Massachusetts may consider using computer chips to charge drivers for mileage on state roads
"A tentative plan to overhaul Massachusetts' transportation system by using GPS chips to charge motorists a quarter-cent for every mile behind the wheel has angered some drivers.
'It's outrageous, it's kind of Orwellian, Big Brotherish,'"
Thursday, February 19, 2009
"voluntary" is out with Obama's administration?
Obama storm troopers give up on "voluntary"
“We tried voluntary, it didn’t work,” Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair said today"
“We tried voluntary, it didn’t work,” Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair said today"
European Court: Fleeing Dangerous Countries a Ground for Asylum
European Court: Fleeing Dangerous Countries a Ground for Asylum
"The ECJ decided that, under EU rules, people seeking the right to live in Europe because they fear death at home do not have to prove that they, personally, are under threat of targeted violence, if the country itself is seen as sufficiently dangerous."
Doesn't ANYONE in Europe remember 1937?
"The ECJ decided that, under EU rules, people seeking the right to live in Europe because they fear death at home do not have to prove that they, personally, are under threat of targeted violence, if the country itself is seen as sufficiently dangerous."
Doesn't ANYONE in Europe remember 1937?
Jones bill would raise taxes to aid homeless
Jones bill would raise taxes to aid homeless
"State Rep. Robert Jones has reintroduced a bill that would allow counties to raise real-estate transfer taxes to fund housing projects for the homeless."
Another democrat who will steal our hard earned paychecks for his personal vote-buying scam.
Remember this crook!
"State Rep. Robert Jones has reintroduced a bill that would allow counties to raise real-estate transfer taxes to fund housing projects for the homeless."
Another democrat who will steal our hard earned paychecks for his personal vote-buying scam.
Remember this crook!
Visit Recovery.gov to learn how the government spends $787B
Visit Recovery.gov to learn how the government spends $787B
"You may have heard that President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion economic recovery bill today. The recent House and Senate votes were divided almost entirely along party lines, but hey, it passed, and regardless of how you feel about the bill, you can track where all that money gets spent on the new Recovery.gov website."
"You may have heard that President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion economic recovery bill today. The recent House and Senate votes were divided almost entirely along party lines, but hey, it passed, and regardless of how you feel about the bill, you can track where all that money gets spent on the new Recovery.gov website."
Bump Keys in the News - San Francisco #3
Watch this video and RUN to the hardware store!
Just google "bump keys" and see how easy they are to find.
Scarey!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Holder: US a nation of cowards on racial matters
Holder: US a nation of cowards on racial matters: "Eric Holder, the nation's first black attorney general, said Wednesday the United States was 'a nation of cowards' on matters of race, with most Americans avoiding candid discussions of racial issues. In a speech to Justice Department employees marking Black History Month, Holder said the workplace is largely integrated but Americans still self-segregate on the weekends and in their private lives.
'Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have always been and I believe continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards,' Holder said."
Well now.... our new AG is gonna make things a whole bunch better with this screed..... ain't he......?
This is "hope"?
It sure sounds like "change".....
'Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have always been and I believe continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards,' Holder said."
Well now.... our new AG is gonna make things a whole bunch better with this screed..... ain't he......?
This is "hope"?
It sure sounds like "change".....
GM says it needs billions more ...............
GM says it needs billions more by next month to stay afloat
"General Motors Corp. will need as much as $16.6 billion in additional federal aid if market conditions worsen but could run out of money next month.
GM needs $2 billion more in aid in March and $2.6 billion in April to stay afloat.
The requests for additional loans is outlined in a restructuring plan submitted today to the U.S. Treasury Department that illustrates how GM will repay $13.4 billion in aid that has kept the automaker operating since it nearly ran out of cash in December. GM plans to begin repaying its loans in 2012."
GM has burned $13.4 BILLION ALREADY??!!!!
AND THEY WANT MORE??????
"General Motors Corp. will need as much as $16.6 billion in additional federal aid if market conditions worsen but could run out of money next month.
GM needs $2 billion more in aid in March and $2.6 billion in April to stay afloat.
The requests for additional loans is outlined in a restructuring plan submitted today to the U.S. Treasury Department that illustrates how GM will repay $13.4 billion in aid that has kept the automaker operating since it nearly ran out of cash in December. GM plans to begin repaying its loans in 2012."
GM has burned $13.4 BILLION ALREADY??!!!!
AND THEY WANT MORE??????
Woman gets nod for top county job
Woman gets nod for top county job
"Commissioners voted 6-3 to direct county attorney Theodore Williams to begin negotiating an employment contract with Bonnie B. Hammersley. The board must still vote on a final contract."
"Commissioners voted 6-3 to direct county attorney Theodore Williams to begin negotiating an employment contract with Bonnie B. Hammersley. The board must still vote on a final contract."
The Price Of Fear
The Price Of Fear
"In his first month, President Obama has talked down the economy and engineered a huge surge in federal spending. Now the bills will come due. The pain may be just beginning."
"In his first month, President Obama has talked down the economy and engineered a huge surge in federal spending. Now the bills will come due. The pain may be just beginning."
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Rep. Mary Valentine wants inquiry into deaths of Fruitport Township children in fire
Rep. Mary Valentine wants inquiry into deaths of Fruitport Township children in fire
"State Rep. Mary Valentine, D-Norton Shores wants an inquiry into whether the state could have done something to prevent the fatal Fruitport Township fire that killed two children.
Valentine, the chairwoman of the Families and Children's Services Committee, said better communication within the state Department of Human Services might have made a difference."
Talk about pathetic grandstanding.
She's known about these rules for 2 years.
And she's done NOTHING.
"State Rep. Mary Valentine, D-Norton Shores wants an inquiry into whether the state could have done something to prevent the fatal Fruitport Township fire that killed two children.
Valentine, the chairwoman of the Families and Children's Services Committee, said better communication within the state Department of Human Services might have made a difference."
Talk about pathetic grandstanding.
She's known about these rules for 2 years.
And she's done NOTHING.
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Valentine is about Valentine, not those who pay their own gas and electric bills.
And not for those who need help paying.
She's a carbuncle on our body politic!
Valentine is about Valentine, not those who pay their own gas and electric bills.
And not for those who need help paying.
She's a carbuncle on our body politic!
White House promises 22,000 jobs in West Michigan from stimulus package
White House promises 22,000 jobs in West Michigan from stimulus package
The White House claims the stimulus bill will generate some 109,000 jobs in the state, including more than 22,000 in West Michigan.
The funds include $13 million for road projects in the Grand Rapids area, $7 million to expand The Rapid operations center and millions of dollars to rebuild Grand Rapids schools.
Millions of more dollars are expected for everything from home weatherization to clean water improvements to law enforcement.
Michigan is slated to get about $7 billion, including $2.3 billion for Medicaid, $845 million for road and bridge work, $1.3 billion for "fiscal stabilization" for education, $500 million for early childhood education, $419 million for special education and $279 million for weatherization.
Let us remember their promises....
The White House claims the stimulus bill will generate some 109,000 jobs in the state, including more than 22,000 in West Michigan.
The funds include $13 million for road projects in the Grand Rapids area, $7 million to expand The Rapid operations center and millions of dollars to rebuild Grand Rapids schools.
Millions of more dollars are expected for everything from home weatherization to clean water improvements to law enforcement.
Michigan is slated to get about $7 billion, including $2.3 billion for Medicaid, $845 million for road and bridge work, $1.3 billion for "fiscal stabilization" for education, $500 million for early childhood education, $419 million for special education and $279 million for weatherization.
Let us remember their promises....
Rep. Waxman Wants to Apply Censorship Doctrine to Internet
Rep. Waxman Wants to Apply Censorship Doctrine to Internet
"Waxman and his staff are also thinking about creating congressionally mandated advisory boards to police both radio and TV programming:"
These are evil people.
Will we act before they take over?
"Waxman and his staff are also thinking about creating congressionally mandated advisory boards to police both radio and TV programming:"
These are evil people.
Will we act before they take over?
Husband Busted... Again: What did Senator Stabenow (D-Michigan) know and when?
Husband Busted... Again: What did Senator Stabenow (D-Michigan) know and when?
"Still, you'd think better than a half-a-year employed by one of your major campaign donors as an illegally unregistered lobbyist... advocating a project you made a point of running against during your last statewide election... might raise a red flag or two."
"Still, you'd think better than a half-a-year employed by one of your major campaign donors as an illegally unregistered lobbyist... advocating a project you made a point of running against during your last statewide election... might raise a red flag or two."
Another government ripoff!
State and local government workers are getting paid....When you add in pension and other benefits, the gap grows to 42%."
"state and local government workers are getting paid an average of $25.30 an hour which is 33% higher than the private sector’s $19 according to our government’s own labor statistics data.
When you add in pension and other benefits, the gap grows to 42%."
"state and local government workers are getting paid an average of $25.30 an hour which is 33% higher than the private sector’s $19 according to our government’s own labor statistics data.
When you add in pension and other benefits, the gap grows to 42%."
Teacher Retirement Benefits
Education Next - Teacher Retirement Benefits
"Robert Costrell and Michael Podgursky find that when measured as a percent of earnings, employer contributions to retirement benefits are substantially higher for public school teachers than for private-sector professionals and that the difference has doubled since March 2004."
"Robert Costrell and Michael Podgursky find that when measured as a percent of earnings, employer contributions to retirement benefits are substantially higher for public school teachers than for private-sector professionals and that the difference has doubled since March 2004."
Householders to be charged for each flush of toilet
Householders to be charged for each flush of toilet PerthNow
"HOUSEHOLDERS would be charged for each flush under a radical new toilet tax designed to help beat the drought."
This is a crappy idea!
"HOUSEHOLDERS would be charged for each flush under a radical new toilet tax designed to help beat the drought."
This is a crappy idea!
10 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer Now
10 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer Now
"There is nothing more frustrating on this Earth than a slow computer -- especially in these tough economic times, when running out and buying a new high-end PC is not necessarily an option. But here's the good news: There is plenty you can do yourself, right now, that'll speed up your computer. We've compiled a list of 10 tips and tricks you can easily implement on your existing computer."
"There is nothing more frustrating on this Earth than a slow computer -- especially in these tough economic times, when running out and buying a new high-end PC is not necessarily an option. But here's the good news: There is plenty you can do yourself, right now, that'll speed up your computer. We've compiled a list of 10 tips and tricks you can easily implement on your existing computer."
Big Gun Grab planned by democrats!
BLAST THIS OUT TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!
From my cold dead hands........
Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act 2-16-9
Very Important for you to be aware of a new bill HR 45 introduced into the House.
This is the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act of 2009.
We just learned yesterday about this on the Peter Boyles radio program.
Even gun shop owners didn't know about this because it is flying under the radar.
To find out about this - go to any government website and type in HR 45 or Google HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sales Act of 2009. You will get all the information.
Basically this would make it illegal to own a firearm - any rifle with a clip or ANY pistol unless:
·It is registered
·You are fingerprinted
·You supply a current Driver's License
·You supply your Social Security #
·You will submit to a physical & mental evaluation at any time of their choosing
·Each update - change or ownership through private or public sale must be reported and costs $25 - Failure to do so you automatically lose the right to own a firearm and are subject up to a year in jail.
·There is a child provision clause on page 16 section 305 stating a child-access provision. Gun must be locked and inaccessible to any child under 18.
They would have the right to come and inspect that you are storing your gun safely away from accessibility to children and fine is punishable for up to 5 yrs. in prison.
If you think this is a joke - go to the website and take your pick of many options to read this. It is long and lengthy. But, more and more people are becoming aware of this. Pass the word along. Any hunters in your family - pass this along.
Peter Boyles is on this and having guests. Listen to him on K.H.O.W. 6:30 a.m. in the morning. He suggests the best way to fight this is to tell all your friends about it and "spring into action". Also he suggests we all join a pro-gun group like the Colorado Rifle Association, hunting associations, gun clubs and especially the NRA.
This is just a "termite" approach to complete confiscation of guns and disarming of our society to the point we have no defense - chip away a little here and there until the goal is accomplished before anyone realizes it.
This is one to act on whether you own a gun or not.
If you take my gun, only the criminal will have one to use against me. HR 45 only makes me/us less safe. After working with convicts for 26 years I know this bill, if passed, would make them happy and in less danger from their victims.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.45:
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h45/show
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-45
Please.. copy and send this out to EVERYONE in the USA
More On Gun Grab HR 45 Here...
http://news.google.com/news?oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=in&ned=&q=HR+45&btnG=Search+News
(HT to Rose at http://hellomichigan.blogspot.com/)
From my cold dead hands........
Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act 2-16-9
Very Important for you to be aware of a new bill HR 45 introduced into the House.
This is the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act of 2009.
We just learned yesterday about this on the Peter Boyles radio program.
Even gun shop owners didn't know about this because it is flying under the radar.
To find out about this - go to any government website and type in HR 45 or Google HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sales Act of 2009. You will get all the information.
Basically this would make it illegal to own a firearm - any rifle with a clip or ANY pistol unless:
·It is registered
·You are fingerprinted
·You supply a current Driver's License
·You supply your Social Security #
·You will submit to a physical & mental evaluation at any time of their choosing
·Each update - change or ownership through private or public sale must be reported and costs $25 - Failure to do so you automatically lose the right to own a firearm and are subject up to a year in jail.
·There is a child provision clause on page 16 section 305 stating a child-access provision. Gun must be locked and inaccessible to any child under 18.
They would have the right to come and inspect that you are storing your gun safely away from accessibility to children and fine is punishable for up to 5 yrs. in prison.
If you think this is a joke - go to the website and take your pick of many options to read this. It is long and lengthy. But, more and more people are becoming aware of this. Pass the word along. Any hunters in your family - pass this along.
Peter Boyles is on this and having guests. Listen to him on K.H.O.W. 6:30 a.m. in the morning. He suggests the best way to fight this is to tell all your friends about it and "spring into action". Also he suggests we all join a pro-gun group like the Colorado Rifle Association, hunting associations, gun clubs and especially the NRA.
This is just a "termite" approach to complete confiscation of guns and disarming of our society to the point we have no defense - chip away a little here and there until the goal is accomplished before anyone realizes it.
This is one to act on whether you own a gun or not.
If you take my gun, only the criminal will have one to use against me. HR 45 only makes me/us less safe. After working with convicts for 26 years I know this bill, if passed, would make them happy and in less danger from their victims.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.45:
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h45/show
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-45
Please.. copy and send this out to EVERYONE in the USA
More On Gun Grab HR 45 Here...
http://news.google.com/news?oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=in&ned=&q=HR+45&btnG=Search+News
(HT to Rose at http://hellomichigan.blogspot.com/)
THE GIPPER VS. THE ONE
THE GIPPER VS. THE ONE
"A clever blogger at Texas Rainmaker (hat-tip to Instapundit) reminds us of just how great that distance is by juxtaposing some observations by Reagan with some observations by the current President of the United States."
"A clever blogger at Texas Rainmaker (hat-tip to Instapundit) reminds us of just how great that distance is by juxtaposing some observations by Reagan with some observations by the current President of the United States."
Monday, February 16, 2009
ClubOrlov: Social Collapse Best Practices
ClubOrlov: Social Collapse Best Practices
"You might ask yourself, then, Why on earth did he get invited to speak here tonight?
It seems that I am enjoying my moment in the limelight, because I am one of the very few people who several years ago unequivocally predicted the demise of the United States as a global superpower. The idea that the USA will go the way of the USSR seemed preposterous at the time. It doesn't seem so preposterous any more. I take it some of you are still hedging your bets. How is that hedge fund doing, by the way?"
"You might ask yourself, then, Why on earth did he get invited to speak here tonight?
It seems that I am enjoying my moment in the limelight, because I am one of the very few people who several years ago unequivocally predicted the demise of the United States as a global superpower. The idea that the USA will go the way of the USSR seemed preposterous at the time. It doesn't seem so preposterous any more. I take it some of you are still hedging your bets. How is that hedge fund doing, by the way?"
Obama’s Revenge
Obama’s Revenge: "Once upon a time, a white teenager from Kansas got pregnant by her black Kenyan boyfriend, Barack Obama Sr., or was it her husband? Whatever. (I say whatever because we’ve never seen either marriage or divorce certificates). Some say the couple was in Kenya visiting relatives when the birth of their son, Barack Obama Jr., occurred. No matter. (I say no matter because we’ve never seen an authentic birth certificate). By the time the baby was two years old his father abandoned him for his other wife and child in Kenya."
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Review
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Review
The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is an 8.9' netbook with a $349 (Linux) or $399 (Windows XP) starting price and some impressive features."
I just bought one at BestBuy for $299.
It is FABULOUS for travel.
Not a replacement for any desktop or laptop but at only 2 pounds it is the perfect travel replacement for the old heavy-lug.
The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is an 8.9' netbook with a $349 (Linux) or $399 (Windows XP) starting price and some impressive features."
I just bought one at BestBuy for $299.
It is FABULOUS for travel.
Not a replacement for any desktop or laptop but at only 2 pounds it is the perfect travel replacement for the old heavy-lug.
Luge yourself in Muskegon
Luge yourself in Muskegon
"I stayed at the Shoreline Inn, a hulking rectangle turned on its end, dark and ominous against the winter sky.
Indeed, there didn't seem to be a single room with a light on.
I couldn't see the hotel; until my eyes adjusted, I thought I was staring at frozen lake.
In July, the spot is ideal, a hotel on a pier, perfect for boating or dangling your feet from the dock.
But, in January, to enter the lobby of the Shoreline, I had to pry open the non-automatic automatic doors. The staff seemed to number exactly one, despite 139 rooms."
"I stayed at the Shoreline Inn, a hulking rectangle turned on its end, dark and ominous against the winter sky.
Indeed, there didn't seem to be a single room with a light on.
I couldn't see the hotel; until my eyes adjusted, I thought I was staring at frozen lake.
In July, the spot is ideal, a hotel on a pier, perfect for boating or dangling your feet from the dock.
But, in January, to enter the lobby of the Shoreline, I had to pry open the non-automatic automatic doors. The staff seemed to number exactly one, despite 139 rooms."
Kan. suspends income tax refunds, may miss payroll
Kan. suspends income tax refunds, may miss payroll
"Kansas has suspended income tax refunds and may not be able to pay employees on time, the state's budget director said Monday.
The state doesn't have enough money in its main budget account to pay its bills, prompting Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to suggest transferring $225 million from other accounts throughout state government. But the move required approval from legislative leaders, and Republican leaders refused Monday."
This IS Kansas, Toto!
What do we do when the spenders will NOT stop?
Oh yeah, Kalifornya and Meechigan are next in line....
No worries...right?
We are paying too much for too little.
If Michigan local/state government was a restaurant, it would be the old "Sambo's".
Bad service. Bad management. Bad for customers.
And gone baby... gone!
"Kansas has suspended income tax refunds and may not be able to pay employees on time, the state's budget director said Monday.
The state doesn't have enough money in its main budget account to pay its bills, prompting Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to suggest transferring $225 million from other accounts throughout state government. But the move required approval from legislative leaders, and Republican leaders refused Monday."
This IS Kansas, Toto!
What do we do when the spenders will NOT stop?
Oh yeah, Kalifornya and Meechigan are next in line....
No worries...right?
We are paying too much for too little.
If Michigan local/state government was a restaurant, it would be the old "Sambo's".
Bad service. Bad management. Bad for customers.
And gone baby... gone!
Educators seek input on Promise Zone plan
Educators seek input on Promise Zone plan
"Education leaders in Muskegon County are moving quickly in their efforts to become one of 10 Promise Zones that would capture tax revenues to support college scholarships for local students"
"Education leaders in Muskegon County are moving quickly in their efforts to become one of 10 Promise Zones that would capture tax revenues to support college scholarships for local students"
Muskegon restaurant to offer free spaghetti dinner
Muskegon restaurant to offer free spaghetti dinner
"Chris Anderson wants to foster the spirit of volunteerism.
His plan? Throw a free spaghetti dinner for the community at his Muskegon restaurant, The Sardine Room.
Maybe the gesture will get area residents thinking about what they can do to help their fellow man, Anderson said."
How does free food "foster the spirit of volunteerism"?
"Chris Anderson wants to foster the spirit of volunteerism.
His plan? Throw a free spaghetti dinner for the community at his Muskegon restaurant, The Sardine Room.
Maybe the gesture will get area residents thinking about what they can do to help their fellow man, Anderson said."
How does free food "foster the spirit of volunteerism"?
Union, Granholm pitch different plans to buyout teachers, create openings at schools
Union, Granholm pitch different plans to buyout teachers, create openings at schools
"Hence the Michigan Education Association's proposal to entice thousands of eligible school employees into retirement through a 33-percent increase in their monthly pension."
We tighten our belts so the teachers unionistas can let out theirs.
This is so wrong on so many levels.
"Hence the Michigan Education Association's proposal to entice thousands of eligible school employees into retirement through a 33-percent increase in their monthly pension."
We tighten our belts so the teachers unionistas can let out theirs.
This is so wrong on so many levels.
Bear Lake Tavern to reopen under new ownership
Bear Lake Tavern to reopen under new ownership
"Lobdell recently opened Alleyways Bar & Grill in the former Topo's pizza location at 2675 Henry in Roosevelt Park. Topo's closed in summer 2007. Lobdell's parents, Wayne and Terry Lobdell, both are Muskegon High School graduates who now live in Traverse City.
Lobdell's Restaurant Partners is adding Bear Lake Tavern to a list that includes Sundance Grill & Bar, Beltline Bar, Bagel Beanery and The Omelette Shoppe in the Grand Rapids area and Boone's Primetime Pub in Traverse City."
"Lobdell recently opened Alleyways Bar & Grill in the former Topo's pizza location at 2675 Henry in Roosevelt Park. Topo's closed in summer 2007. Lobdell's parents, Wayne and Terry Lobdell, both are Muskegon High School graduates who now live in Traverse City.
Lobdell's Restaurant Partners is adding Bear Lake Tavern to a list that includes Sundance Grill & Bar, Beltline Bar, Bagel Beanery and The Omelette Shoppe in the Grand Rapids area and Boone's Primetime Pub in Traverse City."
Grand Haven office chair manufacturer izzy expanding in Indiana
Grand Haven office chair manufacturer izzy expanding in Indiana
"Grand Haven-based JSJ Corp., izzydesign's parent company, plans to close a plant in Belton, Texas, and invest about $580,000 in expanding the Middlebury plant, which now employs around 140 making chairs under the Harter brand name."
Maybe someone ought to ask them why not expand in Michigan?
Naa, the answer would be too hurtful......
"Grand Haven-based JSJ Corp., izzydesign's parent company, plans to close a plant in Belton, Texas, and invest about $580,000 in expanding the Middlebury plant, which now employs around 140 making chairs under the Harter brand name."
Maybe someone ought to ask them why not expand in Michigan?
Naa, the answer would be too hurtful......
Hamburgers are the Hummers of food in global warming
Hamburgers are the Hummers of food in global warming
"Simply switching from steak to salad could cut as much carbon as leaving the car at home a couple days a week."
"simply switching from steak to salad"!!!!!
SIMPLY SWITCHING?!!!!
Why not just force us to simply switch to eating sand?
"Simply switching from steak to salad could cut as much carbon as leaving the car at home a couple days a week."
"simply switching from steak to salad"!!!!!
SIMPLY SWITCHING?!!!!
Why not just force us to simply switch to eating sand?
Outrage brewing over proposed 1,900% beer tax hike
Outrage brewing over proposed 1,900% beer tax hike
"Five Oregon state lawmakers want to impose a hefty tax on beer and have introduced a bill that brewers say would cripple them......
....The tax would raise revenue for the state at a time when budgets are running in the red. Specifically, the bill says it would fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs for those addicted to alcohol and other substances.
It also defends the tax by claiming alcoholism and “untreated substance abuse” costs the state $4.15 billion in “lost earnings” as well as more than $8 million for health care and nearly $1 billion in law enforcement-related expenditures."
No mention ANYWHERE in the article of which political party these fine statesmen are members of.
Of course they're democrats!
"Five Oregon state lawmakers want to impose a hefty tax on beer and have introduced a bill that brewers say would cripple them......
....The tax would raise revenue for the state at a time when budgets are running in the red. Specifically, the bill says it would fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs for those addicted to alcohol and other substances.
It also defends the tax by claiming alcoholism and “untreated substance abuse” costs the state $4.15 billion in “lost earnings” as well as more than $8 million for health care and nearly $1 billion in law enforcement-related expenditures."
No mention ANYWHERE in the article of which political party these fine statesmen are members of.
Of course they're democrats!
GOV'S HY-PAY-CRISY
GOV'S HY-PAY-CRISY
"Gov. Paterson has secretly granted raises of as much as 46 percent to more than a dozen staffers at a time when he has asked 130,000 state workers to give up 3 percent pay hikes because of the state's fiscal crisis, The Post has learned"
"Gov. Paterson has secretly granted raises of as much as 46 percent to more than a dozen staffers at a time when he has asked 130,000 state workers to give up 3 percent pay hikes because of the state's fiscal crisis, The Post has learned"
Sunday, February 15, 2009
You Mean We Have To Pay For It?
You Mean We Have To Pay For It?
"Like the hangover which inevitably follows the drinking binge, the realization is setting in that now we have to pay for the $787B just spent – which will really grow to more like $3 trillion with interest and a bank bailout thrown in. (Yes, it sure does add up.)"
"Like the hangover which inevitably follows the drinking binge, the realization is setting in that now we have to pay for the $787B just spent – which will really grow to more like $3 trillion with interest and a bank bailout thrown in. (Yes, it sure does add up.)"
Obama's pork barrel is open – and it is stinking - Scotland on Sunday
Obama's pork barrel is open – and it is stinking - Scotland on Sunday
"STIMULUS is one of those neutral, unexceptional words that is suddenly appropriated by politicians and debauched, so that ever after it will have connotations that are sinister, ironic and sleaze-ridden. Barack Obama's 'stimulus' plan will be long remembered as the occasion when political euphemism triggered economic disaster."
"STIMULUS is one of those neutral, unexceptional words that is suddenly appropriated by politicians and debauched, so that ever after it will have connotations that are sinister, ironic and sleaze-ridden. Barack Obama's 'stimulus' plan will be long remembered as the occasion when political euphemism triggered economic disaster."
Deal to Close California Budget Gap Stalls - WSJ.com
Deal to Close California Budget Gap Stalls
"One vote shy of a budget deal, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday pressured reluctant Republicans in the Legislature to pass a complex plan to close the state's $42 billion deficit."
"One vote shy of a budget deal, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday pressured reluctant Republicans in the Legislature to pass a complex plan to close the state's $42 billion deficit."
Edumication - Alive and Well and Living in Muskegon
Edumication - Alive and Well and Living in Muskegon
"A view from the Gaza Strip, providing jail jumpsuit candidates for the future - The Muskegon Bored with Education Member who came up the ingenious plan for insuring sports victories by not havinng the 2.0 Grade Point requirement should be promoted to Stuporintendant of Schools."
"A view from the Gaza Strip, providing jail jumpsuit candidates for the future - The Muskegon Bored with Education Member who came up the ingenious plan for insuring sports victories by not havinng the 2.0 Grade Point requirement should be promoted to Stuporintendant of Schools."
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Lawmakers Add $250 Tax Credit For Retired Public Employees
Lawmakers Add $250 Tax Credit For Retired Public Employees
"Retired public employees in states including Massachusetts, Ohio, Colorado and California won't miss out on a $250 stimulus payment, thanks to a last-minute change to economic recovery legislation Congress is expected to approve by the weekend.
'This is teachers,"
We tighten our belts so they can loosen theirs......
"Retired public employees in states including Massachusetts, Ohio, Colorado and California won't miss out on a $250 stimulus payment, thanks to a last-minute change to economic recovery legislation Congress is expected to approve by the weekend.
'This is teachers,"
We tighten our belts so they can loosen theirs......
CARPE DIEM: Another Bike-Sharing Program is Failing: Paris
Another Bike-Sharing Program is Failing: Paris
"Making matters worse is a YouTube sensation/trend known as “Velib Extreme” where people are taking the bikes down staircases and on BMX courses just for kicks,"
"Making matters worse is a YouTube sensation/trend known as “Velib Extreme” where people are taking the bikes down staircases and on BMX courses just for kicks,"
An Afterthought...
CRACK'D MUSKEGON NEWZ
An Afterthought...: "He looks lakeward, 'This place, in winter, looks like one of those after-the-nuclear disaster movies. Last summer it appeared only marginally better than in winter-time...' ."
An Afterthought...: "He looks lakeward, 'This place, in winter, looks like one of those after-the-nuclear disaster movies. Last summer it appeared only marginally better than in winter-time...' ."
2+2=5?
live dangerously be a conservative
"Give people what they want ??
Give people what they need ??
Better yet, talk people into wanting what they need ??"
"Give people what they want ??
Give people what they need ??
Better yet, talk people into wanting what they need ??"
A Conservative Teacher: A Partial List of Spending in the Destroy America Act of 2009
A Conservative Teacher: A Partial List of Spending in the Destroy America Act of 2009
"Just a couple comments to this insanity. Why would a fully funded Census Bureau need an additional billion dollars- what kind of a game is this hiding? I thought Amtrak and Smithsonian were going privatized- how did they suddenly get back on the nationalization path? It's interesting how many palaces government is building itself- 'green' buildings I imagine are very beautiful to look at. Am I correct in seeing that $10 million is going to build 'urban canals'- what the poop is that about? Seriously, they should just include an item for '$10 billion just to piss away' and stop with the pretend items."
"Just a couple comments to this insanity. Why would a fully funded Census Bureau need an additional billion dollars- what kind of a game is this hiding? I thought Amtrak and Smithsonian were going privatized- how did they suddenly get back on the nationalization path? It's interesting how many palaces government is building itself- 'green' buildings I imagine are very beautiful to look at. Am I correct in seeing that $10 million is going to build 'urban canals'- what the poop is that about? Seriously, they should just include an item for '$10 billion just to piss away' and stop with the pretend items."
“Speechless: Silencing Christians”
Hello Michigan: “Speechless: Silencing Christians”
"This is disgraceful and a bit local to me here. This comes via the Detroit Free Press:
WOOD-TV 8 has decided not to air a controversial, one-hour paid program sponsored by the American Family Association due to criticism from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community."
"This is disgraceful and a bit local to me here. This comes via the Detroit Free Press:
WOOD-TV 8 has decided not to air a controversial, one-hour paid program sponsored by the American Family Association due to criticism from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community."
Two Delphi white-collar retirees seek others to protest benefits cut
Two Delphi white-collar retirees seek others to protest benefits cut
"Conger figures about 4,000 of the Troy-based auto parts maker's 15,000 present and future salaried retirees have Great Lakes Bay Region ties, either as residents, owning vacation homes or having worked in a Flint of Saginaw County Delphi facility."
Remember this.
If these folks win their lawsuit, we taxpayers will do the payin'.
"Conger figures about 4,000 of the Troy-based auto parts maker's 15,000 present and future salaried retirees have Great Lakes Bay Region ties, either as residents, owning vacation homes or having worked in a Flint of Saginaw County Delphi facility."
Remember this.
If these folks win their lawsuit, we taxpayers will do the payin'.
Incoming MEDC leader's goals: fuse entrepreneurialism, technology and capital
Incoming MEDC leader's goals: fuse entrepreneurialism, technology and capital
"Greg Main said the state's task ahead lay in figuring out how to combine entrepreneurship, technology as a source of innovation, and capital resources to benefit existing companies and to create new ones."
Michigan business OWNERS tell everyone that over-regulation, high taxes and thuggish unions are the reasons they are leaving, cutting back or closing shop in Michigan.
And now we hire this fool who promises to address none of the real problems?
We're doomed!
"Greg Main said the state's task ahead lay in figuring out how to combine entrepreneurship, technology as a source of innovation, and capital resources to benefit existing companies and to create new ones."
Michigan business OWNERS tell everyone that over-regulation, high taxes and thuggish unions are the reasons they are leaving, cutting back or closing shop in Michigan.
And now we hire this fool who promises to address none of the real problems?
We're doomed!
Mother of children killed in Fruitport Township fire, Tosha Captain, blames gas company
Mother of children killed in Fruitport Township fire, Tosha Captain, blames gas company
"But a DTE Energy spokesman says the company tried repeatedly to contact the family to arrange a payment assistance program after months of unpaid bills.
DTE spokesman Len Singer said the company shut off natural gas to the home Jan. 28 because the customer had not paid any bill since September."
Indeed a tragedy.
But there were 5 adults living in the home. And the gas bill, split 5 ways wasn't paid?
I'd be interested in how many cell phones and cable TV add ons they had.
"But a DTE Energy spokesman says the company tried repeatedly to contact the family to arrange a payment assistance program after months of unpaid bills.
DTE spokesman Len Singer said the company shut off natural gas to the home Jan. 28 because the customer had not paid any bill since September."
Indeed a tragedy.
But there were 5 adults living in the home. And the gas bill, split 5 ways wasn't paid?
I'd be interested in how many cell phones and cable TV add ons they had.
Muskegon school district seeks public input on millage vote
Muskegon school district seeks public input on millage vote
"Three public meetings have been scheduled by the Muskegon school district to discuss an upcoming millage vote.
The meetings this month and in early March are designed to inform voters about the plan to pay for $12.7 million in improvements by delaying a tax reduction."
Understand this. The school system says it's out of money.
Not because their total amount of money "IN" is decling. It's because the teacher's union members took all the maintenance money for themselves.
So now it's our fault. Our wallets that must be emptied.
Everyone else and every tax paying business is cutting back. But schools continue to expand, spend and figure new ways to spend.
Oh yeah, the teachers always get their COL and step-up in pay every year.
But the rest of us gotta tighten our belts so the teacher's union members can loosen theirs.
"Three public meetings have been scheduled by the Muskegon school district to discuss an upcoming millage vote.
The meetings this month and in early March are designed to inform voters about the plan to pay for $12.7 million in improvements by delaying a tax reduction."
Understand this. The school system says it's out of money.
Not because their total amount of money "IN" is decling. It's because the teacher's union members took all the maintenance money for themselves.
So now it's our fault. Our wallets that must be emptied.
Everyone else and every tax paying business is cutting back. But schools continue to expand, spend and figure new ways to spend.
Oh yeah, the teachers always get their COL and step-up in pay every year.
But the rest of us gotta tighten our belts so the teacher's union members can loosen theirs.
Norton Avenue KFC restaurant closed for good
Norton Avenue KFC restaurant closed for good
"Closing the restaurant, 715 W. Norton, was based on financial reasons,"
This is actually old news as the KFC closed about 2-3 weeks ago.
But Muskegon has lost at least 15 restaurants in the last year.
Why note this closure and none of the others?
"Closing the restaurant, 715 W. Norton, was based on financial reasons,"
This is actually old news as the KFC closed about 2-3 weeks ago.
But Muskegon has lost at least 15 restaurants in the last year.
Why note this closure and none of the others?
Federal obligations exceed world GDP
Federal obligations exceed world GDP
"As the Obama administration pushes through Congress its $800 billion deficit-spending economic stimulus plan, the American public is largely unaware that the true deficit of the federal government already is measured in trillions of dollars, and in fact its $65.5 trillion in total obligations exceeds the gross domestic product of the world.
The total U.S. obligations, including Social Security and Medicare benefits to be paid in the future, effectively have placed the U.S. government in bankruptcy, even before new continuing social welfare obligation embedded in the massive spending plan are taken into account."
"As the Obama administration pushes through Congress its $800 billion deficit-spending economic stimulus plan, the American public is largely unaware that the true deficit of the federal government already is measured in trillions of dollars, and in fact its $65.5 trillion in total obligations exceeds the gross domestic product of the world.
The total U.S. obligations, including Social Security and Medicare benefits to be paid in the future, effectively have placed the U.S. government in bankruptcy, even before new continuing social welfare obligation embedded in the massive spending plan are taken into account."
Thursday, February 12, 2009
D.C. voting rights advances in Senate
D.C. voting rights advances in Senate
"A Senate committee voted 11-1 Wednesday to give the District a full voting seat in Congress, adding momentum to legislation that would end decades of frustration for residents of the nation's capital. Backers declared that they have enough support pass the measure, while critics expressed concern about its constitutionality."
Clearly unconstitutional... and clearly the demo-crooks care not.
"A Senate committee voted 11-1 Wednesday to give the District a full voting seat in Congress, adding momentum to legislation that would end decades of frustration for residents of the nation's capital. Backers declared that they have enough support pass the measure, while critics expressed concern about its constitutionality."
Clearly unconstitutional... and clearly the demo-crooks care not.
CHARLES PLATT GOES UNDERCOVER AT WAL-MART
CHARLES PLATT GOES UNDERCOVER AT WAL-MART
"Some people, usually community activists, loath Wal-Mart.
Others, like the family of four struggling to make ends meet, are in love with the chain.
I, meanwhile, am in awe of it."
Fascinating!
"Some people, usually community activists, loath Wal-Mart.
Others, like the family of four struggling to make ends meet, are in love with the chain.
I, meanwhile, am in awe of it."
Fascinating!
The Harbor Theater-this weekend!
The Harbor Theater
"Admission Prices: $6 Adults, $5 Members, $5 Seniors, $4 Senior Members $4.50 Students
MOSCOW-BELGIUM and I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG open February 20th!
WALTZ WITH BASHIR opens February 27th!
THE READER - Nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture"
"Admission Prices: $6 Adults, $5 Members, $5 Seniors, $4 Senior Members $4.50 Students
MOSCOW-BELGIUM and I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG open February 20th!
WALTZ WITH BASHIR opens February 27th!
THE READER - Nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture"
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Heavy Infantry
Heavy Infantry
"We've gotten used to journalists acting as lazy propagandists against the Iraq war effort, but yesterday's piece by USA Today's Gregg Zoroya takes the cake, stuffs its face with it, and goes back for seconds. 'Pentagon Reports U.S. Troop Obesity Doubles Since 2003,' reads the headline. For years the Angry Left has insisted that the liberation of Iraq was illegal and immoral, but Zoroya may be the first to claim it is fattening:"
"We've gotten used to journalists acting as lazy propagandists against the Iraq war effort, but yesterday's piece by USA Today's Gregg Zoroya takes the cake, stuffs its face with it, and goes back for seconds. 'Pentagon Reports U.S. Troop Obesity Doubles Since 2003,' reads the headline. For years the Angry Left has insisted that the liberation of Iraq was illegal and immoral, but Zoroya may be the first to claim it is fattening:"
Doctors are the most trustworthy and journalists the least, poll finds - Telegraph
Doctors are the most trustworthy and journalists the least, poll finds - Telegraph: "Less than a quarter believe government ministers are trustworthy, 21 per cent trust politicians in general and journalists are ranked as the least trustworthy with just 19 per cent believing they tell the truth"
Politicians beat "journalists" in trust?
yikes!
Politicians beat "journalists" in trust?
yikes!
Barack Obama's Economic Policy, Guided By Liberal Ideology, Is Impeding Recovery
Barack Obama's Economic Policy, Guided By Liberal Ideology, Is Impeding Recovery
"The Obama administration's economic policies do not include any of the four Reagan components. In fact, the stimulus plan is the greatest increase in government spending in the history of the planet. Meanwhile, the Fed is furiously reinflating, sowing more havoc down the line. Mr. Obama is still promising future increases in tax rates by letting the Bush tax cuts lapse, because for ideological reasons he thinks even current rates are too low. And instead of deregulating for more energy production, he is still promising massive increases in regulatory barriers -- through global warming cap-and-trade legislation -- to increased production from proven energy sources to serve an extreme environmentalist ideology."
"The Obama administration's economic policies do not include any of the four Reagan components. In fact, the stimulus plan is the greatest increase in government spending in the history of the planet. Meanwhile, the Fed is furiously reinflating, sowing more havoc down the line. Mr. Obama is still promising future increases in tax rates by letting the Bush tax cuts lapse, because for ideological reasons he thinks even current rates are too low. And instead of deregulating for more energy production, he is still promising massive increases in regulatory barriers -- through global warming cap-and-trade legislation -- to increased production from proven energy sources to serve an extreme environmentalist ideology."
Jindal pushing classroom discipline changes
Jindal pushing classroom discipline changes
"Gov. Bobby Jindal wants to give teachers more authority to remove troublesome students from their classrooms and to stiffen penalties for parents who let their children skip classes regularly."
Hope, dudes!
"Gov. Bobby Jindal wants to give teachers more authority to remove troublesome students from their classrooms and to stiffen penalties for parents who let their children skip classes regularly."
Hope, dudes!
Macomb Commissioner facing recall for English Proposal?
Macomb Commissioner facing recall for English Proposal?
"Harry had discovered that the county spends more on bilingual education than on English as a Second Language. In other words, the county is investing more to keep immigrants speaking their native language than learning the language that will help them improve their economic standing. In fact, as reported by U.S. English.org, U.S. Census data reveals that an immigrant's income rises about 30% as a result of learning English."
"Harry had discovered that the county spends more on bilingual education than on English as a Second Language. In other words, the county is investing more to keep immigrants speaking their native language than learning the language that will help them improve their economic standing. In fact, as reported by U.S. English.org, U.S. Census data reveals that an immigrant's income rises about 30% as a result of learning English."
Proposed minimum GPA for Muskegon High School athletes tabled
Proposed minimum GPA for Muskegon High School athletes tabled
"Funding worries appear to have doomed, at least for now, a plan to require a minimum grade point average for Muskegon High School athletes.
A committee of the board of education decided Tuesday to table a policy requiring athletes to carry at least a 2.0 average grade. Committee members expressed concern that the district would not be able to afford the costs of tutoring that academically struggling athletes would need to meet the requirement."
Don't these youngsters have.. you know.... like...... teecheers..... ?
"Funding worries appear to have doomed, at least for now, a plan to require a minimum grade point average for Muskegon High School athletes.
A committee of the board of education decided Tuesday to table a policy requiring athletes to carry at least a 2.0 average grade. Committee members expressed concern that the district would not be able to afford the costs of tutoring that academically struggling athletes would need to meet the requirement."
Don't these youngsters have.. you know.... like...... teecheers..... ?
Sen. Harkin: 'We need the Fairness Doctrine back' - Politico.com
Michael Calderone's Blog: Sen. Harkin: 'We need the Fairness Doctrine back'
"Just this morning, I reported that Sen. Debbie Stabenow has backed off on the idea of holding hearings for radio accountability, something she discussed last week with liberal radio host Bill Press (leading to an uproar on conservative talk radio over the Fairness Doctrine).
Well today, Sen. Tom Harkin appeared on Press's show and came out in favor of the Fairness Doctrine.
BILL PRESS: And, thanks for your leadership, thanks for your good work, it's great to have you there Senator. And, great to have you on the show. Appreciate it.
SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA): Well, anytime – just let me know Bill. I love being with you, and thanks again for all you do to get the truth and the facts out there. By the way, I read your Op-Ed in the Washington Post the other day. I ripped it out, I took it into my office and said 'there you go, we gotta get the Fairness Doctrine back in law again.'
BILL PRESS: Alright, well good for you. You know, we gotta work on that, because they are just shutting down progressive talk from one city after another. All we want is, you know, some balance on the airwaves, that's all. You know, we're not going to take any of the conservative voices off the airwaves, but just make sure that there are a few progressives and liberals out there, right?
SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA): Exactly, and that's why we need the fair -- that's why we need the Fairness Doctrine back."
The free market won't support "progressive talk" so we'll have the Brown Shirts of Pelosi/Reid/Omama force it on our airwaves.
Well, it's at least "change"....
"Just this morning, I reported that Sen. Debbie Stabenow has backed off on the idea of holding hearings for radio accountability, something she discussed last week with liberal radio host Bill Press (leading to an uproar on conservative talk radio over the Fairness Doctrine).
Well today, Sen. Tom Harkin appeared on Press's show and came out in favor of the Fairness Doctrine.
BILL PRESS: And, thanks for your leadership, thanks for your good work, it's great to have you there Senator. And, great to have you on the show. Appreciate it.
SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA): Well, anytime – just let me know Bill. I love being with you, and thanks again for all you do to get the truth and the facts out there. By the way, I read your Op-Ed in the Washington Post the other day. I ripped it out, I took it into my office and said 'there you go, we gotta get the Fairness Doctrine back in law again.'
BILL PRESS: Alright, well good for you. You know, we gotta work on that, because they are just shutting down progressive talk from one city after another. All we want is, you know, some balance on the airwaves, that's all. You know, we're not going to take any of the conservative voices off the airwaves, but just make sure that there are a few progressives and liberals out there, right?
SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA): Exactly, and that's why we need the fair -- that's why we need the Fairness Doctrine back."
The free market won't support "progressive talk" so we'll have the Brown Shirts of Pelosi/Reid/Omama force it on our airwaves.
Well, it's at least "change"....
Risky pension fund fliers must end
Risky pension fund fliers must end
"The worse news was that a significant part of the difference between Detroit's loss and the average loss appears to have come from investments in local businesses that went belly up. Five such deals alone account for $140 million of the $2 billion-plus in losses. The pension boards' losing gambits include a now-defunct waste injection well in Romulus and an Asian Village restaurant venture that lasted about a year....
Taxpayers can only hold their breath in hopes disaster won't befall them, while insisting that the pension boards clean up their acts."
"Hold our breath"?
Why not address the problem!
The public pension funds need to be reworked!
"The worse news was that a significant part of the difference between Detroit's loss and the average loss appears to have come from investments in local businesses that went belly up. Five such deals alone account for $140 million of the $2 billion-plus in losses. The pension boards' losing gambits include a now-defunct waste injection well in Romulus and an Asian Village restaurant venture that lasted about a year....
Taxpayers can only hold their breath in hopes disaster won't befall them, while insisting that the pension boards clean up their acts."
"Hold our breath"?
Why not address the problem!
The public pension funds need to be reworked!
Calculating Employee Compensation
Calculating Employee Compensation
"When one does an in-depth analysis of the real rates of employee compensation in the public sector vs. the private sector, the solution to government deficits is clear. The solution is not “furloughs” or even layoffs. The solution is to cut their pay and their benefits to levels equivalent to what people make in the private sector. This step would not only restore equity to the workforce, but would immediately eliminate the structural deficits endured by state and local governments."
"When one does an in-depth analysis of the real rates of employee compensation in the public sector vs. the private sector, the solution to government deficits is clear. The solution is not “furloughs” or even layoffs. The solution is to cut their pay and their benefits to levels equivalent to what people make in the private sector. This step would not only restore equity to the workforce, but would immediately eliminate the structural deficits endured by state and local governments."
CONGRESS $HOPPING CARTS
CONGRESS $HOPPING CARTS
"The $838 billion economic stimulus bill that passed the Senate yesterday contains $300 million for the government to purchase a fleet of 'green' cars.
But the money won't just go to buy fuel-efficient hybrids such as the Ford Escape or Chevy Volt.
The cash also can be used to purchase 'neighborhood electric vehicles.'"
"The $838 billion economic stimulus bill that passed the Senate yesterday contains $300 million for the government to purchase a fleet of 'green' cars.
But the money won't just go to buy fuel-efficient hybrids such as the Ford Escape or Chevy Volt.
The cash also can be used to purchase 'neighborhood electric vehicles.'"
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Don't attack us please, UK ads to say
Don't attack us please, UK ads to say on Pak TV
The British government will air ads on Pakistani television urging terrorists to not attack Britain."
The British government will air ads on Pakistani television urging terrorists to not attack Britain."
Eight arrested in Michael Phelps case
Eight arrested in Michael Phelps case
"We've also learned that the department has located and confiscated that bong.
Sources say the owner of the bong was trying to sell it on eBay for as much as $100,000."
"We've also learned that the department has located and confiscated that bong.
Sources say the owner of the bong was trying to sell it on eBay for as much as $100,000."
Stealth bill would drop restrictions on travel to Cuba
Stealth bill would drop restrictions on travel to Cuba
"While most of the nation focused on the stimulus bill winding through Congress, nine representatives introduced a bill calling for an end to the 46-year-old ban on travel to Cuba."
Hey, what we don't know can't hurt us.... right?
"While most of the nation focused on the stimulus bill winding through Congress, nine representatives introduced a bill calling for an end to the 46-year-old ban on travel to Cuba."
Hey, what we don't know can't hurt us.... right?
MORE ON THOSE UNDERFUNDED/OVERGENEROUS PUBLIC PENSIONS
MORE ON THOSE UNDERFUNDED/OVERGENEROUS PUBLIC PENSIONS
"The common presumption is that public servants forgo high wages in exchange for safe jobs and benefits. The reality is they get all three.
State and local government workers get paid an average of $25.30 an hour, which is 33% higher than the private sector’s $19, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Throw in pensions and other benefits and the gap widens to 42%."
"The common presumption is that public servants forgo high wages in exchange for safe jobs and benefits. The reality is they get all three.
State and local government workers get paid an average of $25.30 an hour, which is 33% higher than the private sector’s $19, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Throw in pensions and other benefits and the gap widens to 42%."
Yessir we got trouble, right here in River City
........why do people who live off the taxpayer get better benefits than the taxpayers?
When will "we" start asking this question with force!
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When will "we" start asking this question with force!
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Monday, February 09, 2009
"Let them eat garlic bread?"
The Platters to perform in fundraiser at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater
"There also is discussion of having Cole's Quality Foods Inc. make 'the world's largest garlic bread,' he said."
Well, that does sort of difuse the Marie Antoinette thing....if you get my drift..... err...cake.......
"There also is discussion of having Cole's Quality Foods Inc. make 'the world's largest garlic bread,' he said."
Well, that does sort of difuse the Marie Antoinette thing....if you get my drift..... err...cake.......
The Platters to perform in fundraiser at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater
The Platters to perform in fundraiser at Muskegon's Frauenthal Theater
"A fundraising campaign for celebrations this summer to commemorate Muskegon County's sesquicentennial has landed doo-wop legends The Platters for a concert next month at the Frauenthal Theater.
Bob Scolnik, a spokesman for the event, confirmed that the '50s music act has signed a contract to perform 7:30 p.m. March 21.
The concert is part of Scolnik's campaign to raise money to pay back the county's $10,000 pledge for sesquicentennial celebrations this summer.
Scolnik is a member of the county board, representing District 11.
The county's 150th anniversary of becoming a governmental unit is July 18."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Platters
1955: The Platters hit #1 on the R&B chart and #1 (2/18/56) on the pop chart with the Mercury single “The Great Pretender.”
1956: The Platters reach #1 with the Mercury Records release “My Prayer.”
May 19, 1956: The Platters hit #4 on the R&B chart and #4 on the pop chart with the Mercury Records release “(You’ve Got) The Magic Touch.”
May 13, 1957: The Platters hit #5 on the R&B chart and #16 on the pop chart with the Mercury Records single “He’s Mine.”
April 15, 1958: Twilight Time (The Platters) was a hit.
April 21, 1958: The Platters hit #1 on the R&B chart and #1 on the pop chart with “Twilight Time” and #3 on the R&B chart and #1 (1/19/59) on the pop chart with “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.” Both singles are released on Mercury Records.
January 13, 1959: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (The Platters) was a hit.
1990: The Platters are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"A fundraising campaign for celebrations this summer to commemorate Muskegon County's sesquicentennial has landed doo-wop legends The Platters for a concert next month at the Frauenthal Theater.
Bob Scolnik, a spokesman for the event, confirmed that the '50s music act has signed a contract to perform 7:30 p.m. March 21.
The concert is part of Scolnik's campaign to raise money to pay back the county's $10,000 pledge for sesquicentennial celebrations this summer.
Scolnik is a member of the county board, representing District 11.
The county's 150th anniversary of becoming a governmental unit is July 18."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Platters
1955: The Platters hit #1 on the R&B chart and #1 (2/18/56) on the pop chart with the Mercury single “The Great Pretender.”
1956: The Platters reach #1 with the Mercury Records release “My Prayer.”
May 19, 1956: The Platters hit #4 on the R&B chart and #4 on the pop chart with the Mercury Records release “(You’ve Got) The Magic Touch.”
May 13, 1957: The Platters hit #5 on the R&B chart and #16 on the pop chart with the Mercury Records single “He’s Mine.”
April 15, 1958: Twilight Time (The Platters) was a hit.
April 21, 1958: The Platters hit #1 on the R&B chart and #1 on the pop chart with “Twilight Time” and #3 on the R&B chart and #1 (1/19/59) on the pop chart with “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.” Both singles are released on Mercury Records.
January 13, 1959: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (The Platters) was a hit.
1990: The Platters are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
National Socialism?
Bloomberg.com: Opinion
"But the bill goes further.
One new bureaucracy, the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, will monitor treatments to make sure your doctor is doing what the federal government deems appropriate and cost effective. The goal is to reduce costs and “guide” your doctor’s decisions"
"But the bill goes further.
One new bureaucracy, the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, will monitor treatments to make sure your doctor is doing what the federal government deems appropriate and cost effective. The goal is to reduce costs and “guide” your doctor’s decisions"
Judges tentatively order Calif. inmates released
Judges tentatively order Calif. inmates released
"A special panel of federal judges has tentatively ruled that California must release tens of thousands of inmates to relieve overcrowding.
The judges say no other solution will improve conditions so poor that inmates die regularly of suicides or lack of proper care.
They say the state can cut the population of its 33 adult prisons through changes in parole and other policies without endangering public safety."
Let's get those judge's names and addresses and remember.
"A special panel of federal judges has tentatively ruled that California must release tens of thousands of inmates to relieve overcrowding.
The judges say no other solution will improve conditions so poor that inmates die regularly of suicides or lack of proper care.
They say the state can cut the population of its 33 adult prisons through changes in parole and other policies without endangering public safety."
Let's get those judge's names and addresses and remember.
» 2009 Federal Income Tax Brackets
2009 Federal Income Tax Brackets (Projected)
Here’s what they projected for the income tax brackets for 2009, compared to 2008 figures:"
Here’s what they projected for the income tax brackets for 2009, compared to 2008 figures:"
Pensions in Detroit out more than $2 billion
Pensions in Detroit out more than $2 billion
"Detroit's public pensions lost more than $2 billion, 30% of their value, in an 18-month period ending in December — which may eventually require the deficit-ridden city to double contributions to the plans."
"Detroit's public pensions lost more than $2 billion, 30% of their value, in an 18-month period ending in December — which may eventually require the deficit-ridden city to double contributions to the plans."
General Motors to Invest $1 Billion in Brazil Operations -- Money to Come from U.S. Rescue Program
General Motors to Invest $1 Billion in Brazil Operations -- Money to Come from U.S. Rescue Program
"General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in Brazil to avoid the kind of problems the U.S. automaker is facing in its home market, said the beleaguered car maker."
"General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in Brazil to avoid the kind of problems the U.S. automaker is facing in its home market, said the beleaguered car maker."
White House Census Power Grab May Violate the Constitution
White House Census Power Grab May Violate the Constitution
"Here's an argument that it's unconstitutional for the president to take over the Census from the secretary of commerce.
It goes like this: Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution provides for an 'actual enumeration' and a statute passed by Congress provides that the duties under this clause are to be performed by the secretary of commerce.
Article I (as Joseph Biden didn't know in debate) is about the legislative, not the executive branch.
Hence, it is argued, the president can't substitute a sampling for the enumeration required to be done by the secretary."
And the outrage from the liberal media............
"Here's an argument that it's unconstitutional for the president to take over the Census from the secretary of commerce.
It goes like this: Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution provides for an 'actual enumeration' and a statute passed by Congress provides that the duties under this clause are to be performed by the secretary of commerce.
Article I (as Joseph Biden didn't know in debate) is about the legislative, not the executive branch.
Hence, it is argued, the president can't substitute a sampling for the enumeration required to be done by the secretary."
And the outrage from the liberal media............
State retirement costs may ’skyrocket’
State retirement costs may ’skyrocket’
"As schools and health and welfare programs face deep and painful cuts in the new state budget, spending on retirement costs for state workers will increase 10 percent.
Most retirement costs are locked in by labor contracts, making them untouchable by budget negotiators."
"As schools and health and welfare programs face deep and painful cuts in the new state budget, spending on retirement costs for state workers will increase 10 percent.
Most retirement costs are locked in by labor contracts, making them untouchable by budget negotiators."
Recession Info Center: Summary of employment
Recession Info Center: Summary of employment
"The United States has experienced several episodes of high unemployment in its modern history:
1933-1934: The years 1933-1934 saw the unemployment rate reaching close to
25%, which gradually went down to 15% by 1940.
1957-1958: Unemployment rate reached 7.5% for a short period.
1975-1976: Unemployment rate maxed at 9%.
1981-1982: Unemployment rate peaked at 10.4%.
1986-1987: Unemployment peaked at 7.2%.
1992-1993: Unemployment peaked at about 7.9%.
2002-2003: Unemployment rate reached 6.3%.
2008-2009: ???"
"The United States has experienced several episodes of high unemployment in its modern history:
1933-1934: The years 1933-1934 saw the unemployment rate reaching close to
25%, which gradually went down to 15% by 1940.
1957-1958: Unemployment rate reached 7.5% for a short period.
1975-1976: Unemployment rate maxed at 9%.
1981-1982: Unemployment rate peaked at 10.4%.
1986-1987: Unemployment peaked at 7.2%.
1992-1993: Unemployment peaked at about 7.9%.
2002-2003: Unemployment rate reached 6.3%.
2008-2009: ???"
Flint spends $87,219 on vehicle repairs in 2007 and 2008 without seeking competitive bids
Flint spends $87,219 on vehicle repairs in 2007 and 2008 without seeking competitive bids
"The administration has sidestepped its own procedures -- and the City Council -- when repairing city vehicles over the past two years.
The city spent $87,219 in 2007 and 2008 repairing vehicles without getting competitive bids and without following other procedures outlined in city ordinances."
Same old, same old...... we'll be "bailing out" Flint soon.
Will anyone follow the money on this?
Yeah right....
"The administration has sidestepped its own procedures -- and the City Council -- when repairing city vehicles over the past two years.
The city spent $87,219 in 2007 and 2008 repairing vehicles without getting competitive bids and without following other procedures outlined in city ordinances."
Same old, same old...... we'll be "bailing out" Flint soon.
Will anyone follow the money on this?
Yeah right....
Blow-up Doll Party
Blow-up Doll Party
"A Florida man was arrested yesterday after he was spotted fondling and making out with a pair of blow-up dolls in a supermarket parking lot."
"A Florida man was arrested yesterday after he was spotted fondling and making out with a pair of blow-up dolls in a supermarket parking lot."
Hey!
We gotta have some fun...... don't we?
Keep The Pressure On, Spread The News, Kill The “Stimulus”
Keep The Pressure On, Spread The News, Kill The “Stimulus”
"The CBO claims we will work our way through this recession before this bill’s pork even begins to role out of DC. We clearly don’t need this bill to avoid catastrophe - it IS a catastrophe. It is a lame attempt by the liberals in DC to appear like they are doing something useful. It is a naked power and money grab.
When I see someone in DC taking massive loans out in the name of my family (debt raising bills) I expect them to be serious about it and use it well. Otherwise I will be spending a lot of time exposing them as the liars they are. If the Democrat Party continues down this path it will not only consume all the federal dollars the mind could imagine for the next 50 years, it will have consumed all its political capitol and good will."
The CBO says we don't need this porkapalusa?!!!!!
Where is the wonderful liberal media on this?!!!!!
"The CBO claims we will work our way through this recession before this bill’s pork even begins to role out of DC. We clearly don’t need this bill to avoid catastrophe - it IS a catastrophe. It is a lame attempt by the liberals in DC to appear like they are doing something useful. It is a naked power and money grab.
When I see someone in DC taking massive loans out in the name of my family (debt raising bills) I expect them to be serious about it and use it well. Otherwise I will be spending a lot of time exposing them as the liars they are. If the Democrat Party continues down this path it will not only consume all the federal dollars the mind could imagine for the next 50 years, it will have consumed all its political capitol and good will."
The CBO says we don't need this porkapalusa?!!!!!
Where is the wonderful liberal media on this?!!!!!
House and Senate ‘Spendulus’ Bills: Hunt for the Bacon!
House and Senate ‘Spendulus’ Bills: Hunt for the Bacon!
"House and Senate ‘Spendulus’ Bills: Hunt for the Bacon!
At more than 1,500 pages, the House and Senate versions of the economic stimulus bill aren’t exactly a light read"
This has links to both the house and senate porkapolusa bills.
All of the thousands of pages!
Isn't our gov'ment great!
"House and Senate ‘Spendulus’ Bills: Hunt for the Bacon!
At more than 1,500 pages, the House and Senate versions of the economic stimulus bill aren’t exactly a light read"
This has links to both the house and senate porkapolusa bills.
All of the thousands of pages!
Isn't our gov'ment great!
Arizona Rancher Who Stopped Illegal Immigrants at Border Now Fighting $32 Million Lawsuit
Arizona Rancher Who Stopped Illegal Immigrants at Border Now Fighting $32 Million Lawsuit
"An Arizona man who has waged a 10-year campaign to stop a flood of illegal immigrants from crossing his property is being sued by 16 Mexican nationals — seeking $32 million in damages — who accuse him of conspiring to violate their civil rights when he stopped them at gunpoint on his ranch on the U.S.-Mexico border"
Who is paying for this lawsuit!!!!!!!
"An Arizona man who has waged a 10-year campaign to stop a flood of illegal immigrants from crossing his property is being sued by 16 Mexican nationals — seeking $32 million in damages — who accuse him of conspiring to violate their civil rights when he stopped them at gunpoint on his ranch on the U.S.-Mexico border"
Who is paying for this lawsuit!!!!!!!
Kent, Ottawa County assessors brace for appeals from property owners as values jump past market worth
Kent, Ottawa County assessors brace for appeals from property owners as values jump past market worth
"At the same time, most property tax bills will show a 4.4 percent increase in taxable value based on last year's Consumer Price Index, or inflation rate."
"At the same time, most property tax bills will show a 4.4 percent increase in taxable value based on last year's Consumer Price Index, or inflation rate."
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Frauenthalians Cage Fight!
Roll over Rachmaninov; Frauenthal gets ready to rumble
"Cage fighting is a mixture of martial arts, wrestling and boxing in which. The fight takes place in a large metal c the winner is determined by knockout or submission by one competitor or a referee's decisionage."
Wow!
What a perfect metaphor for the cage fight between our Frauenthalians and us poor taxpayers!
Of course, the "decisionage" in Muskegon tax matters is a millage vote, congenitally supported by our lone newspaper (and soon to be dead) TheChronicle, in the frost of February, voted upon by 10% of the citizens with a 51% approval.
Making us the perfect "6% solution" for ripping off us taxpayers.
"Cage fighting is a mixture of martial arts, wrestling and boxing in which. The fight takes place in a large metal c the winner is determined by knockout or submission by one competitor or a referee's decisionage."
Wow!
What a perfect metaphor for the cage fight between our Frauenthalians and us poor taxpayers!
Of course, the "decisionage" in Muskegon tax matters is a millage vote, congenitally supported by our lone newspaper (and soon to be dead) TheChronicle, in the frost of February, voted upon by 10% of the citizens with a 51% approval.
Making us the perfect "6% solution" for ripping off us taxpayers.
Muskegon revokes tax break for restaurant developer
Muskegon revokes tax break for restaurant developer
Earlier this month, Promised Land Associates, 3355 Merriam, which once proposed a $1.2 million restaurant and nightclub for 709 Terrace, missed the last of a series of city-imposed deadlines for showing financial means to develop the project."
When will there be an analysis of the "success" of these endless tax breaks for Muskegon commissioner's friends?
Earlier this month, Promised Land Associates, 3355 Merriam, which once proposed a $1.2 million restaurant and nightclub for 709 Terrace, missed the last of a series of city-imposed deadlines for showing financial means to develop the project."
When will there be an analysis of the "success" of these endless tax breaks for Muskegon commissioner's friends?
The Spectator
The Spectator: "President Obama has had, by general consent, a torrid First Fortnight. To put it another way, it has taken precisely two weeks for the illusion that brought him to power to be exposed for the nonsense that it so obviously was. The transformational candidate who was going to sweep away pork-barrel politics, lobbyists and corruption has been up to his neck in sleaze, as eviscerated here by Charles Krauthammer. Despite the fact that he came to power promising to ‘ban all earmarks’, his ‘stimulus’ bill represents billions of dollars of special-interest tax breaks, giveaways and protections -- which have nothing to do with kick-starting the economy and everything to do with favouring pet Democrat causes"
OBAMA ON AFGHANISTAN
OBAMA ON AFGHANISTAN: “Now he’s asking questions?”
Mr. Obama. It’s beginning to seem that your policy positions undergo drastic revisions when it actually comes time for you to take responsibility, as opposed to standing on the sidelines and criticizing someone else.”"
Mr. Obama. It’s beginning to seem that your policy positions undergo drastic revisions when it actually comes time for you to take responsibility, as opposed to standing on the sidelines and criticizing someone else.”"
Stimulus will lead to 'disaster,' Republican warns
Stimulus will lead to 'disaster,' Republican warns
"Leading Republicans warned Sunday that the Obama administration's $800 billion-plus economic stimulus effort will lead to what one called a 'financial disaster.'"
Remember who called it a "disaster".
"Leading Republicans warned Sunday that the Obama administration's $800 billion-plus economic stimulus effort will lead to what one called a 'financial disaster.'"
Remember who called it a "disaster".
How to cause a depression
How to cause a depression
"Tucked within the economic stimulus bill the House passed last week was a clause requiring state and local public works agencies to buy American iron and steel for their reconstruction projects, and the Senate expanded it to all manufactured goods."
Um... the USA is.... was... the world's largest exporter .....
"Tucked within the economic stimulus bill the House passed last week was a clause requiring state and local public works agencies to buy American iron and steel for their reconstruction projects, and the Senate expanded it to all manufactured goods."
Um... the USA is.... was... the world's largest exporter .....
Obama's NSC Will Get New Power
Obama's NSC Will Get New Power
"Jones, a retired Marine general, made it clear that he will run the process and be the primary conduit of national security advice to Obama, eliminating the 'back channels' that at times in the Bush administration allowed Cabinet secretaries and the vice president's office to unilaterally influence and make policy out of view of the others.
'We're not always going to agree on everything,' Jones said, and 'so it's my job to make sure that minority opinion is represented' to the president. 'But if at the end of the day he turns to me and says, 'Well, what do you think, Jones?,' I'm going to tell him what I think.'"
"Jones, a retired Marine general, made it clear that he will run the process and be the primary conduit of national security advice to Obama, eliminating the 'back channels' that at times in the Bush administration allowed Cabinet secretaries and the vice president's office to unilaterally influence and make policy out of view of the others.
'We're not always going to agree on everything,' Jones said, and 'so it's my job to make sure that minority opinion is represented' to the president. 'But if at the end of the day he turns to me and says, 'Well, what do you think, Jones?,' I'm going to tell him what I think.'"
"tobacco.. money"?
Early push positioned states for green jobs now
"Michigan created a $2 billion fund using tobacco settlement money to target four economic sectors, one being alternative energy."
So they are "OUTED" by their own lies.
"Michigan created a $2 billion fund using tobacco settlement money to target four economic sectors, one being alternative energy."
So they are "OUTED" by their own lies.
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