RealClearPolitics - Politics Versus Gold
"One of the many slick tricks of the Obama administration was to insert a provision in the massive Obamacare legislation regulating people who sell gold.
This had nothing to do with medical care but everything to do with sneaking in an extension of the government's power over gold, in a bill too big for most people to read."
...The desire to restrain or control the buying and selling of gold is just one of the many signs of the inherent conflict between the freedom of the individual and the left's attempts to control our lives.
Sneaking a provision on gold purchases and sales into massive legislation that is supposedly about medical care is just one of the many cynical tricks used to circumvent the public's right to know how they are being governed.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Opinion: Let's reform state government
Opinion: Let's reform state government - Frank J. Donatelli - POLITICO.com
"Here are some major reforms these state policymakers could pass immediately:
Public pension reform.
State liabilities for pension funds have reached an astounding $5.2 trillion, with an additional $3 trillion shortfall.
Many states provide inflation-protected, guaranteed benefits to government workers who retire as early as age 55.
However, private-sector workers, who pay for this, have not done so well.
Millions have lost jobs, and virtually all have seen their 401(k)’s shrink.
We need some tough reforms to control public pension costs, including changing the defined-benefit plans into defined-contribution plans, barring part-time government workers from receiving full benefits and ensuring that all enrollees contribute to their own retirement and health care plans.
Republicans should follow the courageous example of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking to bring these soaring costs under control."
"Here are some major reforms these state policymakers could pass immediately:
Public pension reform.
State liabilities for pension funds have reached an astounding $5.2 trillion, with an additional $3 trillion shortfall.
Many states provide inflation-protected, guaranteed benefits to government workers who retire as early as age 55.
However, private-sector workers, who pay for this, have not done so well.
Millions have lost jobs, and virtually all have seen their 401(k)’s shrink.
We need some tough reforms to control public pension costs, including changing the defined-benefit plans into defined-contribution plans, barring part-time government workers from receiving full benefits and ensuring that all enrollees contribute to their own retirement and health care plans.
Republicans should follow the courageous example of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking to bring these soaring costs under control."
Overseas Stimulus Operations
Overseas Stimulus Operations NetRight Daily
"According to the U.S. Treasury, about $4.065 trillion of the national debt is held overseas, 30 percent of the total $13.4 trillion debt.
That means almost a third of all interest paid on the debt goes overseas."
This can't be good.
"According to the U.S. Treasury, about $4.065 trillion of the national debt is held overseas, 30 percent of the total $13.4 trillion debt.
That means almost a third of all interest paid on the debt goes overseas."
This can't be good.
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
"We now live in an era defined by increasing Corporate influence and authority over the individual."
"We now live in an era defined by increasing Corporate influence and authority over the individual."
Mayor: Arrested Christians 'attacked' Michigan city
Mayor: Arrested Christians 'attacked' Michigan city
"Officers arrested the Christian missionaries and illegally confiscated their video cameras, which were being used to record the events, according to the Thomas More Law Center of Ann Arbor, Mich., which is representing the defendants.
The Dearborn city attorney said the confiscated videos and cameras will be returned this week."
"Officers arrested the Christian missionaries and illegally confiscated their video cameras, which were being used to record the events, according to the Thomas More Law Center of Ann Arbor, Mich., which is representing the defendants.
The Dearborn city attorney said the confiscated videos and cameras will be returned this week."
Meme of the Week: Reductio Ad Somalia
Meme of the Week: Reductio Ad Somalia - Megan McArdle - Business - The Atlantic
"Short version of the first lesson: what's yours is what's left after you pay for what you use up, which means after taxes.
Shorter version: don't like government?
Try Somalia (and let us know how that works out for you)."
Inside the mind of madness.....
"Short version of the first lesson: what's yours is what's left after you pay for what you use up, which means after taxes.
Shorter version: don't like government?
Try Somalia (and let us know how that works out for you)."
Inside the mind of madness.....
Monday, September 27, 2010
Dem Whip: GOP majority will issue birther subpoenas
Dem Whip: GOP majority will issue birther subpoenas - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) warned Republicans will investigate President Obama's birthplace if they take over Congress."
And if Barry O'Carter had proof it wouldn't be a big deal...right....?
"House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) warned Republicans will investigate President Obama's birthplace if they take over Congress."
And if Barry O'Carter had proof it wouldn't be a big deal...right....?
Segway owner Jimi Heselden dies after riding one of his machines off cliff
Segway owner Jimi Heselden dies after riding one of his machines off cliff Mail Online
"The multi-millionaire owner of the Segway company died in a freak accident yesterday when he rode one of the high-tech two-wheel machines off a cliff and into a river."
"The multi-millionaire owner of the Segway company died in a freak accident yesterday when he rode one of the high-tech two-wheel machines off a cliff and into a river."
Local Tea Party group may have uncovered massive vote fraud in Texas | Washington Examiner
Local Tea Party group may have uncovered massive vote fraud in Texas Washington Examiner
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Reynolds’ Law
Reynolds’ Law « The View from Alexandria
"The government decides to try to increase the middle class by subsidizing things that middle class people have:
If middle-class people go to college and own homes, then surely if more people go to college and own homes, we’ll have more middle-class people.
But homeownership and college aren’t causes of middle-class status, they’re markers for possessing the kinds of traits — self-discipline, the ability to defer gratification, etc. — that let you enter, and stay, in the middle class.
Subsidizing the markers doesn’t produce the traits; if anything, it undermines them."
"The government decides to try to increase the middle class by subsidizing things that middle class people have:
If middle-class people go to college and own homes, then surely if more people go to college and own homes, we’ll have more middle-class people.
But homeownership and college aren’t causes of middle-class status, they’re markers for possessing the kinds of traits — self-discipline, the ability to defer gratification, etc. — that let you enter, and stay, in the middle class.
Subsidizing the markers doesn’t produce the traits; if anything, it undermines them."
Hoyer: Ethics cleaned up because Dems trying Dems still have their posts
Hoyer: Ethics cleaned up because Dems trying Dems still have their posts - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"'The fact of the matter is the ethics process is working,' Hoyer said.
'The fact of the matter is, unlike under Republicans, we haven't fired the chairman of the Ethics Committee because they went after somebody in the Democratic Party, and we haven't removed any members from the Ethics Committee.
The ethics process is working.'
When asked about holding trials before voters commit to Rangel and Waters again in November, Hoyer responded, 'I think that needs to be resolved as quickly as possible."
"'The fact of the matter is the ethics process is working,' Hoyer said.
'The fact of the matter is, unlike under Republicans, we haven't fired the chairman of the Ethics Committee because they went after somebody in the Democratic Party, and we haven't removed any members from the Ethics Committee.
The ethics process is working.'
When asked about holding trials before voters commit to Rangel and Waters again in November, Hoyer responded, 'I think that needs to be resolved as quickly as possible."
Your Insane U.S. Energy Department
Your Insane U.S. Energy Department
"In mid-September, Cathy Zoi, an Assistant Secretary of Energy, said that the U.S. Department of Energy has a “mandate” to issue regulations about what household appliances should be available to Americans in the future."
"In mid-September, Cathy Zoi, an Assistant Secretary of Energy, said that the U.S. Department of Energy has a “mandate” to issue regulations about what household appliances should be available to Americans in the future."
Worm hits computers of staff at Iran nuclear plant
The Associated Press: Worm hits computers of staff at Iran nuclear plant
"A complex computer worm capable of seizing control of industrial plants has affected the personal computers of staff working at Iran's first nuclear power station weeks before the facility is to go online, the official news agency reported Sunday."
Are worms the new nukes?
"A complex computer worm capable of seizing control of industrial plants has affected the personal computers of staff working at Iran's first nuclear power station weeks before the facility is to go online, the official news agency reported Sunday."
Are worms the new nukes?
U.S. Gift for Iraqis Offers a Primer on Corruption
U.S. Gift for Iraqis Offers a Primer on Corruption - NYTimes.com
"The laptops arrived in two shipments, on Feb. 20 and Feb. 23.
The original shipping documents mistakenly listed the computers’ destination as Umm Qasr, not Babil, which caused confusion.
By April, though, the American military had tracked them down and repeatedly tried to clear them through customs and truck them to Babil.
Then, in August, Iraqis auctioned off 4,200 of the computers — for $45,700.
The whereabouts of the rest are unknown."
"The laptops arrived in two shipments, on Feb. 20 and Feb. 23.
The original shipping documents mistakenly listed the computers’ destination as Umm Qasr, not Babil, which caused confusion.
By April, though, the American military had tracked them down and repeatedly tried to clear them through customs and truck them to Babil.
Then, in August, Iraqis auctioned off 4,200 of the computers — for $45,700.
The whereabouts of the rest are unknown."
Is Sharia Law Creeping Into American Lives?
Is Sharia Law Creeping Into American Lives?
"“Every major Muslim organization is controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, a former FBI Agent John Guandolo said, which he said was formed to overthrow America and establish Islamic law.
“They’re having great success of implementing Shariah law, I could give you a thousand examples,’’ Guandolo said."
"“Every major Muslim organization is controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, a former FBI Agent John Guandolo said, which he said was formed to overthrow America and establish Islamic law.
“They’re having great success of implementing Shariah law, I could give you a thousand examples,’’ Guandolo said."
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Flat-screen prices to tumble ahead of holiday season
Flat-screen prices to tumble ahead of holiday season - Sep. 23, 2010
"An historically large oversupply of LCD TV panels is causing television prices to fall right in time for the holiday shopping season."
And some said Obama's economics would be bad for Americans......geh...
"An historically large oversupply of LCD TV panels is causing television prices to fall right in time for the holiday shopping season."
And some said Obama's economics would be bad for Americans......geh...
Former Monterey Park police chief cashed out $372,559 in leave time the year he retired
Former Monterey Park police chief cashed out $372,559 in leave time the year he retired - SGVTribune.com
"The city's former police chief cashed in $372,559 in unused sick, vacation and holiday pay before he retired last year, according to city documents.
In addition, former Monterey Park Police Chief Jones Moy filed for workers' compensation benefits in the months before he left the post in September 2009."
"The city's former police chief cashed in $372,559 in unused sick, vacation and holiday pay before he retired last year, according to city documents.
In addition, former Monterey Park Police Chief Jones Moy filed for workers' compensation benefits in the months before he left the post in September 2009."
Can a bigger booze tax reduce disease, crime?
Can a bigger booze tax reduce disease, crime? - CNN.com
"Doubling the current state taxes on alcohol -- which would tack on as much as 50 cents to the price of the average six-pack or bottle of wine -- could be expected to reduce alcohol-related deaths by 35 percent, fatal car crashes by 11 percent, and the rates of sexually transmitted disease by 6 percent, according to the study."
Why not just ban alcohol?
Or just too much alcohol...or waaay too much alcohol....
Oh, it's really about more taxes....I get it.....
"Doubling the current state taxes on alcohol -- which would tack on as much as 50 cents to the price of the average six-pack or bottle of wine -- could be expected to reduce alcohol-related deaths by 35 percent, fatal car crashes by 11 percent, and the rates of sexually transmitted disease by 6 percent, according to the study."
Why not just ban alcohol?
Or just too much alcohol...or waaay too much alcohol....
Oh, it's really about more taxes....I get it.....
Coach Dantonio Makes First Public Appearance Since Heart Attack
Coach Dantonio Makes First Public Appearance Since Heart Attack
Nice video...and their daughter was Homecoming Queen!
Nice video...and their daughter was Homecoming Queen!
Top 12 Chris Christie ‘Greatest Hits’ Clips | The Blaze
Blaze Mix Video: Top 12 Chris Christie ‘Greatest Hits’ Clips The Blaze
Wow!
Send this to EVERY polititian and candidate you know!
Wow!
Send this to EVERY polititian and candidate you know!
Race maps of America
Race maps of America Mail Online
"The resulting maps may not represent what many might expect Barack Obama’s integrated rainbow nation to look like, as many cities have clear racial dividing lines."
Duh...
"The resulting maps may not represent what many might expect Barack Obama’s integrated rainbow nation to look like, as many cities have clear racial dividing lines."
Duh...
MOLLIFYING MUSLIMS, AND MUSLIFYING MOLLIES
SteynOnline - MOLLIFYING MUSLIMS, AND MUSLIFYING MOLLIES
"It’s a problem that Muslims think we’re unclean.
It’s a far worse problem that we go along with it."
"It’s a problem that Muslims think we’re unclean.
It’s a far worse problem that we go along with it."
True the Vote » Resources for Activists
True the Vote » Resources for Activists
"The Road to Rigged Elections"
"The Road to Rigged Elections"
More Guns, Less Crime Again
NRA-ILA :: More Guns, Less Crime Again
"Gun Ownership Rises to All-Time High,
Violent Crime Falls to 35-Year Low"
"Gun Ownership Rises to All-Time High,
Violent Crime Falls to 35-Year Low"
No raises for Muskegon County commissioners
No raises for Muskegon County commissioners: Small savings for an overwhelmed budget, possible morale booster MLive.com
"The chairperson will continue to make $18,584 and the 10 other commissioners will make $16,359 each."
"The chairperson will continue to make $18,584 and the 10 other commissioners will make $16,359 each."
Obama team uses flimflammery to inflate job numbers
Obama team uses flimflammery to inflate job numbers Washington Examiner
"Are you a financial adviser? You may not know it, but you've got a green job.
Are you a wholesale buyer?
You've got a green job, too.
Or maybe you're a newspaper reporter.
You, too, have a green job -- at least according to the Obama administration."
"Are you a financial adviser? You may not know it, but you've got a green job.
Are you a wholesale buyer?
You've got a green job, too.
Or maybe you're a newspaper reporter.
You, too, have a green job -- at least according to the Obama administration."
Dreams Of The President's Aunt Zeituni: Social Justice And The American Heart
Dreams Of The President's Aunt Zeituni: Social Justice And The American Heart - IBD - Investors.com
"Interestingly, the president has not shown any private charity toward his aunt, and has not relieved the taxpayer's burden of supporting her."
"Interestingly, the president has not shown any private charity toward his aunt, and has not relieved the taxpayer's burden of supporting her."
Liberal outlets try to nab John Boehner for infidelity before midterm elections
Liberal outlets try to nab John Boehner for infidelity before midterm elections - NYPOST.com
"A blogger from liberal Web site The Daily Kos pierced through Boehner's security detail at yesterday's unveiling of his leadership policy 'Pledge to America' to ask if he was sleeping with a lobbyist from the Printing Industries of America."
"A blogger from liberal Web site The Daily Kos pierced through Boehner's security detail at yesterday's unveiling of his leadership policy 'Pledge to America' to ask if he was sleeping with a lobbyist from the Printing Industries of America."
Waiting for "Superman" Released Yesterday
CARPE DIEM: Waiting for "Superman" Released Yesterday
"What 'Waiting for Superman' drives home is to improve our education system requires improving our teachers.
Requires demanding our teachers get deep in the trenches, be allowed to be flexible and innovative, persist, and to be held accountable.
This the teacher unions and the Democratic Party will not accept, even for the sake of our children.'"
"What 'Waiting for Superman' drives home is to improve our education system requires improving our teachers.
Requires demanding our teachers get deep in the trenches, be allowed to be flexible and innovative, persist, and to be held accountable.
This the teacher unions and the Democratic Party will not accept, even for the sake of our children.'"
True the Vote
True the Vote
"Vote fraud attacks the heart of our political system and threatens our rights as citizens.
When True the Vote began monitoring elections last fall in Houston, we were shocked at the fraud we discovered.
Precinct judges often failed to check voters IDs, and some even filled out ballots to “help” people vote.
These violations are just the tip of a very large and ugly iceberg.
If you are one of the millions of Americans outraged by corruption at the highest levels of our nation’s government, then you can help us stop fraud where it begins – at the polling place, in the precinct where you live, in the streets of your city.
If you care enough to help, contact us today to become part of our action plan.
A commitment of just a few hours is all it takes to help restore truth and integrity to our elections."
"Vote fraud attacks the heart of our political system and threatens our rights as citizens.
When True the Vote began monitoring elections last fall in Houston, we were shocked at the fraud we discovered.
Precinct judges often failed to check voters IDs, and some even filled out ballots to “help” people vote.
These violations are just the tip of a very large and ugly iceberg.
If you are one of the millions of Americans outraged by corruption at the highest levels of our nation’s government, then you can help us stop fraud where it begins – at the polling place, in the precinct where you live, in the streets of your city.
If you care enough to help, contact us today to become part of our action plan.
A commitment of just a few hours is all it takes to help restore truth and integrity to our elections."
Parents outraged at teachers unions after seeing documentary "Waiting for 'Superman' " - NYPOST.com
Parents outraged at teachers unions after seeing documentary "Waiting for 'Superman' "
"It's class warfare!
Fed-up parents and teachers who saw the explosive education documentary 'Waiting for 'Superman' ' yesterday were left either seething or in tears -- and calling for revolutionary change after the film's Big Apple debut.
'The passing along of children through the system is just disgusting,' said Barbara Levinson, 63, who was crying by the film's end. 'Every child should be treated as an individual.'
Viewers were also rocked by the work's portrayal of the teachers unions' protection of subpar educators.
'The laws as they stand can protect ineffective teachers who are bad -- I'm disappointed in what the union's become,' said Patricia Jordan, who won state teacher of the year in 1993.
'Effective and wonderful teachers are stifled by the ones who are problematic and hard to get rid of,' she fumed."
"It's class warfare!
Fed-up parents and teachers who saw the explosive education documentary 'Waiting for 'Superman' ' yesterday were left either seething or in tears -- and calling for revolutionary change after the film's Big Apple debut.
'The passing along of children through the system is just disgusting,' said Barbara Levinson, 63, who was crying by the film's end. 'Every child should be treated as an individual.'
Viewers were also rocked by the work's portrayal of the teachers unions' protection of subpar educators.
'The laws as they stand can protect ineffective teachers who are bad -- I'm disappointed in what the union's become,' said Patricia Jordan, who won state teacher of the year in 1993.
'Effective and wonderful teachers are stifled by the ones who are problematic and hard to get rid of,' she fumed."
Citizens' Group Helps Uncover Alleged Rampant Voter Fraud in Houston
FOXNews.com - Citizens' Group Helps Uncover Alleged Rampant Voter Fraud in Houston
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
"“What we saw shocked us,” she said.
“There was no one checking IDs, judges would vote for people that asked for help.
It was fraud, and we watched like deer in the headlights.”"
Friday, September 24, 2010
Craig Robinson (basketball)
Craig Robinson (basketball) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"He is the older brother of First Lady Michelle Obama and the brother-in-law of U.S. President Barack Obama."
You check out his record....just like his bro-in-law.......sad
"He is the older brother of First Lady Michelle Obama and the brother-in-law of U.S. President Barack Obama."
You check out his record....just like his bro-in-law.......sad
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Mont. woman fends off bear attack with zucchini
Mont. woman fends off bear attack with zucchini - Yahoo! News
"FRENCHTOWN, Mont. – Police say a Montana woman fended off a bear attack with an unlikely weapon — a zucchini."
Is that a zucchini in your pocket or are you a bear......
"FRENCHTOWN, Mont. – Police say a Montana woman fended off a bear attack with an unlikely weapon — a zucchini."
Is that a zucchini in your pocket or are you a bear......
CARPE DIEM: If You Tax Something, You Get Less of It....
CARPE DIEM: If You Tax Something, You Get Less of It....
"MP: This is Econ 101.
Couldn't they have predicted this would happen? See previous, related CD post here."
"MP: This is Econ 101.
Couldn't they have predicted this would happen? See previous, related CD post here."
VC scoops the security pros — by two months!
The Volokh Conspiracy » VC scoops the security pros — by two months!
"For those worried about a future cyber attack that takes control of critical computerized infrastructure – in a nuclear power plant, for instance – Stuxnet is a big, loud warning shot across the bow, especially for the utility industry and government overseers of the US power grid.
Of course, VC readers heard that warning shot two months early.
And the target of DEADF007?
Uninformed speculation claims that it’s Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility — and that the facility is already toast.
If so, we’re likely to find out pretty soon."
"For those worried about a future cyber attack that takes control of critical computerized infrastructure – in a nuclear power plant, for instance – Stuxnet is a big, loud warning shot across the bow, especially for the utility industry and government overseers of the US power grid.
Of course, VC readers heard that warning shot two months early.
And the target of DEADF007?
Uninformed speculation claims that it’s Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility — and that the facility is already toast.
If so, we’re likely to find out pretty soon."
Does anyone know what the US owes?
Does anyone know what the US owes? - NYPOST.com
"How bad is the nation's debt problem?
While the official number -- $13.4 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office -- is frightening enough, some analysts say the actual figure is much, much higher.
Like a shopaholic who hides their credit card bills, the government pretends certain obligations and expenditures don't exist.
Uncle Sam really owes closer to $60 trillion, or more, and the country is close to bankrupcy."
"How bad is the nation's debt problem?
While the official number -- $13.4 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office -- is frightening enough, some analysts say the actual figure is much, much higher.
Like a shopaholic who hides their credit card bills, the government pretends certain obligations and expenditures don't exist.
Uncle Sam really owes closer to $60 trillion, or more, and the country is close to bankrupcy."
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Doughnuts
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Doughnuts - TIME NewsFeed
"It's National Doughnut Day"
"It's National Doughnut Day"
Kelly McGillis, Melanie Leis
"Kelly McGillis, the actress, and Melanie Leis, a sales executive, were joined in a civil union on Wednesday morning in Collingswood, N.J. Judge Robert T. Zane III, the municipal presiding judge for Camden County, N.J., officiated at the Collingswood Municipal Court."
.....She and Ms. McGillis, whose two previous marriages ended in divorce, met in 2000, when Ms. Leis was a bartender at a restaurant in Key West, Fla., that Ms. McGillis owned with her second husband, Fred Tillman, with whom she has two daughters, Kelsey Lauren, 20, and Sonora Ashley, 17.
Yikes!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Walter Breuning, world's oldest man, nears 114
Walter Breuning, world's oldest man, nears 114 greatfallstribune.com Great Falls Tribune
"Five-year certificates of deposit were being offered at a special rate,"
"Five-year certificates of deposit were being offered at a special rate,"
Hotel ousts couple after accusing them of writing negative TripAdvisor review
Hotel ousts couple after accusing them of writing negative TripAdvisor review - USATODAY.com
"A British couple says they were kicked out of their hotel after the hotel manager accused them of writing a negative review on TripAdvisor and called the police."
"A British couple says they were kicked out of their hotel after the hotel manager accused them of writing a negative review on TripAdvisor and called the police."
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Jackson: I did nothing wrong
Jackson: I did nothing wrong :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) said Tuesday he is “deeply sorry” for having “disappointed some supporters” regarding his relationship with a female “social acquaintance.”"
"U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) said Tuesday he is “deeply sorry” for having “disappointed some supporters” regarding his relationship with a female “social acquaintance.”"
Tensions In The Democratic Party
National Review: Tensions In The Democratic Party : NPR
"In each there was a split between the public-employee unions that do so much to finance Democratic campaigns and the gentry liberals who provide Democratic votes in places like Manhattan, the Montgomery County suburbs of Maryland, and northwest Washington, D.C. And in each case, the public-employee unions won."
"In each there was a split between the public-employee unions that do so much to finance Democratic campaigns and the gentry liberals who provide Democratic votes in places like Manhattan, the Montgomery County suburbs of Maryland, and northwest Washington, D.C. And in each case, the public-employee unions won."
Monday, September 20, 2010
Digging For Oil On The Gulf Islands National Seashore
WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories - Digging For Oil On The Gulf Islands National Seashore
"The fed says B-P workers can't dig more than 6 inches in the sand to look for oil.... and as Channel 3's Dan Thomas found out... You can't dig at all."
"The fed says B-P workers can't dig more than 6 inches in the sand to look for oil.... and as Channel 3's Dan Thomas found out... You can't dig at all."
Mona Shores meeting could talk Ponzi
Mona Shores meeting could talk Ponzi WOOD TV8
"24 Hour News 8 will be at the Mona Shores meeting beginning at 7 p.m."
"24 Hour News 8 will be at the Mona Shores meeting beginning at 7 p.m."
Forced Government Recycling is Garbage; It Wastes Scare, Valuable Resources and Lowers Out Wealth
CARPE DIEM: Forced Government Recycling is Garbage; It Wastes Scare, Valuable Resources and Lowers Out Wealth
“There is not a community curbside recycling program in the United States that covers its cost,’’ says Jay Lehr, science director at the Heartland Institute and author of a handbook on environmental science.
They exist primarily to make people “feel warm and fuzzy about what they are doing for the environment.’’"
“There is not a community curbside recycling program in the United States that covers its cost,’’ says Jay Lehr, science director at the Heartland Institute and author of a handbook on environmental science.
They exist primarily to make people “feel warm and fuzzy about what they are doing for the environment.’’"
Does President Obama Think Our Rights Come from Our Creator?
Does President Obama Think Our Rights Come from Our Creator? The Weekly Standard
The most famous words in the Declaration of Independence — and almost surely the most famous words ever written by an American — read, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
On Friday evening, when President Obama addressed the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, he quoted that passage as follows (on the clip at 22:30): “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal [pause], endowed with certain unalienable rights: life and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
In Obama’s version, there is no “Creator.”
Only two plausible explanations spring to mind.
One is that President Obama isn’t very familiar with the most famous passage in the document that founded this nation; that even when plainly reading from a teleprompter, he wasn’t able to quote it correctly.
The other is that President Obama doesn’t subscribe to the Declaration’s rather central claim that our rights come from our “Creator” (also referred to in the Declaration as “Nature’s God” and “the Supreme Judge of the World”).
Only the president likely knows for certain which of these two explanations is true, or whether perhaps there is another.
His nearly 4-second pause before he omits reference to our Creator, however, is peculiar.
He stares at the teleprompter, purses his lips, blinks several times — as if confused, disturbed, and/or in the process of making a decision — and then proceeds to use his alternate wording.
The most famous words in the Declaration of Independence — and almost surely the most famous words ever written by an American — read, “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
On Friday evening, when President Obama addressed the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, he quoted that passage as follows (on the clip at 22:30): “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal [pause], endowed with certain unalienable rights: life and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
In Obama’s version, there is no “Creator.”
Only two plausible explanations spring to mind.
One is that President Obama isn’t very familiar with the most famous passage in the document that founded this nation; that even when plainly reading from a teleprompter, he wasn’t able to quote it correctly.
The other is that President Obama doesn’t subscribe to the Declaration’s rather central claim that our rights come from our “Creator” (also referred to in the Declaration as “Nature’s God” and “the Supreme Judge of the World”).
Only the president likely knows for certain which of these two explanations is true, or whether perhaps there is another.
His nearly 4-second pause before he omits reference to our Creator, however, is peculiar.
He stares at the teleprompter, purses his lips, blinks several times — as if confused, disturbed, and/or in the process of making a decision — and then proceeds to use his alternate wording.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Graph of the Day for September 14, 2010
"The current six rate brackets of 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33% and 35% will be replaced by five new brackets with the higher rates of 15%, 28%, 31%, 36% and 39.6%.'"
Energy Department Says It Has ‘Mandate’ to Force ‘Market Transformation’ for Household Appliances
Energy Department Says It Has ‘Mandate’ to Force ‘Market Transformation’ for Household Appliances CNSnews.com
"Zoi pointed to four tactics the Obama administration intended use to advance the “deployment of clean energy.”
The first three were government subsidies for private-sector green energy projects, special tax incentives for green energy projects and low-interest government-backed loans for green energy projects.
“The fourth one, which the secretary and I love,” said Zoi, “is where we have a mandate.
Where we can actually just issue regulations and do market transformation.”"
"Zoi pointed to four tactics the Obama administration intended use to advance the “deployment of clean energy.”
The first three were government subsidies for private-sector green energy projects, special tax incentives for green energy projects and low-interest government-backed loans for green energy projects.
“The fourth one, which the secretary and I love,” said Zoi, “is where we have a mandate.
Where we can actually just issue regulations and do market transformation.”"
Friday, September 17, 2010
St. Maarten holds historic election as Dutch territory prepares to become country
FOXNews.com - St. Maarten holds historic election as Dutch territory prepares to become country
"PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) —
St. Maarten's two major parties expected to dominate the election Friday of 15 parliamentary representatives who will lead the Dutch territory when it becomes an autonomous country next month.
The race was expected to be close between the Democratic Party and the ruling National Alliance Party.
Some voters, however, favored one of two new parties: United People and Concordia People's Alliance.
St. Maarten and Curacao will become countries within the Dutch kingdom when the Netherlands Antilles are dissolved Oct. 10.
The islands of Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire will become special Dutch municipalities and respond directly to the Dutch government.
Details of the new governments for St. Maarten and Curacao have not been decided, however, even as the deadline approaches.
It is unclear what kind of tax system will be adopted or which currency will replace the Netherlands Antillean guilder.
So far, government officials have confirmed that St. Maarten and Curacao will have a common Court of Appeal and a shared central bank.
St. Maarten, which has nearly 20,000 registered voters, shares an island with the French territory of St. Martin."
"PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) —
St. Maarten's two major parties expected to dominate the election Friday of 15 parliamentary representatives who will lead the Dutch territory when it becomes an autonomous country next month.
The race was expected to be close between the Democratic Party and the ruling National Alliance Party.
Some voters, however, favored one of two new parties: United People and Concordia People's Alliance.
St. Maarten and Curacao will become countries within the Dutch kingdom when the Netherlands Antilles are dissolved Oct. 10.
The islands of Saba, St. Eustatius and Bonaire will become special Dutch municipalities and respond directly to the Dutch government.
Details of the new governments for St. Maarten and Curacao have not been decided, however, even as the deadline approaches.
It is unclear what kind of tax system will be adopted or which currency will replace the Netherlands Antillean guilder.
So far, government officials have confirmed that St. Maarten and Curacao will have a common Court of Appeal and a shared central bank.
St. Maarten, which has nearly 20,000 registered voters, shares an island with the French territory of St. Martin."
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young to be Tea Party guest speaker
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young to be Tea Party guest speaker MLive.com
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Muskegon Tea Party 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 28 at Whitlow's Forerunner Restaurant, 6410 Airline in Fruitport Township."
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Young will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Muskegon Tea Party 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 28 at Whitlow's Forerunner Restaurant, 6410 Airline in Fruitport Township."
I'm Now Insanely Pumped For This Game: SpartanRocky's Michigan State vs. Notre Dame Preview!
I'm Now Insanely Pumped For This Game: SpartanRocky's Michigan State vs. Notre Dame Preview!
"After two games it’s very hard to get a read on either Notre Dame or Michigan State."
Good stats and analysis.
"After two games it’s very hard to get a read on either Notre Dame or Michigan State."
Good stats and analysis.
My New Spartan Media Room!
My New Spartan Media Room!
"My New Spartan Media Room!
I just finished the logo murals on the walls of our media room!"
Wow!
This is pretty cool!
(except the dog ought to be green)
"My New Spartan Media Room!
I just finished the logo murals on the walls of our media room!"
Wow!
This is pretty cool!
(except the dog ought to be green)
FBI complaint says Mona Shores schools victim of Ponzi scheme
FBI complaint says Mona Shores schools victim of Ponzi scheme MLive.com
"“DeMiro routinely faxed or e-mailed his clients computer ‘screen shots’ or investment summary reports that purported to detail the clients’ investments in CDs at various banks.”"
Morons!
"“DeMiro routinely faxed or e-mailed his clients computer ‘screen shots’ or investment summary reports that purported to detail the clients’ investments in CDs at various banks.”"
Morons!
Good Intentions Gone Haywire - Forbes.com
Good Intentions Gone Haywire - Forbes.com
"Dodd-Frank requires at least 29 federal bureaus to open Offices of Minority & Women Inclusion, involving ten branches of the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and its 12 regional banks, the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
The new diversity offices will implement rules to ensure 'the fair inclusion and utilization' of minorities and women in all firms doing business with each agency.
The offices will terminate contracts with any service provider that fails to meet these as yet undetermined standards.
Just running these offices is estimated to cost over $58 million annually,"
"Dodd-Frank requires at least 29 federal bureaus to open Offices of Minority & Women Inclusion, involving ten branches of the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and its 12 regional banks, the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
The new diversity offices will implement rules to ensure 'the fair inclusion and utilization' of minorities and women in all firms doing business with each agency.
The offices will terminate contracts with any service provider that fails to meet these as yet undetermined standards.
Just running these offices is estimated to cost over $58 million annually,"
Economic Treason Not To Hire?
Economic Treason Not To Hire? - Rich Karlgaard - Digital Rules - Forbes
"When U.S., corporations sit on more than $800 billion without creating jobs, when banks hoard more than $1 trillion in profits without lending to small businesses and consumers and when health insurance companies with tens of billions in profits demand huge premium increases, there are only two words to describe such greed says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:
“Economic treason!”"
"When U.S., corporations sit on more than $800 billion without creating jobs, when banks hoard more than $1 trillion in profits without lending to small businesses and consumers and when health insurance companies with tens of billions in profits demand huge premium increases, there are only two words to describe such greed says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:
“Economic treason!”"
Your Stimulus Dollars at Work: $2 Million Per Job
Patterico's Pontifications » Your Stimulus Dollars at Work: $2 Million Per Job
"$111 Million in ARRA Funds Has Only Created 55 Jobs So Far"
"$111 Million in ARRA Funds Has Only Created 55 Jobs So Far"
Congressmen Weiner and Waxman Set Gold Hearing
Congressmen Weiner and Waxman Set Gold Hearing -- Seeking Alpha
"From the press release: 'Under Rep. Weiner's bill, companies like Goldline would be required to disclose the reasonable resale value of items being sold.'
That's great.
Are Mr. Weiner and Chairman Bernanke also going to agree to print on every dollar the reasonable expectation that its value will be eroded by inflation?
Gold investors (or speculators) are already punished by the federal government by having their investment, even in a gold exchange-traded-fund, taxed at the higher rates that apply to collectibles rather than long term capital gains.
Not to mention the fact that Mr. Weiner's regulatory push seems as much aimed at conservative journalists as at the gold-dealers.
The press release says, 'Goldline employs several conservative pundits to act as shills for its' [sic] precious metal business, including Glenn Beck, Mike Huckabee, Laura Ingraham, and Fred Thompson.
By drumming up public fears during financially uncertain times, conservative pundits are able to drive a false narrative.
Glenn Beck for example has dedicated entire segments of his program to explaining why the U.S. money supply is destined for hyperinflation with Barack Obama as president.'
Imagine the uproar if a Republican-majority Congress started investigating and having a regulatory crackdown on big advertisers in liberal outlets such as the New York Times.
The First Amendment freedom-of-the-press crowd would be marching in the streets."
"From the press release: 'Under Rep. Weiner's bill, companies like Goldline would be required to disclose the reasonable resale value of items being sold.'
That's great.
Are Mr. Weiner and Chairman Bernanke also going to agree to print on every dollar the reasonable expectation that its value will be eroded by inflation?
Gold investors (or speculators) are already punished by the federal government by having their investment, even in a gold exchange-traded-fund, taxed at the higher rates that apply to collectibles rather than long term capital gains.
Not to mention the fact that Mr. Weiner's regulatory push seems as much aimed at conservative journalists as at the gold-dealers.
The press release says, 'Goldline employs several conservative pundits to act as shills for its' [sic] precious metal business, including Glenn Beck, Mike Huckabee, Laura Ingraham, and Fred Thompson.
By drumming up public fears during financially uncertain times, conservative pundits are able to drive a false narrative.
Glenn Beck for example has dedicated entire segments of his program to explaining why the U.S. money supply is destined for hyperinflation with Barack Obama as president.'
Imagine the uproar if a Republican-majority Congress started investigating and having a regulatory crackdown on big advertisers in liberal outlets such as the New York Times.
The First Amendment freedom-of-the-press crowd would be marching in the streets."
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Critics of child-care union get favorable ruling
Petoskey News-Review - Critics of child-care union get favorable ruling
"The Michigan Supreme Court ordered a lower court on Thursday to explain why it dismissed a lawsuit challenging the unionization of 40,000 child-care providers who work at home......
The union gets 1.15 percent of the millions in state subsidies paid to providers who watch kids from low-income families....
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy sued on behalf of the women, who say the union is illegal under Michigan law because the child-care providers are independent business owners not public employees."
"The Michigan Supreme Court ordered a lower court on Thursday to explain why it dismissed a lawsuit challenging the unionization of 40,000 child-care providers who work at home......
The union gets 1.15 percent of the millions in state subsidies paid to providers who watch kids from low-income families....
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy sued on behalf of the women, who say the union is illegal under Michigan law because the child-care providers are independent business owners not public employees."
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Michigan jobs subsidized at more than $100,000 each
Michigan jobs subsidized at more than $100,000 each [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"But Gov. Granholm didn't mention one fact:
It was the $374 million price tag in federal and state subsidies it took to get A123 Systems to put its plant in Livonia.
Granholm stated the plan would account for 3,300 jobs, meaning the taxpayers paid about $113,000 per job"
"But Gov. Granholm didn't mention one fact:
It was the $374 million price tag in federal and state subsidies it took to get A123 Systems to put its plant in Livonia.
Granholm stated the plan would account for 3,300 jobs, meaning the taxpayers paid about $113,000 per job"
Hello Michigan
Hello Michigan: "How does Washington spend YOUR MONEY??? $800,000 of Economic Stimulus on African Genital-Washing Program"
No Social Security boost again in ’11
No Social Security boost again in ’11
"In mid-October, some bad news for seniors almost certainly will become official:
There will be no cost-of-living increase added to Social Security checks in 2011.
This will be the second year in a row without a cost-of-living increase.
The consumer price numbers to justify an increase just are not there — again."
Hey!
Name any federal, state, county, city, township, etc. workers who isn't getting a raise.........(hint....they all are)
Why do the sheeple and the votrons just give their money away?
"In mid-October, some bad news for seniors almost certainly will become official:
There will be no cost-of-living increase added to Social Security checks in 2011.
This will be the second year in a row without a cost-of-living increase.
The consumer price numbers to justify an increase just are not there — again."
Hey!
Name any federal, state, county, city, township, etc. workers who isn't getting a raise.........(hint....they all are)
Why do the sheeple and the votrons just give their money away?
US women more likely to accept climate science than men, study finds
US women more likely to accept climate science than men, study finds Leo Hickman Environment guardian.co.uk:
"examined eight years of data from Gallup's annual environment poll and found that 'women tend to believe the scientific consensus on global warming more than men'.
However, he also discovered that his findings reinforced past research which suggests women lack confidence in their science comprehension."
Well...duh.....
"examined eight years of data from Gallup's annual environment poll and found that 'women tend to believe the scientific consensus on global warming more than men'.
However, he also discovered that his findings reinforced past research which suggests women lack confidence in their science comprehension."
Well...duh.....
Are poll workers being used to inflate employment totals?
Are poll workers being used to inflate employment totals? - NYPOST.com
"Workers at polling places for today's primary and November's general election are being required to file tax withholding forms for the first time ever in a move that could be aimed at inflating the nation's employment numbers.
Is this really a little Election Eve trick?
Here's what I learned, you decide."
Read it and realize that our government is at war with the citizens of our USA.
"Workers at polling places for today's primary and November's general election are being required to file tax withholding forms for the first time ever in a move that could be aimed at inflating the nation's employment numbers.
Is this really a little Election Eve trick?
Here's what I learned, you decide."
Read it and realize that our government is at war with the citizens of our USA.
Consumers Energy introduces new rates in preparation for Chevy Volt, other electric vehicles
Consumers Energy introduces new rates in preparation for Chevy Volt, other electric vehicles MLive.com
"'We want to encourage people to charge off-peak during the evening and night time,' Gerber said."
It's sorta hard to believe this guy is serious about "encouraging" folks to use electricity at night when the only customers who get this option are self-admitted tree huggers.
Why not offer this to all customers?
Run the pool pump, air conditioner, washer/dryer, dishwasher, lawn sprinkler, etc. at night and get a discount (while you reduce peak usage!).
Apparently not!
Another purely political move in our "Pure Michigan" state of disaster.
"'We want to encourage people to charge off-peak during the evening and night time,' Gerber said."
It's sorta hard to believe this guy is serious about "encouraging" folks to use electricity at night when the only customers who get this option are self-admitted tree huggers.
Why not offer this to all customers?
Run the pool pump, air conditioner, washer/dryer, dishwasher, lawn sprinkler, etc. at night and get a discount (while you reduce peak usage!).
Apparently not!
Another purely political move in our "Pure Michigan" state of disaster.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
New jobs in Cuba? Raising rabbits, making bricks
New jobs in Cuba? Raising rabbits, making bricks- msnbc.com
"Cuba's communist leaders have already determined what they want soon-to-be-dismissed workers to do after they get their pink slips in massive government layoffs, detailing a plan for them to raise rabbits, paint buildings, make bricks, collect garbage and pilot ferries across Havana's bay."
Imagine what the eco-animal libs would do with Castro's suggestions here in the good old Obamo-usa?
And make bricks?
Collect garbage without a union!!!!
And ferries...is that an outreach to SanFran....?
"Cuba's communist leaders have already determined what they want soon-to-be-dismissed workers to do after they get their pink slips in massive government layoffs, detailing a plan for them to raise rabbits, paint buildings, make bricks, collect garbage and pilot ferries across Havana's bay."
Imagine what the eco-animal libs would do with Castro's suggestions here in the good old Obamo-usa?
And make bricks?
Collect garbage without a union!!!!
And ferries...is that an outreach to SanFran....?
Feds target 60 hunters in Kansas hunting probe
Feds target 60 hunters in Kansas hunting probe - Yahoo! Sports
“The state of Kansas has paid out over $100,000 to independent contractors to thin the Kansas deer herd for management purposes,” Kerns said in an e-mail.
“And now our tax money is being spent making federal cases out of alleged rednecks who supposedly harvest an extra deer.”"
Just who is our USA "justice" department at war with?
“The state of Kansas has paid out over $100,000 to independent contractors to thin the Kansas deer herd for management purposes,” Kerns said in an e-mail.
“And now our tax money is being spent making federal cases out of alleged rednecks who supposedly harvest an extra deer.”"
Just who is our USA "justice" department at war with?
City of Detroit lawyer: We know who killed stripper Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene
City of Detroit lawyer: We know who killed stripper Tamara 'Strawberry' Greene MLive.com
"The city of Detroit says it knows who killed stripper Tamara Greene in 2003 but wants to keep that and other information secret while its investigation continues.
A lawyer for the city made those revelations Monday in a motion asking a federal judge to let Detroit file a sealed request to dismiss a lawsuit by Greene's family."
This is weird.
"The city of Detroit says it knows who killed stripper Tamara Greene in 2003 but wants to keep that and other information secret while its investigation continues.
A lawyer for the city made those revelations Monday in a motion asking a federal judge to let Detroit file a sealed request to dismiss a lawsuit by Greene's family."
This is weird.
OUT OF CONTROL MICHELLE OBAMA's SPENDING SPREE
OUT OF CONTROL MICHELLE OBAMA's SPENDING SPREE - Celebrity News Gossip - National Enquirer
"After blowing nearly a half-million dollars on a Spanish shopping spree, MICHELLE OBAMA has plans to spend a whopping $2 million in the coming year – while the nation struggles with its worst recession ever.
Nearly 15 million people are unemployed, but that hasn’t stopped the first lady from “spending like Marie Antoinette” and appearing to live it up “like a lottery winner,” fume outraged critics."
"After blowing nearly a half-million dollars on a Spanish shopping spree, MICHELLE OBAMA has plans to spend a whopping $2 million in the coming year – while the nation struggles with its worst recession ever.
Nearly 15 million people are unemployed, but that hasn’t stopped the first lady from “spending like Marie Antoinette” and appearing to live it up “like a lottery winner,” fume outraged critics."
Koran burner Derek Fenton fired from his job at NJ Transit
Koran burner Derek Fenton fired from his job at NJ Transit
"A radical who burned pages from the Koran outside a planned mosque near Ground Zero was fired from his job at NJ Transit, sources and authorities confirmed.
Derek Fenton, an 11-year employee at NJ Transit, was fired Monday, the agency said in a statement, two days after he was photographed burning the Koran.
'Mr. Fenton's public actions violated New Jersey Transit's code of ethics,' NJ Transit said.
'NJ Transit concluded that Mr. Fenton violated his trust as a state employee and therefore was dismissed.'
Fenton's hate-filled display occurred during a protest against the mosque on the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11"
Ya think if he burned an American flag, bible, Book of Mormon or Torah he'd get fired?
"A radical who burned pages from the Koran outside a planned mosque near Ground Zero was fired from his job at NJ Transit, sources and authorities confirmed.
Derek Fenton, an 11-year employee at NJ Transit, was fired Monday, the agency said in a statement, two days after he was photographed burning the Koran.
'Mr. Fenton's public actions violated New Jersey Transit's code of ethics,' NJ Transit said.
'NJ Transit concluded that Mr. Fenton violated his trust as a state employee and therefore was dismissed.'
Fenton's hate-filled display occurred during a protest against the mosque on the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11"
Ya think if he burned an American flag, bible, Book of Mormon or Torah he'd get fired?
Reid adds controversial immigration measure to defense bill « - Blogs from CNN.com
CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Reid adds controversial immigration measure to defense bill
"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday he will add the DREAM Act, a controversial immigration measure, to a defense policy bill the Senate will take up next week.
The decision means the defense bill, which often passes with bipartisan support, will be home to two major, thorny political issues – the other being the repeal of the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.
Reid called the DREAM Act 'really important' and said it should be passed because it provides a path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants who go to college or serve in the military.
DREAM is an acronym for Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act."
This is your democrat party folks.
"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday he will add the DREAM Act, a controversial immigration measure, to a defense policy bill the Senate will take up next week.
The decision means the defense bill, which often passes with bipartisan support, will be home to two major, thorny political issues – the other being the repeal of the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.
Reid called the DREAM Act 'really important' and said it should be passed because it provides a path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants who go to college or serve in the military.
DREAM is an acronym for Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act."
This is your democrat party folks.
Cuba announces mass layoffs in bid to spur private sector
Cuba announces mass layoffs in bid to spur private sector Reuters
"'We have to erase forever the notion that Cuba is the only country in the world in which people can live without working,' Castro said, upon announcing in general terms his plans to cut state payrolls and increase self employment in an August speech to the National Assembly.
According to Communist party sources who have seen the detailed plan to 'reorganize the labor force,' Cuba expects to issue 250,000 new licenses for self-employment by the close of 2011, almost twice the current number, and create 200,000 other non-state jobs."
Castro smarter than Obama?
Who'd of guessed?
"'We have to erase forever the notion that Cuba is the only country in the world in which people can live without working,' Castro said, upon announcing in general terms his plans to cut state payrolls and increase self employment in an August speech to the National Assembly.
According to Communist party sources who have seen the detailed plan to 'reorganize the labor force,' Cuba expects to issue 250,000 new licenses for self-employment by the close of 2011, almost twice the current number, and create 200,000 other non-state jobs."
Castro smarter than Obama?
Who'd of guessed?
The Return of No-Money Down
The Return of No-Money Down - Megan McArdle - Business - The Atlantic
"What truly boggles the mind is that the government still thinks that it's somehow a good idea to help push people with basically no savings into homeownership.
Do they want to make sure that a whole new class of financially marginal people can enjoy the benefits of foreclosure?"
Insanity-doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
"What truly boggles the mind is that the government still thinks that it's somehow a good idea to help push people with basically no savings into homeownership.
Do they want to make sure that a whole new class of financially marginal people can enjoy the benefits of foreclosure?"
Insanity-doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Left-Wing Terrorism Surges In Europe, As Governments Dismantle Social Safety Net
Left-Wing Terrorism Surges In Europe, As Governments Dismantle Social Safety Net
"Spain, Greece and Italy reported a total of 40 attacks by left-wing and anarchist groups for 2009.
This constitutes an increase of 43 % compared to 2008; the number of attacks more than doubled since 2007."
"Spain, Greece and Italy reported a total of 40 attacks by left-wing and anarchist groups for 2009.
This constitutes an increase of 43 % compared to 2008; the number of attacks more than doubled since 2007."
How ObamaCare Guts Medicare
Peter Ferrara and Larry Hunter: How ObamaCare Guts Medicare - WSJ.com
"In his analysis accompanying the recently released Annual Report of the Medicare Board of Trustees, Richard Foster, Medicare's chief actuary, noted that Medicare payment rates for doctors and hospitals serving seniors will be cut by 30% over the next three years.
Under the policies of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, by 2019 Medicare payment rates will be lower than under Medicaid."
"In his analysis accompanying the recently released Annual Report of the Medicare Board of Trustees, Richard Foster, Medicare's chief actuary, noted that Medicare payment rates for doctors and hospitals serving seniors will be cut by 30% over the next three years.
Under the policies of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, by 2019 Medicare payment rates will be lower than under Medicaid."
The Grand Valley State University energy center in Muskegon is getting out of fuel cell operations
The Grand Valley State University energy center in Muskegon is getting out of fuel cell operations MLive.com
"The 250-kilowatt fuel cell, which converts natural gas directly into electricity, can produce much more power than the energy center building needs.
It was purchased, along with a solar roof and a battery storage system, with a $3 million alternative energy grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission."
No problem!
It was paid for with "free money"!
"The 250-kilowatt fuel cell, which converts natural gas directly into electricity, can produce much more power than the energy center building needs.
It was purchased, along with a solar roof and a battery storage system, with a $3 million alternative energy grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission."
No problem!
It was paid for with "free money"!
Michigan budget deal for 2011
Michigan budget deal for 2011 [Mackinac Center]
"with the end of federal stimulus subsidies, revenue projections for the following fiscal year fall off a cliff.
The early retirement pension boost — similar to one already adopted for public school employees earlier this year — is essentially a one-time gimmick that at least in part steals from future taxpayers so that current legislators can spend more today."
"with the end of federal stimulus subsidies, revenue projections for the following fiscal year fall off a cliff.
The early retirement pension boost — similar to one already adopted for public school employees earlier this year — is essentially a one-time gimmick that at least in part steals from future taxpayers so that current legislators can spend more today."
Doomsday warnings of US apocalypse gain ground
Doomsday warnings of US apocalypse gain ground
"'The US has run out of bullets,' Roubini told an economic forum in Italy earlier this month.
"Any shock at this point can tip you back into recession.'"
"'The US has run out of bullets,' Roubini told an economic forum in Italy earlier this month.
"Any shock at this point can tip you back into recession.'"
Sunday, September 12, 2010
AUSTRALIAN LAW PROFESSOR SMOKES KORAN IN A JOINT.
AUSTRALIAN LAW PROFESSOR SMOKES KORAN IN A JOINT.
"a University of Queensland academic has posted an internet video of himself using a page from the Muslim holy book to roll and smoke what appears to be a joint"
Wow dude...what a rush....and it helps me with my pain.....dude....
"a University of Queensland academic has posted an internet video of himself using a page from the Muslim holy book to roll and smoke what appears to be a joint"
Wow dude...what a rush....and it helps me with my pain.....dude....
Big party week for the Obamas
Big party week for the Obamas - TheHill.com
"President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have a packed social schedule this week, with two major galas and a reception for college athletes."
And the sucka was too busy to show up at Ground Zero on 9-11........
"President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have a packed social schedule this week, with two major galas and a reception for college athletes."
And the sucka was too busy to show up at Ground Zero on 9-11........
Barack Obama is the most antibusiness president in a generation, perhaps in American history.
Forbes.com - Magazine Article
"Barack Obama is the most antibusiness president in a generation, perhaps in American history.
Thanks to him the era of big government is back.
Obama runs up taxpayer debt not in the billions but in the trillions.
He has expanded the federal government's control over home mortgages, investment banking, health care, autos and energy.
The Weekly Standard summarizes Obama's approach as omnipotence at home, impotence abroad."
"Barack Obama is the most antibusiness president in a generation, perhaps in American history.
Thanks to him the era of big government is back.
Obama runs up taxpayer debt not in the billions but in the trillions.
He has expanded the federal government's control over home mortgages, investment banking, health care, autos and energy.
The Weekly Standard summarizes Obama's approach as omnipotence at home, impotence abroad."
Imagining Islam
Imagining Islam - Article - National Review Online
"Such an Islam, over nine long years, would have risen up and made itself heard.
It would have identified by name and condemned with moral outrage the imposters purporting to act in its name.
It would have honored America’s sacrifice of blood and treasure in the liberation of oppressed Muslim peoples.
It would have said “thank you” to our troops.
It would have joined America, without ambiguity or hesitation, in crushing terror networks and dismantling the regimes that abet them.
It would not have needed trillion-dollar American investments to forge democracies; it would naturally have adopted democracy on its own."
It has done nothing other than support the Ground Zero mosque and accusing those who oppose it of racism and islamaphobia.
"Such an Islam, over nine long years, would have risen up and made itself heard.
It would have identified by name and condemned with moral outrage the imposters purporting to act in its name.
It would have honored America’s sacrifice of blood and treasure in the liberation of oppressed Muslim peoples.
It would have said “thank you” to our troops.
It would have joined America, without ambiguity or hesitation, in crushing terror networks and dismantling the regimes that abet them.
It would not have needed trillion-dollar American investments to forge democracies; it would naturally have adopted democracy on its own."
It has done nothing other than support the Ground Zero mosque and accusing those who oppose it of racism and islamaphobia.
US state steps in to meet city’s debt cost
FT.com / US / Economy & Fed - US state steps in to meet city’s debt cost
"The state of Pennsylvania has stepped in to help its capital city Harrisburg avoid a default by advancing next year’s state aid so that the money can be used to make a $3.3m bond interest payment due this week.
On Sunday, Ed Rendell, the governor of Pennsylvania, announced a $4.3m cash transfer and said missing the bond payment was “not an option”."
The collapse is coming!
"The state of Pennsylvania has stepped in to help its capital city Harrisburg avoid a default by advancing next year’s state aid so that the money can be used to make a $3.3m bond interest payment due this week.
On Sunday, Ed Rendell, the governor of Pennsylvania, announced a $4.3m cash transfer and said missing the bond payment was “not an option”."
The collapse is coming!
Bribing the public with the public's money | Washington Examiner
Examiner Editorial: Bribing the public with the public's money Washington Examiner
"as government control and dependency increases, American competitiveness at home and abroad decreases.
The United States was ranked No. 1 by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum in 2008, but slipped to second place last year and is now fourth -- behind Switzerland, Sweden and Singapore.
In his 1835 classic 'Democracy in America,' Alexis de Tocqueville prophetically warned, 'The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.'
Now that the politicians have made that discovery, the issue is what will the public do about it this November."
"as government control and dependency increases, American competitiveness at home and abroad decreases.
The United States was ranked No. 1 by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum in 2008, but slipped to second place last year and is now fourth -- behind Switzerland, Sweden and Singapore.
In his 1835 classic 'Democracy in America,' Alexis de Tocqueville prophetically warned, 'The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money.'
Now that the politicians have made that discovery, the issue is what will the public do about it this November."
Mich. child care workers sue to break from union
My Way News - Mich. child care workers sue to break from union
"Peggy Mashke tends to 12 children for 12 hours a day at her home, so she was surprised to get a letter welcoming her to the United Auto Workers union.
'I thought it was a joke,' said Mashke, 50, of northern Michigan's Ogemaw County.
'I work out of my home.
I'm not an auto worker.
How can I become a member of the UAW?
I didn't get it.'
Willing or not, Mashke and 40,000 other at-home providers are members of a labor partnership that represents people across Michigan who watch children from low-income families.
Two unions receive 1.15 percent of the state subsidies granted to those providers, or more than $1 million a year."
"Peggy Mashke tends to 12 children for 12 hours a day at her home, so she was surprised to get a letter welcoming her to the United Auto Workers union.
'I thought it was a joke,' said Mashke, 50, of northern Michigan's Ogemaw County.
'I work out of my home.
I'm not an auto worker.
How can I become a member of the UAW?
I didn't get it.'
Willing or not, Mashke and 40,000 other at-home providers are members of a labor partnership that represents people across Michigan who watch children from low-income families.
Two unions receive 1.15 percent of the state subsidies granted to those providers, or more than $1 million a year."
Thomas Edison, You're Under Arrest
Thomas Edison, You're Under Arrest - IBD - Investors.com
"Eco-Extremism: A light bulb factory closes in Virginia as mandated fluorescents are made in China. It's now a crime to make or ship for sale 75-watt incandescent bulbs in the European Union. Welcome to green hell."
"Eco-Extremism: A light bulb factory closes in Virginia as mandated fluorescents are made in China. It's now a crime to make or ship for sale 75-watt incandescent bulbs in the European Union. Welcome to green hell."
Bed Bug Registry - Check Apartments and Hotels Across North America
Bed Bug Registry - Check Apartments and Hotels Across North America
"The Bed Bug Registry is a free, public database of user-submitted bed bug reports from across the United States and Canada."
"The Bed Bug Registry is a free, public database of user-submitted bed bug reports from across the United States and Canada."
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