The most powerful man on Earth? - The Washington Post
"It’s not exactly fair to blame Obama for the rout:
Almost certainly, the markets ignored him.
And that’s the problem:
The most powerful man in the world seems strangely powerless, and irresolute, as larger forces bring down the country and his presidency."
When you've lost the Post.....
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Pawlenty Ad: Obama's Empty Podium
theblogprof: Pawlenty Ad: Obama's Empty Podium
"I'm not th least bit sold on Pawlenty.
At least not yet.
But damn - this is a good ad to throw out there:"
"I'm not th least bit sold on Pawlenty.
At least not yet.
But damn - this is a good ad to throw out there:"
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Role model opposites: Snooki & Kirk Cousins
HICKS: Role model opposites: Snooki & Kirk Cousins - Washington Times
"I don’t know what is more depressing: the tanked economy or a nation enthralled with the antics of a dozen undereducated, overindulged, terminal adolescents whose only unifying traits are their ethnic heritage and a colossal sense of entitlement.
Perhaps what is most incomprehensible to me is that the entitled attitudes of the “Jersey Shore” characters are expected, and even admired.
Five years ago, a survey of Americans found 83 percent believed our youth felt more entitled than 10 years previously.
And that was long before MTV’s “Jersey Shore” elevated “sense of entitlement” to “rock star” status.
In the 12- to 34-year-old demographic, the “Jersey Shore” season opener scored an 8.2 rating, or 6.5 million viewers.
If only a fraction of those young people instead watched a video of another 20-something American guy: Michigan State University quarterback Kirk Cousins."
"I don’t know what is more depressing: the tanked economy or a nation enthralled with the antics of a dozen undereducated, overindulged, terminal adolescents whose only unifying traits are their ethnic heritage and a colossal sense of entitlement.
Perhaps what is most incomprehensible to me is that the entitled attitudes of the “Jersey Shore” characters are expected, and even admired.
Five years ago, a survey of Americans found 83 percent believed our youth felt more entitled than 10 years previously.
And that was long before MTV’s “Jersey Shore” elevated “sense of entitlement” to “rock star” status.
In the 12- to 34-year-old demographic, the “Jersey Shore” season opener scored an 8.2 rating, or 6.5 million viewers.
If only a fraction of those young people instead watched a video of another 20-something American guy: Michigan State University quarterback Kirk Cousins."
August 9 recall election results
August 9 recall election results - JSOnline
"August 9 recall election results"
BIG Wisconsin recall election.
Click to update.
"August 9 recall election results"
BIG Wisconsin recall election.
Click to update.
Debt ceiling more an abyss
Mark Steyn: Debt ceiling more an abyss - Orange County Register
"That's to say, as crazy as Washington is, Europe is perceived to be crazier.
In confirmation of the point, over in Italy, which is (believe it or not) a G7 economy, police raided Moody's and Standard & Poor's over allegations that all the meanie things that the rating agencies have been saying about the Italian economy were having an impact on Italian stock prices.
Apparently that's a crime in Italy."
"That's to say, as crazy as Washington is, Europe is perceived to be crazier.
In confirmation of the point, over in Italy, which is (believe it or not) a G7 economy, police raided Moody's and Standard & Poor's over allegations that all the meanie things that the rating agencies have been saying about the Italian economy were having an impact on Italian stock prices.
Apparently that's a crime in Italy."
Job participation
Job participation - Right Turn - The Washington Post
"Buried in the job stats was a number — 193,000 — that dwarfed all the rest.
That is the number of workers who left the job market.
If 193,000 left and only 117,000 jobs were added, we lost 76,000 jobs.
Moreover, this is not an aberration.
When President Obama took office in January of 2009, the labor participation rate was 65.7 percent.
Now, “The labor force participation rate is currently 63.9 percent.
That is the lowest level since 1984,”"
"Buried in the job stats was a number — 193,000 — that dwarfed all the rest.
That is the number of workers who left the job market.
If 193,000 left and only 117,000 jobs were added, we lost 76,000 jobs.
Moreover, this is not an aberration.
When President Obama took office in January of 2009, the labor participation rate was 65.7 percent.
Now, “The labor force participation rate is currently 63.9 percent.
That is the lowest level since 1984,”"
30,000 college students kicked out of food aid program in Michigan
Politics-State 30,000 college students kicked out of food aid program in Michigan The Detroit News
"Lansing — Michigan has removed about 30,000 college students from its food stamp program — close to double the initial estimate — saving about $75 million a year, says Human Services Director Maura Corrigan"
Another Granholm disaster put to bed!
"Lansing — Michigan has removed about 30,000 college students from its food stamp program — close to double the initial estimate — saving about $75 million a year, says Human Services Director Maura Corrigan"
Another Granholm disaster put to bed!
Rep. Huizenga Announces Town Hall Next WEDNESDAY in Grand Haven to Discuss Debt Vote, Other Federal Issues
Rep. Huizenga Announces Town Hall Next WEDNESDAY in Grand Haven to Discuss Debt Vote, Other Federal Issues Congressman Bill Huizenga
"In-Person Town Hall With Rep. Huizenga
7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Grand Haven Community Center Ballroom
421 Columbus St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(Corner of Columbus and Fifth)"
A great opportunity to meet and talk to our new congressman!
"In-Person Town Hall With Rep. Huizenga
7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Grand Haven Community Center Ballroom
421 Columbus St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(Corner of Columbus and Fifth)"
A great opportunity to meet and talk to our new congressman!
Monday, August 08, 2011
Magic Jack is a scammer company!
Below is there "customer relations"
Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Adam'
Your Issue ID for this chat is LTK55404208042X
Adam: Hello, how may I help you?
jim: I just got a new phone number but I find that anyone who calls me must include the prefix (231) when dialing. The same as my old number. I want my old number back.
Adam: I understand you, Jim,
Adam: Callers of your phone need to dial the ten digit number so that calls will go through.
jim: my old number did the same. I changed to 231 from 616-805-2616 an hour ago. I made the change so callers wouldn't need to dial (231). Your company didn't tell me that. I want my old number back or a new 616 number and my money back.
Adam: I understand you.
jim: "you understand me". When do I get my new phone number and when do I get my $10 back.
Adam: That is not possible, JIm.
Adam: Because you are successful in changing phone number.
Adam: When they call your phone number they need to dial the 10 digit number of your magicJack.
Adam: If you wish to get a new 616 number you need to pay $10 again.
jim: I need to speak with your supervisor!
Adam: One moment please...
Adam: I am transferring you to one of our top 10% agents as rated by our customers. Please hold while I transfer you.
Please wait while I transfer the chat to the best suited site operator.
You are now chatting with 'Janice'
Your Issue ID for this chat is LTK55404208042X
Janice: Hello Jim . My name is Janice. To better assist you, let me put you on hold while I read your previous chat/s. Thank you.
Janice: Thank you for waiting.
jim: my old number was 616-805-2616
Janice: One moment please...
Janice: Thank you for waiting.
Janice: Please allow me to inform you that the previous agent correctly informed you that if you wish to have another 616 number you need to pay for $10.
jim: I have a blog here in Muskegon Michigan. I believe your company was not clear in informing me that the new number would require the entry of the 231 prefix.
jim: I will put this "conversation" on my blog and tell everyone I know that your company is a scam.
Verizon strike could last months as picketers seek new contract
Verizon strike could last months as picketers seek new contract NJ.com
"Verizon is looking to tie pay increases to performance review and require union workers to contribute to health-plan premiums.
The company is also seeking to freeze pensions at the end of the year, eliminate the sickness and death benefit program, cut in half the sickness disability benefits from 52 weeks to 26 weeks and reduce sick time, according to a memo signed by William Huber, president of IBEW, Local 827."
This is simple common sense for ANY company or government if it is to survive.
The union goal seems to be bankruptcy for all of its employers.
"Verizon is looking to tie pay increases to performance review and require union workers to contribute to health-plan premiums.
The company is also seeking to freeze pensions at the end of the year, eliminate the sickness and death benefit program, cut in half the sickness disability benefits from 52 weeks to 26 weeks and reduce sick time, according to a memo signed by William Huber, president of IBEW, Local 827."
This is simple common sense for ANY company or government if it is to survive.
The union goal seems to be bankruptcy for all of its employers.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Hard to land at Oskosh??
Hard to land at Oskosh?? - JetPhotos.Net Forums - The Friendly Way to Fly
"Hard to land at Oskosh??
2 incidents yesterday. First this F-16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUei3...eature=related
and afterwards this Fury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCr9k...eature=related
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...y-overrun.html
A Lockheed Martin F-16 was damaged after overrunning the runway on 28 July at the AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Details of the incident were not immediately available.
The F-16C belonging to the 100th Fighter Sqd of the Alabama Air National Guard rolled off the north end of Runway 36 at Wittman Regional Airport. The nose gear appeared to collapse after the F-16C continued onto the grass. The impact also cracked the single-engine fighter’s nose cone.
__________________"
"Hard to land at Oskosh??
2 incidents yesterday. First this F-16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUei3...eature=related
and afterwards this Fury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCr9k...eature=related
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...y-overrun.html
A Lockheed Martin F-16 was damaged after overrunning the runway on 28 July at the AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Details of the incident were not immediately available.
The F-16C belonging to the 100th Fighter Sqd of the Alabama Air National Guard rolled off the north end of Runway 36 at Wittman Regional Airport. The nose gear appeared to collapse after the F-16C continued onto the grass. The impact also cracked the single-engine fighter’s nose cone.
__________________"
Who’s the World’s Largest Exporter?
"the United States remained the world’s largest exporter of goods and services through 2009."
Per the World Trade Organization.
Why the media distorts the facts is a mystery to me........oh, wait a minute.
It IS the liberal/hate-Amerika media, isn't it?
Yep!
The numbers are clear:
billions $ merchandise commercial total
services exports
USA $1057 $470 $1527
China $1202 $129 $1331
services exports
USA $1057 $470 $1527
China $1202 $129 $1331
Germany $1121 $215 $1336
(Not to mention that counting Germany's EU inter-trades is much like counting Michigan's trade with every other state in the USA as international trade.)
The full report (go to pgs. 30-33)
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/anrep_e/world_trade_report10_e.pdf(click charts to biggify)
An excellent E-mail going around
These are possibly the 5 best sentences you'll ever read:
1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the
wealthy out of prosperity.
2. What one person receives without working for, another person must
work for without receiving.
3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government
does not first take from somebody else.
4. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it!
5. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work
because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other
half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is
going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any
nation.
1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the
wealthy out of prosperity.
2. What one person receives without working for, another person must
work for without receiving.
3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government
does not first take from somebody else.
4. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it!
5. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work
because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other
half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is
going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any
nation.
45K Verizon workers strike over new labor contract
My Way News - 45K Verizon workers strike over new labor contract
"The Communications Workers of America said negotiations in Philadelphia and New York stalled Saturday night after Verizon continued to demand more than 100 concessions from workers regarding health care, pensions and work rules"
Every Muskegon county union contract is up Sept. 30.
Hold you breath...and your wallet!
"The Communications Workers of America said negotiations in Philadelphia and New York stalled Saturday night after Verizon continued to demand more than 100 concessions from workers regarding health care, pensions and work rules"
Every Muskegon county union contract is up Sept. 30.
Hold you breath...and your wallet!
Saturday, August 06, 2011
'No risk' the US will lose its top credit rating, says Treasury's Geithner
'No risk' the US will lose its top credit rating, says Treasury's Geithner - The Hill's On The Money
"Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said Tuesday there is 'no risk' the U.S. will lose its top credit rating amid a new analysis that revised its outlook on American debt to 'negative.'"
Doh!
"Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said Tuesday there is 'no risk' the U.S. will lose its top credit rating amid a new analysis that revised its outlook on American debt to 'negative.'"
Doh!
Friday, August 05, 2011
Obama Speech - Awkward Silence
Obama Speech - Awkward Silence - Veterans Jobs Mediaite
"a man in the audience took matters into his own hands and shouted “awkward!” at the President."
"a man in the audience took matters into his own hands and shouted “awkward!” at the President."
Decade of Stimulus Yields Nothing but Debt
Decade of Stimulus Yields Nothing but Debt: Caroline Baum - Bloomberg
"Ten years and $8.35 trillion later, what do we have to show for this decade of deficit spending?
A glut of unoccupied homes, unemployment exceeding 9 percent, a stalled economy and a huge mountain of debt.
Real gross domestic product growth averaged 1.6 percent from the first quarter of 2001 through the second quarter of 2011."
"Ten years and $8.35 trillion later, what do we have to show for this decade of deficit spending?
A glut of unoccupied homes, unemployment exceeding 9 percent, a stalled economy and a huge mountain of debt.
Real gross domestic product growth averaged 1.6 percent from the first quarter of 2001 through the second quarter of 2011."
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