviously requires boldness, courage and improvisation"
Excellent movie.
See it at The Harbor in Muskegon.
But this review, while mostly accurate, ads a typical dollup of pure liberal-think.
It is amazing that Ebert would suggest that survivors in Communist Romania require "boldness, courage and improvisation".
Survival in Communist Romania required quite the opposite.
Those who possessed "boldness, courage and improvisation" had escaped the country or were brutally killed or imprisoned.
And equally amazing is he never uses the word "communist".
Must be a lib-thing....
But he does equate American pro-life efforts with Romanian anti-abortion laws.
See the movie and thank God you live in our wonderful country.
"We wonder how she has survived to her current 20-ish age in a society that obviously requires boldness, courage and improvisation"
Excellent movie.
See it at The Harbor in Muskegon.
But this review, while mostly accurate, ads a typical dollup of pure liberal-think.
It is amazing that Ebert would suggest that survivors in Communist Romania require "boldness, courage and improvisation".
Survival in Communist Romania required quite the opposite.
Those who possessed "boldness, courage and improvisation" had escaped the country or were brutally killed or imprisoned.
And equally amazing is he never uses the word "communist".
Must be a lib-thing....
But he does equate American pro-life efforts with Romanian anti-abortion laws.
See the movie and thank God you live in our wonderful country.
Patriotic Barack Obama lapel pins unveiled honoring all 57 states
Patriotic Barack Obama lapel pins unveiled honoring all 57 states
"Yesterday The Ticket broke the stunning news of America's acquisition of seven, maybe eight, new states, according to future president Barack Obama.
He was speaking at the start of a two-day swoop through Oregon, which is already a state.
In Beaverton, which is not a state yet, the Democrat let it slip that during this marathon 16-month party presidential nomination struggle against a bunch of dropouts and this female political zombie from New York who won't surrender short of a silver stake, he had already visited 57 states with one more to go"
"Yesterday The Ticket broke the stunning news of America's acquisition of seven, maybe eight, new states, according to future president Barack Obama.
He was speaking at the start of a two-day swoop through Oregon, which is already a state.
In Beaverton, which is not a state yet, the Democrat let it slip that during this marathon 16-month party presidential nomination struggle against a bunch of dropouts and this female political zombie from New York who won't surrender short of a silver stake, he had already visited 57 states with one more to go"
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Myanmar referendum backing junta rule: reports
Myanmar referendum backing junta rule
"Myanmar's military-backed constitution has apparently won significant support in a referendum, even though many in the country were unable to vote as they tried to cope with the devastation of a cyclone which left many thousands of dead and missing in its wake, media reports from the region said Saturday.
Local counting of ballots indicated that an average of 80% to 90% voted in favor of the draft charter, the Associated Press reported."
Mucho thanks to the AP for this "unbiased" report!
Remember when they were amazed at Saddam's 100% victories?
No wonder we do wonder... about the American, anti-Anti-American MSM.
The bummer, dude is that millions of human beings are at risk.
Total bummer to interfer with glowing "election results"!
"Myanmar's military-backed constitution has apparently won significant support in a referendum, even though many in the country were unable to vote as they tried to cope with the devastation of a cyclone which left many thousands of dead and missing in its wake, media reports from the region said Saturday.
Local counting of ballots indicated that an average of 80% to 90% voted in favor of the draft charter, the Associated Press reported."
Mucho thanks to the AP for this "unbiased" report!
Remember when they were amazed at Saddam's 100% victories?
No wonder we do wonder... about the American, anti-Anti-American MSM.
The bummer, dude is that millions of human beings are at risk.
Total bummer to interfer with glowing "election results"!
First-class stamp prices rise 1 penny to 42 cents Monday
First-class stamp prices rise 1 penny to 42 cents Monday:
"The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service."
A new law regulating the post office makes it easier to raise rates as long as the agency doesn't exceed the rate of inflation. Rates are to be adjusted each May.
And the libs want these folks to run our entire health care system?
Oh yeah..... there's this too.....
The increase comes just a week after the post office announced it had a loss of $700 million in the second quarter of the fiscal year, blamed largely on declining mail volume and rising fuel prices.
"The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service."
A new law regulating the post office makes it easier to raise rates as long as the agency doesn't exceed the rate of inflation. Rates are to be adjusted each May.
And the libs want these folks to run our entire health care system?
Oh yeah..... there's this too.....
The increase comes just a week after the post office announced it had a loss of $700 million in the second quarter of the fiscal year, blamed largely on declining mail volume and rising fuel prices.
County goes with local, not lowest, bidder
County goes with local, not lowest, bidder
"Muskegon County commissioners have no official policy saying they have to favor local companies that bid for county contracts.
But when the bidding is close, commissioners clearly can be expected to favor a Muskegon-area firm over an outsider, even if the outsider is the low bidder. .....
Then the board voted 5-3 to award the contract to Jackson-Merkey Contractors of Muskegon, a regular county contractor that finished second in the bidding, $23,306 higher than the Grand Rapids firm.
Aley and Engle joined commissioners Chuck Buzzell, Lew Collins and Roger Wade in supporting the bid of the Muskegon County firm. Snider, Mahoney and Commissioner Louis McMurray supported the low bidder.
"Muskegon County commissioners have no official policy saying they have to favor local companies that bid for county contracts.
But when the bidding is close, commissioners clearly can be expected to favor a Muskegon-area firm over an outsider, even if the outsider is the low bidder. .....
Then the board voted 5-3 to award the contract to Jackson-Merkey Contractors of Muskegon, a regular county contractor that finished second in the bidding, $23,306 higher than the Grand Rapids firm.
Aley and Engle joined commissioners Chuck Buzzell, Lew Collins and Roger Wade in supporting the bid of the Muskegon County firm. Snider, Mahoney and Commissioner Louis McMurray supported the low bidder.
Suicidal republicans-Vito Fossella
Vito Fossella lied to other woman; wife considers dumping him
Laura Fay, who had a baby (below) with Fossella, says the councilman lied to her about his marriage. Vito Fossella's admission that he fathered a love child exposed another of his lies: He had told his girlfriend he was separated from his wife, the Daily News learned Friday"
Just how crooked, perverted and stupid ARE the GOPers?
Laura Fay, who had a baby (below) with Fossella, says the councilman lied to her about his marriage. Vito Fossella's admission that he fathered a love child exposed another of his lies: He had told his girlfriend he was separated from his wife, the Daily News learned Friday"
Just how crooked, perverted and stupid ARE the GOPers?
Obama needs a history lesson
"'Think about this - the probable next President of the United States does not know even the broad outlines of the history of American foreign policy from WWII forward and does not know the history of Democratic icons Roosevelt or Truman. '"
Friday, May 09, 2008
Obama wants an American Politburo?
"That’s one of the reasons I opposed Alito, you know, as well as Justice Roberts.
BHussein giving another clear difference between the candidates.
McCain "visited 57 states"
Marc Ambinder (May 09, 2008)Files
Oh man!
The candidatesse/candidate is TOO old!
Think about a President who is so addled that he/she thimks we have "57 states"!
Is the new national "freeCare" gonna get us hep for addled South Chicago men?
Oops... not McGeezer..... it's the Magic Man!
Oh man!
The candidatesse/candidate is TOO old!
Think about a President who is so addled that he/she thimks we have "57 states"!
Is the new national "freeCare" gonna get us hep for addled South Chicago men?
Oops... not McGeezer..... it's the Magic Man!
Tipping point: fill up tank or work?
Tipping point: fill up tank or work?
"For William Loper, $3.89 per gallon was the breaking point, the price point at which it no longer makes sense to travel long distance to and from work.
In Montcalm County, unemployment is at 11 percent. After Electrolux left, Loper 'lost my landscape business of 21 years...because everyone lost their jobs, lost their home, they didn't need me to put in a new lawn.'"
"For William Loper, $3.89 per gallon was the breaking point, the price point at which it no longer makes sense to travel long distance to and from work.
In Montcalm County, unemployment is at 11 percent. After Electrolux left, Loper 'lost my landscape business of 21 years...because everyone lost their jobs, lost their home, they didn't need me to put in a new lawn.'"
Intense Romanian film may be too much for many Michiganians
Intense Romanian film may be too much for many Michiganians
"A shattering work from writer/director Cristian Mungiu, '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' won the prestigious Palme d'Or Award at the Cannes Film Festival. It somehow was not an Oscar nominee this year for best foreign language film. Go figure."
At The Harbor Theatre this weekend.
"A shattering work from writer/director Cristian Mungiu, '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' won the prestigious Palme d'Or Award at the Cannes Film Festival. It somehow was not an Oscar nominee this year for best foreign language film. Go figure."
At The Harbor Theatre this weekend.
Incentives too steep at $900,000 per job
Incentives too steep at $900,000 per job
"When Michigan feels it must pay $900,000 in tax credits per job to lure new business, leaders ought to be asking themselves if something more can be done to make the state attractive to the kind of high-tech firms it says it is seeking."
This is nuts!
And consistent with the Granholm administration.
"When Michigan feels it must pay $900,000 in tax credits per job to lure new business, leaders ought to be asking themselves if something more can be done to make the state attractive to the kind of high-tech firms it says it is seeking."
This is nuts!
And consistent with the Granholm administration.
Muskegon school leaders working to improve graduation rates
Muskegon school leaders working to improve graduation rates: "The 'Creating A Graduation Generation Conference' got underway this morning.
Nearly every school district in the county is represented."
Sure would be interesting to see which districts skipped out.
Nearly every school district in the county is represented."
Sure would be interesting to see which districts skipped out.
The Chronicle does it again
Cyclone tragedy shows how vital local agencies are
"Many of us were glad, then, for the timely presence of the Red Cross and other United Way-affiliated relief agencies that were on hand immediately to help out. Such emergencies often are the worst of times, but reveal the best in men and women."
Another lame editorial from The Muskegon Chronicle.
Yes it's nice to fawn over their favorite NGOs but somehow they "forgot" to mention the funny guys and gals in those weird outfits........ Stephan King suggests they can't read so that's why they joined....
The United States Navy and the rest of our armed forces!
Charities and black tie dinners and nice, but when the cyclone hits, the folks who deliver are our troops.
God love and protect them!
"Many of us were glad, then, for the timely presence of the Red Cross and other United Way-affiliated relief agencies that were on hand immediately to help out. Such emergencies often are the worst of times, but reveal the best in men and women."
Another lame editorial from The Muskegon Chronicle.
Yes it's nice to fawn over their favorite NGOs but somehow they "forgot" to mention the funny guys and gals in those weird outfits........ Stephan King suggests they can't read so that's why they joined....
The United States Navy and the rest of our armed forces!
Charities and black tie dinners and nice, but when the cyclone hits, the folks who deliver are our troops.
God love and protect them!
The Ultimate Conservative Nightmare?
The Ultimate Conservative Nightmare?
"I was wondering just who John McCain might pick as a running mate and it hit me like a ton of bricks: I predict that after Hillary is finally forced out of the race, McCain will shock the world and pick Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential candidate!”
Think about that for a minute. “McCain/Clinton 2008.”"
"I was wondering just who John McCain might pick as a running mate and it hit me like a ton of bricks: I predict that after Hillary is finally forced out of the race, McCain will shock the world and pick Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential candidate!”
Think about that for a minute. “McCain/Clinton 2008.”"
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Nifong bankrupt
Yes, it may be petty to really enjoy reading this....
"Mike Nifong Bankruptcy: Speaking of the the Duke Lacrosse case, this is a bit of old news, but back in January Mike Nifong had to file bankruptcy to deal with the civil lawsuits that have been brought against him by the exonerated Duke lacrosse players. He lists assets of $243,000 and liabilities of $180 million (presumably contingent claims)."
.......but YES!
That bastard deserves it all.
"Mike Nifong Bankruptcy: Speaking of the the Duke Lacrosse case, this is a bit of old news, but back in January Mike Nifong had to file bankruptcy to deal with the civil lawsuits that have been brought against him by the exonerated Duke lacrosse players. He lists assets of $243,000 and liabilities of $180 million (presumably contingent claims)."
.......but YES!
That bastard deserves it all.
Morels 2007
I had 4 last year!This was taken in mid-May 2007
The biggest was about 8"!
Very tasty.
Nothing yet this year.......
ARE CONSERVATIVES HAPPY? OR SELFISH?
ARE CONSERVATIVES HAPPY? OR SELFISH?
"The newspaper's usual racial columnist has a different theory. Conservatives are happy, he says, because they are selfish. And he offers this tidbit:"
"Many of the people so proud about being conservative strike me as selfish individuals who don't spend much worrying about life's inequities or the less privileged in our society. If you doubt that, just remember the reaction to the suffering of people caught in Hurricane Katrina by most conservatives.
They thought the people in New Orleans deserved what they got."
"The newspaper's usual racial columnist has a different theory. Conservatives are happy, he says, because they are selfish. And he offers this tidbit:"
"Many of the people so proud about being conservative strike me as selfish individuals who don't spend much worrying about life's inequities or the less privileged in our society. If you doubt that, just remember the reaction to the suffering of people caught in Hurricane Katrina by most conservatives.
They thought the people in New Orleans deserved what they got."
Detroit has second-worst commute, Forbes says
Detroit has second-worst commute, Forbes says: "Metro Detroit's commute ranked second worst in the nation by Forbes magazine, behind only the poor folks in Atlanta."
I remember in the 1960s Detroit was in the top 3 worst commutes in the country.
It's NOT the lack of mass transit you fools.
Meebee ya took a ride on the "wonderful" People Mover lately?
No.
It's the NIMBYs and the democrat supported enviro-lonies who have stopped any new roads.
...... but maybe I'm wrong...... It's Bush's fault......
Ah.... I feel better already.......
I remember in the 1960s Detroit was in the top 3 worst commutes in the country.
It's NOT the lack of mass transit you fools.
Meebee ya took a ride on the "wonderful" People Mover lately?
No.
It's the NIMBYs and the democrat supported enviro-lonies who have stopped any new roads.
...... but maybe I'm wrong...... It's Bush's fault......
Ah.... I feel better already.......
Dropout 'crisis' addressed at conferences
Dropout 'crisis' addressed at conferences
"It's being called a crisis.
School leaders say the student dropout rate in Michigan is a huge problem that's costing taxpayers billions of dollars every year.
Amazing that this WOOD TV 8 post has "crisis" in quotes.
Like it's not a "crisis"?
And how they focus on the costs to taxpayers.
Not the terrible cost to the poor child so ill served by our rotten "educational" system and its union leaders.
"It's being called a crisis.
School leaders say the student dropout rate in Michigan is a huge problem that's costing taxpayers billions of dollars every year.
Amazing that this WOOD TV 8 post has "crisis" in quotes.
Like it's not a "crisis"?
And how they focus on the costs to taxpayers.
Not the terrible cost to the poor child so ill served by our rotten "educational" system and its union leaders.
A roll call vote on Mich. smoking ban
A roll call vote on Mich. smoking ban
"Gerald Van Woerkom R Norton Shores 34 N"
"Gerald Van Woerkom R Norton Shores 34 N"
Michigan Senate OKs ban on smoking in bars, restaurants
Michigan Senate OKs ban on smoking in bars, restaurants
"The Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to prohibit smoking in all bars, restaurants and workplaces. ..
The bill passed the Democratic-led House in December. But it had been opposed by Senate leaders, who said it would put unnecessary government restrictions on private establishments.
Unlike the House version, the Senate version makes no special exceptions for casinos, bingo halls and other buildings.
Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm has said she will sign a smoking ban.
Sixteen Democrats and nine Republicans voted for the bill. Eleven Republicans and one Democrat voted against it.
"The Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to prohibit smoking in all bars, restaurants and workplaces. ..
The bill passed the Democratic-led House in December. But it had been opposed by Senate leaders, who said it would put unnecessary government restrictions on private establishments.
Unlike the House version, the Senate version makes no special exceptions for casinos, bingo halls and other buildings.
Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm has said she will sign a smoking ban.
Sixteen Democrats and nine Republicans voted for the bill. Eleven Republicans and one Democrat voted against it.
Energy idiocy
The Corner on National Review Online: "I'm not sure that, ecologically speaking, drilling oil in about 2000 acres in the north of Alaska is all that different from dotting our mountain ridges and coasts (ask the Kennedys et al) with enormous windmills or creating vast acres of solar panels throughout our fragile deserts or covering our roofs with panels and pipes and assorted gadgetry."
Vallejo Votes For Bankruptcy
Vallejo Votes For Bankruptcy
"Vallejo City Council voted unanimously late Tuesday night to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.
The city faces a $16 million deficit in the 2008-2009 budget starting July 1 and unsuccessfully negotiated with its police, firefighter and electrical workers unions for contract concessions through 2012. Public safety salaries comprise 74 percent of the city's general fund budget."
The first wave in the tsunami of municipal bankruptcies caused by the employees looting their cities.
"Vallejo City Council voted unanimously late Tuesday night to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.
The city faces a $16 million deficit in the 2008-2009 budget starting July 1 and unsuccessfully negotiated with its police, firefighter and electrical workers unions for contract concessions through 2012. Public safety salaries comprise 74 percent of the city's general fund budget."
The first wave in the tsunami of municipal bankruptcies caused by the employees looting their cities.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Six Fraternities Suspended After Drug Raid at San Diego State University
Six Fraternities Suspended After Drug Raid at San Diego State University
"The San Diego chapter, founded 61 years ago, was the first national fraternity on campus and has 65 members.
Theta Chi's San Diego chapter declined to comment. The chapter occupies two low-slung homes a block off Fraternity Row, with large red-and-white Greek symbols propped on the roof.
Theta Chi has 131 chapters in the U.S. and Canada and more than 161,000 initiates. It was founded in 1856.
University police launched their investigation into drug sales on campus after Shirley Poliakoff, 19, died from a cocaine overdose in May 2007. Investigators discovered many students in fraternities were aware of organized drug dealing within their houses.
As the investigation continued, another student, from Mesa College, died of a cocaine overdose at an SDSU fraternity house on Feb. 26, the DEA said.
Some drugs bought and sold by students were traced to gangs linked to Mexican cartels, according to the DEA. Agents collected about $100,000 worth of drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy pills, hallucinogenic mushrooms and high-grade marijuana that were being advertised in 'resale quantities' between members of the fraternity and other students."
"The San Diego chapter, founded 61 years ago, was the first national fraternity on campus and has 65 members.
Theta Chi's San Diego chapter declined to comment. The chapter occupies two low-slung homes a block off Fraternity Row, with large red-and-white Greek symbols propped on the roof.
Theta Chi has 131 chapters in the U.S. and Canada and more than 161,000 initiates. It was founded in 1856.
University police launched their investigation into drug sales on campus after Shirley Poliakoff, 19, died from a cocaine overdose in May 2007. Investigators discovered many students in fraternities were aware of organized drug dealing within their houses.
As the investigation continued, another student, from Mesa College, died of a cocaine overdose at an SDSU fraternity house on Feb. 26, the DEA said.
Some drugs bought and sold by students were traced to gangs linked to Mexican cartels, according to the DEA. Agents collected about $100,000 worth of drugs, including cocaine, ecstasy pills, hallucinogenic mushrooms and high-grade marijuana that were being advertised in 'resale quantities' between members of the fraternity and other students."
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools
"Do you think Windows Vista is slow, crash-prone, or unreliable? Join the crowd."
"Do you think Windows Vista is slow, crash-prone, or unreliable? Join the crowd."
Popping the Higher Ed Bubble
Popping the Higher Ed Bubble
'Over the last 10 years, after adjusting for inflation, tuition is up 48% at public schools and 24% at private schools.'"
'Over the last 10 years, after adjusting for inflation, tuition is up 48% at public schools and 24% at private schools.'"
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Steinbeck’s grapes lack wrath this time around - Times Online
Steinbeck’s grapes lack wrath this time around - Times Online: "Whatever happened to the Great Depression? Not the real one from 70 years ago, the lost decade of unimagined misery and Steinbeckian angst, the worst period in the history of modern capitalism. I mean the replay we were promised this year. The one we were told was the inevitable counterpart to the greatest financial crisis since a couple of medieval Italians first sat down on a Florentine bench and invented the word “bank”.
I don’t know about you but I feel a bit cheated. There we all were, led to believe by so many commentators that the sub-prime crisis was going to force the United States into a new era of dust bowls and breadlines, a slump that would call into question the very functioning of the capitalist system in the world’s largest economy. Carried away on the surging wave of their own economically dubious verbosity, the pundits even speculated that this unavoidable calamity might presage some 1930s-style global political cataclysm to match."
I don’t know about you but I feel a bit cheated. There we all were, led to believe by so many commentators that the sub-prime crisis was going to force the United States into a new era of dust bowls and breadlines, a slump that would call into question the very functioning of the capitalist system in the world’s largest economy. Carried away on the surging wave of their own economically dubious verbosity, the pundits even speculated that this unavoidable calamity might presage some 1930s-style global political cataclysm to match."
Muskegon Township rejects plan for manager - mlive.com
Muskegon Township rejects plan for manager - mlive.com: "In the end, the historic decision to reject a proposal that would have changed Muskegon Township's government to a professional manager system hinged on one man.
And he couldn't make up his mind."
And he couldn't make up his mind."
Monday, May 05, 2008
Vern Ehlers calls gas-tax holiday 'a silly idea'
Vern Ehlers calls gas-tax holiday 'a silly idea'
'A silly idea' is how U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, Monday described a proposal to lift the federal gasoline tax for the summer to help motorists paying record-high gas prices."
Beyond silly.... reducing taxes is always a bad idea...... good God....... where do we get such politicians?
Hep me here.... reducing the amout the taxpayers give to the government is bad?
Then increasing the amount that taxpayers give to the government is GOOD?
Now .... meebeee.... I'm gettin' it........
NOT!
'A silly idea' is how U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, Monday described a proposal to lift the federal gasoline tax for the summer to help motorists paying record-high gas prices."
Beyond silly.... reducing taxes is always a bad idea...... good God....... where do we get such politicians?
Hep me here.... reducing the amout the taxpayers give to the government is bad?
Then increasing the amount that taxpayers give to the government is GOOD?
Now .... meebeee.... I'm gettin' it........
NOT!
$600,000/yr taken from Muskegon businesses?
Muskegon County tourism manager
"developing the county's roughly $170,000 advertising and promotional budget.
Besides Foreman's promotion, Wendling also received board approval to promote Kristin Venne to senior tourism aide. Wendling, Foreman and Venne are the only fulltime staff at the CVB, which has an operating budget of approximately $600,000 a year. The bureau has two parttime staff and two other seasonal parttime positions during the summer months."
Come on folks!
We ain't gettin'our money's worth!
Never did!
Mr & Ms Chairman of Tourism,
"Tare down that wall.......... of ineptness and waste!"
and free the businesses to make their own promotional decisions!
"developing the county's roughly $170,000 advertising and promotional budget.
Besides Foreman's promotion, Wendling also received board approval to promote Kristin Venne to senior tourism aide. Wendling, Foreman and Venne are the only fulltime staff at the CVB, which has an operating budget of approximately $600,000 a year. The bureau has two parttime staff and two other seasonal parttime positions during the summer months."
Come on folks!
We ain't gettin'our money's worth!
Never did!
Mr & Ms Chairman of Tourism,
"Tare down that wall.......... of ineptness and waste!"
and free the businesses to make their own promotional decisions!
GRPS and teachers fight over safety
GRPS and teachers fight over safety: "School officials accuse the union of digitally altering the mailings; making union quotes in a Grand Rapids Press article appear as stated fact."
Imagine how tough it would be to view and report the actual mailings!
Classic cowardly reporting by the MSM that supports every union every time.
Not too much support for the dopes who pay taxes.....
Imagine how tough it would be to view and report the actual mailings!
Classic cowardly reporting by the MSM that supports every union every time.
Not too much support for the dopes who pay taxes.....
Obama, Hagel, Cantwell, Smith Hail Committee Passage of the Global Poverty Act
Obama, Hagel, Cantwell, Smith Hail Committee Passage of the Global Poverty Act
"U.S. Senators Barack Obama (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today hailed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's passage of the Global Poverty Act (S.2433), which requires the President to develop and implement a comprehensive policy to cut extreme global poverty in half by 2015 through aid, trade, debt relief, and coordination with the international community, businesses and NGOs. This legislation was introduced in December. Smith and Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) sponsored the House version of the bill (H.R. 1302), which passed the House last September."
The USA (us taxpayers!) has to cut global poverty in half by 2015?!!!!!!!??????
The USA alone?
Holy shitake!
Imagine what those bozos will pass when they have a democrat President!
(hat tip to LivingDangerously http://conservativeinmuskegon.blogspot.com/)
"U.S. Senators Barack Obama (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) today hailed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's passage of the Global Poverty Act (S.2433), which requires the President to develop and implement a comprehensive policy to cut extreme global poverty in half by 2015 through aid, trade, debt relief, and coordination with the international community, businesses and NGOs. This legislation was introduced in December. Smith and Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) sponsored the House version of the bill (H.R. 1302), which passed the House last September."
The USA (us taxpayers!) has to cut global poverty in half by 2015?!!!!!!!??????
The USA alone?
Holy shitake!
Imagine what those bozos will pass when they have a democrat President!
(hat tip to LivingDangerously http://conservativeinmuskegon.blogspot.com/)
Wisconsin prison guards scam overtime and sick leave system
Wisconsin prison guards scam overtime and sick leave system: "The scam is simple: Call in sick to get a day off, but then pick the next shift which puts you into overtime status. You still have your day off, but your next day is at time-and-a half."
Superintendent gets glowing evaluation
Superintendent gets glowing evaluation
'She has improved education at Whitehall immeasurably.'
After meeting with Dongvillo, board members voted 6-0 in open session to accept the evaluation. Trustee Randall Fielstra, who has been Dongvillo's harshest critic in the past, was absent.
As is customary at Whitehall schools, the school board addresses the superintendent's salary at a later date. Dongvillo's current salary is $120,965."
'She has improved education at Whitehall immeasurably.'
After meeting with Dongvillo, board members voted 6-0 in open session to accept the evaluation. Trustee Randall Fielstra, who has been Dongvillo's harshest critic in the past, was absent.
As is customary at Whitehall schools, the school board addresses the superintendent's salary at a later date. Dongvillo's current salary is $120,965."
NSU professor loses job in dispute over grades
NSU professor loses job in dispute over grades
"For more than four years, Aird has carried on a running battle in which NSU administrators repeatedly pressed him to raise his pass rate and he steadfastly refused.
Twice, he was denied tenure and issued a one-year terminal contract, meaning he would have to leave at the end of the year. After the first denial, he filed a grievance. A faculty grievance committee found in his favor, ruling that the tenure decision was flawed by procedural violations and retaliatory actions by administrators."
"For more than four years, Aird has carried on a running battle in which NSU administrators repeatedly pressed him to raise his pass rate and he steadfastly refused.
Twice, he was denied tenure and issued a one-year terminal contract, meaning he would have to leave at the end of the year. After the first denial, he filed a grievance. A faculty grievance committee found in his favor, ruling that the tenure decision was flawed by procedural violations and retaliatory actions by administrators."
Save the Gettysburg electric Civil War map!
Gettysburg park pulls plug on huge electric Civil War map
"For decades, visitors willing to shell out a few extra dollars at Gettysburg National Military Park could be entertained - or bored - by an electric light display showing troop movements in that pivotal Civil War battle."
"For decades, visitors willing to shell out a few extra dollars at Gettysburg National Military Park could be entertained - or bored - by an electric light display showing troop movements in that pivotal Civil War battle."
http://www.savetheelectricmap.com/
THIS MAP NEEDS TO BE SAVED!
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Islamist Chickens Roosting in America’s Backyard
Islamist Chickens Roosting in America’s Backyard: "A potential audience of one million Arab-speaking cable subscribers of Time Warner in the greater New York area can feast on the Arabic Channel known as TAC to choose a menu that includes:
A daily dose of Islamic jurisprudence from a sheik — most often Egyptian Amr Khaled, who wears a suit instead of a robe, advocating “peaceful jihad.” He opines on how it is the duty of Arab-Americans to become first, second, and always members of the Muslim ummah. ....
TAC also serves a nightly diet of Syrian TV News, direct from Damascus with Syria’s view of the world. In this diatribe of analysis and disinformation, Iraq is an American butchery, the Zionist regime of Israel is destined for obliteration, and Syria is the greatest gift to the “Arab cause.”
A daily dose of Islamic jurisprudence from a sheik — most often Egyptian Amr Khaled, who wears a suit instead of a robe, advocating “peaceful jihad.” He opines on how it is the duty of Arab-Americans to become first, second, and always members of the Muslim ummah. ....
TAC also serves a nightly diet of Syrian TV News, direct from Damascus with Syria’s view of the world. In this diatribe of analysis and disinformation, Iraq is an American butchery, the Zionist regime of Israel is destined for obliteration, and Syria is the greatest gift to the “Arab cause.”
"I'm expecting to have unbridled sex Pam. What do you expect me to be doing?"
CARRIER PBS
"I'm expecting to have unbridled sex Pam. What do you expect me to be doing?"
A quote from a sailor on the USS Nimitz to the reporter when asked about his interest when the deployment is over.
I just watched, only parts, of the PBS TV show "Carrier".
I'm overwhelmed at this surprising insight to our fighting forces.
And so thankful for those true Americans who protect us every day.
Please watch this wonderful gift to all of us who are protected by these brave men and women.
"I'm expecting to have unbridled sex Pam. What do you expect me to be doing?"
A quote from a sailor on the USS Nimitz to the reporter when asked about his interest when the deployment is over.
I just watched, only parts, of the PBS TV show "Carrier".
I'm overwhelmed at this surprising insight to our fighting forces.
And so thankful for those true Americans who protect us every day.
Please watch this wonderful gift to all of us who are protected by these brave men and women.
My God, how I wish I could have shared this show with my submarine officer Father.....
And how lucky I am....
Hillary Clinton Curses Eight Bells
Hillary Clinton Curses Eight Bells: "The Kentucky Derby, followed suite to the democrat primaries.
The heavy favorite Big Brown ( Barack Obama ) beats the field with ease. While filly Eight Bells ( Hillary Clinton ) closed with fierce strength.
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a press conference outspokenly gave her support for the filly Eight Bells to beat the favorite Big Brown as she is going to do to Barack Obama.
Eight Bells closed so fiercely that she broke both front ankles and had to be euthanized.
Did Hillary curse the filly or simply is Hillary going to follow suite and have to be euthanized."
The heavy favorite Big Brown ( Barack Obama ) beats the field with ease. While filly Eight Bells ( Hillary Clinton ) closed with fierce strength.
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a press conference outspokenly gave her support for the filly Eight Bells to beat the favorite Big Brown as she is going to do to Barack Obama.
Eight Bells closed so fiercely that she broke both front ankles and had to be euthanized.
Did Hillary curse the filly or simply is Hillary going to follow suite and have to be euthanized."
A point worth serious discussion!
Saturday, May 03, 2008
The Silent Scream of the Asparagus
The Silent Scream of the Asparagus: "You just knew it was coming: At the request of the Swiss government, an ethics panel has weighed in on the 'dignity' of plants and opined that the arbitrary killing of flora is morally wrong. This is no hoax. The concept of what could be called 'plant rights' is being seriously debated."
"greenhouses prisons for slaves"
this video is for adults only, please!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/05/arrogant-worms-carrot-juice-is-murder.html
http://instapundit.com/archives2/018754.php
"greenhouses prisons for slaves"
this video is for adults only, please!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2008/05/arrogant-worms-carrot-juice-is-murder.html
http://instapundit.com/archives2/018754.php
Ehlers: Offset rising gasoline prices by 'conserving energy'
Ehlers: Offset rising gasoline prices by 'conserving energy'
'The quickest, easiest and cheapest solution is conserving energy,' Ehlers told about 100 people at the Gerald. R. Ford Presidential Museum. 'It's quick, it's easy and it's not very expensive.'"
Bozo alert!
Let's admit our national malaise and put a Jimmah Carter "Cardigan" over the country......
.......or build some freakin' nuclear power plants!
'The quickest, easiest and cheapest solution is conserving energy,' Ehlers told about 100 people at the Gerald. R. Ford Presidential Museum. 'It's quick, it's easy and it's not very expensive.'"
Bozo alert!
Let's admit our national malaise and put a Jimmah Carter "Cardigan" over the country......
.......or build some freakin' nuclear power plants!
Can We Prevail If We've Lost Energy Savvy?
Can We Prevail If We've Lost Energy Savvy?: "The more al-Qaida mouthpiece Ayman al-Zawahiri threatens the West, the more he sounds like Hitler's shrill propagandist Joseph Goebbels in his bunker as the Third Reich was crumbling."
Rioting democrat America-haters
Rosanne Barr supports riots!
"Rev. Al Sharpton had already called for riots in Denver if Obama is denied the nomination. Actually, Sharpton had merely said that people like him would be 'demonstrating.'
Sharpton's audiences do have a record of violence. Speaking at a 1991 funeral of child in Brooklyn who had been accidentally killed by a Jewish driver, Sharpton's oration was followed by four days of riots and mob violence, including homicide, against Jews. Likewise, in 1995, Sharpton gave a hateful, racist speech in Harlem against a Jewish store renter, whom Sharpton called a 'white interloper.' Later, one of the participants in Sharpton's picketing entered the store and murdered seven people."
"Rev. Al Sharpton had already called for riots in Denver if Obama is denied the nomination. Actually, Sharpton had merely said that people like him would be 'demonstrating.'
Sharpton's audiences do have a record of violence. Speaking at a 1991 funeral of child in Brooklyn who had been accidentally killed by a Jewish driver, Sharpton's oration was followed by four days of riots and mob violence, including homicide, against Jews. Likewise, in 1995, Sharpton gave a hateful, racist speech in Harlem against a Jewish store renter, whom Sharpton called a 'white interloper.' Later, one of the participants in Sharpton's picketing entered the store and murdered seven people."
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