Union study says Michigan's public employees are not overpaid MLive.com
"But Thursday’s study by Jeffrey Keefe for the Economic Policy Institute in Washington found when educational attainment is factored in, public wages are out of line with the private sector only to the extent they’re less."
Let's see the study!
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Michigan Carpenters’ Union Constructing a Fake Dispute
Michigan Carpenters’ Union Constructing a Fake Dispute [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters is no longer playing by these rules.
Since last summer, the union has been organizing demonstrations against an employer that MRCC members do not work for — supposedly on behalf of construction workers that the union does not represent — and using demonstrators who are not employees of the company being targeted.
Indeed, the demonstrators are frequently not MRCC members either, nor even construction workers at all.
Welcome to “bannering,” a new method being deployed by Big Labor bosses who wish to continue exerting their influence over a marketplace where employers, customers and workers have turned sharply against using union labor."
"the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters is no longer playing by these rules.
Since last summer, the union has been organizing demonstrations against an employer that MRCC members do not work for — supposedly on behalf of construction workers that the union does not represent — and using demonstrators who are not employees of the company being targeted.
Indeed, the demonstrators are frequently not MRCC members either, nor even construction workers at all.
Welcome to “bannering,” a new method being deployed by Big Labor bosses who wish to continue exerting their influence over a marketplace where employers, customers and workers have turned sharply against using union labor."
MSU's "Fairly Ridiculous" FOIA Compliance
MSU's "Fairly Ridiculous" FOIA Compliance [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"When Michigan State University officials refused to comment on a plagiarism investigation directed at a professor, Michael Van Beek decided to put in a Freedom of Information Act request to find out what was going on."
"When Michigan State University officials refused to comment on a plagiarism investigation directed at a professor, Michael Van Beek decided to put in a Freedom of Information Act request to find out what was going on."
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
2012 46th Democratic National Convention: Charlotte, North Carolina
BarackObama.com 2012 46th Democratic National Convention: Charlotte, North Carolina
"Peoples Convention"?
Yeah, right.......
This dude is focused like a laser on one thing and one thing only.....himself.
"Peoples Convention"?
Yeah, right.......
This dude is focused like a laser on one thing and one thing only.....himself.
ObamaCare Repeal: Harry Reid Confronted in Gourmet Market
Berkshire Blog®™: ObamaCare Repeal: Harry Reid Confronted in Gourmet Market
"McLean, VA -- U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) may never go grocery shopping for his wife again.
While shopping this past Saturday afternoon amongst the food aisles at his local gourmet grocer in McLean, Virginia, Sen. Reid came across a fellow shopper who recognized him and asked a question that the senior senator from Nevada plainly did not want to answer."
Heh....
"McLean, VA -- U.S. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) may never go grocery shopping for his wife again.
While shopping this past Saturday afternoon amongst the food aisles at his local gourmet grocer in McLean, Virginia, Sen. Reid came across a fellow shopper who recognized him and asked a question that the senior senator from Nevada plainly did not want to answer."
Heh....
The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MICHAEL TOTTEN: The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt. Key bit: “What Mubarak and the Shah both …
"MICHAEL TOTTEN:
The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt. Key bit:
If they would have made concessions when they were in a position of power, they could have ne
"MICHAEL TOTTEN:
The Iranian Revolution Echoes in Egypt. Key bit:
If they would have made concessions when they were in a position of power, they could have ne
“What Mubarak and the Shah both failed to understand is that if you make concessions when you’re weak it just increases the appetite for more concessions.
gotiated a smooth transition to a less authoritarian government.”"
Michigan public pay exceeded private pay since 2000
Michigan public pay exceeded private pay since 2000, Gov. Rick Snyder's fiscal guide says MLive.com
"In 2009, average compensation, salary and benefits, for state employees, totaled $85,076.
For teachers, $75,137, and for local government workers, $57,333.
The average private sector benefit package was $39,986."
"In 2009, average compensation, salary and benefits, for state employees, totaled $85,076.
For teachers, $75,137, and for local government workers, $57,333.
The average private sector benefit package was $39,986."
Does Egypt Miss Dubya? Misunderestimating Democracy’s Appeal
Does Egypt Miss Dubya? Misunderestimating Democracy’s Appeal
"When Barack Obama first ran for the White House, a key argument he made was that he could “heal” America’s battered image in the eyes of the world, especially with Arabs, in the wake of the occupation of Iraq and other Bush administration policies.
In June 2009, he gave a much ballyhooed speech in Cairo that the White House dubbed a “new beginning.”
Despite this new beginning, the administration has been largely on the sidelines during the tumult in Egypt, little able to affect or even stay ahead of the events.
One reason may be that the U.S. is actually less popular in Egypt today than it was during the Bush years"
"When Barack Obama first ran for the White House, a key argument he made was that he could “heal” America’s battered image in the eyes of the world, especially with Arabs, in the wake of the occupation of Iraq and other Bush administration policies.
In June 2009, he gave a much ballyhooed speech in Cairo that the White House dubbed a “new beginning.”
Despite this new beginning, the administration has been largely on the sidelines during the tumult in Egypt, little able to affect or even stay ahead of the events.
One reason may be that the U.S. is actually less popular in Egypt today than it was during the Bush years"
Tea Party Terrorists: America's Next Great Threat?
Tea Party Terrorists: America's Next Great Threat? - Broowaha
"It used to be that only the craziest elements of the right wing espoused conspiracies and violent rhetoric.
Not any more."
Read this visit into the mind of madness.
"It used to be that only the craziest elements of the right wing espoused conspiracies and violent rhetoric.
Not any more."
Read this visit into the mind of madness.
Ohio State recruit Chris Carter arrested, accused of fondling girls
Ohio State recruit Chris Carter arrested, accused of fondling girls cleveland.com
"The highly-touted John F. Kennedy High School offensive lineman was arrested Tuesday and suspected of fondling as many as eight girls while pretending to measure them for JROTC uniforms."
ROTC rules!
"The highly-touted John F. Kennedy High School offensive lineman was arrested Tuesday and suspected of fondling as many as eight girls while pretending to measure them for JROTC uniforms."
ROTC rules!
Bunker Middle School Students Build Remote Vehicles
Bunker Middle School Students Build Remote Vehicles Muskegon News
"Muskegon Public Schools Marketing Coordinator"
The broke Muskegon school system has a "marketing coordinator"?!!!!
"Muskegon Public Schools Marketing Coordinator"
The broke Muskegon school system has a "marketing coordinator"?!!!!
Mascots of the self-congratulatory elites
Mascots of the self-congratulatory elites detnews.com The Detroit News
"This is a Third World culture, transplanted from Mexico, and living largely outside the scope of American law, state or federal"
"This is a Third World culture, transplanted from Mexico, and living largely outside the scope of American law, state or federal"
Public-Sector Unions Fight to Keep Bloated Benefits
Public-Sector Unions Fight to Keep Bloated Benefits [Mackinac Center]
"Between Gov. Rick Snyder’s call for a substantial business tax cut and a $1.8 billion state overspending budget gap, lawmakers are looking for places to save.
.....However, the unions rely on data from allies in academia and government who often look only at salaries when comparing private- and public-sector compensation.
In fact, it’s skyrocketing public-sector fringe benefits that are behind much of the disparity.
“Total compensation” properly includes benefits like paid leave, retirement contributions, health insurance and more.
In each of these, public-sector benefits tend to be far more generous"
"Between Gov. Rick Snyder’s call for a substantial business tax cut and a $1.8 billion state overspending budget gap, lawmakers are looking for places to save.
.....However, the unions rely on data from allies in academia and government who often look only at salaries when comparing private- and public-sector compensation.
In fact, it’s skyrocketing public-sector fringe benefits that are behind much of the disparity.
“Total compensation” properly includes benefits like paid leave, retirement contributions, health insurance and more.
In each of these, public-sector benefits tend to be far more generous"
Algore: Increased heavy snowfalls are completely consistent with what they have been predicting as a consequence of man-made global warming. Said the opposite just a few years ago
theblogprof: Algore: Increased heavy snowfalls are completely consistent with what they have been predicting as a consequence of man-made global warming. Said the opposite just a few years ago
"Except that when you watch Gore's movie An Inconvenient Truth, there is no mention of record snowfalls.
Quite the opposite in fact. Flashback to 2009:
Gore Reports Snow and Ice Across the World Vanishing Quickly
Snow and ice across the planet are melting much faster than anticipated, and the cryosphere - the Earth's ice and snow cover - is very vulnerable to climate change, finds a new report presented today at the United Nations Climate Summit by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre."
"Except that when you watch Gore's movie An Inconvenient Truth, there is no mention of record snowfalls.
Quite the opposite in fact. Flashback to 2009:
Gore Reports Snow and Ice Across the World Vanishing Quickly
Snow and ice across the planet are melting much faster than anticipated, and the cryosphere - the Earth's ice and snow cover - is very vulnerable to climate change, finds a new report presented today at the United Nations Climate Summit by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre."
News1Reports.com | Work At Home Mom Makes $6,795/Month Part-Time
News1Reports.com Work At Home Mom Makes $6,795/Month Part-Time
"We just had to find out... So we set out to do some research ourselves. We came across a blog by Jessica Holcomb of Muskegon, MI."
This is an ad put out by the same liars trying to get you to fall for their scam.
It is effective.
"We just had to find out... So we set out to do some research ourselves. We came across a blog by Jessica Holcomb of Muskegon, MI."
This is an ad put out by the same liars trying to get you to fall for their scam.
It is effective.
The Municipal Debt Bubble
The Municipal Debt Bubble - Reason Magazine
"Since 2000 the total outstanding state and municipal bond debt, adjusted for inflation, has soared from $1.5 trillion to $2.8 trillion (see chart).
The recession didn’t slow the spending."
"Since 2000 the total outstanding state and municipal bond debt, adjusted for inflation, has soared from $1.5 trillion to $2.8 trillion (see chart).
The recession didn’t slow the spending."
Report: State workers average twice as much pay as public sector in Michigan
Report: State workers average twice as much pay as public sector in Michigan lansingstatejournal.com Lansing State Journal
"Though average total compensation dropped 13 percent for the state's private sector, it rose 19 percent for state employees and 13 percent for local government workers from 2000 to 2009, the report said.
State workers on average earned more than twice the private sector, with wages and benefits averaging $85,076."
"Though average total compensation dropped 13 percent for the state's private sector, it rose 19 percent for state employees and 13 percent for local government workers from 2000 to 2009, the report said.
State workers on average earned more than twice the private sector, with wages and benefits averaging $85,076."
Obama to DeGeneres on Why He Opposed Individual Mandate: Forcing Uninsured to Buy Insurance Is Like Forcing Homeless to Buy Homes
Obama to DeGeneres on Why He Opposed Individual Mandate: Forcing Uninsured to Buy Insurance Is Like Forcing Homeless to Buy Homes CNSnews.com
"then-presidential candidate Barack Obama told Ellen DeGeneres that—unlike his opponent Hillary Clinton—he opposed forcing the uninsured to buy health insurance, saying that it would be like forcing the homeless to buy homes."
Soooo, he was against it before he was for it?
Is this a democrat disease?
"then-presidential candidate Barack Obama told Ellen DeGeneres that—unlike his opponent Hillary Clinton—he opposed forcing the uninsured to buy health insurance, saying that it would be like forcing the homeless to buy homes."
Soooo, he was against it before he was for it?
Is this a democrat disease?
Video: HHS Sec Sebelius wants govt to bring back the milk man, but for veggies
theblogprof: Video: HHS Sec Sebelius wants govt to bring back the milk man, but for veggies
"The other thing to note in the video is that people with food stamps will get subsidized to purchase fruits and veggies; that is, those items will be discounted by 20% when buying with food stamps."
"The other thing to note in the video is that people with food stamps will get subsidized to purchase fruits and veggies; that is, those items will be discounted by 20% when buying with food stamps."
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
When Chaos Hits, The Most Organized
Welcome to BlogsLucianneLoves.com
"In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, an avowed enemy of Israel, will win power, at least for a while (and a while might be 10-20 years).
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone with a little sense of history.
Russia in 1917 is the prime example.
Alexander Kerensky futile attempts to ease the vast the Russian Empire into a functioning democracy was stomped on by the much smaller, more organized and, I cannot overstate this, vicious Bolsheviks of Lenin and Trotsky."
"In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, an avowed enemy of Israel, will win power, at least for a while (and a while might be 10-20 years).
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone with a little sense of history.
Russia in 1917 is the prime example.
Alexander Kerensky futile attempts to ease the vast the Russian Empire into a functioning democracy was stomped on by the much smaller, more organized and, I cannot overstate this, vicious Bolsheviks of Lenin and Trotsky."
MSU, LCC cancel classes due to blizzard forecast
MSU, LCC cancel classes due to blizzard forecast lansingstatejournal.com Lansing State Journal
"Michigan State University has canceled all Wednesday classes, according to MSU spokesman Kent Cassella, and Lansing Community College also has canceled all classes and activities, according to a college spokesperson"
A nation of weenies!
"Michigan State University has canceled all Wednesday classes, according to MSU spokesman Kent Cassella, and Lansing Community College also has canceled all classes and activities, according to a college spokesperson"
A nation of weenies!
Michigan Votes - Michigan Legislation and Voting Record - Bills, Roll Calls, and the Michigan Legislature
Michigan Votes - Michigan Legislation and Voting Record - Bills, Roll Calls, and the Michigan Legislature
"Look up your Legislator's Votes"
This is an excellent resource.
"Look up your Legislator's Votes"
This is an excellent resource.
Muskegon defensive end Damon Knox sold on Michigan State's football program
Muskegon defensive end Damon Knox sold on Michigan State's football program MLive.com
"Knox, the Spartans' primary recruiting target in West Michigan, is among at least 20 players expected to sign national letters of intent on Wednesday"
"Knox, the Spartans' primary recruiting target in West Michigan, is among at least 20 players expected to sign national letters of intent on Wednesday"
Lots of new posts on MuskegonTaxpayersAlliance
http://muskegontaxpayers.blogspot.com/
Free Laptop computers for Muskegon County commissioners!
Lot's of posts on the Norton Shores millage vote on M-Live
County commission today at 3:30
Muskegon Tea Party will meet before county commission meetings!
And more!
Free Laptop computers for Muskegon County commissioners!
Lot's of posts on the Norton Shores millage vote on M-Live
County commission today at 3:30
Muskegon Tea Party will meet before county commission meetings!
And more!
African country set to make breaking wind a crime
African country set to make breaking wind a crime Mail Online
"Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.
The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'"
"Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.
The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'"
Right Turn - The uncivil left
Right Turn - The uncivil left
"Showing no concern for the new civility push that followed the Arizona massacre, a group of leftist activists from groups including Code Pink, Common Cause and jewel of liberal think tanks, the Center for American Progress, turned into a loud mob complete with Nazi imagery outside a conservative gathering in Rancho Mirage, California.
"Showing no concern for the new civility push that followed the Arizona massacre, a group of leftist activists from groups including Code Pink, Common Cause and jewel of liberal think tanks, the Center for American Progress, turned into a loud mob complete with Nazi imagery outside a conservative gathering in Rancho Mirage, California.
Key Excerpts From Monday’s Health-Care Ruling
Key Excerpts From Monday’s Health-Care Ruling - Law Blog - WSJ
"Here are some key excerpts from the opinion:"
"Here are some key excerpts from the opinion:"
Monday, January 31, 2011
The "New Civility" (Cont'd): Actor Richard Dreyfuss On Ed Schultz Praying For Cheney's Death: "NOT Uncivil," "Beautifully Phrased"
theblogprof: The "New Civility" (Cont'd): Actor Richard Dreyfuss On Ed Schultz Praying For Cheney's Death: "NOT Uncivil," "Beautifully Phrased"
"MSNBC’s Ed Schultz calling former Vice President Dick Cheney “an enemy of the country” who should go “to the Promised Land,” is not an example of political incivility but is actually “beautifully phrased,” according to actor Richard Dreyfuss, who is spearheading a nationwide initiative on civics education and civility in political discourse"
"MSNBC’s Ed Schultz calling former Vice President Dick Cheney “an enemy of the country” who should go “to the Promised Land,” is not an example of political incivility but is actually “beautifully phrased,” according to actor Richard Dreyfuss, who is spearheading a nationwide initiative on civics education and civility in political discourse"
Oil over $100 as Egypt protests intensify
FT.com / Middle East & North Africa - Oil over $100 as Egypt protests intensify
"Oil prices broke through the $100 a barrel level for the first time in more than two years, amid market fears that Egypt’s turmoil will hit oil flows."
Bush's fault!
OK, maybe Engler's fault......
"Oil prices broke through the $100 a barrel level for the first time in more than two years, amid market fears that Egypt’s turmoil will hit oil flows."
Bush's fault!
OK, maybe Engler's fault......
As Egypt goes offline US gets internet 'kill switch' bill ready
As Egypt goes offline US gets internet 'kill switch' bill ready
"Senator Susan Collins, a co-sponsor of the bill, said that unlike in Egypt, where the government was using its powers to quell dissent by shutting down the internet, it would not."
RINO!
Use the kill switch on her career!
"Senator Susan Collins, a co-sponsor of the bill, said that unlike in Egypt, where the government was using its powers to quell dissent by shutting down the internet, it would not."
RINO!
Use the kill switch on her career!
Michigan public employees earn twice the compensation as workers in the private sector
Report: Michigan public employees earn twice the compensation as workers in the private sector MLive.com
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will release a report today that shows the average Michigan state employee is compensated at twice the rate of their private-sector counterpart."
"Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will release a report today that shows the average Michigan state employee is compensated at twice the rate of their private-sector counterpart."
Def Poetry - KRS-One & Doug Fresh - 2nd Quarter
I'm not sure what to think about this but "we still thinking like niggers" seems to get a pass.
Are we two peoples?
Address civil servant productivity
Mark Haveman: Address civil servant productivity StarTribune.com
The more important issue is public sector productivity -- delivering more and better services for the same tax dollars.
Evidence suggests a widening gap between public- and private-sector productivity.
The more important issue is public sector productivity -- delivering more and better services for the same tax dollars.
Evidence suggests a widening gap between public- and private-sector productivity.
Sen. Schumer on the Three Branches of Government
Inside the mind of those who would control and tax us to death!
Moody’s begins treating pensions like bond debt
Moody’s begins treating pensions like bond debt « Calpensions
“Pension underfunding has been driven by weaker-than-expected investment results, previous benefit enhancements and, in some states, failure to pay the annual required contribution to the pension fund,”"
This is a move that may be the first step to fixing this disaster.
“Pension underfunding has been driven by weaker-than-expected investment results, previous benefit enhancements and, in some states, failure to pay the annual required contribution to the pension fund,”"
This is a move that may be the first step to fixing this disaster.
Why Electric Cars Aren’t Selling
Why Electric Cars Aren’t Selling - Hong Kong - WSJ
"To encourage the adoption of plug-in cars, the White House proposed on Jan. 26 to change a tax credit to a US$7,500 cash rebate for electric cars and plug-in hybrids purchases."
Folks, this is outrageous!
"To encourage the adoption of plug-in cars, the White House proposed on Jan. 26 to change a tax credit to a US$7,500 cash rebate for electric cars and plug-in hybrids purchases."
Folks, this is outrageous!
Fiscal Reckoning Draws Closer
Fiscal Reckoning Draws Closer NetRight Daily
"On January 26th, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced that the budget deficit would top $1.5 trillion in 2011, the highest ever on record.
That is mostly because of the unpaid-for $56 billion extension of unemployment benefits and a $120 billion cut in payroll taxes on employees from December’s tax deal."
"On January 26th, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) announced that the budget deficit would top $1.5 trillion in 2011, the highest ever on record.
That is mostly because of the unpaid-for $56 billion extension of unemployment benefits and a $120 billion cut in payroll taxes on employees from December’s tax deal."
Huizenga to hold town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College
Huizenga to hold town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College MLive.com
"U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, is holding a town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College.
Huizenga, who represents Michigan's 2nd congressional district, will discuss 'federal issues and recent events in Congress' from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 1100.
The public is welcome to attend."
"U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, is holding a town hall meeting Monday night at Muskegon Community College.
Huizenga, who represents Michigan's 2nd congressional district, will discuss 'federal issues and recent events in Congress' from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 1100.
The public is welcome to attend."
Irony: Terrorist-enabling CAIR upset that CA man arrested in front of Dearborn mosque with fireworks in car
theblogprof: Irony: Terrorist-enabling CAIR upset that CA man arrested in front of Dearborn mosque with fireworks in car
"Technically, firecrackers are explosive material, but it's not until later that we find out what that material actually is:
Stockham was arraigned Wednesday on one count of a false report or threat of terrorism (a 20 year felony), and one count of explosives possession with unlawful intent (a 15 year felony) for possession of Class-C fireworks."
"Technically, firecrackers are explosive material, but it's not until later that we find out what that material actually is:
Stockham was arraigned Wednesday on one count of a false report or threat of terrorism (a 20 year felony), and one count of explosives possession with unlawful intent (a 15 year felony) for possession of Class-C fireworks."
Verizon's iPhone - A quick reality check
Verizon's iPhone - A quick reality check -The Kim Komando Radio Show
"After years of speculation, Apple's popular iPhone is finally coming to Verizon's network.
But it’s not for everyone.
There are some very compelling reasons not to buy the Verizon iPhone yet.
We can set our watches by Apple's update schedule. Apple should announce the iPhone 5 in June.
So, the current iPhone will be outdated in just a few months.
And upgrading to the iPhone 5 will be costly."
"After years of speculation, Apple's popular iPhone is finally coming to Verizon's network.
But it’s not for everyone.
There are some very compelling reasons not to buy the Verizon iPhone yet.
We can set our watches by Apple's update schedule. Apple should announce the iPhone 5 in June.
So, the current iPhone will be outdated in just a few months.
And upgrading to the iPhone 5 will be costly."
From the Plastic Age of Vinyl Records to the Digital Age: Your Phone is Now Becoming Your Wallet
CARPE DIEM: From the Plastic Age of Vinyl Records to the Digital Age: Your Phone is Now Becoming Your Wallet
"But by the end of the year you may not even think twice about reaching for your phone to pay at the register instead of fumbling for your credit card"
"But by the end of the year you may not even think twice about reaching for your phone to pay at the register instead of fumbling for your credit card"
State workers should be required to cover the costs of expanded health care coveragews
State workers should be required to cover the costs of expanded health care coverage detnews.com The Detroit News
"But Michigan can't afford roommate benefits that allow just about anyone to be added to health care policies.
A better approach would be to take another whack at modifying the law.
In the meantime, the cost of this giveaway should come from the state employees who want to add more people in their household to their employee benefit packages"
"But Michigan can't afford roommate benefits that allow just about anyone to be added to health care policies.
A better approach would be to take another whack at modifying the law.
In the meantime, the cost of this giveaway should come from the state employees who want to add more people in their household to their employee benefit packages"
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sarah Palin's Gun Control Warnings At Safari Club International
Sarah Palin's Gun Control Warnings At Safari Club International - The Daily Beast
"Rocking the house at the Safari Club International annual convention, Sarah Palin warned Obama was out for their gun rights—and dangled a major hint about 2012."
"Rocking the house at the Safari Club International annual convention, Sarah Palin warned Obama was out for their gun rights—and dangled a major hint about 2012."
Tawdry details of Obamacare
WOLF: Tawdry details of Obamacare - Washington Times
"If you would like to know what the White House really thinks of Obamacare, there’s an easy way.
Look past its press releases.
Ignore its promises.
Forget its talking points.
Instead, simply witness for yourself the outrageous way the White House protects its best friends from Obamacare."
"If you would like to know what the White House really thinks of Obamacare, there’s an easy way.
Look past its press releases.
Ignore its promises.
Forget its talking points.
Instead, simply witness for yourself the outrageous way the White House protects its best friends from Obamacare."
Video: Suns stuntman dunks himself right through through the rim
theblogprof: Video: Suns stuntman dunks himself right through through the rim
"Don't know if this was intentional or just a mishap, but the kid's lucky to not have been hurt if it indeed was unintentional:"
"Don't know if this was intentional or just a mishap, but the kid's lucky to not have been hurt if it indeed was unintentional:"
My speedy smart phone!
Wow!
I was never satisfied with my Verizon-Samsung Omnia 2 phone and just went to the VZ site and saw a new software update.
AMAZING!
It's like I have a new phone!
If you have a smart phone, check out your carrier's site to see if there is an update.
I was never satisfied with my Verizon-Samsung Omnia 2 phone and just went to the VZ site and saw a new software update.
AMAZING!
It's like I have a new phone!
If you have a smart phone, check out your carrier's site to see if there is an update.
GOP State Convention bummer - Lt Gov Brian Calley has sour grapes
theblogprof: GOP State Convention bummer - Lt Gov Brian Calley has sour grapes
"So Brian Calley makes a speech at the State Convention today.
I’ll set aside for now that his speech was almost identical to the one that he gave in August, a fact that did not impress anyone irrespective of the speech’s quality.
But it’s how he started his speech that raised an eyebrow.
I was certainly not alone.
I’m paraphrasing here, but Calley started out by saying “Good morning.
This is is a better morning than the last time we met. I don’t think anyone is running against me here.”
It was a slight at the tea party that 1) nominated their own candidate for Lt Gov at the GOP Convention in August, and 2) turned the state red.
Not classy, but apparently Calley."
Anyone in Michigan state government who still doesn't get it is gonna "get it" soon.
"So Brian Calley makes a speech at the State Convention today.
I’ll set aside for now that his speech was almost identical to the one that he gave in August, a fact that did not impress anyone irrespective of the speech’s quality.
But it’s how he started his speech that raised an eyebrow.
I was certainly not alone.
I’m paraphrasing here, but Calley started out by saying “Good morning.
This is is a better morning than the last time we met. I don’t think anyone is running against me here.”
It was a slight at the tea party that 1) nominated their own candidate for Lt Gov at the GOP Convention in August, and 2) turned the state red.
Not classy, but apparently Calley."
Anyone in Michigan state government who still doesn't get it is gonna "get it" soon.
Snyder's tax plan hits big firms hardest
Snyder's tax plan hits big firms hardest detnews.com The Detroit News
"Gov. Rick Snyder wants to kill the Michigan Business Tax and replace it with a 6 percent corporate income tax that would be applied mostly to larger Michigan companies and include an exemption for small businesses, according to a draft law obtained Friday by The Detroit News.
The proposal got mostly positive reviews from employers, but certain companies such as large manufacturers and insurance companies say they could face a tax increase under the plan.
At the same time, Snyder is expected to significantly cut back targeted tax credits such as those received by the film industry and paid to industry by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority"
A VERY good start!
"Gov. Rick Snyder wants to kill the Michigan Business Tax and replace it with a 6 percent corporate income tax that would be applied mostly to larger Michigan companies and include an exemption for small businesses, according to a draft law obtained Friday by The Detroit News.
The proposal got mostly positive reviews from employers, but certain companies such as large manufacturers and insurance companies say they could face a tax increase under the plan.
At the same time, Snyder is expected to significantly cut back targeted tax credits such as those received by the film industry and paid to industry by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority"
A VERY good start!
Ex-SOS Land considering challenging Stabenow in 2012
Ex-SOS Land considering challenging Stabenow in 2012 detnews.com The Detroit News
"Land, who spoke to The Detroit News while attending the Michigan Republican Party convention at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, said she plans to meet next week with another possible candidate, former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, before making a decision.
Other possible candidates include Republican National Committeeman Saul Anuzis and businessman Tim Leuliette."
I spoke with Terri Friday night at the GOP convention and she said she's looking to enter the race.
The same with Saul, who's very open about his interest.
"Land, who spoke to The Detroit News while attending the Michigan Republican Party convention at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, said she plans to meet next week with another possible candidate, former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, before making a decision.
Other possible candidates include Republican National Committeeman Saul Anuzis and businessman Tim Leuliette."
I spoke with Terri Friday night at the GOP convention and she said she's looking to enter the race.
The same with Saul, who's very open about his interest.
Challengers Close to Stabenow
Challengers Close to Stabenow
"A Wilson Research Strategies (R) poll shows two Republicans within striking distance of Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
Stabenow leads Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land (R), 46% to 41%, and tops Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R), 47% to 41%."
"A Wilson Research Strategies (R) poll shows two Republicans within striking distance of Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
Stabenow leads Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land (R), 46% to 41%, and tops Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R), 47% to 41%."
Democrats Charged in 'Massive' Voter Fraud Case
Democrats Charged in 'Massive' Voter Fraud Case - Voter Fraud - Fox Nation
"A 59-page, 116-count indictment charges Troy Democratic City Councilman Michael LoPorto and Edward McDonough, Democratic Commissioner of the Rensselaer County Board of Elections, with forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument."
"A 59-page, 116-count indictment charges Troy Democratic City Councilman Michael LoPorto and Edward McDonough, Democratic Commissioner of the Rensselaer County Board of Elections, with forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument."
BJ's Dick's Stores Are A Match Made In Heaven
BJ's Dick's Stores Are A Match Made In Heaven someecards.com
"Two retail stores with sexual tension"
"Two retail stores with sexual tension"
Republicans embrace Obama rail initiative
Republicans embrace Obama rail initiative - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
"Key Republicans are embracing a major spending initiative outlined in President Obama's State of the Union address"
Expose them!
Defeat them!
"Key Republicans are embracing a major spending initiative outlined in President Obama's State of the Union address"
Expose them!
Defeat them!
Obama infects federal work forces with 'British disease'
Obama infects federal work forces with 'British disease' Examiner Editorial Editorials Washington Examiner
"Britain's economy nearly came to a standstill in the late 1970s as a result of a contagion known as the British disease -- endless work stoppages, slowdowns and strikes called by militant trade unions.
Company owners and managers had to secure prior approval from union bosses before carrying out even the most routine workplace tasks.
As a result, productivity plummeted, and exports of once-popular British products like cars and motorcycles dropped sharply or disappeared entirely.
Economic growth stagnated, investors fled overseas, and the country's standard of living declined.
The fever was broken only after voters awarded Margaret Thatcher with a massive Tory landslide in 1979.
She then 'broke' the unions during the ensuing miners strike, enabling her to push major reforms through Parliament, including new limits on trade unionism and its power in the management of British firms
Sadly, an executive order signed by President Obama in 2009 has injected a massive dose of the British disease into the daily operation of the federal government.
Executive Order 13522 is innocuously titled "Creating Labor-Management Forums to Improve Delivery of Government Services."
The reality is that the only thing improved will be the ability of federal employee union bosses to tell managers of government departments and agencies what they can and cannot do.
What makes this an even more extraordinary turn of events, however, is the fact the Obama administration has empowered union bosses to exercise this new power behind closed doors without fear of exposure via the Freedom of Information Act."
"Britain's economy nearly came to a standstill in the late 1970s as a result of a contagion known as the British disease -- endless work stoppages, slowdowns and strikes called by militant trade unions.
Company owners and managers had to secure prior approval from union bosses before carrying out even the most routine workplace tasks.
As a result, productivity plummeted, and exports of once-popular British products like cars and motorcycles dropped sharply or disappeared entirely.
Economic growth stagnated, investors fled overseas, and the country's standard of living declined.
The fever was broken only after voters awarded Margaret Thatcher with a massive Tory landslide in 1979.
She then 'broke' the unions during the ensuing miners strike, enabling her to push major reforms through Parliament, including new limits on trade unionism and its power in the management of British firms
Sadly, an executive order signed by President Obama in 2009 has injected a massive dose of the British disease into the daily operation of the federal government.
Executive Order 13522 is innocuously titled "Creating Labor-Management Forums to Improve Delivery of Government Services."
The reality is that the only thing improved will be the ability of federal employee union bosses to tell managers of government departments and agencies what they can and cannot do.
What makes this an even more extraordinary turn of events, however, is the fact the Obama administration has empowered union bosses to exercise this new power behind closed doors without fear of exposure via the Freedom of Information Act."
Experts: Cell phone networks fall short of 4G standards
Experts: Cell phone networks fall short of 4G standards detnews.com The Detroit News
"While fourth-generation networks are slightly faster than third-generation — 3G — networks, they fall short of true 4G speeds, according to an international group that sets cell phone standards.
They are more like 3.5G networks."
"While fourth-generation networks are slightly faster than third-generation — 3G — networks, they fall short of true 4G speeds, according to an international group that sets cell phone standards.
They are more like 3.5G networks."
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Instapundit » Blog Archive » ANSWERING THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: Why ARE women’s breasts getting bigger?
Instapundit » Blog Archive » ANSWERING THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: Why ARE women’s breasts getting bigger?
UPDATE: Reader Arthur Lueck writes: “While I am not the most religious sort, I think the reason is clear:
God loves us and want us to be happy.”"
UPDATE: Reader Arthur Lueck writes: “While I am not the most religious sort, I think the reason is clear:
God loves us and want us to be happy.”"
Egypt: Three Possible Outcomes
Pajamas Media » Egypt: Three Possible Outcomes
"Egypt: Three Possible Outcomes
It might be the entire Western position in the Middle East that is swept away, and one dictatorship might be replaced by a worse one.
I hope this analysis is wrong;
I fear that it is accurate"
Chilling!
"Egypt: Three Possible Outcomes
It might be the entire Western position in the Middle East that is swept away, and one dictatorship might be replaced by a worse one.
I hope this analysis is wrong;
I fear that it is accurate"
Chilling!
Obama school choicer?..not!
TOTAL GLEES Chicks On The Right
"You know what’s completely awesome?
When Obama touts the success of something in his SOTU, only to have to discover later that the reason for the success of that something is because that something did the EXACT OPPOSITE of what Obama would normally support.
Case in point.
In his SOTU, Obama shone a spotlight on the Bruce Randolph School in Denver.
“Take a school like Bruce Randolph in Denver,” he said. “Three years ago, it was rated one of the worst schools in Colorado. Last May, 97 percent of seniors received their diploma.”
Total success story, right?
But here’s why.
Five years after it opened, that school was given permission by the state to run completely autonomously – free from district and more importantly, UNION rules.
And then, in the most brilliant move ever, the principal made every teacher reapply for his/her job.
A grand total of SIX made the cut.
Try THAT in a union setting.
The school also transitioned from being only a middle school to a school for students ranging from 6th through 12th grade."
"You know what’s completely awesome?
When Obama touts the success of something in his SOTU, only to have to discover later that the reason for the success of that something is because that something did the EXACT OPPOSITE of what Obama would normally support.
Case in point.
In his SOTU, Obama shone a spotlight on the Bruce Randolph School in Denver.
“Take a school like Bruce Randolph in Denver,” he said. “Three years ago, it was rated one of the worst schools in Colorado. Last May, 97 percent of seniors received their diploma.”
Total success story, right?
But here’s why.
Five years after it opened, that school was given permission by the state to run completely autonomously – free from district and more importantly, UNION rules.
And then, in the most brilliant move ever, the principal made every teacher reapply for his/her job.
A grand total of SIX made the cut.
Try THAT in a union setting.
The school also transitioned from being only a middle school to a school for students ranging from 6th through 12th grade."
Get Internet Access When Your Government Shuts It Down
Get Internet Access When Your Government Shuts It Down - PCWorld
"These days, no popular movement goes without an Internet presence of some kind, whether it's organizing on Facebook or spreading the word through Twitter.
And as we've seen in Egypt, that means that your Internet connection can be the first to go.
Whether you're trying to check in with your family, contact your friends, or simply spread the word, here are a few ways to build some basic network connectivity when you can't rely on your cellular or landline Internet connections."
"These days, no popular movement goes without an Internet presence of some kind, whether it's organizing on Facebook or spreading the word through Twitter.
And as we've seen in Egypt, that means that your Internet connection can be the first to go.
Whether you're trying to check in with your family, contact your friends, or simply spread the word, here are a few ways to build some basic network connectivity when you can't rely on your cellular or landline Internet connections."
Unions make up 40 percent of employees exempted from Obamacare
Unions make up 40 percent of employees exempted from Obamacare David Freddoso Beltway Confidential Washington Examiner
"It is worth noting that there are 166 union benefits funds now exempted from this requirement, which account for about 40 percent of the exempted workers.
This means that although there are only 14.6 million unionized employees in the United States, and 860,000 of them are already exempted from this provision of Obamacare."
"It is worth noting that there are 166 union benefits funds now exempted from this requirement, which account for about 40 percent of the exempted workers.
This means that although there are only 14.6 million unionized employees in the United States, and 860,000 of them are already exempted from this provision of Obamacare."
Wayne superintendent's $1M retirement package creates storm
Wayne superintendent's $1M retirement package creates storm The Indianapolis Star IndyStar.com
"Thompson, 64, who retired in December after 15 years with the district, already has received more than $800,000 of his retirement deal, which included a year's base pay at more than $225,000, as well as contract provisions that kicked in hundreds of thousands more.
But that's not all"
"Thompson, 64, who retired in December after 15 years with the district, already has received more than $800,000 of his retirement deal, which included a year's base pay at more than $225,000, as well as contract provisions that kicked in hundreds of thousands more.
But that's not all"
Muskegon to honor former Congressman Pete Hoekstra at Feb. 10 event
Muskegon to honor former Congressman Pete Hoekstra at Feb. 10 event MLive.com
"The local delayed farewell celebration for former U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been scheduled for Feb. 10 at the offices of Revel, 900 Third, Suite 200.
The Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce gathering for the 18-year outgoing congressman from Michigan's 2nd District was postponed in December because of lame duck sessions of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Feb. 10 event from 4:30-6:30 p.m."
"The local delayed farewell celebration for former U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been scheduled for Feb. 10 at the offices of Revel, 900 Third, Suite 200.
The Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce gathering for the 18-year outgoing congressman from Michigan's 2nd District was postponed in December because of lame duck sessions of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Feb. 10 event from 4:30-6:30 p.m."
Friday, January 28, 2011
Draft EPA report: Biofuels threaten habitat, water quality
Draft EPA report: Biofuels threaten habitat, water quality - The Hill's E2-Wire
"A draft Environmental Protection Agency report concludes that expanded production of renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel carries an array of ecological risks in the U.S. and other nations, and calls for improved policies to mitigate these harms."
"A draft Environmental Protection Agency report concludes that expanded production of renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel carries an array of ecological risks in the U.S. and other nations, and calls for improved policies to mitigate these harms."
Obama channeling Reagan? Hardly
EDITORIAL: Obama channeling Reagan? Hardly - Washington Times
"Time Magazine asserted this week that “there is no mistaking Obama‘s increasing reliance on [Mr. Reagan’s] career as a helpful template for his own.” Just to keep this preposterous public relations ploy in perspective, we have compiled a handy list to remind people how little these two men have in common"
"Time Magazine asserted this week that “there is no mistaking Obama‘s increasing reliance on [Mr. Reagan’s] career as a helpful template for his own.” Just to keep this preposterous public relations ploy in perspective, we have compiled a handy list to remind people how little these two men have in common"
The United States Of Shame Map
The United States Of Shame Map someecards.com
"A map of what every state should be most ashamed of."
"A map of what every state should be most ashamed of."
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Muskegon to honor former Congressman Pete Hoekstra at Feb. 10 event
Muskegon to honor former Congressman Pete Hoekstra at Feb. 10 event MLive.com
"The local delayed farewell celebration for former U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been scheduled for Feb. 10 at the offices of Revel, 900 Third, Suite 200.
The Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce gathering for the 18-year outgoing congressman from Michigan's 2nd District was postponed in December because of lame duck sessions of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Feb. 10 event from 4:30-6:30 p.m. hosted by the Muskegon marketing firm is sponsored by L3 Combat Propulsion Systems.
It is a chamber Business After Hours event that is open to the public."
"The local delayed farewell celebration for former U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been scheduled for Feb. 10 at the offices of Revel, 900 Third, Suite 200.
The Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce gathering for the 18-year outgoing congressman from Michigan's 2nd District was postponed in December because of lame duck sessions of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Feb. 10 event from 4:30-6:30 p.m. hosted by the Muskegon marketing firm is sponsored by L3 Combat Propulsion Systems.
It is a chamber Business After Hours event that is open to the public."
Gafftastic! Joe Biden stops by battery plant, calls Ener1 plant "Enron One," gets the gender of an Indiana Senator wrong
theblogprof: Gafftastic! Joe Biden stops by battery plant, calls Ener1 plant "Enron One," gets the gender of an Indiana Senator wrong
Major bozo alert...as if we needed any more.....
Major bozo alert...as if we needed any more.....
A SUGGESTION FROM MICKEY KAUS: Shouldn’t Republicans hold hearings on the general threat of Putinlike corporatism?
A SUGGESTION FROM MICKEY KAUS: Shouldn’t Republicans hold hearings on the general threat of Putin…
"Shouldn’t Republicans hold hearings on the general threat of Putin-like corporatism—i.e., an insidious alliance between big government and favored corporate and labor interests?
a) They could call GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt to testify and embarrass him about the myriad ways in which his slightly creepy role as CEO and presidential adviser might allow him to benefit his company and squash competitors;
b) They could grill the various regulators who might be tempted to favor the auto manufacturers that the government bailed out (and which, in GM’s case, it still owns about a third of).
Maybe some GM competitors would even be brave enough to testify.
(Exhibit No. 23: Will GM and Chrysler claim all the remaining billions of “green” retooling loan money from Obama’s Department of Energy? Entrepreneurial startups need not apply?)
c) They could question whether these bureaucrats and others are also doing favors for other Obama constituencies, like labor unions, or Google;
d) They’d appear transpartisan–this is an issue where left and right populists unite.
Do they love corporate-government alliances at Daily Kos?
It’s also one of the legitimate worries at the heart of TeaPartyism.
e) Hearings might help."
"Shouldn’t Republicans hold hearings on the general threat of Putin-like corporatism—i.e., an insidious alliance between big government and favored corporate and labor interests?
a) They could call GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt to testify and embarrass him about the myriad ways in which his slightly creepy role as CEO and presidential adviser might allow him to benefit his company and squash competitors;
b) They could grill the various regulators who might be tempted to favor the auto manufacturers that the government bailed out (and which, in GM’s case, it still owns about a third of).
Maybe some GM competitors would even be brave enough to testify.
(Exhibit No. 23: Will GM and Chrysler claim all the remaining billions of “green” retooling loan money from Obama’s Department of Energy? Entrepreneurial startups need not apply?)
c) They could question whether these bureaucrats and others are also doing favors for other Obama constituencies, like labor unions, or Google;
d) They’d appear transpartisan–this is an issue where left and right populists unite.
Do they love corporate-government alliances at Daily Kos?
It’s also one of the legitimate worries at the heart of TeaPartyism.
e) Hearings might help."
Federal Money Hasn't Bought Better Schools
Federal Money Hasn't Bought Better Schools - Investors.com
"American test scores and graduation rates are stagnant.
One in 10 high schools is a dropout factory.
And our students' performance in one of the most prestigious global math competitions has been so abysmal that the U.S. simply withdrew altogether."
"American test scores and graduation rates are stagnant.
One in 10 high schools is a dropout factory.
And our students' performance in one of the most prestigious global math competitions has been so abysmal that the U.S. simply withdrew altogether."
First Lady Asks Businesses to Allow Employees to Spend Part of Work Week Mentoring Youth
First Lady Asks Businesses to Allow Employees to Spend Part of Work Week Mentoring Youth CNSnews.com
"First lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said she was “thrilled” to announce a new program that asks U.S. businesses to allow employees to spend part of the work day volunteering with young people.
The program will be run by the federal agency tasked with overseeing volunteerism in the United States."
This is NUTS!
Since when does the government "ask" companies to do anything?
"First lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said she was “thrilled” to announce a new program that asks U.S. businesses to allow employees to spend part of the work day volunteering with young people.
The program will be run by the federal agency tasked with overseeing volunteerism in the United States."
This is NUTS!
Since when does the government "ask" companies to do anything?
The 12 Worst Colleges For Free Speech
"In 2008, Michigan State University (MSU) was added to FIRE's Red Alert list after it punished student government leader Kara Spencer for e-mailing a carefully chosen list of faculty members to express concern about a proposal to shorten the academic year (without reducing tuition, of course).
Spencer was found guilty of 'spamming,' and following a national outcry--13 civil liberties organizations sent MSU an open letter protesting the decision--MSU dropped the charges.
Unfortunately, the school then enacted an overbroad spam policy even worse than the one used against Spencer.
As a result, every MSU student remains at risk of being punished for 'spamming'--simply for sending more than 10 friends, classmates, or faculty the same unsolicited e-mail within 48 hours."
We're # 7!
Public Employee Unions: Public Enemy No. 1?
Public Employee Unions: Public Enemy No. 1? - Capital Journal - WSJ
"“We have a new privileged class in America,” Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told Politico.
“We used to think of government workers as underpaid public servants.
Now they are better paid than the people who pay their salaries.”"
"“We have a new privileged class in America,” Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told Politico.
“We used to think of government workers as underpaid public servants.
Now they are better paid than the people who pay their salaries.”"
Soldiers Seize Drug Slingshot on US-Mexico Border
Soldiers Seize Drug Slingshot on US-Mexico Border
"In what seems like a scene straight out of a Monty Python movie, Mexican soldiers seized a giant catapult believed to have been used to fling drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border."
"In what seems like a scene straight out of a Monty Python movie, Mexican soldiers seized a giant catapult believed to have been used to fling drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border."
Video: Actor Danny Glover Blames Conservatives for Tucson Tragedy
theblogprof: Video: Actor Danny Glover Blames Conservatives for Tucson Tragedy
Keep in mind that this same actor that blamed global warming for Haiti's earthquake last year.
Keep in mind that this same actor that blamed global warming for Haiti's earthquake last year.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
President Barack Granholm |
President Barack Granholm themichiganview.com The Michigan View
"Granholm envisioned a transformation of Michigan from Rust Belt to 'Green Belt' with massive, European-like, public investments in infrastructure and alternative energy.
'In five years, you'll be blown away,' she predicted in what would become her signature line.
Ironically, thousands of state jobs were blown away as Granholm's vision diverted pols' attention from much-needed reforms to the state's budget and business climate.
Since her speech in 2006, the state's unemployment rate has exploded from 7.4 percent to 11.4."
"Granholm envisioned a transformation of Michigan from Rust Belt to 'Green Belt' with massive, European-like, public investments in infrastructure and alternative energy.
'In five years, you'll be blown away,' she predicted in what would become her signature line.
Ironically, thousands of state jobs were blown away as Granholm's vision diverted pols' attention from much-needed reforms to the state's budget and business climate.
Since her speech in 2006, the state's unemployment rate has exploded from 7.4 percent to 11.4."
Selective Thoughts
Selective Thoughts - Bruce Bialosky - Townhall Conservative
"Of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S., 19 out of 20 vote Democratic.
How much longer can the Dems continue the lie of representing the interests of the common man?
What they represent is the interest of those who can take advantage of government in the most selfish manner."
"Of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S., 19 out of 20 vote Democratic.
How much longer can the Dems continue the lie of representing the interests of the common man?
What they represent is the interest of those who can take advantage of government in the most selfish manner."
Report Says Rate of Illegal Immigration into US at Lowest Level in Two Decades
Report Says Rate of Illegal Immigration into US at Lowest Level in Two Decades
"The Pew report is based mostly on census data.
The center estimated the number of illegal immigrants by subtracting the number of legal, documented immigrants from the total number of foreign-born people living in the country, it said."
Gotta love "reports" by groups that use census data that specifically precludes asking about an individuals immigration status.
Ain't studies great?
"The Pew report is based mostly on census data.
The center estimated the number of illegal immigrants by subtracting the number of legal, documented immigrants from the total number of foreign-born people living in the country, it said."
Gotta love "reports" by groups that use census data that specifically precludes asking about an individuals immigration status.
Ain't studies great?
City officials float the idea of regional taxation in Michigan
City officials float the idea of regional taxation in Michigan MLive.com
"League officials said Wednesday said cities can’t join together to provide shared services without changes in state law that currently require employees to be paid at the highest rate provided by a unit of government participating in the merger.
Cities also want the authority to eliminate the December billing and consolidate all property tax collections in the summer.
Another measure would amend state binding arbitration law so that in resolving impasses with police and fire unions, an arbitrator would have to consider a city’s ability to pay."
"League officials said Wednesday said cities can’t join together to provide shared services without changes in state law that currently require employees to be paid at the highest rate provided by a unit of government participating in the merger.
Cities also want the authority to eliminate the December billing and consolidate all property tax collections in the summer.
Another measure would amend state binding arbitration law so that in resolving impasses with police and fire unions, an arbitrator would have to consider a city’s ability to pay."
Obama’s Spending “Freeze”
Obama’s Spending “Freeze” NetRight Daily
"But alas, Obama did not propose reining in the nation’s unsustainable entitlement obligations.
Net spending will increase every year on end under his proposals, until one day the public treasury will no longer be able to sustain it."
"But alas, Obama did not propose reining in the nation’s unsustainable entitlement obligations.
Net spending will increase every year on end under his proposals, until one day the public treasury will no longer be able to sustain it."
YOU WANT A “SPUTNIK MOMENT?” HERE’S YOUR FREAKIN’ SPUTNIK MOMENT: US Budget Deficit to Pass $1.5 Trillion!
Instapundit » Blog Archive » YOU WANT A “SPUTNIK MOMENT?” HERE’S YOUR FREAKIN’ SPUTNIK MOMENT: US Budget Deficit to Pass $1.5 Trillion
This is really scary too.
Where’s the serious response?
And no, more of the same doesn’t count.
A 5% across the board spending cut — real year-over-year cutting, not a cut against projected growth — would only barely begin to count as serious.
Freezes and other flimflams don’t count at all.
This is really scary too.
Where’s the serious response?
And no, more of the same doesn’t count.
A 5% across the board spending cut — real year-over-year cutting, not a cut against projected growth — would only barely begin to count as serious.
Freezes and other flimflams don’t count at all.
U.S. Manufacturing: Output vs. Jobs Since 1975
U.S. Manufacturing: Output vs. Jobs Since 1975 Mercatus
"This week, Veronique de Rugy examines changes in employment and productivity in the American manufacturing sector.
Since 1975, manufacturing output has more than doubled, while employment in the sector has decreased by 31%.
While these American job losses are indeed sobering, they are not an indication of declining U.S. competitiveness.
In fact, these statistics reveal that the average American manufacturer is over three times more productive today than they were in 1975 – a sure sign of economic progress."
"This week, Veronique de Rugy examines changes in employment and productivity in the American manufacturing sector.
Since 1975, manufacturing output has more than doubled, while employment in the sector has decreased by 31%.
While these American job losses are indeed sobering, they are not an indication of declining U.S. competitiveness.
In fact, these statistics reveal that the average American manufacturer is over three times more productive today than they were in 1975 – a sure sign of economic progress."
How NAACP concealed George Washington
How NAACP concealed George Washington
"'The NAACP's hypocrisy, and the double standard of the media, reared their ugly heads yet again.
This time, it's South Carolina.
The event is the MLK 'King Day at the Dome' hosted by the South Carolina NAACP.'
'They literally built a (15-foot wooden) box and covered (all but the backside of) the statue of President George Washington for the duration of their event. … Naturally, the media are absolutely silent on this matter' (italics added)."
"'The NAACP's hypocrisy, and the double standard of the media, reared their ugly heads yet again.
This time, it's South Carolina.
The event is the MLK 'King Day at the Dome' hosted by the South Carolina NAACP.'
'They literally built a (15-foot wooden) box and covered (all but the backside of) the statue of President George Washington for the duration of their event. … Naturally, the media are absolutely silent on this matter' (italics added)."
Lucious dismissal latest twist in MSU saga
Lucious dismissal latest twist in MSU saga - College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN
"Late Tuesday night, as Tom Izzo released a statement revealing his dismissal of his starting guard for 'conduct detrimental to the program,'
Lucious himself reacted to the news on his Twitter account.
His tweet -- bound to enter Michigan State lore, and already generating some rather hilarious 140-character comedy -- was simply this: 'Man did I really mess up this time...off 2 the gym I go!'"
"Late Tuesday night, as Tom Izzo released a statement revealing his dismissal of his starting guard for 'conduct detrimental to the program,'
Lucious himself reacted to the news on his Twitter account.
His tweet -- bound to enter Michigan State lore, and already generating some rather hilarious 140-character comedy -- was simply this: 'Man did I really mess up this time...off 2 the gym I go!'"
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Rick Comley to retire at end of season
Rick Comley to retire at end of season
@LisaByington: #msu announces retirement of Rick Comley at end of season."
BIG!
@LisaByington: #msu announces retirement of Rick Comley at end of season."
BIG!
Champion News
Champion News
"We have an example of an $189,000/yr music teacher who pulls down a $130,000 pension at age 55 after contributing less than a self-employed music teacher would contribute to Social Security for a pension of $21,000 at age 62 here: Teacher Contributes Less for His $130K Pension Than You Do for Your $21K Social Security.
Here's a story of a $75,000/yr kindergarten teacher with a pension of $155,000/yr.
Pension Insanity: $75,000 Salary Turns Into $155,000 Pension for One Kindergarten Teacher.
Or how about a $1 million dollar payout for two high school teachers to retire early?
$1 Million Payout to Two Teachers Proves Schools Should Pay for Pensions, Not the State.
And finally this one explains why pensions cost so much: Teacher's 41% Salary Increase Costs Taxpayers $1.3 Million in Extra Pension Payments."
"We have an example of an $189,000/yr music teacher who pulls down a $130,000 pension at age 55 after contributing less than a self-employed music teacher would contribute to Social Security for a pension of $21,000 at age 62 here: Teacher Contributes Less for His $130K Pension Than You Do for Your $21K Social Security.
Here's a story of a $75,000/yr kindergarten teacher with a pension of $155,000/yr.
Pension Insanity: $75,000 Salary Turns Into $155,000 Pension for One Kindergarten Teacher.
Or how about a $1 million dollar payout for two high school teachers to retire early?
$1 Million Payout to Two Teachers Proves Schools Should Pay for Pensions, Not the State.
And finally this one explains why pensions cost so much: Teacher's 41% Salary Increase Costs Taxpayers $1.3 Million in Extra Pension Payments."
Public Employee Union Benefits Are a Fiscal Disaster
Public Employee Union Benefits Are a Fiscal Disaster - US News and World Report
"state and local workers now earn an average of $14 more per hour in wages and benefits than their private sector counterparts.
In general, the average state government worker reaps retirement benefits several times richer than a counterpart in the private sector, a critical reason why public pension costs have become unsustainable.
For example, state and local governments contributed $3.04 per hour toward each employee's retirement in 2007, according to U.S. Labor Department figures, while private employers paid 92 cents an hour.
.....The most egregious issue is pensions.
Many state workers can retire in their mid-50s on close to full pay and, therefore, can receive pensions for more years than they have worked, even though they are young enough to take another job.
In this sense, public sector pensions have created a new class of millionaires.
Take a pension's present value; that is how much cash you would need to buy an annuity making payments equal to the pension.
In many cases, you would find the cash needed would be well into seven figures.
And these calculations don't even include the value of retiree healthcare benefits, which for many retirees vastly exceed those in the private sector.
In a number of states, these benefits include health insurance approximating $14,000 per year for family coverage, which is exempt from taxation.
"
"state and local workers now earn an average of $14 more per hour in wages and benefits than their private sector counterparts.
In general, the average state government worker reaps retirement benefits several times richer than a counterpart in the private sector, a critical reason why public pension costs have become unsustainable.
For example, state and local governments contributed $3.04 per hour toward each employee's retirement in 2007, according to U.S. Labor Department figures, while private employers paid 92 cents an hour.
.....The most egregious issue is pensions.
Many state workers can retire in their mid-50s on close to full pay and, therefore, can receive pensions for more years than they have worked, even though they are young enough to take another job.
In this sense, public sector pensions have created a new class of millionaires.
Take a pension's present value; that is how much cash you would need to buy an annuity making payments equal to the pension.
In many cases, you would find the cash needed would be well into seven figures.
And these calculations don't even include the value of retiree healthcare benefits, which for many retirees vastly exceed those in the private sector.
In a number of states, these benefits include health insurance approximating $14,000 per year for family coverage, which is exempt from taxation.
"
Liberals trying to draft Keith Olbermann for Joe Lieberman's Senate seat
Liberals trying to draft Keith Olbermann for Joe Lieberman's Senate seat - The Hill's Ballot Box
"Liberals want Keith Olbermann to run for retiring Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman's (I-Conn.) seat"
"Liberals want Keith Olbermann to run for retiring Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman's (I-Conn.) seat"
New Bill Aimed at Easing Fees, Regulations and Licensing Imposed on Businesses
New Bill Aimed at Easing Fees, Regulations and Licensing Imposed on Businesses [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"MacMaster said constituents asked him why their licensing fees were increasing.
“I couldn’t give them an honest answer,” he said.
“Our government doesn’t need to be increasing those fees to feed our spending.
The cuts should come from the government, not with their fees going up.”"
This guy gets it too!
"MacMaster said constituents asked him why their licensing fees were increasing.
“I couldn’t give them an honest answer,” he said.
“Our government doesn’t need to be increasing those fees to feed our spending.
The cuts should come from the government, not with their fees going up.”"
This guy gets it too!
Missouri Ahead of the Game in Dealing with Illegal Immigrants
Missouri Ahead of the Game in Dealing with Illegal Immigrants
"In 2007, the Missouri General Assembly approved HJR 7 to place on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri.
.......Another measure that directly addresses the issue of illegal immigration was passed in 2008.
HB 1549 requires our Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be here illegally. It also allows Missouri law enforcement officers to receive training to enforce federal immigration laws.
.......2009 saw another significant piece of legislation passed dealing with illegal immigration.
HB 390 ensures Missouri’s public institutions of higher education do not award financial aid to individuals who are here illegally. "
If only EVERY state did the same.........
"In 2007, the Missouri General Assembly approved HJR 7 to place on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri.
.......Another measure that directly addresses the issue of illegal immigration was passed in 2008.
HB 1549 requires our Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be here illegally. It also allows Missouri law enforcement officers to receive training to enforce federal immigration laws.
.......2009 saw another significant piece of legislation passed dealing with illegal immigration.
HB 390 ensures Missouri’s public institutions of higher education do not award financial aid to individuals who are here illegally. "
If only EVERY state did the same.........
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