Thursday, March 17, 2011
The 'New Civility' (Con'd): At WI protests: "Hang them all!" Union Thugs Bully Citizens Working to Recall AWOL WI Democratic Senators
theblogprof: The 'New Civility' (Con'd): At WI protests:
"Hang them all!" Union Thugs Bully Citizens Working to Recall AWOL WI Democratic Senators
"Hang them all!" Union Thugs Bully Citizens Working to Recall AWOL WI Democratic Senators
Steve Gunn: It's a big, two-sided political world out there
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?
"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?
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."
Lake Express ferry announces fares, schedule and opens reservations for 2011
Lake Express ferry announces fares, schedule and opens reservations for 2011
"The price for a round trip for a couple, two children and a family vehicle in 2011 will be $625,"
"The price for a round trip for a couple, two children and a family vehicle in 2011 will be $625,"
Unions vs. the little guy in Wisconsin recall fight
Unions vs. the little guy in Wisconsin recall fight Byron York Politics Washington Examiner
"Unions are very good at things like gathering signatures and chartering buses to take people to the polls.
But don't rule out the team that's fighting on principle."
"Unions are very good at things like gathering signatures and chartering buses to take people to the polls.
But don't rule out the team that's fighting on principle."
Sowell: Blacks and Republicans
Sowell: Blacks and Republicans Commentary
"Yet another area in which Democrats are boxed in politically is their making job protection for members of teachers' unions more important than improving education for students in the public schools.
No one loses more from this policy than blacks, for many of whom education is their only chance for economic advancement.
But none of this matters so long as Republicans who want the black vote think they have to devise earmarked benefits for blacks, instead of explaining how Republicans' general principles, applied to all Americans, can do more for blacks than the Democrats' welfare state approach."
As long as GOPers refuse to articulate their message if they even have a message), they will face Tea Party challengers in every primary.
"Yet another area in which Democrats are boxed in politically is their making job protection for members of teachers' unions more important than improving education for students in the public schools.
No one loses more from this policy than blacks, for many of whom education is their only chance for economic advancement.
But none of this matters so long as Republicans who want the black vote think they have to devise earmarked benefits for blacks, instead of explaining how Republicans' general principles, applied to all Americans, can do more for blacks than the Democrats' welfare state approach."
As long as GOPers refuse to articulate their message if they even have a message), they will face Tea Party challengers in every primary.
Normal Interest Rates Would be a Disaster for U.S. Debt
Normal Interest Rates Would be a Disaster for U.S. Debt - Les Jones
"None of this can go on forever.
The Fed can’t print money forever.
The U.S. can’t borrow huge fractions of GDP forever.
Austerity is coming.
The only question in my mind now is whether we’ll have a currency collapse and hyperinflation first."
"None of this can go on forever.
The Fed can’t print money forever.
The U.S. can’t borrow huge fractions of GDP forever.
Austerity is coming.
The only question in my mind now is whether we’ll have a currency collapse and hyperinflation first."
Ignoring Death Threats to Wisconsin Politicians Is Media Bias
Ignoring Death Threats to Wisconsin Politicians Is Media Bias - Big Journalism
"Three questions for you.
1. Do you think of Republicans and the Tea Party as dangerous, violent extremists?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all three of those questions, then let me ask you one more …
Why isn’t the mainstream media talking about the death threats against Republican politicians in Wisconsin?"
"Three questions for you.
1. Do you think of Republicans and the Tea Party as dangerous, violent extremists?2. Do you think the Wisconsin protests over GOP Governor Scott Walker’s move to strip public sector employees of collective bargaining were peaceful?
3. Do you scoff at the right wing notion that mainstream media like the New York Times, the TV networks and NPR have a liberal media bias against the conservatives?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all three of those questions, then let me ask you one more …
Why isn’t the mainstream media talking about the death threats against Republican politicians in Wisconsin?"
UNION THUGS DESTROY RECALL PETITIONS
THUGS DESTROY RECALL PETITIONS Newsradio 620
Charlie Sykes:
"Upon arrival, members of the recall committee were encircled by union protesters carrying signs and a leader with a mega phone who began chanting and ranting loudly.
They packed in tightly around the petition collection table so as to prevent those attempting to sign from doing so.
At one point, a pro union protester, pretending to be interested in signing the petition, wrote profanity across a partially collected petition form, than began ripping up the completed petitions that were in close proximity.
The policemen who were there, and who were standing in close proximity to these events as they unfolded, did nothing to assist those collecting the petitions as they were being destroyed, despite such an action being a Felony under Wisconsin law.
Police also did nothing to clear the walk way for citizens that wanted to sign the petitions.
Recall Committee members received many phone calls the following day from Merill area citizens who stated that they showed up to sign the petition, but were too afraid to get out of their vehicles and approach the recall table."
Charlie Sykes:
"Upon arrival, members of the recall committee were encircled by union protesters carrying signs and a leader with a mega phone who began chanting and ranting loudly.
They packed in tightly around the petition collection table so as to prevent those attempting to sign from doing so.
At one point, a pro union protester, pretending to be interested in signing the petition, wrote profanity across a partially collected petition form, than began ripping up the completed petitions that were in close proximity.
The policemen who were there, and who were standing in close proximity to these events as they unfolded, did nothing to assist those collecting the petitions as they were being destroyed, despite such an action being a Felony under Wisconsin law.
Police also did nothing to clear the walk way for citizens that wanted to sign the petitions.
Recall Committee members received many phone calls the following day from Merill area citizens who stated that they showed up to sign the petition, but were too afraid to get out of their vehicles and approach the recall table."
Medicare and Medicaid Made $70 Billion in ‘Improper Payments’ Last Year
Medicare and Medicaid Made $70 Billion in ‘Improper Payments’ Last Year—More Than All Spending by Homeland Security and State Departments Combined
CNSnews.com: "The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services—the federal health-care agency that is a key bureaucracy in implementing Obamacare—made at least $70.5 billion in “improper payments” last year.
These improper federal health-care payments amounted to more than the combined total of $68.3 billion spent by the entire Homeland Security and the State departments last year"
CNSnews.com: "The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services—the federal health-care agency that is a key bureaucracy in implementing Obamacare—made at least $70.5 billion in “improper payments” last year.
These improper federal health-care payments amounted to more than the combined total of $68.3 billion spent by the entire Homeland Security and the State departments last year"
Bachmann: I made a mistake; media shows bias in reporting it
TRENDING: Bachmann: I made a mistake; media shows bias in reporting it – CNN Political Ticker
"'Of course, that wasn't considered newsworthy,' she said of Obama's remarks.
'The 3,400 members of the mainstream media are a part of the Obama press contingent.'"
So sadly true.....
"'Of course, that wasn't considered newsworthy,' she said of Obama's remarks.
'The 3,400 members of the mainstream media are a part of the Obama press contingent.'"
So sadly true.....
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
EAG Insider
MEAexposed.com blog » Blog Archive » EAG Insider
"‘We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired’
The Michigan Education Association announced that it will go to court over the district’s decision to not bargain over the 2011-12 contract.
The union argues that even though the old contracts expire on June 30, they should remain in effect until a new contract can be negotiated with the new school board.
Pelham doesn’t buy the union’s argument.
“We haven’t hired anybody,” he said.
“We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired.”"
"‘We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired’
The Michigan Education Association announced that it will go to court over the district’s decision to not bargain over the 2011-12 contract.
The union argues that even though the old contracts expire on June 30, they should remain in effect until a new contract can be negotiated with the new school board.
Pelham doesn’t buy the union’s argument.
“We haven’t hired anybody,” he said.
“We can’t negotiate with people we haven’t hired.”"
Michigan must shake loser mentality
Michigan must shake loser mentality detnews.com The Detroit News
"Could it be too late for Michigan, just like it was for two of Detroit's three automakers?"
"Could it be too late for Michigan, just like it was for two of Detroit's three automakers?"
The Truth About the State Pension Crisis
The Truth About the State Pension Crisis - Reason Magazine
"Separating economic myth from economic fact"
"Separating economic myth from economic fact"
Averting the Washington Monument ploy
RAHN: Averting the Washington Monument ploy - Washington Times
If your accountant told your family that you are spending 40 percent more than you are earning and that your borrowing limits have been reached, how would you cut your expenditures?
Would you stop buying food and not pay your mortgage and utilities, or would you first cut out entertainment, such as movies, sports events, cultural performances, nice restaurants and vacation trips?
Rational people would do the latter, but government bureaucrats often do the equivalent of the former.
This is known as the Washington Monument Ploy, which got its name when a national parks director shut down the Washington Monument and Grand Canyon for two weeks in 1969 to protest budget cuts, rather than cutting administrative costs, deferring maintenance and curtailing new projects."
If your accountant told your family that you are spending 40 percent more than you are earning and that your borrowing limits have been reached, how would you cut your expenditures?
Would you stop buying food and not pay your mortgage and utilities, or would you first cut out entertainment, such as movies, sports events, cultural performances, nice restaurants and vacation trips?
Rational people would do the latter, but government bureaucrats often do the equivalent of the former.
This is known as the Washington Monument Ploy, which got its name when a national parks director shut down the Washington Monument and Grand Canyon for two weeks in 1969 to protest budget cuts, rather than cutting administrative costs, deferring maintenance and curtailing new projects."
Muskegon County pothole complaints can be reported directly to road commission
Muskegon County pothole complaints can be reported directly to road commission MLive.com
"The complaints can be made by clicking on the service requests tab on the commission’s website, www.muskegoncountyroads.org, or by calling 231-788-2381, pressing 0 for the operator."
And remember, county board chairman Mahoney (D) has stalled the appointment of a new road commissioner because of his......perfidy to the taxpayers and drivers of our county.
Instead, his union handlers rule...again!
"The complaints can be made by clicking on the service requests tab on the commission’s website, www.muskegoncountyroads.org, or by calling 231-788-2381, pressing 0 for the operator."
And remember, county board chairman Mahoney (D) has stalled the appointment of a new road commissioner because of his......perfidy to the taxpayers and drivers of our county.
Instead, his union handlers rule...again!
Wis. unions rush to get deals in place - Washington Times
Wis. unions rush to get deals in place - Washington Times
"School boards and local governments across Wisconsin are rushing to reach agreements with unions before a new law takes effect that will remove their ability to collectively bargain over nearly all issues other than minimal salary increases.
Secretary of State Doug La Follette said Monday he decided to delay publication of the law until the latest day possible, March 25, to give those local governments as much time as possible to reach agreements.
The law doesn’t take effect until the day after Mr. La Follette publishes it.
Gov. Scott Walker asked Mr. La Follette to publish the law on Monday, but the Democratic secretary of state, who called the new law the biggest change in labor management history in 50 years, said he didn’t see any emergency that warranted his doing that."
"Rushing" to steal our money!
"School boards and local governments across Wisconsin are rushing to reach agreements with unions before a new law takes effect that will remove their ability to collectively bargain over nearly all issues other than minimal salary increases.
Secretary of State Doug La Follette said Monday he decided to delay publication of the law until the latest day possible, March 25, to give those local governments as much time as possible to reach agreements.
The law doesn’t take effect until the day after Mr. La Follette publishes it.
Gov. Scott Walker asked Mr. La Follette to publish the law on Monday, but the Democratic secretary of state, who called the new law the biggest change in labor management history in 50 years, said he didn’t see any emergency that warranted his doing that."
"Rushing" to steal our money!
If Market Keeps Falling, Fed Will Keep Printing: 'Dr. Doom'
If Market Keeps Falling, Fed Will Keep Printing: 'Dr. Doom' - CNBC
"'We may drop 10 to 15 percent. Then QE 2 will come, (then) QE 4, QE 5, QE 6, QE 7—whatever you want.
The money printer will continue to print, that I'm sure,' said the author of the Gloom, Boom and Doom Report.
Later in the interview, he added,
'Actually I made a mistake.
I meant to say QE 18.'"
"'We may drop 10 to 15 percent. Then QE 2 will come, (then) QE 4, QE 5, QE 6, QE 7—whatever you want.
The money printer will continue to print, that I'm sure,' said the author of the Gloom, Boom and Doom Report.
Later in the interview, he added,
'Actually I made a mistake.
I meant to say QE 18.'"
SUPPORT FOR SENDIK'S
SUPPORT FOR SENDIK'S Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes: "Another Sendik's, 2643 N. Downer Ave., wasn't so lucky, as the doors to the grocer were Superglued shut Monday. Anne Nehring said there hasn't been any vandalism of her store."
Union thuggery, AGAIN, in Wisconsin.
Union thuggery, AGAIN, in Wisconsin.
Fla. governor backs limits on bargaining
Fla. governor backs limits on bargaining - Washington Times
"Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Monday that fellow Republican Gov. Scott Walker did the right thing by limiting the collective-bargaining rights of state workers in Wisconsin."
Freedom is flourishing!
"Florida Gov. Rick Scott said Monday that fellow Republican Gov. Scott Walker did the right thing by limiting the collective-bargaining rights of state workers in Wisconsin."
Freedom is flourishing!
Monday, March 14, 2011
On Wisconsin!
On Wisconsin! The Weekly Standard
"What happened in Wisconsin has broad implications.
The state is only one of many that face massive deficits following years of irresponsible spending—in Wisconsin, $3.6 billion over the next two years.
Walker ran for governor last fall on reducing that spending and balancing the budget.
He won with more than 52 percent of the vote.
So he proposed a budget repair bill to begin that process."
Excellent analysis.
"What happened in Wisconsin has broad implications.
The state is only one of many that face massive deficits following years of irresponsible spending—in Wisconsin, $3.6 billion over the next two years.
Walker ran for governor last fall on reducing that spending and balancing the budget.
He won with more than 52 percent of the vote.
So he proposed a budget repair bill to begin that process."
Excellent analysis.
Into the mind of liberal self delusion
Letters: Seek the real truth about Wisconsin MLive.com
Teachers and other public employees have been staging huge protests in the Wisconsin capital in opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s attempts to take away the right of collective bargaining.
On the comics page, Mallard Fillmore is outraged.
He has nothing but contempt for these protesters.
They are a bunch of vicious, greedy, union bullies carrying signs showing the governor in the crosshairs, and waving posters that say, “Wanted: Walker, DEAD or alive!”
But could it be that those signs were planted by conservative union-haters in order to make the real protesters look bad?
It seemed like a good idea to Mark Williams, a conservative radio personality.
He suggested to his listeners that they infiltrate the protests at the Madison capital wearing SEIU T-shirts. (SEIU stands for Service Employees International Union.)
They should carry signs under their shirts that say rude things like “Screw the taxpayer” and “You OWE me,” and they should pull them out for the cameras.
“Timing is important,” Williams explains, “because they will take them away from us.”
He ends his online post with this optimistic note: “Even if it becomes known that we are plants, the quotes and pictures will linger as de facto truth.”
The real protesters seemed like a mannerly bunch.
My guess is that the signs Mallard Fillmore screeches about were, indeed, plants, but so what?
All it takes is a few Mallard Fillmores to establish the phony signs as “de facto truths.”
How tawdry.
Virginia Pastoor
North Muskegon
My response:
A quite despicable distraction from an oblivious MoveOn.org believer.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us of Mark William's radio show and the station that carries his show.
Please Ms. Pastoor, provide one tiny bit of proof that any disgusting union sign or mindless damage to public property was planted by anyone other the union supporting thugs.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us again that the millions of dollars of damage to the Wisconsin state capital and the hundreds of filthy signs were perpetrated on the good citizens of Wisconsin by a non-existent radio host and a cartoon character.
Please Ms. Pastoor!
And to the "professional" at The Chronicle who approved this delusional rant, Shame!
Teachers and other public employees have been staging huge protests in the Wisconsin capital in opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s attempts to take away the right of collective bargaining.
On the comics page, Mallard Fillmore is outraged.
He has nothing but contempt for these protesters.
They are a bunch of vicious, greedy, union bullies carrying signs showing the governor in the crosshairs, and waving posters that say, “Wanted: Walker, DEAD or alive!”
But could it be that those signs were planted by conservative union-haters in order to make the real protesters look bad?
It seemed like a good idea to Mark Williams, a conservative radio personality.
He suggested to his listeners that they infiltrate the protests at the Madison capital wearing SEIU T-shirts. (SEIU stands for Service Employees International Union.)
They should carry signs under their shirts that say rude things like “Screw the taxpayer” and “You OWE me,” and they should pull them out for the cameras.
“Timing is important,” Williams explains, “because they will take them away from us.”
He ends his online post with this optimistic note: “Even if it becomes known that we are plants, the quotes and pictures will linger as de facto truth.”
The real protesters seemed like a mannerly bunch.
My guess is that the signs Mallard Fillmore screeches about were, indeed, plants, but so what?
All it takes is a few Mallard Fillmores to establish the phony signs as “de facto truths.”
How tawdry.
Virginia Pastoor
North Muskegon
My response:
A quite despicable distraction from an oblivious MoveOn.org believer.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us of Mark William's radio show and the station that carries his show.
Please Ms. Pastoor, provide one tiny bit of proof that any disgusting union sign or mindless damage to public property was planted by anyone other the union supporting thugs.
Please Ms. Pastoor, tell us again that the millions of dollars of damage to the Wisconsin state capital and the hundreds of filthy signs were perpetrated on the good citizens of Wisconsin by a non-existent radio host and a cartoon character.
Please Ms. Pastoor!
And to the "professional" at The Chronicle who approved this delusional rant, Shame!
Nuclear Overreactions
Review & Outlook: Nuclear Overreactions - WSJ.com
"But more than other energy sources, nuclear plants have had their costs increased by artificial political obstacles and delay.
The U.S. hasn't built a new nuclear plant since 1979, after the Three Mile Island meltdown, even as older nuclear plants continue to provide 20% of the nation's electricity."
There is no satisfying the environmental left and its leader Obama.
And their willing cheerleaders in the leftist media.
They view people as the enemy.
Every energy source that aids human beings will be opposed.
"But more than other energy sources, nuclear plants have had their costs increased by artificial political obstacles and delay.
The U.S. hasn't built a new nuclear plant since 1979, after the Three Mile Island meltdown, even as older nuclear plants continue to provide 20% of the nation's electricity."
There is no satisfying the environmental left and its leader Obama.
And their willing cheerleaders in the leftist media.
They view people as the enemy.
Every energy source that aids human beings will be opposed.
Stumbles by Gray disillusion many in D.C.
Stumbles by Gray disillusion many in D.C. - Washington Times
"D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray has been in office just 2½ months, but his administration already is reeling under allegations that cash payoffs were made during his campaign and that he doled out high-paying city jobs to political friends who were either underqualified or had undisclosed criminal pasts."
Quite simply, DC gets the "leadership" its citizens vote for.
Just as Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and Muskegon county have the "leadership" and "vision" its citizens demand.
The results ought not be surprising.
"D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray has been in office just 2½ months, but his administration already is reeling under allegations that cash payoffs were made during his campaign and that he doled out high-paying city jobs to political friends who were either underqualified or had undisclosed criminal pasts."
Quite simply, DC gets the "leadership" its citizens vote for.
Just as Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and Muskegon county have the "leadership" and "vision" its citizens demand.
The results ought not be surprising.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Progressives promise alternatives to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget in gatherings Monday
Progressives promise alternatives to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget in gatherings Monday MLive.com
"Calling it an attack on Michigan families and their future, citizens and leaders of organizations opposed to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget proposals will speak out in gatherings across the state Monday, including one in Grand Rapids.
Progress Michigan says people advocating for seniors, educators and students, workers and other groups form a coalition that will highlight the flaws in Snyder's proposed cuts.
They promise to propose specific reforms they say would 'fix Michigan's broken government.'"
Yikes!
Where is the "advocating" for taxpayers and our children who will have to pay the bills run up by seniors, educators, workers and other groups?
"Calling it an attack on Michigan families and their future, citizens and leaders of organizations opposed to Gov. Rick Snyder's budget proposals will speak out in gatherings across the state Monday, including one in Grand Rapids.
Progress Michigan says people advocating for seniors, educators and students, workers and other groups form a coalition that will highlight the flaws in Snyder's proposed cuts.
They promise to propose specific reforms they say would 'fix Michigan's broken government.'"
Yikes!
Where is the "advocating" for taxpayers and our children who will have to pay the bills run up by seniors, educators, workers and other groups?
Welcome to the Third World
Welcome to the Third World - Page 1 - Paul Driessen - Townhall Conservative
"As Britain suffered through its coldest December in a century, families were forced to choose between keeping homes warm and feeding their children nourishing meals – thanks to climate policies that have forced extensive reliance on wind power and deliberately driven energy prices skyward."
"As Britain suffered through its coldest December in a century, families were forced to choose between keeping homes warm and feeding their children nourishing meals – thanks to climate policies that have forced extensive reliance on wind power and deliberately driven energy prices skyward."
US Muslims find defending themselves exhausting
TBO.com -US Muslims find defending themselves exhausting News From AP
"'All people should be treated the same way, but the Muslim community has to step up,' he said. 'There are plots being hatched in mosques. It's a major problem. Muslim terrorists are on our soil.'"
Jeepers, maybe if they'd universally condemn the mosques in the USA that condone and encourage terrorism it would be a bit easier to defend themselves.
CAIR and the most vocal islamic leaders in our country spend ALL their time defending the monsters of islam.
We MUST see them for who they are!
"'All people should be treated the same way, but the Muslim community has to step up,' he said. 'There are plots being hatched in mosques. It's a major problem. Muslim terrorists are on our soil.'"
Jeepers, maybe if they'd universally condemn the mosques in the USA that condone and encourage terrorism it would be a bit easier to defend themselves.
CAIR and the most vocal islamic leaders in our country spend ALL their time defending the monsters of islam.
We MUST see them for who they are!
French greens call for end to nuclear energy
French greens call for end to nuclear energy - Yahoo!
"French green groups renewed a call on Saturday for France to end its dependence on nuclear power"
"French green groups renewed a call on Saturday for France to end its dependence on nuclear power"
Gov. Snyder v. Rachel Maddow
Gov. Snyder v. Rachel Maddow [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Talk show host Rachel Maddow recently made Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder the focus of an on-air attack on his policies during a seven-minute tirade on her MSNBC show.
Maddow suggested that Snyder was fabricating a budget crisis to get his agenda through.
Mackinac Center for Public Policy fiscal policy experts Michael LaFaive and James Hohman commented on a half dozen of the statements made by Maddow:"
It's always nice to see the facts from the patriots at the Mac Center.
Not that debunking Mr. Maddow is all that challenging....
This is worth your time.
"Talk show host Rachel Maddow recently made Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder the focus of an on-air attack on his policies during a seven-minute tirade on her MSNBC show.
Maddow suggested that Snyder was fabricating a budget crisis to get his agenda through.
Mackinac Center for Public Policy fiscal policy experts Michael LaFaive and James Hohman commented on a half dozen of the statements made by Maddow:"
It's always nice to see the facts from the patriots at the Mac Center.
Not that debunking Mr. Maddow is all that challenging....
This is worth your time.
West Bank family murdered in their sleep: Palestinians celebrate
American Thinker Blog: West Bank family murdered in their sleep: Palestinians celebrate
"It is a nightmare shared by every family living in a settlement on the West Bank. Early Saturday morning, an unknown number of Palestinian terrorists infiltrated the West Bank settlement of Itamar, southeast of Nablus, and slit the throats of 5 family members.
The shocking attack occurred around 1 am as the terrorist entered the family home and murdered three children aged 11, 3, and a baby girl along with their parents.
The victims were apparently sleeping as the killer came in."
"It is a nightmare shared by every family living in a settlement on the West Bank. Early Saturday morning, an unknown number of Palestinian terrorists infiltrated the West Bank settlement of Itamar, southeast of Nablus, and slit the throats of 5 family members.
The shocking attack occurred around 1 am as the terrorist entered the family home and murdered three children aged 11, 3, and a baby girl along with their parents.
The victims were apparently sleeping as the killer came in."
The union bullies in Wisconsin target businesses
American Thinker Blog: The union bullies in Wisconsin target businesses
"I wonder if the ghost of Vito Corleone had a hand in drafting this letter."
"I wonder if the ghost of Vito Corleone had a hand in drafting this letter."
dow-plunge-should-you-be-worried:
dow-plunge-should-you-be-worried: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
"When the market sells off, I usually like to find reasons to buy stocks more cheaply.
But here are 10 reasons why this 228-point slump in the Dow makes me sit up and take notice."
"When the market sells off, I usually like to find reasons to buy stocks more cheaply.
But here are 10 reasons why this 228-point slump in the Dow makes me sit up and take notice."
Map: Where Americans Are Moving
Map: Where Americans Are Moving - Forbes.com
"More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another during 2008.
The map below visualizes those moves.
Click on any county to see comings and goings: black lines indicate net inward movement, red lines net outward movement."
"More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another during 2008.
The map below visualizes those moves.
Click on any county to see comings and goings: black lines indicate net inward movement, red lines net outward movement."
City agrees to lower test scores for police exam
City agrees to lower test scores for police exam
"The city’s Civil Service Board and the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed on a lower passing score for the police recruit exam after it was rejected because not enough blacks passed the exam."
"The city’s Civil Service Board and the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed on a lower passing score for the police recruit exam after it was rejected because not enough blacks passed the exam."
The Phony Shutdown Showdown
The Phony Shutdown Showdown NetRight Daily
“It looks increasingly that Democrats are attempting to orchestrate a government shutdown, hoping to lay blame at the feet of Republicans, not unlike the 1995-96 shutdown.”
So says Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson.
How else to explain the fact that Senate Democrats failed to muster the votes for their own continuing resolution to keep the government open — in a body they control a majority in?"
“It looks increasingly that Democrats are attempting to orchestrate a government shutdown, hoping to lay blame at the feet of Republicans, not unlike the 1995-96 shutdown.”
So says Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson.
How else to explain the fact that Senate Democrats failed to muster the votes for their own continuing resolution to keep the government open — in a body they control a majority in?"
Saturday, March 12, 2011
First Chevy Volt owners in West Mich.
First Chevy Volt owners in West Mich. WOOD TV8
Synk said "I'm sorry the high gas prices are going to cause people some difficulty, but on the brighter side it will cause people to make better decisions for the environment."
The comments are hilarious!
http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=602085
Synk said "I'm sorry the high gas prices are going to cause people some difficulty, but on the brighter side it will cause people to make better decisions for the environment."
The comments are hilarious!
http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=602085
Bottom Up Politics: I'm Back
Bottom Up Politics: I'm Back
"I'm Back
I got the keys on Dec. 20th to my new my cabin in the woods, and before you start thinking of myself and the 'unibomber' in the same thought --- Well mr. Ted could only wish he had such a nice 'cabin'. lol"
We need you back and posting like a maniac, Bob!
You go guy!
"I'm Back
I got the keys on Dec. 20th to my new my cabin in the woods, and before you start thinking of myself and the 'unibomber' in the same thought --- Well mr. Ted could only wish he had such a nice 'cabin'. lol"
We need you back and posting like a maniac, Bob!
You go guy!
Hello Michigan: Michigan Teacher Threatens Tea Party's Children
Hello Michigan: Michigan Teacher Threatens Tea Party's Children
"This is a message from a Teacher to all the Tea Bags here in Michigan.
It was posted on Craigslist yesterday, during school hours.
Little tea bags (capitol)
Date: 2011-03-11, 10:46AM EST Reply to: comm-vzqqj-2259517268@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
So you Tea Bags want to take away my hard earned blue ribbon bennies.
Well guess what you scum sucking Tea Bags, I got your kids all day long in my classroom and with just a few slick questions I know who the little tea bags are!
And you think you'll have the last laugh HA-Ha-ha
Location: capitol it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2259517268
Copyright © 2011 craigslist, inc.terms of useprivacy policyfeedback forum"
The "brave", angry and threatening teacher has since deleted his/her/its enlightening post.
Remember....it's for the children.......
"This is a message from a Teacher to all the Tea Bags here in Michigan.
It was posted on Craigslist yesterday, during school hours.
Little tea bags (capitol)
Date: 2011-03-11, 10:46AM EST Reply to: comm-vzqqj-2259517268@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
So you Tea Bags want to take away my hard earned blue ribbon bennies.
Well guess what you scum sucking Tea Bags, I got your kids all day long in my classroom and with just a few slick questions I know who the little tea bags are!
And you think you'll have the last laugh HA-Ha-ha
Location: capitol it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2259517268
Copyright © 2011 craigslist, inc.terms of useprivacy policyfeedback forum"
The "brave", angry and threatening teacher has since deleted his/her/its enlightening post.
Remember....it's for the children.......
Impounding cars of unlicensed drivers: LAPD limits impounding of cars at sobriety checkpoints
Impounding cars of unlicensed drivers: LAPD limits impounding of cars at sobriety checkpoints - latimes.com
"Under criticism that it was unfairly targeting undocumented immigrants, the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday announced changes to its rules for impounding cars of unlicensed drivers at sobriety checkpoints.
Previously, LAPD officers at such checkpoints followed stringent protocols that called for them to impound a car whenever the driver was found not to have a valid license, regardless of whether the driver had been drinking.
Those rules have drawn the ire of immigration advocacy groups that said they disproportionately targeted undocumented immigrants, who are not able to obtain licenses legally in nearly all U.S. states.
Once a vehicle is impounded, law enforcement agencies often require it to remain locked up for at least a month and charge the owner hefty fees to release it.
The new LAPD guidelines soften the department's stance somewhat.
Police will be required to make an attempt to contact the registered owner of the stopped vehicle.
If the owner is a licensed driver and can respond to the checkpoint in 'a reasonable period of time,' the officers will release the car to him or her.
If the owner is unlicensed, officers will permit another person who is a licensed driver to take the car."
THIS IS INSANE!
"Under criticism that it was unfairly targeting undocumented immigrants, the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday announced changes to its rules for impounding cars of unlicensed drivers at sobriety checkpoints.
Previously, LAPD officers at such checkpoints followed stringent protocols that called for them to impound a car whenever the driver was found not to have a valid license, regardless of whether the driver had been drinking.
Those rules have drawn the ire of immigration advocacy groups that said they disproportionately targeted undocumented immigrants, who are not able to obtain licenses legally in nearly all U.S. states.
Once a vehicle is impounded, law enforcement agencies often require it to remain locked up for at least a month and charge the owner hefty fees to release it.
The new LAPD guidelines soften the department's stance somewhat.
Police will be required to make an attempt to contact the registered owner of the stopped vehicle.
If the owner is a licensed driver and can respond to the checkpoint in 'a reasonable period of time,' the officers will release the car to him or her.
If the owner is unlicensed, officers will permit another person who is a licensed driver to take the car."
THIS IS INSANE!
3 Essential Facts About the Current Moment: We're Out of Money, The Public Sector is Overpaid, & We Can't Tax Our Way Out of This.
3 Essential Facts About the Current Moment: We're Out of Money, The Public Sector is Overpaid, & We Can't Tax Our Way Out of This. - Reason Magazine
"Here are three essential facts that we all better face up to, and fast, if we want to maybe not win the future but at least look forward to the next decade."
"Here are three essential facts that we all better face up to, and fast, if we want to maybe not win the future but at least look forward to the next decade."
Who Speaks for the American Worker?
Who Speaks for the American Worker? NetRight Daily
"I do not purport to speak for the working American, only for myself and maybe the few with whom I share most weekdays.
First of all, we don’t think of ourselves as units of a collective.
Each of us is seeking our own path in life, and while the economic collapse has left us all cautious and unsure, we carry on with the hope that, through initiative and hard work, we can make our lives better."
"I do not purport to speak for the working American, only for myself and maybe the few with whom I share most weekdays.
First of all, we don’t think of ourselves as units of a collective.
Each of us is seeking our own path in life, and while the economic collapse has left us all cautious and unsure, we carry on with the hope that, through initiative and hard work, we can make our lives better."
The Muslim wall of resistance
EDITORIAL: The Muslim wall of resistance - Washington Times
"Opponents of New York Republican Rep. Peter King’s hearings on domestic Muslim extremism have tried to make the controversy into a civil rights battle.
The more the left obfuscates the issue, the more dangerous the threat becomes."
Incredible!
The democrat party has become the "peace in our time" party.
Defending and helping to mask the monstrous muslim jihadists where ever they exist.
Even in our own country.
In return for votes at the ballot box?
Traitors!
"Opponents of New York Republican Rep. Peter King’s hearings on domestic Muslim extremism have tried to make the controversy into a civil rights battle.
The more the left obfuscates the issue, the more dangerous the threat becomes."
Incredible!
The democrat party has become the "peace in our time" party.
Defending and helping to mask the monstrous muslim jihadists where ever they exist.
Even in our own country.
In return for votes at the ballot box?
Traitors!
College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN
College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN
"Big Ten: Northwestern (beaten in overtime by Ohio State).
Purdue and Wisconsin are obviously locks; mediocre Illinois much less obvious, but probably still in."
Doh!
Carnage at the B10 hoops tourney!
"Big Ten: Northwestern (beaten in overtime by Ohio State).
Purdue and Wisconsin are obviously locks; mediocre Illinois much less obvious, but probably still in."
Doh!
Carnage at the B10 hoops tourney!
NPR’s Diane Rehm Reacts to ALG’s Bill Wilson on CNN After Wilson Called NPR an ‘Elitist Soapbox’ | NetRight Daily
NPR’s Diane Rehm Reacts to ALG’s Bill Wilson on CNN After Wilson Called NPR an ‘Elitist Soapbox’ NetRight Daily
"NPR’s Diane Rehm Reacts to ALG’s Bill Wilson on CNN After Wilson Called NPR an ‘Elitist Soapbox’"
"NPR’s Diane Rehm Reacts to ALG’s Bill Wilson on CNN After Wilson Called NPR an ‘Elitist Soapbox’"
Doctors: Husband told Giffords she was shot
Doctors: Husband told Giffords she was shot - Washington Times
“I’m very happy to report that she’s making leaps and bounds in terms of neurological recovery,” said Dr. Dong Kim, a neuroscientist.
“She’s doing spectacularly well.”
It's great that Giffords is doing well but she's obviously not up to serving those who elected her to the congress.
And with the Arizona primary less than a year away it would seem that she will be unable to campaign for her seat.
I'm getting a "duh" feeling that the media is overplaying her recovery in an attempt to legitimize her running again.
Even though it is likely she is not up to a political race or possibly the duties of a congresswoman.
Oh, did I mention she's a democrat.......
“I’m very happy to report that she’s making leaps and bounds in terms of neurological recovery,” said Dr. Dong Kim, a neuroscientist.
“She’s doing spectacularly well.”
It's great that Giffords is doing well but she's obviously not up to serving those who elected her to the congress.
And with the Arizona primary less than a year away it would seem that she will be unable to campaign for her seat.
I'm getting a "duh" feeling that the media is overplaying her recovery in an attempt to legitimize her running again.
Even though it is likely she is not up to a political race or possibly the duties of a congresswoman.
Oh, did I mention she's a democrat.......
Actor Danny Glover blames GLOBAL WARMING for Haitian Earthquake just over a year ago
Flashback Video: Actor Danny Glover blames GLOBAL WARMING for Haitian Earthquake just over a year ago
My prediction back then was that it will get nowhere near the media coverage that was given to Pat Robertson (White House responds to Pat Roberts faster than to undiebomber that tried to blow up airplane over Detroit) when he blamed Haiti's pact with the devil for its problems.
Wanna know what?
I was right!
UPDATE:
Good. Freaking. Grief:
Grist: Japanese Earthquake And Tsunami “What Climate Change Looks Like”
My prediction back then was that it will get nowhere near the media coverage that was given to Pat Robertson (White House responds to Pat Roberts faster than to undiebomber that tried to blow up airplane over Detroit) when he blamed Haiti's pact with the devil for its problems.
Wanna know what?
I was right!
UPDATE:
Good. Freaking. Grief:
Grist: Japanese Earthquake And Tsunami “What Climate Change Looks Like”
Get rid of the spoils system
BURUS: Get rid of the spoils system - Washington Times
"Recent events in Wisconsin and Ohio show that “public servants” are threatening to become our masters."
"Recent events in Wisconsin and Ohio show that “public servants” are threatening to become our masters."
No-bid contract saves D.C. official's pension
No-bid contract saves D.C. official's pension - Washington Times
"Mr. Graves received a sole-source contract for $224,250 in August from the city’s office of public education facilities modernization for services described as “on site consultant” at a time when he routinely was referred by that office not as a consultant, but rather as chief of staff."
The only reason the phrase "sole-source" was created was to mask its true meaning, NO-BID.
"Mr. Graves received a sole-source contract for $224,250 in August from the city’s office of public education facilities modernization for services described as “on site consultant” at a time when he routinely was referred by that office not as a consultant, but rather as chief of staff."
The only reason the phrase "sole-source" was created was to mask its true meaning, NO-BID.
Six-Figure Bus Drivers & Other Working-Class Heroes
Six-Figure Bus Drivers & Other Working-Class Heroes - HUMAN EVENTS
"Can we stop acting as if people who work for the government are the heroes of working people?"
"Can we stop acting as if people who work for the government are the heroes of working people?"
Defend Us In Battle...: Voting by principles or outcome
Defend Us In Battle...: Voting by principles or outcome
"He had a novel thing that he did while in the Michigan House: he posted all of his votes online.
He also had a set of principles that he followed regarding how he voted as well, which included not voting on a bill he hadn't read.
a principled approach?
When Congressman Amash won the U.S. Congressional race, I knew that this 'approach' was going to get him in 'trouble' down the line with some conservatives."
"He had a novel thing that he did while in the Michigan House: he posted all of his votes online.
He also had a set of principles that he followed regarding how he voted as well, which included not voting on a bill he hadn't read.
a principled approach?
When Congressman Amash won the U.S. Congressional race, I knew that this 'approach' was going to get him in 'trouble' down the line with some conservatives."
Reeths-Puffer students' Spanish recitation of Pledge of Allegiance under fire
Reeths-Puffer students' Spanish recitation of Pledge of Allegiance under fire MLive.com
"The Pledge of Allegiance is being recited in Spanish each week at Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School, a practice that is being questioned by at least one teacher.
Students who began Spanish classes at the school this year recited the Pledge in Spanish twice last week, and will continue to do so once a week, said Superintendent Steve Edwards.
The fifth- and sixth-graders say the Pledge in unison daily, led by a student on the school intercom system."
"The Pledge of Allegiance is being recited in Spanish each week at Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School, a practice that is being questioned by at least one teacher.
Students who began Spanish classes at the school this year recited the Pledge in Spanish twice last week, and will continue to do so once a week, said Superintendent Steve Edwards.
The fifth- and sixth-graders say the Pledge in unison daily, led by a student on the school intercom system."
Friday, March 11, 2011
Northwestern University: Oklahoma will be first to run out of pension cash -- in 2017
"In a 2010 analysis from Professor Joshua Rauh of Northwestern University (Chicago), Oklahoma is listed as the first state to run out of pension cash flow."
State and local workers: Gone but not off the books
State and local workers: Gone but not off the books
"The retired city administrator of Vernon, Calif., pulls down a pension of $43,320.53 a month - or close to $520,000 a year - through the underfunded California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), which covers about half of all government workers in the state and is the nation's largest public pension administrator.
Malkenhorst receives that princely stipend by virtue of having held six four-day-a-week jobs at the same time in Vernon, a speck of an industrial town just south of Los Angeles.
He was Vernon's city manager, city clerk, finance director, treasurer, redevelopment agency secretary and director of light and power."
"The retired city administrator of Vernon, Calif., pulls down a pension of $43,320.53 a month - or close to $520,000 a year - through the underfunded California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), which covers about half of all government workers in the state and is the nation's largest public pension administrator.
Malkenhorst receives that princely stipend by virtue of having held six four-day-a-week jobs at the same time in Vernon, a speck of an industrial town just south of Los Angeles.
He was Vernon's city manager, city clerk, finance director, treasurer, redevelopment agency secretary and director of light and power."
Obama's Long Nose On Energy
Power Line - Obama's Long Nose On Energy
"President Obama gave a press conference today, mostly on the subject of energy.
To hear him tell it, his administration's motto is drill, baby, drill!
First, we need to continue to boost domestic production of oil and gas."
"President Obama gave a press conference today, mostly on the subject of energy.
To hear him tell it, his administration's motto is drill, baby, drill!
First, we need to continue to boost domestic production of oil and gas."
Chris Matthews Sees Japan Earthquake an 'Opportunity' for Obama to Remind People He Was Born in Hawaii
Chris Matthews Sees Japan Earthquake an 'Opportunity' for Obama to Remind People He Was Born in Hawaii NewsBusters.org
"'Was this sort of a good opportunity for the president to remind everybody that he grew up in the United States and Hawaii?'"
"'Was this sort of a good opportunity for the president to remind everybody that he grew up in the United States and Hawaii?'"
Bill would freeze teacher pay between contracts
Bill would freeze teacher pay between contracts MLive.com
"Republicans in the Michigan House have approved a bill that would freeze pay and benefits for union-represented public school teachers working under expired contracts.
The bill that passed by a 63-47 vote Thursday goes to the Republican-led Senate.
The bill calls for public employers to provide no more than current pay and benefits after the expiration date of a collective bargaining agreement until a new contract is in place.
It would eliminate so-called step increases sometimes paid by school districts regardless of whether a union contract is in place.
Employees would have to pay for increased costs of health insurance or other benefits.
Democrats say the proposed changes are unconstitutional and would eliminate employers' incentive to bargain new contracts.
Republicans say the changes would give unions more incentive to bargain."
"Republicans in the Michigan House have approved a bill that would freeze pay and benefits for union-represented public school teachers working under expired contracts.
The bill that passed by a 63-47 vote Thursday goes to the Republican-led Senate.
The bill calls for public employers to provide no more than current pay and benefits after the expiration date of a collective bargaining agreement until a new contract is in place.
It would eliminate so-called step increases sometimes paid by school districts regardless of whether a union contract is in place.
Employees would have to pay for increased costs of health insurance or other benefits.
Democrats say the proposed changes are unconstitutional and would eliminate employers' incentive to bargain new contracts.
Republicans say the changes would give unions more incentive to bargain."
Rick Snyder outflanks the Tea Party on tax hikes
Rick Snyder outflanks the Tea Party on tax hikes MLive.com
"Wow.
That doesn't seem to respect the Tea Partiers' agenda of less spending, less government and less taxes.
And it seems to be a big kiss-off to taxpaying voters who might not agree with their policies and want to take action.
Hmm.
Wonder if Leon Drolet is getting his big plastic pig ready for some recalls like he did in 2007."
"Wow.
That doesn't seem to respect the Tea Partiers' agenda of less spending, less government and less taxes.
And it seems to be a big kiss-off to taxpaying voters who might not agree with their policies and want to take action.
Hmm.
Wonder if Leon Drolet is getting his big plastic pig ready for some recalls like he did in 2007."
80/20 hindsight
80/20 hindsight themichiganview.com The Michigan View
"But 80/20 can be dangerous.
This philosophy is exactly how we end up with RINO's and other folks who seem to be part of the problem instead of part of the solution."
"But 80/20 can be dangerous.
This philosophy is exactly how we end up with RINO's and other folks who seem to be part of the problem instead of part of the solution."
(Audio) CBC Congressman: KKK bigger threat than Muslims - Washington Times
(Audio) CBC Congressman: KKK bigger threat than Muslims - Washington Times
"'I think bringing the KKK into all of this is terrible.
It's horrible, and that shows an unwillingness to really deal with this situation.
It's once again this comparative means by which people try to make the moral relativist argument instead of dealing with the issue,' he explained.
'I even heard in that hearing someone was talking about, 'Why don't we bring Christians up as well?' This is not what it's about.'"
"'I think bringing the KKK into all of this is terrible.
It's horrible, and that shows an unwillingness to really deal with this situation.
It's once again this comparative means by which people try to make the moral relativist argument instead of dealing with the issue,' he explained.
'I even heard in that hearing someone was talking about, 'Why don't we bring Christians up as well?' This is not what it's about.'"
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