Unions Throw a Clinker in Massive Snow Storm

We have all heard about the unbelievable snow storm in New York after Christmas. What you might have not heard about was the news coming out about the sanitation officers who ordered a "Blue Flu" slowdown to make snow removal come to a halt.

Why would they do this? According to sources self centered bosses were angry at their bosses because of budget cuts and layoffs. The claim is accurate as sanitation workers told the scheme to City Councilman Dan Halloran.

Halloran said,  "They were told to take off routes and not plow some main arteries. They were told to make the mayor pay for the layoffs, the reduction of ranks for the supervisors, and shrinking the rolls of the rank -and- file."

As a consequence people were trapped in their houses for days. Even worse emergency equipment could not get through. Causing two people, including a baby, to die.

There is now opening up of an investigation. This really shows how unions believe they are a law unto themselves and are above the law. And has caused an uproar concerning giving monopoly bargaining rights to first responders.

Unions have a very large war chest in tens of billions of dollars taken fron union dues. 60% of people in unions do not want their dues used for political reasons. In fact, lets just give this money back to the people who work so hard every day. These monies are thrown around congress like no tomorrow. We need to pass a law that is is unlawful for unions to use dues in this manner and take their power away. Unfortunately congressmen and women use this money in power plays.

Democrats Are Scared of Gov. Mike Huckabee

How do I know this? Recently I was with my representative here in Illinois. He had to go outside for a photo opt and said for me to wait he would come back. I went to visit him because he did not vote for the health care bill. However right now he says he will not cross line to repeal it. As he was gone I talked with his aides and they said  90% of the calls he was receiving were in favor of his vote. We talked for several minutes and I had mentioned that I had been to a Mike Huckabee book signing. What happened next was very unexpected when I said the Governors name they literally jumped back. Believe me, they are afraid of the Gov. and the reason? They know this is someone who has the potential to beat Obama.  I don't know at this time if Huck will run, but it is good to know there is someone they are afraid of.

Boehner's Speech Humble But Strong

It is interesting that after Pelosi's speech which was longer than Boehner's. And also contained material that is not usually in a loser's speech before giving the gavel over. Nancy finally ended and sat down!!
Boehner came forth with a humble but strong description of what he hoped to do in the next congress.

He started with "We gather at a time of great challenges", and did not fail to mention giving America back to the people. He also added  "American people want a congress that is accessible."

First duty to Cut Congress's own Budget.
Legislation will be more focused and scrutinized.
We will listen to the people.
      *Open Debate without being disagreeable.
      *Peoples will be done
      *Build trust
      *Common good is why we serve
      *Do what we say we are going to do

He continued to say America is an ideal. "We will not always agree on what is right." "We can disagree without being disagreeable." It was a clear, short and concise message.

It is said he is not a partisan person.  He has been  known to reach over to the other side. His one statement I really liked, "This is the Peoples Congress."

Yesterday was a turning point for our country. Maybe it took an Obama to make us wake up and realize how important our Constitution is and the freedom it gives us. It is a revival of love and concern for this Country God Bless America

Is it Spring Yet?

The first week of January marks an important event in my life. The Gurney's seed catalog arrives. This brings hope in my heart that winter will not last forever. The last few winters in Chicago have been severe. Winter before last we achieved the most severe in 30 years. Such an honor. Before Christmas this year we got blasted. Everyday more snow and more shoveling. This is our first winter without my husband. You really don't know all the things your mate does until they are gone. I am thinking did I always thank him for doing this or did I just expect it from him? It is still cold but for a while the snow has stopped. Which gives me time to contemplate where am I going to plant things this year. He always said I had too many flowers. But gardening is my passion. He did however enjoy what I did do. So now it is time to map out my strategy. This keeps me going until March when I can start working on the yard. Oh, I know it is impulsive and to some people sounds nuts. But I have my Gurney's and a lot to look forward to.

Is it Getting Nuts or What?

I thought with the new year and the elections things would be getting better. But the last few days have been nuts. Even in my personal life where yesterday I missed a very important Dr.'s visit. Came home tired and turned on the TV and I stood in amazement at all the things that were happening. Repeal the Bill  and all the rest. Then sirens coming down  my street and helicopters hovering over my house.

Get up this morning and it is worse. Pakistan is imploding. Gas $3.50 a gallon here in Chicago. Now Obama sees there's a problem. Surprised? We haven't been pumping since the oil spill. Now we need to drill.

Napalitono decides to visit Israel about airport security.  Shouldn't she have done this two years ago? Now 16 airports have their own security and many to follow. What does that say for the TSA? Do you feel safe? There are three things the Israeli's do #1 Officers are trained to detect deception by looking at people and asking them questions. #2 Israeli's Profile highly #3 Their system works.

And if that is not enough 4,000 to 5,000 dead birds land in a town in Arkansas and hundred of thousands of dead fish die. They say they aren't connected?? And to top it off Hillary looks adorningly at Chavez.

And this is only the 4th day of the year. Happy New Year everyone.

Healthcare Takeover Growing Larger

What is socialism? A very simple definition - government takeover of private business. I was in the fabric store and came out. I had been talking to a customer in line inside. As I came out she followed me and said, "What  is wrong with free medicine anyway. " "The main problem, I said, It's not free."  I was at the corner diner and a man said to another man "Everything is Europe is fee. Here we have to pay for everything" The other man laid into him and explained how it is not free. This argument goes on day after day in America. I stood outside the fabric store for over an hour explaining how it isn't free. At the end she started coming around to what I was saying. During the discussion I explained to her the high taxes Canadians pay because of the health care and how they forsake their own system and come across the border to America for their care. THERE IS NOTHING FREE ABOUT OBAMACARE!!
New rules start today for the heath care companies that the insured receive 80% of the money sent in by customers. Sounds so good doesn't it {Washington Post}

But what would happen if the government came in and told you Mr. Private Business Man how much you could spend on your clients and what to do with it?  This has been my main contention all along. If they can take over heath care they can take over anybodies company.

They also can according to the Post spend the remaining 15% to 20% of the money on salaries, marketing and overhead. Oh thank you for telling us how to spent the rest of the money. This is a disaster coming. I have accounting knowledge and this is not how a company functions. You need more than 20% to operate a company.

And what has happened because of this new ruling. Insurance companies have spent 2010 raising premiums.

And who gets the bill in the end? US- we get it in the neck. The middle class Americans who are already carrying the load and taxes we get hit again. To which I say "REPEAL THE BILL."

Continuation of Obama's new Tactics

How will the new year go? For congress not to well. The Republicans will block every thing coming down the pike. So Obama must discover new tactics. He bypassed congress and set limits on carbons through the EPA. He is still a firm believer in global warming even with the scientific evidence coming out. He would if he could become a law unto himself. How did he do it? He used the Clean Air Act. Jan. 2nd new carbon limits and regulations drawn up by EPA will start. Permits will now be required by all companies who use greenhouse gases. The administration said a 2007 Supreme Ct. ruling gave them the authority to do this. Many believe these regulations will kill jobs.
Six executive branch officials were appointed instead of a vote in the Senate. The most controversial appointment, James Cole, will fill #2 position in justice department. What is Cole's main problem? He agrees with administrations idea that Islamic terrorist should be tried in criminal court. A system we have already seen does not work. Obama has one of the worst records in appointees being confirmed.
Now over the weekend he has been signing executive orders right and left. God only knows what those are all about.
How will the new year go? Not much will get passed. In his frustration Obama will try regulations and other means that do not require a house vote. Just like recently he put the death panels back in the health care bill. He will issue a lot of executive orders. This is the start of his new tactics for the rest of his presidency. This is the most underhanded President we have ever had in our times.