Archive for February 24th, 2009

Free Enterprise Isn’t Dead in Detroit

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/02/top_ford_execs_take_pay_cuts_m.html Ford Motor Company continues to make it on its' own, without Federal bridge loans.  their two top executives, including the guy whose name is on the building, are taking 30% pay cuts.  Performance bonuses are being suspended, and more hourly buyouts are on the way. Everything is focused on self-sustainment ...

Doomed to repeat it?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Those who don't learn from history ARE doomed to repeat it.  President Obama is speaking and lauding how government has "catalyzed" our economy during tough times.  This is patently and historically false.  He states that government action is the only way to avoid a recession that "could last a decade".  ...

The New Wefare State

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

The stimulus bill includes a provision requiring states that take the money to provide Unemployment Insurance(UI)  for laid-off part-time workers and for those who voluntarily quit their jobs.  Since UI taxes are 100% paid by the employer, this means that employer will be forced to support workers who just want ...

Welcoming Announcement

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

We are so happy to welcome Sally back, who was a contributor in our blog-city days.  I will post some links of her most recent writings after the email she sent today.  As soon as we get her set up, look forward to her excellent writings.  Welcome Back!!! ========== I just heard ...

did you know that EVERTHING is racist

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

At least if you listen to the politicrat and *activist* race pimps.  Feathering their own beds behind chicken little shouts of raaaaaaaaaaacism regardless of whether or not race has anything to do with what their aims (feathering their own power/money nest) are.Here is commentary on one grotesque example.  Rick Perry ...

National Tea Party Update – Left Coast Edition

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="115" caption="Flaming Capitalist Promotion"][/caption] Dear Friends: If you listen to the John and Ken Radio show today (AM640 out of Los Angeles), you will hear or artist friend, Lipstick Underground, promoting our local tea party. It has been an extremely exciting week, since I started to explore the ...

Operation Tea Party Update 2

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

February 27th!  A movement that will continue after also.  There is national exposure here.  Tell your friends, get out there with your tea.  Join the cause!