Quote Of The Day: Parsing Chrysler’s Payback Edition The Truth About Cars
"Once again, a slickly-phrased “payback” claim trumps any sense of responsibility at Treasury to be transparent with taxpayers.
And a quick survey of the media indicates that Geithner’s use of the singular has worked quite effectively."
Liars all!
Friday, May 06, 2011
Students with Bush on 9/11 Look Back After bin Laden Death
Students with Bush on 9/11 Look Back After bin Laden Death - TIME
"There has rarely been a starker juxtaposition of evil and innocence than the moment President George W. Bush received the news about 9/11 while reading The Pet Goat with second-graders in Sarasota, Fla."
Compelling memories.
"There has rarely been a starker juxtaposition of evil and innocence than the moment President George W. Bush received the news about 9/11 while reading The Pet Goat with second-graders in Sarasota, Fla."
Compelling memories.
Economy adds 244k jobs, rate ticks up to 9 pct.
My Way News - Economy adds 244k jobs, rate ticks up to 9 pct.
"Including part-time workers who would rather be working full time, plus people who have given up looking altogether, the percentage of 'underemployed' people rose to 15.9 percent in April."
"Including part-time workers who would rather be working full time, plus people who have given up looking altogether, the percentage of 'underemployed' people rose to 15.9 percent in April."
Devout Muslim stalks his step-daughter over four states 'before killing her for being too Western'
Devout Muslim stalks his step-daughter over four states 'before killing her for being too Western' Mail Online
"A devout Muslim tracked his step-daughter over four states to murder her for bringing dishonour on her family, according to police."
"A devout Muslim tracked his step-daughter over four states to murder her for bringing dishonour on her family, according to police."
Wally and the Beav join the thought police
Wally and the Beav join the thought police
"Their charges were fully and nastily race-based. Among other racial sins, Breitbart and Trump stood accused of advancing my thesis that Bill Ayers was the primary craftsman of Barack Obama's acclaimed memoir, 'Dreams from My Father.'"
"Their charges were fully and nastily race-based. Among other racial sins, Breitbart and Trump stood accused of advancing my thesis that Bill Ayers was the primary craftsman of Barack Obama's acclaimed memoir, 'Dreams from My Father.'"
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Fix pensions instead of firing teachers
Fix pensions instead of firing teachers - Orange Punch - The Orange County Register
"In her latest piece she makes the case that if we fix pensions, the state will not have to fire teachers.
And she is right."
"In her latest piece she makes the case that if we fix pensions, the state will not have to fire teachers.
And she is right."
Fisker begins Karma production in Finland
Fisker begins Karma production in Finland - AutoWeek Magazine
"Closely held Fisker last year closed on $529 million in loans from the U.S. Energy Department that will fund construction of its Nina production line."
$529 MILLION from US?
"Closely held Fisker last year closed on $529 million in loans from the U.S. Energy Department that will fund construction of its Nina production line."
$529 MILLION from US?
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Breitbart vs. the Narrative
Breitbart vs. the Narrative - By Kathryn Jean Lopez - The Corner - National Review Online
"What attracts people to a Sarah Palin or Andrew Breitbart or dare I say Donald Trump is first and foremost a style that comes across as fearlessness."
"What attracts people to a Sarah Palin or Andrew Breitbart or dare I say Donald Trump is first and foremost a style that comes across as fearlessness."
USDA Introduces Online Tool for Locating 'Food Deserts' in USA
USDA Introduces Online Tool for Locating 'Food Deserts' in USA CNSnews.com
"The Obama administration defines a food desert as a low-income census tract where either a substantial number or percentage of residents lacks easy access to a supermarket or large grocery store"
A new "need" for government intervention.
Gimme a break!
"The Obama administration defines a food desert as a low-income census tract where either a substantial number or percentage of residents lacks easy access to a supermarket or large grocery store"
A new "need" for government intervention.
Gimme a break!
U of Missouri ‘Labor Studies’ Course Teaches How to Shut Down Non-Union Companies - Big Government
» MORE SHOCK VIDEO: U of Missouri ‘Labor Studies’ Course Teaches How to Shut Down Non-Union Companies - Big Government
"While University of Missouri – Kansas City Professor Judy Ancel has yet to explain her false and misleading defense of classroom statements suggesting violence is an acceptable tactic with an appropriate place in advancing the labor movement, new video reveals Ancel giving students insight into how to put non-union companies out of business.
The tactic Ancel recommends to students is based upon deception and designed to burden a non-union company with a costly labor action under false pretenses."
"While University of Missouri – Kansas City Professor Judy Ancel has yet to explain her false and misleading defense of classroom statements suggesting violence is an acceptable tactic with an appropriate place in advancing the labor movement, new video reveals Ancel giving students insight into how to put non-union companies out of business.
The tactic Ancel recommends to students is based upon deception and designed to burden a non-union company with a costly labor action under false pretenses."
EPA to Use New Regulations to Prohibit Hydraulic Fracturing?
Pundit Press: EPA to Use New Regulations to Prohibit Hydraulic Fracturing?
"Last week, while everyone else was talking about the President's long form birth certificate, the EPA was busy releasing new regulations designed to choke off any nascent economic growth that may help to lift the nation out of the great recession.
Via the Lonely Conservative, Investors Business Daily warns us all to watch the other hand.
Before these new regulations will be enacted a 60 day comment period will be granted and the clock is ticking.
I wonder how long bin Laden's death will keep our eyes diverted."
"Last week, while everyone else was talking about the President's long form birth certificate, the EPA was busy releasing new regulations designed to choke off any nascent economic growth that may help to lift the nation out of the great recession.
Via the Lonely Conservative, Investors Business Daily warns us all to watch the other hand.
Before these new regulations will be enacted a 60 day comment period will be granted and the clock is ticking.
I wonder how long bin Laden's death will keep our eyes diverted."
No, The Oil Industry Doesn’t Get Subsidies
Say Anything » No, The Oil Industry Doesn’t Get Subsidies
"Subsidies are funds that governments give to someone to encourage and assist them to take an action.
By reducing taxes for an action, that can have the same sort of effect, but it is more properly a tax break.
This is a critical difference, because it reveals a distinction in how people understand taxes and earning. Money businesses earn is their money and taxes are a small portion they send to the government.
Calling tax breaks a “subsidy” reverses that fact, turning earnings into something the government owns, while taxes become the government allowing the company to keep some of their earnings.
What’s more, these tax breaks are actually available to all business and the oil industry’s specific use of them is actually limited by law:"
"Subsidies are funds that governments give to someone to encourage and assist them to take an action.
By reducing taxes for an action, that can have the same sort of effect, but it is more properly a tax break.
This is a critical difference, because it reveals a distinction in how people understand taxes and earning. Money businesses earn is their money and taxes are a small portion they send to the government.
Calling tax breaks a “subsidy” reverses that fact, turning earnings into something the government owns, while taxes become the government allowing the company to keep some of their earnings.
What’s more, these tax breaks are actually available to all business and the oil industry’s specific use of them is actually limited by law:"
“DEMONSTRABLY FALSE” AND “THINKPROGRESS”
Instapundit » Blog Archive » “DEMONSTRABLY FALSE” AND “THINKPROGRESS”
"Also note that whenever anyone is effective, the lefty apparatchiks try to spread the idea that it’s somehow impolite to associate with them, rather than attack them on substance.
That’s been their MO forever, but it’s become quite obvious and thus far less effective lately."
"Also note that whenever anyone is effective, the lefty apparatchiks try to spread the idea that it’s somehow impolite to associate with them, rather than attack them on substance.
That’s been their MO forever, but it’s become quite obvious and thus far less effective lately."
Coast Guard Searches For Missing Cruise Ship Passenger
"The 65-year-old woman, whose name was not released, did not show up for a customs check when the Celebrity Millennium ship docked in San Diego around 1 p.m"
Yikes!
Our cruise ship last year!
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
US Debt Rating Should Be 'C': Independent Agency
US Debt Rating Should Be 'C': Independent Agency - CNBC
"A 'C' is equivalent to approximately a triple-B on the S&P, Moody's and Fitch scales.
It's two notches above junk"
"A 'C' is equivalent to approximately a triple-B on the S&P, Moody's and Fitch scales.
It's two notches above junk"
Monday, May 02, 2011
Palin blasts government for ‘man-made drought’ in her return to Central California
Palin blasts government for ‘man-made drought’ in her return to Central California - The Washington Post
"“A faceless government is taking away their lifeline, water, all because of a 3-inch fish,” Palin said.
“Where I come from, a 3-inch fish, we call that bait.
There is no need to destroy people’s lives over bait.”"
"“A faceless government is taking away their lifeline, water, all because of a 3-inch fish,” Palin said.
“Where I come from, a 3-inch fish, we call that bait.
There is no need to destroy people’s lives over bait.”"
'Confused' Chuck Todd: Don't Blame Obama for Rising Gas Prices
'Confused' Chuck Todd: Don't Blame Obama for Rising Gas Prices
"The junior senator from Mississippi retorted that the president should stop 'slow-walking' permits for oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico to allow domestic firms to tap into the 'plentiful oil resources that we have here in the United States of America"
"The junior senator from Mississippi retorted that the president should stop 'slow-walking' permits for oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico to allow domestic firms to tap into the 'plentiful oil resources that we have here in the United States of America"
Forget bin Laden: Gitmo is green!
Forget bin Laden: Gitmo is green! JunkScience.com
"We certainly hope that the mission to kill bin Laden was green — i.e., relied on electric helicopters, lead-free ammunition and biodegradable shell-casings.
We also hope that airheaded Pfannenstiel et al. are kept as far away as possible from the valiant Navy SEAL program as possible."
"We certainly hope that the mission to kill bin Laden was green — i.e., relied on electric helicopters, lead-free ammunition and biodegradable shell-casings.
We also hope that airheaded Pfannenstiel et al. are kept as far away as possible from the valiant Navy SEAL program as possible."
Saudi prince, worth billions, gets World Bank loan to build luxury hotel
Saudi prince, worth billions, gets World Bank loan to build luxury hotel - Washington Times
"One of the world’s richest men and a member of the Saudi royal family has received approval for a $26 million loan from a branch of the World Bank to build a luxury hotel in Ghana"
"One of the world’s richest men and a member of the Saudi royal family has received approval for a $26 million loan from a branch of the World Bank to build a luxury hotel in Ghana"
Faulty Public Pension Accounting: A Problem too Big to Ignore
Faulty Public Pension Accounting: A Problem too Big to Ignore
"American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees head Gerald McEntee told The Washington Post that state pension funds “ are not only persevering but are well on their way to full recovery.”
If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
For more on government employee pensions, see here."
"American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees head Gerald McEntee told The Washington Post that state pension funds “ are not only persevering but are well on their way to full recovery.”
If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
For more on government employee pensions, see here."
How adults can discuss the federal budget and debt limitminer
How adults can discuss the federal budget and debt limit Examiner Editorial Opinion Washington Examiner
"It is worth remembering that, as the Heritage Foundation's Morning Bell alert recently reminded, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned Congress that we would face 'catastrophic damage' and a world financial crisis if Congress failed to act by March 31.
That deadline came and went more than a month ago and the sun is still rising on schedule."
"It is worth remembering that, as the Heritage Foundation's Morning Bell alert recently reminded, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned Congress that we would face 'catastrophic damage' and a world financial crisis if Congress failed to act by March 31.
That deadline came and went more than a month ago and the sun is still rising on schedule."
Behind the coming physician shortage
Doc holiday - NYPOST.com
"according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, we face a shortfall of more than 150,000 doctors over the next 15 years."
"according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, we face a shortfall of more than 150,000 doctors over the next 15 years."
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Bloomberg: U.S. Should Make All New Immigrants Live in Detroit
Bloomberg: U.S. Should Make All New Immigrants Live in Detroit - FoxNews.com
"Detroit needs residents. Immigrants want to live in America.
Michael Bloomberg says he's got a simple solution for both needs -- send all new immigrants to Detroit."
Imagine the MSM's explosion if a conservative suggested this gulag!
"Detroit needs residents. Immigrants want to live in America.
Michael Bloomberg says he's got a simple solution for both needs -- send all new immigrants to Detroit."
Imagine the MSM's explosion if a conservative suggested this gulag!
Maxine Waters (D) Slip of the Tongue Reveals True Intentions (Socialism ...
And she's still a US rep.
Bullet proof because she's got gerrymandered protection.
Don't fool yourselves that our electeds want the best for our country.
Holocaust Remembrance Is Not About "The Six Million," Its About Six Million Individuals
Holocaust Remembrance Is Not About "The Six Million," Its About Six Million Individuals
"May we never forget"
Except most in the USA never even learned....
"May we never forget"
Except most in the USA never even learned....
Language approved for petition to recall Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
A Washtenaw County elections panel approved language this morning for a recall petition aimed at Gov. Rick Snyder.
The three-member panel voted 2-1 to approve the petition, clearing the way for the group Michigan Citizens United to begin to collect signatures.
They would need the signatures of 807,000 registered voters collected within a 90-day period to force an election
The three-member panel voted 2-1 to approve the petition, clearing the way for the group Michigan Citizens United to begin to collect signatures.
They would need the signatures of 807,000 registered voters collected within a 90-day period to force an election
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tornado Satellite Photos at TuscaloosaNews.com
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tornado Satellite Photos at TuscaloosaNews.com The Tuscaloosa News Tuscaloosa, AL
"Before and After the StormThese satellite images were supplied by GeoEye and made in Google Earth. Move the white slider to see before and after the storm."
Very powerful photo.
"Before and After the StormThese satellite images were supplied by GeoEye and made in Google Earth. Move the white slider to see before and after the storm."
Very powerful photo.
House Roll Call 87 - Michigan Votes
House Roll Call 87 - Michigan Votes
"2011 House Bill 4361 (Replace MBT, raise income tax, trim credits ) (House Roll Call 87)
Amendment offered by Rep. Phil Cavanagh (D) on April 27, 2011, to retain the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), rather than replacing it with a $25 per child payment to low income parents."
The amendment
IN FAVOR
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Ananich (D) Barnett (D) Bauer (D) Bledsoe (D) Brown (D)
Brunner (D) Byrum (D) Cavanagh (D) Clemente (D) Constan (D)
Darany (D) Dillon (D) Durhal (D) Geiss (D) Hammel (D)
Haugh (D) Hobbs (D) Hovey-Wright (D) Howze (D) Irwin (D)
Jackson (D) Kandrevas (D) Lane (D) LeBlanc (D) Lindberg (D)
Lipton (D) Liss (D) McCann (D) Meadows (D) Melton (D)
Nathan (D) Oakes (D) Olumba (D) Santana (D) Schmidt, R. (D)
Segal (D) Slavens (D) Smiley (D) Stanley (D) Stapleton (D)
Switalski (D) Talabi (D) Townsend (D) Womack (D)
HOUSE REPUBLICANS
Hughes (R) Jenkins (R) LaFontaine (R) Rendon (R)
NOT GOOD!
"2011 House Bill 4361 (Replace MBT, raise income tax, trim credits ) (House Roll Call 87)
Amendment offered by Rep. Phil Cavanagh (D) on April 27, 2011, to retain the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), rather than replacing it with a $25 per child payment to low income parents."
The amendment
IN FAVOR
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Ananich (D) Barnett (D) Bauer (D) Bledsoe (D) Brown (D)
Brunner (D) Byrum (D) Cavanagh (D) Clemente (D) Constan (D)
Darany (D) Dillon (D) Durhal (D) Geiss (D) Hammel (D)
Haugh (D) Hobbs (D) Hovey-Wright (D) Howze (D) Irwin (D)
Jackson (D) Kandrevas (D) Lane (D) LeBlanc (D) Lindberg (D)
Lipton (D) Liss (D) McCann (D) Meadows (D) Melton (D)
Nathan (D) Oakes (D) Olumba (D) Santana (D) Schmidt, R. (D)
Segal (D) Slavens (D) Smiley (D) Stanley (D) Stapleton (D)
Switalski (D) Talabi (D) Townsend (D) Womack (D)
HOUSE REPUBLICANS
Hughes (R) Jenkins (R) LaFontaine (R) Rendon (R)
NOT GOOD!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
10 States Where Pensions Are Running Out of Money
states-pensions-public-sector-247: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
"10 States Where Pensions Are Running Out of Money"
"10 States Where Pensions Are Running Out of Money"
Friday, April 29, 2011
Multicultural
Multicultural - Transterrestrial Musings
"This story is sadly all too typical (and yes, I expect the usual suspects to chime in and say that real Muslims aren’t really like that — they’re just a few “extremists”):
A kebab shop owner, asked on German TV what he would do if Sila were his daughter, replied: “I would kill her.
I really mean that.
That doesn’t fit with my culture.”
Well, I have to say that I wouldn’t be that thrilled if it were my daughter, either.
But I am absolutely certain that my response would not be to kill her.
It would never even enter my mind.
This reminds me very much of Mark Steyn’s story of true multiculturalism in British India:
In a more culturally confident age, the British in India were faced with the practice of “suttee” – the tradition of burning widows on the funeral pyres of their husbands.
Gen. Sir Charles Napier was impeccably multicultural:
“You say that it is your custom to burn widows.
Very well.
We also have a custom: When men burn a woman alive, we tie a rope around their necks, and we hang them.
Build your funeral pyre; beside it, my carpenters will build a gallows.
You may follow your custom.
And then we will follow ours.”"
"This story is sadly all too typical (and yes, I expect the usual suspects to chime in and say that real Muslims aren’t really like that — they’re just a few “extremists”):
A kebab shop owner, asked on German TV what he would do if Sila were his daughter, replied: “I would kill her.
I really mean that.
That doesn’t fit with my culture.”
Well, I have to say that I wouldn’t be that thrilled if it were my daughter, either.
But I am absolutely certain that my response would not be to kill her.
It would never even enter my mind.
This reminds me very much of Mark Steyn’s story of true multiculturalism in British India:
In a more culturally confident age, the British in India were faced with the practice of “suttee” – the tradition of burning widows on the funeral pyres of their husbands.
Gen. Sir Charles Napier was impeccably multicultural:
“You say that it is your custom to burn widows.
Very well.
We also have a custom: When men burn a woman alive, we tie a rope around their necks, and we hang them.
Build your funeral pyre; beside it, my carpenters will build a gallows.
You may follow your custom.
And then we will follow ours.”"
Three Convicted in Terror-Related Cases Later Granted U.S. Citizenship by Obama Administration
Three Convicted in Terror-Related Cases Later Granted U.S. Citizenship by Obama Administration CNSnews.com
"Three people convicted of crimes as a result of a terrorism-related investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) were later naturalized as U.S. citizens by the Obama administration, according to federal auditors."
"Three people convicted of crimes as a result of a terrorism-related investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) were later naturalized as U.S. citizens by the Obama administration, according to federal auditors."
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wal-Mart bringing guns back to U.S. stores
Wal-Mart bringing guns back to U.S. stores - Apr. 28, 2011
"Wal-Mart said Thursday that it is bringing guns back to many of its U.S. stores in an effort to lift slumping sales."
"Wal-Mart said Thursday that it is bringing guns back to many of its U.S. stores in an effort to lift slumping sales."
Economic Growth Slow as Inflation Measure Spikes Up
Economic Growth Slow as Inflation Measure Spikes Up - CNBC
"U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter as higher food and gasoline prices dampened consumer spending, and sent a broad measure of inflation rising at its fastest pace in 2-1/2 years."
"U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter as higher food and gasoline prices dampened consumer spending, and sent a broad measure of inflation rising at its fastest pace in 2-1/2 years."
Detroit library spends nearly $9K on trash cans
Detroit library spends nearly $9K on trash cans MLive.com
"The newspaper earlier reported that spending on the project included 20 lounge chairs that cost more than $1,000 each."
"The newspaper earlier reported that spending on the project included 20 lounge chairs that cost more than $1,000 each."
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
NASA Over a Russian Barrel
Pajamas Media » NASA Over a Russian Barrel
"After decades of short-sighted parochialism, our space policy chickens are finally coming home to roost."
"After decades of short-sighted parochialism, our space policy chickens are finally coming home to roost."
Man arrested for singing 'Kung Fu Fighting'
Man arrested for singing 'Kung Fu Fighting' - World news - Europe - msnbc.com
"Police arrested a singer on racism charges after a man reportedly of Chinese descent complained about his performance of the song 'Kung Fu Fighting,' according to reports."
"Police arrested a singer on racism charges after a man reportedly of Chinese descent complained about his performance of the song 'Kung Fu Fighting,' according to reports."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Giuliani leaving 'door open' to White House run
Giuliani leaving 'door open' to White House run - Washington Times
"Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani told The Washington Times on Tuesday that he is keeping “the door open” to a 2012 presidential bid, saying he might jump into the race if he believes the other candidates are unelectable."
He runs.....He wins!
Imagine the debate!
"Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani told The Washington Times on Tuesday that he is keeping “the door open” to a 2012 presidential bid, saying he might jump into the race if he believes the other candidates are unelectable."
He runs.....He wins!
Imagine the debate!
Time for an uprising in Benton Harbor
Time for an uprising in Benton Harbor - Chicago Sun-Times
"But Benton Harbor may become to economic justice what the small town of Selma was to civil rights."
"But Benton Harbor may become to economic justice what the small town of Selma was to civil rights."
Obama’s Trump Card
Obama’s Trump Card - Thomas Sowell - National Review Online
"Why Republicans seem not to understand the crucial importance of putting the same time and attention into articulating their positions as the Democrats do is one of the enduring mysteries of American politics.
It was obvious that the Democrats coordinated their talking points and catch-phrases — “social justice,” “tax cuts for the rich,” etc. — even before the overheard and recorded statements of Sen. Chuck Schumer about Democrats’ plans to repeatedly use the word “extreme” to characterize Republicans.
But how many Republican catch phrases can you remember?
Republican rhetoric tends to range from low key to no key."
Can you close your eyes and imagine a republican candidate, at any level-state-local-national, that articulated the vision of simply paying for what you bought?
With passion?
I don't think that winning elections ought to as hard as it is for us.
We need more Alan Jagers (Muskegon county commissioner) in the republican world.
"Why Republicans seem not to understand the crucial importance of putting the same time and attention into articulating their positions as the Democrats do is one of the enduring mysteries of American politics.
It was obvious that the Democrats coordinated their talking points and catch-phrases — “social justice,” “tax cuts for the rich,” etc. — even before the overheard and recorded statements of Sen. Chuck Schumer about Democrats’ plans to repeatedly use the word “extreme” to characterize Republicans.
But how many Republican catch phrases can you remember?
Republican rhetoric tends to range from low key to no key."
Can you close your eyes and imagine a republican candidate, at any level-state-local-national, that articulated the vision of simply paying for what you bought?
With passion?
I don't think that winning elections ought to as hard as it is for us.
We need more Alan Jagers (Muskegon county commissioner) in the republican world.
The Truth About Tax Increases On Big Oil
The Truth About Tax Increases On Big Oil The Freaking Truth
"Here’s the freaking truth about raising taxes on oil companies.
They’re just going to pass the cost on to us.
This is how it works on any tax increase on business."
"Here’s the freaking truth about raising taxes on oil companies.
They’re just going to pass the cost on to us.
This is how it works on any tax increase on business."
Town Rescinds 'Unconstitutional' Tea Party Sign Ban
Town Rescinds 'Unconstitutional' Tea Party Sign Ban [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"The city of Coldwater also agreed to pay the legal costs of $8,347.50 for the tea party Common Sense Patriots of Branch County."
"The city of Coldwater also agreed to pay the legal costs of $8,347.50 for the tea party Common Sense Patriots of Branch County."
Thanks to Obama, Gas Jumps in a Flash
Pajamas Media » Thanks to Obama, Gas Jumps in a Flash
There was just one problem: reality.
Even though, as critcs were eager to point out, any additional American drilling was years in the future, oil prices immediately went into free-fall.
By Friday, July 18, the price of a barrel of crude had dropped to $128.94, a 12% decrease.
A month later, on August 14, the price had fallen to $115.05.
In spectacular fashion, Bush’s academic and media critics were proven seriously wrong.
For commodities traders who’d been pricing oil based on a supposition of scarcity, the potential for millions of additional barrels on the market hit like a thunderbolt.
The simple act of putting America’s resources on the table popped the oil bubble, and a stunning price drop followed in short order.
By election day, November 4, the price of a barrel of crude had plummeted to $70.84 — a 51% decrease in less than five months.
There was just one problem: reality.
Even though, as critcs were eager to point out, any additional American drilling was years in the future, oil prices immediately went into free-fall.
By Friday, July 18, the price of a barrel of crude had dropped to $128.94, a 12% decrease.
A month later, on August 14, the price had fallen to $115.05.
In spectacular fashion, Bush’s academic and media critics were proven seriously wrong.
For commodities traders who’d been pricing oil based on a supposition of scarcity, the potential for millions of additional barrels on the market hit like a thunderbolt.
The simple act of putting America’s resources on the table popped the oil bubble, and a stunning price drop followed in short order.
By election day, November 4, the price of a barrel of crude had plummeted to $70.84 — a 51% decrease in less than five months.
Trail of melted ice cream leads police to suspect in break-in of Egelston Township business
Trail of melted ice cream leads police to suspect in break-in of Egelston Township business MLive.com: "During a discussion with a deputy, the man said: “If you found my shoes next to the ice cream shop door, then I must have broken into it,” the report said.
“He said that it wouldn’t surprise him or anyone else if he did break into this business because he does do stupid things like that when he is drunk,” the report said."
“He said that it wouldn’t surprise him or anyone else if he did break into this business because he does do stupid things like that when he is drunk,” the report said."
WH's Carney Laughs Off Obama Not Giving Easter Statement
RealClearPolitics - Video - WH's Carney Laughs Off Obama Not Giving Easter Statement
If Barry O'Muslim wasn't so phony, no one would care... but he is such a transparently phony "christian".
If Barry O'Muslim wasn't so phony, no one would care... but he is such a transparently phony "christian".
Rep. Amash rejects Sen. Graham's version of 'freedom agenda'
Rep. Amash rejects Sen. Graham's version of 'freedom agenda' - The Hill's Floor Action
"Freshman Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) on Sunday night flatly rejected a recommendation from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that the U.S. should start bombing Col. Moammar Gadhafi's inner circle in order to force him to leave Libya."
Strong, brave and ....so rare!
"Freshman Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) on Sunday night flatly rejected a recommendation from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that the U.S. should start bombing Col. Moammar Gadhafi's inner circle in order to force him to leave Libya."
Strong, brave and ....so rare!
Monday, April 25, 2011
TOMORROW! Be THERE!
Muskegon Taxpayers Alliance: TOMORROW! Be THERE!
"Another Muskegon County meeting that YOU aren't supposed to know about or attend.
Tomorrow 1:00 PM at the Community Mental Health Bldg. 376 Apple.
Laptops and other spenathons sure to be on the agenda...that we can't see in advance!"
"Another Muskegon County meeting that YOU aren't supposed to know about or attend.
Tomorrow 1:00 PM at the Community Mental Health Bldg. 376 Apple.
Laptops and other spenathons sure to be on the agenda...that we can't see in advance!"
Althouse: "How law schools completely misrepresent their job numbers."
"Counting temporary and permanent jobs, only 45% had 'real legal jobs.'
Drop below the 'top 50,' and the percentages are almost certainly worse."
When salespeople (law school recruiters) lie to their customers about the value of their product, shouldn't the customers (students/parents) be able to sue based on fraud?
Muskegon-to-Milwaukee Lake Express ferry service to delay start of season
"The start of the 2011 Lake Express sailing season will be delayed by about three weeks as work is done to complete an off-season engine maintenance program"
It takes 6 months to fix an engine?
Not a good sign for the future......and with gasoline peaking.......
I love and travel on the Express but this may be the end if fuel prices keep rising.
Thanks, environ nuts BarryO and the rest of your democrat comrades.
How sad what "hope and change" has brought us.
Barack Obama's reluctance to release birth certificate may be due to identity of his father
Barack Obama's reluctance to release birth certificate may be due to identity of his father Mail Online
"As well as his birth certificate, the U.S. President has fought to keep his school records, employment records and medical records hidden.
'Why would anybody, let alone the president of the United States, spend millions of dollars in legal fees to keep that hidden?
'As long as that goes on,' he concluded, 'I think it's a legitimate issue,' Slom said."
"As well as his birth certificate, the U.S. President has fought to keep his school records, employment records and medical records hidden.
'Why would anybody, let alone the president of the United States, spend millions of dollars in legal fees to keep that hidden?
'As long as that goes on,' he concluded, 'I think it's a legitimate issue,' Slom said."
Box-office power of Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’ baffles insiders
The "insiders" being Hollywood leftists.
What wouldn't baffle them?
Closing in on the Solar Singularity
Closing in on the Solar Singularity - The Speculist
"The big one of course is solar power.
The sun is out there, blasting our planet every day with far more energy than we could need or (right now) even think about using.
Ray Kurzweil says that our current level of solar power use is bout eight doublings away from being great enough to power our entire civilization.
Will we achieve those doublings?
If we do, it will be because of developments like this:"
"The big one of course is solar power.
The sun is out there, blasting our planet every day with far more energy than we could need or (right now) even think about using.
Ray Kurzweil says that our current level of solar power use is bout eight doublings away from being great enough to power our entire civilization.
Will we achieve those doublings?
If we do, it will be because of developments like this:"
Bill Gross Battles Bond Dealers on Outlook as Treasuries Gain
Bill Gross Battles Bond Dealers on Outlook as Treasuries Gain - Bloomberg
“I could join the dealers and say the 10-year’s not going to go to 4 percent, so what am I left with?” Gross said in a telephone interview April 20.
“I’m left with an under-yielding, less-than-inflation security.
I have better choices.
As a firm we’re not going to put up with it.”"
“I could join the dealers and say the 10-year’s not going to go to 4 percent, so what am I left with?” Gross said in a telephone interview April 20.
“I’m left with an under-yielding, less-than-inflation security.
I have better choices.
As a firm we’re not going to put up with it.”"
IMF bombshell: Age of America nears end
"Just 10 years ago, the U.S. economy was three times the size of China's."
Tea party gets involved in local school board elections
Tea party gets involved in local school board elections - ksl.com
It's about time someone who representeted the students and the parents had some input.
It's about time someone who representeted the students and the parents had some input.
Shutter Fraternities for Young Women's Good
Shutter Fraternities for Young Women's Good Home Land - WSJ.com#articleTabs=article
"My fourth night at school, I went with some friends to Rugby Road, where the fraternity houses are located. They are built of the same Jeffersonian architecture as the rest of the campus.
At once august and moldering, they seemed sinister, to stand for male power at its most malevolent and institutionally condoned.
I remember standing there thinking I'd made a terrible mistake.
It wasn't worth it, I decided.
The next day I withdrew from the university."
This insane paranoiac wants to end "choice" for men on campus.
Ah, the liberal left....
"My fourth night at school, I went with some friends to Rugby Road, where the fraternity houses are located. They are built of the same Jeffersonian architecture as the rest of the campus.
At once august and moldering, they seemed sinister, to stand for male power at its most malevolent and institutionally condoned.
I remember standing there thinking I'd made a terrible mistake.
It wasn't worth it, I decided.
The next day I withdrew from the university."
This insane paranoiac wants to end "choice" for men on campus.
Ah, the liberal left....
Lakes Mall to host Senior Health and Fitness Day
Lakes Mall to host Senior Health and Fitness Day MLive.com
"There will be a National Senior Health and Fitness Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25 at the Lakes Mall in Fruitport Township.
Activities include Pickleball and demonstrations of tai chi, yoga and zumba."
Wow!
Pickleball!
"There will be a National Senior Health and Fitness Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25 at the Lakes Mall in Fruitport Township.
Activities include Pickleball and demonstrations of tai chi, yoga and zumba."
Wow!
Pickleball!
The ghost from birthdays past
PRUDEN: The ghost from birthdays past - Washington Times
"But the state of Hawaii still won’t release the “long-form birth certificate.”
Only the president can authorize such release, and so far, for reasons that may be perfectly innocent and eminently reasonable, he won’t do it.
He offers only defense by assertion.
The rest of us can only speculate."
"But the state of Hawaii still won’t release the “long-form birth certificate.”
Only the president can authorize such release, and so far, for reasons that may be perfectly innocent and eminently reasonable, he won’t do it.
He offers only defense by assertion.
The rest of us can only speculate."
Why Air Traffic Controllers Fall Asleep on the Job
Bond and Poole: Why Air Traffic Controllers Fall Asleep on the Job - WSJ.com
"Within air traffic circles, this problem is so well-known that 2-2-1 has long been called 'the rattler,' since it can come back and bite the controller, degrading his performance.
But controllers and their union have fought to keep 2-2-1 because it gives them a three-day weekend afterwards."
It's the unions, stupid!
"Within air traffic circles, this problem is so well-known that 2-2-1 has long been called 'the rattler,' since it can come back and bite the controller, degrading his performance.
But controllers and their union have fought to keep 2-2-1 because it gives them a three-day weekend afterwards."
It's the unions, stupid!
Wisconsin School Employee Makes Threatening Phone Call to Business for Selling Gas to GOPer
Michelle Malkin » Wisconsin School Employee Makes Threatening Phone Call to Business for Selling Gas to GOPer
"A Sheboygan gas station owner is baffled after a mystery caller tells a clerk it’s a bad idea to do business with a Sheboygan-area state senator.
It started Tuesday when a woman called Dick Hiers’s Northeast Standard gas station after she thought she saw Senator Joe Leibham there. Her call was caught on the answering machine.
The answering machine here in the back of the store was left on from the night before and was recording the entire conversation.
Caller: “Can you verify that was Senator Leibham at the gas station this morning?”
Gas station clerk: “Senator Leibham?”
Caller: “Yes. Do you guys support him?”
Clerk: “I have nothing to say about that, I am not politically involved.”
Caller: “Alright, well you can tell Dick he’s not good for business, I’ll tell you that.”
Shocked over the 26-second conversation, Hiers quickly traced the call — only to get surprise number two.
“And it turned out to be coming from the Sheboygan area district school office,” he said."
"A Sheboygan gas station owner is baffled after a mystery caller tells a clerk it’s a bad idea to do business with a Sheboygan-area state senator.
It started Tuesday when a woman called Dick Hiers’s Northeast Standard gas station after she thought she saw Senator Joe Leibham there. Her call was caught on the answering machine.
The answering machine here in the back of the store was left on from the night before and was recording the entire conversation.
Caller: “Can you verify that was Senator Leibham at the gas station this morning?”
Gas station clerk: “Senator Leibham?”
Caller: “Yes. Do you guys support him?”
Clerk: “I have nothing to say about that, I am not politically involved.”
Caller: “Alright, well you can tell Dick he’s not good for business, I’ll tell you that.”
Shocked over the 26-second conversation, Hiers quickly traced the call — only to get surprise number two.
“And it turned out to be coming from the Sheboygan area district school office,” he said."
Obama’s Pain at the Pump
Obama’s Pain at the Pump NetRight Daily
"The Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank, has increased its balance sheet from about $947 billion to over $2.73 trillion.
That was mostly to bail out the banks by buying $1.25 trillion of mortgage-backed securities and prop up the U.S. Treasury with nearly $1 trillion in new loans to back up the gargantuan levels of government spending"
"The Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank, has increased its balance sheet from about $947 billion to over $2.73 trillion.
That was mostly to bail out the banks by buying $1.25 trillion of mortgage-backed securities and prop up the U.S. Treasury with nearly $1 trillion in new loans to back up the gargantuan levels of government spending"
Sunday, April 24, 2011
City of Muskegon changes cell phone carrier and orders 'smart phones' for selected staff
City of Muskegon changes cell phone carrier and orders 'smart phones' for selected staff MLive.com
"The city of Muskegon has changed cell phone vendors and for the first time will provide a limited number of city employees with advanced “smart phone” technology."
Hey, they've got LOTS of money for important things...right?
"The city of Muskegon has changed cell phone vendors and for the first time will provide a limited number of city employees with advanced “smart phone” technology."
Hey, they've got LOTS of money for important things...right?
Government Cash Handouts Now Top Tax Revenues
Government Cash Handouts Now Top Tax Revenues - FoxBusiness.com
"U.S. households are now getting more in cash handouts from the government than they are paying in taxes for the first time since the Great Depression."
"U.S. households are now getting more in cash handouts from the government than they are paying in taxes for the first time since the Great Depression."
Saturday, April 23, 2011
French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban
French riot police threaten to strike over alcohol ban - Telegraph
"France's riot police have complained about being 'treated like children' following a new ban on drinking alcohol while on duty"
"France's riot police have complained about being 'treated like children' following a new ban on drinking alcohol while on duty"
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » THE MAP
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » THE MAP
"The Crystal Ball’s First 2011 Take on 2012’s Electoral College"
"The Crystal Ball’s First 2011 Take on 2012’s Electoral College"
Friday, April 22, 2011
Senate committee: Ensign resignation 'appropriate'
My Way News - Senate committee: Ensign resignation 'appropriate'
"The timing of Ensign's announcement remains a mystery given his long insistence that he would not give up his seat."
Is there more "there" there?
"The timing of Ensign's announcement remains a mystery given his long insistence that he would not give up his seat."
Is there more "there" there?
Does Government Work Require Government Employees?
Does Government Work Require Government Employees?
"Volunteers are taking on jobs once performed by public employees."
"Volunteers are taking on jobs once performed by public employees."
through out the country, all retirees are equal, except some government retirees are more equal than others
Readers' Forum for April 21 - Marin Independent Journal
"According to the April 19 IJ, Marin County taxpayers will have to cover a $275 million loss by the county's pension system.
My wife and I lost nearly 50 percent of our IRA pension fund, and we have to take the loss.
On reading the IJ article, I remembered George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and the pigs' revised animal policy that 'All animals are equal except some animals are more equal than others.'
Seems in Marin and through out the country, all retirees are equal, except some government retirees are more equal than others."
"According to the April 19 IJ, Marin County taxpayers will have to cover a $275 million loss by the county's pension system.
My wife and I lost nearly 50 percent of our IRA pension fund, and we have to take the loss.
On reading the IJ article, I remembered George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and the pigs' revised animal policy that 'All animals are equal except some animals are more equal than others.'
Seems in Marin and through out the country, all retirees are equal, except some government retirees are more equal than others."
What will the public pension, health gap be now? $3 trillion? $5 trillion?
What will the public pension, health gap be now? $3 trillion? $5 trillion?
"This time last year they said the gap for public employee pension and retirement health care promises was $1 trillion.
What will it be when the Pew Center on the States releases its updated study next week:
$3 trillion?
$5 trillion?
The true size of this catastrophe will not be known for a decade — too late to do anything about it."
"This time last year they said the gap for public employee pension and retirement health care promises was $1 trillion.
What will it be when the Pew Center on the States releases its updated study next week:
$3 trillion?
$5 trillion?
The true size of this catastrophe will not be known for a decade — too late to do anything about it."
Mich judge: stun guns OK to own
Mich judge: stun guns OK to own WOOD TV8
"A local judge said Michigan's law prohibiting possession of stun guns is unconstitutional in a decision that could lead to a state Court of Appeals review of the issue"
"A local judge said Michigan's law prohibiting possession of stun guns is unconstitutional in a decision that could lead to a state Court of Appeals review of the issue"
About the Birth Certificate
About the Birth Certificate FrontPage Magazine
"The media has shown its usual incredulity at the indisputable stupidity of the American people.
How could so many people question President Obama’s birthplace?
How could they wonder about his origins?
Are they all simply racist?
The answer, of course, is that Americans are desperately seeking an answer to a simple question: why does President Obama appear to be so un-American?
The term un-American here is not synonymous with anti-American (though Obama has been that on occasion); instead, it merely signifies that President Obama is unconcerned with typical American principles and traditions.
He sees capitalism as selfish and evil, religion as dangerous and oppressive; he sees the Constitution as antiquated and entrepreneurialism as exploitative"
"The media has shown its usual incredulity at the indisputable stupidity of the American people.
How could so many people question President Obama’s birthplace?
How could they wonder about his origins?
Are they all simply racist?
The answer, of course, is that Americans are desperately seeking an answer to a simple question: why does President Obama appear to be so un-American?
The term un-American here is not synonymous with anti-American (though Obama has been that on occasion); instead, it merely signifies that President Obama is unconcerned with typical American principles and traditions.
He sees capitalism as selfish and evil, religion as dangerous and oppressive; he sees the Constitution as antiquated and entrepreneurialism as exploitative"
Woman told to remove personalised number plates due to rude Filipino translation
Woman told to remove personalised number plates due to rude Filipino translation - Telegraph
"The RTA said it had received a complaint from a member of the Filipino community because Mrs Perry's nickname Kiki translates to 'vagina' in Tagalog."
"The RTA said it had received a complaint from a member of the Filipino community because Mrs Perry's nickname Kiki translates to 'vagina' in Tagalog."
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Project Gunrunner | ATF Issa Subpoena
Project Gunrunner ATF Issa Subpoena The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
"One key figure is ATF agent David Voth. Voth helped coax reluctant U.S. gun dealers to continue selling thousands of powerful guns as part of Project Gunrunner, assuring them the program would eventually help stop gun trafficking"
"One key figure is ATF agent David Voth. Voth helped coax reluctant U.S. gun dealers to continue selling thousands of powerful guns as part of Project Gunrunner, assuring them the program would eventually help stop gun trafficking"
NLRB dictates Boeing operational plans
NLRB dictates Boeing operational plans « Hot Air
"The NLRB obliged with its complaint yesterday asking an administrative law judge to stop Boeing’s South Carolina production because its executives had cited the risk of strikes as a reason for the move.
Boeing acted out of “anti-union animus,” says the complaint"
"The NLRB obliged with its complaint yesterday asking an administrative law judge to stop Boeing’s South Carolina production because its executives had cited the risk of strikes as a reason for the move.
Boeing acted out of “anti-union animus,” says the complaint"
Detroit's pension boards sue over emergency manager law
Detroit's pension boards sue over emergency manager law detnews.com The Detroit News
"The city's two pension funds sued Gov. Rick Snyder and state Treasurer Andy Dillon in federal court today to block part of a new emergency manager statute"
"The city's two pension funds sued Gov. Rick Snyder and state Treasurer Andy Dillon in federal court today to block part of a new emergency manager statute"
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Thy master’s voice
Thy master’s voice « Don Surber
"Indiana’s government unions paid for Democrats to flee-bag their constituents.
If I were a voter in Indiana, I would be very, very angry."
"Indiana’s government unions paid for Democrats to flee-bag their constituents.
If I were a voter in Indiana, I would be very, very angry."
Charlie Sheen’s high-speed escort
Charlie Sheen’s high-speed escort - Crime Scene - The Washington Post
"The photo, taken inside the SUV in which Sheen was riding, shows the vehicle’s speedometer needle at 80 mph.
Through the windshield, the blazing strobe lights of the lead police car can be seen."
And this coven of criminality wants to become a state?
"The photo, taken inside the SUV in which Sheen was riding, shows the vehicle’s speedometer needle at 80 mph.
Through the windshield, the blazing strobe lights of the lead police car can be seen."
And this coven of criminality wants to become a state?
Michigan State Spartans hire Dane Fife as assistant coach
Michigan State Spartans hire Dane Fife as assistant coach - ESPN
"A spot on Izzo's bench opened up when Northern Illinois hired Mark Montgomery last month."
BLASPHEMY!
more:
http://noise.typepad.com/hey_joe/2011/04/fife-i-want-to-be-part-of-something-special.html
"A spot on Izzo's bench opened up when Northern Illinois hired Mark Montgomery last month."
BLASPHEMY!
more:
http://noise.typepad.com/hey_joe/2011/04/fife-i-want-to-be-part-of-something-special.html
LET'S RECAP (PLUS SOME BONUS QUESTIONS)
LET'S RECAP (PLUS SOME BONUS QUESTIONS) Newsradio 620 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Charlie Sykes
"Listener offers some good questions the media might have asked:
“Why did you consider an unofficial media report you were up by 204 reliable enough to declare victory, but you do not consider the official canvass that you are down 7,316 reliable enough to acknowledge defeat?”
and..
“As a litigator who makes decisions based on ‘facts,’ how did you conclude you were the winner based on hearsay media reports, but now deny that Justice Prosser is the winner based on the official canvass?”"
The latest from Wisconsin.
What a scumbag this (almost supreme court justice) loser is!
"Listener offers some good questions the media might have asked:
“Why did you consider an unofficial media report you were up by 204 reliable enough to declare victory, but you do not consider the official canvass that you are down 7,316 reliable enough to acknowledge defeat?”
and..
“As a litigator who makes decisions based on ‘facts,’ how did you conclude you were the winner based on hearsay media reports, but now deny that Justice Prosser is the winner based on the official canvass?”"
The latest from Wisconsin.
What a scumbag this (almost supreme court justice) loser is!
SOS - Johnson Delivers First-ever State of the Secretary of State Address
SOS - Johnson Delivers First-ever State of the Secretary of State Address
"Johnson said a computer system known as the Business Application Modernization or BAM Project, despite an investment of $27.5 million tax dollars over the last five years, has never been operational.
As a result, service across the department and branch system has suffered.
"This was supposed to revolutionize the way the Secretary of State Office did business and put our services online 24/7," said Johnson.
"Instead, it has never worked -- not a single day, not a single hour, not a single minute."
"Johnson said a computer system known as the Business Application Modernization or BAM Project, despite an investment of $27.5 million tax dollars over the last five years, has never been operational.
As a result, service across the department and branch system has suffered.
"This was supposed to revolutionize the way the Secretary of State Office did business and put our services online 24/7," said Johnson.
"Instead, it has never worked -- not a single day, not a single hour, not a single minute."
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