Congressional Bloopers: Sheila Jackson-Lee Edition Mother Jones
"Here's Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Tex.) holding forth at the NAACP's recent conference on how 'today we have two Vietnams, side by side, north and south, exchanging and working.'
Wait, what?"
This democrat ignoramus graduated from Yale and got her law degree from UV?!!!
Makes one think a bit about affirmative action...right?
Friday, July 16, 2010
Michigan a Right to Work State?
The American Spectator : Michigan a Right to Work State?
"Oakland County Sherriff Mike Bouchard, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, called for making Michigan a right to work State in a press release and commercial Wednesday.
He pointed out that average right to work states have an 8 percent unemployment rate, compared with Michigan's rate of 13.8 percent."
This could be a game changer in the Michigan gov. race.
I'm hearing from many GOPer primary voters about this "bold" move.
That is would be tagged as bold says much about the republican party today.
I must say that Michigan as a RTW state sounds real good to me!
"Oakland County Sherriff Mike Bouchard, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, called for making Michigan a right to work State in a press release and commercial Wednesday.
He pointed out that average right to work states have an 8 percent unemployment rate, compared with Michigan's rate of 13.8 percent."
This could be a game changer in the Michigan gov. race.
I'm hearing from many GOPer primary voters about this "bold" move.
That is would be tagged as bold says much about the republican party today.
I must say that Michigan as a RTW state sounds real good to me!
Millions for Road Signs?: That's Stimulating?
Millions for Road Signs?: That's Stimulating? - ABC News
"On the road leading to Dulles Airport outside Washington, DC there's a 10' x 11' road sign touting a runway improvement project funded by the federal stimulus.
The project cost nearly $15 million and has created 17 jobs, according to recovery.gov."
"On the road leading to Dulles Airport outside Washington, DC there's a 10' x 11' road sign touting a runway improvement project funded by the federal stimulus.
The project cost nearly $15 million and has created 17 jobs, according to recovery.gov."
Obesity Rating for Every American Must Be Included in Stimulus-Mandated Electronic Health Records, Says HHS
CNSNews.com - Obesity Rating for Every American Must Be Included in Stimulus-Mandated Electronic Health Records, Says HHS
"The obesity-rating regulation states that every American's electronic health record must: “Calculate body mass index. Automatically calculate and display body mass index (BMI) based on a patient’s height and weight.”
The law also requires that these electronic health records be available--with appropriate security measures--on a national exchange."
"The obesity-rating regulation states that every American's electronic health record must: “Calculate body mass index. Automatically calculate and display body mass index (BMI) based on a patient’s height and weight.”
The law also requires that these electronic health records be available--with appropriate security measures--on a national exchange."
Dodd-Frank: What you always wanted
Dodd-Frank: What you always wanted NMPolitics.net – Get the real story
"Now, get this. The Dodd-Frank Act demands a measly: 533 required regulatory rulemakings, 93 special reports, and 60 studies.
By contrast, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 only had 16 rulemakings, no special reports and six studies.
My how the world has changed.
Get ready for regulation, regulation, and then a little more little regulation.
I can tell you one thing – Wall Street is definitely getting ready.
What does this mean?
More lobbyists, of course! (Exactly what the president campaigned against in 2008.)
From The Hill:
Consumer advocates and financial lobbyists are already preparing for years of debate before federal regulatory agencies are required to issue new rules.
“Game one over,” said Richard Hunt, president of the Consumer Bankers Association.
“Game two, regulators, beginning.”
It may be true that on the campaign trail, Obama promised that lobbyists “won’t find a job in my White House.”
Two things.
1) There are at least a dozen former lobbyists in the current White House, but that’s a moot point compared to the
2) onslaught of lobby jobs that are about to open up on account of this White House and their financial ‘reform’ bill.
Nice work!"
"Now, get this. The Dodd-Frank Act demands a measly: 533 required regulatory rulemakings, 93 special reports, and 60 studies.
By contrast, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 only had 16 rulemakings, no special reports and six studies.
My how the world has changed.
Get ready for regulation, regulation, and then a little more little regulation.
I can tell you one thing – Wall Street is definitely getting ready.
What does this mean?
More lobbyists, of course! (Exactly what the president campaigned against in 2008.)
From The Hill:
Consumer advocates and financial lobbyists are already preparing for years of debate before federal regulatory agencies are required to issue new rules.
“Game one over,” said Richard Hunt, president of the Consumer Bankers Association.
“Game two, regulators, beginning.”
It may be true that on the campaign trail, Obama promised that lobbyists “won’t find a job in my White House.”
Two things.
1) There are at least a dozen former lobbyists in the current White House, but that’s a moot point compared to the
2) onslaught of lobby jobs that are about to open up on account of this White House and their financial ‘reform’ bill.
Nice work!"
The Threat Posed by the Dodd Bill to the Private Sector
http://www.getliberty.org/files/FinancialTakeoverBackgrounderUpdate.pdf
“Down a Rabbit Hole”
The Threat Posed by the Dodd Bill to the Private Sector
Summary
Americans for Limited Government has undertaken an analysis of provisions in the Dodd-Frank financial
sector takeover bill, HR 4173.
The analysis shows that the provisions creates a revolving “orderly liquidation fund,” with unlimited bailout-takeover authority rife for abuse.
This federal authority will endanger companies across the nation with unlimited government takeovers of their assets, operations, and ownership.
Read it all and fear for our country!
“Down a Rabbit Hole”
The Threat Posed by the Dodd Bill to the Private Sector
Summary
Americans for Limited Government has undertaken an analysis of provisions in the Dodd-Frank financial
sector takeover bill, HR 4173.
The analysis shows that the provisions creates a revolving “orderly liquidation fund,” with unlimited bailout-takeover authority rife for abuse.
This federal authority will endanger companies across the nation with unlimited government takeovers of their assets, operations, and ownership.
Read it all and fear for our country!
Toyota rapid acceleration case raises questions of government motives
GetLiberty.org >> Toyota rapid acceleration case raises questions of government motives
"Did the United States government deliberately use its regulatory enforcement power to damage Toyota, and benefit government owned General Motors?"
"Did the United States government deliberately use its regulatory enforcement power to damage Toyota, and benefit government owned General Motors?"
Deficits Are A Symptom. The Problem Is Spending.
Deficits Are A Symptom. The Problem Is Spending. RedState
"The Obama Administration has been in something of a quandary lately as to whether to primarily emphasize its plans to spend more taxpayer money as “stimulus” or to paint itself as fighting against deficits."
"The Obama Administration has been in something of a quandary lately as to whether to primarily emphasize its plans to spend more taxpayer money as “stimulus” or to paint itself as fighting against deficits."
Taxing Canoes and Kayaks
Taxing Canoes and Kayaks [Mackinac Center]
"People who hit Michigan's lakes and streams with their kayaks and canoes may have to pay a $5 fee to the state first as a host of bills looking to tax the state's summer activities are under consideration.
There is a bill that would require private canoes and kayaks to attach a registration decal on their crafts for an annual $5 fee.
'It's not the cost,' said Dwight Walker of Marshall who races kayaks.
'I want less government in my life, and this is just another government regulation to have control of my life.'"
"People who hit Michigan's lakes and streams with their kayaks and canoes may have to pay a $5 fee to the state first as a host of bills looking to tax the state's summer activities are under consideration.
There is a bill that would require private canoes and kayaks to attach a registration decal on their crafts for an annual $5 fee.
'It's not the cost,' said Dwight Walker of Marshall who races kayaks.
'I want less government in my life, and this is just another government regulation to have control of my life.'"
World sizzles to record for the year
World sizzles to record for the year - USATODAY.com
"Marc Morano, a global-warming skeptic who edits the Climate Depot website, says the government 'is playing the climate fear card by hyping predictions and cherry-picking data.'
Joe D'Aleo, a meteorologist who co-founded The Weather Channel, disagrees, too.
He says oceans are entering a cooling cycle that will lower temperatures.
He says too many of the weather stations NOAA uses are in warmer urban areas.
'The only reliable data set right now is satellite,' D'Aleo says."
"Marc Morano, a global-warming skeptic who edits the Climate Depot website, says the government 'is playing the climate fear card by hyping predictions and cherry-picking data.'
Joe D'Aleo, a meteorologist who co-founded The Weather Channel, disagrees, too.
He says oceans are entering a cooling cycle that will lower temperatures.
He says too many of the weather stations NOAA uses are in warmer urban areas.
'The only reliable data set right now is satellite,' D'Aleo says."
He came, he saw, he insulted
He came, he saw, he insulted themichiganview.com The Michigan View
"In the latest stop on his “Recovery Summer” tour, rock star President Barack Obama landed in Holland, Michigan Thursday, insulted its congressman, handed American stimulus dollars to a Korean corporation, and proclaimed Obamanomics a success even as Michigan has lost 94,000 jobs since his Recovery Act was enacted.
All in all, another day in the life of an increasingly unpopular president who seems to be living in an alternative universe."
"In the latest stop on his “Recovery Summer” tour, rock star President Barack Obama landed in Holland, Michigan Thursday, insulted its congressman, handed American stimulus dollars to a Korean corporation, and proclaimed Obamanomics a success even as Michigan has lost 94,000 jobs since his Recovery Act was enacted.
All in all, another day in the life of an increasingly unpopular president who seems to be living in an alternative universe."
Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)
"Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) told the NAACP this week that those who wore sheets lifted them off and are now wearing tea party clothing.
The progressive website ** This was met with great applause from the leftist crowd. **"
The progressive website ** This was met with great applause from the leftist crowd. **"
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A Ten-Step Reset Regimen for the President
Works and Days » A Ten-Step Reset Regimen for the President
"I offer a ten-step healing program for our president in the spirit of our therapeutic age."
This will NEVER happen....Obama is this list!
(HT AtlantaLou)
"I offer a ten-step healing program for our president in the spirit of our therapeutic age."
This will NEVER happen....Obama is this list!
(HT AtlantaLou)
Sanctuary Sanctions
Sanctuary Sanctions - IBD - Investors.com
"The administration said its lawsuit against Arizona was all about the pre-eminence of federal law over state.
Now they say city laws pre-empt federal when it comes to sanctuary for illegals.
Double standard, anyone?"
"The administration said its lawsuit against Arizona was all about the pre-eminence of federal law over state.
Now they say city laws pre-empt federal when it comes to sanctuary for illegals.
Double standard, anyone?"
Karl Rove: My Biggest Mistake in the White House - WSJ.com
Karl Rove: My Biggest Mistake in the White House - WSJ.com
"At the time, we in the Bush White House discussed responding but decided not to relitigate the past.
That was wrong and my mistake: I should have insisted to the president that this was a dagger aimed at his administration's heart.
What Democrats started seven years ago left us less united as a nation to confront foreign challenges and overcome America's enemies."
"At the time, we in the Bush White House discussed responding but decided not to relitigate the past.
That was wrong and my mistake: I should have insisted to the president that this was a dagger aimed at his administration's heart.
What Democrats started seven years ago left us less united as a nation to confront foreign challenges and overcome America's enemies."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
20 Highest Earning Cities in America
20 Highest Earning Cities in America - The Daily Beast
"According to a new Regional Income Earnings Index developed by the Martin Prosperity Institute, Greater Washington, D.C. is the nation's metropolitan region with the highest income.
The index measures income trends across all 342 of America’s metro regions"
This is WRONG!
"According to a new Regional Income Earnings Index developed by the Martin Prosperity Institute, Greater Washington, D.C. is the nation's metropolitan region with the highest income.
The index measures income trends across all 342 of America’s metro regions"
This is WRONG!
Anniversary of a Castroite Massacre
Townhall - Humberto Fontova - Anniversary of a Castroite Massacre
"A few miles into the turbulent sea, 30-year-old Maria Garcia felt someone tugging her sleeve. She looked down and it was her 10-year-old son, Juan. 'Mami, look!' and he pointed behind them toward shore. 'What's those lights?'
'Looks like a boat following us, son,' she stuttered while stroking his hair. 'Calm down, mi hijo (my son). Try to sleep. When you wake up, we'll be with our cousins in a free country. Don't worry.' In fact, Maria suspected the lights belonged to Castro patrol boats coming out to intercept them."
"A few miles into the turbulent sea, 30-year-old Maria Garcia felt someone tugging her sleeve. She looked down and it was her 10-year-old son, Juan. 'Mami, look!' and he pointed behind them toward shore. 'What's those lights?'
'Looks like a boat following us, son,' she stuttered while stroking his hair. 'Calm down, mi hijo (my son). Try to sleep. When you wake up, we'll be with our cousins in a free country. Don't worry.' In fact, Maria suspected the lights belonged to Castro patrol boats coming out to intercept them."
Irish Examiner USA: Why Should Anybody Work?
Irish Examiner USA: Why Should Anybody Work?
"I later learned that the couple had come out of a Brooklyn shelter and were not only getting subsidized housing but also vouchers for furniture; food stamps; free health care from Medicaid, and, of course, welfare. They appeared to be in good health and when I visited their neighbors, I had a chance to meet the young man (who's white) and appeared to be in his early 20s. He complained about how bad the job situation was. 'Man, I can't find work anywhere,' he said.
I was sorely tempted to ask why he didn't apply at one of the local stores that had a 'Help Wanted' sign in the window but that would have been a merely rhetorical question. Minimum-wage jobs can't compete with a full-service welfare system that sucks people into dependency."
"I later learned that the couple had come out of a Brooklyn shelter and were not only getting subsidized housing but also vouchers for furniture; food stamps; free health care from Medicaid, and, of course, welfare. They appeared to be in good health and when I visited their neighbors, I had a chance to meet the young man (who's white) and appeared to be in his early 20s. He complained about how bad the job situation was. 'Man, I can't find work anywhere,' he said.
I was sorely tempted to ask why he didn't apply at one of the local stores that had a 'Help Wanted' sign in the window but that would have been a merely rhetorical question. Minimum-wage jobs can't compete with a full-service welfare system that sucks people into dependency."
Ford Tri-Mortor tomorrow in Muskegon!
http://www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/
Let's fly like we could do when we were thinner!
I'll be there just after the Carmen's group runs out of gas, 10:00 AM ish.
See ya there!
At Muskegon Intergalactic Airport!
$60 bucks for history and those who remember our greatest generation!
Let's fly like we could do when we were thinner!
I'll be there just after the Carmen's group runs out of gas, 10:00 AM ish.
See ya there!
At Muskegon Intergalactic Airport!
$60 bucks for history and those who remember our greatest generation!
Democrats release documentary 'We Will Not Be Silenced' accusing Obama of stealing 2008 primary election via voter fraud
theblogprof: Democrats release documentary 'We Will Not Be Silenced' accusing Obama of stealing 2008 primary election via voter fraud
"And an interesting comment:
I found it interesting that even Fox News turned her down when she made the documentary. Just goes to show you how political things get at Fox News."
"And an interesting comment:
I found it interesting that even Fox News turned her down when she made the documentary. Just goes to show you how political things get at Fox News."
YOU DON’T SAY: Big Runaway Toyota Surprise: Drivers, Not Electronics, at Fault.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » YOU DON’T SAY: Big Runaway Toyota Surprise: Drivers, Not Electronics, at Fault.
“The results suggest that some drivers who said their Toyota and Lexus vehicles surged out of control were mistakenly flooring the accelerator when they intended to jam on the brakes…”
In the words of P.J. O’Rourke: “Yes, the dumb buggers stepped on the gas instead of the brake.”
Just like with the identical claims about the Audi 5000, which O’Rourke was writing about.
So who does Toyota sue to get its reputation back?
UPDATE: Tom Maguire notes that we’re all supposed to have moved on to hating BP now anyway. Good point."
“The results suggest that some drivers who said their Toyota and Lexus vehicles surged out of control were mistakenly flooring the accelerator when they intended to jam on the brakes…”
In the words of P.J. O’Rourke: “Yes, the dumb buggers stepped on the gas instead of the brake.”
Just like with the identical claims about the Audi 5000, which O’Rourke was writing about.
So who does Toyota sue to get its reputation back?
UPDATE: Tom Maguire notes that we’re all supposed to have moved on to hating BP now anyway. Good point."
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
French parliament approves ban on face veils
French parliament approves ban on face veils - Yahoo! News
"PARIS – France's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a ban on wearing burqa-style Islamic veils"
FRANCE????
"PARIS – France's lower house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a ban on wearing burqa-style Islamic veils"
FRANCE????
Abused staffers net nearly $1M a year
Abused staffers net nearly $1M a year - Erika Lovley - POLITICO.com
"Taxpayers have paid out nearly $1 million per year in settlements to congressional employees who have been harassed or otherwise treated badly by their political bosses over the past 14 years, according to records from the Office of Compliance."
"Taxpayers have paid out nearly $1 million per year in settlements to congressional employees who have been harassed or otherwise treated badly by their political bosses over the past 14 years, according to records from the Office of Compliance."
Suffer These Crimes in Oakland? Don't Call the Cops
Suffer These Crimes in Oakland? Don't Call the Cops NBC Bay Area
"Oakland's police chief is making some dire claims about what his force will and will not respond to if layoffs go as planned.
Chief Anthony Batts listed exactly 44 situations that his officers will no longer respond to and they include grand theft, burglary, car wrecks, identity theft and vandalism.
He says if you live and Oakland and one of the above happens to you, you need to let police know on-line."
This is american-socialism folks.
Learn from their failed experiment or suffer the guaranteed results of socialism/progressivism.
"Oakland's police chief is making some dire claims about what his force will and will not respond to if layoffs go as planned.
Chief Anthony Batts listed exactly 44 situations that his officers will no longer respond to and they include grand theft, burglary, car wrecks, identity theft and vandalism.
He says if you live and Oakland and one of the above happens to you, you need to let police know on-line."
This is american-socialism folks.
Learn from their failed experiment or suffer the guaranteed results of socialism/progressivism.
Felons Voting Illegally May Have Put Franken Over the Top in Minnesota
FOXNews.com - Felons Voting Illegally May Have Put Franken Over the Top in Minnesota, Study Finds
"The six-month election recount that turned former 'Saturday Night Live' comedian Al Franken into a U.S. senator may have been decided by convicted felons who voted illegally in Minnesota's Twin Cities."
There is only ONE political party that fights against a valid photo ID requirement to vote....can you guess which one....?
"The six-month election recount that turned former 'Saturday Night Live' comedian Al Franken into a U.S. senator may have been decided by convicted felons who voted illegally in Minnesota's Twin Cities."
There is only ONE political party that fights against a valid photo ID requirement to vote....can you guess which one....?
'Growing Goods' program fertile ground for Muskegon students | MLive.com
'Growing Goods' program fertile ground for Muskegon students MLive.com
"Other lessons come in learning about work and consequences.
The youngsters are paid a small stipend — $10 the first week, $15 the weeks after — for weeding, if they show up every day, do their best and contribute to the greater good, Rich said.
There are other lessons."
What a great lesson for these underprivileged kids!
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need".....
That Karl Marx sure had a great idea, didn't he!
"Other lessons come in learning about work and consequences.
The youngsters are paid a small stipend — $10 the first week, $15 the weeks after — for weeding, if they show up every day, do their best and contribute to the greater good, Rich said.
There are other lessons."
What a great lesson for these underprivileged kids!
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need".....
That Karl Marx sure had a great idea, didn't he!
Monday, July 12, 2010
We Will Not Be Silenced
We Will Not Be Silenced Fox and Friends Voter Fraud Mediaite
"Amidst recent charges that the New Black Panther Party intimidated voters outside a Philadelphia polling place in 2008, a new documentary called We Will Not Be Silenced charges that this was not an isolated incident"
"Amidst recent charges that the New Black Panther Party intimidated voters outside a Philadelphia polling place in 2008, a new documentary called We Will Not Be Silenced charges that this was not an isolated incident"
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