Transparency Not Rapid for Kent Co. Transit Agency [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"“It’s unfortunate that The Rapid, which sees fit to spend $250,000 on a piece of art for its headquarters, can’t spend some money to make itself more transparent to the taxpayers who pay the bills.
It’s extremely inexpensive to post information to the Internet these days, but our inclination is that The Rapid does this on purpose.”"
This one has a big, bad stink!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
'Budget Cut' Doesn't Mean the Same Thing to Public and Private Sectors
'Budget Cut' Doesn't Mean the Same Thing to Public and Private Sectors [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
“Government employees have a very different definition,” the president of the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance said.
“Government claims to cut its budget every year, but spending never goes down.
Citizens spend less when they cut their own budgets.
This is part of a language gap that exists between government workers and citizens.”"
“Government employees have a very different definition,” the president of the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance said.
“Government claims to cut its budget every year, but spending never goes down.
Citizens spend less when they cut their own budgets.
This is part of a language gap that exists between government workers and citizens.”"
Americans should deplore bullying and death threats
Edward Achorn: Americans should deplore bullying and death threats Columnists projo.com The Providence Journal
"Earlier this month, after Wisconsin Republican state senators voted to roll back the power of public-employee unions, a number of them received this anonymous e-mail:
“Please put your things in order because you will be killed and your families will also be killed due to your actions in the last 8 weeks.
Please explain to them that this is because if we get rid of you and your families then it will save the rights of 300,000 people and also be able to close the deficit that you have created.
I hope you have a good time in hell.”"
And the liberal media focuses on the "violent" Tea Party?
"Earlier this month, after Wisconsin Republican state senators voted to roll back the power of public-employee unions, a number of them received this anonymous e-mail:
“Please put your things in order because you will be killed and your families will also be killed due to your actions in the last 8 weeks.
Please explain to them that this is because if we get rid of you and your families then it will save the rights of 300,000 people and also be able to close the deficit that you have created.
I hope you have a good time in hell.”"
And the liberal media focuses on the "violent" Tea Party?
Suttle unrolls toilet paper tax
Suttle unrolls toilet paper tax - Omaha.com
"Mayor Jim Suttle went to Washington Tuesday flush with ideas for how federal officials could help cities like Omaha pay for multibillion-dollar sewer projects.
Among the items on his brainstorming list: a proposal for a 10-cent federal tax on every roll of toilet paper you buy.
Based on the four-pack price for Charmin double rolls Tuesday at a midtown Hy-Vee, such a tax would add more than 10 percent to the per-roll price, pushing it over a buck."
So, if I get this democrat right, he wants to subsidize the outrageous pay and benefits of city union employees on the backsides of the poor?
"Mayor Jim Suttle went to Washington Tuesday flush with ideas for how federal officials could help cities like Omaha pay for multibillion-dollar sewer projects.
Among the items on his brainstorming list: a proposal for a 10-cent federal tax on every roll of toilet paper you buy.
Based on the four-pack price for Charmin double rolls Tuesday at a midtown Hy-Vee, such a tax would add more than 10 percent to the per-roll price, pushing it over a buck."
So, if I get this democrat right, he wants to subsidize the outrageous pay and benefits of city union employees on the backsides of the poor?
'Worst report' on housing renews fears of recession
'Worst report' on housing renews fears of recession - Washington Times
"Never before has the U.S. economy staged a recovery while the housing market was in such a deep slump"
"Never before has the U.S. economy staged a recovery while the housing market was in such a deep slump"
Public Pension Funds Caught in a Squeeze
Public Pension Funds Caught in a Squeeze - WSJ.com
"In deciding to keep its assumed investment return rate at 7.75%, the board of the $227 billion fund cited hardships that a lower rate would inflict on local governments.
Calpers also said it thought the return was achievable."
"In deciding to keep its assumed investment return rate at 7.75%, the board of the $227 billion fund cited hardships that a lower rate would inflict on local governments.
Calpers also said it thought the return was achievable."
Dad who mistakenly gave 7-year-old son 'hard' lemonade at Tigers game sues after boy is taken away
Dad who mistakenly gave 7-year-old son 'hard' lemonade at Tigers game sues after boy is taken away MLive.com
"Police responded, and the boy was examined by Comerica Park medical staff, who found no problems.
The boy was then taken to a hospital, where he had no alcohol in his system.
He was cleared to go home, but instead taken by Wayne County Children's Protective Services, the ACLU said.
CPS would not allow him to go with his mother, Claire, who was not at the game.
“The first night, Leo slept on a couch in the CPS building with his parents waiting outside on the sidewalk.
The next day, he was sent to a foster home,” the ACLU said."
Things are really gonna be great when these folks take over our entire health care system, right?
"Police responded, and the boy was examined by Comerica Park medical staff, who found no problems.
The boy was then taken to a hospital, where he had no alcohol in his system.
He was cleared to go home, but instead taken by Wayne County Children's Protective Services, the ACLU said.
CPS would not allow him to go with his mother, Claire, who was not at the game.
“The first night, Leo slept on a couch in the CPS building with his parents waiting outside on the sidewalk.
The next day, he was sent to a foster home,” the ACLU said."
Things are really gonna be great when these folks take over our entire health care system, right?
The triumph of coal marketing
Seth's Blog: The triumph of coal marketing
"For every person killed by nuclear power generation, 4,000 die due to coal, adjusted for the same amount of power produced...
You might very well have excellent reasons to argue for one form over another.
Not the point of this post.
The question is: did you know about this chart?
How does it resonate with you?"
"For every person killed by nuclear power generation, 4,000 die due to coal, adjusted for the same amount of power produced...
You might very well have excellent reasons to argue for one form over another.
Not the point of this post.
The question is: did you know about this chart?
How does it resonate with you?"
It's Enough to Make You Sick: Benefits Still Crushing Taxpayers
It's Enough to Make You Sick: Benefits Still Crushing Taxpayers - FoxBusiness.com
"The exact cost of bad decisions by government bodies, whether they be the U.S. Congress, state legislatures or local city councils, is often hard to quantify.
That wasn’t the case earlier this week in Jersey City, N.J., when officials announced they will need to float a bond this year to cover more than $9 million in payouts to city employees for unused sick days and vacation time."
"The exact cost of bad decisions by government bodies, whether they be the U.S. Congress, state legislatures or local city councils, is often hard to quantify.
That wasn’t the case earlier this week in Jersey City, N.J., when officials announced they will need to float a bond this year to cover more than $9 million in payouts to city employees for unused sick days and vacation time."
Detroit's Liberal Nightmare
Detroit's Liberal Nightmare The Foundry: Conservative Policy News
"What happens when a city buys the liberal dream hook, line and sinker?
Just take a look at the City of Detroit"
"What happens when a city buys the liberal dream hook, line and sinker?
Just take a look at the City of Detroit"
Hazelwood Crackdown on Girl Scout Cookies
UPDATE: Hazelwood Crackdown on Girl Scout Cookies « CBS St. Louis
"They’d been warned, but the city says the Girl Scouts Abigail and Caitlin Mills continued to sell Girl Scout cookies from a stand in front of their home. A neighbor complained anonymously because of all the people and the traffic and the dogs barking at all the people and the traffic."
"They’d been warned, but the city says the Girl Scouts Abigail and Caitlin Mills continued to sell Girl Scout cookies from a stand in front of their home. A neighbor complained anonymously because of all the people and the traffic and the dogs barking at all the people and the traffic."
Rumsfeld: If you’re wondering who to thank for Gaddafi’s lack of nukes
Rumsfeld: If you’re wondering who to thank for Gaddafi’s lack of nukes … « Hot Air
"Is this a “little-known story”?
If so, it’s a rather damning indictment of the American media, given its rather splashy initial reporting in December 2003.
As I wrote at the time, Moammar Gaddafi’s decision to voluntarily surrender his nuclear-weapons program made the US significantly safer as a direct result of the Iraq War.
Had we not invaded Iraq in 2003 and captured Saddam Hussein in December of that year, Gaddafi would hardly have felt compelled to protect himself from similar American action at the time."
"Is this a “little-known story”?
If so, it’s a rather damning indictment of the American media, given its rather splashy initial reporting in December 2003.
As I wrote at the time, Moammar Gaddafi’s decision to voluntarily surrender his nuclear-weapons program made the US significantly safer as a direct result of the Iraq War.
Had we not invaded Iraq in 2003 and captured Saddam Hussein in December of that year, Gaddafi would hardly have felt compelled to protect himself from similar American action at the time."
Military indoctrinated on gays kissing, behavior
Military indoctrinated on gays kissing, behavior - Washington Times
"Four branches of the military have begun sending training material to 2.2 million active and reserve troops as a prelude to opening the ranks to gays, with instructions on, for example, what to do if an officer sees two male Marines kissing in a shopping mall."
"Four branches of the military have begun sending training material to 2.2 million active and reserve troops as a prelude to opening the ranks to gays, with instructions on, for example, what to do if an officer sees two male Marines kissing in a shopping mall."
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Former SEIU Official Reveals Secret Plan To Destroy JP Morgan, Crash The Stock Market, And Redistribute Wealth In America
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Former SEIU Official Reveals Secret Plan To Destroy JP Morgan, Crash The Stock Market, And Redistribute Wealth In America
"A former official of one of the country's most-powerful unions, SEIU, has a secret plan to 'destabilize' the country."
"A former official of one of the country's most-powerful unions, SEIU, has a secret plan to 'destabilize' the country."
Detroit lost SO much population that it is now ILLEGAL for it to collect city income tax!
theblogprof: Detroit lost SO much population that it is now ILLEGAL for it to collect city income tax!
"That 713,000 number is very significant.
Why?
Because under Michigan law, the City cannot legally collect its own income tax unless the population is 750,000 or more.
From The Detroit Free Press: State law may need to change for Detroit to keep collecting city tax"
"That 713,000 number is very significant.
Why?
Because under Michigan law, the City cannot legally collect its own income tax unless the population is 750,000 or more.
From The Detroit Free Press: State law may need to change for Detroit to keep collecting city tax"
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance
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Yikes!
I just started to really post on this site in late Jan.
Not too bad for 2 months, eh, you politicians?
"Total Pageviews
3,000"
Yikes!
I just started to really post on this site in late Jan.
Not too bad for 2 months, eh, you politicians?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Thank You Soldiers - Veteran's Day/Memorial Day Song
This is really nice.
Remember our betters!
(thanks Frank)
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance: Yes, Muskegon Tea Party at Carmen's at 2:00 Thursday!
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance: Yes, Muskegon Tea Party at Carmen's at 2:00 Thursday!
"As always (mostly...) I will be hosting a Muskegon Tea Party chat (open to ALL) at Carmen's Cafe every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-3:20 PM. Just before each Muskegon County commission meeting.
There won't be a county commission meeting"
"As always (mostly...) I will be hosting a Muskegon Tea Party chat (open to ALL) at Carmen's Cafe every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-3:20 PM. Just before each Muskegon County commission meeting.
There won't be a county commission meeting"
Reporter makes nonsensical comments on air
The most coherent report yet as to why America is killing Libyans.
Muskegon County clerk offers Saturday hours this week
Muskegon County clerk offers Saturday hours this week MLive.com
"MUSKEGON COUNTY —
The Muskegon County Clerk’s office is hosting a Saturday event to give local residents who have a difficult time visiting during regular weekday hours an opportunity to access the office’s many services.
The event, called Full Service Saturday, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the clerk’s temporary office on the second floor in the Central Services Building, 141 E. Apple Ave.
Residents should come prepared with the necessary information by visiting the clerk’s website at www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk or calling the office at 724-6221 prior to the event.
Among the services being provided Saturday will be marriage license applications, concealed weapons applications, birth certificates, passports and business registrations."
A great idea!
Kudos to county clerk Nancy Waters!
"MUSKEGON COUNTY —
The Muskegon County Clerk’s office is hosting a Saturday event to give local residents who have a difficult time visiting during regular weekday hours an opportunity to access the office’s many services.
The event, called Full Service Saturday, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the clerk’s temporary office on the second floor in the Central Services Building, 141 E. Apple Ave.
Residents should come prepared with the necessary information by visiting the clerk’s website at www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk or calling the office at 724-6221 prior to the event.
Among the services being provided Saturday will be marriage license applications, concealed weapons applications, birth certificates, passports and business registrations."
A great idea!
Kudos to county clerk Nancy Waters!
AFTER TWO TENSE MINUTES OF TWISTS AND -
"'He takes that shot, and you know if it goes in, you're recording history,' Fishman says.
'If it goes in, it's monumental.'
He remembers a sudden scream in the trailer, an echo of the roar from more than 70,000 fans inside the stadium."
A wonderful recounting of last year's Butler/Duke final moments.
I was there with Bug, Howard, JudgeO and Cheater.
An amazing night...and a heartbreaking missed "shot for the ages" for our Butler Bulldogs.
What a weekend!
And what a great SI story.
(thanks JO'h)
Justice Department sues on behalf of Muslim teacher, triggering debate
Justice Department sues on behalf of Muslim teacher, triggering debate - The Washington Post
"Justice Department lawyers examined the same set of facts and reached a different conclusion: that the school district’s decision amounted to outright discrimination against Khan.
They filed an unusual lawsuit, accusing the district of violating her civil rights by forcing her to choose between her job and her faith."
"Justice Department lawyers examined the same set of facts and reached a different conclusion: that the school district’s decision amounted to outright discrimination against Khan.
They filed an unusual lawsuit, accusing the district of violating her civil rights by forcing her to choose between her job and her faith."
U.S. Has Most Progressive Tax System for OECD-24
CARPE DIEM: U.S. Has Most Progressive Tax System for OECD-24
"By contrast, we prefer to have the wealthiest households in this country pay a share of the tax burden that is one-third greater than their share of the nation's income.'"
"By contrast, we prefer to have the wealthiest households in this country pay a share of the tax burden that is one-third greater than their share of the nation's income.'"
Union boss goes off at meeting, prison guards say
Union boss goes off at meeting, prison guards say - Washington Times
"Prison guards at a Western Maryland correctional facility say a union boss berated and tried to intimidate them after they raised questions at a pre-shift meeting about how their fees are spent and the benefits of belonging to a union."
"Prison guards at a Western Maryland correctional facility say a union boss berated and tried to intimidate them after they raised questions at a pre-shift meeting about how their fees are spent and the benefits of belonging to a union."
Hello Kitty and pink paintwork: How gun manufacturers are targeting female market with girly 'purse pistols'
Hello Kitty and pink paintwork: How gun manufacturers are targeting female market with girly 'purse pistols' Mail Online
"Despite the concerns of anti-gun campaigners, there has been an 83 per cent rise in the number of women buying firearms for personal defence, and handbag-sized models are fast becoming a sought-after accessory across the U.S."
"Despite the concerns of anti-gun campaigners, there has been an 83 per cent rise in the number of women buying firearms for personal defence, and handbag-sized models are fast becoming a sought-after accessory across the U.S."
I, PIGGYBANK
I, PIGGYBANK Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes
"My 401K is down 40%, my employer just cut the match;
and it looks like I may have work until I'm 70 years old.
I also pay for pensions to public employees who retired in their 50s.
I don't have enough money to go on vacation this year, but I paid my share of the federal government's $2.6 million grant to teach Chinese prostitutes to drink responsibly.
I pay for bridges to nowhere.
I drive a 1997 Honda Accord, but I had to pay for my neighbor’s $41,000 electric car.
I also bailed out the United Auto Workers."
"My 401K is down 40%, my employer just cut the match;
and it looks like I may have work until I'm 70 years old.
I also pay for pensions to public employees who retired in their 50s.
I don't have enough money to go on vacation this year, but I paid my share of the federal government's $2.6 million grant to teach Chinese prostitutes to drink responsibly.
I pay for bridges to nowhere.
I drive a 1997 Honda Accord, but I had to pay for my neighbor’s $41,000 electric car.
I also bailed out the United Auto Workers."
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
David Wells wins award!
My good friend David Wells was just named recipient of the 2011 Muskegon Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.
Well deserved David! (the resulting UM and lawyer stuff doesn't diminish your achievement).
Well deserved David! (the resulting UM and lawyer stuff doesn't diminish your achievement).
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