PSU faculty press for more cash
Portland State University faculty showed up by the dozens Friday at a State Board of Higher Education meeting to increase pressure on the PSU administration to meet salary demands. They also protested the fact that PSU, which has grown faster and larger than other state campuses, isn't receiving state money to match that growth.
For 2003-04, the average salary for a full professor at University of Oregon was $83,100; at Oregon State University, $79,400; and at PSU, $74,600, according to the university system.
Those poor underpaind Chomsky's. And the poor Fishwrapper who throws various numbers, dates and words around that don't even make sense. So if we gave more money to PSU, and don't be confused about who funds the school, it isn't "the state" or the higher ed board, it's us, but what exactly are we be supporting?
High-achieving Chicano/Latino students from Portland State University will be honored at the ninth-annual Chicano/Latino Scholarship Gala this Saturday November 5, 2005.
The event sponsored by PSU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will award scholarships of $1000-$5000 for academic achievement and community involvement to 25 of PSU's stellar Chicano/Latino students (listed below)
http://www.pdx.edu/news/7835/
So we would be giving more money to a racist organization. Nice.
Profile: Meet Joel Gerardo Campos Alvis
Joel began by working the typical undocumented immigrant jobs—busboy, hotel housekeeper, domestic, fast food worker.
After a short attempt at high school, Joel enrolled in Portland Community College taking English classes and working full time at night. First he earned his high school diploma and then his Associate of Arts degree. But all was not easy as Joel traveled the road to a college education. As an undocumented immigrant he could not apply for any type of financial aid. During this time Joel further complicated his life by getting married, having a daughter and helping his family emigrate from Peru.
Fortunately, through PSU’s student advising services, Joel learned of the Diversity Achievement Scholarship (DAS) through PSU’s Educational Equity Services and Programs (EESP). The DAS is a full tuition waiver for minority first-generation college students. Since the most education Joel’s parents had achieved was sixth grade he qualified. In order to pay his other expenses Joel taught Spanish at PCC and Clark Community College, and worked as a financial analyst trainee at the Bonneville Power Administration.
Let's see if I can count the number of laws that were broken in this "profiles in courage" piece.
First, Joel broke our immigration laws, then he broke our labor laws by working, committed perjury when he filled out his I-9 form to be employed, possibly committed another act of perjury and ID theft if he used a false SSN rather than an ITIN for his W-2 form, and I'm not sure if it's a violation of the law to waive someone's tuition if they don't legally qualify for financial aid.
So we need more money to support a school that encourages and aids criminals. Nice.
A google search of this: "site:pdx.edu transgender" brings up the first result that is the longest list of transgender rescources you can find outside of San Fransicko.
Transgender Resources
A google search of this: "site:pdx.edu christian" brings up the first result Tortures and Torments of the X-tian martyrs
So we need more money to support a school that can talk about Gender Identity Disorder, hormones, and sex reassignment surgery with a straight face but won't even write the word "Christian" in the heading of a web page, it's "X-tian."
NOTE: The page itself says Christian but the heading does not. Look at the title in your browser.
So now that you know a little bit more about PSU, do you think that they need any more of your money?
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Friday, November 04, 2005
They are persistant
I got my second call today from The Oregonian (at 7:00pm) just now, they have offered me everthing but a free massage to get me to subsribe again. Each time I have admantly insisted that it wasn't an issue with price or service, but content of the paper. Specifically illegal immigration.
Each time they call I insist that they mark that down as the reason for cancellation. I hope that any of you who cancel, or have cancelled and receive phone calls, tell them the same thing.
Each time they call I insist that they mark that down as the reason for cancellation. I hope that any of you who cancel, or have cancelled and receive phone calls, tell them the same thing.
More legal theft by government
Oakland Seizes Land, Swaps Retailer
Revelli Tire ( search) has been a family-owned business in Oakland, Calif., for 56 years. But if action by the city council remains on course, the tire store will have to find a new home or go the way of the dinosaur.
In July, using the power of eminent domain, the Oakland City Council evicted John Revelli from his store and locked the doors. The council's argument: One landowner should not impede the progress of a city on the move.
Oakland is going to give this land to a private developer and Sears (who sell tires) because:
"Sears is our only major retailer," said Oakland City Councilman Larry Reid. "We have a responsibility in terms of being able to keep Sears in downtown Oakland for what we hope will be a strong viable retail base."
And just so I can define "value" for everyone: Something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it or sell it for. Value and worth are mutually agreed upon, one side can't say that everyone got a fair deal if the other side disagrees.
Revelli Tire ( search) has been a family-owned business in Oakland, Calif., for 56 years. But if action by the city council remains on course, the tire store will have to find a new home or go the way of the dinosaur.
In July, using the power of eminent domain, the Oakland City Council evicted John Revelli from his store and locked the doors. The council's argument: One landowner should not impede the progress of a city on the move.
Oakland is going to give this land to a private developer and Sears (who sell tires) because:
"Sears is our only major retailer," said Oakland City Councilman Larry Reid. "We have a responsibility in terms of being able to keep Sears in downtown Oakland for what we hope will be a strong viable retail base."
And just so I can define "value" for everyone: Something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it or sell it for. Value and worth are mutually agreed upon, one side can't say that everyone got a fair deal if the other side disagrees.
School segregation: Back with a vengence
Latino Academy
ACADEMIA LATINA is a one-week summer academic residential program for Latino youth in southern Oregon completing grades 7 through 9. The program immerses Latino students in a university setting, exposing them to the learning and career possibilities of college. This program provides an integrated experience with classes, field trips, cultural experiences and recreational activities. Sixty students attended Academia Latina 2005.
Who Can Apply?
All Latino students are invited to apply.
Sponsored In Part By: ($598)
Southern Oregon University (aka you)
Southern Oregon Educational Service District (aka taxpayers in the SOE ESD)
So a school that only Latino students can apply to and it's funded by taxpayer dollars. Please, someone help me out, isn't this illegal?
Can college proffessors stop lecturing about "white privilege" and teach classes bemoaning our societies "brown privilege" please?
This is just one more example of the over-the-top diversity nonsense that has taken over our society and made us less of an America.
ACADEMIA LATINA is a one-week summer academic residential program for Latino youth in southern Oregon completing grades 7 through 9. The program immerses Latino students in a university setting, exposing them to the learning and career possibilities of college. This program provides an integrated experience with classes, field trips, cultural experiences and recreational activities. Sixty students attended Academia Latina 2005.
Who Can Apply?
All Latino students are invited to apply.
Sponsored In Part By: ($598)
Southern Oregon University (aka you)
Southern Oregon Educational Service District (aka taxpayers in the SOE ESD)
So a school that only Latino students can apply to and it's funded by taxpayer dollars. Please, someone help me out, isn't this illegal?
Can college proffessors stop lecturing about "white privilege" and teach classes bemoaning our societies "brown privilege" please?
This is just one more example of the over-the-top diversity nonsense that has taken over our society and made us less of an America.
Old, but racist, news
OSU to dedicate La Raza Conference Room
Oregon State University will dedicate the La Raza Conference Room in the campus Memorial Union at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.
La raza is a Spanish term meaning the race or ethnic group, said Ines Ruiz-Huston, an OSU master's candidate from Portland.
So... you understand that you made a room for "the race" huh? And that doesn't bother you? Oh wait, I think I heard of something like this before. What was it? Oh yeah, we had drinking fountains for "the race" at one time. Whatever happened to those?
Oregon State University will dedicate the La Raza Conference Room in the campus Memorial Union at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 29.
La raza is a Spanish term meaning the race or ethnic group, said Ines Ruiz-Huston, an OSU master's candidate from Portland.
So... you understand that you made a room for "the race" huh? And that doesn't bother you? Oh wait, I think I heard of something like this before. What was it? Oh yeah, we had drinking fountains for "the race" at one time. Whatever happened to those?
Let's have the government run everything
DMV Records Found In Meth Bust Computer
Portland police made a significant discovery while investigating a Portland residence suspected of being a methamphetamine purchase point.
Investigators say they found a computer in an apartment near southeast 137th and Stark that had thousands of transaction records and personal information from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles for the years 1999 and 2000.
Oh my gosh, just think of all the illegal aliens who could become victims of identity theft now!
But this definitely supports the democrats position that government should run everything. They sure are doing a bang-up job with the stuff that they already do.
Portland police made a significant discovery while investigating a Portland residence suspected of being a methamphetamine purchase point.
Investigators say they found a computer in an apartment near southeast 137th and Stark that had thousands of transaction records and personal information from the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles for the years 1999 and 2000.
Oh my gosh, just think of all the illegal aliens who could become victims of identity theft now!
But this definitely supports the democrats position that government should run everything. They sure are doing a bang-up job with the stuff that they already do.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
How to riot good, like dude, we is smart, jail good
The "world can't wait" riots across America (see below post as well) had some great attendees. These are the best and brightest that our public school systems could possibly turn out.
Some excerpts from the geniuses:
This is the demo, in a nutshell, as I saw it. First, I'm fairly new to this town, this was my second march - the first one being against the Primate torturers meeting at OHS a while back. Everyone met in Pioneer Square at noon and some peeps talked. Then we took to the streets, er, sidewalk. This is extremely fucked for me. There were two or three hundred people (but I'm not good with numbers) all having to stop at the red lights, on the sidewalks. This was not a permitted march.
This caused the march to be segrigated...
So I'm pretty dumbfounded as to why the police have so much power in this town. Portland is such a "lefty" place. I was expecting a LOT of people at this Nation Wide Demo. Everyone here is a bike riding vegan artist - where WERE those people today?
Yes, where were they?
Another fine scholar:
It was actually such a pathetic attempt at arrest that it likely doesn't count. An officer standing along the curb pointed at a kid in the crowd and said, "You. You're under arrest." Then he made this silly motion with his hand and said, "C'mon." The kid declined to go with him, and the situation resolved without incident.)
I know of a lot of arrests that "likely [don't] count," especially ones that involve the extra crime of resisting arrest. Oh wait, no I don't.
Second, as was first pointed out to me by a comrade, people seem to have overcome their aversion to unarrests. There were some very valiant and successful efforts in this regard. And finally, I was heartened to see so many people head for the jail after the main march, in solidarity with those who were arrested.
Clearly these marchers represent the average American... the one who doesn't care about being arrested or committing crimes.
Someone inexplicably suggested that everyone head over to David Woo's office. ?? A brief and lively debate ensued,in which some people pleaded with the crowd to make some sort of statement by going over to Mr. Woo's office to demand, I'm not quite sure what, while other people insisted on staying at the jail out of solidarity with those who were arrested.
Clearly these people are involved in our representative democracy. Oh wait, the representatives name is David Wu.
This future CEO wrote:
I organized a walk out in my school which basically included everyone there. My school has about 50 people in it and we are extremely close to pioneer square so it all worked out.
All of a sudden the cops started ticketing kids left and right. This upset the crowd extremely and made even the most conservative people there scream "FUCK THE PIGS!"
By "conservative" he means "to the right of Barbara Streisand."
Comrades informed me that I was a hot subject for the police. They were planning on arresting me for whatever reason they could find.
A self-important kid who just needs some loving parents... and I keep seeing the word "comrade" in these tirades.
These are just too funny! I won't keep putting out excerpts. You have to read the whole things for yourself!
Firsthand accounts of November 2 events in Portland
Some excerpts from the geniuses:
This is the demo, in a nutshell, as I saw it. First, I'm fairly new to this town, this was my second march - the first one being against the Primate torturers meeting at OHS a while back. Everyone met in Pioneer Square at noon and some peeps talked. Then we took to the streets, er, sidewalk. This is extremely fucked for me. There were two or three hundred people (but I'm not good with numbers) all having to stop at the red lights, on the sidewalks. This was not a permitted march.
This caused the march to be segrigated...
So I'm pretty dumbfounded as to why the police have so much power in this town. Portland is such a "lefty" place. I was expecting a LOT of people at this Nation Wide Demo. Everyone here is a bike riding vegan artist - where WERE those people today?
Yes, where were they?
Another fine scholar:
It was actually such a pathetic attempt at arrest that it likely doesn't count. An officer standing along the curb pointed at a kid in the crowd and said, "You. You're under arrest." Then he made this silly motion with his hand and said, "C'mon." The kid declined to go with him, and the situation resolved without incident.)
I know of a lot of arrests that "likely [don't] count," especially ones that involve the extra crime of resisting arrest. Oh wait, no I don't.
Second, as was first pointed out to me by a comrade, people seem to have overcome their aversion to unarrests. There were some very valiant and successful efforts in this regard. And finally, I was heartened to see so many people head for the jail after the main march, in solidarity with those who were arrested.
Clearly these marchers represent the average American... the one who doesn't care about being arrested or committing crimes.
Someone inexplicably suggested that everyone head over to David Woo's office. ?? A brief and lively debate ensued,in which some people pleaded with the crowd to make some sort of statement by going over to Mr. Woo's office to demand, I'm not quite sure what, while other people insisted on staying at the jail out of solidarity with those who were arrested.
Clearly these people are involved in our representative democracy. Oh wait, the representatives name is David Wu.
This future CEO wrote:
I organized a walk out in my school which basically included everyone there. My school has about 50 people in it and we are extremely close to pioneer square so it all worked out.
All of a sudden the cops started ticketing kids left and right. This upset the crowd extremely and made even the most conservative people there scream "FUCK THE PIGS!"
By "conservative" he means "to the right of Barbara Streisand."
Comrades informed me that I was a hot subject for the police. They were planning on arresting me for whatever reason they could find.
A self-important kid who just needs some loving parents... and I keep seeing the word "comrade" in these tirades.
These are just too funny! I won't keep putting out excerpts. You have to read the whole things for yourself!
Firsthand accounts of November 2 events in Portland
Because we want peace
Molotov Cocktail Hits Officer During Anti-Bush Protest
SAN FRANCISCO -- During a protest against the Bush administration Wednesday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a building and fell on a police officer, lighting his uniform on fire.
But at least he wasn't one of those "violent" anti-abortion protestors, what with their "offensive" signs and all...
SAN FRANCISCO -- During a protest against the Bush administration Wednesday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a building and fell on a police officer, lighting his uniform on fire.
But at least he wasn't one of those "violent" anti-abortion protestors, what with their "offensive" signs and all...
Great column two-fer: Ann and Mac
Alito Nominated -- Democrats Hide from Base
There is no question about Alito's qualifications. Democrats can only oppose him for his record, which will alarm a narrow segment of lunatics commonly known as "the Democratic Party base."
So confident are the Democrats about the popularity of their stance on abortion that the day after Alito's nomination, Senate Democrats shut down the Senate so they wouldn't be forced to talk about Alito.
When Will CIA Leave Al Qaeda Alone and Get Back To Hunting the President?
Let’s put Valerie Plame in charge of the CIA’s secret Al Qaeda prisons. That way, when someone leaks the secret, the media will have to pretend to care about secrecy again, instead of splashing the story across the front page, complete with private spy satellite photos of one prison’s layout.
Compare this “leak” tragedy to the covert prison “exposé.” In the prison story, rogue agents of the CIA have apparently been diverting resources from the high-priority battle against George Bush to conduct some sort of private war against someone named “Osama bin Laden,” who isn’t even a Republican.
And what about the unknown government official that leaked the CIA prison story? Why, he’s the biggest hero since Deep Throat, or Patrick Fitzgerald. Because leaking to the media is good, or bad. And it deserves to be prosecuted, or not.
It's a great day when you get a new Ann Coulter column and a new Mac Johnson column! A good day indeed...
There is no question about Alito's qualifications. Democrats can only oppose him for his record, which will alarm a narrow segment of lunatics commonly known as "the Democratic Party base."
So confident are the Democrats about the popularity of their stance on abortion that the day after Alito's nomination, Senate Democrats shut down the Senate so they wouldn't be forced to talk about Alito.
When Will CIA Leave Al Qaeda Alone and Get Back To Hunting the President?
Let’s put Valerie Plame in charge of the CIA’s secret Al Qaeda prisons. That way, when someone leaks the secret, the media will have to pretend to care about secrecy again, instead of splashing the story across the front page, complete with private spy satellite photos of one prison’s layout.
Compare this “leak” tragedy to the covert prison “exposé.” In the prison story, rogue agents of the CIA have apparently been diverting resources from the high-priority battle against George Bush to conduct some sort of private war against someone named “Osama bin Laden,” who isn’t even a Republican.
And what about the unknown government official that leaked the CIA prison story? Why, he’s the biggest hero since Deep Throat, or Patrick Fitzgerald. Because leaking to the media is good, or bad. And it deserves to be prosecuted, or not.
It's a great day when you get a new Ann Coulter column and a new Mac Johnson column! A good day indeed...
Sued over the truth
Parents sue district over treatment of Latinos
The Brewster School District has discriminated against Latino students for years and has done little to change, according to a lawsuit filed by some parents in U.S. District Court in Spokane.
Brewster High School Principal Randy Phillips declined to comment, saying he hadn't seen the lawsuit.
The school district has been dealing with discrimination allegations ever since Phillips called a meeting of Latino students two years ago, telling them they had less respect for each other, scored worse on tests and fought more than white students.
Phillips has said the meeting was an attempt to stop violence, and came after the eighth fight in two months involving Latino students.
Last July, federal investigators found that the school had violated the civil rights of the 27 students who attended the meeting, and the district agreed to issue a formal apology to their parents and to send staff to diversity training.
The fighting, the lack of respect, the low test scores are all irrelevant now. What matters is that the kids feelings may have been hurt. What could have been a great lesson in accountability and may have been the turning point for some kid's lives is now a great lesson in victimhood.
This is absolutely racist and it sets these kids up for failure in life.
My only consolation is that at least in Washington they have to sue for this:
The lawsuit asks the court to order the district to create a minority-affairs office, provide diversity training for all administrators, teachers, staff and students...
when in Oregon we do it simply because we're nuts.
The Brewster School District has discriminated against Latino students for years and has done little to change, according to a lawsuit filed by some parents in U.S. District Court in Spokane.
Brewster High School Principal Randy Phillips declined to comment, saying he hadn't seen the lawsuit.
The school district has been dealing with discrimination allegations ever since Phillips called a meeting of Latino students two years ago, telling them they had less respect for each other, scored worse on tests and fought more than white students.
Phillips has said the meeting was an attempt to stop violence, and came after the eighth fight in two months involving Latino students.
Last July, federal investigators found that the school had violated the civil rights of the 27 students who attended the meeting, and the district agreed to issue a formal apology to their parents and to send staff to diversity training.
The fighting, the lack of respect, the low test scores are all irrelevant now. What matters is that the kids feelings may have been hurt. What could have been a great lesson in accountability and may have been the turning point for some kid's lives is now a great lesson in victimhood.
This is absolutely racist and it sets these kids up for failure in life.
My only consolation is that at least in Washington they have to sue for this:
The lawsuit asks the court to order the district to create a minority-affairs office, provide diversity training for all administrators, teachers, staff and students...
when in Oregon we do it simply because we're nuts.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Charge them with "hate crimes" maybe?
Activists 'terrorize'ex-'gay' conference
Enraged homosexual activists, shouting obscenities and chanting "Shut it down," amassed outside a Baptist church in Boston to harass and intimidate attendees of a Focus on the Family conference on recovering from homosexuality through the power of God.
Wow, the "tolerance" crowd really came out in force. Read the article, see the pictures, then tell me who do you think is the side that is filled with "hatred" and "intolerance."
Enraged homosexual activists, shouting obscenities and chanting "Shut it down," amassed outside a Baptist church in Boston to harass and intimidate attendees of a Focus on the Family conference on recovering from homosexuality through the power of God.
Wow, the "tolerance" crowd really came out in force. Read the article, see the pictures, then tell me who do you think is the side that is filled with "hatred" and "intolerance."
More important than actual learning
Critics Slam Univ. of Oregon Diversity Effort
EUGENE, Ore. — In an effort to promote diversity at the University of Oregon (search), a plan has been developed that would hire, fire and promote professors not just on the quality of their teaching and research, but on their so-called “cultural competency."
Critics also worry about the cost. The plan calls for 800 diversity-building scholarships and dozens of new staff positions in order to add degree programs in fields like “queer studies” and “disabled studies.”
Our institutions of "higher" learning are getting quite a reputation for being hotbeds of social promotion and outright racism.
EUGENE, Ore. — In an effort to promote diversity at the University of Oregon (search), a plan has been developed that would hire, fire and promote professors not just on the quality of their teaching and research, but on their so-called “cultural competency."
Critics also worry about the cost. The plan calls for 800 diversity-building scholarships and dozens of new staff positions in order to add degree programs in fields like “queer studies” and “disabled studies.”
Our institutions of "higher" learning are getting quite a reputation for being hotbeds of social promotion and outright racism.
They spend a lot of time complaining about being "underfunded" but I'm not sure that I'm comfortable with giving more money to racist organizations.
More info:
OUS Diversity Report 2005
Need Democrat talking points? The calendar? Turn to local Fishwrapper
Democrats gather in homes statewide
Demcratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Oregon House Democratic leader Jeff Merkley will join hundreds of Oregonians tonight to kick off the "Take Back the Oregon House" campaign for 2006.
The event will start at 6:30 p.m. in homes throughout Oregon. To find a location, go to www.party2win.com/dpo/findparty.
Funny, I don't remember them putting out any info on local Republican meetings (complete with links to Republican websites) in The Statesmen Urinal. Wonder why not? Oh yeah, now I remember. The Urinal hates Republicans!
Demcratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Oregon House Democratic leader Jeff Merkley will join hundreds of Oregonians tonight to kick off the "Take Back the Oregon House" campaign for 2006.
The event will start at 6:30 p.m. in homes throughout Oregon. To find a location, go to www.party2win.com/dpo/findparty.
Funny, I don't remember them putting out any info on local Republican meetings (complete with links to Republican websites) in The Statesmen Urinal. Wonder why not? Oh yeah, now I remember. The Urinal hates Republicans!
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Hurray for the Minutemen
The Oregon Conservative, one of my favorite sites, has video of the Sacramento Minuteman Rally! Go forth and watch.
More PBS nonsense
The Last Abortion Clinic
Tuesday, Nov. 08, 2005 at 9pm
FRONTLINE investigates the steady decline in the number of physicians and clinics performing abortions and focuses on local political battles in states like Mississippi, where only a single clinic performs the controversial procedure.
Feminists everywhere will be scared after watching this show! How will they avoid responsibility for their irresponsible choices with no abortion clinics?
Not only do we pay for abortions with our tax dollars (possible bumper sticker slogan: How come there is always money for abortions but not education) but now we have to pay for shows on PBS about how scary the world would be without abortions.
Tuesday, Nov. 08, 2005 at 9pm
FRONTLINE investigates the steady decline in the number of physicians and clinics performing abortions and focuses on local political battles in states like Mississippi, where only a single clinic performs the controversial procedure.
Feminists everywhere will be scared after watching this show! How will they avoid responsibility for their irresponsible choices with no abortion clinics?
Not only do we pay for abortions with our tax dollars (possible bumper sticker slogan: How come there is always money for abortions but not education) but now we have to pay for shows on PBS about how scary the world would be without abortions.
School boards: The Yin to the unions... Yin. Hey?!?!
We all know that the teacher's uinions are hotbeds of liberalism, communism, socialism and mental disorders. But with the Oregon Trail district strike going on I thought that I would investigate their counterpart: The School Boards.
They are supposed to be for local control. They are our David to the unions Goliath. Unfortunately, this is not biblical times and David is having a dirty, unholy relationship with Goliath. They are both on the side of liberlism.
Observe:
In 2004 the Oregon School Board Association participated in a "Celebrating Educational Opportunities for Hispanic Students" conference. (Sponsored by that traitorous bank: Wells Fargo)
...the conference aims to assist school districts in developing their own programs to support educational opportunities for Hispanic/Latino students as well as the entire student population.
Educating Hispanic/Latino kids is the goal, everyone else is just an afterthought. Where's Judge James with that "equal protection clause" she's so fond of?
They have articles titled:
Spending Cuts Hurt State’s Economy
The thesis is that less spending on schools is less money for teachers, administrators and unions. I'm not sure how they came to that conclusion when the folks doing the research were:
To get a better idea of how K-12 spending actually affects Oregon’s economy, the Oregon School Boards Association, the Oregon Education Association, and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators turned to ECONorthwest, a regional firm specializing in economic analysis.
This is literaly what they list as "facts to consider" when talking about spending cuts:
1) Oregon’s schools have a combined workforce of more than 56,000 employees, making K-12 education a very large employer indeed: larger than any local government or private employer, larger than the State of Oregon or Oregon’s combined federal agencies.
2) Schools generate a payroll of $3.3 billion per year. K-12 schools spend $922 million a year on supplies and materials and $281 million on capital outlays.
3) About 107,000 jobs and $3.93 billion in personal income are directly or indirectly related to school spending. Put another way, every 10 jobs in K-12 education support nine other jobs, many in the service, finance, real estate and construction sectors.
4) Approximately $174 million in personal income taxes, $101 million in corporate property taxes, and $52 million in other business taxes are a direct or indirect result of public school spending in Oregon.
I am literally laughing out loud right now. According to their logic, government should be providing all the jobs. And hey, those government workers pay taxes! So then they can pay the salaries of other government workers! It's like the circle of life. Except they aren't paying more than their salary in taxes so it doesn't really pencil out. As Lars said today: Someone needs to pull the cart.
As for actually solving some of the money problems (problem adj. mismangement of funds) they touch on the main issue, but don't have the guts to really lay it on the line.
Health Care: The Perfect Storm
While they do have some interesting info. (Schools are more generous than the private sector?!?!) They don't seem to take a hard line on actually clamping down and making teachers live in the real world.
And we all know, because we all listen to Lars Larson, who had a school board member on his show, that they are aiding the striking teachers by not opening the schools with substitute teachers in the Oregon Trail district. Thanks guys.
They are supposed to be for local control. They are our David to the unions Goliath. Unfortunately, this is not biblical times and David is having a dirty, unholy relationship with Goliath. They are both on the side of liberlism.
Observe:
In 2004 the Oregon School Board Association participated in a "Celebrating Educational Opportunities for Hispanic Students" conference. (Sponsored by that traitorous bank: Wells Fargo)
...the conference aims to assist school districts in developing their own programs to support educational opportunities for Hispanic/Latino students as well as the entire student population.
Educating Hispanic/Latino kids is the goal, everyone else is just an afterthought. Where's Judge James with that "equal protection clause" she's so fond of?
They have articles titled:
Spending Cuts Hurt State’s Economy
The thesis is that less spending on schools is less money for teachers, administrators and unions. I'm not sure how they came to that conclusion when the folks doing the research were:
To get a better idea of how K-12 spending actually affects Oregon’s economy, the Oregon School Boards Association, the Oregon Education Association, and the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators turned to ECONorthwest, a regional firm specializing in economic analysis.
This is literaly what they list as "facts to consider" when talking about spending cuts:
1) Oregon’s schools have a combined workforce of more than 56,000 employees, making K-12 education a very large employer indeed: larger than any local government or private employer, larger than the State of Oregon or Oregon’s combined federal agencies.
2) Schools generate a payroll of $3.3 billion per year. K-12 schools spend $922 million a year on supplies and materials and $281 million on capital outlays.
3) About 107,000 jobs and $3.93 billion in personal income are directly or indirectly related to school spending. Put another way, every 10 jobs in K-12 education support nine other jobs, many in the service, finance, real estate and construction sectors.
4) Approximately $174 million in personal income taxes, $101 million in corporate property taxes, and $52 million in other business taxes are a direct or indirect result of public school spending in Oregon.
I am literally laughing out loud right now. According to their logic, government should be providing all the jobs. And hey, those government workers pay taxes! So then they can pay the salaries of other government workers! It's like the circle of life. Except they aren't paying more than their salary in taxes so it doesn't really pencil out. As Lars said today: Someone needs to pull the cart.
As for actually solving some of the money problems (problem adj. mismangement of funds) they touch on the main issue, but don't have the guts to really lay it on the line.
Health Care: The Perfect Storm
While they do have some interesting info. (Schools are more generous than the private sector?!?!) They don't seem to take a hard line on actually clamping down and making teachers live in the real world.
And we all know, because we all listen to Lars Larson, who had a school board member on his show, that they are aiding the striking teachers by not opening the schools with substitute teachers in the Oregon Trail district. Thanks guys.
Your tax dollars discussing "both sides" of the issue
Oregon Farmworker Issues
Two contrasting viewpoints poignantly describe the plight of many migrant agricultural workers today:
"Immigrants have made America."
"America is so rich and fat, because it has eaten the tragedy of millions of immigrants."
OPB: Fair and balanced...
Many agricultural workers in Oregon are illegal immigrants. The Mexican Consulate estimates that 80,000 Mexicans have immigrated illegally to Oregon. Because many migrant workers lack U.S. citizenship and do not speak English, they can be easily exploited by farm labor contractors or farmers.
OPB's problem is not the fact that illegal immigration is against the law, it's not the fact that many illegal immigrants sell drugs or rape kids, it's that the criminals can be "easily exploited" by farmers.
Why are we still funding OPB? You would think that with a Republican President, Senate and House that we would stop paying for public broadcasting. When did our party concede that putting this liberal garbage on the air was part of government's job description?
Two contrasting viewpoints poignantly describe the plight of many migrant agricultural workers today:
"Immigrants have made America."
"America is so rich and fat, because it has eaten the tragedy of millions of immigrants."
OPB: Fair and balanced...
Many agricultural workers in Oregon are illegal immigrants. The Mexican Consulate estimates that 80,000 Mexicans have immigrated illegally to Oregon. Because many migrant workers lack U.S. citizenship and do not speak English, they can be easily exploited by farm labor contractors or farmers.
OPB's problem is not the fact that illegal immigration is against the law, it's not the fact that many illegal immigrants sell drugs or rape kids, it's that the criminals can be "easily exploited" by farmers.
Why are we still funding OPB? You would think that with a Republican President, Senate and House that we would stop paying for public broadcasting. When did our party concede that putting this liberal garbage on the air was part of government's job description?
We support... something
Oregon Trail teachers get support
Among the unresolved issues are salary, insurance and policies regarding teacher transfers, teacher evaluations, preparation time and paid leaves.
No mention of the "support" in the actual article. Also no mention of the specific proposals that each side is making.
It would be a lot easier for the general public to know who to "support" if they saw what the school board was offering and what the Union was demanding.
As for the headline, even child molestors get support from the ACLU, drug addicts get support from the libertarian party and I get support from my wife. So what?
You will never see the headline: Bush nominee gets support.
Among the unresolved issues are salary, insurance and policies regarding teacher transfers, teacher evaluations, preparation time and paid leaves.
No mention of the "support" in the actual article. Also no mention of the specific proposals that each side is making.
It would be a lot easier for the general public to know who to "support" if they saw what the school board was offering and what the Union was demanding.
As for the headline, even child molestors get support from the ACLU, drug addicts get support from the libertarian party and I get support from my wife. So what?
You will never see the headline: Bush nominee gets support.
Thank Bush
Thank President Bush For His Supreme Court Selection
Send your letter to President Bush thanking him for making a solid choice in selecting Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the Supreme Court, and encouraging him to go to the mat to get him confirmed.
AFA has a form letter that you can send with just a few clicks.
Send your letter to President Bush thanking him for making a solid choice in selecting Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the Supreme Court, and encouraging him to go to the mat to get him confirmed.
AFA has a form letter that you can send with just a few clicks.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Time to do our part
Alito Nomination May Bring Long-Anticipated Judiciary Fight
Just hours after President Bush nominated federal Judge Samuel Alito (search) to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, partisan warriors on Capitol Hill began preparing for a looming dogfight over the conservative jurist.
Those partisan warriors? That's us.
I've already received my breathless email from Planned Parenthood where they assured me that unless I send them money all of our sacred rights will go right out the window.
Uh-huh.
PFAW is hard at work painting Alito as an "out of touch extremist" who will probably bring back slavery and arranged marriage. Oh, and send them money or all our cherished rights will be destroyed...
Yeah.
The other side is active. The other side is loony. What about us? We need to make sure our senators know how that we want Justice Alito confirmed!!!
For those of us who were upset, outraged, or just ho-hum about the Miers nomination, now's our chance to get behind a worthy candidate. There's no excuse for not writing a letter a day. Whether it's to your senators, to the editor of a Fishwrapper, or to the President to thank him for this nomination. Start now.
Gordon Smith
Ron Wyden
letters@news.oregonian.com
Just hours after President Bush nominated federal Judge Samuel Alito (search) to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, partisan warriors on Capitol Hill began preparing for a looming dogfight over the conservative jurist.
Those partisan warriors? That's us.
I've already received my breathless email from Planned Parenthood where they assured me that unless I send them money all of our sacred rights will go right out the window.
Uh-huh.
PFAW is hard at work painting Alito as an "out of touch extremist" who will probably bring back slavery and arranged marriage. Oh, and send them money or all our cherished rights will be destroyed...
Yeah.
The other side is active. The other side is loony. What about us? We need to make sure our senators know how that we want Justice Alito confirmed!!!
For those of us who were upset, outraged, or just ho-hum about the Miers nomination, now's our chance to get behind a worthy candidate. There's no excuse for not writing a letter a day. Whether it's to your senators, to the editor of a Fishwrapper, or to the President to thank him for this nomination. Start now.
Gordon Smith
Ron Wyden
letters@news.oregonian.com
Happy Halloween!
Last year I made a Lars-O-Latern in an attempt to scare the liberals away from my front door. Simply print out the template, adjust the size to your pumpkin, print, tape to pumpkin and then (this is the part the libs do like) poke holes in it! Take pattern off and carve it up.
Watch out for pumpkin smashers! Have a safe Halloween!
Watch out for pumpkin smashers! Have a safe Halloween!
New Supreme
Bush Nominates Alito for Supreme Court
President Bush on Monday nominated Samuel Alito (search) to the Supreme Court to replace the retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
While many Republicans praised the judicial nominee, Democrats wasted no time in publicly blasting him as "too radical."
By "radical" they probably mean that he "believes in God."
Alito has been dubbed "Scalito" or "Scalia-lite" by some lawyers because his judicial philosophy invites comparisons to that of conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (search).
Some at the White House have taken offense to the nickname.
Things were going well until I read that garbage. Why should you be offended to have your nominee compared to a great intellectual, a great judge, and someone whose judicial philosphy you supposedly admire?
This is why Republicans deserve to lose. The American public agrees more with the rulings made by Scalia (and more importantly, so does the constituion) but Republicans are ready to concede that he is "too extreme" and every turn. Oh, and at the same time they will politely call Ginsburg a "moderate."
It's like we have some sort of losers complex where our side demands to operate from a position of weakness.
President Bush on Monday nominated Samuel Alito (search) to the Supreme Court to replace the retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
While many Republicans praised the judicial nominee, Democrats wasted no time in publicly blasting him as "too radical."
By "radical" they probably mean that he "believes in God."
Alito has been dubbed "Scalito" or "Scalia-lite" by some lawyers because his judicial philosophy invites comparisons to that of conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia (search).
Some at the White House have taken offense to the nickname.
Things were going well until I read that garbage. Why should you be offended to have your nominee compared to a great intellectual, a great judge, and someone whose judicial philosphy you supposedly admire?
This is why Republicans deserve to lose. The American public agrees more with the rulings made by Scalia (and more importantly, so does the constituion) but Republicans are ready to concede that he is "too extreme" and every turn. Oh, and at the same time they will politely call Ginsburg a "moderate."
It's like we have some sort of losers complex where our side demands to operate from a position of weakness.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Oregon: We want you to sue us
Employing and Accommodating Individuals
Individuals who use drugs under the supervision of a licensed health care professional, such as methadone, are not using drugs illegally, and therefore could be protected against discrimination.
Similarly, individuals who participate in methadone maintenance programs are also often perceived as drug dependent, even though methadone is a lawfully prescribed medication and individuals who participate in a methadone maintenance program are able to do every task—even safety-related tasks—that a person who is not receiving such treatment can do.
This is the state of Oregon giving a sort-of legal opinion and sort-of medical opinion. The legal opinion is that methadone users "could be" protected against discrimination. The disclaimer consists of the words "could be." Anything "could be" but we don't usually go around talking about all the possibilities when it comes to things like what's legal and what isn't.
The second opinion is a medical one, that is, methadone users are able to perform "safety-related tasks" while receiving "treatment." (we would call it "getting high")
Strangely, the federal government feels differently about methdone:
Effects:
Psychological: Drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, lightheadedness, mood swings (euphoria to dysphoria), depressed reflexes, altered sensory perception, stupor, and coma.
Physiological: Strong analgesia, headache, dry mouth, facial flushing, nausea, constipation, respiratory depression, muscle flaccidity, pupil constriction, and decreased heart rate.
Duration of Effects:
Onset of analgesia occurs 10-20 minutes following parenteral administration and 30-60 minutes after oral administration. Oral administration results in a delay in onset, lower peak concentration and longer duration of action. Following single oral doses effects may last 6-8 hours, increasing to 22-48 hours in cases of chronic administration.
Effects on Driving:
The drug manufacturer cautions that methadone may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks...
So what happens when an employer reads the Oregon.gov website, sees the recommendation of having methadone users work with "safety-related tasks" and someone loses an eye?
If anyone knows a methadone user and a good lawyer, I'm all ears!
Individuals who use drugs under the supervision of a licensed health care professional, such as methadone, are not using drugs illegally, and therefore could be protected against discrimination.
Similarly, individuals who participate in methadone maintenance programs are also often perceived as drug dependent, even though methadone is a lawfully prescribed medication and individuals who participate in a methadone maintenance program are able to do every task—even safety-related tasks—that a person who is not receiving such treatment can do.
This is the state of Oregon giving a sort-of legal opinion and sort-of medical opinion. The legal opinion is that methadone users "could be" protected against discrimination. The disclaimer consists of the words "could be." Anything "could be" but we don't usually go around talking about all the possibilities when it comes to things like what's legal and what isn't.
The second opinion is a medical one, that is, methadone users are able to perform "safety-related tasks" while receiving "treatment." (we would call it "getting high")
Strangely, the federal government feels differently about methdone:
Effects:
Psychological: Drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, lightheadedness, mood swings (euphoria to dysphoria), depressed reflexes, altered sensory perception, stupor, and coma.
Physiological: Strong analgesia, headache, dry mouth, facial flushing, nausea, constipation, respiratory depression, muscle flaccidity, pupil constriction, and decreased heart rate.
Duration of Effects:
Onset of analgesia occurs 10-20 minutes following parenteral administration and 30-60 minutes after oral administration. Oral administration results in a delay in onset, lower peak concentration and longer duration of action. Following single oral doses effects may last 6-8 hours, increasing to 22-48 hours in cases of chronic administration.
Effects on Driving:
The drug manufacturer cautions that methadone may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks...
So what happens when an employer reads the Oregon.gov website, sees the recommendation of having methadone users work with "safety-related tasks" and someone loses an eye?
If anyone knows a methadone user and a good lawyer, I'm all ears!
Feeling hungry? Try the buffet!
Numbers USA, a great immigration reform group, has a new page called the "Action Buffet." It has multiple form letter faxes that you can send to those morons in Washington DC to tell them how you feel about illegal immigration, the lack of immigration law enforcement, legal immigration, and much more.
It costs you nothing to send the faxes and it only takes a few seconds! I highly recommend this group.
http://www.numbersusa.com/actionbuffet
It costs you nothing to send the faxes and it only takes a few seconds! I highly recommend this group.
http://www.numbersusa.com/actionbuffet
Want to fight meth?
This was sent to me by a friend in the property management business:
Looking for an easy use tool in shutting down a drug house?
Fact #1 95% of all Drug or Meth involved residences are Rental property.
Fact #2 85% of legal owners of those Rental properties are unaware of the activity and that because they are out-of-towners and/or a management company doesn't want them to know as they profit well in making repairs.
Fact #3 10% are slumlords who profit greatly by renting to those others refuse and collect huge cash (and often untraceable) payments.
Trip on down to your County Clerks office where For Free you can learn the name and address of the legal owners and then send them a note explaining your concern.
It's worth a shot and often times successful in ridding the neighborhood of a drug house and other times having a new management company assume control who are more careful as to whom they allow as tenants. Killing the profit incentive is a powerful act and scaring a slumlord also has its benefits.
Note: Curiously enough all of the Meth Fighting organizations refrain from telling of this tool. But then, we all need a purpose in life and others need an income.
If there is a problem house in your neighborhood (frequent foot traffic, lights on all night, garbage, etc) then I would suggest you find out if it is a rental. If it is, then contact the landlord with your concerns. Let's make our communities unfriendly to drug addicts!
Looking for an easy use tool in shutting down a drug house?
Fact #1 95% of all Drug or Meth involved residences are Rental property.
Fact #2 85% of legal owners of those Rental properties are unaware of the activity and that because they are out-of-towners and/or a management company doesn't want them to know as they profit well in making repairs.
Fact #3 10% are slumlords who profit greatly by renting to those others refuse and collect huge cash (and often untraceable) payments.
Trip on down to your County Clerks office where For Free you can learn the name and address of the legal owners and then send them a note explaining your concern.
It's worth a shot and often times successful in ridding the neighborhood of a drug house and other times having a new management company assume control who are more careful as to whom they allow as tenants. Killing the profit incentive is a powerful act and scaring a slumlord also has its benefits.
Note: Curiously enough all of the Meth Fighting organizations refrain from telling of this tool. But then, we all need a purpose in life and others need an income.
If there is a problem house in your neighborhood (frequent foot traffic, lights on all night, garbage, etc) then I would suggest you find out if it is a rental. If it is, then contact the landlord with your concerns. Let's make our communities unfriendly to drug addicts!
Keep in mind
UNICEF Still Unfit to Receive Halloween Donations from Pro-Lifers
UNICEF, the United Nations arm to assist children, has been mired in anti-life controversy for decades. That negative reputation continues to harm the organization despite some changes in the right direction this year. As UNICEF gears up for its annual Halloween fundraising drive, pro-life citizens are being warned not to participate in the UNICEF Halloween boxes campaign or to donate when trick or treaters come canvassing.
Following is substantial evidence to prove that UNICEF has become a very willing partner in the population control anti-child and anti-family programs of the U.N.
Always make sure that you know what the charities that you support do with their money. I would also point out that with the Christmas season (not "holiday" season) coming up, the United Way will be soliciting donations. That group hates Christians and refuses to give money to the boy scouts for being "exclusive" (to gays/atheists) while giving money to gay/transgender groups.
I wouldn't give them a penny.
UNICEF, the United Nations arm to assist children, has been mired in anti-life controversy for decades. That negative reputation continues to harm the organization despite some changes in the right direction this year. As UNICEF gears up for its annual Halloween fundraising drive, pro-life citizens are being warned not to participate in the UNICEF Halloween boxes campaign or to donate when trick or treaters come canvassing.
Following is substantial evidence to prove that UNICEF has become a very willing partner in the population control anti-child and anti-family programs of the U.N.
Always make sure that you know what the charities that you support do with their money. I would also point out that with the Christmas season (not "holiday" season) coming up, the United Way will be soliciting donations. That group hates Christians and refuses to give money to the boy scouts for being "exclusive" (to gays/atheists) while giving money to gay/transgender groups.
I wouldn't give them a penny.
Tax dollars go towards hindering your constitutional rights
The state of Oregon uses your tax dollars to say that George Washington and company were stupid. The state uses your tax dollars to try to convince you not to excercise your constitutional right. The state of Oregon makes wild statements without bothering to back them up with so called "facts" or footnotes.
From DHS: (yes, the organization that borrows $55 million that it can't repay)
Guns are now a prevalent health hazard. More than half of American's families keep firearms in their homes. Injuries and deaths from firearms are escalating at an alarming rate in the United States. (no we won't back that statement up with actual "data")
The truth is, all children are potentially at risk of unintentional firearm injury.
(all children are potentially at risk of being sexually abused at a public school as well...)
Currently, 17 states have enacted child access prevention laws, which may hold adults criminally liable for failing either to store loaded firearms in a place inaccessible to children or to use safety devices to lock guns. Safe storage laws are effective: they have been proven to reduce unintentional firearm-related deaths among children an average of 23 percent.
And this is what they would like. No footnote was present for the "23 percent" statistic. Also I don't see any info on how many children have been hurt/killed because a parent couldn't get to their defensive firearm fast enough, but since we aren't providing links to actual research I will say that having a firearm in the house has saved approximately 1,000,000 kid's lives... this week.
SAFE KIDS also supports both child access prevention laws (described above) and safe storage laws, which require gun owners to store guns with a gun lock or in a lock box.
Why do our tax dollars go towards this crap? This groups is housed at DHS offices and they actively lobby against gun rights.
I believe that the NRA has done more for children's safety with their Eddie Eagle program (stop, don't touch it, tell an adult) than SAFE KIDS has done with all their programs.
From DHS: (yes, the organization that borrows $55 million that it can't repay)
Guns are now a prevalent health hazard. More than half of American's families keep firearms in their homes. Injuries and deaths from firearms are escalating at an alarming rate in the United States. (no we won't back that statement up with actual "data")
The truth is, all children are potentially at risk of unintentional firearm injury.
(all children are potentially at risk of being sexually abused at a public school as well...)
Currently, 17 states have enacted child access prevention laws, which may hold adults criminally liable for failing either to store loaded firearms in a place inaccessible to children or to use safety devices to lock guns. Safe storage laws are effective: they have been proven to reduce unintentional firearm-related deaths among children an average of 23 percent.
And this is what they would like. No footnote was present for the "23 percent" statistic. Also I don't see any info on how many children have been hurt/killed because a parent couldn't get to their defensive firearm fast enough, but since we aren't providing links to actual research I will say that having a firearm in the house has saved approximately 1,000,000 kid's lives... this week.
SAFE KIDS also supports both child access prevention laws (described above) and safe storage laws, which require gun owners to store guns with a gun lock or in a lock box.
Why do our tax dollars go towards this crap? This groups is housed at DHS offices and they actively lobby against gun rights.
I believe that the NRA has done more for children's safety with their Eddie Eagle program (stop, don't touch it, tell an adult) than SAFE KIDS has done with all their programs.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Proof that the state of Oregon hates black people!!
Perhaps some of you have been following the Georgia law requiring photo ID to vote. The law was passed to avoid voter fraud (multiple voting, voting by illegal aliens) despite vehement opposition from the Democrats and the ACLU immediately sued. (gee, wonder who benefits from voter fraud...)
Well, the law has been struck down because the judge said that "it amounted to an unconstitutional poll tax that could prevent poor people, blacks and the elderly from the voting."
Ignoring the fact that the statement is very condescending to black people, I see now that the state of Oregon hates black people so much that they want them to deny them a form of health care... cold pills!!! Clearly a requirement to show ID was a "burden" on black people that they could in no way overcome... I mean really, none of the black people I know have a drivers license. They simply walk to Blockbuster when they want to rent a movie... oh wait, Blockbuster is racist!!! Aaaaah.
At least now black leaders can stop protesting the placement of liquor stores "in black neighborhoods" (do we still have segregation?) because those black people can't buy alcohol without photo ID anyway. But wait, that means that the OLCC is racist!!!! Aaaaah.
I could make all kinds of malt-liquor jokes at this point and none of them would be as insulting as this:
Stephens said another Journal Constitution report stated that a poll revealed 80 percent of Georgians supported the voter ID law.
As for the poll, Rep. Tyrone Brooks, president of the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials, said respondents, especially those who are black, were not informed of the law's impact.
"You talk to African Americans, and they will tell you that this is a hardship," Brooks said.
Uh, Mr. Brooks, I'm asumming that black people participated in that poll (unless photo ID was required) and they obviously didn't feel that it was a hardship. And calling them stupid doesn't change that fact.
Source article
Well, the law has been struck down because the judge said that "it amounted to an unconstitutional poll tax that could prevent poor people, blacks and the elderly from the voting."
Ignoring the fact that the statement is very condescending to black people, I see now that the state of Oregon hates black people so much that they want them to deny them a form of health care... cold pills!!! Clearly a requirement to show ID was a "burden" on black people that they could in no way overcome... I mean really, none of the black people I know have a drivers license. They simply walk to Blockbuster when they want to rent a movie... oh wait, Blockbuster is racist!!! Aaaaah.
At least now black leaders can stop protesting the placement of liquor stores "in black neighborhoods" (do we still have segregation?) because those black people can't buy alcohol without photo ID anyway. But wait, that means that the OLCC is racist!!!! Aaaaah.
I could make all kinds of malt-liquor jokes at this point and none of them would be as insulting as this:
Stephens said another Journal Constitution report stated that a poll revealed 80 percent of Georgians supported the voter ID law.
As for the poll, Rep. Tyrone Brooks, president of the Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials, said respondents, especially those who are black, were not informed of the law's impact.
"You talk to African Americans, and they will tell you that this is a hardship," Brooks said.
Uh, Mr. Brooks, I'm asumming that black people participated in that poll (unless photo ID was required) and they obviously didn't feel that it was a hardship. And calling them stupid doesn't change that fact.
Source article
Friday, October 28, 2005
Covering what matters... to them
A few weekends ago Oregonians for Immigration reform organized a protest, which I was a part of, on the capitol steps. We were protesting our state government violating federal laws. We were protesting the drug dealers and rapists who break into our country.
Did the media show up? No.
But maybe that's because we weren't "holding anti-war signs and waving peace-themed flags" like the anti-war protest that the Statesmen Urinal did cover. We waved American flags and said good things about our country.
Salem anti-war protest draws 200
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Did the media show up? No.
But maybe that's because we weren't "holding anti-war signs and waving peace-themed flags" like the anti-war protest that the Statesmen Urinal did cover. We waved American flags and said good things about our country.
Salem anti-war protest draws 200
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Our reputation proceeds us
Make way for Oregon, now leading light of liberal states
“Hitch up the mules, Ma! Grab the kids and pack up the wagon, ’cause we’re heading to the land of opportunity – for a liberal, that is. We’re going to Oregon!”
But ask yourself, where does all this end? If the courts believe that live sex acts constitute free speech, then why not child porn or live acts with animals? After all, who would have ever thought 30 years ago that judges would have ever allowed – in any state – live sex acts or prescription marijuana or assisted suicide or third-trimester abortions or public exhibits of children in compromising poses presented as art?
Folks around the country are having quite a few laughs at Oregon's expense. This one is from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
“Hitch up the mules, Ma! Grab the kids and pack up the wagon, ’cause we’re heading to the land of opportunity – for a liberal, that is. We’re going to Oregon!”
But ask yourself, where does all this end? If the courts believe that live sex acts constitute free speech, then why not child porn or live acts with animals? After all, who would have ever thought 30 years ago that judges would have ever allowed – in any state – live sex acts or prescription marijuana or assisted suicide or third-trimester abortions or public exhibits of children in compromising poses presented as art?
Folks around the country are having quite a few laughs at Oregon's expense. This one is from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Ann Coulter two-fer
'Scratch-Off' Miers
[Editor's note: Since the publishing of Ann's column, Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to the Supreme Court.]
For five years, Bush has initiated massive spending programs, obstinately refused to protect the borders and signed restrictions on political speech into law. His veto pen remains unopened and unused in its original shrink-wrapped case. Bush treats conservatives like the Democrats treat the blacks (which is to say, pretty badly).
Ann Coulter on Miers Withdrawal: It's Morning in America!
Although the circumstances were unfortunate—we prefer fighting liberals to fighting our President—the Miers withdrawal is an unparalleled victory for conservatives. Liberals were never able to do this to Clinton when he hosed them. It will be a long time before the White House thinks it can use and abuse conservatives again.
Before and after. Ann is a lot happier after... (as are a lot of us)
[Editor's note: Since the publishing of Ann's column, Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to the Supreme Court.]
For five years, Bush has initiated massive spending programs, obstinately refused to protect the borders and signed restrictions on political speech into law. His veto pen remains unopened and unused in its original shrink-wrapped case. Bush treats conservatives like the Democrats treat the blacks (which is to say, pretty badly).
Ann Coulter on Miers Withdrawal: It's Morning in America!
Although the circumstances were unfortunate—we prefer fighting liberals to fighting our President—the Miers withdrawal is an unparalleled victory for conservatives. Liberals were never able to do this to Clinton when he hosed them. It will be a long time before the White House thinks it can use and abuse conservatives again.
Before and after. Ann is a lot happier after... (as are a lot of us)
Courtroom updates
Victoria Taft has play by play calling on the trial of the 80,000 drivers licenses for illegal aliens. Read her most recent post here.
We're sooo underpaid...
Lars has highlights from the striking teacher's proposed contract. You won't see this info in the mainstream press. Go to his website to see it.
How much do they hate America?
If this picture wasn't found on MoveOn.org then I might believe that the upside down flag was unintentional. If this picture wasn't created by liberals who hate our country so much that they dance on the graves of our deceased soldiers, then I might believe that the upside down flag was unintentional.
Unfortunately these people do hate America, they do hate our military, they do hate what we stand for and they hate our flag. So I absolutely believe that the picture of Old Glory on the coffin is upside down on purpose.
This is disrespectful on so many levels...
Unfortunately these people do hate America, they do hate our military, they do hate what we stand for and they hate our flag. So I absolutely believe that the picture of Old Glory on the coffin is upside down on purpose.
This is disrespectful on so many levels...
There's great news... unless you read beyond the headline
*Headline*
Salem-Keizer's English-learner programs show progress in report
*Byline*
However, they don't meet advancement target of 80 percent
*Story*
The report is required by the federal No Child Left Behind law. The law requires that at least 80 percent of English-language learners progress at least one proficiency level each year -- a goal that most Oregon school districts failed to meet.
Only 16 of 117 Oregon school districts with English-language learners achieved the 80 percent level.
The state of Oregon gives school districts an extra $2,600 for each English-language learner enrolled. Most districts don't spend all of that money on direct services to those students.
Salem-Keizer, for example, spent $6.6 million of the extra $12.8 million it received for English language learners on direct services to those students in 2003-04, the most recent year for which spending data is available.
So we have the encouraging headline but when you actually read the story you see that we are failing miserably. That and the schools are doing what Tom DeLay is accused of, taking money that has be designated for one recipient and funneling it to another recipient. How come the media doesn't issue breathless reports about how "indictments could come down any day" on the school districts?
Salem-Keizer's English-learner programs show progress in report
*Byline*
However, they don't meet advancement target of 80 percent
*Story*
The report is required by the federal No Child Left Behind law. The law requires that at least 80 percent of English-language learners progress at least one proficiency level each year -- a goal that most Oregon school districts failed to meet.
Only 16 of 117 Oregon school districts with English-language learners achieved the 80 percent level.
The state of Oregon gives school districts an extra $2,600 for each English-language learner enrolled. Most districts don't spend all of that money on direct services to those students.
Salem-Keizer, for example, spent $6.6 million of the extra $12.8 million it received for English language learners on direct services to those students in 2003-04, the most recent year for which spending data is available.
So we have the encouraging headline but when you actually read the story you see that we are failing miserably. That and the schools are doing what Tom DeLay is accused of, taking money that has be designated for one recipient and funneling it to another recipient. How come the media doesn't issue breathless reports about how "indictments could come down any day" on the school districts?
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
"Huge" class sizes... for everyone except illegal aliens
BRILLA - Beaverton Rigorous Individual Language and Learning Academic Approach
...a challenging learning environment for Spanish speaking students in grades 9 through 12 who are new to the US and are acquiring English as an additional language.
The BRILLA program offers core subject instruction in Spanish while developing English proficiency. Students are placed in an technology-supported learning environment with direct instruction as well as an individualized programs that assure academic success for each of them.
While your kids are languishing (allegedly) in overstuffed classrooms that don't even have enough desks (allegedly) the illegal alien's kids are in "technology-supported" classes with "direct instruction." How nice.
Notice that the "core subjects" are taught in Spanish. We are teaching illegal aliens math, science, reading, etc in a foreign language. "Developing" English skills seems to be an afterthought.
HAT TIP: A reader who I met at tonight's Washing County Republican Meetup. (I will leave her nameless for privacy reasons unless she chooses to leave her name in the comments.)
...a challenging learning environment for Spanish speaking students in grades 9 through 12 who are new to the US and are acquiring English as an additional language.
The BRILLA program offers core subject instruction in Spanish while developing English proficiency. Students are placed in an technology-supported learning environment with direct instruction as well as an individualized programs that assure academic success for each of them.
While your kids are languishing (allegedly) in overstuffed classrooms that don't even have enough desks (allegedly) the illegal alien's kids are in "technology-supported" classes with "direct instruction." How nice.
Notice that the "core subjects" are taught in Spanish. We are teaching illegal aliens math, science, reading, etc in a foreign language. "Developing" English skills seems to be an afterthought.
HAT TIP: A reader who I met at tonight's Washing County Republican Meetup. (I will leave her nameless for privacy reasons unless she chooses to leave her name in the comments.)
Two minute survey
Oregonians for Immigration Reform urge you to click on the following website and fill out the survey about illegal immigration. www.gopsenators.com
Take a few minutes and let our Republican leaders know how you feel about illegal aliens.
Take a few minutes and let our Republican leaders know how you feel about illegal aliens.
This guy is great!
Atkinson caters to young demographic
Oregon Sen. Jason Atkinson, 34, has been told he’s too young to be in politics since he started his career in the Oregon legislature seven years ago.
“Do you want to believe that I can turn it around, or do you want to do it the way it’s always been done? Cause there’s a bunch of candidates out there that are saying ‘Vote for me, I’ve got lots of gray hair, and I’ll give you the same government you’ve got,’” Atkinson said. “Our campaign is entirely different from the others, certainly based on age and youth and passion.”
Atkinson said his philosophy is based on faith, family and friends. Both of his parents were involved in ministry, and he’s been a part of Fellowship of Christian Athletes since he was a child. He also serves on the board of International United Christian Broadcasters.
I just took a few paragraphs out of this story. Please read the whole thing, it's a great profile piece.
The Daily Emerald also offers a chance to post feedback at the bottom of the page.
http://www.atkinsonforgovernor.com/
Oregon Sen. Jason Atkinson, 34, has been told he’s too young to be in politics since he started his career in the Oregon legislature seven years ago.
“Do you want to believe that I can turn it around, or do you want to do it the way it’s always been done? Cause there’s a bunch of candidates out there that are saying ‘Vote for me, I’ve got lots of gray hair, and I’ll give you the same government you’ve got,’” Atkinson said. “Our campaign is entirely different from the others, certainly based on age and youth and passion.”
Atkinson said his philosophy is based on faith, family and friends. Both of his parents were involved in ministry, and he’s been a part of Fellowship of Christian Athletes since he was a child. He also serves on the board of International United Christian Broadcasters.
I just took a few paragraphs out of this story. Please read the whole thing, it's a great profile piece.
The Daily Emerald also offers a chance to post feedback at the bottom of the page.
http://www.atkinsonforgovernor.com/
Get involved
United Republican Party October Meetup Day
This is a gathering of Republicans who want to find out how to become more involved in Republican political activism and make new friends and have a good time doing it.
When:
Thursday, October 27, 2005, 7:00 PM
This is United Republican Party Meetup Day
This is in addition to the Washington County Republican meetup that happens tonight at Baja Fresh.
This is a gathering of Republicans who want to find out how to become more involved in Republican political activism and make new friends and have a good time doing it.
When:
Thursday, October 27, 2005, 7:00 PM
This is United Republican Party Meetup Day
This is in addition to the Washington County Republican meetup that happens tonight at Baja Fresh.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
They've convinced me...
OK, the Democrats have finally convinced me. I now support the idea of "affordable health care for all." That's right, I said it.
Before, my clearly stated position was one of "unaffordable" health care for all. But now, thanks to the incessant whining of liberals I have changed my mind.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do at the next Republican/vampire meeting when it comes time to discuss how, once again, Republicans can jack up the cost of health care. We've been doing it so long that it's almost like a reflex to us.
It even goes hand in hand with our other positions. When discussing responsible gun ownership we always try to figure out a way to raise health care costs at the same time.
I know we are behind Democrats on this issue. Countless Democrat party platforms have "affordable health care for all" as the first item on their list while the corresponding Republican platform is "raise the cost of health care so high that only Dick Cheney can afford it."
Now that I've seen the error the my ways I want to expand on this great idea: affordable houses for all! No, no, make that affordable mansions for all! And yachts! And we absolutely have to have affordable guns for all! (that one really is a guaranteed right) How about affordable cars for all? And Nike shoes?
In fact, I demand that EVERYTHING be affordable to all. My name is Daniel and I am running for some office on the promise of making everything affordable.
This ad has been paid for by the Make everything affordable for all PAC. Not affiliated with BlueOregon because they try to keep black people from voting. (If I say it over and over then people will accept it as truth) <== A trick I learned from the media.
*UPDATE*
Allen noted a glaring omission in my new political platform: A "living wage for everyone!" I propose a minimum wage of $60,000/year! That way people will be able to more easily afford all the things that I have made affordable. It's so simple, why won't they take me seriously in economics class?
Before, my clearly stated position was one of "unaffordable" health care for all. But now, thanks to the incessant whining of liberals I have changed my mind.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do at the next Republican/vampire meeting when it comes time to discuss how, once again, Republicans can jack up the cost of health care. We've been doing it so long that it's almost like a reflex to us.
It even goes hand in hand with our other positions. When discussing responsible gun ownership we always try to figure out a way to raise health care costs at the same time.
I know we are behind Democrats on this issue. Countless Democrat party platforms have "affordable health care for all" as the first item on their list while the corresponding Republican platform is "raise the cost of health care so high that only Dick Cheney can afford it."
Now that I've seen the error the my ways I want to expand on this great idea: affordable houses for all! No, no, make that affordable mansions for all! And yachts! And we absolutely have to have affordable guns for all! (that one really is a guaranteed right) How about affordable cars for all? And Nike shoes?
In fact, I demand that EVERYTHING be affordable to all. My name is Daniel and I am running for some office on the promise of making everything affordable.
This ad has been paid for by the Make everything affordable for all PAC. Not affiliated with BlueOregon because they try to keep black people from voting. (If I say it over and over then people will accept it as truth) <== A trick I learned from the media.
*UPDATE*
Allen noted a glaring omission in my new political platform: A "living wage for everyone!" I propose a minimum wage of $60,000/year! That way people will be able to more easily afford all the things that I have made affordable. It's so simple, why won't they take me seriously in economics class?
Even the Devil believes in God...
Democrats cast for faithful to join their fold
"For a Democrat, it's almost uncomfortable to be a person of faith," says Hunt, a two-term Democrat who teaches Sunday school at a Southeast Portland Baptist church. "I don't know what the origins of that are."
I do, it's your complete disregard for Biblical truth, standards of behavior and your close association with the ACLU, the most anti-Christian group in existance. Oh, and the Democrat base absolutely hates Christians.
The party has produced no overt plan yet. But the targets are progressive-leaning Christians and other "voters of faith" who have taken up with Republicans out of a belief that it's the party that cares more about religious issues.
No plans yet. Republicans care more about religious issues than Democrats kind of like how police officers care more about the law than crack dealers.
"Somehow, we've completely forgotten everything Jesus said about poverty, all the things Jesus said about how we spend our money," Hunt says.
Yes you have. Jesus would like us to give money to the poor voluntarily, not at the point of a gun. Hey, that's kind of like what Republicans want!
As for what helps poor people the most, Democrats have been very successful as defining the only solution as a "give them money" solution. I believe that the best way to help the poor, the very best way, is to start by encouraging strong families. Married biological parents is the number way to avoid poverty.
"For a Democrat, it's almost uncomfortable to be a person of faith," says Hunt, a two-term Democrat who teaches Sunday school at a Southeast Portland Baptist church. "I don't know what the origins of that are."
I do, it's your complete disregard for Biblical truth, standards of behavior and your close association with the ACLU, the most anti-Christian group in existance. Oh, and the Democrat base absolutely hates Christians.
The party has produced no overt plan yet. But the targets are progressive-leaning Christians and other "voters of faith" who have taken up with Republicans out of a belief that it's the party that cares more about religious issues.
No plans yet. Republicans care more about religious issues than Democrats kind of like how police officers care more about the law than crack dealers.
"Somehow, we've completely forgotten everything Jesus said about poverty, all the things Jesus said about how we spend our money," Hunt says.
Yes you have. Jesus would like us to give money to the poor voluntarily, not at the point of a gun. Hey, that's kind of like what Republicans want!
As for what helps poor people the most, Democrats have been very successful as defining the only solution as a "give them money" solution. I believe that the best way to help the poor, the very best way, is to start by encouraging strong families. Married biological parents is the number way to avoid poverty.
Democrats are fine with society accepting 14 year olds being pregnant and out-of-wedlock births. Their policies create poverty.
Teacher's Union: Screw the kids
Teacher's strike looms in Oregon Trail School District
With a strike scheduled to begin Tuesday in the Oregon Trail School District, parents are beginning to debate the option of bringing in substitute teachers.
Other parents say that option would produce animosity between the teachers and substitute teachers, and they do not want their children taught in a hostile environment.
A 1999 strike by Fern Ridge area teachers near Eugene involved substitute teachers who were jeered and threatened when they crossed picket lines.
Threatening someone is a crime. Are your kids being taught by criminals? If you heard Lars Larson yesterday he had a board member for the Oregon Trail District talk about this issue and apparently the board is not on the side of the children or the taxpayers. (or law abiding citizens) When election time rolls around some heads should roll in the Oregon Trail District.
This news story is about a teacher strike, substitute teachers, and violence by teachers but KATU's accompanying photo is one of several sad faced kids. How about a picture of teacher's screaming at other teachers? Wouldn't that be more appropriate?
With a strike scheduled to begin Tuesday in the Oregon Trail School District, parents are beginning to debate the option of bringing in substitute teachers.
Other parents say that option would produce animosity between the teachers and substitute teachers, and they do not want their children taught in a hostile environment.
A 1999 strike by Fern Ridge area teachers near Eugene involved substitute teachers who were jeered and threatened when they crossed picket lines.
Threatening someone is a crime. Are your kids being taught by criminals? If you heard Lars Larson yesterday he had a board member for the Oregon Trail District talk about this issue and apparently the board is not on the side of the children or the taxpayers. (or law abiding citizens) When election time rolls around some heads should roll in the Oregon Trail District.
This news story is about a teacher strike, substitute teachers, and violence by teachers but KATU's accompanying photo is one of several sad faced kids. How about a picture of teacher's screaming at other teachers? Wouldn't that be more appropriate?
Monday, October 24, 2005
Democrats are the most prejudiced people I know
Village Voice Sex Harass Suit
A former editor at The Village Voice, the progressive alternative weekly, claims that he was sexually harassed and exposed to a barrage of crude comments about his gay lifestyle before being unjustly fired last year after 38 years at the New York newspaper.
It's not hard for me to imagine. Lot's folks who voted "NO" on Measure 36 are the first ones to call someone a fag or a homo. They support gay rights only because they like the "anything goes" attitude, not because they value "diversity."
And I just don't understand how Democrats get away with saying that requiring ID to vote would keep black people from voting. How condescending is that? Are they saying that black people don't have drivers licenses? Are black people too stupid to get an ID card? Really, it's "soft" bigotry and it demonstrates underlying prejudices.
My favorite Hillary quote: "You Fucking Jew Bastard!" (yelled at Paul Fray, Clinton advisor)
A former editor at The Village Voice, the progressive alternative weekly, claims that he was sexually harassed and exposed to a barrage of crude comments about his gay lifestyle before being unjustly fired last year after 38 years at the New York newspaper.
It's not hard for me to imagine. Lot's folks who voted "NO" on Measure 36 are the first ones to call someone a fag or a homo. They support gay rights only because they like the "anything goes" attitude, not because they value "diversity."
And I just don't understand how Democrats get away with saying that requiring ID to vote would keep black people from voting. How condescending is that? Are they saying that black people don't have drivers licenses? Are black people too stupid to get an ID card? Really, it's "soft" bigotry and it demonstrates underlying prejudices.
My favorite Hillary quote: "You Fucking Jew Bastard!" (yelled at Paul Fray, Clinton advisor)
In my America...
National Lawyers Guild Honors PCUN and PCUN Leader
At its convention in Portland on October 29th, the Guild honors PCUN and PCUN Secretary Treasurer Larry Kleinman receives the Guild's "Carol King Award" recognizing long-time advocacy and defense of immigrants.
If I was Supreme Dictator for Life (aka a federal judge) then groups such as PCUN (the illegal alien union) and the Lawyer's Guild (immature children with law degrees) would be banned, their members imprisoned and their assets seized.
For a good dose of laughter, abeit scary laughter, take a look at what the "Guild" supports and opposes. As for PCUN, they have aided and abetted in the invasion of America.
At its convention in Portland on October 29th, the Guild honors PCUN and PCUN Secretary Treasurer Larry Kleinman receives the Guild's "Carol King Award" recognizing long-time advocacy and defense of immigrants.
If I was Supreme Dictator for Life (aka a federal judge) then groups such as PCUN (the illegal alien union) and the Lawyer's Guild (immature children with law degrees) would be banned, their members imprisoned and their assets seized.
For a good dose of laughter, abeit scary laughter, take a look at what the "Guild" supports and opposes. As for PCUN, they have aided and abetted in the invasion of America.
New Mac Johnson column
Just How Temporary are 'Guest Workers?' Let’s Ask Their Grandchildren
We're going to need more than just brute enforcement . . . We're going to need a temporary worker program as well.
-Secretary Chertoff
First, let me say that we have no idea what “brute enforcement” can accomplish. We’ve never tried it. Right now we have “no enforcement.” So what do you say we start with pansy enforcement and work our way up to brute enforcement before we start bad-mouthing it? As a matter of fact, let’s declare December to be “National Brute Enforcement Month,” because I have really high hopes for it.
Mac Johnson agrees with all common sense Americans: a "guest worker" program is simply amnesty for criminals.
Mac Johnson Homepage
We're going to need more than just brute enforcement . . . We're going to need a temporary worker program as well.
-Secretary Chertoff
First, let me say that we have no idea what “brute enforcement” can accomplish. We’ve never tried it. Right now we have “no enforcement.” So what do you say we start with pansy enforcement and work our way up to brute enforcement before we start bad-mouthing it? As a matter of fact, let’s declare December to be “National Brute Enforcement Month,” because I have really high hopes for it.
Mac Johnson agrees with all common sense Americans: a "guest worker" program is simply amnesty for criminals.
Mac Johnson Homepage
Don't let them fool you, they have money
*Now Hiring*
Cultural Competency & Workforce Diversity Manager
$3,794 - $5,334 MONTHLY
(Plus a ton of benefits)
This employment opportunity is with Health Services, Oregon State Hospital, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Designs, develops and manages a hospital-wide cultural competence and workforce diversity program, with measurable goals and objectives, that compliments and supplements cultural competence and diversity activities currently in place. Participates with Human Resources in recruitment and retention of diverse staff and persons with disabilities.
While they are whining about not being able to provide enough health care to it's citizens (and non-citizens), the state of Oregon spends it's DHS dollars on cultural competency managers.
Government doesn't have enough money like a crack addict doesn't have enough money. They both simply choose to spend what money they have, on garbage.
Cultural Competency & Workforce Diversity Manager
$3,794 - $5,334 MONTHLY
(Plus a ton of benefits)
This employment opportunity is with Health Services, Oregon State Hospital, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Designs, develops and manages a hospital-wide cultural competence and workforce diversity program, with measurable goals and objectives, that compliments and supplements cultural competence and diversity activities currently in place. Participates with Human Resources in recruitment and retention of diverse staff and persons with disabilities.
While they are whining about not being able to provide enough health care to it's citizens (and non-citizens), the state of Oregon spends it's DHS dollars on cultural competency managers.
Government doesn't have enough money like a crack addict doesn't have enough money. They both simply choose to spend what money they have, on garbage.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Fighting for all of us... or at least drug addicts, rapists, and people who attack pregnant women
The ACLU of Oregon has a new format for their fall newsletter which was just released. Not only does it have their legislative scorecard, it's jam packed full of exciting information on how the ACLU of Oregon was protecting those very important civil rights that you and I are so worried about losing...
Due Process Rights of Sex Offenders...
HB 2316 A-Eng would have limited the determination of predatory status based only an assessment tool without providing any opportunity for the submission and consideration of evidence, including the offender’s psychological and treatment information.
The ACLU issued a floor statement against HB 2316 A-Eng. After lengthy debate the House passed the bill 40-17 (See House Scorecard). The good news is that the Senate Rules Committee rejected this proposal. Unfortunately, the committee used this bill as a vehicle to extend the statute of limitations for sex offenses against minors and passed out HB 2316 B-Eng.
I for one am sooo glad that the ACLU is looking out for the "due process" rights of sex offenders. I mean, just because someone molests half a dozen kids under the age of 9 doesn't mean that they are predatory. You have to take into account their "treatment" information before labeling them "predatory." Uh-huh.
Statute of Limitations for Sex Offenses (HB 2015 and HB 2316 B-Eng.)
HB 2015 was a priority bill for Speaker Karen Minnis. This bill further extends the statute of limitations on which charges may be brought against someone accused of a sex-related crime.
The ACLU of Oregon issued a floor statement against HB 2015.
The Oregon ACLU: not holding sex-offenders accountable since 1955.
Medical Marijuana Patients and Employment (HB 2693 & SB 1085 B-Eng).
The ACLU opposed HB 2693 A-Eng. because it allowed employers to fire a worker because he or she is a medical marijuana patient even when there is no evidence of impairment on the job.
By "no evidence," the ACLU means that the worker injured someone and failed a drug test. That's just not definitive for them.
I would support the ACLU on this issue if all ACLU member were required to have their medical procedures performed by Tommy Chong.
Defining Fetus As A Human Being (HB 2020 and SB 548 AEng.)
One of House Speaker Karen Minnis’ highest priority bills this session was her proposal to expand Oregon criminal homicide laws, including the death penalty, to include causing the death of a fetus.
ACLU: We are all for supporting a woman's right to choose... unless someone violently attacks her and kills her baby. Then we just call that an involutary abortion.
They also highlight such winners as:
ALLOWING BOY SCOUT RECRUITMENT IS DISCRIMINATION and GAY MARRIAGE
So as you can see fellow Oregonians, it is very important to have groups like this fighting for your rights and mine. No, no, not those rights that are actually in the Bill of Rights. The made up ones.
Due Process Rights of Sex Offenders...
HB 2316 A-Eng would have limited the determination of predatory status based only an assessment tool without providing any opportunity for the submission and consideration of evidence, including the offender’s psychological and treatment information.
The ACLU issued a floor statement against HB 2316 A-Eng. After lengthy debate the House passed the bill 40-17 (See House Scorecard). The good news is that the Senate Rules Committee rejected this proposal. Unfortunately, the committee used this bill as a vehicle to extend the statute of limitations for sex offenses against minors and passed out HB 2316 B-Eng.
I for one am sooo glad that the ACLU is looking out for the "due process" rights of sex offenders. I mean, just because someone molests half a dozen kids under the age of 9 doesn't mean that they are predatory. You have to take into account their "treatment" information before labeling them "predatory." Uh-huh.
Statute of Limitations for Sex Offenses (HB 2015 and HB 2316 B-Eng.)
HB 2015 was a priority bill for Speaker Karen Minnis. This bill further extends the statute of limitations on which charges may be brought against someone accused of a sex-related crime.
The ACLU of Oregon issued a floor statement against HB 2015.
The Oregon ACLU: not holding sex-offenders accountable since 1955.
Medical Marijuana Patients and Employment (HB 2693 & SB 1085 B-Eng).
The ACLU opposed HB 2693 A-Eng. because it allowed employers to fire a worker because he or she is a medical marijuana patient even when there is no evidence of impairment on the job.
By "no evidence," the ACLU means that the worker injured someone and failed a drug test. That's just not definitive for them.
I would support the ACLU on this issue if all ACLU member were required to have their medical procedures performed by Tommy Chong.
Defining Fetus As A Human Being (HB 2020 and SB 548 AEng.)
One of House Speaker Karen Minnis’ highest priority bills this session was her proposal to expand Oregon criminal homicide laws, including the death penalty, to include causing the death of a fetus.
ACLU: We are all for supporting a woman's right to choose... unless someone violently attacks her and kills her baby. Then we just call that an involutary abortion.
They also highlight such winners as:
ALLOWING BOY SCOUT RECRUITMENT IS DISCRIMINATION and GAY MARRIAGE
So as you can see fellow Oregonians, it is very important to have groups like this fighting for your rights and mine. No, no, not those rights that are actually in the Bill of Rights. The made up ones.
We need a McCarthy now
George Clooney’s Clueless Movie
The movie is really about CBS’s star journalist, Edward R. Murrow (played by David Strathairn), and how he went after McCarthy, who is featured only in film footage from the archives. As Clooney (and most historians) would have it, the senator was a vicious, unscrupulous bully who ruined the lives of scores of innocent people by labeling them Reds. So where are the bloody corpses in Clooney’s movie? They’re totally missing. In fact, Clooney—who directed and helped write the movie—doesn’t show a single person who was done in by the senator’s supposedly reckless charges. Not one!
More baseless charges against the Great Senator Joe McCarthy (ironic that they sling mud and baseless accusations at someone for the alleged offense of slinging mud and making baseless accusations...) from the noted historian George Clooney. Thankfully Clooney's credentials as an intellectual are without question so we can assume that what he says is true...
I for one, am anxiously awaiting the book Blacklisted By History : The Real Story of Joseph McCarthy and His Fight Against America's Enemies.
For books that are out now you can't beat Ann Coulter's Treason and while I haven't read Venona : Decoding Soviet Espionage in America, it is on my Amazon wish list. I would recommend it to anyone *cough* Diesel *cough* who might have heard some misinformation about McCarthy.
The movie is really about CBS’s star journalist, Edward R. Murrow (played by David Strathairn), and how he went after McCarthy, who is featured only in film footage from the archives. As Clooney (and most historians) would have it, the senator was a vicious, unscrupulous bully who ruined the lives of scores of innocent people by labeling them Reds. So where are the bloody corpses in Clooney’s movie? They’re totally missing. In fact, Clooney—who directed and helped write the movie—doesn’t show a single person who was done in by the senator’s supposedly reckless charges. Not one!
More baseless charges against the Great Senator Joe McCarthy (ironic that they sling mud and baseless accusations at someone for the alleged offense of slinging mud and making baseless accusations...) from the noted historian George Clooney. Thankfully Clooney's credentials as an intellectual are without question so we can assume that what he says is true...
I for one, am anxiously awaiting the book Blacklisted By History : The Real Story of Joseph McCarthy and His Fight Against America's Enemies.
For books that are out now you can't beat Ann Coulter's Treason and while I haven't read Venona : Decoding Soviet Espionage in America, it is on my Amazon wish list. I would recommend it to anyone *cough* Diesel *cough* who might have heard some misinformation about McCarthy.
The Washington County Republican Party October Meetup
This is a gathering of Republicans or those intend to become Republicans who want to find out how to become more involved in Republican political activism.
When:
Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 6:30 PM
Where:
Baja Fresh
12286 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Tigard, OR 97223
503-590-9789
MAP
A good group that meets on the last Wednesday of the month. I hope to see you there.
This is a gathering of Republicans or those intend to become Republicans who want to find out how to become more involved in Republican political activism.
When:
Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 6:30 PM
Where:
Baja Fresh
12286 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Tigard, OR 97223
503-590-9789
MAP
A good group that meets on the last Wednesday of the month. I hope to see you there.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Attention Sherwood residents:
Vote YES on 34-112
I got my ballot in the mail today for the Nov 8 vote on whether Sherwood will continue to be robbed by the city of Portland for their water or if Sherwood will make an investment in ourselves and build a pipleline in cooperation with the city of Wilsonville to get treated water from the Willamette.
I strongly urge a YES vote on this measure.
Portland has enjoyed a relative monopoly in the water providing bussiness and they have acted like it. Bull Run water prices have been going up and will continue to if Sherwood signs another long-term contract with Portland.
Wilsonville has a top-notch treatment facility and have been using the Willamette as a water source for some time. The water exceeds all EPA guidlines.
With a YES vote, Sherwood will own the infrastructure that brings the water too us. We will no longer be renting from Portland.
Besides, there's obviously something strange in the water from Portland... there's no other explanation for the craziness from that city.
I got my ballot in the mail today for the Nov 8 vote on whether Sherwood will continue to be robbed by the city of Portland for their water or if Sherwood will make an investment in ourselves and build a pipleline in cooperation with the city of Wilsonville to get treated water from the Willamette.
I strongly urge a YES vote on this measure.
Portland has enjoyed a relative monopoly in the water providing bussiness and they have acted like it. Bull Run water prices have been going up and will continue to if Sherwood signs another long-term contract with Portland.
Wilsonville has a top-notch treatment facility and have been using the Willamette as a water source for some time. The water exceeds all EPA guidlines.
With a YES vote, Sherwood will own the infrastructure that brings the water too us. We will no longer be renting from Portland.
Besides, there's obviously something strange in the water from Portland... there's no other explanation for the craziness from that city.
Welcome to Mexigon
Where's Your Brain has an excellent post about Lane County using tax dollars to support illegal aliens. Read it and be outraged.
This guy's great!
I'm seriously considering moving to Idaho just so that I can vote for this guy...
http://www.vasquezforidaho.org/
http://www.vasquezforidaho.org/
Cancel your subscription
I just cancelled my subscription the The Daily Dead Fishwrapper. The phone number to call is 503-221-8240. I spoke to Patty in customer service and when she asked why I was cancelling I told her it was the paper's refusal to effectively cover the issue of illegal aliens. (It would be interesting if several of you talked to the same person this morning and we all gave the same reason.)
The internet has far more national and local news than an old fashioned print paper anyway.
The internet has far more national and local news than an old fashioned print paper anyway.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Ranting
For my Friday night rant I think I'll start with a list of things that bug me:
1. Illegal aliens.
2. Gay marriage and the whole gay agenda, which is to destroy the nucleur family.
3. Affirmative action. It's racism.
4. The fact that republicans insist on prefacing statements on the above issues with "I'm not prejudiced..." as if we have something to apologize for when anyone with a brain (this disqualifies 99% of liberals) realizes that these are common sense positions.
5. The Oregonian. I'm cancelling my subscription tommorow. At the very least they will end up calling me in two days and offering me 3 free weeks again. (I do this frequently)
6. The fact that rap music is tolerated. Isn't selling crack, slapping bitches, and shooting rival gang members something that should be avoided? Why is this music becoming more mainstream?
7. Craig Morgan. I just want to buy his "redneck yacht club" song but he doesn't offer it as a single download for $.99. You have to buy the whole album.
8. People who steal music. Pay for it like the rest of us. You are criminals.
9. Celebreties. I'm not sure why the general population is facinated with you and your dysfunctional relationships. You are worthless and in my America you would be mocked and ridiculed.
10. Bush meeting with Bono... and "P-diddy." What the hell is that? Is Bono some political intellectual? Does the guy even have a brain? And doesn't P-diddy rap about selling crack? How about you meet with Ann Coulter? How about you meet with someone conservative? Why don't you call in to the Lars Larson show? Why do you insist on courting people who are going to hate you no matter what? AAAAHHHHHH.
11. Christians who vote democrat. Are you stupid? It's our job to bring Jesus to more people. Democrats hate that idea. You can't "respect" someone elese's religion because if you are a Christian you realize that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus. Don't you want everyone to go to Heaven?
12. Lorna Youngs. If I won the Powerball I would sue you endlessly. I would build something that give government more taxes where your house is so I could take it through eminent domain.
13. Eminent domain. You think you can take my house? From my cold dead hands.
14. Black people. Hah, you liberals thought that I was serious huh? But even me joking about this subject is enough for you to label me a "racist" isn't it? Sure, black comedians will make fun of my dancing abilities, call me a square, say that I have a small penis, insist that I'm not "hip" (I'm not) all because I'm white. But heaven forbid that I make a black joke.
15. People accepting political correctness. I don't. If I ever get a chance to become a public figure I'm going to make the most outrageous statements you can imagine. Then, when I'm asked to retract them I'm going to say something more outrageous.
16. The OLCC. Why is liquor so expensive? What about the "have-nots" and the "working poor" and the "underpriveliged?" Don't they deserve a drink?
17. People who drive foreign cars. Don't you like America?
18. People who drive foreign cars and have anti-Bush bumper stickers. You don't even support your fellow Americans. Shut up.
19. Bi-partisanship. That just means we all got screwed.
20. Things that are "european." It really bugs me.
21. Needle exchange programs. I mean really, why do we help criminals use drugs? I don't really care if they get AIDS. It's called "there are consequences for your actions."
22. Kids movies that feature people like "snoop dogg." (not a typo, there are two "g's" in dog) Why does this drug addict get paid to be in children's movies?
23. Public art. I just don't enjoy it at all.
24. Taxpayer funded abortion. How about we give all citizens guns at taxpayer expense? Guns actually are in the constitution, and not the made up part either.
25. People who think that they are tough on the internet. Stop leaving me "you'll get your ass kicked" comments from the comfort and anonymity of your mom's basement. No one thinks you are a man.
26. People who hate Joe McCarthy. He was a great American.
27. People who continue the propaganda against Joe McCarthy. You are probably communists.
28. This list. I have to end it or I will become bitter. That and I'm out of whiskey...
1. Illegal aliens.
2. Gay marriage and the whole gay agenda, which is to destroy the nucleur family.
3. Affirmative action. It's racism.
4. The fact that republicans insist on prefacing statements on the above issues with "I'm not prejudiced..." as if we have something to apologize for when anyone with a brain (this disqualifies 99% of liberals) realizes that these are common sense positions.
5. The Oregonian. I'm cancelling my subscription tommorow. At the very least they will end up calling me in two days and offering me 3 free weeks again. (I do this frequently)
6. The fact that rap music is tolerated. Isn't selling crack, slapping bitches, and shooting rival gang members something that should be avoided? Why is this music becoming more mainstream?
7. Craig Morgan. I just want to buy his "redneck yacht club" song but he doesn't offer it as a single download for $.99. You have to buy the whole album.
8. People who steal music. Pay for it like the rest of us. You are criminals.
9. Celebreties. I'm not sure why the general population is facinated with you and your dysfunctional relationships. You are worthless and in my America you would be mocked and ridiculed.
10. Bush meeting with Bono... and "P-diddy." What the hell is that? Is Bono some political intellectual? Does the guy even have a brain? And doesn't P-diddy rap about selling crack? How about you meet with Ann Coulter? How about you meet with someone conservative? Why don't you call in to the Lars Larson show? Why do you insist on courting people who are going to hate you no matter what? AAAAHHHHHH.
11. Christians who vote democrat. Are you stupid? It's our job to bring Jesus to more people. Democrats hate that idea. You can't "respect" someone elese's religion because if you are a Christian you realize that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus. Don't you want everyone to go to Heaven?
12. Lorna Youngs. If I won the Powerball I would sue you endlessly. I would build something that give government more taxes where your house is so I could take it through eminent domain.
13. Eminent domain. You think you can take my house? From my cold dead hands.
14. Black people. Hah, you liberals thought that I was serious huh? But even me joking about this subject is enough for you to label me a "racist" isn't it? Sure, black comedians will make fun of my dancing abilities, call me a square, say that I have a small penis, insist that I'm not "hip" (I'm not) all because I'm white. But heaven forbid that I make a black joke.
15. People accepting political correctness. I don't. If I ever get a chance to become a public figure I'm going to make the most outrageous statements you can imagine. Then, when I'm asked to retract them I'm going to say something more outrageous.
16. The OLCC. Why is liquor so expensive? What about the "have-nots" and the "working poor" and the "underpriveliged?" Don't they deserve a drink?
17. People who drive foreign cars. Don't you like America?
18. People who drive foreign cars and have anti-Bush bumper stickers. You don't even support your fellow Americans. Shut up.
19. Bi-partisanship. That just means we all got screwed.
20. Things that are "european." It really bugs me.
21. Needle exchange programs. I mean really, why do we help criminals use drugs? I don't really care if they get AIDS. It's called "there are consequences for your actions."
22. Kids movies that feature people like "snoop dogg." (not a typo, there are two "g's" in dog) Why does this drug addict get paid to be in children's movies?
23. Public art. I just don't enjoy it at all.
24. Taxpayer funded abortion. How about we give all citizens guns at taxpayer expense? Guns actually are in the constitution, and not the made up part either.
25. People who think that they are tough on the internet. Stop leaving me "you'll get your ass kicked" comments from the comfort and anonymity of your mom's basement. No one thinks you are a man.
26. People who hate Joe McCarthy. He was a great American.
27. People who continue the propaganda against Joe McCarthy. You are probably communists.
28. This list. I have to end it or I will become bitter. That and I'm out of whiskey...
Bank robbers enjoy the "economic benefits" of their crimes too
Mexican president acknowledges economic importance of migration
President Fox proposed turning the migratory phenomenon into an opportunity for economic and cultural growth for both nations and migrants, after pointing out that the 21st Century will be identified with migration.
He repeated that from the perspective of his administration, this phenomenon contributes to the economies of countries with migratory flows and boosts competitiveness, which is why it is important to plan and allow this exchange to take place according to the laws that guarantee respect for migrants’ rights.
Mexico is a parasictic country. It's like that guy sleeping on your couch, eating your food, using your water and watching your tv thinks that the current situation is "beneficial." But it's only benefiting him while costing you your money and privacy.
The hostile enemy, Fox, can make claims of helping our "competitiveness" but he doesn't provide any facts to back that claim up.
I make claims that illegal aliens are raping our wives and children. Then I provide links to unbiased information that says:
Top officials at the Department of Homeland Security recently revealed that arrests for child sex crimes during the first two years of Operation Predator have exceeded 6,000 and 85 percent of them are criminal immigrants. LINK
And even if we pretend that illegal aliens do contribute to our "competitiveness"(so does taking steroids in sports) I am not willing to trade the safety of our children for (nonexistent) economic benefits.
You might note that in the Operation Predator article Oregon is one of the states that has had the most arrests of illegal alien child predators. These arrests have occured since our current governor was in office and he could have done something to stop it, namely STOP GIVING THEM DRIVERS LICENSES!
If I had won the powerball jackpot all of you would know it because today 16 state agencies would have been sued by the best and brightest lawyers I could find. Kulongoski would be sued for violating federal law and causing hundreds of children to be molested and I would sue over every "diversity" initiative this state has on the grounds of the equal protection clause, and I would do that in Judge James jurisdiction.
And finally, Allen of Salem sent me this great quote:
"In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the man's becoming in very fact an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here.
Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization, just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language..and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
Theodore Roosevelt 1907
President Fox proposed turning the migratory phenomenon into an opportunity for economic and cultural growth for both nations and migrants, after pointing out that the 21st Century will be identified with migration.
He repeated that from the perspective of his administration, this phenomenon contributes to the economies of countries with migratory flows and boosts competitiveness, which is why it is important to plan and allow this exchange to take place according to the laws that guarantee respect for migrants’ rights.
Mexico is a parasictic country. It's like that guy sleeping on your couch, eating your food, using your water and watching your tv thinks that the current situation is "beneficial." But it's only benefiting him while costing you your money and privacy.
The hostile enemy, Fox, can make claims of helping our "competitiveness" but he doesn't provide any facts to back that claim up.
I make claims that illegal aliens are raping our wives and children. Then I provide links to unbiased information that says:
Top officials at the Department of Homeland Security recently revealed that arrests for child sex crimes during the first two years of Operation Predator have exceeded 6,000 and 85 percent of them are criminal immigrants. LINK
And even if we pretend that illegal aliens do contribute to our "competitiveness"(so does taking steroids in sports) I am not willing to trade the safety of our children for (nonexistent) economic benefits.
You might note that in the Operation Predator article Oregon is one of the states that has had the most arrests of illegal alien child predators. These arrests have occured since our current governor was in office and he could have done something to stop it, namely STOP GIVING THEM DRIVERS LICENSES!
If I had won the powerball jackpot all of you would know it because today 16 state agencies would have been sued by the best and brightest lawyers I could find. Kulongoski would be sued for violating federal law and causing hundreds of children to be molested and I would sue over every "diversity" initiative this state has on the grounds of the equal protection clause, and I would do that in Judge James jurisdiction.
And finally, Allen of Salem sent me this great quote:
"In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the man's becoming in very fact an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here.
Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization, just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language..and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
Theodore Roosevelt 1907
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Maybe if they were taxpayer funded like NPR
Air America Dead in D.C.
Air America, the liberal talk network carried on WWRC-AM (1260), went from bad to nonexistent. After WWRC recorded a mere fraction of a rating point in the spring with syndicated shows from the likes of lefty talkers Al Franken, Janeane Garofalo and Stephanie Miller, Arbitron couldn't detect a measurable listenership for the station this time around.
But it isn't really fair to compare liberal radio to the highly successful conservative talk shows. The conservative side has a demographic that is able to listen: people going to work or people at work.
On the liberal side: pot-heads usually sleep in and would rather listen to music or watch spongebob squarepants...
Air America, the liberal talk network carried on WWRC-AM (1260), went from bad to nonexistent. After WWRC recorded a mere fraction of a rating point in the spring with syndicated shows from the likes of lefty talkers Al Franken, Janeane Garofalo and Stephanie Miller, Arbitron couldn't detect a measurable listenership for the station this time around.
But it isn't really fair to compare liberal radio to the highly successful conservative talk shows. The conservative side has a demographic that is able to listen: people going to work or people at work.
On the liberal side: pot-heads usually sleep in and would rather listen to music or watch spongebob squarepants...
If you don't want to be robbed... you shouldn't have money
City to warn drivers: Hide the bling
The Portland City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to buy new receipts that remind motorists to remove anything they don't want stolen from their vehicles. The receipts, which cost $116,000, are part of a new campaign to cut the number of car prowls and thefts from parked vehicles downtown. Also coming: large signs featuring McGruff the Crime Dog urging people to be smart when they leave their cars in the urban core.
This is just another reason not to go to Portland. Among other resolutions the council considered telling people:
If you didn't want to be burglarized you shouldn't have bought a home.
If you didn't want to be approached by smelly homeless people asking for money you shouldn't have come downtown.
If you wanted to be home at a decent hour you shouldn't commute through Portland.
If you don't want your car stolen you should ride a bike.
If you don't want to be killed by terrorists then we shouldn't have pulled out of the JTTF... er, never mind.
If you want people to come to your bussiness then you shouldn't have located it downtown.
If you didn't want an eco-terrorist sitting on a ledge of your building then you shouldn't live in a house that's made of trees.
The resolution they didn't consider:
When traveling downtown you are advised to carry a concealed handgun and be prepared to defend yourself from the rampant criminals.
The Portland City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to buy new receipts that remind motorists to remove anything they don't want stolen from their vehicles. The receipts, which cost $116,000, are part of a new campaign to cut the number of car prowls and thefts from parked vehicles downtown. Also coming: large signs featuring McGruff the Crime Dog urging people to be smart when they leave their cars in the urban core.
This is just another reason not to go to Portland. Among other resolutions the council considered telling people:
If you didn't want to be burglarized you shouldn't have bought a home.
If you didn't want to be approached by smelly homeless people asking for money you shouldn't have come downtown.
If you wanted to be home at a decent hour you shouldn't commute through Portland.
If you don't want your car stolen you should ride a bike.
If you don't want to be killed by terrorists then we shouldn't have pulled out of the JTTF... er, never mind.
If you want people to come to your bussiness then you shouldn't have located it downtown.
If you didn't want an eco-terrorist sitting on a ledge of your building then you shouldn't live in a house that's made of trees.
The resolution they didn't consider:
When traveling downtown you are advised to carry a concealed handgun and be prepared to defend yourself from the rampant criminals.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
What they really believe
The Multnomah County Democrats have their platform convention coming up next month. This is where they look at the issues that they want to address. They do this by checking public opinion... and then doing the exact opposite of what Oregonians want. A sampling:
ORS 106.010 Amend the statute defining marriage to allow same sex marriages.
ORS 197.296 Repeal the requirement that urban growth boundaries be expanded.
ORS 471.030 Amend statute to insure OLCC retains control of liquor sales.
ORS 137.700 Repeal mandatory sentences
ORS 162.315 Amend statute to note that resisting a false arrest is not a crime.
ORS 163.105 Repeal the death sentence statute.
ORS 169.151 Repeal this requirement that incarcerated individuals pay rent.
Create statute to prohibit the publication of names of incarcerated individuals on the
internet.
This one would put a HUGE damper on all my efforts to find illegal aliens who have multiple drivers licenses and are registered to vote.
ORS 291.349 Repeal the "kicker".
Create legislation enacting progressive taxation on the transfer of wealth between generations, levied on those whose assets are greater than the assets of 99% of American decedents, with future adjustments in exemption levels and tax brackets tied to changes in the federal minimum wage, and an automatic 10% increase on the highest bracket in time of war. The rate structure of this tax should recognize the vast differences between inheriting 5, 50, and 500 million dollars, and implement tax rates such as 50% for estates above $5m, 60% for estates above $50m, and 65% for estates above $500m, with a minimum tax of 40%.
To their credit, they do have a few good ideas in there. But hey, even a broken clock is right twice a day.
If you don't agree with the above items then you should be voting Republican!
ORS 106.010 Amend the statute defining marriage to allow same sex marriages.
ORS 197.296 Repeal the requirement that urban growth boundaries be expanded.
ORS 471.030 Amend statute to insure OLCC retains control of liquor sales.
ORS 137.700 Repeal mandatory sentences
ORS 162.315 Amend statute to note that resisting a false arrest is not a crime.
ORS 163.105 Repeal the death sentence statute.
ORS 169.151 Repeal this requirement that incarcerated individuals pay rent.
Create statute to prohibit the publication of names of incarcerated individuals on the
internet.
This one would put a HUGE damper on all my efforts to find illegal aliens who have multiple drivers licenses and are registered to vote.
ORS 291.349 Repeal the "kicker".
Create legislation enacting progressive taxation on the transfer of wealth between generations, levied on those whose assets are greater than the assets of 99% of American decedents, with future adjustments in exemption levels and tax brackets tied to changes in the federal minimum wage, and an automatic 10% increase on the highest bracket in time of war. The rate structure of this tax should recognize the vast differences between inheriting 5, 50, and 500 million dollars, and implement tax rates such as 50% for estates above $5m, 60% for estates above $50m, and 65% for estates above $500m, with a minimum tax of 40%.
To their credit, they do have a few good ideas in there. But hey, even a broken clock is right twice a day.
If you don't agree with the above items then you should be voting Republican!
Gee, I think that conservatives don't like the Miers pick
Who Was the Second Choice?
The sickness of what liberals have done to America is that so many citizens – even conservative citizens – seem to believe the job of a Supreme Court justice entails nothing more than "voting" on public policy issues. The White House considers it relevant to tell us Miers' religious beliefs, her hobbies, her hopes and dreams. She's a good bowler! A stickler for detail! Great dancer! Makes her own clothes!
That's nice for her, but what we're really in the market for is a constitutional scholar who can forcefully say, "No -- that's not my job."
A great Ann Coulter column. After you finish reading that I would suggest you go over to NW Republican and read his post on Miers being toast. (yeah, I made that rhyme on purpose)
The sickness of what liberals have done to America is that so many citizens – even conservative citizens – seem to believe the job of a Supreme Court justice entails nothing more than "voting" on public policy issues. The White House considers it relevant to tell us Miers' religious beliefs, her hobbies, her hopes and dreams. She's a good bowler! A stickler for detail! Great dancer! Makes her own clothes!
That's nice for her, but what we're really in the market for is a constitutional scholar who can forcefully say, "No -- that's not my job."
A great Ann Coulter column. After you finish reading that I would suggest you go over to NW Republican and read his post on Miers being toast. (yeah, I made that rhyme on purpose)
Fits perfectly with the "equal protection clause"
Bilingual Spanish Youth Librarian
$21.73 - $26.74 hourly
$3,781.02 - $4,652.76 monthly
$45,372.24 - $55,833.12 annually
Multnomah County Library is seeking applicants for Bilingual Spanish Youth Librarian positions.
Notice that it's plural. They are hiring for multiple positions.
Duties:
Assess the needs of children and teens in the assigned community, with an emphasis on Latino families
Plan and implement programs and training sessions of interest to young adults, children and families in the library and the community, with a particular focus on Latino community and bilingual programs and services
Well you can count me as a definite YES vote on that regional tax because you know that I support government being good stewards of our tax money by hiring library staff to cater to one racial demographic. Oh wait, no I don't.
If Multnomah County can afford to hire multiple "Latino librarians" then they can afford to hire some teachers... who will probably just be teaching the kids of illegal aliens. Man, I can't avoid this issue even if I try. It's all-encompassing.
Need another good reason to support another tax? Check out the skimpy benefits package that these poor, underpaid public "servants" have to suffer with:
Retirement: County employees are included in the Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). The County pays both the employer and the employee's share of the retirement contribution (six percent of wages).
Life Insurance: The County provides life insurance at no cost to employees under a term life insurance policy.
Bus Pass Program: The County provides a bus pass to all regular employees.
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental): Four medical/vision options and two dental options are offered to employees. Coverage is included for the employee and immediate family, i.e. spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependent children. The County pays most of the cost of health care premiums, with employees paying a small share.
I would say that Multnomah County is being generous with their benefits but that would be a lie... it's not generosity when you are giving away other people's money!
$21.73 - $26.74 hourly
$3,781.02 - $4,652.76 monthly
$45,372.24 - $55,833.12 annually
Multnomah County Library is seeking applicants for Bilingual Spanish Youth Librarian positions.
Notice that it's plural. They are hiring for multiple positions.
Duties:
Assess the needs of children and teens in the assigned community, with an emphasis on Latino families
Plan and implement programs and training sessions of interest to young adults, children and families in the library and the community, with a particular focus on Latino community and bilingual programs and services
Well you can count me as a definite YES vote on that regional tax because you know that I support government being good stewards of our tax money by hiring library staff to cater to one racial demographic. Oh wait, no I don't.
If Multnomah County can afford to hire multiple "Latino librarians" then they can afford to hire some teachers... who will probably just be teaching the kids of illegal aliens. Man, I can't avoid this issue even if I try. It's all-encompassing.
Need another good reason to support another tax? Check out the skimpy benefits package that these poor, underpaid public "servants" have to suffer with:
Retirement: County employees are included in the Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). The County pays both the employer and the employee's share of the retirement contribution (six percent of wages).
Life Insurance: The County provides life insurance at no cost to employees under a term life insurance policy.
Bus Pass Program: The County provides a bus pass to all regular employees.
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental): Four medical/vision options and two dental options are offered to employees. Coverage is included for the employee and immediate family, i.e. spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependent children. The County pays most of the cost of health care premiums, with employees paying a small share.
I would say that Multnomah County is being generous with their benefits but that would be a lie... it's not generosity when you are giving away other people's money!
Uh, I'm from... Wisconsin
From Euthanasia to Marijuana to Live Sex Shows Oregon Allows it All
Oregon is becoming an increasingly confusing state with the decision last month to remove restrictions prohibiting “live sex shows” and close contact by nude dancers. The state also allows “assisted suicide” and has the most lenient drug laws in the nation. But then on the conservative side it has introduced a constitutional amendment prohibiting same sex marriages and has outlawed smoking. Oregon also prohibits pumping your own gas.
The rest of the country is increasingly looking at us as though we were some sort of crazed hippie who reeks of petouli oil and has obviously done too much acid. I hear that even California wants to put a fence between us...
Oregon is becoming an increasingly confusing state with the decision last month to remove restrictions prohibiting “live sex shows” and close contact by nude dancers. The state also allows “assisted suicide” and has the most lenient drug laws in the nation. But then on the conservative side it has introduced a constitutional amendment prohibiting same sex marriages and has outlawed smoking. Oregon also prohibits pumping your own gas.
The rest of the country is increasingly looking at us as though we were some sort of crazed hippie who reeks of petouli oil and has obviously done too much acid. I hear that even California wants to put a fence between us...
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
WSJ Online
California RaceHighlights SplitOn Immigration
The success of Mr. Gilchrist's single-issue campaign reflects more than the mood of the 48th congressional district in Southern California's conservative heartland. It serves as a metaphor for the deep schism among conservative voters nationally -- and within the Republican party leadership -- over what to do with 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
For so many people this IS the issue. So many problems stem from the lack of enforcing our laws that people are ready to vote for someone based soley on the promise to solve the illegal immigration problem.
After that the school funding "crises" is lessened, the overcrowded jails are not quite so crowded, (or hopefully still crowded but with our criminals rather than Mexico's) livability is improved with a lower crime rate, health care costs stabilize and we can stop printing everything in Spanish!
The success of Mr. Gilchrist's single-issue campaign reflects more than the mood of the 48th congressional district in Southern California's conservative heartland. It serves as a metaphor for the deep schism among conservative voters nationally -- and within the Republican party leadership -- over what to do with 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
For so many people this IS the issue. So many problems stem from the lack of enforcing our laws that people are ready to vote for someone based soley on the promise to solve the illegal immigration problem.
After that the school funding "crises" is lessened, the overcrowded jails are not quite so crowded, (or hopefully still crowded but with our criminals rather than Mexico's) livability is improved with a lower crime rate, health care costs stabilize and we can stop printing everything in Spanish!
Mac Johnson Column
PBS Peddles New Online Leftist Indoctrination to Children
Cheeko cawed forth the question again: “People want to drill for oil in this area even though it is a wildlife preserve. What is your vote?” Below the freakish FrankenMonkey were two potential votes, “YES” or “NO.” The Texas part of me immediately took over. “Well, yes, for Pete’s sake,” I thought. I’d drill for oil through the family cemetery if I thought it would reduce our dependence on foreign oil by 0.00001%. So I clicked “Yes,” much to the horror of the boy, who knew very well what “No” looks like, but just wanted me to come play the game with him. “NO, DAD, DON”T!” he cried. But it was too late.
Cheeko pounced on us. Being a liberal abomination, he was too worried about our self-esteem to tell us that we were wrong, but squawked out instead “Here’s a better choice. Oil keeps our homes comfortable and provides us with electricity, but removing oil from a wildlife preserve can hurt the land, plants, and animals. -8 points.” “MINUS EIGHT POINTS!!!???” the boy shouted, then looked at me as if I had stepped on his goldfish and said “Why did you do that, Dad?”
Wow, looks like Bill Moyers may have retired from his evening show on PBS and now controlls the childrens website.
Mac Johnson Homepage
Cheeko cawed forth the question again: “People want to drill for oil in this area even though it is a wildlife preserve. What is your vote?” Below the freakish FrankenMonkey were two potential votes, “YES” or “NO.” The Texas part of me immediately took over. “Well, yes, for Pete’s sake,” I thought. I’d drill for oil through the family cemetery if I thought it would reduce our dependence on foreign oil by 0.00001%. So I clicked “Yes,” much to the horror of the boy, who knew very well what “No” looks like, but just wanted me to come play the game with him. “NO, DAD, DON”T!” he cried. But it was too late.
Cheeko pounced on us. Being a liberal abomination, he was too worried about our self-esteem to tell us that we were wrong, but squawked out instead “Here’s a better choice. Oil keeps our homes comfortable and provides us with electricity, but removing oil from a wildlife preserve can hurt the land, plants, and animals. -8 points.” “MINUS EIGHT POINTS!!!???” the boy shouted, then looked at me as if I had stepped on his goldfish and said “Why did you do that, Dad?”
Wow, looks like Bill Moyers may have retired from his evening show on PBS and now controlls the childrens website.
Mac Johnson Homepage
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