Chris Dudley: Oregon needs to make three main structural changes in state government
We must fundamentally change how Oregon's government works. We will not only have to slow the growth of government, but we will also have to make sweeping changes specifically to the way Salem spends, the way we educate and how we compensate state employees.
To begin, I will be asking all government employees to pick up a percentage of their PERS contribution in order to decrease the total compensation costs. In addition, I will ask state employees to start paying a portion of their health care costs.
Finally, I will create a new standard for negotiations because we can no longer afford the one-sided negotiations of the past. I can assure Oregonians that taxpayers will finally have a voice in this discussion.
When the unions are unhappy then Oregon can succeed. Anyone who pays attention to politics here knows it's the public employees that drive everything. Every legislative session is a "budget crisis" regardless of the economic circumstances.
If Dudley will forcefully take on the unions then he is Oregon's best hope.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
If we only use acronyms they won't know we are racists
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2010 DBE GOAL for FHWA
An Overall Annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal has been developed for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2010 federally assisted contracts.
ODOT proposes a total of 1 percent race-conscious and 10.5 percent race-neutral goals for FFY 2010, based on the fact that the statewide availability was 4.88 percent African American or Asian American owned for DBEs in the 2007 Disparity Study1, and the total Region 1 spending (Prime and sub) was 15.5 percent2 of total ODOT spending (0.0488 x 0.155 = 0.0076, rounded up to 1 percent). The race-conscious goal will be applied to African-American and Asian-American DBE firms for construction contracts only. No project-specific goals would be set for Native American, Hispanic American or non-minority Women owned DBE firms, and all participation by those firms would be considered race- and gender-neutral.
If I was black I would immediately form a business that makes telephone booths, dial up modems, CRT televisions and portable CD players. When I didn't make any money I would immediately claim to be "disadvantaged" and demand taxpayer subsidies.
If I still failed I would market myself as "green" to draw additional money from the government as well as fool the sheeple into buying my product or service. Imagine my marketing slogan: High speed internet means a larger carbon footprint! Go green and go back to dial-up!"
DBE is the modern KKK and ODOT is proud to be a part of it with our money.
An Overall Annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal has been developed for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2010 federally assisted contracts.
ODOT proposes a total of 1 percent race-conscious and 10.5 percent race-neutral goals for FFY 2010, based on the fact that the statewide availability was 4.88 percent African American or Asian American owned for DBEs in the 2007 Disparity Study1, and the total Region 1 spending (Prime and sub) was 15.5 percent2 of total ODOT spending (0.0488 x 0.155 = 0.0076, rounded up to 1 percent). The race-conscious goal will be applied to African-American and Asian-American DBE firms for construction contracts only. No project-specific goals would be set for Native American, Hispanic American or non-minority Women owned DBE firms, and all participation by those firms would be considered race- and gender-neutral.
If I was black I would immediately form a business that makes telephone booths, dial up modems, CRT televisions and portable CD players. When I didn't make any money I would immediately claim to be "disadvantaged" and demand taxpayer subsidies.
If I still failed I would market myself as "green" to draw additional money from the government as well as fool the sheeple into buying my product or service. Imagine my marketing slogan: High speed internet means a larger carbon footprint! Go green and go back to dial-up!"
DBE is the modern KKK and ODOT is proud to be a part of it with our money.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Education dollars at work
FOREST GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Page 37
TOPIC: Student Travel – Experience in Democracy
DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM:
Attached is a request for student travel for 24 Forest Grove High School Students to Washington, DC, July 31- August 7, 2010, to participate in a leadership institute. In 2008, Analisa Sanchez, a Forest Grove High School Students was selected to participate; this year, we would like to send an entire group, along with Kari Bloomquist, to experience this wonderful leadership program. Brad Doyle, ELD and Migrant Director at Clackamas ESD, will lead the group.
What: Experience in Democracy: Bert Corona Leadership Institute
A Leadership Program for Migrant and Immigrant Middle, High School, and College Students
When: July 31 – August 7, 2010
Who: Sponsored by the Bert Corona Leadership Institute
Cost: Supported by Title IC, Migrant Education
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the student trip to Washington D.C. July 31, 2010 – August 7, 2010 as presented.
A leadership program for migrant students. They claim to not have money for books, teachers or PE. Obviously training the next generation of race-based community organizers is more important than physical eduction.
Page 37
TOPIC: Student Travel – Experience in Democracy
DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM:
Attached is a request for student travel for 24 Forest Grove High School Students to Washington, DC, July 31- August 7, 2010, to participate in a leadership institute. In 2008, Analisa Sanchez, a Forest Grove High School Students was selected to participate; this year, we would like to send an entire group, along with Kari Bloomquist, to experience this wonderful leadership program. Brad Doyle, ELD and Migrant Director at Clackamas ESD, will lead the group.
What: Experience in Democracy: Bert Corona Leadership Institute
A Leadership Program for Migrant and Immigrant Middle, High School, and College Students
When: July 31 – August 7, 2010
Who: Sponsored by the Bert Corona Leadership Institute
Cost: Supported by Title IC, Migrant Education
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the student trip to Washington D.C. July 31, 2010 – August 7, 2010 as presented.
A leadership program for migrant students. They claim to not have money for books, teachers or PE. Obviously training the next generation of race-based community organizers is more important than physical eduction.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
A tribute to our feathered friends
How waterfowl are mourned at Daniel's house:
I would also like to point out that headlines such as "Their goose is cooked; Canada geese gassed by Oregon community" and "Canada's goose is cooked in one Oregon town" are not funny. And I just plain don't get this one: Bend’s Goosegate Ruffles Feathers in Canada.
Oh wait, geese have feathers. And "ruffles feathers" is a term used when someone is bothered. And since the story is about geese and people are bothered about it we can be really really witty by using that headline. I do get it now. We can all laugh together.
I would also like to point out that headlines such as "Their goose is cooked; Canada geese gassed by Oregon community" and "Canada's goose is cooked in one Oregon town" are not funny. And I just plain don't get this one: Bend’s Goosegate Ruffles Feathers in Canada.
Oh wait, geese have feathers. And "ruffles feathers" is a term used when someone is bothered. And since the story is about geese and people are bothered about it we can be really really witty by using that headline. I do get it now. We can all laugh together.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
And they find their money from taxpayers
Latinas find their identity in two cultures
“I left my country, and then I came to live in another culture,” says Maria Heart, pointing to the flag. She’s speaking in Spanish -- Heart married an American, but she was born in Mexico. Next, Heart gets out a Mexican flag and puts the two flags together. “Now I’m living in two cultures,” she says.
Heart and the other women are part of a group in Corvallis called the Organizacion de Latinas Unidas, or the Organization of United Latinas.
The groups started as a result of a health program at Casa Latinos Unidos De Benton County, a Latino nonprofit. Erlinda Gonzales-Berry, executive director of the nonprofit, got a $5,000 grant in September 2009 from the state Office of Multicultural Health and Services to create a health and nutrition program for Latina women. The program included a Zumba aerobics exercise class and a cooking class.
After the money ran out, the women wanted more. So Gonzales-Berry got $2,500 from the Benton County Health Department to put together regular Zumba classes.
Recently, the women participated in a rally on the Oregon State University campus against SB 1070, the new Arizona immigration law.
$7,500 in tax dollars for a racist group to do dance exercises called Zumba. Oregonians had to earn $83K to make the money to pay the taxes for this. How many times a day do our government overlords hand out this kind of money, meant for health care, for these purposes?
“I left my country, and then I came to live in another culture,” says Maria Heart, pointing to the flag. She’s speaking in Spanish -- Heart married an American, but she was born in Mexico. Next, Heart gets out a Mexican flag and puts the two flags together. “Now I’m living in two cultures,” she says.
Heart and the other women are part of a group in Corvallis called the Organizacion de Latinas Unidas, or the Organization of United Latinas.
The groups started as a result of a health program at Casa Latinos Unidos De Benton County, a Latino nonprofit. Erlinda Gonzales-Berry, executive director of the nonprofit, got a $5,000 grant in September 2009 from the state Office of Multicultural Health and Services to create a health and nutrition program for Latina women. The program included a Zumba aerobics exercise class and a cooking class.
After the money ran out, the women wanted more. So Gonzales-Berry got $2,500 from the Benton County Health Department to put together regular Zumba classes.
Recently, the women participated in a rally on the Oregon State University campus against SB 1070, the new Arizona immigration law.
$7,500 in tax dollars for a racist group to do dance exercises called Zumba. Oregonians had to earn $83K to make the money to pay the taxes for this. How many times a day do our government overlords hand out this kind of money, meant for health care, for these purposes?
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Corvallis: Not yet sure that slavery is abolished
Employer of Choice:
What is it? Employers whose practices, policies, benefits and overall work conditions enable them to successfully attract and retain talent because employees choose to work there are known as “Employers of Choice.” The City’s Career Development Committee’s mission is to create an organizational development plan that positions the City as an “Employer of Choice.”
Only a government official could write something so inane. Can someone please name an employer where the employees don't choose to work there? Isn't that called slavery?
City best practices: To avoid confusion and/or duplication of effort, work on Employer of Choice as a social sustainability endpoint will build on that already in progress by the Career Development Committee.
This does not help me avoid confusion at all. The city of Corvallis has decided to be an employer of choice, as opposed to rounding up people and forcing them into a life of servitude, and it all revolves around social sustainability.
I'm trying to picture the job interview where the applicant asks "and what does your social sustainability plan look like?"
What is it? Employers whose practices, policies, benefits and overall work conditions enable them to successfully attract and retain talent because employees choose to work there are known as “Employers of Choice.” The City’s Career Development Committee’s mission is to create an organizational development plan that positions the City as an “Employer of Choice.”
Only a government official could write something so inane. Can someone please name an employer where the employees don't choose to work there? Isn't that called slavery?
City best practices: To avoid confusion and/or duplication of effort, work on Employer of Choice as a social sustainability endpoint will build on that already in progress by the Career Development Committee.
This does not help me avoid confusion at all. The city of Corvallis has decided to be an employer of choice, as opposed to rounding up people and forcing them into a life of servitude, and it all revolves around social sustainability.
I'm trying to picture the job interview where the applicant asks "and what does your social sustainability plan look like?"
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Happy Independence Day!
But not for some of the folks over at Democratic Underground. If you ever need to re-enforce your belief that liberals are a whiny little girls then this is the website for you. Some highlights from their popular thread titled:
Excuse me for not feeling patriotic
I haven't felt patriotic in quite some time.
If I had the money, I'd probably be living in Canada.
Excuse em for not feeling patriotic about a country that:
allows others to profit off the suffering of others (health care industrial complex, military industrial complex, prison industrial complex, etc.)
does not guarantee health care for everyone, regardless of ability to pay
does not provide a good K-12 education
does not guarantee full employment or make an attempt to have full employment
has a corrupt legislative branch (Congress)
is engaged in two wars that we won't win
racially profiles its own citizens (War on Drugs)
locks up more people than any other country in the world
has allowed itself to be corrupted by Big Business
does not treat everyone equally under the law
hardly gives a damn about its own citizens
That is all.
I am sure many of you can add more to the list but I am sure you get where I'm going with this.
So the original poster would rather live in Canada but doesn't have the money. I suppose a that getting a job to earn money is out of the question...
But the follow up comments are when it gets really good:
Some don't even regard GLBT Americans as worthy of being citizens, some would stone GLBT Americans to death, that is how bigoted and racist this country is IMO.
The USA is a bigoted and racist country because the above commentator is just positive that "some" would stone gays to death. Later on the same person posts this:
But stoning would be more painful, I think of them as so cruel and heartless. I would not put it past some of these people to start extermination camps if they came to power, they are made of the same evil cloth as those who conducted the inquisitions. I have often thought in my lifetime that many citizens one day might have to flee America for asylum in other countries.
Where would these gays flee to avoid stoning? The middle east? Africa?
I could keep going but feel free to read it for yourself. Just a reminder that not everybody here loves our country or the liberties that our founding secured. Those people are Obama voters.
Excuse me for not feeling patriotic
I haven't felt patriotic in quite some time.
If I had the money, I'd probably be living in Canada.
Excuse em for not feeling patriotic about a country that:
allows others to profit off the suffering of others (health care industrial complex, military industrial complex, prison industrial complex, etc.)
does not guarantee health care for everyone, regardless of ability to pay
does not provide a good K-12 education
does not guarantee full employment or make an attempt to have full employment
has a corrupt legislative branch (Congress)
is engaged in two wars that we won't win
racially profiles its own citizens (War on Drugs)
locks up more people than any other country in the world
has allowed itself to be corrupted by Big Business
does not treat everyone equally under the law
hardly gives a damn about its own citizens
That is all.
I am sure many of you can add more to the list but I am sure you get where I'm going with this.
So the original poster would rather live in Canada but doesn't have the money. I suppose a that getting a job to earn money is out of the question...
But the follow up comments are when it gets really good:
Some don't even regard GLBT Americans as worthy of being citizens, some would stone GLBT Americans to death, that is how bigoted and racist this country is IMO.
The USA is a bigoted and racist country because the above commentator is just positive that "some" would stone gays to death. Later on the same person posts this:
But stoning would be more painful, I think of them as so cruel and heartless. I would not put it past some of these people to start extermination camps if they came to power, they are made of the same evil cloth as those who conducted the inquisitions. I have often thought in my lifetime that many citizens one day might have to flee America for asylum in other countries.
Where would these gays flee to avoid stoning? The middle east? Africa?
I could keep going but feel free to read it for yourself. Just a reminder that not everybody here loves our country or the liberties that our founding secured. Those people are Obama voters.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
You can't fix what isn't broken
Our immigration system isn't "broken." Our laws aren't being enforced.
It is unlawful to work in this country if you can't legally be employed. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to employ someone who can't legally work. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to use another person's social security number. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is perjury to fill out form I-9 incorrectly. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to avoid paying taxes. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to give false information to get identification. This has nothing to do with immigration.
Start holding people accountable for violating these laws. If some laws or people are more equal than others then we no longer have a constitutional republic.
It is unlawful to work in this country if you can't legally be employed. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to employ someone who can't legally work. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to use another person's social security number. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is perjury to fill out form I-9 incorrectly. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to avoid paying taxes. This has nothing to do with immigration.
It is unlawful to give false information to get identification. This has nothing to do with immigration.
Start holding people accountable for violating these laws. If some laws or people are more equal than others then we no longer have a constitutional republic.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
They already tell us how much water our toilets can use
Unless the government is going to tell me to eat this I'm not playing along.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Save before you pay
"RAINY DAY" STATE SAVINGS
State government should have a savings account to protect funding for essential services, like schools, in tough economic times. However, Chris doesn't believe the only way for state government to create a "rainy day" savings account is to raise taxes or keep taxpayers' income tax "kicker" refunds.
As Governor, Chris will create the Oregon Future Fund, making saving for a rainy day the first – not last – priority of state government. He will set aside 3% of forecast revenue into a fund only accessible for schools and essential services in times of economic downturn; a 2/3 vote of the legislature will be required to use the funds.
This is the equivalent of putting money in your savings account when your checking account doesn't have the funds to cash the mortgage check your just wrote. If that's what you do then your priorities are screwed up.
Stop "saving" our money. I'm not here to loan you 3% until you feel like you need it.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Saturday morning quote
Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.
- George Bernard Shaw
- George Bernard Shaw
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Illegal aliens: the new gay marriage
Nebraska town OKs ordinance against illegal immigrants
Residents of the small Nebraska town of Fremont have passed a controversial law aimed at ridding the town of illegal immigrants despite warnings that it could mean higher taxes and cuts in city services, the Omaha World-Herald reports.
The ordinance, which passed by a 57% to 43% margin, would fine landlords and employers in Fremont who house or hire illegal immigrants.
con·tro·ver·sial –adjective
1. Anything that the establishment hates but a majority of Americans support
It seems that illegal aliens are the new gay marriage. All polls show that a majority of Americans oppose having illegal aliens stealing jobs and committing their crimes.
And the only real poll, an actual vote, passes overwhelmingly. This so distresses the establishment that they spend every waking moment waging a vicious smear campaign against the majority opinion.
In 2004 we had endless fluff stories about gay families and now in 2010 it's illegal aliens and their anchor babies that get fawning coverage. We were called bigots then and we are called bigots now.
The amnesty crowd can't win in the court of public opinion so they sue.
Stay active. Keep your opinion known. The elites don't know what's best for us.
Residents of the small Nebraska town of Fremont have passed a controversial law aimed at ridding the town of illegal immigrants despite warnings that it could mean higher taxes and cuts in city services, the Omaha World-Herald reports.
The ordinance, which passed by a 57% to 43% margin, would fine landlords and employers in Fremont who house or hire illegal immigrants.
con·tro·ver·sial –adjective
1. Anything that the establishment hates but a majority of Americans support
It seems that illegal aliens are the new gay marriage. All polls show that a majority of Americans oppose having illegal aliens stealing jobs and committing their crimes.
And the only real poll, an actual vote, passes overwhelmingly. This so distresses the establishment that they spend every waking moment waging a vicious smear campaign against the majority opinion.
In 2004 we had endless fluff stories about gay families and now in 2010 it's illegal aliens and their anchor babies that get fawning coverage. We were called bigots then and we are called bigots now.
The amnesty crowd can't win in the court of public opinion so they sue.
Stay active. Keep your opinion known. The elites don't know what's best for us.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
DHS: a place for want ads
Department of Human Services
Office of Multicultural Health & Services
Newsletter for June 17, 2010
Student Scholarships, Internships, & Fellowships
Kitzhaber’s Office
Development Internship Open with Kitzhaber 2010
http://cnrg‐portland.org/node/15365
On page 9 of the current DHS newsletter they list an internship opportunity for a political candidate who is currently running for office. (I am aware that the link is broken, it is broken on the DHS .pdf as well. I just copy and paste)
There is lot's of other garbage where "whites need not apply" such as:
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
The Alliance of Minority Chambers, City of Portland, and Portland Development Commission
invite "People of Color" to join the Minority Evaluator Program!
http://minorityevaluatorprogram.com/page.cfm?title=about
But I'm very curious as to why Kitzhaber gets a want ad placed in a taxpayer funded newsletter and Dudley does not.
Office of Multicultural Health & Services
Newsletter for June 17, 2010
Student Scholarships, Internships, & Fellowships
Kitzhaber’s Office
Development Internship Open with Kitzhaber 2010
http://cnrg‐portland.org/node/15365
On page 9 of the current DHS newsletter they list an internship opportunity for a political candidate who is currently running for office. (I am aware that the link is broken, it is broken on the DHS .pdf as well. I just copy and paste)
There is lot's of other garbage where "whites need not apply" such as:
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
The Alliance of Minority Chambers, City of Portland, and Portland Development Commission
invite "People of Color" to join the Minority Evaluator Program!
http://minorityevaluatorprogram.com/page.cfm?title=about
But I'm very curious as to why Kitzhaber gets a want ad placed in a taxpayer funded newsletter and Dudley does not.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
PSA
Obtain Your Certifications to Apply for Your Utah & Oregon Concealed Handgun Permits While Supporting a Pro-Gun Candidate!
When: July 21st, 6:00 pm (doors open @ 4 pm for fingerprinting)
Where: 116 - S. Elliot Rd, Newberg, 97132 (Off 99 W) Use mapquest.com for directions.
Take Your Utah (permit valid in 28 States) and Oregon Concealed Handgun Class at the same time AND Support Mary Starrett’s runoff campaign for Yamhill County Commissioner.
This is the class that will teach you everything you should know about the Utah Concealed Firearms Permit. The obtained certification will allow you to apply for a Utah CFP (good in 28 states) but also for an Oregon Concealed Handgun License. Fee is $100/per student for both certifications plus we will provide you with passport photos and the required fingerprinting that you need to send to Utah for your permit (all included in the $100 class fee). To apply for your Oregon CHL, you'll need to contact your county sheriff and apply in person in their office.
Classroom will be open from 4PM and we will be taking fingerprints and photos at that time. It is okay if you can't make it in that early, but class will start promptly at 6pm and go to about 10:30pm. Join Mary Starrett and Executive Director of Oregon Firearms Federation, Kevin Starrett, for a special address at 5:45 pm.
Your registration is only valid after we received your payment and you must pre-register online at www.mktactical.com (Click on ‘Classes’, then ‘Calendar’, then click on the July 21st event) or go to: http://www.mktactical.com/calendar.cfm
IMPORTANT: Please make sure to fill all fields and enter your full middle name.
Questions? Please call (503-577-6824) or email Michael Knoetig at Michael@MKTactical.com
Please send your check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
Friends of Mary Starrett 35775 Smith Road Newberg, OR 97132
Or pay by credit card online at:
http://www.starrettforcommissioner.com/Donate-Now.aspx
When: July 21st, 6:00 pm (doors open @ 4 pm for fingerprinting)
Where: 116 - S. Elliot Rd, Newberg, 97132 (Off 99 W) Use mapquest.com for directions.
Take Your Utah (permit valid in 28 States) and Oregon Concealed Handgun Class at the same time AND Support Mary Starrett’s runoff campaign for Yamhill County Commissioner.
This is the class that will teach you everything you should know about the Utah Concealed Firearms Permit. The obtained certification will allow you to apply for a Utah CFP (good in 28 states) but also for an Oregon Concealed Handgun License. Fee is $100/per student for both certifications plus we will provide you with passport photos and the required fingerprinting that you need to send to Utah for your permit (all included in the $100 class fee). To apply for your Oregon CHL, you'll need to contact your county sheriff and apply in person in their office.
Classroom will be open from 4PM and we will be taking fingerprints and photos at that time. It is okay if you can't make it in that early, but class will start promptly at 6pm and go to about 10:30pm. Join Mary Starrett and Executive Director of Oregon Firearms Federation, Kevin Starrett, for a special address at 5:45 pm.
Your registration is only valid after we received your payment and you must pre-register online at www.mktactical.com (Click on ‘Classes’, then ‘Calendar’, then click on the July 21st event) or go to: http://www.mktactical.com/calendar.cfm
IMPORTANT: Please make sure to fill all fields and enter your full middle name.
Questions? Please call (503-577-6824) or email Michael Knoetig at Michael@MKTactical.com
Please send your check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
Friends of Mary Starrett 35775 Smith Road Newberg, OR 97132
Or pay by credit card online at:
http://www.starrettforcommissioner.com/Donate-Now.aspx
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Things they spend our money on
[NOTE: table removed as it was messing with overall blog appearance]
I find this junk spending 5 minutes on the Oregon transparency website. Are you telling me that legislators and agency heads can't find things to cut prior to closing prisons?
If you really want a shocker you should see how much the OLCC spends on travel and meals!
I find this junk spending 5 minutes on the Oregon transparency website. Are you telling me that legislators and agency heads can't find things to cut prior to closing prisons?
If you really want a shocker you should see how much the OLCC spends on travel and meals!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Shopping list: car companies, insurance companies, states...
Obama pleads for $50 billion in state, local aid
President Obama urged reluctant lawmakers Saturday to quickly approve nearly $50 billion in emergency aid to state and local governments, saying the money is needed to avoid "massive layoffs of teachers, police and firefighters" and to support the still-fragile economic recovery.
Step 1: Spend money that we don't have to pay government workers that we can't afford.
Step 2: ?
Step 3: Profit!!!
President Obama urged reluctant lawmakers Saturday to quickly approve nearly $50 billion in emergency aid to state and local governments, saying the money is needed to avoid "massive layoffs of teachers, police and firefighters" and to support the still-fragile economic recovery.
Step 1: Spend money that we don't have to pay government workers that we can't afford.
Step 2: ?
Step 3: Profit!!!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Monday, June 07, 2010
Due to extreme budget shortfalls they are now including snack time
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Free meals for children during the summer
Any child 18 and younger will be able to eat during the summer atno charge taxpayer expense. All meals are served Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted on the list of sites (see below). Many locations offer both breakfast and lunch. The meal program starts June 16 and goes through the end of summer. This is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture program to provide meals to children.
The most exciting development is that this year the taxpayers are not just providing breakfast and lunch but also MERIENDA!! That means snack for those of you who don't speak enough Spanish to qualify for a government job.
In case you miss my yearly post on this subject the summer lunch program is where parents are absolved of any responsibility to feed their children because helpful government workers will actually show up at your apartment complex and feed your noisy little tax deductions for you!
Say you live in Salem at taxpayer subsidized Colonia Libertad.
Imagine how hard it would be to find time to cook and feed your children when you are so busy going to the other on-site taxpayer subsidized events like:
Monthly consultations with attorneys
Mi Salud en Mis Manos Program (My Health in My Hands)
ESL tutoring classes
Food pantry
Latinos Unidos Siempre (LUS)- Youth leadership development.
Any child 18 and younger will be able to eat during the summer at
The most exciting development is that this year the taxpayers are not just providing breakfast and lunch but also MERIENDA!! That means snack for those of you who don't speak enough Spanish to qualify for a government job.
In case you miss my yearly post on this subject the summer lunch program is where parents are absolved of any responsibility to feed their children because helpful government workers will actually show up at your apartment complex and feed your noisy little tax deductions for you!
Say you live in Salem at taxpayer subsidized Colonia Libertad.
Imagine how hard it would be to find time to cook and feed your children when you are so busy going to the other on-site taxpayer subsidized events like:
Monthly consultations with attorneys
Mi Salud en Mis Manos Program (My Health in My Hands)
ESL tutoring classes
Food pantry
Latinos Unidos Siempre (LUS)- Youth leadership development.
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Anchors away!
58% Say No to Citizenship for Children of Illegal Immigrants
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of U.S. voters say a child born to an illegal immigrant in this country should not automatically become a citizen of the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
What a coincidence! That is also what the law says: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
Thirty-three percent (33%) disagree and say if a women enters the United States as an illegal alien and gives birth to a child here, that child should automatically be a U.S. citizen.
The illegal alien enablers must be feeling a huge setback on this one since shows an overwhelming majority disagree with the current interpretation of the 14th amendment and the status quo.
Maybe parents are tired of hearing the schools cry poverty while going out of their way to include the Spanish language and Mexican culture in everything they do.
Maybe patients are tired of being in the maternity ward and realizing that a majority of folks in there don't speak English and aren't paying for the hospital visit.
Or maybe everyone is just tired of children being used as a political wedge to argue for amnesty for parents.
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of U.S. voters say a child born to an illegal immigrant in this country should not automatically become a citizen of the United States, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
What a coincidence! That is also what the law says: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
Thirty-three percent (33%) disagree and say if a women enters the United States as an illegal alien and gives birth to a child here, that child should automatically be a U.S. citizen.
The illegal alien enablers must be feeling a huge setback on this one since shows an overwhelming majority disagree with the current interpretation of the 14th amendment and the status quo.
Maybe parents are tired of hearing the schools cry poverty while going out of their way to include the Spanish language and Mexican culture in everything they do.
Maybe patients are tired of being in the maternity ward and realizing that a majority of folks in there don't speak English and aren't paying for the hospital visit.
Or maybe everyone is just tired of children being used as a political wedge to argue for amnesty for parents.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Multiple names... moves around...
Crimestoppers: Looking For Armando Cervantes-Bedolla
Oregon's anti-methamphetamine laws have made it harder to manufacture the drug, but that hasn't stopped dealers from finding other suppliers.
Springfield police are looking for a man who they say is dealing a significant amount of meth.
The only question is which name will he use when he applies for his amnesty, errr, comprehensive immigration reform?
Oregon's anti-methamphetamine laws have made it harder to manufacture the drug, but that hasn't stopped dealers from finding other suppliers.
Springfield police are looking for a man who they say is dealing a significant amount of meth.
Police are cracking down on dealers and suppliers, but despite those efforts police say meth use is still a problem.
Police are looking for 34-year-old Armando Cervantes-Bedolla who they say is a major meth dealer in the Eugene-Springfield area.
Police say Cervantes-Bedolla is an illegal immigrant who has entered the country illegally at least twice. He last lived on Taylor Street in Eugene, is known to frequent the River Road area and goes by several different names."In the computer, we have more than five names that he's gone by in the past. They're all similar, but they all change, a couple different date of births. He does change his name often," said Potter.
With a large number of people providing fraudulent identification instruments to facilitate illegal aliens being able to commit their various crimes in this country it is no wonder that these guys can manage to give multiple names, be deported multiple times and still be here doing damage.The only question is which name will he use when he applies for his amnesty, errr, comprehensive immigration reform?
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
I don't want anything from Miranda
With the recent Supreme Court decision regarding your protection against being compelled to testify against yourself I am hearing a lot of people talk about "Miranda rights." Here is the relevant part of the Miranda case:
On March 13, 1963, Ernesto Arturo Miranda was arrested based on circumstantial evidence linking him to the kidnapping and rape of an 18-year-old woman 10 days earlier. After two hours of interrogation by police officers, Miranda signed a confession to the rape charge on forms that included the typed statement "I do hereby swear that I make this statement voluntarily and of my own free will, with no threats, coercion, or promises of immunity, and with full knowledge of my legal rights, understanding any statement I make may be used against me." However, at no time was Miranda told of his right to counsel, and he was not advised of his right to remain silent or that his statements would be used against him during the interrogation before being presented with the form on which he was asked to write out the confession he had already given orally.
The Arizona Supreme Court held that the confession was legal but our Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the rapist didn't have his hand held enough by law enforcement and threw the confession out.
Here is the relevant part of the fifth and sixth amendments to the United States Constitution:
No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself...
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right... to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
My right against compulsory self incrimination comes from God and is protected by our founding documents. My right doesn't come from a rapist.
On March 13, 1963, Ernesto Arturo Miranda was arrested based on circumstantial evidence linking him to the kidnapping and rape of an 18-year-old woman 10 days earlier. After two hours of interrogation by police officers, Miranda signed a confession to the rape charge on forms that included the typed statement "I do hereby swear that I make this statement voluntarily and of my own free will, with no threats, coercion, or promises of immunity, and with full knowledge of my legal rights, understanding any statement I make may be used against me." However, at no time was Miranda told of his right to counsel, and he was not advised of his right to remain silent or that his statements would be used against him during the interrogation before being presented with the form on which he was asked to write out the confession he had already given orally.
The Arizona Supreme Court held that the confession was legal but our Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the rapist didn't have his hand held enough by law enforcement and threw the confession out.
Here is the relevant part of the fifth and sixth amendments to the United States Constitution:
No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself...
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right... to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
My right against compulsory self incrimination comes from God and is protected by our founding documents. My right doesn't come from a rapist.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Print, sign, mail
Redistricting – or reapportionment – is the process of re-drawing the lines for legislative districts. Redistricting occurs every ten years in Oregon, and is supposed to allow legislative district boundaries to be redrawn in order to account for changes in a state’s population.
In Oregon, legislative districts are currently drawn by legislators themselves, which creates an obvious conflict of interest. Instead of drawing legislative districts fairly, politicians draw districts to guarantee their re-election, and the election of their fellow party members. A process that is supposed to be fair and non-partisan is now controlled by self-interested partisan politicians who ignore the basic tenets of fairness in order to enhance their own political power.
The Independent Redistricting Commission Amendment eliminates the conflict of interest and self-dealing by politicians by creating a non-partisan commission of retired judges – appointed by the chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court – who are responsible for drawing the boundaries for Oregon’s legislative districts. By having judges – and not politicians – draw the lines, the Independent Redistricting Commission Amendment eliminates the conflict of interest that exists in the current system, and guarantees a fair process for all Oregonians.
The E-signature gathering is a simple way for you to be involved. Simply print out a petition sheet, sign it and mail it in. Don't let the elites in Salem continue to ensure their own job security.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Ann Coulter column
Modern Civil Rights: Cockfighting & Same-Sex Proms
Watching TV this week, at first I thought Republican Senate nominee Rand Paul had flown a commercial jet into the World Trade Center. But then it turned out that he had only said there ought to be discussion about whether federal civil rights laws should be applied to private businesses.
But as long as the media are so fascinated with the question of why anyone would want to "discuss" certain aspects of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, maybe they should ask Al Gore why his father was one of the leading opponents of the bill.
Or they could ask Bill Clinton, whose mentor, Sen. William Fulbright, actively supported segregation and also voted against the bill. Or they could talk to the only current member of the Senate to vote against it, Democrat Bob Byrd.
Go read the whole thing. It's what the mainstream media doesn't want you to do.
Watching TV this week, at first I thought Republican Senate nominee Rand Paul had flown a commercial jet into the World Trade Center. But then it turned out that he had only said there ought to be discussion about whether federal civil rights laws should be applied to private businesses.
But as long as the media are so fascinated with the question of why anyone would want to "discuss" certain aspects of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, maybe they should ask Al Gore why his father was one of the leading opponents of the bill.
Or they could ask Bill Clinton, whose mentor, Sen. William Fulbright, actively supported segregation and also voted against the bill. Or they could talk to the only current member of the Senate to vote against it, Democrat Bob Byrd.
Go read the whole thing. It's what the mainstream media doesn't want you to do.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
One liners galore
New Poll Shows Dudley, Kitzhaber Even in Oregon Governor Race
In a Rasmussen poll released today, Dudley leads Kitzhaber 45 percent to 44 percent, a difference that’s smaller than the 4.5 percentage point margin of error.
One fascinating number as you read through this survey — Dudley holds a 26-point lead among male voters, and Kitzhaber has a 22-point lead among female voters.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... don't accidentally leave your ballot in your purse.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... make sure that when you sign your ballot on the back don't dot your letter I's with little hearts.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... remember that your ballot must be filled out in black or blue ink. Pink will not be allowed.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... I can assume that you have been seeing his political advertisements on the Lifetime channel.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... can you come over to my house later, I need some interior decorating tips.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... maybe you aren't really a man.
Please leave any others in the comments section. Also I will preempt those of you who hate me by saying "yes, my wife is barefoot in the kitchen but no, she isn't voting for Kitzhaber."
In a Rasmussen poll released today, Dudley leads Kitzhaber 45 percent to 44 percent, a difference that’s smaller than the 4.5 percentage point margin of error.
One fascinating number as you read through this survey — Dudley holds a 26-point lead among male voters, and Kitzhaber has a 22-point lead among female voters.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... don't accidentally leave your ballot in your purse.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... make sure that when you sign your ballot on the back don't dot your letter I's with little hearts.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... remember that your ballot must be filled out in black or blue ink. Pink will not be allowed.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... I can assume that you have been seeing his political advertisements on the Lifetime channel.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... can you come over to my house later, I need some interior decorating tips.
If you are a man voting for Kitzhaber... maybe you aren't really a man.
Please leave any others in the comments section. Also I will preempt those of you who hate me by saying "yes, my wife is barefoot in the kitchen but no, she isn't voting for Kitzhaber."
Monday, May 24, 2010
Public Service Announcement
GANG Information Night
For Spanish Speaking Parents
Featuring Detective Victor Castro
From the Hillsboro Police Department
Wednesday, June 2nd , 2010
6:00pm-8:30pm
at
Five Oaks Middle School
1600 NW 173rd Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
This presentation will be offered in Spanish only and is intended for an adult audience (18 and over).
Childcare will be provided for those under 18. All Beaverton School District Spanish-speaking parents are invited to attend!
Ask yourself: why Spanish only?
For Spanish Speaking Parents
Featuring Detective Victor Castro
From the Hillsboro Police Department
Wednesday, June 2nd , 2010
6:00pm-8:30pm
at
Five Oaks Middle School
1600 NW 173rd Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
This presentation will be offered in Spanish only and is intended for an adult audience (18 and over).
Childcare will be provided for those under 18. All Beaverton School District Spanish-speaking parents are invited to attend!
Ask yourself: why Spanish only?
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Another department we can't live without
Human Rights Commission Public Hearing
Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: Portland Community College – Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth,
Student Center/Cafeteria (directly behind Library
Mission: The Human Rights Commission works to eliminate discrimination and bigotry, to strengthen inter-group relationships and to foster greater understanding, inclusion and justice for those who live, work, study, worship, travel and play in the City of Portland. In doing so, the Human Rights Commission is guided by the principles embodied in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Topic: The Interplay between ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and Local Law Enforcement
I'm glad that we almost eliminated the Portland Police mounted patrol but there was never a discussion about funding of the Human Relations Commission. If you would like to see how "tolerant" these people really are I suggest that you go to this meeting and take the position that our laws be followed and illegal alien lawbreakers should not be pandered to by our government.
I'm guessing that they will throw things and shout you down. Because they are so tolerant.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: Portland Community College – Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth,
Student Center/Cafeteria (directly behind Library
Mission: The Human Rights Commission works to eliminate discrimination and bigotry, to strengthen inter-group relationships and to foster greater understanding, inclusion and justice for those who live, work, study, worship, travel and play in the City of Portland. In doing so, the Human Rights Commission is guided by the principles embodied in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Topic: The Interplay between ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and Local Law Enforcement
I'm glad that we almost eliminated the Portland Police mounted patrol but there was never a discussion about funding of the Human Relations Commission. If you would like to see how "tolerant" these people really are I suggest that you go to this meeting and take the position that our laws be followed and illegal alien lawbreakers should not be pandered to by our government.
I'm guessing that they will throw things and shout you down. Because they are so tolerant.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Go team!
I was having a hard time coming up with how I want game 2 of the Suns VS Lakers to go tonight.
I wanted to root for Phoenix because they are from Arizona... but after the whole "Los Suns" nonsense I can't do that.
So I wanted to root for Los Angeles... but now LA wants to boycott Arizona so I can't do that.
So now I've realized that I don't care who wins, I am just hoping that Arizona cuts off power to California and the stadium goes black in the 4th quarter. (ideally this would result in Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant colliding in the dark)
I wanted to root for Phoenix because they are from Arizona... but after the whole "Los Suns" nonsense I can't do that.
So I wanted to root for Los Angeles... but now LA wants to boycott Arizona so I can't do that.
So now I've realized that I don't care who wins, I am just hoping that Arizona cuts off power to California and the stadium goes black in the 4th quarter. (ideally this would result in Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant colliding in the dark)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
And we are going to get this guy again
Watching the Kitzhaber victory speech and I'm just incredulous that Oregon Multnomah County is going to elect this guy again.
We will get the government that we deserve.
We will get the government that we deserve.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Keep your laws off my belly...
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA WESTERN DIVISION
FARM-TO-CONSUMER LEGAL
DEFENSE FUND, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, Secretary,
United States Department of Health
and Human Services, et al.,
Defendants.
What does the government (the defendant in this case) have to say about what you may or may not eat?
"There is no absolute right to consume or feed children any particular food." [p. 25]
"There is no 'deeply rooted' historical tradition of unfettered access to foods of all kinds." [p. 26]
"Plaintiffs' assertion of a 'fundamental right to their own bodily and physical health, which includes what foods they do and do not choose to consume for themselves and their families' is similarly unavailing because plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to obtain any food they wish." [p. 26]
"There is no fundamental right to freedom of contract." [p. 27]
Michelle Obama thinks that you are fat. She will be arriving in your kitchen shortly to "help" you make better "choices" about your eating habits.
The federal government argues that you have no fundamental right to choose your own food, I would argue that regulating my food choices it is not one of the enumerated powers given to the federal government.
FARM-TO-CONSUMER LEGAL
DEFENSE FUND, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, Secretary,
United States Department of Health
and Human Services, et al.,
Defendants.
What does the government (the defendant in this case) have to say about what you may or may not eat?
"There is no absolute right to consume or feed children any particular food." [p. 25]
"There is no 'deeply rooted' historical tradition of unfettered access to foods of all kinds." [p. 26]
"Plaintiffs' assertion of a 'fundamental right to their own bodily and physical health, which includes what foods they do and do not choose to consume for themselves and their families' is similarly unavailing because plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to obtain any food they wish." [p. 26]
"There is no fundamental right to freedom of contract." [p. 27]
Michelle Obama thinks that you are fat. She will be arriving in your kitchen shortly to "help" you make better "choices" about your eating habits.
The federal government argues that you have no fundamental right to choose your own food, I would argue that regulating my food choices it is not one of the enumerated powers given to the federal government.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
My ballot
How Daniel is voting in the May 18th primary election:
United States Senate: Tom Stutzman
US Representative: Douglas Keller
Governor: Allen Alley (really want to vote for John Lim)
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Ron Maurer
Judge of the Supreme Court: Jack Landau
County Commissioner (Washington): Andy Duyck
Metro President: Tom Hughes (My dog could do a better job than any of the candidates)
Measure 68: No
Measure 69: No
United States Senate: Tom Stutzman
US Representative: Douglas Keller
Governor: Allen Alley (really want to vote for John Lim)
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Ron Maurer
Judge of the Supreme Court: Jack Landau
County Commissioner (Washington): Andy Duyck
Metro President: Tom Hughes (My dog could do a better job than any of the candidates)
Measure 68: No
Measure 69: No
Thursday, May 13, 2010
All candidates want to work for government
It's that magical time of year when people who run for public office come down from their high horses to lie to us.
Listening to them on the radio makes me wonder if any of them have principles. Even Sizemore answers questions with "it's complicated."
So along the lines of Lars' question: "is everything that government does absolutely essential?" I have a couple of my own inquiries.
1. Is Oregon's budget...
a) too big
b) too small
c) just right
2. With regards to government employees do we have...
a) too many
b) too few
c) just the right amount
3. Public schools need....
a) less money
b) more money
c) have just the right amount
Listening to them on the radio makes me wonder if any of them have principles. Even Sizemore answers questions with "it's complicated."
So along the lines of Lars' question: "is everything that government does absolutely essential?" I have a couple of my own inquiries.
1. Is Oregon's budget...
a) too big
b) too small
c) just right
2. With regards to government employees do we have...
a) too many
b) too few
c) just the right amount
3. Public schools need....
a) less money
b) more money
c) have just the right amount
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Critical: (adj) urgently needed; absolutely necessary
Cultural Competency & Diversity Program Manager
Job Title: Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Diversity Program Manager -Job Rotation/Developmental)
The Cultural Competence and Diversity Program at Oregon State Hospital is a critical management and quality-of-care initiative.
The purpose of the Cultural Competency & Diversity Program Manager is to develop systems to create and implement a hospital-wide, comprehensive program that promotes, fosters and maintains systemic and sustained change related to cultural competence and diversity within the organization that are consistent with DHS and State of Oregon polices and procedures.
The people who want to control your health care think that a "critical" part of your hospital is their cultural competence program. But wait you say, I don't have insurance, does the state think that it is critical to get me covered?
It's easy, it's fair - Get on the List!
Two drawings happening in May. The Oregon Department of Human Services will randomly select 30,000 names from the OHP Standard reservation list in May. Will your name be one?
Getting your coverage through a random drawing ensures that this system can be described as a "death lottery" rather than a "death panel." You can cross your finders and trust in the state or you can take responsibility for your own health insurance and go get some yourself. That would seem more "fair" to me.
Job Title: Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Diversity Program Manager -Job Rotation/Developmental)
The Cultural Competence and Diversity Program at Oregon State Hospital is a critical management and quality-of-care initiative.
The purpose of the Cultural Competency & Diversity Program Manager is to develop systems to create and implement a hospital-wide, comprehensive program that promotes, fosters and maintains systemic and sustained change related to cultural competence and diversity within the organization that are consistent with DHS and State of Oregon polices and procedures.
The people who want to control your health care think that a "critical" part of your hospital is their cultural competence program. But wait you say, I don't have insurance, does the state think that it is critical to get me covered?
It's easy, it's fair - Get on the List!
Two drawings happening in May. The Oregon Department of Human Services will randomly select 30,000 names from the OHP Standard reservation list in May. Will your name be one?
Getting your coverage through a random drawing ensures that this system can be described as a "death lottery" rather than a "death panel." You can cross your finders and trust in the state or you can take responsibility for your own health insurance and go get some yourself. That would seem more "fair" to me.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
One wants rule of law, other endorsed by amnesty
Immigration issue continues to swirl around Dudley and Alley in Oregon GOP race
Allen Alley and Chris Dudley, the two leading candidates in the race for the Republican nomination for Oregon governor, are still making news when it comes to issue of illegal immigration.Alley has been endorsed by Oregonians For Immigration Reform, a group seeking tough measures to bar illegal immigrants from working in Oregon. Jim Ludwick, the group's president, said he doesn't think an Arizona-type law would fly politically in Oregon in any event.
He's more focused on pushing lawmakers to require Oregon employers to use the federal E-Verify system for new hires, a position endorsed by Alley.
Jeff Stone of the Oregon Association of Nurseries said his group believes that tougher employer requirements should be made at the federal level, along with a broad overhaul of immigration law.
"For us, it's always been about fixing the entire system," Stone said.
Stone's group hasn't made a primary endorsement, but it is part of Ag-PAC, which has endorsed Dudley. The ex-Trail Blazer has also been endorsed by the Oregon Farm Bureau and the Oregon Restaurant Association, two groups also at loggerheads with Oregonians For Immigration Reform.
Allen Alley has been endorsed by OFIR. Chris Dudley has been endorsed by the the AG group and the restaurant association. I wonder which one is more likely to get illegal aliens to self deport from Oregon?
Which issue contributes to Oregon's culture, Oregon's budget, Oregon's schools, Oregon's jails and Oregon's quality of life like the issue of illegal aliens?
Vote Allen Alley.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Another family ripped apart
Four arrested in drug raid; four kids in state custody
Four Bend residents have been arrested – and at least three face likely deportation as illegal immigrants – following a traffic stop near Terrebonne and a drug raid at a northeast Bend apartment, authorities said Tuesday. Four small children at the raid location were placed in protective custody.
Later Monday afternoon, a search warrant was served at Lopez's home, at 2784 NE Mesa Ct., Apt. 2, Gautney said. Bend Police and Oregon State Police assisted in the raid.
Four Bend residents have been arrested – and at least three face likely deportation as illegal immigrants – following a traffic stop near Terrebonne and a drug raid at a northeast Bend apartment, authorities said Tuesday. Four small children at the raid location were placed in protective custody.
Later Monday afternoon, a search warrant was served at Lopez's home, at 2784 NE Mesa Ct., Apt. 2, Gautney said. Bend Police and Oregon State Police assisted in the raid.
At the time, three adults were present – Armando Quintero-Lopez, 29; Maria Guadalupe Sarmienta-Macjas, 25; and Irma Luisjuan-de la Cruz, 39 – as well as four young children, 2 months to six years old.
In that search, detectives found about 25 grams of cocaine, "in a location that was readily accessible to the children," Gautney said in a news release. Also seized were digital scales and suspected drug records.
We can't allow a little matter like drug dealing to continue to tear families apart. As long as Mr. Lopez is willing to pay back taxes on his drug sales and learn English then he should be able to stay at home with his kids. I'm calling on Bill Sizemore and his giant heart to advocate for this family. This is just tragic.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Where is my guy?
After watching the Republican debate on KATU last night I'm convinced that the only quality I'm looking for in a candidate is the ability to answer every question starting with the phrase "Once again, the problem is government..."
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Three Amigo's on May 1st
First Amigo: I know, let's use a day that celebrates socialism to convince Americans that we deserve amnesty!
Second Amigo: That's a great idea Amigo, can we show disrespect to the American flag while we march?
First Amigo: Absolutely, we don't consider the United States to be our country.
Third Amigo: I'm going to chant in Spanish, nothing says "let me live here" like speaking a foreign language!
Second Amigo: And really, since we will be joined by the downtown anarchists I can't see how this could possibly go wrong!
First Union Boss: Get in together amigos, you take orders from us. Put away those Mexican flags, you can't carry the sign you made that says how you really feel and stop with the "you stole this land from us" (at least until we get amnesty).
Second Union Boss: Hey, if illegal aliens have such good work ethic can someone please explain to me again why we would want them? We hate productive workers!
Second Amigo: That's a great idea Amigo, can we show disrespect to the American flag while we march?
First Amigo: Absolutely, we don't consider the United States to be our country.
Third Amigo: I'm going to chant in Spanish, nothing says "let me live here" like speaking a foreign language!
Second Amigo: And really, since we will be joined by the downtown anarchists I can't see how this could possibly go wrong!
First Union Boss: Get in together amigos, you take orders from us. Put away those Mexican flags, you can't carry the sign you made that says how you really feel and stop with the "you stole this land from us" (at least until we get amnesty).
Second Union Boss: Hey, if illegal aliens have such good work ethic can someone please explain to me again why we would want them? We hate productive workers!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Because he can win
What is Oregon's best chance of getting a governor who will do something about illegal aliens? Allen Alley.
This may sound strange coming on the heels of his horribly misguided comments on the new pro-enforcement law in Arizona. Alley is wrong about that.
But he has the right solution for effectively combating identity theft and job theft in Oregon by making the E-Verify program mandatory for all employers.
Once employers are required to verify the legal work eligibility of their employees our illegal alien population will be forced to look elsewhere, probably California, for a place to continue their culture of lawlessness.
John Lim is a candidate that I really like and if I thought that he had a chance to win the Republican primary and the November general then I would vote for him in a heartbeat. But I don't think that he does. It is Alley versus Dudley. And Dudley WILL NOT do anything about illegal aliens in Oregon. He WILL NOT do anything about employers continuing to hire unlawful workers while Oregonians collect unemployment.
If Alley wants to misinterpret the Arizona law but stands with me on the principle of stopping numerous problems that illegal aliens create for Oregon then that's fine with me. You say "tomato" and I say "tomato."
Arizona's solution doesn't have to be our solution. What matters is that we get the result of reducing identity theft. Reducing the job theft. Reducing the drunk driving, the drugs, the rapes and all the other crimes that come along with people who have no respect for the law.
If you truly want to have an effect on the next governor's race your choices are Alley and Dudley. If you truly want to have an effect on the illegal alien population in Oregon then your choice is Alley.
This may sound strange coming on the heels of his horribly misguided comments on the new pro-enforcement law in Arizona. Alley is wrong about that.
But he has the right solution for effectively combating identity theft and job theft in Oregon by making the E-Verify program mandatory for all employers.
Once employers are required to verify the legal work eligibility of their employees our illegal alien population will be forced to look elsewhere, probably California, for a place to continue their culture of lawlessness.
John Lim is a candidate that I really like and if I thought that he had a chance to win the Republican primary and the November general then I would vote for him in a heartbeat. But I don't think that he does. It is Alley versus Dudley. And Dudley WILL NOT do anything about illegal aliens in Oregon. He WILL NOT do anything about employers continuing to hire unlawful workers while Oregonians collect unemployment.
If Alley wants to misinterpret the Arizona law but stands with me on the principle of stopping numerous problems that illegal aliens create for Oregon then that's fine with me. You say "tomato" and I say "tomato."
Arizona's solution doesn't have to be our solution. What matters is that we get the result of reducing identity theft. Reducing the job theft. Reducing the drunk driving, the drugs, the rapes and all the other crimes that come along with people who have no respect for the law.
If you truly want to have an effect on the next governor's race your choices are Alley and Dudley. If you truly want to have an effect on the illegal alien population in Oregon then your choice is Alley.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Why Portland needs that extra tax
Program # 40045 - Health Equity Initiative (racial justice focus)
The mission of Multnomah County’s Health Equity Initiative (HEI) is to eliminate the root causes of social injustices leading to racial and ethnic health inequities. The definition of health equity that grounds HEI's mission is the fair/just distribution of resources and power that supports the achievement of full health potential.
Program Total: $311,570 (2010)
Another acronym in Multnomah county whose job it is to redistribute income based on favored minority status. Are these reported health inequities the result of skin color or personal behavior and choices by individuals?
Are Asians going to be receiving a large amount of attention from this program?
The mission of Multnomah County’s Health Equity Initiative (HEI) is to eliminate the root causes of social injustices leading to racial and ethnic health inequities. The definition of health equity that grounds HEI's mission is the fair/just distribution of resources and power that supports the achievement of full health potential.
Program Total: $311,570 (2010)
Another acronym in Multnomah county whose job it is to redistribute income based on favored minority status. Are these reported health inequities the result of skin color or personal behavior and choices by individuals?
Are Asians going to be receiving a large amount of attention from this program?
Friday, April 23, 2010
Arizona video roundup
Throwing things at police officers really makes our point...
No... you... can't...
A lot of gang signs being thrown at the camera here.
Sorry illegal alien lovers. You lost and will continue to lose. The American people are sick of you being here. Sick of your crime. Sick of you stealing jobs. Sick of having Spanish forced on us. Chant it with me now: No you can't! No you can't!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
I clubbed a baby seal to death for earth day
Random Thursday thoughts:
The Blazers are down 62 - 35 right now but they have run a commercial indicating that they are "green" so it's ok...
David Wu tried to rape a girl. But since he apologized and likes abortion it's ok.
My opinions on the gubernatorial candidates:
Sizemore: would be fun to watch him ruin the unions
Ames: probably the most conservative of the bunch but unless you are very involved in Republican politics you don't know who he is
Lim: my favorite of the "big three"
Alley: a politician but he could actually win it
Dudley: not a fan at all
Obama quote perfected:
"some inon Wall Street government forgot that behind every dollar traded or leveraged, taxed there is a family looking to buy a house, pay for an education, open a business or save for retirement."
The Blazers are down 62 - 35 right now but they have run a commercial indicating that they are "green" so it's ok...
David Wu tried to rape a girl. But since he apologized and likes abortion it's ok.
My opinions on the gubernatorial candidates:
Sizemore: would be fun to watch him ruin the unions
Ames: probably the most conservative of the bunch but unless you are very involved in Republican politics you don't know who he is
Lim: my favorite of the "big three"
Alley: a politician but he could actually win it
Dudley: not a fan at all
Obama quote perfected:
"some in
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
What OFIR does for you
Some push for county-level law on immigration hiring
Voters in Marion and Polk counties could decide in November whether their county governments should police the hiring of illegal immigrants.
The initiatives would require employers with five or more employees to use E-Verify, which is the free federal service that lets employers verify if someone can legally work in the United States.
The group’s behind the initiatives, Oregonians for Immigration Reform and Americans for Prosperity, started signature gathering at last week’s Salem tea party rally. They said they think voters in the two counties are fed up with the immigration issue and are ready to take matters into their own hands. And since they are just trying to get the initiatives on county ballots, they don’t need to gather that many. Additionally, they said they are tired of pushing for federal and statewide reform - a tactic they said that is not working.
What can you do to help illegal aliens self deport in Oregon? If you live in Marion or Polk county make sure that you sign the initiative petition to get these measures on the ballot. If you live outside these two counties then consider making a donation to Oregonians For Immigration Reform.
But really this measure isn't about illegal immigration. It is about making sure that workers are legal and using their own social security number. This prevents ID theft and job theft.
CAUSA can argue that counties have no role in immigration policy but they certainly have a role in making sure that employers and employees are following labor laws.
Voters in Marion and Polk counties could decide in November whether their county governments should police the hiring of illegal immigrants.
The initiatives would require employers with five or more employees to use E-Verify, which is the free federal service that lets employers verify if someone can legally work in the United States.
The group’s behind the initiatives, Oregonians for Immigration Reform and Americans for Prosperity, started signature gathering at last week’s Salem tea party rally. They said they think voters in the two counties are fed up with the immigration issue and are ready to take matters into their own hands. And since they are just trying to get the initiatives on county ballots, they don’t need to gather that many. Additionally, they said they are tired of pushing for federal and statewide reform - a tactic they said that is not working.
What can you do to help illegal aliens self deport in Oregon? If you live in Marion or Polk county make sure that you sign the initiative petition to get these measures on the ballot. If you live outside these two counties then consider making a donation to Oregonians For Immigration Reform.
But really this measure isn't about illegal immigration. It is about making sure that workers are legal and using their own social security number. This prevents ID theft and job theft.
CAUSA can argue that counties have no role in immigration policy but they certainly have a role in making sure that employers and employees are following labor laws.
Monday, April 19, 2010
I feel bad for the social service agencies
Federal judge scolds Oregon drug kingpin, spares him from life in prison
A Portland judge scolded the kingpin of a Mexican drug gang on Monday for damaging the lives of Americans from coast to coast as he ran methamphetamine superlabs, trafficked in cocaine and orchestrated vast marijuana plantations.
Thankfully the defendent only received a verbal scolding and not a sternly worded letter...
Ortiz-Oliva, whose principal operation was in Salem, presided over one of the biggest drug operations ever uncovered in Oregon. He ran a small, armed empire of distributors with connections to the Nocupetaro drug cartel in Mexico, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathleen Bickers.
Some of the Ortiz-Oliva gang's meth labs could produce up to 30 pounds at a time, causing a massive supply of the highly addictive drug at a time when Oregon's social service agencies were scarcely prepared for its ravages, Bickers said. The gang moved drugs across the nation.
The most important victims here are Oregon's social service agencies. Can you imagine what they were going through? No, you can't. That's because you have a productive job.
Authorities had to keep going back to judges for permission to tap his new phones, allowing the Mexican citizen to use the U.S. Constitution to stay one step ahead of the law, Bickers told the court.
Judge Brown ruled that Ortiz-Oliva was a career criminal, based on earlier convictions for a Salem shooting that left a man with a wounded hand; possessing meth with the intent to distribute the drug; and beating his girlfriend as she held one of their children in her arms.
He shot someone... had drugs for sale... and beat his girlfriend. I don't want this guy to go to jail, I want him to live in the same neighborhood as my congressman!
A Portland judge scolded the kingpin of a Mexican drug gang on Monday for damaging the lives of Americans from coast to coast as he ran methamphetamine superlabs, trafficked in cocaine and orchestrated vast marijuana plantations.
Thankfully the defendent only received a verbal scolding and not a sternly worded letter...
Ortiz-Oliva, whose principal operation was in Salem, presided over one of the biggest drug operations ever uncovered in Oregon. He ran a small, armed empire of distributors with connections to the Nocupetaro drug cartel in Mexico, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathleen Bickers.
Some of the Ortiz-Oliva gang's meth labs could produce up to 30 pounds at a time, causing a massive supply of the highly addictive drug at a time when Oregon's social service agencies were scarcely prepared for its ravages, Bickers said. The gang moved drugs across the nation.
The most important victims here are Oregon's social service agencies. Can you imagine what they were going through? No, you can't. That's because you have a productive job.
Authorities had to keep going back to judges for permission to tap his new phones, allowing the Mexican citizen to use the U.S. Constitution to stay one step ahead of the law, Bickers told the court.
Judge Brown ruled that Ortiz-Oliva was a career criminal, based on earlier convictions for a Salem shooting that left a man with a wounded hand; possessing meth with the intent to distribute the drug; and beating his girlfriend as she held one of their children in her arms.
He shot someone... had drugs for sale... and beat his girlfriend. I don't want this guy to go to jail, I want him to live in the same neighborhood as my congressman!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
They said it
Illegal aliens and their supporters, in a bizarre effort to endear themselves to the American people, have come up with the "we love taxes" slogan.
Other slogans considered were "we love using your SSN to avoid taxes" and "pay taxes to support our anchor babies."
I guess that if you paid zero federal income tax (since they claim to only do low wage jobs) and had various state agencies jumping through hoops to get you welfare then I guess that you would love other people paying taxes as well.
SPECIAL NOTE: perhaps gathering around graffiti covered mailboxes isn't the best photo op.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tea... it's what's for dinner
There are numerous events that you can consider participating in tomorrow.
http://www.teapartypatriots.org/State/Oregon
http://oregonteaparty.ning.com/
The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it.
- Ayn Rand
http://www.teapartypatriots.org/State/Oregon
http://oregonteaparty.ning.com/
The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it.
- Ayn Rand
Why file when you claim 7 dependents
Audit finds thousands of Oregon tax evaders
An audit by the Oregon secretary of state’s office says thousands of Oregon workers get away without paying state taxes because officials don’t do enough to identify them. The audit released Monday faults the state’s main tax collectors for not matching federal tax data with state tax rollsLet's list some reasons why someone might not pay their state income taxes:
1. They don't have a social security number.
2. They aren't working legally.
3. They have no respect for our laws.
It amazes me that we talk about how many illegal aliens are working in this state and then when an article like this comes around the intrepid reporters don't think to make the connection.
It's another one of those conundrums where you illegal alien supporters can't give a good answer to the question: Do people who aren't working legally file their income taxes?
If the answer is no then we have the above situation. If the answer is yes then the first follow up question is "why" and the second follow up question is "whose social security number did they steal to do it?"
Does anyone think that illegals feel some civic duty to give more of their ill-gotten gains to the state by filing taxes?
Monday, April 12, 2010
Saying what they really mean
The video speaks for itself. Union elites act no different than any other elites: better than us peons who live to make sure that they are comfortable.
Looking over his shoulder... into a news camera
Carlos had some scumbag parents to put him in this situation. But we are a nation of laws and they need to apply equally regardless of how sympathetic the news can make your story out to be.
If the laws don't apply just because the ethnic hustlers in congress share the same skin color as you then we have become a nation of men.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
A legal discussion
There was a lot of talk yesterday (on Lars Larson) about Sgt. Kyle Nice displaying his weapon during a "road rage" incident.
Here is my take: we are a nation of laws. The police have to follow the same laws that we do. We should be treated the same when it comes to violations of the law.
So here is the law:
163.190 Menacing. (1) A person commits the crime of menacing if by word or conduct the person intentionally attempts to place another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury.
166.190 Pointing firearm at another; courts having jurisdiction over offense. Any person over the age of 12 years who, with or without malice, purposely points or aims any loaded or empty pistol, gun, revolver or other firearm, at or toward any other person within range of the firearm, except in self-defense, shall be fined upon conviction in any sum not less than $10 nor more than $500, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or both. Justice courts have jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court of the trial of violations of this section. When any person is charged before a justice court with violation of this section, the court shall, upon motion of the district attorney, at any time before trial, act as a committing magistrate, and if probable cause be established, hold such person to the grand jury.
That's it. Prove intent on the menacing or you have nothing. There is NO LAW regarding brandishing or displaying your firearm. You are free to open carry in this state and you are free to handle your firearm as long as you don't point it at someone or have the intent to cause someone fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
With that being said, I have no doubt that a non-government employee would have been treated differently in the same situation. Where I differ from the majority of opinions on the radio yesterday is that I'm not arguing for the officer to be punished, I'm arguing that us lowly citizens should be left alone when we don't break the law.
NOTE: I am not an attorney and you should never take legal advice from anyone on the internet. If you are interested in understanding Oregon's laws regarding to firearms please please please read the book UNDERSTANDING OREGON'S GUN LAWS.
Here is my take: we are a nation of laws. The police have to follow the same laws that we do. We should be treated the same when it comes to violations of the law.
So here is the law:
163.190 Menacing. (1) A person commits the crime of menacing if by word or conduct the person intentionally attempts to place another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury.
166.190 Pointing firearm at another; courts having jurisdiction over offense. Any person over the age of 12 years who, with or without malice, purposely points or aims any loaded or empty pistol, gun, revolver or other firearm, at or toward any other person within range of the firearm, except in self-defense, shall be fined upon conviction in any sum not less than $10 nor more than $500, or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or both. Justice courts have jurisdiction concurrent with the circuit court of the trial of violations of this section. When any person is charged before a justice court with violation of this section, the court shall, upon motion of the district attorney, at any time before trial, act as a committing magistrate, and if probable cause be established, hold such person to the grand jury.
That's it. Prove intent on the menacing or you have nothing. There is NO LAW regarding brandishing or displaying your firearm. You are free to open carry in this state and you are free to handle your firearm as long as you don't point it at someone or have the intent to cause someone fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
With that being said, I have no doubt that a non-government employee would have been treated differently in the same situation. Where I differ from the majority of opinions on the radio yesterday is that I'm not arguing for the officer to be punished, I'm arguing that us lowly citizens should be left alone when we don't break the law.
NOTE: I am not an attorney and you should never take legal advice from anyone on the internet. If you are interested in understanding Oregon's laws regarding to firearms please please please read the book UNDERSTANDING OREGON'S GUN LAWS.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
And good riddance
Clackamas jail pioneers system to identify illegal immigrants
Federal immigration authorities activated a new information-sharing system this week at the Clackamas County Jail, making it easier for deputies to identify criminal suspects who are in the country illegally.The system, developed by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, uses fingerprints, photos and biographical information. It will be extended to other Oregon counties in coming months as part of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Secure Communities initiative.
Since its launch in October 2008, ICE's Secure Communities initiative has identified more than 18,800 aliens nationwide charged with or convicted of Level 1 crimes, such as murder, rape and kidnapping. More than 4,000 of those have been deported.
ICE also has removed more than 25,000 foreign nationals charged with or convicted of Level 2 and 3 crimes, including burglary and property crimes.
I will wait patiently for the outcry from illegal alien apologists who claim that they only want to "keep families together" yet somehow oppose common sense ideas such as weeding out the worst of the worst to make sure that they get deported.
Why don't the groups that push amnesty applaud actions to rid our country of the scumbags who make the rest of the illegal alien population look worse than they already do? They could release a statement saying that "we support the idea of Juan stealing your job and your social security number but the minute he gets a DUI we want him gone!"
While I'm waiting for that statement we can at least rest easier knowing that an illegal alien who gets caught driving drunk will now be deported rather than released to kill American citizens.
Monday, April 05, 2010
Fat people to consider eating
Portland School Board To Consider Support For Measure 68
An Oregon measure aimed at making it easier to pay for new school buildings goes before the Portland school board Monday.Portland district staff have recommended board members support Ballot Measure 68 at their meeting tonight.
But it’ll be up to voters across Oregon to approve or reject the constitutional amendment, in May. The measure would allow the Oregon legislature to issue bonds to match voter-approved school district construction bonds. The state’s involvement would be new.
It's never enough. I would love to have a reporter ask the public school teacher's "what per pupil funding is enough to do the job." We all know the answer: "how much will you give us."
During this election cycle ask your local candidate "how much is needed." Get a real dollar figure. No one will ever give one because then they wouldn't be able to ask for more.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Thursday night ramblings
Couldn't states save money by not funding college educations for women? I mean, does it really take four years of school to learn how to use a dishwasher and make a sandwich?
I've realized that my ammunition habit needs a more stable funding source.
People who want government to take care of them should just go back to living at home with their parents instead of bothering the rest of us.
Why is it that the photo on Causa's website hide everyone's face? Are they afraid of something?
The only thing that sounds more fun than going to a woman's rights convention and making a whole bunch of "that's what she said" jokes would be going to a PETA meeting and clubbing a baby seal to death.
You can sign up for the Oregon Health Plan lottery to get your "universal care" in this state. I'm looking forward to the day when we crowd into coliseums and give a thumbs up or thumbs down to your hip replacement surgery.
The federal government controls how much water is in your toilet.
DHS is currently hiring a Diversity Development Manager. For a salary of $5,151.00 - $7,585.00 monthly we will probably get some humorless lesbian who only smiles at the thought of a teenage abortion.
I've realized that my ammunition habit needs a more stable funding source.
People who want government to take care of them should just go back to living at home with their parents instead of bothering the rest of us.
Why is it that the photo on Causa's website hide everyone's face? Are they afraid of something?
The only thing that sounds more fun than going to a woman's rights convention and making a whole bunch of "that's what she said" jokes would be going to a PETA meeting and clubbing a baby seal to death.
You can sign up for the Oregon Health Plan lottery to get your "universal care" in this state. I'm looking forward to the day when we crowd into coliseums and give a thumbs up or thumbs down to your hip replacement surgery.
The federal government controls how much water is in your toilet.
DHS is currently hiring a Diversity Development Manager. For a salary of $5,151.00 - $7,585.00 monthly we will probably get some humorless lesbian who only smiles at the thought of a teenage abortion.
Monday, March 29, 2010
What will they think of next? The cotton gin?
Researchers say stemless cherries would save money
Researchers from Washington State, Oregon State and Michigan State universities are in the second year of a four-year project to develop a mechanical harvester that could not only save growers money on harvest costs, but also remove stems from the cherries. The stems sometimes dent the fruit as it's shipped.
Gasp, America is going to innovate to become more productive and efficient? The writing is on the wall for illegal aliens to lose more of their stolen jobs while engineers, fabricators and operators will take over.If we ended the slave labor source that is illegal aliens then this positive change would come about that much sooner.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
If you love it so much, why don't you marry it?
Again, why do you fly the flag of the dunghole that you just left? Even after you are told to pretend that you like this country you can't help yourselves. I mean, you all could be featured on those "stupid criminals" shows.
[imagine the voice]
Hi, I'm Sheriff John Bunnel and what you are about to see will shock you. These criminals are here to steal from Americans, commit identity theft and generally engange in a culture of crime. Amazingly, one political party wants to reward them with amnesty but these illegals can't seem to follow the simple instructions to keep public opinion from turning against them.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
How stimulating
State jobs listings posted today 3/24
Eligibility Worker/Bilingual: English/Spanish
Receptionist/Screener/Bilingual: English/Spanish
Child Welfare Caseworker/Bilingual: English/Spanish
Child Welfare Caseworker/Bilingual: English/Spanish
How do you say "thank goodness for Measure 66/67" in Spanish? These are just one day's worth of state workers who have the job of catering to illegal aliens.
Eligibility Worker/Bilingual: English/Spanish
Receptionist/Screener/Bilingual: English/Spanish
Child Welfare Caseworker/Bilingual: English/Spanish
Child Welfare Caseworker/Bilingual: English/Spanish
How do you say "thank goodness for Measure 66/67" in Spanish? These are just one day's worth of state workers who have the job of catering to illegal aliens.
But it's Christmas for the sheeple
Nothing to see here folks. Move along. Don't question. Sure they use the word "control" a lot but they are just looking out for us. The insurance industry needs to be controlled. The financial industry needs to be controlled. Any industry that emits carbon needs to be controlled.
And certainly any individual who might make choices that are contrary to the central plan created by Washington DC need to be controlled. Don't drive that vehicle. Don't eat that food. Don't smoke in that bar. Don't build that suburban neighborhood.
Nothing to see here folks. Move along.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
I'm thinking about dropping my health insurance
The federal government is out of control. They do not have constitutional authority to require all Americans to buy a product/service.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Congress is about to pass an unconstitutional law
My Healthcare Plan
by Ann Coulter
It's a one-page bill creating a free market in health insurance. Let's all pause here for a moment so liberals can Google the term "free market."
In the first sentence, Congress will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to allow interstate competition in health insurance.
We can't have a free market in health insurance until Congress eliminates the antitrust exemption protecting health insurance companies from competition. If Democrats really wanted to punish insurance companies, which they manifestly do not, they'd make insurers compete.
Instead of insurance companies jumping to the tune of politicians bought by health-care lobbyists, they would jump to tune of hundreds of millions of Americans buying health insurance on the free market.
Go read the whole thing. Keep calling your "representatives" and get ready to have government workers practice preventative medicine on you.
NOTE: The "this mailbox is full" situation is worse than during the last amnesty attempt. It's hard to get through to these people.
by Ann Coulter
It's a one-page bill creating a free market in health insurance. Let's all pause here for a moment so liberals can Google the term "free market."
In the first sentence, Congress will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to allow interstate competition in health insurance.
We can't have a free market in health insurance until Congress eliminates the antitrust exemption protecting health insurance companies from competition. If Democrats really wanted to punish insurance companies, which they manifestly do not, they'd make insurers compete.
Instead of insurance companies jumping to the tune of politicians bought by health-care lobbyists, they would jump to tune of hundreds of millions of Americans buying health insurance on the free market.
Go read the whole thing. Keep calling your "representatives" and get ready to have government workers practice preventative medicine on you.
NOTE: The "this mailbox is full" situation is worse than during the last amnesty attempt. It's hard to get through to these people.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Get ready to push back (again)
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Washington D.C. We are counting on your viewership!
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When: March 19-22, 2010
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3/20 Saturday: 1:30pm Fax Congress, Sign Petitions, share on Facebook & Twitter
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
You don't say
Rampant Medical Marijuana Abuse attracting drug trafficking to Southern Oregon
Not only is Oregon one of the top seven Marijuana producing states, according to the Oregon Employer Drug-Free Initiative, but the state leads the nation in virtually every measure of substance abuse.
O.S.P. say they see more Marijuana trafficking linked to Southern Oregon, then any other region in the state, mainly due to the ambiguity and abuse stemmed from the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, which passed over ten years ago.
The number one medical condition claimed by medical marijuana applicants is "severe pain" with 23,346 patients. The much ballyhooed glaucoma has 404 patients. Way to be fooled Oregon voters.
Not only is Oregon one of the top seven Marijuana producing states, according to the Oregon Employer Drug-Free Initiative, but the state leads the nation in virtually every measure of substance abuse.
O.S.P. say they see more Marijuana trafficking linked to Southern Oregon, then any other region in the state, mainly due to the ambiguity and abuse stemmed from the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act, which passed over ten years ago.
The number one medical condition claimed by medical marijuana applicants is "severe pain" with 23,346 patients. The much ballyhooed glaucoma has 404 patients. Way to be fooled Oregon voters.
Monday, March 15, 2010
He's teaching your kids
Food, water should be free for all
Mohamed Jemmali University instructor
Like air, water, food and electricity can now be free. No more water or electric bills. Free trips to the grocery store. No more deaths and suffering due to poverty and famine. No more work is necessary once you own a home and a vehicle. No more crimes due to hunger and unemployment. Why aren’t we living in this world?
Really? This article reads like it was written by an idealistic 3rd grader not someone who is teaching at the University of Oregon.
Mohamed Jemmali University instructor
Like air, water, food and electricity can now be free. No more water or electric bills. Free trips to the grocery store. No more deaths and suffering due to poverty and famine. No more work is necessary once you own a home and a vehicle. No more crimes due to hunger and unemployment. Why aren’t we living in this world?
Really? This article reads like it was written by an idealistic 3rd grader not someone who is teaching at the University of Oregon.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Way to kill more jobs
Les Schwab Tire Centers Pays $2 Million to Settle Hiring Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it has resolved its gender-based hiring class lawsuit against Les Schwab Tire Centers of Washington, et al., and Les Schwab Tire Warehouse, Inc. for $2,000,000 and other corrective measures.
"The EEOC will continue to investigate employers and industries that have put women in certain types of jobs, and men in others. We hope Les Schwab becomes a model employer of women in the male-dominated tire industry."
The company is based in Bend, Oregon.
In related news I am currently preparing a lawsuit against both Ladies Home Journal and Cosmopolitan magazines for not featuring enough articles on power tools, work boots and trucks.
I am also going to do my part to fight this political correct nonsense and make sure that I don't allow any woman to change my tires at Les Schwab. Affirmative action employees aren't really the people I want touching the part of my vehicle that needs to contact the road when I'm going 65mph.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it has resolved its gender-based hiring class lawsuit against Les Schwab Tire Centers of Washington, et al., and Les Schwab Tire Warehouse, Inc. for $2,000,000 and other corrective measures.
"The EEOC will continue to investigate employers and industries that have put women in certain types of jobs, and men in others. We hope Les Schwab becomes a model employer of women in the male-dominated tire industry."
The company is based in Bend, Oregon.
In related news I am currently preparing a lawsuit against both Ladies Home Journal and Cosmopolitan magazines for not featuring enough articles on power tools, work boots and trucks.
I am also going to do my part to fight this political correct nonsense and make sure that I don't allow any woman to change my tires at Les Schwab. Affirmative action employees aren't really the people I want touching the part of my vehicle that needs to contact the road when I'm going 65mph.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Government acronyms are running wild
Police act swiftly after gun purchases
Concerns about an Oregon Department of Transportation employee who purchased several guns after being placed on leave prompted law enforcement across Southern Oregon to step in.
ODOT Communications Director Patrick Cooney said there were administrative, personnel matters involved that limited what the department could discuss.
However, the state agency had reported concerns about the man to law enforcement agencies, who started monitoring him, officials said.
Authorities were "extremely concerned" that the man may have been planning to retaliate against his employers, the news release said.
"Instead of being reactive, we took a proactive approach," OSP Sgt. Jeff Proulx said.
Police are holding the weapons for safekeeping, but no criminal charges have been filed.
ODOT: the same agency that wants to put a GPS device in your car. Perhaps this will facilitate the issuing of proactive speeding tickets.
OSP: arresting your for things that you haven't done but that a government worker imagines you could possibly do.
Several lessons should be taken from this. First, buy private. It is clear that the background checks are being used for more than just making sure that you can legally purchase a firearm.
Second, where is the Oregon ACLU? These guys have wild nightmares of an out-of-control government keeping child-porn out of taxpayer funded libraries but can't seem to comment on a citizen being taken from his home in the middle of the night on the whim of government officials?
Third, we aren't paranoid if they really are out to get us.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Concerns about an Oregon Department of Transportation employee who purchased several guns after being placed on leave prompted law enforcement across Southern Oregon to step in.
ODOT Communications Director Patrick Cooney said there were administrative, personnel matters involved that limited what the department could discuss.
However, the state agency had reported concerns about the man to law enforcement agencies, who started monitoring him, officials said.
Authorities were "extremely concerned" that the man may have been planning to retaliate against his employers, the news release said.
"Instead of being reactive, we took a proactive approach," OSP Sgt. Jeff Proulx said.
Police are holding the weapons for safekeeping, but no criminal charges have been filed.
ODOT: the same agency that wants to put a GPS device in your car. Perhaps this will facilitate the issuing of proactive speeding tickets.
OSP: arresting your for things that you haven't done but that a government worker imagines you could possibly do.
Several lessons should be taken from this. First, buy private. It is clear that the background checks are being used for more than just making sure that you can legally purchase a firearm.
Second, where is the Oregon ACLU? These guys have wild nightmares of an out-of-control government keeping child-porn out of taxpayer funded libraries but can't seem to comment on a citizen being taken from his home in the middle of the night on the whim of government officials?
Third, we aren't paranoid if they really are out to get us.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Give them a degree in "can't legally work"
Dream Act: Education equality -- or de facto amnesty?
Eugene City Councilors are set to vote Monday night on a controversial subject: Should undocumented immigrant students be allowed to pay in-state tuition at public universities?
Diego Hernandez, a University of Oregon senior with a double-major in ethnic studies and political science, thinks so.
"If we close the door on them," Hernandez asked, "what are they going to do?"
I think that a majority of Oregonians would respond to that questions by saying: "They will hopefully go home."
Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy supports the Dream Act. Councilor will vote on a resolution in support of the act Monday night. The vote will not affect the legislation, just show the council's support.
"In this case, we're talking about kids who spent their whole lives going to our public schools and want to have the same opportunities as everyone else," Piercy said.
They don't have the same opportunity because they can't legally have a job. What good is a college degree if you can't work? And aren't these illegal aliens just doing the jobs that Americans don't want to do? Jobs that apparently require a college education.
This is almost funny coming on the heels of the recent protest where spoiled brats whined that school is too expensive for them. I'm guessing that those same people support this idea. I'll let that irony sink in.
Eugene City Councilors are set to vote Monday night on a controversial subject: Should undocumented immigrant students be allowed to pay in-state tuition at public universities?
Diego Hernandez, a University of Oregon senior with a double-major in ethnic studies and political science, thinks so.
"If we close the door on them," Hernandez asked, "what are they going to do?"
I think that a majority of Oregonians would respond to that questions by saying: "They will hopefully go home."
Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy supports the Dream Act. Councilor will vote on a resolution in support of the act Monday night. The vote will not affect the legislation, just show the council's support.
"In this case, we're talking about kids who spent their whole lives going to our public schools and want to have the same opportunities as everyone else," Piercy said.
They don't have the same opportunity because they can't legally have a job. What good is a college degree if you can't work? And aren't these illegal aliens just doing the jobs that Americans don't want to do? Jobs that apparently require a college education.
This is almost funny coming on the heels of the recent protest where spoiled brats whined that school is too expensive for them. I'm guessing that those same people support this idea. I'll let that irony sink in.
Follow the money
FDIC Said to Encourage Pension Funds to Invest in Failed Banks
U.S. regulators are encouraging public pension funds that control more than $2 trillion to inject capital directly into the banking system by buying failed lenders, said people briefed on the matter.
Oregon’s retirement fund may contribute $100 million as regulators seek “the support of state pension funds to solve the crisis surrounding ongoing bank failures,” Jay Fewel, a senior investment officer at the Oregon State Treasury, said in a presentation made at the fund’s Feb. 24 meeting.
Government is investing money for political reasons and trying to pick winners and losers. They get to play with money like it isn't theirs. Oh wait, it isn't.
U.S. regulators are encouraging public pension funds that control more than $2 trillion to inject capital directly into the banking system by buying failed lenders, said people briefed on the matter.
Oregon’s retirement fund may contribute $100 million as regulators seek “the support of state pension funds to solve the crisis surrounding ongoing bank failures,” Jay Fewel, a senior investment officer at the Oregon State Treasury, said in a presentation made at the fund’s Feb. 24 meeting.
Government is investing money for political reasons and trying to pick winners and losers. They get to play with money like it isn't theirs. Oh wait, it isn't.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Classic Porltand
I've looked at many of the "students who want something for free" rally photos from Portland and have yet to find a woman wearing makeup.
Continue to insult those of us who are paying for your education in "black lesbian women studies" and see how far it gets you.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Be creative
TriMet Secure Bike Parking Facility Survey
TriMet is opening new secure bike parking facilities at Sunset, Beaverton and Gresham transit centers in May and June 2010. We'd like to give these facilities a name, and we want your help.
This project is funded by federal stimulus (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) money designated for maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
If you click the above link you will have an opportunity to choose "other" and give a suggestion as to what this facility should be named. If you are so inclined leave your suggestion in the comments section here. I'm up for a good laugh.
"Thanks for your feedback… We appreciate it! Watch for announcements about the new bike facilities later this spring. "
TriMet is opening new secure bike parking facilities at Sunset, Beaverton and Gresham transit centers in May and June 2010. We'd like to give these facilities a name, and we want your help.
This project is funded by federal stimulus (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) money designated for maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
If you click the above link you will have an opportunity to choose "other" and give a suggestion as to what this facility should be named. If you are so inclined leave your suggestion in the comments section here. I'm up for a good laugh.
"Thanks for your feedback… We appreciate it! Watch for announcements about the new bike facilities later this spring. "
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
If guns are outlawed... only our government masters and outlaws will have guns
NOTE: I will accept that guns don't deter crime or protect people when the secret service are disarmed.
Supreme Court Weighs Chicago's Strict Gun Ban
In 1982, Chicago imposed the strict gun ordinance to help combat rampant gang and firearm violence that plagued the city.
In court papers, lawyers for the city of Chicago pointed out that 402 of the 412 firearm homicides occurred with the use of handguns in 2008.
I believe that pretty much EVERYONE should be able to have guns. I'm in favor of high school kids storing guns in their locker when on the rifle team. That being said, I don't think that the city of Chicago lawyers should have guns because they are clearly so stupid that they would only be a danger to themselves and others.
They banned handguns and then argue that since so many handguns were used in murders the ban should stay in effect...
Court Hears Second Amendment Debate On City Ban
Paul McGrath was an aide to Mayor Byrne who helped craft the city's anti-gun legislation. He believes doing away with the gun restrictions would be a bad idea.
"If our gun control law is struck down, there will be more guns," McGrath said. "Do we want more guns?"
Yes, we want more guns. In fact, I can't think of a good limit on the number of guns that I would like to purchase. Heck, just in the category of shotguns I can think of at least 5 more that I really really need. But I guess that before I exercise my God-given and constitutionally protected right I should check with Mr. McGrath to see if he thinks that it is a "bad idea."
Clearly our rights should be subject to the "bad idea" test on a regular basis.
Supreme Court Weighs Chicago's Strict Gun Ban
In 1982, Chicago imposed the strict gun ordinance to help combat rampant gang and firearm violence that plagued the city.
In court papers, lawyers for the city of Chicago pointed out that 402 of the 412 firearm homicides occurred with the use of handguns in 2008.
I believe that pretty much EVERYONE should be able to have guns. I'm in favor of high school kids storing guns in their locker when on the rifle team. That being said, I don't think that the city of Chicago lawyers should have guns because they are clearly so stupid that they would only be a danger to themselves and others.
They banned handguns and then argue that since so many handguns were used in murders the ban should stay in effect...
Court Hears Second Amendment Debate On City Ban
Paul McGrath was an aide to Mayor Byrne who helped craft the city's anti-gun legislation. He believes doing away with the gun restrictions would be a bad idea.
"If our gun control law is struck down, there will be more guns," McGrath said. "Do we want more guns?"
Yes, we want more guns. In fact, I can't think of a good limit on the number of guns that I would like to purchase. Heck, just in the category of shotguns I can think of at least 5 more that I really really need. But I guess that before I exercise my God-given and constitutionally protected right I should check with Mr. McGrath to see if he thinks that it is a "bad idea."
Clearly our rights should be subject to the "bad idea" test on a regular basis.
Monday, March 01, 2010
Seattle Times writer with witty lines about guns
Supreme Court to scrutinize state, local gun laws
State and local gun laws are in the cross hairs as the Supreme Court prepares for a historic oral argument Tuesday.
In the crosshairs... I don't get it? Oh, because some rifles have scopes with crosshair reticles. That is SO funny and witty. I wish that I was a brilliant newspaper journalist so that I could come up with clever lines like that.
The conservative majority that struck down Washington, D.C.'s handgun ban in 2008 appears poised to stretch the Second Amendment further. The session Tuesday will let justices test-fire arguments in a case in which the reasoning could be as intriguing as the outcome.
For gun owners and lawmakers, McDonald v. City of Chicago presents one bottom line: If the court agrees that the Second Amendment covers state and local governments, as seems likely, some but not all gun restrictions will be blown away.
Blown away... I don't get it...
For constitutional scholars, the court's means may be as important as its ends. To eliminate Chicago's gun ban, court conservatives could end up overturning a 137-year-old precedent that has hindered the expansion of new rights.
Let me explain to Seattle Times writer Michael Doyle a very simple truth. We have a right to keep and bear arms. This is not a "new" right. This is a natural right that our constitution prevents government from infringing upon.
In my world this means:
Background checks = government has no business doing them.
Issuing "licenses" to carry concealed = government has no business doing them.
Restricting capacity, style or cyclic rate of fire = government has no business doing it.
If you want a good example about how the unconstitutional NFA (national firearms act) is the dumbest thing ever:
This firearm has a fake suppressor to keep the barrel over 16" in length because it is a rifle due to it's buttstock.
This is the EXACT SAME FIREARM but since it it has the buttstock removed it is considered a pistol and does not need to be 16" in length.
Now you can purchase an SBR (short barrel rifle) as long as you tithe the government with $200 or if you are better than the rest of us and you work for government you can possess these weapons in your official capacity as "better than citizens."
State and local gun laws are in the cross hairs as the Supreme Court prepares for a historic oral argument Tuesday.
In the crosshairs... I don't get it? Oh, because some rifles have scopes with crosshair reticles. That is SO funny and witty. I wish that I was a brilliant newspaper journalist so that I could come up with clever lines like that.
The conservative majority that struck down Washington, D.C.'s handgun ban in 2008 appears poised to stretch the Second Amendment further. The session Tuesday will let justices test-fire arguments in a case in which the reasoning could be as intriguing as the outcome.
For gun owners and lawmakers, McDonald v. City of Chicago presents one bottom line: If the court agrees that the Second Amendment covers state and local governments, as seems likely, some but not all gun restrictions will be blown away.
Blown away... I don't get it...
For constitutional scholars, the court's means may be as important as its ends. To eliminate Chicago's gun ban, court conservatives could end up overturning a 137-year-old precedent that has hindered the expansion of new rights.
Let me explain to Seattle Times writer Michael Doyle a very simple truth. We have a right to keep and bear arms. This is not a "new" right. This is a natural right that our constitution prevents government from infringing upon.
In my world this means:
Background checks = government has no business doing them.
Issuing "licenses" to carry concealed = government has no business doing them.
Restricting capacity, style or cyclic rate of fire = government has no business doing it.
If you want a good example about how the unconstitutional NFA (national firearms act) is the dumbest thing ever:
This firearm has a fake suppressor to keep the barrel over 16" in length because it is a rifle due to it's buttstock.
This is the EXACT SAME FIREARM but since it it has the buttstock removed it is considered a pistol and does not need to be 16" in length.
Now you can purchase an SBR (short barrel rifle) as long as you tithe the government with $200 or if you are better than the rest of us and you work for government you can possess these weapons in your official capacity as "better than citizens."
Bravo to Bunning
I really had thought that we had reached a point where unemployment benefits would be extended forever. When"it's for the children" trumps the constitution and how do we pay for it is a consideration for another generation it is refreshing to see Jim Bunning demanding to know where the money is to extend unemployment benefits. (a term that I despise, there should be no "benefit" to being unemployed)
Of course, everyone now calls him heartless which is clearly more important than the issue of "how long should your unemployment INSURANCE last?"
Should it be 3 years? 20 months? Someone on the name calling side throw out a number so that we can hold you to it at some point.
Of course, everyone now calls him heartless which is clearly more important than the issue of "how long should your unemployment INSURANCE last?"
Should it be 3 years? 20 months? Someone on the name calling side throw out a number so that we can hold you to it at some point.
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