Steve Gunn: It's a big, two-sided political world out there MLive.com
"These kids were being used as political props.
I suspect no school employees stood in their way when they walked out to naively promote the agenda of organized labor"
When did our schools turn from educating to indoctrinating?
It's been going on for a LONG time.
And why did we let it happen?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Republicans Put More Heat on NPR
Republicans Put More Heat on NPR - WSJ.com
"'Taxpayers should not be on the hook for something that is widely available in the private market,' Rep. Doug Lamborn (R., Colo), author of the bill, said in a statement.
'I wish only the best for NPR.
Like many Americans, I enjoy much of their programming.'"
And some of us HATE most of their programing and don't think we ought to be on the financial hook for their progressive indoctrination.
"'Taxpayers should not be on the hook for something that is widely available in the private market,' Rep. Doug Lamborn (R., Colo), author of the bill, said in a statement.
'I wish only the best for NPR.
Like many Americans, I enjoy much of their programming.'"
And some of us HATE most of their programing and don't think we ought to be on the financial hook for their progressive indoctrination.
Volunteers needed to drive seniors and dialysis patients
Volunteers needed to drive seniors and dialysis patients MLive.com
"The American Red Cross, serving Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo County, is in critical need of volunteer drivers. Volunteers are needed to transport patients to dialysis appointments and seniors to medical appointments."
This is an excellent program and an easy way for someone who really cares to accomplish "hands on" volunteering.
"The American Red Cross, serving Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo County, is in critical need of volunteer drivers. Volunteers are needed to transport patients to dialysis appointments and seniors to medical appointments."
This is an excellent program and an easy way for someone who really cares to accomplish "hands on" volunteering.
Bureaucrats to union thugs: Come out fighting
Bureaucrats to union thugs: Come out fighting Examiner Editorial Editorials Washington Examiner
"In other words, what constitutes a threat of violence in the age of Obama is now to be determined by the application of a complicated set of bureaucratic criteria, which inevitably will require massive administrative litigation before a decision is rendered.
Which is another way of inviting union thugs to have at it without fear of consequences anytime soon."
"In other words, what constitutes a threat of violence in the age of Obama is now to be determined by the application of a complicated set of bureaucratic criteria, which inevitably will require massive administrative litigation before a decision is rendered.
Which is another way of inviting union thugs to have at it without fear of consequences anytime soon."
Nuclear Disaster in Japan
Nuclear Disaster in Japan - Reason Magazine
"The crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants continues.
Amazingly, a 40-year-old power plant built to withstand a 7.9 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale shut down automatically as designed when the Earth began shaking.
In fact, it stood up to an earthquake that released more than 40 times the amount of energy the plant was designed to survive.
At the moment it appears that the 33-foot tsunami that knocked out its backup diesel generators for its coolant pumps was the plant's undoing."
"The crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants continues.
Amazingly, a 40-year-old power plant built to withstand a 7.9 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale shut down automatically as designed when the Earth began shaking.
In fact, it stood up to an earthquake that released more than 40 times the amount of energy the plant was designed to survive.
At the moment it appears that the 33-foot tsunami that knocked out its backup diesel generators for its coolant pumps was the plant's undoing."
Dog in Japan stays by the side of its ailing friend in the rubble
Dog in Japan stays by the side of its ailing friend in the rubble - Yahoo! News
"It's a universal truth that dogs are man's best friend, but they're pretty darn loyal to their own as well.
Case in point: this tear-inducing video, via the website Jezebel, showing a dog, shivering and disoriented, remaining loyally by the side of a stricken fellow canine amid the devastation of the Japanese tsunami."
"It's a universal truth that dogs are man's best friend, but they're pretty darn loyal to their own as well.
Case in point: this tear-inducing video, via the website Jezebel, showing a dog, shivering and disoriented, remaining loyally by the side of a stricken fellow canine amid the devastation of the Japanese tsunami."
North Dakota economy booms, population soars
North Dakota economy booms, population soars - USATODAY.com
"North Dakota, the state with the nation's lowest unemployment rate, capped a decade of economic prosperity with dramatic population growth in its biggest cities"
"North Dakota, the state with the nation's lowest unemployment rate, capped a decade of economic prosperity with dramatic population growth in its biggest cities"
Obamacare a ‘Platform’ for Socialized Medicine — Rep. Conyers Makes Startling Admission
Obamacare a ‘Platform’ for Socialized Medicine — Rep. Conyers Makes Startling Admission The Blaze
"In a few moments of candor on Monday, Democratic Rep. John Conyers (MI) admitted Obamacare is just a “platform,” or a step, toward an eventual government takeover of health care:"
On video!
"In a few moments of candor on Monday, Democratic Rep. John Conyers (MI) admitted Obamacare is just a “platform,” or a step, toward an eventual government takeover of health care:"
On video!
Norton Shores receives $718,055 federal grant for firefighting service
Norton Shores receives $718,055 federal grant for firefighting service MLive.com
"The grant, announced by U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, will likely allow the city to reduce the up-to-2-mill public safety millage below 1.25 or 1.5 mills, City Administrator Mark Meyers said."
Let's see how this works out.
It wouldn't be possible that the good folks at NS could find something to do with that extra moolah....wouldn't it?
"The grant, announced by U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, will likely allow the city to reduce the up-to-2-mill public safety millage below 1.25 or 1.5 mills, City Administrator Mark Meyers said."
Let's see how this works out.
It wouldn't be possible that the good folks at NS could find something to do with that extra moolah....wouldn't it?
Democrats propose new tax brackets for millionaires, billionaires
Democrats propose new tax brackets for millionaires, billionaires - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
"Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois unveiled a bill today to create new, higher tax brackets for Americans making more than $1 million a year."
This worked "wonders" for the Brits back in the 70/80s!
That's why ALL of the Beatles moved to America!
Along with a few million of other high producers.
"Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois unveiled a bill today to create new, higher tax brackets for Americans making more than $1 million a year."
This worked "wonders" for the Brits back in the 70/80s!
That's why ALL of the Beatles moved to America!
Along with a few million of other high producers.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Gov. Rick Snyder says pensions should never have been tax exempt in Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder says pensions should never have been tax exempt in Michigan MLive.com
"Gov. Rick Snyder today said elected officials made a mistake back in 1994 when they exempted private sources of retirement income, including pensions, from the state income tax.
Until then, only public pensions had been exempt from tax.
At the time, Gov. John Engler told lawmakers either to start taxing public pensions, including their own, or begin exempting private pensions from tax.
Lawmakers in both parties, of course, chose the latter, allowing joint filers to exclude up to $60,000 in private pension from tax.
Adjusted for inflation because the law also does that, the exemption is now up to $90,240."
The issue is legitimate for discussion unless public employee pensions are exempt.
Protecting the big union pensioners from paying their fair share and then taxing those private pensions to pay for the non-taxed unions members is simply an invitation for revolution!
"Gov. Rick Snyder today said elected officials made a mistake back in 1994 when they exempted private sources of retirement income, including pensions, from the state income tax.
Until then, only public pensions had been exempt from tax.
At the time, Gov. John Engler told lawmakers either to start taxing public pensions, including their own, or begin exempting private pensions from tax.
Lawmakers in both parties, of course, chose the latter, allowing joint filers to exclude up to $60,000 in private pension from tax.
Adjusted for inflation because the law also does that, the exemption is now up to $90,240."
The issue is legitimate for discussion unless public employee pensions are exempt.
Protecting the big union pensioners from paying their fair share and then taxing those private pensions to pay for the non-taxed unions members is simply an invitation for revolution!
Muskegon-area officials float idea for regional water authority
Muskegon-area officials float idea for regional water authority MLive.com
"Werschem and Norton Shores Mayor Gary Nelund said they had proposed to Muskegon Heights officials that they join the authority and have the authority purchase and operate the Muskegon Heights water plant, but Paige said the city wasn’t comfortable with the proposal."
Anything to get away from the race-protected thugs of Muskegon Heights.
"Werschem and Norton Shores Mayor Gary Nelund said they had proposed to Muskegon Heights officials that they join the authority and have the authority purchase and operate the Muskegon Heights water plant, but Paige said the city wasn’t comfortable with the proposal."
Anything to get away from the race-protected thugs of Muskegon Heights.
Feed Your Family on $10 Billion a Day
iowahawk: Feed Your Family on $10 Billion a Day
"Feed Your Family on $10 Billion a Day
Seems like these days I hear a lot of whiney whiners whining about 'out of control government spending' and 'insane deficits' and such, trying to make hay out of a bunch of pointy-head boring finance hooey.
Sure, $3.7 trillion of spending sounds like a big number.
'Oh, boo-hoo, how are we going to get $3.7 trillion dollars?
We're broke, boo-hoo-hoo,' whine the whiners.
What these skinflint crybabies fail to realize is that $3.7 trillion is for an entire year - which translates into only a measly $10 billion per day!
Mister, I call that a bargain."
"Feed Your Family on $10 Billion a Day
Seems like these days I hear a lot of whiney whiners whining about 'out of control government spending' and 'insane deficits' and such, trying to make hay out of a bunch of pointy-head boring finance hooey.
Sure, $3.7 trillion of spending sounds like a big number.
'Oh, boo-hoo, how are we going to get $3.7 trillion dollars?
We're broke, boo-hoo-hoo,' whine the whiners.
What these skinflint crybabies fail to realize is that $3.7 trillion is for an entire year - which translates into only a measly $10 billion per day!
Mister, I call that a bargain."
"How Nuclear Power Works"
HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Power Works"
"As of July 2008, there were more than 430 operating nuclear power plants and, together, they provided about 15 percent of the world's electricity in 2007."
"As of July 2008, there were more than 430 operating nuclear power plants and, together, they provided about 15 percent of the world's electricity in 2007."
INFLATE THAT HIGHER-ED BUBBLE
Instapundit » Blog Archive » INFLATE THAT HIGHER-ED BUBBLE
“The best economic policy is one that produces more college graduates…:
"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 best economic policy is one that produces more college graduates…:
"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."
Taxpayers Have Rights, Too
Taxpayers Have Rights, Too Neal McCluskey Cato Institute: Commentary
"Watching the coverage of the big Wisconsin standoff, you could easily get the impression that it's all about the trampling of workers' rights.
And individuals do, indeed, have the right to band together in pursuit of better wages and conditions.
The problem is, the taxpayers who pay those wages also have rights, and those are the ones currently being trampled. Which highlights the real problem: When government does things, someone's rights are always crushed."
"Watching the coverage of the big Wisconsin standoff, you could easily get the impression that it's all about the trampling of workers' rights.
And individuals do, indeed, have the right to band together in pursuit of better wages and conditions.
The problem is, the taxpayers who pay those wages also have rights, and those are the ones currently being trampled. Which highlights the real problem: When government does things, someone's rights are always crushed."
No looting going on in Japan
No looting going on in Japan "But there was one tiny shred of amazing news that the rest of the world could stand to learn from -- despite the totality of devastation and the scarcity of supplies, etc., there have been no reports of looting."
Wisconsin's Thugs
Wisconsin's Thugs - Investors.com
"Racketeering: Over a dozen Wisconsin state senators have received death threats after voting to remove public union collective bargaining powers.
Funny we haven't heard President Obama call for civility lately."
"Racketeering: Over a dozen Wisconsin state senators have received death threats after voting to remove public union collective bargaining powers.
Funny we haven't heard President Obama call for civility lately."
Big government in your browser
EDITORIAL: Big government in your browser - Washington Times
"Administration officials are determined to grab hold of the Internet - for your protection."
"Administration officials are determined to grab hold of the Internet - for your protection."
Europe’s Gathering Storm
Europe’s Gathering Storm NetRight Daily
"On Mar. 12, the European Union (EU) reached an agreement to create a permanent €440 billion bailout fund to support troubled sovereigns like Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain (PIGS).
Despite a lot of talk of making the “senior bondholders” pay part of the loss in government bonds from the PIGS, ultimately this was not included in the agreement."
"On Mar. 12, the European Union (EU) reached an agreement to create a permanent €440 billion bailout fund to support troubled sovereigns like Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain (PIGS).
Despite a lot of talk of making the “senior bondholders” pay part of the loss in government bonds from the PIGS, ultimately this was not included in the agreement."
For those of us who are older and the younger kids who had to listen to Mom's and Dad's music, this is a great find.
"This is a real classic keeper ..... enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!For those of us who are older and the younger kids who had to listen to Mom's and Dad's music, this is a great find.
A RARE find indeed!
Old Songs AND the original videos of those songs - Excellent Site !
THIS SITE IS A KEEPER! ALL THESE SONGS HAVE VIDEOS THAT WERE OUT WITH THEM DURING THOSE YEARS, AS WELL AS THE 'ORIGINAL' SONGS !!!!!!!!!
(TAKE SOME TIME TO GO THROUGH THEM ... THIS IS AN EXCELLENT SITE TO BOOKMARK AND GO BACK TO FROM TIME TO TIME!)"
(HT Jim T)
Decade of Cuts Is Claimed by School District Giving 14 Percent Raises Over 24 Months
Decade of Cuts Is Claimed by School District Giving 14 Percent Raises Over 24 Months [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Gutman said Tuesday he was going to check with his finance people on that data."
LIAR!
or FOOL!
Either way, fire the crook/idiot!
"Gutman said Tuesday he was going to check with his finance people on that data."
LIAR!
or FOOL!
Either way, fire the crook/idiot!
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN WISCONSIN DON’T SEE THE IRONY
Instapundit » Blog Archive » PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN WISCONSIN DON’T SEE THE IRONY
“The protests have been on behalf of well-paid people with excellent jobs — better jobs than the average Wisconsinite’s.
And the protesters got massive extra doses of freedom to express themselves in the state capitol for over a month, without any threats of violence or even arrest for the crimes they committed in full view of the police.
I mean, I know they have their complaints, but they are not even the bottom sector of the Wisconsin economy.
If there were to be a class struggle here, they would be taken aback to find themselves in the role they actually have in this economy: the oppressors!”
Plus, from the comments: “The only class struggle in WI is the one between those with class and those without it.”"
“The protests have been on behalf of well-paid people with excellent jobs — better jobs than the average Wisconsinite’s.
And the protesters got massive extra doses of freedom to express themselves in the state capitol for over a month, without any threats of violence or even arrest for the crimes they committed in full view of the police.
I mean, I know they have their complaints, but they are not even the bottom sector of the Wisconsin economy.
If there were to be a class struggle here, they would be taken aback to find themselves in the role they actually have in this economy: the oppressors!”
Plus, from the comments: “The only class struggle in WI is the one between those with class and those without it.”"
Oh my God! We're doomed
NBC's Today show opens with reporters in Chernobyl and Three Mile island and highlights American cities that have reactors similar to the Japanese/GE reactors that failed.
Looks like nuke power won't be an option for our kids either.
Windmills will rule!
Bye bye birdies!
Catering to the least common denominator, again for the liberal MSM.
Looks like nuke power won't be an option for our kids either.
Windmills will rule!
Bye bye birdies!
Catering to the least common denominator, again for the liberal MSM.
With 82 percent of schools soon to be deemed failing, Obama calls for changes to No Child Left Behind
With 82 percent of schools soon to be deemed failing, Obama calls for changes to No Child Left Behind
"Last week, Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced that unless there are changes, 82 percent of the nation's schools will be considered failing."
"Last week, Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced that unless there are changes, 82 percent of the nation's schools will be considered failing."
Behold! Your Public Sector Unions at Work.
Everywhere you turn these days, your public sector unions are hard at work, protesting cutbacks to public sector unions.
Andrew Klavan exposes the charming charm of your unionized civil servants.
Do We Still Need Unions?
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MARK MCKINNON: Do We Still Need Unions?
Do We Still Need Unions?
No.
“The primary purpose of public unions today, as ugly as it sounds, is to work against the financial interests of taxpayers: the more public employees are paid in wages and uncapped benefits, the less taxpayers keep of the money they earn.
It’s time to call an end to the privileged class.
And the White House makes a mistake if it thinks it can grow a manufactured and uncivil unrest into a popular movement.”
It’s a big leap from We’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs to you’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs."
Do We Still Need Unions?
No.
“The primary purpose of public unions today, as ugly as it sounds, is to work against the financial interests of taxpayers: the more public employees are paid in wages and uncapped benefits, the less taxpayers keep of the money they earn.
It’s time to call an end to the privileged class.
And the White House makes a mistake if it thinks it can grow a manufactured and uncivil unrest into a popular movement.”
It’s a big leap from We’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs to you’ve got to protect our phoney-baloney jobs."
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