‘Climate change pushes poor women to prostitution, dangerous work’
"Suneeta Mukherjee, country representative of the United Nations Food Population Fund (UNFPA), said women in the Philippines are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in the country."
Read this and remember it when some UN spokesman pronounces more drivel on your TV.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Spartans drill Valparaiso, Tom Izzo ties Jud Heathcote for Michigan State win mark
Spartans drill Valparaiso, Tom Izzo ties Jud Heathcote for Michigan State win mark
"With No. 2 Michigan State's 90-60 victory over Valparaiso in the second round of the Legends Classic, Tom Izzo tied his predecessor and mentor Jud Heathcote for the most wins in school history with 340.
Immediately after the game, Izzo was headed to Kansas City to present Heathcote for the latter's induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
'I swear I didn't know exactly what number until (former MSU coach and MSU radio analyst Gus Ganakas) brought it to my attention this morning,' Izzo said. 'It means I'll probably go down there and get chewed out for it (by Heathcote)."
"With No. 2 Michigan State's 90-60 victory over Valparaiso in the second round of the Legends Classic, Tom Izzo tied his predecessor and mentor Jud Heathcote for the most wins in school history with 340.
Immediately after the game, Izzo was headed to Kansas City to present Heathcote for the latter's induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
'I swear I didn't know exactly what number until (former MSU coach and MSU radio analyst Gus Ganakas) brought it to my attention this morning,' Izzo said. 'It means I'll probably go down there and get chewed out for it (by Heathcote)."
The Killers Within
The Killers Within
"Upon examination, it was discovered -- but not reported by a compliant mass media -- that over 80% of the homeless were actually newly released mental patients, not dispossessed victims of the economic system."
"Upon examination, it was discovered -- but not reported by a compliant mass media -- that over 80% of the homeless were actually newly released mental patients, not dispossessed victims of the economic system."
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Bill: State superintendent can force school districts to cut
"Public school employees’ pay and benefits could be subject to unilateral reduction in a financial emergency by the state schools superintendent under legislation introduced Wednesday in the state House."
Palinophobes Hate First, Ask Questions Later
Palinophobes Hate First, Ask Questions Later
"Slate magazine is just one of the countless media outlets convulsing with St. Vitus’ Dance over that demonic succubus Sarah Palin.
In its reader forum, The Fray, one supposed Palinophobe took dead aim at the former Alaska governor’s writing chops, excerpting the following sentence from her book:
“The apartment was small, with slanting floors and irregular heat and a buzzer downstairs that didn’t work, so that visitors had to call ahead from a pay phone at the corner gas station, where a black Doberman the size of a wolf paced through the night in vigilant patrol, its jaws clamped around an empty beer bottle.”
Other readers pounced like wolf-sized Dobermans on an intruder.
One guffawed, “That sentence by Sarah Palin could be entered into the annual Bulwer-Lytton bad writing contest. It could have a chance at winning a (sic) honorable mention, at any rate.
But soon, the original contributor confessed: “I probably should have mentioned that the sentence quoted above was not written by Sarah Palin. It’s taken from the first paragraph of ‘Dreams From My Father,’ written by Barack Obama.”
The ruse should have been allowed to fester longer, but the point was made nonetheless: Some people hate Palin first and ask questions later.”
"Slate magazine is just one of the countless media outlets convulsing with St. Vitus’ Dance over that demonic succubus Sarah Palin.
In its reader forum, The Fray, one supposed Palinophobe took dead aim at the former Alaska governor’s writing chops, excerpting the following sentence from her book:
“The apartment was small, with slanting floors and irregular heat and a buzzer downstairs that didn’t work, so that visitors had to call ahead from a pay phone at the corner gas station, where a black Doberman the size of a wolf paced through the night in vigilant patrol, its jaws clamped around an empty beer bottle.”
Other readers pounced like wolf-sized Dobermans on an intruder.
One guffawed, “That sentence by Sarah Palin could be entered into the annual Bulwer-Lytton bad writing contest. It could have a chance at winning a (sic) honorable mention, at any rate.
But soon, the original contributor confessed: “I probably should have mentioned that the sentence quoted above was not written by Sarah Palin. It’s taken from the first paragraph of ‘Dreams From My Father,’ written by Barack Obama.”
The ruse should have been allowed to fester longer, but the point was made nonetheless: Some people hate Palin first and ask questions later.”
CNBC’s Regan Worries 'Freshman Congressmen from Timbuktu' to Have Too Much Policy Influence if Fed Audit Bill Passed
CNBC’s Regan Worries 'Freshman Congressmen from Timbuktu' to Have Too Much Policy Influence if Fed Audit Bill Passed
"'Do you really want one of these freshman congressmen from Timbuktu having a big say in Fed monetary policy?'
Regan asked.
'Do you think that's the right thing?'"
"'Do you really want one of these freshman congressmen from Timbuktu having a big say in Fed monetary policy?'
Regan asked.
'Do you think that's the right thing?'"
Red, White & Conservative
Red, White & Conservative
"Where on earth do I begin? This all started as me, a young 17 year old American going to see a woman I admire and turned into this crazy event hah I’ll start at the very beginning"
This is REALLY GREAT!
A sharp young American and a sad insight into the liberal media.
Read it all.
"Where on earth do I begin? This all started as me, a young 17 year old American going to see a woman I admire and turned into this crazy event hah I’ll start at the very beginning"
This is REALLY GREAT!
A sharp young American and a sad insight into the liberal media.
Read it all.
BBC News - Mussolini's 'brain and blood for sale on internet'
BBC News - Mussolini's 'brain and blood for sale on internet'
"The listing, on auction site Ebay, reportedly showed images of a wooden container and ampoules of blood.
Ebay, which does not allow the sale of human matter on its site, said that the listing was removed within hours.
The initial price requested for the material was 15,000 euros ($22,000; £13,000)."
"The listing, on auction site Ebay, reportedly showed images of a wooden container and ampoules of blood.
Ebay, which does not allow the sale of human matter on its site, said that the listing was removed within hours.
The initial price requested for the material was 15,000 euros ($22,000; £13,000)."
Friday, November 20, 2009
Unburied bodies tell the tale of Detroit — a city in despair
Unburied bodies tell the tale of Detroit — a city in despair
"The abandoned corpses, in white body bags with number tags tied to each toe, lie one above the other on steel racks inside a giant freezer in Detroit’s central mortuary"
"The abandoned corpses, in white body bags with number tags tied to each toe, lie one above the other on steel racks inside a giant freezer in Detroit’s central mortuary"
A Hilarious Anti-Harry-Reid Ad That Probably Won't Last Long
"This ad from Danny Tarkanian, candidate for Senate in Nevada, is hilarious, depicting X-Files' agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully investigating Harry Reid's 'missing congressional districts.'
Go watch it right now, as it will also probably be pulled very quickly, unless Tarkanian obtained the rights to use clips from 'The X-Files.'"
Go watch it right now, as it will also probably be pulled very quickly, unless Tarkanian obtained the rights to use clips from 'The X-Files.'"
My Way News - AP IMPACT: Some lawmakers send few to academies
My Way News - AP IMPACT: Some lawmakers send few to academies
But Rep. Nydia Velazquez of New York City, chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, nominated only four students, the lowest among House members who served the entire five-year period. Rep. Charles Rangel, whose New York City district includes Harlem, was second-lowest, with eight nominations. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose San Francisco district is 29 percent Asian, was also near the bottom, with 19.
In fact, the bottom 20 House members were all from districts where whites make up less than a majority.
"It's beyond my imagination how someone that has the ability to nominate doesn't do it," Craig Duchossois said last December at his final meeting as chairman of the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors.
He noted what an academy appointment means: a free four-year education and a guaranteed job as an officer for at least five years after graduation.
But Rep. Nydia Velazquez of New York City, chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, nominated only four students, the lowest among House members who served the entire five-year period. Rep. Charles Rangel, whose New York City district includes Harlem, was second-lowest, with eight nominations. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose San Francisco district is 29 percent Asian, was also near the bottom, with 19.
In fact, the bottom 20 House members were all from districts where whites make up less than a majority.
"It's beyond my imagination how someone that has the ability to nominate doesn't do it," Craig Duchossois said last December at his final meeting as chairman of the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors.
He noted what an academy appointment means: a free four-year education and a guaranteed job as an officer for at least five years after graduation.
American Thinker Blog: Scientific scandal appears to rock climate change promoters
American Thinker Blog: Scientific scandal appears to rock climate change promoters
"There's big news for climate change students.
A hacker has gotten into the computers at Hadley CRU, Britain's largest climate research institute and a proponent of global warming, and seems to have uncovered evidence of substantial fraud in reporting the 'evidence' on global warming; the unlawful destruction of records to cover up this fraud ,conspiracy,and deceit in the entire operation"
"There's big news for climate change students.
A hacker has gotten into the computers at Hadley CRU, Britain's largest climate research institute and a proponent of global warming, and seems to have uncovered evidence of substantial fraud in reporting the 'evidence' on global warming; the unlawful destruction of records to cover up this fraud ,conspiracy,and deceit in the entire operation"
Global Warming’s ‘Blue Dress’ Moment?
Global Warming’s ‘Blue Dress’ Moment?
"I am not able to fully digest all of the relevant material just this moment, but check out what Anthony Watts at “Watts Up With That” among others have posted.
Anthony is a meteorologist who blew the lid on the scandalous placement of official U.S. government thermometers – even movement to — asphalt pads, Arizona parking lots, next to hot air vents, above barbecue grills, and so on with the convenient result of a warming bias.
I will put all of this in full context as more analysis of the revelations and their meaning emerge, but just know this was described to me as “the closest thing you’re ever going to come to a ’smoking gun.’”
If you’re not a global warming geek, the point of the material is that we have apparent — and I only say apparent at this point — written admissions of cooking the books, among other nastiness, by the leading names in the global warming alarmist movement.
"I am not able to fully digest all of the relevant material just this moment, but check out what Anthony Watts at “Watts Up With That” among others have posted.
Anthony is a meteorologist who blew the lid on the scandalous placement of official U.S. government thermometers – even movement to — asphalt pads, Arizona parking lots, next to hot air vents, above barbecue grills, and so on with the convenient result of a warming bias.
I will put all of this in full context as more analysis of the revelations and their meaning emerge, but just know this was described to me as “the closest thing you’re ever going to come to a ’smoking gun.’”
If you’re not a global warming geek, the point of the material is that we have apparent — and I only say apparent at this point — written admissions of cooking the books, among other nastiness, by the leading names in the global warming alarmist movement.
Schools deliver 60 gift baskets to migrant families
Schools deliver 60 gift baskets to migrant families
"Rosa Becerra-Silva, the school district's migrant recruiter, plans to give holiday gift baskets to 60 migrant families. Donations of money, turkeys, or nonperishable items and toiletries are needed for the food basket program, in its sixth year.
The families are seasonal workers who live in migrant housing from mid-February to November and have chosen to stay, usually with family members, during the winter. The number of migrant families staying year-round in the district has increased since Becerra-Silva started the program.
'The count keeps going up,' she said. 'As kids get older, (families) are choosing to stay here until they finish high school and some of them can't afford to move with the economy being the way it is."
So do I get this right?
The taxpayers pay for a "school district migrant recruiter" whose job includes organizing the raising of money and delivering "gift baskets" to non-Americans.
And most, if not all of whom are here illegally?
So we pay to recruit illegals?
Isn't there a law against this?
Aren't there an American citizen families in the county?
The "change we can believe in" is change I'd prefer to CHANGE back.
"Rosa Becerra-Silva, the school district's migrant recruiter, plans to give holiday gift baskets to 60 migrant families. Donations of money, turkeys, or nonperishable items and toiletries are needed for the food basket program, in its sixth year.
The families are seasonal workers who live in migrant housing from mid-February to November and have chosen to stay, usually with family members, during the winter. The number of migrant families staying year-round in the district has increased since Becerra-Silva started the program.
'The count keeps going up,' she said. 'As kids get older, (families) are choosing to stay here until they finish high school and some of them can't afford to move with the economy being the way it is."
So do I get this right?
The taxpayers pay for a "school district migrant recruiter" whose job includes organizing the raising of money and delivering "gift baskets" to non-Americans.
And most, if not all of whom are here illegally?
So we pay to recruit illegals?
Isn't there a law against this?
Aren't there an American citizen families in the county?
The "change we can believe in" is change I'd prefer to CHANGE back.
New EU president confirms New World Order desire
New EU president confirms New World Order desire
AOL Video
This has always been the plan of the Al Gore worldwide eco-movement.
That so many Americans just don't get it scares the heck out of me.
AOL Video
This has always been the plan of the Al Gore worldwide eco-movement.
That so many Americans just don't get it scares the heck out of me.
Your congressman's padded retirement plan
Your congressman's padded retirement plan
"After serving 18 years in Congress, former Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana, a Democrat, will continue his service in a different federal institution -- prison.
He was sentenced recently to serve 13 years for bribery.
But his fellow prisoners will have to forgive Jefferson if he grins and whistles as he stamps out license plates.
That's because he is still eligible for a guaranteed $50,000 pension in his first year of retirement, which will increase each year thereafter with the cost of living"
"After serving 18 years in Congress, former Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana, a Democrat, will continue his service in a different federal institution -- prison.
He was sentenced recently to serve 13 years for bribery.
But his fellow prisoners will have to forgive Jefferson if he grins and whistles as he stamps out license plates.
That's because he is still eligible for a guaranteed $50,000 pension in his first year of retirement, which will increase each year thereafter with the cost of living"
Société Générale tells clients how to prepare for 'global collapse' - Telegraph
Société Générale tells clients how to prepare for 'global collapse'
"Société Générale has advised clients to be ready for a possible 'global economic collapse' over the next two years, mapping a strategy of defensive investments to avoid wealth destruction."
"Société Générale has advised clients to be ready for a possible 'global economic collapse' over the next two years, mapping a strategy of defensive investments to avoid wealth destruction."
As AARP’s Membership Declines Its Profits Soar on Obama-Care Insurance
As AARP’s Membership Declines Its Profits Soar on Obama-Care Insurance
"“An AARP card is proof of stupidity”."
"“An AARP card is proof of stupidity”."
Boeing Laser Systems Destroy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Tests
Boeing Laser Systems Destroy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Tests
"The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] in May demonstrated the ability of mobile laser weapon systems to perform a unique mission: track and destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)."
"The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] in May demonstrated the ability of mobile laser weapon systems to perform a unique mission: track and destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)."
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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The $100 Million Health Care Vote?
The $100 Million Health Care Vote?
"What does it take to get a wavering senator to vote for health care reform?
Here’s a case study.
On page 432 of the Reid bill, there is a section increasing federal Medicaid subsidies for “certain states recovering from a major disaster.”
The section spends two pages defining which “states” would qualify, saying, among other things, that it would be states that “during the preceding 7 fiscal years” have been declared a “major disaster area.”
I am told the section applies to exactly one state: Louisiana, the home of moderate Democrat Mary Landrieu, who has been playing hard to get on the health care bill.
In other words, the bill spends two pages describing would could be written with a single world: Louisiana. (This may also help explain why the bill is long.)
Senator Harry Reid, who drafted the bill, cannot pass it without the support of Louisiana’s Mary Landrieu.
How much does it cost? According to the Congressional Budget Office: $100 million."
"What does it take to get a wavering senator to vote for health care reform?
Here’s a case study.
On page 432 of the Reid bill, there is a section increasing federal Medicaid subsidies for “certain states recovering from a major disaster.”
The section spends two pages defining which “states” would qualify, saying, among other things, that it would be states that “during the preceding 7 fiscal years” have been declared a “major disaster area.”
I am told the section applies to exactly one state: Louisiana, the home of moderate Democrat Mary Landrieu, who has been playing hard to get on the health care bill.
In other words, the bill spends two pages describing would could be written with a single world: Louisiana. (This may also help explain why the bill is long.)
Senator Harry Reid, who drafted the bill, cannot pass it without the support of Louisiana’s Mary Landrieu.
How much does it cost? According to the Congressional Budget Office: $100 million."
DRUDGE REPORT 2010®
DRUDGE REPORT 2010®: "CABLE NEWS RACE
NOV. 18, 2009
FOXNEWS HANNITY/PALIN 4,200,000
FOXNEWS O'REILLY 3,868,000
FOXNEWS BECK 2,512,000
FOXNEWS GRETA 2,383,000
FOXNEWS BAIER 2,235,000
FOXNEWS SHEP 1,980,000
MSNBC OLBERMANN 1,041,000
CNNHN GRACE 1,036,000
MSNBC MADDOW 957,000
CNN KING 835,000
MSNBC HARDBALL 625,000
CNN COOPER 611,000"
NOV. 18, 2009
FOXNEWS HANNITY/PALIN 4,200,000
FOXNEWS O'REILLY 3,868,000
FOXNEWS BECK 2,512,000
FOXNEWS GRETA 2,383,000
FOXNEWS BAIER 2,235,000
FOXNEWS SHEP 1,980,000
MSNBC OLBERMANN 1,041,000
CNNHN GRACE 1,036,000
MSNBC MADDOW 957,000
CNN KING 835,000
MSNBC HARDBALL 625,000
CNN COOPER 611,000"
Climatologists Baffled by Global Warming Time-Out
Stagnating Temperatures: Climatologists Baffled by Global Warming Time-Out
They promised us a warmer climate!
Sup wit dat?
They promised us a warmer climate!
Sup wit dat?
Schiffauer out for the MSU women's basketball season
Schiffauer out for the MSU women's basketball season
"Michigan State's women's basketball team has created a new definition for ACL -- Another Cursed Leg.
The latest to suffer a torn knee ligament is sophomore Courtney Schiffauer, who will miss the rest of the 21st-ranked Spartans' season after injuring her right ACL in practice Tuesday"
Dang!
"Michigan State's women's basketball team has created a new definition for ACL -- Another Cursed Leg.
The latest to suffer a torn knee ligament is sophomore Courtney Schiffauer, who will miss the rest of the 21st-ranked Spartans' season after injuring her right ACL in practice Tuesday"
Dang!
and now Allyssa goes down!
... shoot, double dang!
... shoot, double dang!
old news?
click to see what should be a national disgrace:
Gross Jobs
Gross Jobs
"The truth about Obama’s much-ballyhooed job creation is that more than half of his alleged new jobs turn out to be government jobs.
Government jobs don’t count, Mr. President.
Remember, many things governments do actually drain us.
Jobs in the marketplace, on the other hand, serve real consumer demand, make us all better off.
They also help pay the taxes for those government jobs.
Employing more people in government means needing more real jobs to pay for the government ones."
"The truth about Obama’s much-ballyhooed job creation is that more than half of his alleged new jobs turn out to be government jobs.
Government jobs don’t count, Mr. President.
Remember, many things governments do actually drain us.
Jobs in the marketplace, on the other hand, serve real consumer demand, make us all better off.
They also help pay the taxes for those government jobs.
Employing more people in government means needing more real jobs to pay for the government ones."
AP Turns Heads for Devoting 11 Reporters to Palin Book 'Fact Check'
AP Turns Heads for Devoting 11 Reporters to Palin Book 'Fact Check'
"Reviewing books and holding public figures accountable is at the core of good journalism, but the treatment Palin's book received appears to be something new for the AP.
The organization did not review for accuracy recent books by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, then-Sen. Joe Biden, either book by Barack Obama released before he was president or autobiographies by Bill or Hillary Clinton."
"Reviewing books and holding public figures accountable is at the core of good journalism, but the treatment Palin's book received appears to be something new for the AP.
The organization did not review for accuracy recent books by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, then-Sen. Joe Biden, either book by Barack Obama released before he was president or autobiographies by Bill or Hillary Clinton."
The American Spectator : American Buffoon
The American Spectator : American Buffoon
Barack Obama was supposed to be America's answer to the suave, European head of state. A debonair gentleman of the world, he would charm even the most sophisticated foreign leaders and prove, finally, that the United States is developed culturally, not just economically.
Then he gave some DVDs.
Ian Drury of London's Daily Mail wrote on March 8, "As he headed back home from Washington, Gordon Brown must have rummaged through his party bag with disappointment.
"Because all he got was a set of DVDs. Barack Obama, a box set of 25 classic American films -- a gift about as exciting as a pair of socks."
Brown had given Obama a set of pens made from part of the HMS Gannet, a Victorian-era anti-slave ship. A desk that has sat in the Oval Office since 1880 was made from the timbers of the HMS Resolute, the Gannet's sister ship. It was a stunningly thoughtful and unique gift left unreciprocated.
But even worse, Obama refused to hold a joint press conference with Brown or invite him for an official White House dinner. And to top it all off, he sent back a bust of Churchill that was lent to the White House after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Russia Today wrote that week, "Despite Barack Obama's eloquent elocution, ivy school credentials and electric charisma, there is talk that he lacks the most crucial element of any great leader: judgment."
Since March, Obama's social gaffes have continued. In April he bowed to the Saudi king; in July he was photographed staring at the rear end of a 16-year-old girl and suggested that Cambridge Police Officer James Crowley was stupid; in October he refused to meet with the Dalai Lama; in September he refused five requests from Gordon Brown for a one-on-one meeting but found time to fly to Copenhagen to promote Chicago's Olympic bid; and this month he sent Hillary Clinton to attend the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, then topped it all with an obsequious bow to the emperor of Japan.
Obama cannot even blame the Japan bow on proper protocol. It was anything but proper. It was so inappropriate that it even offended the Japanese.
Barack Obama was supposed to be America's answer to the suave, European head of state. A debonair gentleman of the world, he would charm even the most sophisticated foreign leaders and prove, finally, that the United States is developed culturally, not just economically.
Then he gave some DVDs.
Ian Drury of London's Daily Mail wrote on March 8, "As he headed back home from Washington, Gordon Brown must have rummaged through his party bag with disappointment.
"Because all he got was a set of DVDs. Barack Obama, a box set of 25 classic American films -- a gift about as exciting as a pair of socks."
Brown had given Obama a set of pens made from part of the HMS Gannet, a Victorian-era anti-slave ship. A desk that has sat in the Oval Office since 1880 was made from the timbers of the HMS Resolute, the Gannet's sister ship. It was a stunningly thoughtful and unique gift left unreciprocated.
But even worse, Obama refused to hold a joint press conference with Brown or invite him for an official White House dinner. And to top it all off, he sent back a bust of Churchill that was lent to the White House after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Russia Today wrote that week, "Despite Barack Obama's eloquent elocution, ivy school credentials and electric charisma, there is talk that he lacks the most crucial element of any great leader: judgment."
Since March, Obama's social gaffes have continued. In April he bowed to the Saudi king; in July he was photographed staring at the rear end of a 16-year-old girl and suggested that Cambridge Police Officer James Crowley was stupid; in October he refused to meet with the Dalai Lama; in September he refused five requests from Gordon Brown for a one-on-one meeting but found time to fly to Copenhagen to promote Chicago's Olympic bid; and this month he sent Hillary Clinton to attend the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, then topped it all with an obsequious bow to the emperor of Japan.
Obama cannot even blame the Japan bow on proper protocol. It was anything but proper. It was so inappropriate that it even offended the Japanese.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Harry Reid Wants to Vote on a Phantom Bill (Dem Dirty Tricks Edition)
Harry Reid Wants to Vote on a Phantom Bill
"What Reid wants is for the Senate to vote to proceed on a bill that has not been seen, not read, not studied by the very Senators from whom he wants to force a vote.
If this bill is so important, why isn’t it imperative that our Senators actually get to see the thing they are expected to vote on?
And that isn’t the worst of the unconscionable dirty tricks that Reid is playing with this “important” legislation. He’s also planning on a bait and switch tactic once he gets his vote to proceed.
News is that Reid wants to use a Senate procedure where a bill can be swapped out with another on the floor.
He wants to bring an unassociated bill to the floor and once it gets there he wants to swap that bill out with the healthcare bill. In other words, he wants to bring a fake bill to the floor and pull a bait-and-switch act to suddenly plop before the Senate the heretofore unseen healthcare bill.
Then he wants to force a quick vote."
"What Reid wants is for the Senate to vote to proceed on a bill that has not been seen, not read, not studied by the very Senators from whom he wants to force a vote.
If this bill is so important, why isn’t it imperative that our Senators actually get to see the thing they are expected to vote on?
And that isn’t the worst of the unconscionable dirty tricks that Reid is playing with this “important” legislation. He’s also planning on a bait and switch tactic once he gets his vote to proceed.
News is that Reid wants to use a Senate procedure where a bill can be swapped out with another on the floor.
He wants to bring an unassociated bill to the floor and once it gets there he wants to swap that bill out with the healthcare bill. In other words, he wants to bring a fake bill to the floor and pull a bait-and-switch act to suddenly plop before the Senate the heretofore unseen healthcare bill.
Then he wants to force a quick vote."
Poor women 'bear climate burden'
Poor women 'bear climate burden'
"Women in developing countries will be the most vulnerable to climate change, a report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned.
The agency said there was a disproportionate burden on those women and called for greater equality.
They do most of the agricultural work, and are therefore affected by weather-related natural disasters impacting on food, energy and water, it said.
Slower population growth would help cut greenhouse gas emissions, it added."
These are the enemies our government has funded to destroy our way of life.
Do not ignore their power!
"Women in developing countries will be the most vulnerable to climate change, a report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned.
The agency said there was a disproportionate burden on those women and called for greater equality.
They do most of the agricultural work, and are therefore affected by weather-related natural disasters impacting on food, energy and water, it said.
Slower population growth would help cut greenhouse gas emissions, it added."
These are the enemies our government has funded to destroy our way of life.
Do not ignore their power!
Finally, A Congressman With a Solution: Stop Complaining So Much
Finally, A Congressman With a Solution: Stop Complaining So Much
"Muchby Capitol Confidential
Sure, the economy sucks. Unemployment is at least 10.2% and, yes, if you include part-time workers who would rather have full-time jobs it may be over 17%. The government is showering our cash on Wall Street and burning through piles of our children and grandchildren’s money “saving” phantom jobs in Congressional Districts that don’t exist.
Oh yeah, and Congress is planning for a government take-over of our health care system, legislating higher energy prices and raising taxes. Sheesh, no wonder we’re feeling blue.
Well, not to worry, three-term Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) has found a solution: Stop Complaining So Much. Rep. Cleaver is currently circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter, seeking co-sponsors for House Concurrent Resolution 155, designating the day before Thanksgiving as the official “Complaint Free Wednesday.”
You see, as the Congressman explains:
From time to time, we all experience anxiety, frustration, stress, and regret. And often, we respond to these feelings with a criticism or a complaint. Regrettably, complaining keeps people stuck on current problems, inhibiting them from thinking constructively to find solutions. Research has also shown that complaining can be harmful to one’s emotional and physical health; relationships; and can limit professional career success."
These our our "leaders".... as long as we continue to elect and support them....
"Muchby Capitol Confidential
Sure, the economy sucks. Unemployment is at least 10.2% and, yes, if you include part-time workers who would rather have full-time jobs it may be over 17%. The government is showering our cash on Wall Street and burning through piles of our children and grandchildren’s money “saving” phantom jobs in Congressional Districts that don’t exist.
Oh yeah, and Congress is planning for a government take-over of our health care system, legislating higher energy prices and raising taxes. Sheesh, no wonder we’re feeling blue.
Well, not to worry, three-term Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) has found a solution: Stop Complaining So Much. Rep. Cleaver is currently circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter, seeking co-sponsors for House Concurrent Resolution 155, designating the day before Thanksgiving as the official “Complaint Free Wednesday.”
You see, as the Congressman explains:
From time to time, we all experience anxiety, frustration, stress, and regret. And often, we respond to these feelings with a criticism or a complaint. Regrettably, complaining keeps people stuck on current problems, inhibiting them from thinking constructively to find solutions. Research has also shown that complaining can be harmful to one’s emotional and physical health; relationships; and can limit professional career success."
These our our "leaders".... as long as we continue to elect and support them....
Obama choice for Treasury post, fifth nominee to run into tax problems
Obama choice for Treasury post, fifth nominee to run into tax problems
"President Barack Obama's choice for a top job in the Treasury Department did not disclose all of her late tax payments until she was repeatedly prodded by Senate investigators, a congressional report issued Wednesday said.
Obama's nominee for undersecretary of the Treasury for international affairs, Lael Brainard, is the fifth presidential nominee to reveal tax issues during the congressional vetting process"
Well, crooks kinda only know crooks....right?
"President Barack Obama's choice for a top job in the Treasury Department did not disclose all of her late tax payments until she was repeatedly prodded by Senate investigators, a congressional report issued Wednesday said.
Obama's nominee for undersecretary of the Treasury for international affairs, Lael Brainard, is the fifth presidential nominee to reveal tax issues during the congressional vetting process"
Well, crooks kinda only know crooks....right?
Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man'
Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man'
"The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Wednesday night criticized Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.) for voting against the Democrats’ signature healthcare bill.
“We even have blacks voting against the healthcare bill,” Jackson said at a reception Wednesday night.
“You can’t vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man.”"
So Jesse is sayin' it ain't about the content of your character......
"The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Wednesday night criticized Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.) for voting against the Democrats’ signature healthcare bill.
“We even have blacks voting against the healthcare bill,” Jackson said at a reception Wednesday night.
“You can’t vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man.”"
So Jesse is sayin' it ain't about the content of your character......
Obama Promotes Louis Butler Despite WI Voters Rejecting Him
Obama Promotes Louis Butler Despite WI Voters Rejecting Him
"As consolation prizes go, Louis Butler can't complain.
After being twice rejected by Wisconsin voters for a place on the state Supreme Court, the former judge has instead been nominated by President Obama to a lifetime seat on the federal district court.
If he is confirmed, Wisconsin voters will have years to contend with the decisions of a judge they made clear they would rather live without."
"As consolation prizes go, Louis Butler can't complain.
After being twice rejected by Wisconsin voters for a place on the state Supreme Court, the former judge has instead been nominated by President Obama to a lifetime seat on the federal district court.
If he is confirmed, Wisconsin voters will have years to contend with the decisions of a judge they made clear they would rather live without."
IN RESPONSE TO THE EARLIER POST ON FEMALE VIAGRA
IN RESPONSE TO THE EARLIER POST ON FEMALE VIAGRA
......several readers noted this passage on the drug and Britain’s NHS:
It is not known yet how much it will cost, but is unlikely to be widely prescribed by a health service struggling to find cash to fund treatment of life-threatening illnesses.
Okay, not death panels, but . . . “booty panels?”"
......several readers noted this passage on the drug and Britain’s NHS:
It is not known yet how much it will cost, but is unlikely to be widely prescribed by a health service struggling to find cash to fund treatment of life-threatening illnesses.
Okay, not death panels, but . . . “booty panels?”"
Ford Airport officials say they can pay off $117 million parking ramp opening Wednesday despite drop in passenger traffic
Ford Airport officials say they can pay off $117 million parking ramp opening Wednesday despite drop in passenger traffic
"The new $130 million parking ramp at Gerald R. Ford International Airport opening Wednesday is no doubt an impressive looking structure that will provide welcome protection from the elements to visitors.
But as drivers begin pulling into the four-story, garage that features a wave-like glass and steel canopy, some may wonder how airport leaders plan to pay off the project's debt amid a struggling economy and a yearlong drop in passenger traffic"
Let's see the real figures next year.
"The new $130 million parking ramp at Gerald R. Ford International Airport opening Wednesday is no doubt an impressive looking structure that will provide welcome protection from the elements to visitors.
But as drivers begin pulling into the four-story, garage that features a wave-like glass and steel canopy, some may wonder how airport leaders plan to pay off the project's debt amid a struggling economy and a yearlong drop in passenger traffic"
Let's see the real figures next year.
Calif. requires TVs to be more energy efficient
Calif. requires TVs to be more energy efficient
"Power-hungry TVs will be banned from store shelves in California after state regulators adopted a first-in-the nation mandate to lower electricity demand."
Great move...after all, there's nothing else going on in California.
Right?
"Power-hungry TVs will be banned from store shelves in California after state regulators adopted a first-in-the nation mandate to lower electricity demand."
Great move...after all, there's nothing else going on in California.
Right?
Worse Than Taxes: The Spending
Worse Than Taxes: The Spending
"Last week on 'The O'Reilly Factor', we talked about California's and New York's enormous budget deficits and planned tax increases. Those states would have big surpluses had they just grown their governments in pace with inflation.
But of course they didn't.
Now the politicians act like their current deficits are something imposed on them by the recession.
But that's nonsense.
They created the problem with their reckless spending.
Let's look at the particulars.
Had the government of New York state grown at the rate of population and inflation over the past 10 years, it would have a $14 billion surplus today.
Instead, spending grew at twice the rate of inflation. So New York has a $3 billion deficit."
"Last week on 'The O'Reilly Factor', we talked about California's and New York's enormous budget deficits and planned tax increases. Those states would have big surpluses had they just grown their governments in pace with inflation.
But of course they didn't.
Now the politicians act like their current deficits are something imposed on them by the recession.
But that's nonsense.
They created the problem with their reckless spending.
Let's look at the particulars.
Had the government of New York state grown at the rate of population and inflation over the past 10 years, it would have a $14 billion surplus today.
Instead, spending grew at twice the rate of inflation. So New York has a $3 billion deficit."
Stimulus Fraud
Stimulus Fraud
"Not only have 640,000 new jobs not been created from the stimulus — an absurd claim, given the economy's loss of nearly 4 million payroll positions this year — but it now seems that even the jobs themselves are fictional.
Thanks to the digging of a number of data sleuths, it turns out that many of the jobs reported by states come from made-up congressional districts.
This would be funny if it weren't a criminal waste of public funds.
And yet, G. Edward DeSeve, who runs the government's economic recovery program, says the errors are 'relatively few' and 'don't change the fundamental conclusions one can draw from the data.'
Excuse us?
The 'relatively few' errors are in fact thousands in number.
But that's the pernicious place we find ourselves today — a public official defending shoddy accounting that looks an awful lot like fraud to the tune of billions of dollars."
"Not only have 640,000 new jobs not been created from the stimulus — an absurd claim, given the economy's loss of nearly 4 million payroll positions this year — but it now seems that even the jobs themselves are fictional.
Thanks to the digging of a number of data sleuths, it turns out that many of the jobs reported by states come from made-up congressional districts.
This would be funny if it weren't a criminal waste of public funds.
And yet, G. Edward DeSeve, who runs the government's economic recovery program, says the errors are 'relatively few' and 'don't change the fundamental conclusions one can draw from the data.'
Excuse us?
The 'relatively few' errors are in fact thousands in number.
But that's the pernicious place we find ourselves today — a public official defending shoddy accounting that looks an awful lot like fraud to the tune of billions of dollars."
State law requires breast exam coverage
State law requires breast exam coverage
There's a law that REQUIRES breast exams?
I thought it was....ya know....kinda.....gonna happen anyway.....
There's a law that REQUIRES breast exams?
I thought it was....ya know....kinda.....gonna happen anyway.....
Babe Theory of Revolution and 2010
Babe Theory of Revolution and 2010
From WILLisms, we have this passage from P.J. O’Rourke from “A Parliament Of Whores”:
“Best of all, there were hardly any beautiful women at the [Housing Now!] rally.
I saw a journalist friend of mine in the Mall, and he and I purused this line of inquiry as assiduously as our happy private lives allow.
Practically every female at the march was a bowser.
“We’re not being sexist here,” my friend insisted.
“It’s not that looks matter per se.
It’s just that beautiful women are always on the cutting edge of social trends.
Remember how many beautiful women were in the anti-war movement twenty years ago?
In the yoga classes fifteen years ago?
At the discos ten years ago?
On Wall Street five years ago?
Where the beautiful women are is where the country is headed,” said my friend.
“And this,” he looked around him, “isn’t it.”
So let us review.
The French Revolution:"
From WILLisms, we have this passage from P.J. O’Rourke from “A Parliament Of Whores”:
“Best of all, there were hardly any beautiful women at the [Housing Now!] rally.
I saw a journalist friend of mine in the Mall, and he and I purused this line of inquiry as assiduously as our happy private lives allow.
Practically every female at the march was a bowser.
“We’re not being sexist here,” my friend insisted.
“It’s not that looks matter per se.
It’s just that beautiful women are always on the cutting edge of social trends.
Remember how many beautiful women were in the anti-war movement twenty years ago?
In the yoga classes fifteen years ago?
At the discos ten years ago?
On Wall Street five years ago?
Where the beautiful women are is where the country is headed,” said my friend.
“And this,” he looked around him, “isn’t it.”
So let us review.
The French Revolution:"
Woman in Wal-Mart incident faces new charge | Muskegon News
Woman in Wal-Mart incident faces new charge
A 35-year-old Muskegon woman accused of stealing goods from a local Wal-Mart store and then head-butting and urinating on a security guard now faces a third criminal charge — unlawful imprisonment.
Marilyn Cole’s preliminary examination has been rescheduled for Dec. 1, pending review of charges including one count each of unarmed robbery, interfering with a crime report and unlawful imprisonment.
Cole’s alleged accomplice, Rashieka Stewart, 23, of Muskegon, faces one charge of unarmed robbery. Stewart on Tuesday waived her preliminary examination and a judge set her bond at $15,000 cash or surety.
According to Roosevelt Park Police Chief Bill Regan, the women attempted to steal merchandise, including make-up and curtains, from the Henry Street Wal-Mart on Halloween night.
Regan said the women broke away from a security guard who attempted to detain them at the front door. The security guard ran after the women and attempted to block Cole from getting into the passenger’s seat of the car in which she and Stewart were preparing to flee.
Regan said Cole “head-butted” the security guard, who fell backwards into the vehicle.
The chief said Cole then sat on the man.
“He grabbed his phone and called 911, but she fought for the phone and then urinated on him,” Regan said."
Wow... there's a whole lot of goin' on goin' on here in Norton Shores.....make-up, curtains, pee, butt-on-the-head, butt-on-the-guard, pee, surety......
A 35-year-old Muskegon woman accused of stealing goods from a local Wal-Mart store and then head-butting and urinating on a security guard now faces a third criminal charge — unlawful imprisonment.
Marilyn Cole’s preliminary examination has been rescheduled for Dec. 1, pending review of charges including one count each of unarmed robbery, interfering with a crime report and unlawful imprisonment.
Cole’s alleged accomplice, Rashieka Stewart, 23, of Muskegon, faces one charge of unarmed robbery. Stewart on Tuesday waived her preliminary examination and a judge set her bond at $15,000 cash or surety.
According to Roosevelt Park Police Chief Bill Regan, the women attempted to steal merchandise, including make-up and curtains, from the Henry Street Wal-Mart on Halloween night.
Regan said the women broke away from a security guard who attempted to detain them at the front door. The security guard ran after the women and attempted to block Cole from getting into the passenger’s seat of the car in which she and Stewart were preparing to flee.
Regan said Cole “head-butted” the security guard, who fell backwards into the vehicle.
The chief said Cole then sat on the man.
“He grabbed his phone and called 911, but she fought for the phone and then urinated on him,” Regan said."
Wow... there's a whole lot of goin' on goin' on here in Norton Shores.....make-up, curtains, pee, butt-on-the-head, butt-on-the-guard, pee, surety......
Hey, who’s up for six minutes of “teabagger” jokes on MSNBC?
VIDEO: Hey, who’s up for six minutes of “teabagger” jokes on MSNBC?
No, just kidding.
There’s only two minutes or so of actual jokes.
The other four-plus minutes are devoted to Olby taking credit for mainstreaming a sexual euphemism to degrade his political opponents.
Good work; it’s important to have goals, especially when you’re the Edward R. Murrow of your generation.”"
No, just kidding.
There’s only two minutes or so of actual jokes.
The other four-plus minutes are devoted to Olby taking credit for mainstreaming a sexual euphemism to degrade his political opponents.
Good work; it’s important to have goals, especially when you’re the Edward R. Murrow of your generation.”"
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
AP source: NYC papers' circulation offices raided
AP source: NYC papers' circulation offices raided: "Investigators in New York City raided circulation offices at some of the nation's largest newspapers Tuesday as part of a union corruption probe, a law enforcement official said.
Police officers working with the Manhattan district attorney's office searched circulation offices of The New York Times in Queens, the New York Post and the Daily News in Manhattan, and El Diario in Brooklyn, the official said, speaking to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators were seeking paperwork related to the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union, which packages and delivers newspapers across the region. Calls to the union's headquarters were not answered Tuesday."
Police officers working with the Manhattan district attorney's office searched circulation offices of The New York Times in Queens, the New York Post and the Daily News in Manhattan, and El Diario in Brooklyn, the official said, speaking to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators were seeking paperwork related to the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union, which packages and delivers newspapers across the region. Calls to the union's headquarters were not answered Tuesday."
Doctor Shot Outside Grocery Store - Houston News Story - KPRC Houston
Doctor Shot Outside Grocery Store
"Houston police said Anthony J. Bell, 40, shot Dr. Stephanie Wuest, 28, in the parking lot of a Kroger store on Old Spanish Trail and Cambridge Street at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday."
This is Jim and Lois' daughter in law.
She's gonn be OK hopefully.
"Houston police said Anthony J. Bell, 40, shot Dr. Stephanie Wuest, 28, in the parking lot of a Kroger store on Old Spanish Trail and Cambridge Street at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday."
This is Jim and Lois' daughter in law.
She's gonn be OK hopefully.
Police Push On With Probe Of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott's Death
Police Push On With Probe Of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott's Death
"Police usually close a death investigation when the Medical Examiner's office comes down with a suicide ruling, but in the case of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott, that is not happening."
Bummer dude, you live ...lived.. in ObamaLand.......
"Police usually close a death investigation when the Medical Examiner's office comes down with a suicide ruling, but in the case of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott, that is not happening."
Bummer dude, you live ...lived.. in ObamaLand.......
Hunger a growing problem in America, USDA reports
Hunger a growing problem in America, USDA reports
"In the survey used to measure food shortages, people were considered to have food insecurity if they answered 'yes' to several of a series of questions.
Among the questions were whether, in the past year, their food sometimes ran out before they had money to buy more, whether they could not afford to eat nutritionally balanced meals, and whether adults in the family sometimes cut the size of their meals -- or skipped them -- because they lacked money for food.
The report defined the degree of their food insecurity by the number of the questions to which they answered yes."
Good golly, is this nation nuts!
The USDA, a government department, uses the junkyist of junk surveys to "prove" a non-problem and every media in the world picks it up and touts the disaster that is "starving America".
Gimme a break!
"In the survey used to measure food shortages, people were considered to have food insecurity if they answered 'yes' to several of a series of questions.
Among the questions were whether, in the past year, their food sometimes ran out before they had money to buy more, whether they could not afford to eat nutritionally balanced meals, and whether adults in the family sometimes cut the size of their meals -- or skipped them -- because they lacked money for food.
The report defined the degree of their food insecurity by the number of the questions to which they answered yes."
Good golly, is this nation nuts!
The USDA, a government department, uses the junkyist of junk surveys to "prove" a non-problem and every media in the world picks it up and touts the disaster that is "starving America".
Gimme a break!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Wood making comeback as power source
Wood making comeback as power source
"One of the world's oldest energy sources is making a comeback.
Across the USA, power plants are turning to wood to make electricity. The move is spurred by state mandates to encourage renewable power and by bills moving through Congress that require more renewable electricity nationwide."
Atlanta Lou:
"Our nation has lost its mind -- on matters technical and financial."
The reporter's ignorance or ....what else could explain this idiotic article, is stunning.
"One of the world's oldest energy sources is making a comeback.
Across the USA, power plants are turning to wood to make electricity. The move is spurred by state mandates to encourage renewable power and by bills moving through Congress that require more renewable electricity nationwide."
Atlanta Lou:
"Our nation has lost its mind -- on matters technical and financial."
The reporter's ignorance or ....what else could explain this idiotic article, is stunning.
U.S. troop funds diverted to pet projects
U.S. troop funds diverted to pet projects
"Senators diverted $2.6 billion in funds in a defense spending bill to pet projects largely at the expense of accounts that pay for fuel, ammunition and training for U.S. troops, including those fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to an analysis.
Among the 778 such projects, known as earmarks, packed into the bill: $25 million for a new World War II museum at the University of New Orleans and $20 million to launch an educational institute named after the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, Massachusetts Democrat.
While earmarks are hardly new in Washington, 'in 30 years on Capitol Hill, I never saw Congress mangle the defense budget as badly as this year,' said Winslow Wheeler, a former Senate staffer who worked on defense funding and oversight for both Republicans and Democrats. He is now a senior fellow at the Center for Defense Information, an independent research organization."
My friend Atlanta Lou comments:
"Years ago, during the Cold War, I remember reading a piece written by a Russian, who claimed that he loved his country but hated his government.
At the time, I did not understand his attitude.
I do now."
"Senators diverted $2.6 billion in funds in a defense spending bill to pet projects largely at the expense of accounts that pay for fuel, ammunition and training for U.S. troops, including those fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to an analysis.
Among the 778 such projects, known as earmarks, packed into the bill: $25 million for a new World War II museum at the University of New Orleans and $20 million to launch an educational institute named after the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, Massachusetts Democrat.
While earmarks are hardly new in Washington, 'in 30 years on Capitol Hill, I never saw Congress mangle the defense budget as badly as this year,' said Winslow Wheeler, a former Senate staffer who worked on defense funding and oversight for both Republicans and Democrats. He is now a senior fellow at the Center for Defense Information, an independent research organization."
My friend Atlanta Lou comments:
"Years ago, during the Cold War, I remember reading a piece written by a Russian, who claimed that he loved his country but hated his government.
At the time, I did not understand his attitude.
I do now."
The Unravelling of the Real 3D Mandelbrot Fractal
The Unravelling of the Real 3D Mandelbrot Fractal
"The original Mandelbrot is an amazing object that has captured the public's imagination for 30 years with its cascading patterns and hypnotically colourful detail.
It's known as a 'fractal' - a type of shape that yields (sometimes elaborate) detail forever, no matter how far you 'zoom' into it (think of the trunk of a tree sprouting branches, which in turn split off into smaller branches, which themselves yield twigs etc.).
It's found by following a relatively simple math formula.
"The original Mandelbrot is an amazing object that has captured the public's imagination for 30 years with its cascading patterns and hypnotically colourful detail.
It's known as a 'fractal' - a type of shape that yields (sometimes elaborate) detail forever, no matter how far you 'zoom' into it (think of the trunk of a tree sprouting branches, which in turn split off into smaller branches, which themselves yield twigs etc.).
It's found by following a relatively simple math formula.
But in the end, it's still only 2D and flat - there's no depth, shadows, perspective, or light sourcing.
What we have featured in this article is a potential 3D version of the same fractal.
For the impatient, you can skip to the nice pics, but the below makes an interesting read (with a little math as well for the curious)."
Hoffman 'unconcedes' in N.Y.-23 House race
Hoffman 'unconcedes' in N.Y.-23 House race
"Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has 'unconceded' in New York's special House election after reports that the vote margin between him and Rep. Bill Owens (D) has narrowed."
Hmmm....
"Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has 'unconceded' in New York's special House election after reports that the vote margin between him and Rep. Bill Owens (D) has narrowed."
Hmmm....
Barney Frank floats loan plan for unemployed homeowners
Frank floats loan plan for unemployed homeowners:
"Rep. Barney Frank said Monday he is pushing a proposal to use some of the interest the government collects from the financial industry bailout to give loans to unemployed homeowners struggling to pay the mortgage."
"Rep. Barney Frank said Monday he is pushing a proposal to use some of the interest the government collects from the financial industry bailout to give loans to unemployed homeowners struggling to pay the mortgage."
What a great country.....but didn't we just do this a few years ago?
And didn't it NOT work?
Barney Butt strikes again!
Timothy P. White: Where Are the Doctors to Implement ObamaCare? - WSJ.com
Timothy P. White: Where Are the Doctors to Implement ObamaCare?
"A comprehensive strategy for growing the physician workforce – as well as other allied health professionals such as nurses and physicians' assistants – should be developed and supported with a federal investment at the same time health insurance is expanded to cover millions of additional people.
Without this, gaining access to prompt medical care for all patients will become even more difficult. There will be longer wait times for appointments, less face time with a physician and, in all likelihood, delayed diagnoses leading to more expensive treatment and increased risk of complications. One need only look at the experience of Massachusetts, where the adoption of universal health coverage has intensified the physician shortage."
"A comprehensive strategy for growing the physician workforce – as well as other allied health professionals such as nurses and physicians' assistants – should be developed and supported with a federal investment at the same time health insurance is expanded to cover millions of additional people.
Without this, gaining access to prompt medical care for all patients will become even more difficult. There will be longer wait times for appointments, less face time with a physician and, in all likelihood, delayed diagnoses leading to more expensive treatment and increased risk of complications. One need only look at the experience of Massachusetts, where the adoption of universal health coverage has intensified the physician shortage."
Navy Tests 32-Megajoule Railgun
Navy Tests 32-Megajoule Railgun
"The Navy’s eventual goal is a ship-mounted railgun that can fire a projectile more than 200 miles at speeds of more than 8,000 feet per second.
Context: The Navy’s current MK 45 five-inch gun has a range of just 20 miles.
The Navy hopes to have a prototype ready sometime between 2016 and 2018."
"The Navy’s eventual goal is a ship-mounted railgun that can fire a projectile more than 200 miles at speeds of more than 8,000 feet per second.
Context: The Navy’s current MK 45 five-inch gun has a range of just 20 miles.
The Navy hopes to have a prototype ready sometime between 2016 and 2018."
This is interesting!
Read about this "rail" gun.
Very nifty for us to have it and not the bad guys..... don't tell BarryO......
Investors.com - The Most Sinister Of Motives
Investors.com - The Most Sinister Of Motives: "The Most Sinister Of Motives
Posted 11/13/2009 07:54 PM ET
Geopolitics: Why would China give uranium to Pakistan? Why would Russia help Iran build an A-bomb? Regional balance of power plays a role, but a nuclear 9/11 could restore Moscow and Beijing as superpowers.
Think of the destabilizing effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The country's fastest form of transportation was paralyzed as we picked up the pieces. Financial markets had to be closed, and when they reopened, private industry was dealt an immediate body blow.
Recession was a foregone conclusion. Business decisions had to be reconsidered, massive investments re-evaluated, new hirings postponed and layoffs expanded. Many firms folded.
Meanwhile, a nervous public wondered if the Golden Age of American dominance and prosperity was over. Was this the first of a series of attacks? Were we now so vulnerable within our own homeland that terrorism would become routine, part of the new fabric of the lives of those residing in free countries?
All of that came from the destruction of three buildings (the Twin Towers and 7 World Trade Center) and the severe damage to a fourth (the Pentagon). Several thousand died.
A nuclear version of the 9/11 attacks would destroy dozens of buildings, kill hundreds of thousands, and poison maybe millions with radiation. The Ground Zero of such an attack would not be a meeting place for prayer and remembrance, the site of a memorial monument, or a place where a new tower would rise to the skies.
The entire region would, instead, be uninhabitable, bathed in deadly cancer-causing emissions.
Would the U.S. be able to bounce back from such a catastrophe, as we did after 9/11, simply by mobilizing our forces against terrorist havens?
Perhaps. But maybe not."
Posted 11/13/2009 07:54 PM ET
Geopolitics: Why would China give uranium to Pakistan? Why would Russia help Iran build an A-bomb? Regional balance of power plays a role, but a nuclear 9/11 could restore Moscow and Beijing as superpowers.
Think of the destabilizing effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The country's fastest form of transportation was paralyzed as we picked up the pieces. Financial markets had to be closed, and when they reopened, private industry was dealt an immediate body blow.
Recession was a foregone conclusion. Business decisions had to be reconsidered, massive investments re-evaluated, new hirings postponed and layoffs expanded. Many firms folded.
Meanwhile, a nervous public wondered if the Golden Age of American dominance and prosperity was over. Was this the first of a series of attacks? Were we now so vulnerable within our own homeland that terrorism would become routine, part of the new fabric of the lives of those residing in free countries?
All of that came from the destruction of three buildings (the Twin Towers and 7 World Trade Center) and the severe damage to a fourth (the Pentagon). Several thousand died.
A nuclear version of the 9/11 attacks would destroy dozens of buildings, kill hundreds of thousands, and poison maybe millions with radiation. The Ground Zero of such an attack would not be a meeting place for prayer and remembrance, the site of a memorial monument, or a place where a new tower would rise to the skies.
The entire region would, instead, be uninhabitable, bathed in deadly cancer-causing emissions.
Would the U.S. be able to bounce back from such a catastrophe, as we did after 9/11, simply by mobilizing our forces against terrorist havens?
Perhaps. But maybe not."
Editorial: Share the pain
Editorial: Share the pain
"Isn’t there any other way?
The best way to save jobs is not the tax hike ideas floated by Mayor George Heartwell and a local police union leader.
At least not yet.
Before putting that option to a skeptical public, city employees should look at sharing the pain.
Everyone, from the rank and file to those at the top, should consider modest, reasonable pay cuts to save many jobs, especially police and firefighters.
This suggestion is not made lightly or without regard to personal sacrifice.
If the state’s economy were roaring and pay rising, this wouldn’t be on the table.
But a much different — and more difficult — reality of life in Michigan now is that private-sector salaries are trending down.
Many residents have had significant pay cuts.
Many others are out of work.
In dire times, it is reasonable that these same taxpayers seek pay adjustments among government workers in the name of saving jobs. Before deep layoffs occur. And before a tax hike is pursued.
Salary cuts can bring the savings needed to save jobs."
Amazing that this is from Paul Keep's GR Press.
"Isn’t there any other way?
The best way to save jobs is not the tax hike ideas floated by Mayor George Heartwell and a local police union leader.
At least not yet.
Before putting that option to a skeptical public, city employees should look at sharing the pain.
Everyone, from the rank and file to those at the top, should consider modest, reasonable pay cuts to save many jobs, especially police and firefighters.
This suggestion is not made lightly or without regard to personal sacrifice.
If the state’s economy were roaring and pay rising, this wouldn’t be on the table.
But a much different — and more difficult — reality of life in Michigan now is that private-sector salaries are trending down.
Many residents have had significant pay cuts.
Many others are out of work.
In dire times, it is reasonable that these same taxpayers seek pay adjustments among government workers in the name of saving jobs. Before deep layoffs occur. And before a tax hike is pursued.
Salary cuts can bring the savings needed to save jobs."
Amazing that this is from Paul Keep's GR Press.
Health insurance customers face big premium increases
Health insurance customers face big premium increases
"With open enrollment season in full swing, seniors and privately insured workers should expect to shell out more next year for their health coverage, as many employers face double-digit increases in their insurance costs.
To offset this rising expense, some employers will pass all or part of the cost increases onto workers through larger paycheck deductions. For some workers, that could mean as much as a 50 percent increase in their monthly payroll deductions for health care, insurance experts say."
"With open enrollment season in full swing, seniors and privately insured workers should expect to shell out more next year for their health coverage, as many employers face double-digit increases in their insurance costs.
To offset this rising expense, some employers will pass all or part of the cost increases onto workers through larger paycheck deductions. For some workers, that could mean as much as a 50 percent increase in their monthly payroll deductions for health care, insurance experts say."
10 Strangest Obituaries
10 Strangest Obituaries
"Jim Adams, didn't die the way he wanted: which was to be run over by a beer truck on the way to the liquor store to buy booze for a date… (Link)"
"Jim Adams, didn't die the way he wanted: which was to be run over by a beer truck on the way to the liquor store to buy booze for a date… (Link)"
Billions for state, but where are jobs? deux
Billions for state, but where are jobs?
"The analysis also found:
• Three of every four stimulus grants, contracts and loans approved in Michigan created or retained one job or less.
• Fewer than 700 awards had received some money, and nearly half of those -- 327 -- had created one job or less, at a cost per job of $2.7 million.
• Some job estimates were wrong: General Motors Co., for instance, reported 105 jobs saved or created for a government purchase of 5,000 vehicles but later said no jobs were saved or created.
The City of Detroit reported 342 jobs it now says were projections -- not jobs already created or retained.
Peter Morici, a University of Maryland economist, said the results suggest the stimulus won't deliver promised results.'
All those claims,' he said, 'are ridiculous.'"
"The analysis also found:
• Three of every four stimulus grants, contracts and loans approved in Michigan created or retained one job or less.
• Fewer than 700 awards had received some money, and nearly half of those -- 327 -- had created one job or less, at a cost per job of $2.7 million.
• Some job estimates were wrong: General Motors Co., for instance, reported 105 jobs saved or created for a government purchase of 5,000 vehicles but later said no jobs were saved or created.
The City of Detroit reported 342 jobs it now says were projections -- not jobs already created or retained.
Peter Morici, a University of Maryland economist, said the results suggest the stimulus won't deliver promised results.'
All those claims,' he said, 'are ridiculous.'"
Billions for state, but where are jobs?
Billions for state, but where are jobs?
"Seven months into the massive federal stimulus program, the vast majority of government grants, contracts and loans in Michigan so far have created or retained virtually no jobs, a Free Press analysis shows"
"Seven months into the massive federal stimulus program, the vast majority of government grants, contracts and loans in Michigan so far have created or retained virtually no jobs, a Free Press analysis shows"
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Pittsburgh eyes students' wallets
Pittsburgh eyes students' wallets
"Pittsburgh wants to tax one of its most abundant resources: students.
The city is home to seven colleges and universities, and though their real estate is tax-exempt, their tuition isn't, says Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who plans to impose a 1% tax on tuition as part of his budget for 2010."
..... "they're not paying a dime for any city services they might receive," Ravenstahl says.....
"He calls it a fair share tax....
If Pittsburgh succeeds in becoming the first city to tax its students, other cities will follow, says Terry Hartle of the American Council on Education, a lobbying group for universities. "It's a new and untapped potential source of revenue," he says.
This just might bring the college crowd into the tea party mode.
"Pittsburgh wants to tax one of its most abundant resources: students.
The city is home to seven colleges and universities, and though their real estate is tax-exempt, their tuition isn't, says Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who plans to impose a 1% tax on tuition as part of his budget for 2010."
..... "they're not paying a dime for any city services they might receive," Ravenstahl says.....
"He calls it a fair share tax....
If Pittsburgh succeeds in becoming the first city to tax its students, other cities will follow, says Terry Hartle of the American Council on Education, a lobbying group for universities. "It's a new and untapped potential source of revenue," he says.
This just might bring the college crowd into the tea party mode.
Feds ignored Medicare scam warnings for years
Feds ignored Medicare scam warnings for years
"For three years, the federal agency in charge of preventing Medicare fraud repeatedly ignored internal watchdog warnings about swindlers stealing millions of dollars by scamming several programs, documents show.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services received roughly 30 warnings from inspectors over three years - mostly under the Bush administration"
"For three years, the federal agency in charge of preventing Medicare fraud repeatedly ignored internal watchdog warnings about swindlers stealing millions of dollars by scamming several programs, documents show.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services received roughly 30 warnings from inspectors over three years - mostly under the Bush administration"
Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims
Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims
"The government paid more than $47 billion in questionable Medicare claims including medical treatment showing little relation to a patient's condition, wasting taxpayer dollars at a rate nearly three times the previous year."
"The government paid more than $47 billion in questionable Medicare claims including medical treatment showing little relation to a patient's condition, wasting taxpayer dollars at a rate nearly three times the previous year."
USGS Release: 3 to 4.3 Billion Barrels of Technically Recoverable Oil Assessed in North Dakota and Montana’s Bakken Formation—25 Times More Than 1995 Estimate— (4/10/2008 2:25:36 PM)
USGS Release: 3 to 4.3 Billion Barrels of Technically Recoverable Oil Assessed in North Dakota and Montana’s Bakken Formation—25 Times More Than 1995 Estimate
North Dakota and Montana have an estimated 3.0 to 4.3 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil in an area known as the Bakken Formation.A U.S. Geological Survey assessment, released April 10, shows a 25-fold increase in the amount of oil that can be recovered compared to the agency's 1995 estimate of 151 million barrels of oil."
But the Obama administration has declared fossil fuels, and nuclear, off limits.
So this is a big "never mind".
Is that OK with you?!!!!!!
North Dakota and Montana have an estimated 3.0 to 4.3 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil in an area known as the Bakken Formation.A U.S. Geological Survey assessment, released April 10, shows a 25-fold increase in the amount of oil that can be recovered compared to the agency's 1995 estimate of 151 million barrels of oil."
But the Obama administration has declared fossil fuels, and nuclear, off limits.
So this is a big "never mind".
Is that OK with you?!!!!!!
Judge Napolitano: Is Government-Run Health Care Constitutional?
Judge Napolitano: Is Government-Run Health Care Constitutional?
"Nope. I've laid out Article 1, Section 8 along with the 10th amendment many times on this blog.
Here is Napolitano discussing exactly those:"
click to see the video
"Nope. I've laid out Article 1, Section 8 along with the 10th amendment many times on this blog.
Here is Napolitano discussing exactly those:"
click to see the video
All your auto shows are belong to us
All your auto shows are belong to us: Federal officials clamor for passes to auto show
"Federal officals are now pawing to get tickets to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit."
"Federal officals are now pawing to get tickets to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit."
oregon sandcastles competition
What stops mass murderers? A gun
What stops mass murderers? A gun
"On Nov. 6, America found reason to honor another brave civilian police officer, as Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a U.S. army psychiatrist about to be deployed to Afghanistan, reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar!' and opened fire at a soldier readiness facility in Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 people and wounding 28.
.......Hasan reportedly had fired more than 100 rounds, requiring him to change handgun magazines several times -- Sgt. Todd said Hasan was reloading again when he shot the suspect.
Why didn't any of the hundreds of Army personnel in the room shoot back, ending his killing spree far sooner?
Because they couldn't.
Among President Bill Clinton's first acts upon taking office in 1993 'was to disarm U.S. soldiers on military bases..
"On Nov. 6, America found reason to honor another brave civilian police officer, as Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a U.S. army psychiatrist about to be deployed to Afghanistan, reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar!' and opened fire at a soldier readiness facility in Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 people and wounding 28.
.......Hasan reportedly had fired more than 100 rounds, requiring him to change handgun magazines several times -- Sgt. Todd said Hasan was reloading again when he shot the suspect.
Why didn't any of the hundreds of Army personnel in the room shoot back, ending his killing spree far sooner?
Because they couldn't.
Among President Bill Clinton's first acts upon taking office in 1993 'was to disarm U.S. soldiers on military bases..
Obamanomics does the impossible
Obamanomics does the impossible
"The upside of a falling dollar is that it makes our exports cheaper to foreigners — so we sell more stuff — and a falling dollar makes their products more expensive, so we buy less stuff.
This helps the trade deficit, right?
Not this time.
“Instead, the nation’s trade deficit rose in September by the largest percentage in a decade as U.S. exports grew for the fifth straight month, but imports rose faster, a government report showed Friday.
That trend is likely to continue until the middle of next year, economists said,” the Associated Press reported.
Obamanomics.
It’s as if it were designed by someone who cannot figure out Turbo Tax"
"The upside of a falling dollar is that it makes our exports cheaper to foreigners — so we sell more stuff — and a falling dollar makes their products more expensive, so we buy less stuff.
This helps the trade deficit, right?
Not this time.
“Instead, the nation’s trade deficit rose in September by the largest percentage in a decade as U.S. exports grew for the fifth straight month, but imports rose faster, a government report showed Friday.
That trend is likely to continue until the middle of next year, economists said,” the Associated Press reported.
Obamanomics.
It’s as if it were designed by someone who cannot figure out Turbo Tax"
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Seth Lipsky: Our 'Constitutional Moment'
Seth Lipsky: Our 'Constitutional Moment'
"Right now, we're at a moment where we're not going to be able to turn to either the Congress or the executive branch for help on this.' He believes 'the only defense now, the only tool we have now, is the Constitution.
That's why I call it a constitutional moment, as opposed to a political moment.'"
"Right now, we're at a moment where we're not going to be able to turn to either the Congress or the executive branch for help on this.' He believes 'the only defense now, the only tool we have now, is the Constitution.
That's why I call it a constitutional moment, as opposed to a political moment.'"
Thomas Hudner and Jesse Brown
Thomas Hudner and Jesse Brown
'I think I may have been hit.
I've lost my oil pressure and I'm going to have to go in.'"
“Where do we get such men?
They leave this ship and they do their job.
Then they must find this speck lost somewhere on the sea. When they find it, they have to land on its pitching deck. Where do we get such men?"
Rear Admiral George Tarrant in “The Bridges at Toko-Ri”
Holder's Hidden Agenda
Holder's Hidden Agenda
Let's take stock of where we are at this point. KSM and his confederates wanted to plead guilty and have their martyrs' execution last December, when they were being handled by military commission.
As I said at the time, we could and should have accommodated them.
The Obama administration could still accommodate them.
After all, the president has not pulled the plug on all military commissions: Holder is going to announce at least one commission trial (for Nashiri, the Cole bomber) today.
Moreover, KSM has no defense.
He was under American indictment for terrorism for years before there ever was a 9/11, and he can't help himself but brag about the atrocities he and his fellow barbarians have carried out.
So: We are now going to have a trial that never had to happen for defendants who have no defense.
And when defendants have no defense for their own actions, there is only one thing for their lawyers to do: put the government on trial in hopes of getting the jury (and the media) spun up over government errors, abuses and incompetence.
That is what is going to happen in the trial of KSM et al.
It will be a soapbox for al-Qaeda's case against America.
Since that will be their "defense," the defendants will demand every bit of information they can get about interrogations, renditions, secret prisons, undercover operations targeting Muslims and mosques, etc., and — depending on what judge catches the case — they are likely to be given a lot of it.
The administration will be able to claim that the judge, not the administration, is responsible for the exposure of our defense secrets.
And the circus will be played out for all to see — in the middle of the war.
It will provide endless fodder for the transnational Left to press its case that actions taken in America's defense are violations of international law that must be addressed by foreign courts.
And the intelligence bounty will make our enemies more efficient at killing us.
This "president" and his anti-American comrades might be more effective in destroying our country than al-Qaeda itself.
Let's take stock of where we are at this point. KSM and his confederates wanted to plead guilty and have their martyrs' execution last December, when they were being handled by military commission.
As I said at the time, we could and should have accommodated them.
The Obama administration could still accommodate them.
After all, the president has not pulled the plug on all military commissions: Holder is going to announce at least one commission trial (for Nashiri, the Cole bomber) today.
Moreover, KSM has no defense.
He was under American indictment for terrorism for years before there ever was a 9/11, and he can't help himself but brag about the atrocities he and his fellow barbarians have carried out.
So: We are now going to have a trial that never had to happen for defendants who have no defense.
And when defendants have no defense for their own actions, there is only one thing for their lawyers to do: put the government on trial in hopes of getting the jury (and the media) spun up over government errors, abuses and incompetence.
That is what is going to happen in the trial of KSM et al.
It will be a soapbox for al-Qaeda's case against America.
Since that will be their "defense," the defendants will demand every bit of information they can get about interrogations, renditions, secret prisons, undercover operations targeting Muslims and mosques, etc., and — depending on what judge catches the case — they are likely to be given a lot of it.
The administration will be able to claim that the judge, not the administration, is responsible for the exposure of our defense secrets.
And the circus will be played out for all to see — in the middle of the war.
It will provide endless fodder for the transnational Left to press its case that actions taken in America's defense are violations of international law that must be addressed by foreign courts.
And the intelligence bounty will make our enemies more efficient at killing us.
This "president" and his anti-American comrades might be more effective in destroying our country than al-Qaeda itself.
Why is this man bowing?
Why is this man bowing?
"Obama has now done it again. Andrew Malcolm asks (and reports):
('How low will he go? Obama gives Japan's Emperor Akihito a wow bow.')
Obama's breach of protocol is of a piece with the substance of his foreign policy.
He means to teach Americans to bow before monarchs and tyrants."
"Obama has now done it again. Andrew Malcolm asks (and reports):
('How low will he go? Obama gives Japan's Emperor Akihito a wow bow.')
Obama's breach of protocol is of a piece with the substance of his foreign policy.
He means to teach Americans to bow before monarchs and tyrants."
Don’t-Miss Video: Incredible Look at U.S. Airways Flight 1549
Don’t-Miss Video: Incredible Look at U.S. Airways Flight 1549
"We’ve seen a lot of simulations of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 going into the Hudson River, but a new video painstakingly compiled by an engineer offers the most comprehensive and compelling look yet at the airliner’s short but incredible flight"
"We’ve seen a lot of simulations of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 going into the Hudson River, but a new video painstakingly compiled by an engineer offers the most comprehensive and compelling look yet at the airliner’s short but incredible flight"
Friday, November 13, 2009
WHO IS JOHN GALT?
WHO IS JOHN GALT?
"October deficit bigger than expected; revenues down 18%.
“What better way to kick off Barack Obama’s first full budget year as President than with a deficit that exceeded the White House’s own projections as well as analysts’ expectations?
The federal government busted the budget worse than last October by $20 billion with a deficit of $176.36 billion for the month.
That used to be considered a decent deficit target … for an entire year.”"
"October deficit bigger than expected; revenues down 18%.
“What better way to kick off Barack Obama’s first full budget year as President than with a deficit that exceeded the White House’s own projections as well as analysts’ expectations?
The federal government busted the budget worse than last October by $20 billion with a deficit of $176.36 billion for the month.
That used to be considered a decent deficit target … for an entire year.”"
Navy Wins Diversity Award Topping Leading Companies
Navy Wins Diversity Award Topping Leading Companies
"Navy Region Southwest was awarded the President's Award for Diversity in the large business category from the league during an awards luncheon Oct. 29.
The award honors businesses for maximizing opportunities for minorities in San Diego County.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead has pointed out his goal to see the Navy designated a top 50 employer.
Ray King, president and chief executive officer of the San Diego Urban League, said the Navy in San Diego is helping the CNO realize this goal."
Diversity is our strength....right?
Is that what the US Navy is all about?
Do we have enough Islamists yet?
"Navy Region Southwest was awarded the President's Award for Diversity in the large business category from the league during an awards luncheon Oct. 29.
The award honors businesses for maximizing opportunities for minorities in San Diego County.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead has pointed out his goal to see the Navy designated a top 50 employer.
Ray King, president and chief executive officer of the San Diego Urban League, said the Navy in San Diego is helping the CNO realize this goal."
Diversity is our strength....right?
Is that what the US Navy is all about?
Do we have enough Islamists yet?
Muslims Bombing Muslims
Muslims Bombing Muslims
"In this case the rich nation doing the shelling and bombing and building the fence is Saudi Arabia.
The poor side of the fence would be Yemen, and the rebels are insurgents in the Yemeni civil war that have moved into Saudi territory.
According to AP, 175,000 have been displaced, and rebels are claiming the Saudis are randomly bombing, including residential areas."
No frowny faced Perky Katie or her MSM comrades to be seen anywhere........what a surprise!
"In this case the rich nation doing the shelling and bombing and building the fence is Saudi Arabia.
The poor side of the fence would be Yemen, and the rebels are insurgents in the Yemeni civil war that have moved into Saudi territory.
According to AP, 175,000 have been displaced, and rebels are claiming the Saudis are randomly bombing, including residential areas."
No frowny faced Perky Katie or her MSM comrades to be seen anywhere........what a surprise!
N.C. principal leaves after cash-for-grades flap
N.C. principal leaves after cash-for-grades flap
"A North Carolina principal is retiring after school district leaders halted a cash-for-grades fundraiser she approved."
A follow up and a rare nibblet of good news on the government controlled education front.
"A North Carolina principal is retiring after school district leaders halted a cash-for-grades fundraiser she approved."
A follow up and a rare nibblet of good news on the government controlled education front.
How Comparative Effectiveness Can Cost You Your Life
How Comparative Effectiveness Can Cost You Your Life
"The phrase “Comparative Effectiveness” is becoming increasingly in vogue among Obama health care advocates. So, it’s important to note that it actually amounts to little more than a euphemism for health care rationing."
So the English majors have taken over the country and "euphemism" is the new national narcotic.
Great.....
"The phrase “Comparative Effectiveness” is becoming increasingly in vogue among Obama health care advocates. So, it’s important to note that it actually amounts to little more than a euphemism for health care rationing."
So the English majors have taken over the country and "euphemism" is the new national narcotic.
Great.....
Federal Deficit Hits October Record of $176 Billion
Federal Deficit Hits October Record of $176 Billion
"The rising deficit has caused some concerns in Asia, where President Obama is set to start a weeklong trip."
When communist China, bankrupt Japan and the rest of the mostly corrupt asian countries are worried about the economic stability of America... shouldn't that also worry us here in the USA?
"The rising deficit has caused some concerns in Asia, where President Obama is set to start a weeklong trip."
When communist China, bankrupt Japan and the rest of the mostly corrupt asian countries are worried about the economic stability of America... shouldn't that also worry us here in the USA?
Top Republican says White House hiding info on Fort Hood - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
Top Republican says White House hiding info on Fort Hood
"Rep. Pete Hoekstra (Mich.) said administration officials delayed briefing members of Congress about the alleged gunman, raising 'red flags' about what the White House was hiding.
'When they withhold information, you always start asking questions,' Hoekstra told Fox News.
'That's what raises red flags.
What do they know that they don't want us to know?'"
Go get 'em Pete!
"Rep. Pete Hoekstra (Mich.) said administration officials delayed briefing members of Congress about the alleged gunman, raising 'red flags' about what the White House was hiding.
'When they withhold information, you always start asking questions,' Hoekstra told Fox News.
'That's what raises red flags.
What do they know that they don't want us to know?'"
Go get 'em Pete!
Army says morale down among troops in Afghanistan
Taken at Veterans Day ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Imagine you're in the military, at war.......and your boss is Barry Hussein.....
Deficit doubles for government pension insurer
Deficit doubles for government pension insurer
"experts warn that the PBGC's mounting shortfall eventually could require a taxpayer bailout."
"experts warn that the PBGC's mounting shortfall eventually could require a taxpayer bailout."
Shooter advised Obama transition
Shooter advised Obama transition
"Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the alleged shooter in yesterday's massacre at Fort Hood, played a homeland security advisory role in President Barack Obama's transition into the White House, according to a key university policy institute document."
"Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the alleged shooter in yesterday's massacre at Fort Hood, played a homeland security advisory role in President Barack Obama's transition into the White House, according to a key university policy institute document."
Chavez's policies go from bad to worse
Chavez's policies go from bad to worse
"It's come to this in Hugo Chávez's Venezuela: The president is pleading with people to save water by limiting their daily cleansing routine to a 3-minute ``communist shower.''
Really. This is just the latest indication of how badly Mr. Chávez continues to mismanage the economy of energy-rich Venezuela, which should be one of the most prosperous nations in the world to judge from its vast hydrocarbon reserves.
Instead of offering Venezuela's 27 million people a better life, Mr. Chávez ``Bolivarian socialism'' has squandered the nation's wealth on military armament, populist schemes and the creation of a patronage state, a prescription for ruin and misery."
"It's come to this in Hugo Chávez's Venezuela: The president is pleading with people to save water by limiting their daily cleansing routine to a 3-minute ``communist shower.''
Really. This is just the latest indication of how badly Mr. Chávez continues to mismanage the economy of energy-rich Venezuela, which should be one of the most prosperous nations in the world to judge from its vast hydrocarbon reserves.
Instead of offering Venezuela's 27 million people a better life, Mr. Chávez ``Bolivarian socialism'' has squandered the nation's wealth on military armament, populist schemes and the creation of a patronage state, a prescription for ruin and misery."
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tales Of Woe No Excuse For Mass Murder
Tales Of Woe No Excuse For Mass Murder
"It certainly was a surprise to the mainstream media, which spent the weekend after the Fort Hood massacre downplaying Nidal Hasan's religious beliefs.
'I cringe that he's a Muslim. ... I think he's probably just a nut case,' said Newsweek's Evan Thomas. Some were more adamant. Time's Joe Klein decried 'odious attempts by Jewish extremists . .. to argue that the massacre perpetrated by Nidal Hasan was somehow a direct consequence of his Islamic beliefs.'"
"It certainly was a surprise to the mainstream media, which spent the weekend after the Fort Hood massacre downplaying Nidal Hasan's religious beliefs.
'I cringe that he's a Muslim. ... I think he's probably just a nut case,' said Newsweek's Evan Thomas. Some were more adamant. Time's Joe Klein decried 'odious attempts by Jewish extremists . .. to argue that the massacre perpetrated by Nidal Hasan was somehow a direct consequence of his Islamic beliefs.'"
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