President Obama to water down 'Buy American' plan after EU trade war threat
"The European Union warned the US yesterday against plunging the world into depression by adopting a planned “Buy American” policy, intensifying fears of a trade war.
The EU threatened to retaliate if the US Congress went ahead with sweeping measures in its $800 billion (£554 billion) stimulus plan to restrict spending to American goods and services.
Gordon Brown was caught in the crossfire as John Bruton, the EU Ambassador to Washington, said that “history has shown us” where the closing of markets leads — a clear reference to the Depression of the 1930s, triggered by US protectionist laws."
Barry is turning out to be far dumber, faster than anyone had imagined!
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Pensions and Promises
Pensions and Promises
"A pension war is brewing — and it's likely to pit state and municipal employees against citizens who foot the bill for government pension plans with their state tax dollars."
"A pension war is brewing — and it's likely to pit state and municipal employees against citizens who foot the bill for government pension plans with their state tax dollars."
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
WELL, SURE, WHEN YOU PUT IT THAT WAY, it doesn’t sound so good
WELL, SURE, WHEN YOU PUT IT THAT WAY, it doesn’t sound so good
At the dawn of the Obama Administration we have witnessed: four high-level appointees blow up over various issues, tax and otherwise (Richardson, Daschel, and Killefer get axed; Geitner stays); the appointment of at least 12 lobbyists to positions in the Administration — in direct contradiction of campaign promises; a pork-laden economic stimulus bill without precedent in US history; and the reversal of campaign positions concerning controversial policies like rendition.
But hey, it’s only been two weeks."
At the dawn of the Obama Administration we have witnessed: four high-level appointees blow up over various issues, tax and otherwise (Richardson, Daschel, and Killefer get axed; Geitner stays); the appointment of at least 12 lobbyists to positions in the Administration — in direct contradiction of campaign promises; a pork-laden economic stimulus bill without precedent in US history; and the reversal of campaign positions concerning controversial policies like rendition.
But hey, it’s only been two weeks."
Join Chronicle Publisher/Editor Paul Keep online Thursday to talk about The Chronicle
Join Chronicle Publisher/Editor Paul Keep online Thursday to talk about The Chronicle
"Join Chronicle Publisher/Editor Paul Keep online for a live chat at noon Thursday, Feb. 5.
He will discuss the state of the newspaper, the reasons for our recent changes, what the future holds and whatever other topics you might think important.
Join us at noon Feb. 5 on mlive.com/muskegon"
Use this link:
http://www.mlive.com/muskegon/
This might be easier for Paul if we were allowed/encouraged to submit some questions in advance.
Feel free to submit them here (in the comments section) and I'll forward to Mr Keep.
"Join Chronicle Publisher/Editor Paul Keep online for a live chat at noon Thursday, Feb. 5.
He will discuss the state of the newspaper, the reasons for our recent changes, what the future holds and whatever other topics you might think important.
Join us at noon Feb. 5 on mlive.com/muskegon"
Use this link:
http://www.mlive.com/muskegon/
This might be easier for Paul if we were allowed/encouraged to submit some questions in advance.
Feel free to submit them here (in the comments section) and I'll forward to Mr Keep.
Passengers stop flight after 'drunk' pilot sparks panic
Passengers stop flight after 'drunk' pilot sparks panic
"Aeroflot representatives boarded the aircraft to try to calm down the 300 passengers.
One sought to reassure them by announcing that it was 'not such a big deal' if the pilot was drunk because the aircraft practically flew itself."
"Aeroflot representatives boarded the aircraft to try to calm down the 300 passengers.
One sought to reassure them by announcing that it was 'not such a big deal' if the pilot was drunk because the aircraft practically flew itself."
Obama spokesman defends ethics standards
Obama spokesman defends ethics standards
"'The bar that we set is the highest that any administration in the country has ever set.'
During a briefing filled with questions about Tom Daschle's decision to withdraw from consideration to be Health and Human Services secretary"
Another one bites the dust; Part 2
"'The bar that we set is the highest that any administration in the country has ever set.'
During a briefing filled with questions about Tom Daschle's decision to withdraw from consideration to be Health and Human Services secretary"
Another one bites the dust; Part 2
Colleges, universities cringe at governor's request to freeze tuition again
Colleges, universities cringe at governor's request to freeze tuition again
"GVSU President Thomas Haas said a further drop in state funding would hurt students. His school's tuition has increased 42 percent since 2004, in part because state aid has been mostly flat or declining.
This year, GVSU raised tuition $1,000, a 13-percent hike -- the largest in its history"
Absolutely NO mention of teacher and staff pay and benefit increases!
It's like that has NO affect on student/parent tuition!
Our "what, me worry" liberal media.
Always asking the TOUGH questions...with such amazing insight!
yeah right.....
"GVSU President Thomas Haas said a further drop in state funding would hurt students. His school's tuition has increased 42 percent since 2004, in part because state aid has been mostly flat or declining.
This year, GVSU raised tuition $1,000, a 13-percent hike -- the largest in its history"
Absolutely NO mention of teacher and staff pay and benefit increases!
It's like that has NO affect on student/parent tuition!
Our "what, me worry" liberal media.
Always asking the TOUGH questions...with such amazing insight!
yeah right.....
Muskegon County Commission Citizen Action ToolkitCitizen Toolkit
Muskegon County Commission Citizen Action Toolkit!
If you are interested in learning about how our Muskegon county government works, it helps to attend the county commission meetings.
If you want to see "change you can believe in", you need to provide your own citizen input.
Or it will continue to be the same old, same old.
Here is a "toolkit" of links you can use to see what happened last time and what will be discussed at the next meetings.
All meetings are held in the Board of Commissioner's Room:
4th Floor of the Hall of Justice (County building)
990 Terrace Street, M
Muskegon, MI
3:30 p.m sharp!
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance website:
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Agenda for full County Commission Board meeting:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/board_agendas.cfm
Past minutes:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/board_minutes.cfm
Standing committee minutes and agendas:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/committees.htm
Future meeting schedules:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/meetings.htm
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/meetings.pdf
Be an educated citizen!
"It's the SPENDING Stupid!"
"The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." -Patrick Henry, revolutionary (1736-1799)
If you are interested in learning about how our Muskegon county government works, it helps to attend the county commission meetings.
If you want to see "change you can believe in", you need to provide your own citizen input.
Or it will continue to be the same old, same old.
Here is a "toolkit" of links you can use to see what happened last time and what will be discussed at the next meetings.
All meetings are held in the Board of Commissioner's Room:
4th Floor of the Hall of Justice (County building)
990 Terrace Street, M
Muskegon, MI
3:30 p.m sharp!
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance website:
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Agenda for full County Commission Board meeting:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/board_agendas.cfm
Past minutes:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/board_minutes.cfm
Standing committee minutes and agendas:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/committees.htm
Future meeting schedules:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/meetings.htm
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/meetings.pdf
Be an educated citizen!
"It's the SPENDING Stupid!"
"The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." -Patrick Henry, revolutionary (1736-1799)
2005 memories of millage: Mona Shores to replace 600 computers - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com
Mona Shores to replace 600 computers
"The district plans to replace 600 desktop computers in labs districtwide this summer, completing improvements funded with a 0.65-mill, $4.2 million bond issue approved by voters in 2005."
"The district plans to replace 600 desktop computers in labs districtwide this summer, completing improvements funded with a 0.65-mill, $4.2 million bond issue approved by voters in 2005."
Jackson-area resale stores expect problems from new federal rule governing lead levels
Jackson-area resale stores expect problems from new federal rule governing lead levels
"Most resale and thrift stores have their own standards for the quality and condition of items they accept.
A new consumer-protection law will require them to enforce standards for children's items they can't easily determine"
"Most resale and thrift stores have their own standards for the quality and condition of items they accept.
A new consumer-protection law will require them to enforce standards for children's items they can't easily determine"
Alinski's Rules: Must Reading In Obama Era
Alinski's Rules: Must Reading In Obama Era
"What was Saul Alinsky's model that Barack Obama used so successfully to defeat the Clinton machine plus the Republican Party in a dramatic one-two punch never before seen in politics?"
"What was Saul Alinsky's model that Barack Obama used so successfully to defeat the Clinton machine plus the Republican Party in a dramatic one-two punch never before seen in politics?"
Another one bites the dust
Official: Performance czar withdraws candidacy
"Nancy Killefer, who failed for a year and a half to pay employment taxes on household help, has withdrawn her candidacy to be the first chief performance officer for the federal government, the White House said Tuesday."
Does Barry Hussein know of ANYONE who isn't a cheat?
"Nancy Killefer, who failed for a year and a half to pay employment taxes on household help, has withdrawn her candidacy to be the first chief performance officer for the federal government, the White House said Tuesday."
Does Barry Hussein know of ANYONE who isn't a cheat?
Taxing drivers on miles driven could raise more for road repairs
Taxing drivers on miles driven could raise more for road repairs
"An estimated $3.4 billion is spent each year on the 121,000 miles of local, state and federal roads that cobweb across Michigan. Experts say Michigan ought to be spending $6 billion.
'We need to find another source of funding,' said Bill Shreck, director of communications with the state Department of Transportation."
Does anyone notice that every time an "expert" is quoted by any government flack and reported by their comrades in the liberal media, the expert ALWAYS says we (TAXPAYERS!) are not paying enough?
I suppose any "expert" that suggested the state has enough money wouldn't find to many jobs as an "expert".
And don't ya love the "we need to find another source of funding" synonym from the guys who spent all the money?
"An estimated $3.4 billion is spent each year on the 121,000 miles of local, state and federal roads that cobweb across Michigan. Experts say Michigan ought to be spending $6 billion.
'We need to find another source of funding,' said Bill Shreck, director of communications with the state Department of Transportation."
Does anyone notice that every time an "expert" is quoted by any government flack and reported by their comrades in the liberal media, the expert ALWAYS says we (TAXPAYERS!) are not paying enough?
I suppose any "expert" that suggested the state has enough money wouldn't find to many jobs as an "expert".
And don't ya love the "we need to find another source of funding" synonym from the guys who spent all the money?
Perilous State
"Taxpayers MAY get the tab"???????
Who the heck else is gonna pay for the teachers and state employees pensions???????
Gimme a break....
Pensions tax public's patience
Pensions tax public's patience
"The National Bureau of Economic Research revealed, 'the value of pension promises already made by U.S. state governments will grow to approximately $7.9 trillion in just 15 years.'"
This is money taken from "the rest of us" (that's you and me) and delivered to teachers, and state, county and local retirees.
"The National Bureau of Economic Research revealed, 'the value of pension promises already made by U.S. state governments will grow to approximately $7.9 trillion in just 15 years.'"
This is money taken from "the rest of us" (that's you and me) and delivered to teachers, and state, county and local retirees.
So they can retire at 48 years old with FULL benefits and pensions. And they go up every year! How nice ...... for them.
More for them.
Less for us.
More for them.
Less for us.
The power of their big unions bosses.
Isn't it time we contacted our state reps and county commissioners?
Isn't it time we contacted our state reps and county commissioners?
Monday, February 02, 2009
How Government Prolonged the Depression
How Government Prolonged the Depression
"the goal of the New Deal was to get Americans back to work. But the New Deal didn't restore employment. In fact, there was even less work on average during the New Deal than before FDR took office."
"the goal of the New Deal was to get Americans back to work. But the New Deal didn't restore employment. In fact, there was even less work on average during the New Deal than before FDR took office."
Marketing Solar Panels to Fifth-Graders
Marketing Solar Panels to Fifth-Graders
"Employees of the Sharp Electronics Corporation were at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in Mahwah, N.J., recently to teach a lesson on climate change and renewable energy. The cartoon image of an ailing Earth — a thermometer sticking out of its mouth — was the opening slide in their presentation.
Climate change and energy are complex issues, so I was interested to observe how they would be distilled by the Japanese electronics giant — and one of the world’s largest makers of solar panels — to an audience of 10- and 11-year-olds. I recently sat in the back of a fifth-grade class and listened in.
Martha Harvey, an associate manager in Sharp’s strategic marketing division, started the class by asking, “Who knows what climate change is?” She called on a few raised hands and received guesses of “A change of weather?” and “A change of climate?” before offering her own answer:
“It turns out that the temperature of the Earth is actually rising,” she said."
It works for al Qaeda in their madrassas.
"Employees of the Sharp Electronics Corporation were at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in Mahwah, N.J., recently to teach a lesson on climate change and renewable energy. The cartoon image of an ailing Earth — a thermometer sticking out of its mouth — was the opening slide in their presentation.
Climate change and energy are complex issues, so I was interested to observe how they would be distilled by the Japanese electronics giant — and one of the world’s largest makers of solar panels — to an audience of 10- and 11-year-olds. I recently sat in the back of a fifth-grade class and listened in.
Martha Harvey, an associate manager in Sharp’s strategic marketing division, started the class by asking, “Who knows what climate change is?” She called on a few raised hands and received guesses of “A change of weather?” and “A change of climate?” before offering her own answer:
“It turns out that the temperature of the Earth is actually rising,” she said."
It works for al Qaeda in their madrassas.
This pure propaganda in our own schools!
Imagine a coal, nuclear or oil company representative being allowed in a United States public school!
Disgusting!
Imagine a coal, nuclear or oil company representative being allowed in a United States public school!
Disgusting!
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