Displaying 2,221 To 2,250 Of 4,640 Comments Wonderful Sherlock! That is great! Way to go California! » Posted By SallyT On July 5, 2012 @ 5:40 pm And, who benefits from this???? UnHuh, we know! “The Mother of All Vote-Suppression Tactics?” The United States incarcerates more of its citizens than another other nation. Some 2.3 million Americans are now in prison or jail, with millions more on parole or probation—together, according to a 2009 study, they account for , most of whom would otherwise be eligible to vote. Florida: Gov. Rick Scott reversed the reforms, forcing any former felon who wanted to regain voting rights to appeal directly to the governor. Those with a nonviolent felony must wait five years before applying for a clemency board hearing; others must wait seven years. “Essentially,” the Brennan Center points out, “the new rules give the governor, an elected official, the power to decide who will (or won’t) be allowed to vote in the next election.” Virginia: Gov. Robert McDonnell, a Republican. “You get your rights restored in the same way you get an executive pardon,” Faithful says. For certain felonies, you must personally obtain certified copies of court records and pay all restitution fees in full, with interest—including such things as the cost of probation. The application requires specific, detailed information about your convictions and character, reference letters from three non-family-members, and a personal essay explaining to the governor why you deserve the right to vote. Iowa: In Iowa, the third swing state in question, there was also an earlier effort at reform, but last year the new governor, Terry Branstad, rescinded an executive order that had returned voting rights to ex-felons. As Kevin Drum reported last month, former felons in Iowa must fill out a 31-question application seeking information including the address of the judge who handled the conviction. Felons also must supply a criminal history report, which takes weeks to obtain, and the review itself can take up to six months. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/felon-disenfranchisement-florida-vote-obama » Posted By SallyT On July 5, 2012 @ 5:37 pm I always did love NPR! Public Radio’s Enormous Typo “This weekend I visited the web site for Marketplace Morning Report. It’s a business news program on American Public Radio, often broadcast by local stations during NPR’s Morning Edition. But Saturday, I noticed one enormous typo in this transcript of last Monday’s interview with their Washington bureau chief, John Dimsdale. Hobson: All right, what about the federal highway funding bill — this is the transportation bill. It’s been debated back and forth but still no agreement on it, and I guess the fucking could come to a halt at the end of the month if they don’t come up with a solution? Dimsdale: That’s right.” http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/what-happens-when-public-services-go-privat » Posted By SallyT On July 5, 2012 @ 5:17 pm “This Is What Happens When Public Services Go Private – Lifeguard Fired!” “As lifeguards are paid and trained to do, Tomas Lopez rushed down the beach to rescue a drowning man — and then got fired for it. The problem: Lopez stepped out of the beach zone his company is paid to patrol, a supervisor said Tuesday. “I ran out to do the job I was trained to do,” said Lopez, 21, of Davie. “I didn’t think about it at all.” “This hero made about $8.25 per hour to make sure people don’t drown on the very public, lovely Florida beaches, and they fired him because they were worried about “liability issues.” Hallandale Beach began outsourcing its lifeguards in 2003 as a money-saving measure. The city pays the company about $334,000 annually to provide four lifeguards and one supervisor at the beach year-round, said Dobens. The company also provides lifeguard services at the city’s pools as part of the contract. Had he been a public employee, there would have been no boundaries for him to cross, he could have saved the guy’s life and just been a hero. Instead, he’s out of a job. Good job, Florida.” http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/what-happens-when-public-services-go-privat » Posted By SallyT On July 5, 2012 @ 5:08 pm Ahhh, is this the pot calling the kettle black? Irony Alert: Ann Romney Complains About Negative Campaigning “I feel like all he’s doing is saying, ‘Let’s kill this guy,” she said, seated next to her husband, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, in an exclusive interview with CBS News chief political correspondent Jan Crawford. “And I feel like that’s not really a very good campaign policy.” “So tell us, Mrs. Romney. What exactly is President Obama saying about your husband that isn’t true?” “Pressed by Crawford on what qualities in her husband she sees most misrepresented, she said, that “he’s not as approachable as I am or something like that. That’s like, really kind of funny to me because it’s all – it’s all backwards.” “I may throw up.” Me, too! http://crooksandliars.com/blue-texan/irony-alert-ann-romney-complains-about- » Posted By SallyT On July 5, 2012 @ 5:01 pm KT, I heard that too but I can’t find the information on it. The attach links give all that Comcast owns and who owns Clear Channel. http://www.cjr.org/resources/index.php?c=comcast http://www.chacha.com/question/who-owns-clear-channel Even though I have Comcast, I am not a fan of them and wouldn’t be surprised that they aren’t in bed with Bain somehow. » Posted By SallyT On July 5, 2012 @ 4:45 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/77/2012/07/03/114511_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 4, 2012 @ 1:40 am [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/47/2012/07/03/114507_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 4, 2012 @ 1:39 am I thought I heard her mention your name! 😉 » Posted By SallyT On July 4, 2012 @ 1:24 am [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/53/2012/07/02/114449_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 4, 2012 @ 1:22 am Jennifer Granholm on Republican Governors Turning Down Medicaid Dollars: ‘Good Luck With That’ “The health care debate isn’t about political theory or semantics, it’s about people’s lives. Jennifer Granholm says voters will see through the rhetoric and defy Republicans who push for taking away people’s coverage, who fight against the freedom people should have to live without fear of sickness and crippling debt. Granholm says, “Republican leaders, you want your campaign slogans to be: “Vote for me and I’ll take your child’s health insurance away… Good luck with that.” http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/jennifer-granholm-republican-governors-tur » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 10:01 pm Bito, I just heard Nick Baumann from Mother Jones On War Room With Jennifer Granholm say that this has only been the tip of the iceberg reveled so far. There is much more to be disclosed. Hmmmmm » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 9:14 pm But, kes, he was a good Democrat! This is from Wikipedia: “In addition to his online video with Howard in 2008, in politics Griffith favored Democrats and recorded television commercials endorsing North Carolina Governors Mike Easley and Bev Perdue. He spoke at the inauguration ceremonies of both. In 1989, he declined an offer by Democratic party officials to run against Jesse Helms, a Republican U.S. Senator from North Carolina. And, I heard today that he was polling ahead of Helms even tho he wasn’t running. Can you imagine Andy replacing Helms? Also this posted update: Griffith died at 7:00 AM on July 3, 2012, at his home on Roanoke Island in Dare County, North Carolina, at age 86. Per his instructions, he was buried on the island within five hours of his death. He died of an unspecified illness. Guess he didn’t want to stick around any longer then he had too. » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 9:03 pm Funk, yes we do! Low 80’s and the SUN will be shining! Really, a bright glowing object in the sky???? Well, I had my SAD light on high today but I am sure it doesn’t shine that far. 😉 You enjoy the 4th up there, Funk! Mr. T is on vacation this week. I hope we can maybe get some camping in and not get wet! (Well, unless we want to.) Hope you can enjoy the sun and watch your fingers and not get hurt with any fireworks. 🙂 » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 8:44 pm Another extremely off topic: Bristol, sweetie, you should probably following in your mommy’s footsteps and stay only on FOX. I think there isn’t much interest in the Palins other than on there. Bristol Palin And A&E Sued Over TV Series Palin’s show is getting more attention in the courts than it is from viewers. Life’s A Tripp proved a flop when it debuted on June 19th and has since been moved off A&E subsidiary Lifetime’s primetime schedule. http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/bristol-palin-sued-again-by-weho-bar-heckler/ » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 6:59 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/81/2012/07/03/114550_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 6:21 pm Here is another good article from Mother Jones and the challenges with FactCheck.org on when Romney really left Bains. The Mystery of Romney’s Exit From Bain http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/mystery-mitt-romney-exit-bain-stericycle » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 6:04 pm One of Andy’s last TV appearances:
» Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 5:45 pm I think Thomas Jefferson had some money in France….or was it that he owed money in France? 😉 » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 4:26 pm This Giant ‘Heat Dome’ Is Why The US Is Baking Read more: http://www.ouramazingplanet.com/3130-record-heat-explained.html#ixzz1zbYDxiFO [img]http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/4ff35d0c69bedd2915000010/heat-wave-map.jpg[/img] (See that dark blue areas in the NW, that is where Funk and me are. We need SAD Lamps! Funk, I know where you can get one.) » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 4:23 pm This is totally off topic but I thought this interesting. China has its problems, too. But, there is always that “oil money” to the rescue! Incredible Photos Of A Massive Chinese-Built Ghost Town In The Middle Of Angola “The $3.5 billion development covers 12,355 acres and was built to house about 500,000 people,” “But the apartments in the complex cost somewhere between $120,000 and $200,000 according to online advertisements cited by BBC. Other anecdotal reports put the price of 3-bedroom apartment at about $250,000. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-built-ghost-town-kilamba-angola-2012-7?op=1#ixzz1zbVE1cIq » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 4:10 pm Sorry for posting. Just thought it was interesting that he was able to get away. I think he even made that comment himself according to a piece on Al Sharpton’s show. The guy desires a break, regardless. » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 3:44 pm [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/205/2012/07/03/114538_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 3:36 pm PHOTO: Chief Justice John Roberts Has Escaped To Malta Associated Press photographer Lino Arrigo Azzopardi found the embattled justice in the Mediterranean island nation Malta, where he will be teaching a class (and hiding out from his new conservative adversaries) for the next two weeks. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/chief-justice-john-roberts-malta-photo-2012-7#ixzz1zbJXBquM » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 3:22 pm 3 Must-See Charts For Anyone Who Thinks We’re Going Into A Recession 1. “So for example, here’s the average progression of YOY growth in auto sales in (black line) vs. the YOY growth in auto sales over the last 12 months. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/charts-that-debunk-the-recession-2012-7#ixzz1zbI7inPO » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 3:17 pm [img]http://www.truthdig.com/images/eartothegrounduploads/lk070412dAPR-363.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 3:10 pm I don’t know about the rest of you but the emails are starting for me again. I got this one this morning: “You got to love Texas! Anyone in other states listening???? Could be useful especially in AZ, CA, NM!!!” “Uninsured Cars in DALLAS – Gotta Love Those Texans!! Just brings tears to my eyes.” Well, I responded with this: Dry your tears as this is false and also an email that started in 2010 and just another of those passed around before elections. Dallas has an ordinance that has led to cars getting impounded. Yet we found no evidence supporting the email’s linchpin claim that about 80 percent of the cars initially impounded belonged to illegal residents. There’s not even a factual way to reach that figure; Dallas authorities don’t usually check the legal residency status of motorists. Do I need to tell you this came from an old classmate in Missouri? Murph, I feel your pain! (Just a note, the old classmate has an Spanish last name and is from Mexican ancestry. Silly is so many ways.) » Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 3:06 pm Hope he has gone fishing in that big pond in the after life.
» Posted By SallyT On July 3, 2012 @ 2:52 pm For you AdLib and the blame game you were playing on VOX tonight. 🙂 [img]http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/47/2012/06/29/114313_600.jpg[/img] » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 11:41 pm Bito, have you seen this? I’m interesting in hearing how this is being reported locally. Very strange. Looks like he did himself in to me right there in front of everyone. A Former Wall Street Trader May Have Swallowed A Deadly Pill In Court Before Dying Minutes Later Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/michael-marin-swallows-pill-in-court-2012-6#ixzz1zFuf3rOM » Posted By SallyT On June 29, 2012 @ 11:34 pmComments Posted By SallyT
At least two other lifeguards have quit in protest.”
In July 2010, he also starred in advertisements about Medicare.”
You don’t suppose it was the sun? I know we haven’t seen it much and memory is faint as to how it looks. Hey, it did travel down here, too, for awhile.
Now there’s a debate over when the GOP presidential candidate left his private equity firm—and what it means.
None of which helps the average Angolan given the country’s per capita GDP of $5,144 per year, according to the World Bank.
And let’s not forget, Angola serves as China’s largest source of oil in Africa. Some like energy expert @pcdunham speculate this could be in preparation for oil money that is expected once the country begins developing new oil discoveries.”
As you can see, the trend is nothing recessionary at all.”
2. “Here’s another one showing ISM employment. Again, same idea. The average pre-recession trend is in black and the current trend is in blue.
The trend is again much better.”
3. “And finally, here’s retail sales growth. The YOY change just doesn’t look at all like past recessions.”
Recently, the City of Dallas , Texas , passed an ordinance stating
that if a driver is pulled over by law enforcement and is not able to
provide proof of insurance, the car is towed. To retrieve the car after
being impounded, they must show proof of insurance to have the
car released. This has made it easy for the City of Dallas to remove
uninsured cars.
Shortly after the “No Insurance” ordinance was passed, the Dallas
impound lots began to fill up and were full after only nine days. 80 +
% of the impounded cars were driven by illegals.
Not only must they provide proof of insurance to have their car
released, they have to pay for the cost of the tow, a $350 fine, and
$20 for every day their car is kept in the lot.
Accident rates have gone down 47% and… Dallas ‘ solution gets
uninsured drivers off the road WITHOUT making them show proof of
nationality.
Wonder how the ACLU or the Justice Department will get around this one.
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