Effort to stop benefits for unrelated adults living with state workers fails in Michigan House MLive.com
"The plan, which allows a live-in boyfriend or girlfriend – and dependents – to obtain state benefits if they live with a state worker, could cost $8 million annually"
And those of us who see and will pay the increased taxes on the horizon and decreased state services get stuck in the wazoo once again!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Obama’s funny numbers
Obama’s funny numbers - Right Turn - The Washington Post
"The most glaring: The CBO shows that the debt over 10 years will be $1.8 trillion higher than President Obama revealed."
"The most glaring: The CBO shows that the debt over 10 years will be $1.8 trillion higher than President Obama revealed."
What Is U.S. National Interest In Libya?
Editorial: What Is U.S. National Interest In Libya? - Investors.com
The amazing thing is that NO ONE (other than Obama's paid hacks) left or right, American or foreign, has a clue why we are attacking Libya.
And the normally anti-American/anti-defense MSM is mostly supportive of Col Muammar Gaddafi's bling buddy, Barry O'Carter.
The amazing thing is that NO ONE (other than Obama's paid hacks) left or right, American or foreign, has a clue why we are attacking Libya.
And the normally anti-American/anti-defense MSM is mostly supportive of Col Muammar Gaddafi's bling buddy, Barry O'Carter.
Transparency Not Rapid for Kent Co. Transit Agency
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!
"“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!
'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
"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?
"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).
Senator Can’t Stop Tide … or Poor Bond Ratings
Senator Can’t Stop Tide … or Poor Bond Ratings [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Michigan Sen. John Gleason tried to save the credit ratings of cities that are taken over by an emergency financial manager.
Earlier this month, he introduced an amendment that states they “will not have its bond rating downrated.”
The problem?
That’s not the government’s call, said Jack McHugh, legislative analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
“Municipal bonds’ credit worthiness ratings are provided by independent private agencies over which a state legislature has absolutely no control,” McHugh wrote in an e-mail.
Gleason, D-Flushing, didn’t return a call seeking comment.
His amendment of March 9 to House Bill 4214 failed by a vote of 26-12.
'This appears to be an example of legislative 'magic thinking,' comparable to the king ordering the tides not to rise,” McHugh wrote in an e-mail.
“In this case, the miracle would be for potential lenders looking to put their precious capital at risk — and their agents at independent credit rating agencies — to ignore the messes created by fiscally reckless local government officials now wanting to borrow even more.
There's no magic required if local officials want to protect their credit rating; all they have to do hold current spending and future liabilities — including retirement benefits — below expected current and future revenue.'"
"Michigan Sen. John Gleason tried to save the credit ratings of cities that are taken over by an emergency financial manager.
Earlier this month, he introduced an amendment that states they “will not have its bond rating downrated.”
The problem?
That’s not the government’s call, said Jack McHugh, legislative analyst for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
“Municipal bonds’ credit worthiness ratings are provided by independent private agencies over which a state legislature has absolutely no control,” McHugh wrote in an e-mail.
Gleason, D-Flushing, didn’t return a call seeking comment.
His amendment of March 9 to House Bill 4214 failed by a vote of 26-12.
'This appears to be an example of legislative 'magic thinking,' comparable to the king ordering the tides not to rise,” McHugh wrote in an e-mail.
“In this case, the miracle would be for potential lenders looking to put their precious capital at risk — and their agents at independent credit rating agencies — to ignore the messes created by fiscally reckless local government officials now wanting to borrow even more.
There's no magic required if local officials want to protect their credit rating; all they have to do hold current spending and future liabilities — including retirement benefits — below expected current and future revenue.'"
Chavez says capitalism may have ended life on Mars
Chavez says capitalism may have ended life on Mars - Yahoo! Finance
"'I have always said, heard, that it would not be strange that there had been civilization on Mars, but maybe capitalism arrived there, imperialism arrived and finished off the planet,' Chavez said in speech to mark World Water Day."
"'I have always said, heard, that it would not be strange that there had been civilization on Mars, but maybe capitalism arrived there, imperialism arrived and finished off the planet,' Chavez said in speech to mark World Water Day."
Never Mind
Never Mind - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
"state Sen. Obama was unpersuaded:
'I suffer no illusions about Saddam Hussein.
He is a brutal man.
A ruthless man.
A man who butchers his own people to secure his own power.
He has repeatedly defied UN resolutions, thwarted U.N. inspection teams, developed chemical and biological weapons, and coveted nuclear capacity. ...
But ... Saddam poses no imminent and direct threat to the United States, or to his neighbors ...'
As American forces join the war against Moammar Gadhafi, the nation is entitled to an explanation.
How is the case for war against Gadhafi smarter (remember, Obama is only against 'dumb' wars) or less 'ideological' or more prudent than that for war against Saddam Hussein?"
"state Sen. Obama was unpersuaded:
'I suffer no illusions about Saddam Hussein.
He is a brutal man.
A ruthless man.
A man who butchers his own people to secure his own power.
He has repeatedly defied UN resolutions, thwarted U.N. inspection teams, developed chemical and biological weapons, and coveted nuclear capacity. ...
But ... Saddam poses no imminent and direct threat to the United States, or to his neighbors ...'
As American forces join the war against Moammar Gadhafi, the nation is entitled to an explanation.
How is the case for war against Gadhafi smarter (remember, Obama is only against 'dumb' wars) or less 'ideological' or more prudent than that for war against Saddam Hussein?"
Ross Bennett explains why comics can't do Obama jokes
theblogprof: Video: Ross Bennett explains why comics can't do Obama jokes
"Saw Jay Leno last night and his attempts at poking fun at Obama were utterly lame as usual.
Almost as if the jokes were designed to fail (just like ObamaCare!).
Ross Bennett explains why successful Obama jokes are a no no:"
"Saw Jay Leno last night and his attempts at poking fun at Obama were utterly lame as usual.
Almost as if the jokes were designed to fail (just like ObamaCare!).
Ross Bennett explains why successful Obama jokes are a no no:"
US Approaching Insolvency, Fix To Be 'Painful'
US Approaching Insolvency, Fix To Be 'Painful': Fisher - CNBC
"The United States is on a fiscal path towards insolvency and policymakers are at a 'tipping point,' a Federal Reserve official said on Tuesday."
"The United States is on a fiscal path towards insolvency and policymakers are at a 'tipping point,' a Federal Reserve official said on Tuesday."
Bill Maher Calls Sarah Palin a Female Vulgarism, NOW Stays Mum
Bill Maher Calls Sarah Palin a Female Vulgarism, NOW Stays Mum - FoxNews.com
"Bill Maher and Sarah Palin. (Reuters)Bill Maher uttered a female vulgarism when referring to former Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin on his HBO show Friday night.
“Did you hear this – Sarah Palin finally heard what happened in Japan and she’s demanding that we invade ‘Tsunami,’” Maher said.
“I mean she said, ‘These ‘Tsunamians’ will not get away with this.’
Oh speaking of dumb tw**s, did you...”"
Gotta love those "sensitive" libs......
Why does one woman make lib men go insane?
"Bill Maher and Sarah Palin. (Reuters)Bill Maher uttered a female vulgarism when referring to former Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin on his HBO show Friday night.
“Did you hear this – Sarah Palin finally heard what happened in Japan and she’s demanding that we invade ‘Tsunami,’” Maher said.
“I mean she said, ‘These ‘Tsunamians’ will not get away with this.’
Oh speaking of dumb tw**s, did you...”"
Gotta love those "sensitive" libs......
Why does one woman make lib men go insane?
Muskegon County officials weigh jail options, including using state prison
Muskegon County officials weigh jail options, including using state prison MLive.com
"Although the issuance of capital-improvement bonds seemed the likely financing model, the option of a voter-approved millage was identified during the presentation. County commissioners have been reluctant to seek a millage, fearing voters would reject it."
"Although the issuance of capital-improvement bonds seemed the likely financing model, the option of a voter-approved millage was identified during the presentation. County commissioners have been reluctant to seek a millage, fearing voters would reject it."
County raises costs for union retirees
County raises costs for union retirees - JSOnline
"Retirees from Milwaukee County's largest union would pay more for their health care, under a series of changes approved by the County Board Thursday that would save taxpayers $5.4 million this year.
The change was adopted on a 14-1 vote, after the board agreed to reconsider its decision earlier in the day to delay the move.
Holding off on the change for a month would have cost the county $400,000."
"Retirees from Milwaukee County's largest union would pay more for their health care, under a series of changes approved by the County Board Thursday that would save taxpayers $5.4 million this year.
The change was adopted on a 14-1 vote, after the board agreed to reconsider its decision earlier in the day to delay the move.
Holding off on the change for a month would have cost the county $400,000."
Playing taxpayers for suckers
American Thinker Blog: Playing taxpayers for suckers
"One of numerous ways taxpayers are being ripped off by public employees is through phony 'retirement' schemes that enable the employee to collect a fat pension in addition to continuing to work and receive salary and benefits.
The 'retirement' pay becomes, in effect, a huge pay increase, one usually linked to inflation.
This 'double-dipping' is not uncommon when taxpayers are on the hook, but exceedingly rare in the private sector.
Quite clearly, the politicians who sign such contracts are, in collusion with the employees (and their unions), playing the taxpayers for suckers."
"One of numerous ways taxpayers are being ripped off by public employees is through phony 'retirement' schemes that enable the employee to collect a fat pension in addition to continuing to work and receive salary and benefits.
The 'retirement' pay becomes, in effect, a huge pay increase, one usually linked to inflation.
This 'double-dipping' is not uncommon when taxpayers are on the hook, but exceedingly rare in the private sector.
Quite clearly, the politicians who sign such contracts are, in collusion with the employees (and their unions), playing the taxpayers for suckers."
Portugal braces for govt collapse over debt vote
Portugal braces for govt collapse over debt vote - Yahoo! Finance
"Portugal's government is on the verge of collapse after opposition parties withdrew their support for another round of austerity policies aimed at averting a financial bailout."
The public service unions have killed that country.
Will they do the same to the USA?
"Portugal's government is on the verge of collapse after opposition parties withdrew their support for another round of austerity policies aimed at averting a financial bailout."
The public service unions have killed that country.
Will they do the same to the USA?
Nuclear Power's Unchanging Plight
Nuclear Power's Unchanging Plight - Reason Magazine
"Nuclear Power's Unchanging Plight
Nuclear is the fuel of the future—and always will be"
"Nuclear Power's Unchanging Plight
Nuclear is the fuel of the future—and always will be"
Judge orders use of Islamic law in Tampa lawsuit over mosque leadership
Judge orders use of Islamic law in Tampa lawsuit over mosque leadership - St. Petersburg Times
"'This case,' the judge wrote, 'will proceed under Ecclesiastical Islamic Law.'"
"'This case,' the judge wrote, 'will proceed under Ecclesiastical Islamic Law.'"
Pension Reformers Shift Focus to Current Employees
Pension Reformers Shift Focus to Current Employees
"'Pension costs will crush government.'
'The math doesn't work.'
'The system lacks discipline.'
'The system lacks oversight and accountability.'
These are the words of a bipartisan, standing legislative commission — not a bunch of union-hating, anti-government pension gadflies."
"'Pension costs will crush government.'
'The math doesn't work.'
'The system lacks discipline.'
'The system lacks oversight and accountability.'
These are the words of a bipartisan, standing legislative commission — not a bunch of union-hating, anti-government pension gadflies."
Why Obama Went to Brazil
O'Grady: Why Obama Went to Brazil - WSJ.com
"Yet there is a case to be made for going—to Brazil anyway.
Arguably Santiago and San Salvador could have been postponed.
Chile is already a stable ally and the stop in El Salvador, to mouth platitudes about hemispheric security while Central America is going up in narco-trafficking flames, only highlights the futility of the U.S. war on drugs.
Going to Brasilia to meet with Workers' Party President Dilma Rousseff on Saturday, on the other hand, was important.
Unfortunately, Mr. Obama discredited his trip even before it began by peddling it as a trade mission to create jobs and boost the U.S. economy.
With those goals in mind, he would have been better off staying home and lobbying Congress to drop the 54 cents per gallon tariff on Brazilian sugar ethanol, and to end all U.S. subsidies on cotton, which have been ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization in a case brought by Brazil.
Or he could have sent the Colombia and Panama free trade agreements to the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, where they would be easily ratified.
Let's face it: Mr. Obama's reputation as a protectionist precedes him.
If he believes otherwise, our silver-tongued president has a tin ear."
"Yet there is a case to be made for going—to Brazil anyway.
Arguably Santiago and San Salvador could have been postponed.
Chile is already a stable ally and the stop in El Salvador, to mouth platitudes about hemispheric security while Central America is going up in narco-trafficking flames, only highlights the futility of the U.S. war on drugs.
Going to Brasilia to meet with Workers' Party President Dilma Rousseff on Saturday, on the other hand, was important.
Unfortunately, Mr. Obama discredited his trip even before it began by peddling it as a trade mission to create jobs and boost the U.S. economy.
With those goals in mind, he would have been better off staying home and lobbying Congress to drop the 54 cents per gallon tariff on Brazilian sugar ethanol, and to end all U.S. subsidies on cotton, which have been ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization in a case brought by Brazil.
Or he could have sent the Colombia and Panama free trade agreements to the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, where they would be easily ratified.
Let's face it: Mr. Obama's reputation as a protectionist precedes him.
If he believes otherwise, our silver-tongued president has a tin ear."
Emergency Manager law already forcing unions into new concessions
Emergency Manager law already forcing unions into new concessions Michigan Messenger
"In Flint, which received state approval for an $8 million emergency bond needed to make payroll this month and is seen as a likely target for state intervention, the firefighters union has reportedly issued a list of new concessions including increased health insurance payments and giving up holiday pay and night-shift premiums."
"In Flint, which received state approval for an $8 million emergency bond needed to make payroll this month and is seen as a likely target for state intervention, the firefighters union has reportedly issued a list of new concessions including increased health insurance payments and giving up holiday pay and night-shift premiums."
I MENTIONED MARKDOWNS ON WATCHES THE OTHER DAY
Instapundit » Blog Archive » I MENTIONED MARKDOWNS ON WATCHES THE OTHER DAY, and I now wonder if they’re desperate. Reader Duke …
"March 21, 2011
I MENTIONED MARKDOWNS ON WATCHES THE OTHER DAY, and I now wonder if they’re desperate.
Reader Duke DeLand emails:
“April 20th 2009 I removed my wrist watch and it still rests on my bedside table.
With my phone always there I found it less-than necessary.
Many with whom i talk say the same.
Have most of us abandoned watches?”
I still wear a watch.
I have a couple of fancy ones I wear for dress occasions (one was my grandfather’s, the other was an anniversary present).
But I usually wear a Timex Ironman and I still use it pretty regularly — though the thing I really like about it is the night light, which is bright enough to let me navigate in the dark.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 6:37 pm"
I am a watch nerd..but they are increasingly becoming an affectation.... bummer...
"March 21, 2011
I MENTIONED MARKDOWNS ON WATCHES THE OTHER DAY, and I now wonder if they’re desperate.
Reader Duke DeLand emails:
“April 20th 2009 I removed my wrist watch and it still rests on my bedside table.
With my phone always there I found it less-than necessary.
Many with whom i talk say the same.
Have most of us abandoned watches?”
I still wear a watch.
I have a couple of fancy ones I wear for dress occasions (one was my grandfather’s, the other was an anniversary present).
But I usually wear a Timex Ironman and I still use it pretty regularly — though the thing I really like about it is the night light, which is bright enough to let me navigate in the dark.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 6:37 pm"
I am a watch nerd..but they are increasingly becoming an affectation.... bummer...
Monday, March 21, 2011
Baby Joseph Is Going Home
Baby Joseph Is Going Home - Investors.com
"A Canada court had ruled that under socialized medicine their baby must die in the hospital.
Now he's in the U.S., getting the care his parents, not the bureaucrats, want."
"A Canada court had ruled that under socialized medicine their baby must die in the hospital.
Now he's in the U.S., getting the care his parents, not the bureaucrats, want."
Why Do We Let Girls Dress Like That?
Why Do We Let Girls Dress Like That? - WSJ.com
" A few minutes later, they return to the dance floor, where they shake everything they've got under the party lights.
But for the most part, there isn't all that much to shake.
This particular group of party-goers consists of 12- and 13-year-old girls"
" A few minutes later, they return to the dance floor, where they shake everything they've got under the party lights.
But for the most part, there isn't all that much to shake.
This particular group of party-goers consists of 12- and 13-year-old girls"
Nine states expected to be central to battle for Senate, presidency
Nine states expected to be central to battle for Senate, presidency - The Washington Post
"Ditto Michigan, where a struggling economy could complicate Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s reelection bid as well as Obama’s path to victory in the state."
Only if we can find and support a true conservative.....an articulate conservative!
"Ditto Michigan, where a struggling economy could complicate Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s reelection bid as well as Obama’s path to victory in the state."
Only if we can find and support a true conservative.....an articulate conservative!
Spring Football Game, Youth Clinic Scheduled For April 30
Spring Football Game, Youth Clinic Scheduled For April 30 - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
Michigan State football concludes its 15 spring practices under fifth-year head coach Mark Dantonio with the Green-White intrasquad game on Saturday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. EDT in Spartan Stadium."
Michigan State football concludes its 15 spring practices under fifth-year head coach Mark Dantonio with the Green-White intrasquad game on Saturday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. EDT in Spartan Stadium."
UPDATED: AG APPEALS DECISION
UPDATED: AG APPEALS DECISION Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather Charlie Sykes
"Here is the link to the Attorney General's appeal of last Friday's ruling by Madison judge Maryann Sumi.
It makes it quite clear that she had no juridiction and that her over-reach violated both the constitutional separation of powers, but also clear and explicit insytructions from the state Supreme Court."
More on the battle in Wisconsin
"Here is the link to the Attorney General's appeal of last Friday's ruling by Madison judge Maryann Sumi.
It makes it quite clear that she had no juridiction and that her over-reach violated both the constitutional separation of powers, but also clear and explicit insytructions from the state Supreme Court."
More on the battle in Wisconsin
Suttons Bay star, Michigan State signee Dwaun Anderson named Mr. Basketball
Suttons Bay star, Michigan State signee Dwaun Anderson named Mr. Basketball detnews.com The Detroit News
"Anderson is a 6-4 guard/forward who averaged 20.1 points, 10 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3.3 steals and 1.9 blocks.
He signed with Michigan State where he'll join the last two winners (Derrick Nix and Keith Appling of Detroit Pershing)."
"Anderson is a 6-4 guard/forward who averaged 20.1 points, 10 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3.3 steals and 1.9 blocks.
He signed with Michigan State where he'll join the last two winners (Derrick Nix and Keith Appling of Detroit Pershing)."
The 'Pension Ponzi' Rap
The 'Pension Ponzi' Rap
"So it is not the pension fund itself that is a Ponzi scheme.
It is the plan's accumulation of unfunded liabilities that are not fully prepaid before current workers retire that constitutes a Ponzi account within the pension fund."
"So it is not the pension fund itself that is a Ponzi scheme.
It is the plan's accumulation of unfunded liabilities that are not fully prepaid before current workers retire that constitutes a Ponzi account within the pension fund."
Video: Gov. Rick Synder says local governments must show improvement to get state dollars
Video: Gov. Rick Synder says local governments must show improvement to get state dollars MLive.com
"To meet the accountability goal, communities would be required to post their financial data and performance on an online “dashboard” by Oct. 1.
The compensation incentive would require communities to replace defined benefit pensions with 401(k)-style retirement savings programs and require an 20 percent employee match for health care."
A GREAT start!
"To meet the accountability goal, communities would be required to post their financial data and performance on an online “dashboard” by Oct. 1.
The compensation incentive would require communities to replace defined benefit pensions with 401(k)-style retirement savings programs and require an 20 percent employee match for health care."
A GREAT start!
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance
"Muskegon Tea Party Meeting Whitlow's Banquet Hall (on Airline Rd.)
EVERYONE is invited!"
"Muskegon Tea Party Meeting Whitlow's Banquet Hall (on Airline Rd.)
EVERYONE is invited!"
Democrats catching impeachment fever?
Democrats catching impeachment fever? « Hot Air
"If nothing else, Dennis Kucinich is consistent.
He wanted to push articles of impeachment against George W. Bush and Dick Cheney over the Iraq war, which his own party’s leadership squelched in the summer of 2008 — when Bush’s term had all but expired anyway.
Kucinich and John Conyers instead had to settle for “impugnment hearings,” which one witness called “slightly demented.”
Now we have another military action from another president, this one without the cover of a Congressional authorization to use military force, and Kucinich wants to crank up the impeachment process, pun most certainly intended:"
"If nothing else, Dennis Kucinich is consistent.
He wanted to push articles of impeachment against George W. Bush and Dick Cheney over the Iraq war, which his own party’s leadership squelched in the summer of 2008 — when Bush’s term had all but expired anyway.
Kucinich and John Conyers instead had to settle for “impugnment hearings,” which one witness called “slightly demented.”
Now we have another military action from another president, this one without the cover of a Congressional authorization to use military force, and Kucinich wants to crank up the impeachment process, pun most certainly intended:"
Unions' political thuggery
Unions' political thuggery--Glenn Reynolds - NYPOST.com
"Just a couple of months ago, in the wake of Jared Loughner's shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, simple talk of 'targeting' a political opponent for defeat was treated as beyond the pale.
But let's look at some more recent language -- and conduct -- that our bien-pensant punditry can't be bothered to notice, let alone condemn.
In Michigan, protesters opposed to Gov. Rick Snyder's austerity budget broke a window to get into the capitol building. One faces felony charges after assaulting police with an edged weapon; 14 were arrested.
In Washington, DC, the windows at GOP headquarters were shot out, not the first time that Republican offices have been subject to such attacks.
In Madison, Wis., the state capitol was occupied for weeks by teachers-union members and their supporters.
Doors and windows were broken; a mob tried to keep Republican state senators from entering the Senate chamber to vote"
"Just a couple of months ago, in the wake of Jared Loughner's shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, simple talk of 'targeting' a political opponent for defeat was treated as beyond the pale.
But let's look at some more recent language -- and conduct -- that our bien-pensant punditry can't be bothered to notice, let alone condemn.
In Michigan, protesters opposed to Gov. Rick Snyder's austerity budget broke a window to get into the capitol building. One faces felony charges after assaulting police with an edged weapon; 14 were arrested.
In Washington, DC, the windows at GOP headquarters were shot out, not the first time that Republican offices have been subject to such attacks.
In Madison, Wis., the state capitol was occupied for weeks by teachers-union members and their supporters.
Doors and windows were broken; a mob tried to keep Republican state senators from entering the Senate chamber to vote"
Video of Charles Krauthammer: Nuclear Power In America ‘Is Dead’
theblogprof: Video of Charles Krauthammer: Nuclear Power In America ‘Is Dead’
"It's been dead for 30 years now insofar as no new nuclear power plants have been commissioned, but there are at least 16 proposals out there right now including Fermi 3 here in MI. France is now 80% nuclear, and they won't miss a beat..."
"It's been dead for 30 years now insofar as no new nuclear power plants have been commissioned, but there are at least 16 proposals out there right now including Fermi 3 here in MI. France is now 80% nuclear, and they won't miss a beat..."
The Plot to Destroy the US Military
The Plot to Destroy the US Military
"In two generations we have gone from General Patton telling his troops to grease their tanks with the enemy’s guts to an extensive purge of Navy command officers over a series of raunchy video skits.
Slowly but surely we are turning the greatest armed forces into the world, into the most politically correct disarmed forces the world has ever seen."
"In two generations we have gone from General Patton telling his troops to grease their tanks with the enemy’s guts to an extensive purge of Navy command officers over a series of raunchy video skits.
Slowly but surely we are turning the greatest armed forces into the world, into the most politically correct disarmed forces the world has ever seen."
Neo-Bam
Neo-Bam - WSJ.com
"As bombs started falling on Libya Saturday, blogger Glenn Reynolds noticed something striking:
'Hey, it's exactly 8 years to the day since Bush started bombing Iraq!'
Eight years--which is to say, Barack Obama ordered the bombing of an Arab dictatorship at precisely the same point in his presidency that George W. Bush did.
Of course, there were some differences.
The Libya war is new;
the Iraq one was an escalation of a conflict that had been under way for 12 years.
The U.N. Security Council had authorized action in Libya for the first time two days earlier, vs. 17 times in Iraq.
Bush had persuaded a large majority of the public that escalating the war was a good idea;
Obama had to act more quickly, without making a sustained case to either the public or Congress."
"As bombs started falling on Libya Saturday, blogger Glenn Reynolds noticed something striking:
'Hey, it's exactly 8 years to the day since Bush started bombing Iraq!'
Eight years--which is to say, Barack Obama ordered the bombing of an Arab dictatorship at precisely the same point in his presidency that George W. Bush did.
Of course, there were some differences.
The Libya war is new;
the Iraq one was an escalation of a conflict that had been under way for 12 years.
The U.N. Security Council had authorized action in Libya for the first time two days earlier, vs. 17 times in Iraq.
Bush had persuaded a large majority of the public that escalating the war was a good idea;
Obama had to act more quickly, without making a sustained case to either the public or Congress."
How ignorant are Americans? An alarming number of U.S. citizens don't know basic facts about their own country
How ignorant are Americans? An alarming number of U.S. citizens don't know basic facts about their own country Mail Online
"First Christina Aguilera forgot the words to the national anthem.
Now it has emerged that 70 per cent of Americans do not know what the Constitution is, and six per cent don't even know when Independence Day falls."
"First Christina Aguilera forgot the words to the national anthem.
Now it has emerged that 70 per cent of Americans do not know what the Constitution is, and six per cent don't even know when Independence Day falls."
McCaskill will sell 'the damn plane'
McCaskill will sell 'the damn plane' - David Catanese - POLITICO.com
In a conference call Monday afternoon, McCaskill revealed that after her own review of the plane's records, she had not paid personal property taxes on the aircraft over the past four years.
In a conference call Monday afternoon, McCaskill revealed that after her own review of the plane's records, she had not paid personal property taxes on the aircraft over the past four years.
Actor Paul Giamatti clarifies flub about Detroit
Actor Paul Giamatti clarifies flub about Detroit
"When asked about winning a Canadian acting award for his role in “Barney’s Version” he explained why he couldn’t make it to the ceremony to receive the award,
“I couldn’t go because I was shooting a movie in Detroit, which is like being in prison, so I couldn’t get out of Detroit.”"
"When asked about winning a Canadian acting award for his role in “Barney’s Version” he explained why he couldn’t make it to the ceremony to receive the award,
“I couldn’t go because I was shooting a movie in Detroit, which is like being in prison, so I couldn’t get out of Detroit.”"
US Army 'kill team' in Afghanistan posed for photos of murdered civilians
US Army 'kill team' in Afghanistan posed for photos of murdered civilians World news The Guardian
"US Army 'kill team' in Afghanistan posed for photos of murdered civiliansCommanders brace for backlash of anti-US sentiment that could be more damaging than after the Abu Ghraib scandal"
The new "monster" Obama?
"US Army 'kill team' in Afghanistan posed for photos of murdered civiliansCommanders brace for backlash of anti-US sentiment that could be more damaging than after the Abu Ghraib scandal"
The new "monster" Obama?
Liberals have a mental disorder, says doctor
Liberals have a mental disorder, says doctor - Reno Conservative Examiner.com
"A veteran psychiatrist now claims that liberalism is a mental disorder, not purely a political choice"
"A veteran psychiatrist now claims that liberalism is a mental disorder, not purely a political choice"
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance: A reason for us taxpayers to pay for electric hook-up for rich
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance: A reason for us taxpayers to pay for electric hook-up for rich
"There are rumors that this enviro-spending is because one of the more affluent county commissioners just bought a $40,000 Chevy Volt.
So he/she could plug in on your taxpayer dime for their free enviro-fuel.
How does that make you feel?
Who is it?"
"There are rumors that this enviro-spending is because one of the more affluent county commissioners just bought a $40,000 Chevy Volt.
So he/she could plug in on your taxpayer dime for their free enviro-fuel.
How does that make you feel?
Who is it?"
Big meeting tomorrow!
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance
"This is very important because chairman Mahoney requested an earlier start (1:00 rather than the usual 1:30) as they will be discussing options for a new jail (higher taxes?) and the county budget which will be in deep doo doo if the projected $1.2 million in state refunding is cut.
As is expected.
So this is a BIG TIME number crunch meeting that every Muskegon resident needs to attend."
"This is very important because chairman Mahoney requested an earlier start (1:00 rather than the usual 1:30) as they will be discussing options for a new jail (higher taxes?) and the county budget which will be in deep doo doo if the projected $1.2 million in state refunding is cut.
As is expected.
So this is a BIG TIME number crunch meeting that every Muskegon resident needs to attend."
A morning story
sent to me by a friend:
After wrestling with Drew to get his socks on (and him taking them off 3x) the following transpired:
M: Ok, Drew.
I'm done.
You put on your own socks.
You may come out of your room when you have your socks on.
D: No, no, I don't want to go to Trader Joes, etc.....
M: Stay in your room until your socks are on.
D: No, no, don't want to get ready, etc.
M: I'll see you when your socks are on.
Door opens...
M: Are your socks on?
D: Ya
And there is our adorably frustrating child standing in the doorway with his socks on his hands.
After wrestling with Drew to get his socks on (and him taking them off 3x) the following transpired:
M: Ok, Drew.
I'm done.
You put on your own socks.
You may come out of your room when you have your socks on.
D: No, no, I don't want to go to Trader Joes, etc.....
M: Stay in your room until your socks are on.
D: No, no, don't want to get ready, etc.
M: I'll see you when your socks are on.
Door opens...
M: Are your socks on?
D: Ya
And there is our adorably frustrating child standing in the doorway with his socks on his hands.
Representative Marcia Hovey-Wright is hosting a Town Hall meeting about Michigan's Budget
"Representative Marcia Hovey-Wright is hosting a Town Hall meeting about Michigan's Budget.
Monday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. at the Stevenson Center at MCC, room 1100.
Mitchell Bean, non partisan House Fiscal Agency Director will present it.
He is an expert about Michigan's budget -- information we all need to know.
Remember: knowledge is power!
Let's have a wonderful turn-out for this."
Monday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. at the Stevenson Center at MCC, room 1100.
Mitchell Bean, non partisan House Fiscal Agency Director will present it.
He is an expert about Michigan's budget -- information we all need to know.
Remember: knowledge is power!
Let's have a wonderful turn-out for this."
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Izzo, Michigan State look toward next season
Izzo, Michigan State look toward next season: 'There'll be some soul-searching' MLive.com
EAST LANSING — The clarity of problems now yields to the murkiness of solutions for Michigan State basketball.
Coach Tom Izzo often has said the difficulties of this soured season were tempered by his belief that he can rationalize the reasons and address them quickly."
EAST LANSING — The clarity of problems now yields to the murkiness of solutions for Michigan State basketball.
Coach Tom Izzo often has said the difficulties of this soured season were tempered by his belief that he can rationalize the reasons and address them quickly."
Perigee Moon
Perigee Moon
"The full moon is seen as it rises near the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Washington.
"The full moon is seen as it rises near the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Washington.
MICHAEL MOORE: Now a racist teabagger.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MICHAEL MOORE: Now a racist teabagger.
Also, fat and unattractive. Some things don’t change so easily.
UPDATE: Reader James Ruhland writes:
“This man of peace, wasn’t he last seen declaring war at the Wisconsin Capitol?”
Well, yeah, but against the real enemy – Republicans.
ANOTHER UPDATE: Politico:
Liberal Democrats In Uproar Over Libya.
How’s that hopey-changey stuff workin’ for ya?
“They consulted the Arab League.
They consulted the United Nations.
They did not consult the United States Congress.”
Plus, from Don Surber: “I have all along wished for Barack Obama’s success because I knew the only way for him to be a successful president would be to adopt the policies of President Bush. . . . Obama wants a second term.”"
Also, fat and unattractive. Some things don’t change so easily.
UPDATE: Reader James Ruhland writes:
“This man of peace, wasn’t he last seen declaring war at the Wisconsin Capitol?”
Well, yeah, but against the real enemy – Republicans.
ANOTHER UPDATE: Politico:
Liberal Democrats In Uproar Over Libya.
How’s that hopey-changey stuff workin’ for ya?
“They consulted the Arab League.
They consulted the United Nations.
They did not consult the United States Congress.”
Plus, from Don Surber: “I have all along wished for Barack Obama’s success because I knew the only way for him to be a successful president would be to adopt the policies of President Bush. . . . Obama wants a second term.”"
Schools Health Insurance and Corporate Welfare
Analysis: Schools Health Insurance and Corporate Welfare [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"Most school districts willingly cover their employees’ spouses, without any regard for whether or not these spouses can get health insurance coverage elsewhere, like from their own employer.
If a school employee’s spouse works for a private business that offers health insurance but elects to enroll in the plan offered by a school district, taxpayer funds are being used by school districts to indirectly subsidize the payrolls of private businesses."
"Most school districts willingly cover their employees’ spouses, without any regard for whether or not these spouses can get health insurance coverage elsewhere, like from their own employer.
If a school employee’s spouse works for a private business that offers health insurance but elects to enroll in the plan offered by a school district, taxpayer funds are being used by school districts to indirectly subsidize the payrolls of private businesses."
“Modest” pension benefits and “attacks on teachers?”
“Modest” pension benefits and “attacks on teachers?”
"According to their press release
“They meet amidst national attacks on teachers and other public employees’ right to collectively bargain, to receive modest retirement benefits, and with California school districts issuing thousands of layoff notices.”
This statement as a whole is frustrating but claiming public employees get modest pension benefits and that teachers are being attacked is inaccurate and absurd"
"According to their press release
“They meet amidst national attacks on teachers and other public employees’ right to collectively bargain, to receive modest retirement benefits, and with California school districts issuing thousands of layoff notices.”
This statement as a whole is frustrating but claiming public employees get modest pension benefits and that teachers are being attacked is inaccurate and absurd"
The Compensation of An “Unappreciated” and “Devalued” Spanish Teachertial]
The Compensation of An “Unappreciated” and “Devalued” Spanish Teacher [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"A teacher taking a job at L’Anse Creuse Public Schools four years ago would have seen his or her salary increase by 37 percent from then until today.
The district pays 100 percent of the health insurance premiums for teachers and allows up to 38 visits to a chiropractor for fully-covered massage therapy treatments.
Amber Kasic Sullivan, a Spanish teacher at L’Anse Creuse High School, did a guest column for the Detroit Free Press this week.
In it, she explained that she felt “very unappreciated” and “devalued.”"
"A teacher taking a job at L’Anse Creuse Public Schools four years ago would have seen his or her salary increase by 37 percent from then until today.
The district pays 100 percent of the health insurance premiums for teachers and allows up to 38 visits to a chiropractor for fully-covered massage therapy treatments.
Amber Kasic Sullivan, a Spanish teacher at L’Anse Creuse High School, did a guest column for the Detroit Free Press this week.
In it, she explained that she felt “very unappreciated” and “devalued.”"
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The 5-fingered piano girl who will blow you away
theblogprof: Video: The 5-fingered piano girl who will blow you away
"If this was a genetic defect, you have to know there are liberal ghouls that would have had her aborted.
How many other musical geniuses have been?
Another Mozart?
Beethoven?
How many brilliant minds were sacrificed to Molech in this country alone?"
Watch this and wonder about "handicaps".
My golly, I'm tearing up just watching and listening.
Who told this lovely child she could make beautiful music...when it was "clear" it was not possible for her "kind"?
"If this was a genetic defect, you have to know there are liberal ghouls that would have had her aborted.
How many other musical geniuses have been?
Another Mozart?
Beethoven?
How many brilliant minds were sacrificed to Molech in this country alone?"
Watch this and wonder about "handicaps".
My golly, I'm tearing up just watching and listening.
Who told this lovely child she could make beautiful music...when it was "clear" it was not possible for her "kind"?
Moonrise, Moonset and Moonphase for U.S.A. – Michigan – Detroit – March 2011
Moonrise, Moonset and Moonphase for U.S.A. – Michigan – Detroit – March 2011
Go to any Lake Michigan beach at 6:00-6:45 AM tomorrow for a great show!
SuperMoon!
Go to any Lake Michigan beach at 6:00-6:45 AM tomorrow for a great show!
SuperMoon!
Four truths and three falsehoods about the March 19 supermoon
Four truths and three falsehoods about the March 19 supermoon Water EarthSky
"What’s true – and false – about the March 19 supermoon"
"What’s true – and false – about the March 19 supermoon"
Sat: Blue Lake Township to investigate controversial firefighter training session
Sat: Blue Lake Township to investigate controversial firefighter training session MLive.com: "Stapel said he arrived to the training session at 7:45 p.m. and worked until 9 p.m., which is supported by a time sheet Radtke provided to the Chronicle. He said he didn't know what the training would be when he went to Bower's house, but he didn't expect to do construction work.
“All I did the whole time I was there was hang sheetrock,” he said.
Radtke said firefighters were paid for training from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., but most stayed to work on the house until about 9:30 p.m. without pay for the last half-hour. He provided The Chronicle with a copy of a handwritten outline of the training session, which listed, as educational elements of the training: noting elements of roof, ceiling and wall construction; looking at what a firefighter would need to avoid while cutting through a wall to escape a fire; and looking at how to cut around a window to create a door if a fire blocks normal entrances."
“All I did the whole time I was there was hang sheetrock,” he said.
Radtke said firefighters were paid for training from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., but most stayed to work on the house until about 9:30 p.m. without pay for the last half-hour. He provided The Chronicle with a copy of a handwritten outline of the training session, which listed, as educational elements of the training: noting elements of roof, ceiling and wall construction; looking at what a firefighter would need to avoid while cutting through a wall to escape a fire; and looking at how to cut around a window to create a door if a fire blocks normal entrances."
American Thinker: The Media and the Republicans
American Thinker: The Media and the Republicans: "The American mainstream media, once the most dominant news gathering entity in the world, has lost its credibility and is in the process of losing its influence. Yet the Republicans and some conservative intelligentsia in Washington D.C. still foolishly curry the media's favor, cower in fear of their by-gone power and do not understand their motives and mindless acquiescence to group-think mentality.
Since 1990 total newspaper circulation has dropped by 17.3 million readers (28%). The three network news broadcasts have suffered a similar fate. Since 1991 they have lost 12.6 million viewers (34%). The various mainstream news magazines such a Time and Newsweek are a mere skeleton of their former selves."
Since 1990 total newspaper circulation has dropped by 17.3 million readers (28%). The three network news broadcasts have suffered a similar fate. Since 1991 they have lost 12.6 million viewers (34%). The various mainstream news magazines such a Time and Newsweek are a mere skeleton of their former selves."
Costa Mesa layoffs: Nearly half of Costa Mesa city employees get layoff notices
Costa Mesa layoffs: Nearly half of Costa Mesa city employees get layoff notices - latimes.com
"Costa Mesa has sent layoff notices to nearly half of its employees in a dramatic austerity program being closely watched by other cities struggling with ballooning pension obligations."
"Costa Mesa has sent layoff notices to nearly half of its employees in a dramatic austerity program being closely watched by other cities struggling with ballooning pension obligations."
Helen Thomas Defends Palestinian Suicide Bombers in Playboy Magazine
Helen Thomas Defends Palestinian Suicide Bombers in Playboy Magazine « Commentary Magazine
"Veteran reporter Helen Thomas turned up in Playboy magazine this month (fully clothed, don’t worry) as part of her ongoing anti-Semitic publicity tour."
"Veteran reporter Helen Thomas turned up in Playboy magazine this month (fully clothed, don’t worry) as part of her ongoing anti-Semitic publicity tour."
European governments “completely puzzled” about U.S. position on Libya
European governments “completely puzzled” about U.S. position on Libya The Cable
"Clinton's unwillingness to commit the United States to a specific position led many in the room to wonder exactly where the administration stood on the situation in Libya.
'Frankly we are just completely puzzled,' the diplomat said.
'We are wondering if this is a priority for the United States.'"
"Clinton's unwillingness to commit the United States to a specific position led many in the room to wonder exactly where the administration stood on the situation in Libya.
'Frankly we are just completely puzzled,' the diplomat said.
'We are wondering if this is a priority for the United States.'"
Retirees see pension tax as attack on middle class
Retirees see pension tax as attack on middle class - BusinessWeek
"Snyder says Michigan can't afford the $900 million it loses to some of the nation's most generous senior tax breaks, and seniors are pushing the tax burden onto younger residents.
Retirees say it's unfair to make them pay more so Snyder can cut business taxes by $1.7 billion."
"Snyder says Michigan can't afford the $900 million it loses to some of the nation's most generous senior tax breaks, and seniors are pushing the tax burden onto younger residents.
Retirees say it's unfair to make them pay more so Snyder can cut business taxes by $1.7 billion."
Spartans played for Merchant after coach left
Spartans played for Merchant after coach left - Washington Times:
"When Joanne McCallie left Michigan State to coach at Duke, incoming recruits Kalisha Keane,
Johnson, Brittney Thomas and Cetera Washington didn’t look for a way out.
They stayed and became Spartans under new coach Suzy Merchant.
Turned out to be a good move.
Michigan State won its first outright Big Ten title this season and is a No. 4 seed in the NCAA tournament. The Spartans (26-5) will play Northern Iowa (27-5) on Sunday night in Wichita, Kan."
"When Joanne McCallie left Michigan State to coach at Duke, incoming recruits Kalisha Keane,
Johnson, Brittney Thomas and Cetera Washington didn’t look for a way out.
They stayed and became Spartans under new coach Suzy Merchant.
Turned out to be a good move.
Michigan State won its first outright Big Ten title this season and is a No. 4 seed in the NCAA tournament. The Spartans (26-5) will play Northern Iowa (27-5) on Sunday night in Wichita, Kan."
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