Judge Won’t Grant ‘Pregnant Man’ Thomas Beatie A Divorce:
"Welcome to the world’s most confusing divorce case.
A judge in Arizona today declined to grant a divorce to Thomas Beatie, who attained minor celebrity status as the “pregnant man” a few years back and gave birth to three children.
Beatie, who was born a woman but identifies as a man, married wife Nancy in Hawaii in 2003.
But was he a man or a woman at the time?
Beatie had undergone a double-mastectomy by then and was starting hormone therapy, but he still had a woman’s reproductive organs, reports AP.
The judge today decreed that there wasn’t enough evidence proving Beatie was a man at the time of the wedding.
That makes it a same-sex marriage, which means that the state of Arizona doesn’t recognize it.
And if the state doesn’t recognize the marriage, it can’t grant a divorce, either. Read more…"
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Google honors Cesar Chavez on Easter
Google honors Cesar Chavez on Easter | The Daily Caller:
"While Google frequently decorates its logo to celebrate various holidays and special events, it is unclear why the company chose specifically to honor Chavez’s birthday, instead of Easter Sunday."
"While Google frequently decorates its logo to celebrate various holidays and special events, it is unclear why the company chose specifically to honor Chavez’s birthday, instead of Easter Sunday."
Articles: Universal Background Checks: the Liberal Holy Grail
Articles: Universal Background Checks: the Liberal Holy Grail: "The worst part of UBC will be the check on the seller (that's you and me). In the interest of getting illegal guns off the street, the left will want to throw in this little addition to the universal background check scheme: the seller must prove that they legally own the gun they are seeking to sell. I have a very modest gun collection (the number of guns just barely breaks into double digits). Half of the guns I have bought in the last several years, the other half go back to the 1970s and 80s. For example, I have a .22 my parents gave me for Christmas in 1980. My folks are long gone and I certainly don't have a bill of sale for the rifle. Half of my guns fit this mold. I have no proof that I own them. All the government needs to do is write the law so the seller must provide proof of ownership (original bill of sale, in your name) and we are all in trouble. "
'via Blog this'
'via Blog this'
How to fight the left-wing hate machine pt. 2
How to fight the left-wing hate machine | WashingtonExaminer.com:
"Of course, the progressive stance against bigotry has nothing to do with principles and everything to do with politics.
After all, less than a year ago, President Obama opposed redefining marriage.
Neither CAP, nor Bowers nor any other major progressive entity was devoting resources to calling Obama a bigot.
It was an election year, for Pete's sake.
CAP is not content with name-calling, either. The group has led progressive efforts to ostracize anyone who disagrees with it.
Take the Boy Scouts of America. Like any large nationwide organization, it has its flaws, but it still provides countless community service and leadership opportunities to almost 3 million boys nationwide.
Because BSA does not allow gay adults to become Scout leaders, the BSA must be isolated and punished.
Earlier this month, Chipotle was set to sponsor a Scout-O-Rama fundraising event in Utah. CAP sprang into action, organizing a pressure campaign to get Chipotle to drop its sponsorship.
Within 24 hours, Chipotle ended its sponsorship of Scouting entirely."
"Of course, the progressive stance against bigotry has nothing to do with principles and everything to do with politics.
After all, less than a year ago, President Obama opposed redefining marriage.
Neither CAP, nor Bowers nor any other major progressive entity was devoting resources to calling Obama a bigot.
It was an election year, for Pete's sake.
CAP is not content with name-calling, either. The group has led progressive efforts to ostracize anyone who disagrees with it.
Take the Boy Scouts of America. Like any large nationwide organization, it has its flaws, but it still provides countless community service and leadership opportunities to almost 3 million boys nationwide.
Because BSA does not allow gay adults to become Scout leaders, the BSA must be isolated and punished.
Earlier this month, Chipotle was set to sponsor a Scout-O-Rama fundraising event in Utah. CAP sprang into action, organizing a pressure campaign to get Chipotle to drop its sponsorship.
Within 24 hours, Chipotle ended its sponsorship of Scouting entirely."
How to fight the left-wing hate machine
How to fight the left-wing hate machine | WashingtonExaminer.com:
"That is not good enough for the progressive movement. Progressives want marriage to be redefined in every state to include same-sex relationships.
And they will not stop there, either. As the court was listening to oral arguments Wednesday, progressive blogger and former Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee member Chris Bowers wrote,
"The step after victory in legal LGBT rights will be social ostricization of those who oppose it."
Don't think for a second that Bowers' desire to punish those who disagree with the progressive agenda is an isolated case.
The Center for American Progress, or CAP, the nonprofit organization founded by President Clinton's Chief of Staff John Podesta, has also labeled anyone and everyone who opposed redefining marriage as a bigot."
"That is not good enough for the progressive movement. Progressives want marriage to be redefined in every state to include same-sex relationships.
And they will not stop there, either. As the court was listening to oral arguments Wednesday, progressive blogger and former Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee member Chris Bowers wrote,
"The step after victory in legal LGBT rights will be social ostricization of those who oppose it."
Don't think for a second that Bowers' desire to punish those who disagree with the progressive agenda is an isolated case.
The Center for American Progress, or CAP, the nonprofit organization founded by President Clinton's Chief of Staff John Podesta, has also labeled anyone and everyone who opposed redefining marriage as a bigot."
Google honors Cesar Chavez on Easter
Google honors Cesar Chavez on Easter | The Daily Caller:
"While Google frequently decorates its logo to celebrate various holidays and special events, it is unclear why the company chose specifically to honor Chavez’s birthday, instead of Easter Sunday."
"While Google frequently decorates its logo to celebrate various holidays and special events, it is unclear why the company chose specifically to honor Chavez’s birthday, instead of Easter Sunday."
Climate Change Endgame In Sight?
Climate Change Endgame In Sight? | Power Line:
"That day appears to have arrived.
The new issue of The Economist has a long feature on the declining confidence in the high estimates of climate sensitivity.
That this appears in The Economist is significant, because this august British news organ has been fully on board with climate alarmism for years now.
A Washington-based Economist correspondent admitted to me privately several years ago that the senior editors in London had mandated consistent and regular alarmist climate coverage in its pages."
"That day appears to have arrived.
The new issue of The Economist has a long feature on the declining confidence in the high estimates of climate sensitivity.
That this appears in The Economist is significant, because this august British news organ has been fully on board with climate alarmism for years now.
A Washington-based Economist correspondent admitted to me privately several years ago that the senior editors in London had mandated consistent and regular alarmist climate coverage in its pages."
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Court: EPA can stop changes at DTE's Monroe coal plant
Court: EPA can stop changes at DTE's Monroe coal plant | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com:
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sued Detroit-based DTE Energy in 2010, because the company was replacing key boiler parts at its Monroe Unit 2 coal-fired power plant without installing pollution controls.
The EPA said the controls were required because the utility was performing a major overhaul, but DTE argued the $65 million project was only routine maintenance and was therefore exempt."
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sued Detroit-based DTE Energy in 2010, because the company was replacing key boiler parts at its Monroe Unit 2 coal-fired power plant without installing pollution controls.
The EPA said the controls were required because the utility was performing a major overhaul, but DTE argued the $65 million project was only routine maintenance and was therefore exempt."
Former Newark schools chief indicted in Georgia cheating scandal
Former Newark schools chief indicted in Georgia cheating scandal | NJ.com:
"The former superintendent of the Newark, N.J., public school district and nearly three dozen administrators, teachers, principals and other educators from Atlanta were indicted today in one of the nation’s largest cheating scandals.
Former Atlanta Superintendent Beverly Hall faces charges including racketeering, false statements and theft.
She retired just days before a state probe was released in 2011, and has previously denied the allegations. The indictment represents the first criminal charges in the investigation."
"The former superintendent of the Newark, N.J., public school district and nearly three dozen administrators, teachers, principals and other educators from Atlanta were indicted today in one of the nation’s largest cheating scandals.
Former Atlanta Superintendent Beverly Hall faces charges including racketeering, false statements and theft.
She retired just days before a state probe was released in 2011, and has previously denied the allegations. The indictment represents the first criminal charges in the investigation."
Why The Euro Is Doomed In 4 Steps
Why The Euro Is Doomed In 4 Steps - Business Insider: "
Here's why the euro, as it's currently constructed, is a doomsday device for mass bankruptcy. (How's that for solidarity?)."
Here's why the euro, as it's currently constructed, is a doomsday device for mass bankruptcy. (How's that for solidarity?)."
Illinois law must outlaw stalking, not encourage it
Katie Packer Gage: Illinois law must outlaw stalking, not encourage it - Opinions - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register:
"I was very troubled to learn recently that despite having made stalking illegal in Illinois, elected officials in the state have afforded union bosses an exemption.
Yes, that’s correct; during labor disputes, Illinois’s law against “aggravated stalking” does not apply to union organizers (Public Act 097-0468).
This leads to a simple and logical question: is it ever acceptable to engage in stalking?
Apparently, the answer in the Land of Lincoln is yes.
For anyone who engages in aggravated stalking in Illinois, it is a Class 3 felony with a “second or subsequent conviction” serving as a Class 2 felony.
The penalty for the crime is serious and it should be. That’s what makes the exemption for organized labor — a special interest — so outrageous and inexcusable."
"I was very troubled to learn recently that despite having made stalking illegal in Illinois, elected officials in the state have afforded union bosses an exemption.
Yes, that’s correct; during labor disputes, Illinois’s law against “aggravated stalking” does not apply to union organizers (Public Act 097-0468).
This leads to a simple and logical question: is it ever acceptable to engage in stalking?
Apparently, the answer in the Land of Lincoln is yes.
For anyone who engages in aggravated stalking in Illinois, it is a Class 3 felony with a “second or subsequent conviction” serving as a Class 2 felony.
The penalty for the crime is serious and it should be. That’s what makes the exemption for organized labor — a special interest — so outrageous and inexcusable."
Student loan write-offs hit $3 billion in first two months of year
Student loan write-offs hit $3 billion in first two months of year - chicagotribune.com:
"Banks wrote off $3 billion of student loan debt in the first two months of 2013, up more than 36 percent from the year-ago period, as many graduates remain jobless, underemployed or cash-strapped in a slow U.S. economic recovery, an Equifax study showed.
The credit reporting agency also said Monday that student lending has grown from last year because more people are going back to school and the cost of higher education has risen."
"Banks wrote off $3 billion of student loan debt in the first two months of 2013, up more than 36 percent from the year-ago period, as many graduates remain jobless, underemployed or cash-strapped in a slow U.S. economic recovery, an Equifax study showed.
The credit reporting agency also said Monday that student lending has grown from last year because more people are going back to school and the cost of higher education has risen."
Soldier Suicides
Soldier Suicides » Counterpunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names:
"Suicides in the U.S. military have been climbing, reaching a record high in 2012 when 349 soldiers took their own lives, about one every 25 hours.
By comparison, 301 U.S. soldiers died in active combat in 2012, marking the third time in four years that the number of military suicides has surpassed the number of deaths in combat of U.S. soldiers."
"Suicides in the U.S. military have been climbing, reaching a record high in 2012 when 349 soldiers took their own lives, about one every 25 hours.
By comparison, 301 U.S. soldiers died in active combat in 2012, marking the third time in four years that the number of military suicides has surpassed the number of deaths in combat of U.S. soldiers."
MLive.com: The Wire
MLive.com: The Wire:
"The desire for a Big Ten hockey conference was mainly driven by the Big Ten Network's need for more Big Ten sports programming."
"The desire for a Big Ten hockey conference was mainly driven by the Big Ten Network's need for more Big Ten sports programming."
IRS knowingly sends Billions in Fraudulent Refunds to Illegal Immigrants
IRS knowingly sends Billions in Fraudulent Refunds to Illegal Immigrants - Bob Beauprez - Townhall Finance Conservative Columnists and Financial Commentary:
"A WTHR-TV Indianapolis investigative report exposes a fraudulent scheme wherein the IRS is sending $4.2 billion per year to illegal immigrants as an "additional child tax credit" for children who don't even live in the U.S.
Further, the IRS and Congress have been ignoring the scheme for years.
The Inspector General's office has repeatedly identified the problem in audit after audit.
The IG, Russell George says, "The magnitude of the problem has grown exponentially," but the IRS is doing nothing to stop it"
"A WTHR-TV Indianapolis investigative report exposes a fraudulent scheme wherein the IRS is sending $4.2 billion per year to illegal immigrants as an "additional child tax credit" for children who don't even live in the U.S.
Further, the IRS and Congress have been ignoring the scheme for years.
The Inspector General's office has repeatedly identified the problem in audit after audit.
The IG, Russell George says, "The magnitude of the problem has grown exponentially," but the IRS is doing nothing to stop it"
Statistics on homosexuals - 1978 to 1994
This the site posted on Dave Agema's facebook page that has so many PC lovers excited:
Statistics on homosexuals - 1978 to 1994
Statistics on homosexuals - 1978 to 1994
Four concerns raised by fracking opponents in wake of application for a well in Ravenna Township
Four concerns raised by fracking opponents in wake of application for a well in Ravenna Township | MLive.com:
"4. Just because there hasn’t been an ecological issue in the past, doesn’t mean there won’t be.
Fracking wells have not had an incident jeopardizing the environment or human health in 50 years, according to the Michigan DEQ.
But Schoonmaker points to a 2011 spill at a well in Benzie county as a sign that something could still happen. "
"4. Just because there hasn’t been an ecological issue in the past, doesn’t mean there won’t be.
Fracking wells have not had an incident jeopardizing the environment or human health in 50 years, according to the Michigan DEQ.
But Schoonmaker points to a 2011 spill at a well in Benzie county as a sign that something could still happen. "
BET Founder: ‘This Country Would Never Tolerate White Unemployment at 14 or 15 Percent’
BET Founder: ‘This Country Would Never Tolerate White Unemployment at 14 or 15 Percent’ | CNS News
"Johnson said the challenge was to figure out why the unemployment rate for blacks has been so high, “and if that doesn’t change, somebody’s going to have to pay— 34 million African-Americans are not going to leave this country, millions of African-Americans who don’t have jobs.”
“Somebody’s going to have to pay for them. Somebody’s going to have to take care of them, and if somebody’s going to have to take care of them, that money’s got to come from somebody.
And whoever’s paying for it is going to be upset about it, and they’re going to start looking for somebody to blame,” Johnson said."
"Johnson said the challenge was to figure out why the unemployment rate for blacks has been so high, “and if that doesn’t change, somebody’s going to have to pay— 34 million African-Americans are not going to leave this country, millions of African-Americans who don’t have jobs.”
“Somebody’s going to have to pay for them. Somebody’s going to have to take care of them, and if somebody’s going to have to take care of them, that money’s got to come from somebody.
And whoever’s paying for it is going to be upset about it, and they’re going to start looking for somebody to blame,” Johnson said."
Senators tell Hagel that VA backlog is 'simply unacceptable'
Senators tell Hagel that VA backlog is 'simply unacceptable' - The Hill's Floor Action:
“Tragically, these men and women are also waiting years to access the benefits they need and deserve — 449 days on average in New York, 506 days in Los Angeles, and 439 days in Waco, according to VA. This is simply unacceptable.”
The senators said that they believe some of the delay is caused because the Department of Defense takes too long to send military and medical records of the disabled veteran to the VA."
“Tragically, these men and women are also waiting years to access the benefits they need and deserve — 449 days on average in New York, 506 days in Los Angeles, and 439 days in Waco, according to VA. This is simply unacceptable.”
The senators said that they believe some of the delay is caused because the Department of Defense takes too long to send military and medical records of the disabled veteran to the VA."
Dionne Warwick files for bankruptcy: Singer owes over $10 million, has just $25K in assets
Dionne Warwick files for bankruptcy: Singer owes over $10 million, has just $25K in assets - NY Daily News:
"The vast majority of her debt is $10.2 million in tax claims from the IRS and the state of California.
She also owes a former manager about $500,000, and ran up $20,000 in Visa credit card debt, court papers showed."
"The vast majority of her debt is $10.2 million in tax claims from the IRS and the state of California.
She also owes a former manager about $500,000, and ran up $20,000 in Visa credit card debt, court papers showed."
Big Depositors in Cyprus to Lose Far More Than Feared
Big Depositors in Cyprus to Lose Far More Than Feared:
"Under conditions expected to be announced on Saturday, depositors in Bank of Cyprus will get shares in the bank worth 37.5 percent of their deposits over 100,000 euros, the source told Reuters, while the rest of their deposits may never be paid back.
The toughening of the terms will send a clear signal that the bailout means the end of Cyprus as a hub for offshore finance and could accelerate economic decline on the island and bring steeper job losses."
Holy crapoli!
"Under conditions expected to be announced on Saturday, depositors in Bank of Cyprus will get shares in the bank worth 37.5 percent of their deposits over 100,000 euros, the source told Reuters, while the rest of their deposits may never be paid back.
The toughening of the terms will send a clear signal that the bailout means the end of Cyprus as a hub for offshore finance and could accelerate economic decline on the island and bring steeper job losses."
Holy crapoli!
Rick Ross, Lil Wayne pulled from Muskegon radio station now getting national attention
Rick Ross, Lil Wayne pulled from Muskegon radio station now getting national attention | MLive.com:
A Muskegon radio station has received national attention for its decision to ban music by rappers Rick Ross and Lil' Wayne from its rotation.
Rapper Rick Ross, who has recently faced criticism for controversial lyrics.AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
The Muskegon-based radio station 103.7
A Muskegon radio station has received national attention for its decision to ban music by rappers Rick Ross and Lil' Wayne from its rotation.
Rapper Rick Ross, who has recently faced criticism for controversial lyrics.AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
The Muskegon-based radio station 103.7
The Beat WUVS-LP released a statementThursday, March 28 indicating that it would no longer play those artists' music.
The move, said the self-described urban educational public station, was a way for it to take a stand against disrespectful music.
"We pride ourselves on playing music that is non-degrading and non-violent," the announcement read.
"We pride ourselves on playing music that is non-degrading and non-violent," the announcement read.
"While we believe in freedom of speech, creative writing and individualism, we refuse to be part of the problem by spreading messages that could harm or end someone's life."
Ross and Lil Wayne were singled out because of recent lyrical controversies.
In February, Lil Wayne faced criticism for rapping that he would "beat" a woman's genitalia "like Emmett Till" during a cameo of the song, "Karate Chop (Remix)" by another rapper called Future.
Till was a black teen who was kidnapped and violently killed by white men in 1955.
His death was one of the events that helped spark the Civil Rights movement.
Ross began receiving public outcry earlier this week for a lyric that suggested he had slipped crystallized MDMA and then had sex with her.
Ross and Lil Wayne were singled out because of recent lyrical controversies.
In February, Lil Wayne faced criticism for rapping that he would "beat" a woman's genitalia "like Emmett Till" during a cameo of the song, "Karate Chop (Remix)" by another rapper called Future.
Till was a black teen who was kidnapped and violently killed by white men in 1955.
His death was one of the events that helped spark the Civil Rights movement.
Ross began receiving public outcry earlier this week for a lyric that suggested he had slipped crystallized MDMA and then had sex with her.
Critics, like the station, charge that the lines celebrate and encourage the behavior.
Since posting the message Thursday, the radio station has been mentioned for its stance in several publications, includingThe Hollywood Reporter, the International Business Times and Billboard Biz, the online extension of Billboard magazine.
But the radio station has always stayed away from music that "promotes drug use, gang life and criminalistic behavior," said 103.7
"We just didn't do no press release," he said.
"We always took the road of trying to do what is best for the community, what is best for our listeners."
Since posting the message Thursday, the radio station has been mentioned for its stance in several publications, includingThe Hollywood Reporter, the International Business Times and Billboard Biz, the online extension of Billboard magazine.
But the radio station has always stayed away from music that "promotes drug use, gang life and criminalistic behavior," said 103.7
"We just didn't do no press release," he said.
"We always took the road of trying to do what is best for the community, what is best for our listeners."
WTC cross can stay in National September 11 Memorial & Museum: judge
WTC cross can stay in National September 11 Memorial & Museum: judge - NYPOST.com:
"A New York judge has tossed out a lawsuit seeking to stop the display of a cross-shaped steel beam found among the World Trade Center's wreckage.
Federal judge Deborah Batts on Friday rejected the arguments of a national atheists' group.
American Atheists had sued the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's operators in 2011 on constitutional grounds."
"A New York judge has tossed out a lawsuit seeking to stop the display of a cross-shaped steel beam found among the World Trade Center's wreckage.
Federal judge Deborah Batts on Friday rejected the arguments of a national atheists' group.
American Atheists had sued the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's operators in 2011 on constitutional grounds."
Friday, March 29, 2013
Muskegon-area violence: Some readers doubt promised witness protection
Muskegon-area violence: Some readers doubt promised witness protection | MLive.com:
"Some commenters stated that the overall judicial “system” is flawed and that witnesses, and even victims themselves, are fearful to come forward due to the possibility of retaliation.
Others stated that witnesses will end up being convicted if they say too much, thus deterring them from coming forward as well."
"Some commenters stated that the overall judicial “system” is flawed and that witnesses, and even victims themselves, are fearful to come forward due to the possibility of retaliation.
Others stated that witnesses will end up being convicted if they say too much, thus deterring them from coming forward as well."
Stu Padazo had this to say:
As much as I want to believe that people would be protected, I don't. If Mr. Hilson had control of the Hts police dept, then I would believe it. There are people who know the person who shot the 18 yr old back in late Jan. No one will report it because it is a WELL known fact that the police department is UNDER staffed and the crime in that community is sky HIGH. The pastors and the social justice committee have done nothing in the community that is long term or impactful. Do they even meet any more? They sure do come together for photo opportunities.
Some suggested that officials promising to protect witnesses really won’t make a difference. One commenter claims that law enforcement officials should go about it differently.
dreadflingstone says:
People don't trust the "system", its been like this for 100's of years, probably has something to do w/ being enslaved by the white man. Its pervasive and won't just go away. In 2013 you have a society of unemployed non skilled people living in Muskegon's poorest neighborhoods. What's their hope for the future? The young people grow up w/ very little guidance and very little hope. They then gravitate towards quick money and petty posturing(gang affiliation). The authorities need to work on the root causes, not just apprehending the bad guys and getting people to "talk'. The authorities are treating this problem from the wrong end and until somebody has the balls to confront the real problem and treat it accordingly, then it'll just be more of the same.
North Carolina Woman Fights Off Two Male Intruders with Pistol
The PJ Tatler » North Carolina Woman Fights Off Two Male Intruders with Pistol:
"They were eventually caught and now face charges.
One of them is just 16 years old.
Neighbor Wayne Crumpler sounds like a good man.
“She was lucky she knew how to use a handgun and lucky she had it.
Because If she hadn’t, we might be going to a funeral,” he said.
“I’m proud of her.”
Was it luck, or forethought and preparation?
Two firearms just saved at least one life and helped take two criminals off the streets, at least for a while."
"They were eventually caught and now face charges.
One of them is just 16 years old.
Neighbor Wayne Crumpler sounds like a good man.
“She was lucky she knew how to use a handgun and lucky she had it.
Because If she hadn’t, we might be going to a funeral,” he said.
“I’m proud of her.”
Was it luck, or forethought and preparation?
Two firearms just saved at least one life and helped take two criminals off the streets, at least for a while."
"If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream."
"If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream.":
Editor’s Note: Received via email. Original author unknown.
From a teacher in Nashville:
We are worried about ‘the cow’ when it is all about the Ice Cream.
The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching 3rd grade.
The last Presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest.
I decided we would have an election for a class president.
We would choose our nominees.
They would make a campaign speech and the class would vote.
To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members.
We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have.
We got many nominations and from those, Jamie and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot.
The class had done a great job in their selections.
Both candidates were good kids.
I thought Jamie might have an advantage because he got lots of parental support.
I had never seen Olivia’s mother.
The day arrived when they were to make their speeches.
Jamie went first.
He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better place.
He ended by promising to do his very best.
Everyone applauded and he sat down.
Now is was Olivia’s turn to speak.
Her speech was concise.
She said, “If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream.”
She sat down.
The class went wild.
“Yes! Yes! We want ice cream.”
She surely would say more.
She did not have to.
A discussion followed.
How did she plan to pay for the ice cream?
She wasn’t sure.
But no one pursued that question.
They took her at her word.
Would her parents buy it or would the class pay for it…
She didn’t know.
The class really didn’t care.
All they were thinking about was ice cream…
Jamie was forgotten.
Olivia won by a landslide.
Every time Barack Obama opened his mouth he offered ice cream and 51.4 % of the people reacted like nine year old’s.
They want ice cream.
The other 48.6% percent know they’re going to have to feed the cow and clean up the mess.
This is the ice cream Obama promised us!
Remember, the government cannot give anything to anyone that they have not first taken away from someone else.
Did you vote for the ice cream?
New gun laws could mean economic woes for booming gun industry
New gun laws could mean economic woes for booming gun industry | The Daily Caller:
"Over the past two years, while the rest of the country faced unemployment rates above 8 percent, the gun industry added more than 37,000 new jobs, with average salary of $47,000.
The report states that in 2012 alone, the industry paid $5.1 billion in federal taxes and was responsible for $33.6 billion in economic activity."
"Over the past two years, while the rest of the country faced unemployment rates above 8 percent, the gun industry added more than 37,000 new jobs, with average salary of $47,000.
The report states that in 2012 alone, the industry paid $5.1 billion in federal taxes and was responsible for $33.6 billion in economic activity."
OBAMA PITCHES PUBLIC WORKS SPENDING TO CREATE JOBS
News from The Associated Press:
"Among the proposals Obama called for, which require approval from Congress, are:
-$4 billion in new spending on two infrastructure programs that award loans and grants.
-Higher caps on "private activity bonds" to encourage more private spending on highways and other infrastructure projects. State and local governments use the bonds to attract investment.
-Giving foreign pension funds tax-exempt status when selling U.S. infrastructure, property or real estate assets. U.S. pension funds are generally tax exempt in those circumstances.
The administration says some international pension funds cite the tax burden as a reason for not investing in American infrastructure.
-A renewed call for a $10 billion national "infrastructure bank."
"Among the proposals Obama called for, which require approval from Congress, are:
-$4 billion in new spending on two infrastructure programs that award loans and grants.
-Higher caps on "private activity bonds" to encourage more private spending on highways and other infrastructure projects. State and local governments use the bonds to attract investment.
-Giving foreign pension funds tax-exempt status when selling U.S. infrastructure, property or real estate assets. U.S. pension funds are generally tax exempt in those circumstances.
The administration says some international pension funds cite the tax burden as a reason for not investing in American infrastructure.
-A renewed call for a $10 billion national "infrastructure bank."
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