Thursday, February 26, 2009
Video VIDEO: Biden Forgets Name of RECOVERY.GOV: 'Do You Know The Website Number?'
Imagine the drooling, frenzied outrage from Biden's comrades in the MSM if this had been Sarah Palin.
European MPs earning £1 million profits in a term
"The internal report into the system of allowances - conducted by Robert Galvin, a European Union internal audit official - was kept secret when it was carried out last year.
But a leaked copy of the 92-page document details the full extent of 'corruption, dodgy dealing and poor financial controls' in the European Parliament, according to the Taxpayers' Alliance.
It revealed that some MEPs claimed money for assistants that were neither accredited nor registered with the parliament."
Dang, these sophisticated Euros sound just like Barry's demo-crook friends!
Canada’s youngest multiple killer in therapy
Canada’s youngest multiple killer in therapy
"MEDICINE HAT, Alta. -- Canada's youngest multiple killer is said to be responding well to costly therapy -- but she must remain in custody in an Edmonton psychiatric hospital for the time being.
More than a year after she was sentenced for murdering her Medicine Hat parents and brother, the girl, who was 12 at the time, is making progress in her psychiatric treatment, a court heard Wednesday."
"MEDICINE HAT, Alta. -- Canada's youngest multiple killer is said to be responding well to costly therapy -- but she must remain in custody in an Edmonton psychiatric hospital for the time being.
More than a year after she was sentenced for murdering her Medicine Hat parents and brother, the girl, who was 12 at the time, is making progress in her psychiatric treatment, a court heard Wednesday."
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Salazar Scraps Oil-Shale Leasing, Reverses Bush Policy
Salazar Scraps Oil-Shale Leasing, Reverses Bush Policy
"U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says he's scrapping leases on federal land for oil-shale development in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming."
Democrats are against ANY expansion of energy in our country!
"U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says he's scrapping leases on federal land for oil-shale development in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming."
Democrats are against ANY expansion of energy in our country!
THE MESSIAH SPEAKS. THE MARKETS TANK.
THE MESSIAH SPEAKS. THE MARKETS TANK.
Charlie Sykes:
"Is it because the markets agree with Rick Esenberg's assessment?
Barack Obama just may be a freakin' moron."
Charlie Sykes:
"Is it because the markets agree with Rick Esenberg's assessment?
Barack Obama just may be a freakin' moron."
MSU may hike tuition 8.9% if funding is cut
MSU may hike tuition 8.9% if funding is cut
"If Gov. Jennifer Granholm's proposed cuts to next year's higher education budget pass the state Legislature as is, Michigan State University would have to raise tuition by 8.9 percent or fire 703 employees or find some solution in between, university officials said Friday."
Another threat from the totalitarians in academe.
Let's see... "...raise tuition... fire 703 employees or find some solution in between...".
"In between"?
Why not "outside the box"?
Why not look at the massive bloat of wages, perks, benefits of the faculty?
I guess that's "off the table".
"If Gov. Jennifer Granholm's proposed cuts to next year's higher education budget pass the state Legislature as is, Michigan State University would have to raise tuition by 8.9 percent or fire 703 employees or find some solution in between, university officials said Friday."
Another threat from the totalitarians in academe.
Let's see... "...raise tuition... fire 703 employees or find some solution in between...".
"In between"?
Why not "outside the box"?
Why not look at the massive bloat of wages, perks, benefits of the faculty?
I guess that's "off the table".
Power plant permit process restarted by DEQ
Power plant permit process restarted by DEQ
"Granholm issued an executive directive earlier this month, saying utilities needed to prove there aren't any alternatives to coal-fired generation before permits are issued.
State Attorney General Mike Cox issued an opinion last week that Granholm exceeded her authority."
The real truth is that democrats will destroy our power producing abilities.
And companies, EMPLOYERS, will never move to or expand in a state that does not offed adequate electric power.
Republicans will fight to build the power plants necessary to attract jobs.
"Granholm issued an executive directive earlier this month, saying utilities needed to prove there aren't any alternatives to coal-fired generation before permits are issued.
State Attorney General Mike Cox issued an opinion last week that Granholm exceeded her authority."
The real truth is that democrats will destroy our power producing abilities.
And companies, EMPLOYERS, will never move to or expand in a state that does not offed adequate electric power.
Republicans will fight to build the power plants necessary to attract jobs.
Michigan government declares financial emergency in Pontiac
Michigan government declares financial emergency in Pontiac
"Granholm wrote in a letter to Mayor Clarence Phillips dated Feb. 20 that the city has been unable to resolve financial and budget issues on its own. She says Pontiac's cumulative deficit was projected to approach $12 million by the end of the 2008 fiscal year."
And our Great Leader tells us our nation should adopt the same financial controls as Pontiac and Detroit!
"Granholm wrote in a letter to Mayor Clarence Phillips dated Feb. 20 that the city has been unable to resolve financial and budget issues on its own. She says Pontiac's cumulative deficit was projected to approach $12 million by the end of the 2008 fiscal year."
And our Great Leader tells us our nation should adopt the same financial controls as Pontiac and Detroit!
Bankruptcy judge says Delphi Corp. can stop paying retirees' health-care, insurance benefits
Bankruptcy judge says Delphi Corp. can stop paying retirees' health-care, insurance benefits
"A bankruptcy judge said Delphi Corp. can stop paying for health-care and insurance benefits for its retired salaried workers."
And those same, broke retirees will be forced to pay the bloated pensions of public sector workers.
It's us against them, folks!
"A bankruptcy judge said Delphi Corp. can stop paying for health-care and insurance benefits for its retired salaried workers."
And those same, broke retirees will be forced to pay the bloated pensions of public sector workers.
It's us against them, folks!
State retirees' health costs near $50 billion
State retirees' health costs near $50 billion
"As California's government revenues are falling, its bill for state retiree health and dental benefits is approaching $50 billion, a report released today by state Controller John Chiang states.
The cost for retirees who receive their health and dental coverage through the California Public Employees' Retirement System will be $48.2 billion this year......
Yikes!
"As California's government revenues are falling, its bill for state retiree health and dental benefits is approaching $50 billion, a report released today by state Controller John Chiang states.
The cost for retirees who receive their health and dental coverage through the California Public Employees' Retirement System will be $48.2 billion this year......
Yikes!
Mona Shores easily passes $13 million bond extension
Mona Shores easily passes $13 million bond extension
"A total of 5,263 ballots were cast out of the district's 18,008 registered voters for a 29.2 percent voter turnout. Mona Shores school officials and bond supporters gathered at Mona Lake Boat Club to wait for results and later celebrate."
18% of registered voters decide that every resident, homeowner and business in Norton Shores dig deeper in debt at the begining of the worst recession in 100 years.
Great!
"A total of 5,263 ballots were cast out of the district's 18,008 registered voters for a 29.2 percent voter turnout. Mona Shores school officials and bond supporters gathered at Mona Lake Boat Club to wait for results and later celebrate."
18% of registered voters decide that every resident, homeowner and business in Norton Shores dig deeper in debt at the begining of the worst recession in 100 years.
Great!
The WTF Blanket (Snuggie Parody)
With all the new spending, we're gonna NEED Snuggie subsidies from our Great Leader.
Chance Gardner on health care
Chance the Gardner on health care
"Barack Obama continues to remind us of the character Chance Garner in the movie (and earlier Jerzy Kosinski novel) Being There. People just project whatever they seek on a blank slate that doesn't get much filling in.
Here is Chance Gardner on health care, from our dear friends at the New York Times:
"Senator Barack Obama of Illinois appeared less conversant with the details of health policy and sometimes found himself on the defensive, trying to explain why he had yet to offer a detailed plan to cover all Americans.
'The most important challenge is to build a political consensus around the need to solve this problem,' Mr. Obama said."
Of course! That will do it. Why didn't anyone else think of this before?"
This from 2007 but more and more, Barry Hussein is looking like Chance the gardner.
"Barack Obama continues to remind us of the character Chance Garner in the movie (and earlier Jerzy Kosinski novel) Being There. People just project whatever they seek on a blank slate that doesn't get much filling in.
Here is Chance Gardner on health care, from our dear friends at the New York Times:
"Senator Barack Obama of Illinois appeared less conversant with the details of health policy and sometimes found himself on the defensive, trying to explain why he had yet to offer a detailed plan to cover all Americans.
'The most important challenge is to build a political consensus around the need to solve this problem,' Mr. Obama said."
Of course! That will do it. Why didn't anyone else think of this before?"
This from 2007 but more and more, Barry Hussein is looking like Chance the gardner.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Schauer, Dems return 2006 election money
Schauer, Dems return 2006 election money
"A campaign committee related to U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer has paid a $6,000 fine in a settlement over 2006 state Senate fundraising."
The culture of corruption just doesn't get the liberal MSM uptight when the corruptors are democrats.
"A campaign committee related to U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer has paid a $6,000 fine in a settlement over 2006 state Senate fundraising."
The culture of corruption just doesn't get the liberal MSM uptight when the corruptors are democrats.
Michigan Taxpayers "Nationwide Chicago Tea Party at the Capitol"!
RightMichigan.com Michigan Taxpayers "Nationwide Chicago Tea Party at the Capitol"!
"CNBC's Rick Santelli called earlier this week, backed by mortgage traders, for a 'Nationwide Chicago Tea Party' to protest the Obama Administration's Pork Laden Stimulus plan.
The Boston Tea Party was an act of direct protest by American Colonists demanding representation in the British Government.They became known as the original patriots.
As the bailouts spiral out of control, we are forced to fund failed banks. With foreclosures on the rise, we are made the collateral of out-of-control spending . And, when the bills come due, the IRS knocks on the door of self-responsibility.
ENOUGH!
Join With Thousands of Patriots Across the Country!
As We Declare Our Independence from Big Government Bailouts!
Friday, February 27th
High Noon
Michigan State Capitol
100 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI"
"CNBC's Rick Santelli called earlier this week, backed by mortgage traders, for a 'Nationwide Chicago Tea Party' to protest the Obama Administration's Pork Laden Stimulus plan.
The Boston Tea Party was an act of direct protest by American Colonists demanding representation in the British Government.They became known as the original patriots.
As the bailouts spiral out of control, we are forced to fund failed banks. With foreclosures on the rise, we are made the collateral of out-of-control spending . And, when the bills come due, the IRS knocks on the door of self-responsibility.
ENOUGH!
Join With Thousands of Patriots Across the Country!
As We Declare Our Independence from Big Government Bailouts!
Friday, February 27th
High Noon
Michigan State Capitol
100 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI"
Vote "NO" today!
Our Muskegon Chronicle has, once again, endorsed a massive transfer of wealth from us poor taxpayers to the Big Education/Construction Union Complex.
Our insatiable Mona Shores School board tells us they need another $17,000,000.
But wait, there's more!
They tell us it won't increase our taxes!
Well now.... aside from that audacious and disingenuous lie, there is another, simpler reason to Vote No.
Times are tough!
President Obama tells the world we are in the worst economic times EVER!
Our wonderful Gov. Granholm echoes the same warning.
We're told to tighten our belts, watch our spending, prepare for even worse times ahead!
But the Mona Shores School Board says "no worries. 2+17million=2".
And the big Michigan education union, the MEA, even tried to sneak a giant increase in its pensions while we poor folk were lectured by the Chronicle and millage supporters to stop our selfishness and "just give it up!"
Well, times ARE tough.
And now is the time for all of us to show our responsibility, stop the endless spending and act like adults.
And it's time to show the big education/construction union bosses that We The People have had enough of their childish thuggery.
Vote NO.
It's for our children and THEIR financial future!
"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)
Whistler Chairlift crunches to earth!
Whistler Chairlift crashes to the ground!
"Whistler Mountain’s Harmony Express chairlift re-opened on Sunday (Feb. 22) after a single chair fell from the cable and hit the ground in the middle of the night on Wednesday (Feb. 18).
The lift was closed for three days after the accident, in which no one was injured. Whistler Blackcomb (WB) and B.C. Safety Authority (BCSA) officials have determined the mishap was caused by the failure of something called an articulation arm mounting bolt, part of the mechanism that attaches the chair to the overhead cable, officials said in a statement issued on Saturday (Feb. 21)."
Holy shitakke!!!
We rode that lift yesterday!
And this is after the gondola collapsed 2 months ago!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2009/02/twelve-injured-in-whistler-gondola.html
"Whistler Mountain’s Harmony Express chairlift re-opened on Sunday (Feb. 22) after a single chair fell from the cable and hit the ground in the middle of the night on Wednesday (Feb. 18).
The lift was closed for three days after the accident, in which no one was injured. Whistler Blackcomb (WB) and B.C. Safety Authority (BCSA) officials have determined the mishap was caused by the failure of something called an articulation arm mounting bolt, part of the mechanism that attaches the chair to the overhead cable, officials said in a statement issued on Saturday (Feb. 21)."
Holy shitakke!!!
We rode that lift yesterday!
And this is after the gondola collapsed 2 months ago!
http://muskegonpundit.blogspot.com/2009/02/twelve-injured-in-whistler-gondola.html
The Crisis of Credit Visualized - Part 1
Part 1
This is an excellent explaination of the credit mess.
Worth your time!
Forbes Describes Public Pension Benefits as Rich : Pension Risk Matters
Forbes Describes Public Pension Benefits as Rich
Pension Risk Matters:
"Adding insult to injury, Fitch relies on Bureau of Labor Statistics data to suggest that a pay gap exists, in favor of public workers. He writes that 'State and local government workers get paid an average of $25.30 an hour, which is 33% higher than the private sector's $19.'"
Pension Risk Matters:
"Adding insult to injury, Fitch relies on Bureau of Labor Statistics data to suggest that a pay gap exists, in favor of public workers. He writes that 'State and local government workers get paid an average of $25.30 an hour, which is 33% higher than the private sector's $19.'"
Monday, February 23, 2009
US Airways and NWA SAFETY INFORMATION card
These are photos of the "A320 SAFETY INFORMATION" card I shot on my NWA A320 flight last week from GRR to MSP.
It is identical to the safety info card on my last flight on a similar NWA flight from San Juan (SJU) to DTW in January.
Both flights fly over water.
Note that in the event of a water landing, the card has the "circle with cross" over the wing exits.
It seems that NWA tells passengers that the only egress in a water emergency is from the tail and front exits.
But we now know that the wing exits were critical in saving lives on USAirways 1549.
And that opening the rear exit door was almost catastrophic.
Yet NWA tells its passengers and crew otherwise.
Anyone know why?
Obama's Stimulus: A Colossal Waste?
Obama's Stimulus: A Colossal Waste?
"Given these dire warnings, you'd expect the stimulus package to focus almost exclusively on reviving the economy.
It doesn't, and for that, Obama bears much of the blame."
And the Obamites in the liberal MSM declare that our new "Emperor's New Clothes" are exquisite....
"Given these dire warnings, you'd expect the stimulus package to focus almost exclusively on reviving the economy.
It doesn't, and for that, Obama bears much of the blame."
And the Obamites in the liberal MSM declare that our new "Emperor's New Clothes" are exquisite....
U.S. leads the world in overall manufacturing output
"The U.S. by far remains the world's leading manufacturer by value of goods produced.
It hit a record $1.6 trillion in 2007 -- nearly double the $811 billion in 1987.
For every $1 of value produced in China's factories, America generates $2.50."
Why are the democrook politicians and the unions lying to us about this..... oh... they're democrats and unionists!
Simply being true to their genetics.
State Rep. Jim Slezak plans fundraising trip, but does it go overboard?
State Rep. Jim Slezak plans fundraising trip, but does it go overboard?
At first glance it sounds like paradise -- ditching a snowy Michigan winter for a three-night Caribbean cruise to a private tropical island.
But here's the catch: Sunning in the patio chair next to you is none other than your local state lawmaker.
Sure, it's not an overnight stay in the Lincoln Bedroom, but state Rep. Jim Slezak, D-Davison, is hoping his first major fundraiser is seen as refreshingly out of the ordinary. Slezak is soliciting people to go on a cruise with him to the Bahamas.
The trip costs about $660 per person, including a $350 donation to Slezak, and is so unusual the new lawmaker had to check with the Michigan secretary of state's office to make sure it was legal. The charge doesn't include airfare or all the little umbrella-laden beverages you can drink."
Yes, he is a democrook.
Yes, this is sleazy.
Yes, he is appropriately named....
At first glance it sounds like paradise -- ditching a snowy Michigan winter for a three-night Caribbean cruise to a private tropical island.
But here's the catch: Sunning in the patio chair next to you is none other than your local state lawmaker.
Sure, it's not an overnight stay in the Lincoln Bedroom, but state Rep. Jim Slezak, D-Davison, is hoping his first major fundraiser is seen as refreshingly out of the ordinary. Slezak is soliciting people to go on a cruise with him to the Bahamas.
The trip costs about $660 per person, including a $350 donation to Slezak, and is so unusual the new lawmaker had to check with the Michigan secretary of state's office to make sure it was legal. The charge doesn't include airfare or all the little umbrella-laden beverages you can drink."
Yes, he is a democrook.
Yes, this is sleazy.
Yes, he is appropriately named....
So you think community responsibility is easy?
So you think community responsibility is easy?
"Ah, let the firestorm begin!
The author had been asked by the membership to act as spokesman as issues reach public awareness, and was thus quoted in the local media explaining the policy preference. The ink was barely dry on the local paper when the telephones (home, office, cell) began to ring"
"Ah, let the firestorm begin!
The author had been asked by the membership to act as spokesman as issues reach public awareness, and was thus quoted in the local media explaining the policy preference. The ink was barely dry on the local paper when the telephones (home, office, cell) began to ring"
Sunday, February 22, 2009
EPA May Reverse Bush, Limit Carbon Emissions From Coal-Fired Plants
EPA May Reverse Bush, Limit Carbon Emissions From Coal-Fired Plants
"The industry has vigorously opposed efforts to regulate those emissions, asserting that the policy should be set by Congress. Moreover, technology for capturing carbon dioxide emissions is currently expensive and virtually untested."
"The industry has vigorously opposed efforts to regulate those emissions, asserting that the policy should be set by Congress. Moreover, technology for capturing carbon dioxide emissions is currently expensive and virtually untested."
Muskegon to be featured in BBC documentary on climate change
Muskegon to be featured in BBC documentary on climate change
"Muskegon as an area that has had some difficulty going green,' Howard said. 'My family isn't very green, we're more like fuscia ... but we're trying.'
Reporter Justin Rowlatt, the BBC's so-called 'Ethical Man,' will be the face of the documentary. The BBC last year had Rowlatt's family live a green lifestyle to see how much they could reduce their carbon emissions by not driving or flying on airplanes and reducing their consumption of meat.
Rowlatt's family gave up their car for a year and ate only vegan foods for a month but were only able to reduce their carbon emissions, or carbon footprint, by 20 percent. Some scientists and policymakers have said greenhouse gas emissions worldwide must be slashed by 80 percent to avoid a global climate catastrophe.
Carbon dioxide emissions generated by burning fossil fuels -- coal, oil and gasoline -- is one of the primary causes of global warming. There is now scientific consensus that the planet is warming and that human activities are contributing to the problem.
Readers can track the BBC project on Rowlatt's blog, www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ethicalman."
"Muskegon as an area that has had some difficulty going green,' Howard said. 'My family isn't very green, we're more like fuscia ... but we're trying.'
Reporter Justin Rowlatt, the BBC's so-called 'Ethical Man,' will be the face of the documentary. The BBC last year had Rowlatt's family live a green lifestyle to see how much they could reduce their carbon emissions by not driving or flying on airplanes and reducing their consumption of meat.
Rowlatt's family gave up their car for a year and ate only vegan foods for a month but were only able to reduce their carbon emissions, or carbon footprint, by 20 percent. Some scientists and policymakers have said greenhouse gas emissions worldwide must be slashed by 80 percent to avoid a global climate catastrophe.
Carbon dioxide emissions generated by burning fossil fuels -- coal, oil and gasoline -- is one of the primary causes of global warming. There is now scientific consensus that the planet is warming and that human activities are contributing to the problem.
Readers can track the BBC project on Rowlatt's blog, www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ethicalman."
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