Sunday, November 14, 2010
Obama White House Hands Out 111 Obamacare Waivers- Hides It on Website
and look at the waivers:
http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/approved_applications_for_waiver.html
Mostly unions and other Friends-of-Barry!
Where is the MSM on this patently clear bribery?
Driving for CATA a lucrative job for some
"Driving a public transit bus can be a six-figure gig in Lansing - if you're willing to work overtime.
A driver from the Capital Area Transportation Authority made $140,900 in 2009.
He put in nearly 2,200 hours of overtime, which averages about 42 extra hours a week.He was one of 25 drivers who earned more than $80,000 last year.
The top hourly pay, before overtime, for bus drivers last year was $22.11, which equates to about $46,000 a year for a full-time driver."
Not including overtime and benefits!
Ralph Kramden would freak out!
One of America's 'Most Governed' States
One of America's 'Most Governed' States [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Federal employees are higher paid on average in Michigan, earning $61,647 according to BLS 2009 data. State employees earned $55,032 and local government workers earned $43,546.
Michigan Capitol Confidential has done several stories involving salaries of state and local government workers.
The salary history of a Michigan public school teacher: wwww.MichCapCon.com/12874
The six figure cops of Sterling Heights: www.MichCapCon.com/13333
Thirty-one MEDC salaries top $100,000: www.MichCapCon.com/13302
The 600-student district with the $300,000 superintendent: www.MichCapCon.com/13604"
"Federal employees are higher paid on average in Michigan, earning $61,647 according to BLS 2009 data. State employees earned $55,032 and local government workers earned $43,546.
Michigan Capitol Confidential has done several stories involving salaries of state and local government workers.
The salary history of a Michigan public school teacher: wwww.MichCapCon.com/12874
The six figure cops of Sterling Heights: www.MichCapCon.com/13333
Thirty-one MEDC salaries top $100,000: www.MichCapCon.com/13302
The 600-student district with the $300,000 superintendent: www.MichCapCon.com/13604"
American Thinker: Clarice's Pieces: Restoring American Stature Abroad
American Thinker: Clarice's Pieces: Restoring American Stature Abroad
"No one's paying attention to details
Sometimes, pictures do convey things better than words.
This picture of this first lady in Indonesia with the president and Indonesia's prime minister tells us a great deal if we study it carefully.
Yes, Michelle Obama looks tacky and ill dressed.
So badly decked out -- that a rear shot of the threesome makes it look as if she hastily threw this pantsuit over a sleeveless dress she'd worn elsewhere during the day -- as she might have had this mosque visit been an afterthought or the protocol about appropriate garb been ignored.
Yes, she looks angry and uncomfortable, but there's more.
Keep looking and you'll see a White House in utter disarray and a President who has allowed his wife to be publicly discomfited and humiliated.
As is customary when visiting a mosque, the Indonesian leader, Barack, and Michelle are shoeless.
As an insult to her, the carpet spread over the hot, sharp bricks they are walking on is wide enough for only two people.
It would be rude for Michelle to walk ahead of the two men; it would diminish her to have her walk behind them; doubtless it would be a diplomatic gaffe if the Obamas walked together behind or in front of their host.
So, we have a picture of the first lady, poorly garbed, hobbling barefooted over hot, sharp bricks while her husband and the host smile and chat in comfort on the carpet.
Any reasonably adept advance team would have prevented this by making sure the first lady received the respectful treatment of a place on the carpet or an invitation to another event.
After the fact one wonders, assuming this was an unanticipated breach of etiquette, why the White House allowed these pictures to be taken and released."
This disastrous visit is simply the latest sign of our "emperor's" disappearing clothes.
Read it all.
"No one's paying attention to details
Sometimes, pictures do convey things better than words.
This picture of this first lady in Indonesia with the president and Indonesia's prime minister tells us a great deal if we study it carefully.
Yes, Michelle Obama looks tacky and ill dressed.
So badly decked out -- that a rear shot of the threesome makes it look as if she hastily threw this pantsuit over a sleeveless dress she'd worn elsewhere during the day -- as she might have had this mosque visit been an afterthought or the protocol about appropriate garb been ignored.
Yes, she looks angry and uncomfortable, but there's more.
Keep looking and you'll see a White House in utter disarray and a President who has allowed his wife to be publicly discomfited and humiliated.
As is customary when visiting a mosque, the Indonesian leader, Barack, and Michelle are shoeless.
As an insult to her, the carpet spread over the hot, sharp bricks they are walking on is wide enough for only two people.
It would be rude for Michelle to walk ahead of the two men; it would diminish her to have her walk behind them; doubtless it would be a diplomatic gaffe if the Obamas walked together behind or in front of their host.
So, we have a picture of the first lady, poorly garbed, hobbling barefooted over hot, sharp bricks while her husband and the host smile and chat in comfort on the carpet.
Any reasonably adept advance team would have prevented this by making sure the first lady received the respectful treatment of a place on the carpet or an invitation to another event.
After the fact one wonders, assuming this was an unanticipated breach of etiquette, why the White House allowed these pictures to be taken and released."
This disastrous visit is simply the latest sign of our "emperor's" disappearing clothes.
Read it all.
Latino kids now majority in state's public schools
Latino kids now majority in state's public schools
"In comparison, 27 percent of California's 6.2 million students identified themselves as white"
"In comparison, 27 percent of California's 6.2 million students identified themselves as white"
Taxpayers Provide More Than 25 Percent of NPR's Funding, Analyst Says
FoxNews.com - Taxpayers Provide More Than 25 Percent of NPR's Funding, Analyst Says
"the network insists it gets no more than 3 percent of its total budget from taxpayers.
But one analyst has argued that NPR's $166 million budget is actually made up of more than 25 percent of taxpayer dollars and that its member stations across the country haul in another 40 percent of public funds."
"the network insists it gets no more than 3 percent of its total budget from taxpayers.
But one analyst has argued that NPR's $166 million budget is actually made up of more than 25 percent of taxpayer dollars and that its member stations across the country haul in another 40 percent of public funds."
Saturday, November 13, 2010
One and done: To be a great president, Obama should not seek reelection in 2012
Opinion One and done: To be a great president, Obama should not seek reelection in 2012
"To that end, we believe Obama should announce immediately that he will not be a candidate for reelection in 2012."
"To that end, we believe Obama should announce immediately that he will not be a candidate for reelection in 2012."
Super-sized pensions, and a doomsday scenario
Super-sized pensions, and a doomsday scenario - The Red Tape Chronicles - msnbc.com
"In New York, a 44-year-old firefighter retires with a $101,000 a year pension, for life.
Near Chicago, a parks commissioner quits and begins collecting a $166,000 pension – a sum sweetened by $50,000 thanks to a one-time retirement year windfall of $270,000.
And in California, a former city manager pulls down $500,000 in retirement checks every year."
"In New York, a 44-year-old firefighter retires with a $101,000 a year pension, for life.
Near Chicago, a parks commissioner quits and begins collecting a $166,000 pension – a sum sweetened by $50,000 thanks to a one-time retirement year windfall of $270,000.
And in California, a former city manager pulls down $500,000 in retirement checks every year."
Friday, November 12, 2010
Man Eats His Own Beard at Knifepoint Over Botched Lawnmower Sale
Man Eats His Own Beard at Knifepoint Over Botched Lawnmower Sale
"There are big stories, and then there are Big Stories, and Lexington, Kentucky's LEX 18 News has got one hell of a Big Story right here"
"There are big stories, and then there are Big Stories, and Lexington, Kentucky's LEX 18 News has got one hell of a Big Story right here"
More federal workers' pay tops $150,000
More federal workers' pay tops $150,000 - USATODAY.com
"The number of federal workers earning $150,000 or more a year has soared tenfold in the past five years and doubled since President Obama took office, a USA TODAY analysis finds."
"The number of federal workers earning $150,000 or more a year has soared tenfold in the past five years and doubled since President Obama took office, a USA TODAY analysis finds."
Earmark Myths and Realities
Earmark Myths and Realities - By Sen. Tom Coburn - The Corner - National Review Online
"As Senate Republicans prepare to vote on an earmark moratorium, I would encourage my colleagues to consider four myths and four realities of the debate."
Read this and contact Rep. elect Huizenga and every newspaper you can!
Bill Huizenga for Congress • P.O. Box 254 Zeeland, MI 49464 • bill@huizengaforcongress.com616-748-1234 • Paid for by Huizenga for Congress • Dave Nienhuis CPA, Treasurer
"As Senate Republicans prepare to vote on an earmark moratorium, I would encourage my colleagues to consider four myths and four realities of the debate."
Read this and contact Rep. elect Huizenga and every newspaper you can!
Bill Huizenga for Congress • P.O. Box 254 Zeeland, MI 49464 • bill@huizengaforcongress.com616-748-1234 • Paid for by Huizenga for Congress • Dave Nienhuis CPA, Treasurer
Rebranded ACORN Network Will Target Battleground States in 2012
"But contrary to what has been widely reported, the ACORN network has already reconstituted itself under new generic sounding names in anticipation of the 2012 elections, Matthew Vadum, a senior editor and analyst with the Capital Research Center (CRC), explained in an interview.
“This bankruptcy filing is really a public relations head fake,” he said.“ACORN is altering its organizational structure because the name has been sullied and damaged.
But it remains a potent force.”
Moreover, he added, the congressional funding ban that went into effect last year is now lifted."
School Makes Boy Take American Flag Off Bike
School Makes Boy Take American Flag Off Bike - KTXL
"13-year-old Cody Alicea rides with an American flag on the back of his bike.
He says he does this to be patriotic and to honor veterans, like his own grandfather, Robert.
He's had the flag on his bike for two months but Monday, was asked told to take it down.
A school official at Denair Middle School told Cody some students had been complaining about the flag and it was no longer allowed on school property."
"13-year-old Cody Alicea rides with an American flag on the back of his bike.
He says he does this to be patriotic and to honor veterans, like his own grandfather, Robert.
He's had the flag on his bike for two months but Monday, was asked told to take it down.
A school official at Denair Middle School told Cody some students had been complaining about the flag and it was no longer allowed on school property."
Court order blocks Okla. amendment on Islamic law
My Way News - Court order blocks Okla. amendment on Islamic law
"A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a state constitutional amendment that prohibits state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases."
"A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a state constitutional amendment that prohibits state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases."
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Illinois congressmen paid campaign funds to wives
Illinois congressmen paid campaign funds to wives - chicagotribune.com
"The campaign to re-elect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has given wife Sandi Jackson's company at least $315,000 for her work.
Rep. Bobby Rush's campaign has paid his wife, Carolyn Rush, more than $240,000 to serve as a consultant."
Democrat SCUM!
"The campaign to re-elect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has given wife Sandi Jackson's company at least $315,000 for her work.
Rep. Bobby Rush's campaign has paid his wife, Carolyn Rush, more than $240,000 to serve as a consultant."
Democrat SCUM!
Izzo previews 2011 class; LSJ previews 2010-11 team
Izzo previews 2011 class; LSJ previews 2010-11 team - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"Today is both national signing day and LSJ basketball preview section day.
Both should be national holidays.
First, Tom Izzo was able to speak about the four players who signed national letters of intent today -- wings Branden Dawson, Dwaun Anderson, Brandan Kearney and point guard Travis Trice."
"Today is both national signing day and LSJ basketball preview section day.
Both should be national holidays.
First, Tom Izzo was able to speak about the four players who signed national letters of intent today -- wings Branden Dawson, Dwaun Anderson, Brandan Kearney and point guard Travis Trice."
‘Burn in Hell’: Muslim Protesters Disrupt British Veterans Day
‘Burn in Hell’: Muslim Protesters Disrupt British Veterans Day The Blaze
"“British soldiers burn in hell” and banners saying “Islam will dominate” and “Our dead are in paradise, your dead are in hell.”"
"“British soldiers burn in hell” and banners saying “Islam will dominate” and “Our dead are in paradise, your dead are in hell.”"
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Illinois congressmen paid campaign funds to wives - chicagotribune.com
Illinois congressmen paid campaign funds to wives - chicagotribune.com
"Two Illinois congressmen have paid their wives hundreds of thousands of dollars out of their campaign funds in the last decade, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission.
The campaign to re-elect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has given wife Sandi Jackson's company at least $315,000 for her work.
Rep. Bobby Rush's campaign has paid his wife, Carolyn Rush, more than $240,000 to serve as a consultant.
Two other Chicago-area congressmen, Danny Davis and Luis Gutierrez, have given their wives smaller amounts for doing campaign work.
The four lawmakers, all Democrats, were re-elected last week."
not only is this disgusting, the liberal media's cover up is even worse!
"Two Illinois congressmen have paid their wives hundreds of thousands of dollars out of their campaign funds in the last decade, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission.
The campaign to re-elect Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has given wife Sandi Jackson's company at least $315,000 for her work.
Rep. Bobby Rush's campaign has paid his wife, Carolyn Rush, more than $240,000 to serve as a consultant.
Two other Chicago-area congressmen, Danny Davis and Luis Gutierrez, have given their wives smaller amounts for doing campaign work.
The four lawmakers, all Democrats, were re-elected last week."
not only is this disgusting, the liberal media's cover up is even worse!
Air Pelosi Ends
Air Pelosi Ends - By Kathryn Jean Lopez - The Corner - National Review Online
"There’s been a lot of controversy about the expense of and use of military aircraft to get Speakers of the House around in recent years — especially when Nancy Pelosi asked for an upgrade (and because she’s a she).
That is apparently about to end.
Presumptive Speaker Boehner just told reporters he’s flown commercial for 20 years and will continue to do so as Speaker."
This is a BIG deal to me.
"There’s been a lot of controversy about the expense of and use of military aircraft to get Speakers of the House around in recent years — especially when Nancy Pelosi asked for an upgrade (and because she’s a she).
That is apparently about to end.
Presumptive Speaker Boehner just told reporters he’s flown commercial for 20 years and will continue to do so as Speaker."
This is a BIG deal to me.
Izzo previews 2011 class
Izzo previews 2011 class; LSJ previews 2010-11 team - LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe
"Today is both national signing day and LSJ basketball preview section day.
Both should be national holidays."
"Today is both national signing day and LSJ basketball preview section day.
Both should be national holidays."
Muskegon-area businesses offer discounts, complimentary services to veterans
Muskegon-area businesses offer discounts, complimentary services to veterans MLive.com
"Muskegon-area businesses believe that money talks, and it’s particularly good at saying, “Thank you.”"
This is cool!
"Muskegon-area businesses believe that money talks, and it’s particularly good at saying, “Thank you.”"
This is cool!
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