Comments on: Porkulus: Delaying the inevitable http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:54:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Another example of waste and abuse http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2769678 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Another example of waste and abuse Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:56:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2769678 [...] package has created few jobs except those of high-paid bureaucrats, and have saved none except for state paper-pushers whose jobs got rescued from overdue re-evaluations.  In this case, though, we only lost $10 [...] [...] package has created few jobs except those of high-paid bureaucrats, and have saved none except for state paper-pushers whose jobs got rescued from overdue re-evaluations.  In this case, though, we only lost $10 [...]

]]> By: MRMIKE http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2554978 MRMIKE Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:15:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2554978 THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME REDISTRIBUTION AGENCY NOTICE MAKING YOUR LAST VOTE COUNT ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYEES JANUARY 30 2009 Agenda Summery In keeping with the new administration policies, the Redistribution Police will be at your place of business to confirm compliance with the OBAMA regulations. The items under review will include payroll, uniforms, access to pre-selected union officials, and social conformity Effective immediately All wages earned by every employee will be pooled together and will be disbursed evenly among all employees. To those employees who are slated for overtime hours, we would like to salute you for your continued patriotism in contributing to the overall welfare of others. Those not working overtime hours, please remember to thank those who are contributing extra for your well deserved increase in wages. Government issued uniforms will be handed out to all workers at the end of the compliance meeting Items to bring from home Please bring the following possessions from home for redistribution 1) All motor vehicles titles that are considered excess as defined in Redistribution code section 23.124( automobile ownership allowances). This is to include all titles for boats, motorcycles, ATV’s, recreation vehicles, or any motorized vehicle (a government tow truck will be sent for all vehicles) 2) All excess personal items as defined in Redistribution code section 56. 498 (personal possession allowance). This includes clothing, furniture, dishware, garden tools, wood working tools, electronics, and entertainment items, 3) All excess jewelry and other valuable items as defined in Redistribution code 908.672 (valuable possession allowance) 4) All excess food and drink as defined in Redistribution code 5783.854 ( nutritional allowance) BE ADVISED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOMES WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM INSPECTIONS BY AGENCY PERSONEL AND VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW FROM EACH ACCORDING TO THEIR SKILL ------TO EACH ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME

REDISTRIBUTION AGENCY NOTICE

MAKING YOUR LAST VOTE COUNT
ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYEES
JANUARY 30 2009
Agenda Summery
In keeping with the new administration policies, the Redistribution Police will be at your place of business to confirm compliance with the OBAMA regulations. The items under review will include payroll, uniforms, access to pre-selected union officials, and social conformity
Effective immediately All wages earned by every employee will be pooled together and will be disbursed evenly among all employees. To those employees who are slated for overtime hours, we would like to salute you for your continued patriotism in contributing to the overall welfare of others.
Those not working overtime hours, please remember to thank those who are contributing extra for your well deserved increase in wages.
Government issued uniforms will be handed out to all workers at the end of the compliance meeting
Items to bring from home
Please bring the following possessions from home for redistribution
1) All motor vehicles titles that are considered excess as defined in Redistribution code section 23.124( automobile ownership allowances). This is to include all titles for boats, motorcycles, ATV’s, recreation vehicles, or any motorized vehicle (a government tow truck will be sent for all vehicles)
2) All excess personal items as defined in Redistribution code section 56. 498
(personal possession allowance). This includes clothing, furniture, dishware, garden tools, wood working tools, electronics, and entertainment items,
3) All excess jewelry and other valuable items as defined in Redistribution code 908.672 (valuable possession allowance)
4) All excess food and drink as defined in Redistribution code 5783.854 ( nutritional allowance)
BE ADVISED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOMES WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM INSPECTIONS BY AGENCY PERSONEL AND VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW
FROM EACH ACCORDING TO THEIR SKILL ——TO EACH ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS

]]> By: What Did the States Do With Their Stimulus Money? — Behind Blue Lines http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2554582 What Did the States Do With Their Stimulus Money? — Behind Blue Lines Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:07:30 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2554582 [...] to Ed Morrissey on the WashPo [...] [...] to Ed Morrissey on the WashPo [...]

]]> By: jeffn21 http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2552594 jeffn21 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:27:46 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2552594 <blockquote>The states can always double fines for speeding on the Interstate. Or, hell, triple ‘em. Akzed on August 11, 2009 at 4:43 PM </blockquote> Don't give them ideas. Cops are already on the road writing tickets 24-7. Not a day goes by that I don't see 2-3 officers writing tickets on my way to and from work. There are a lot of really dumb expenses that cities and states can cut.

The states can always double fines for speeding on the Interstate. Or, hell, triple ‘em.

Akzed on August 11, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Don’t give them ideas. Cops are already on the road writing tickets 24-7. Not a day goes by that I don’t see 2-3 officers writing tickets on my way to and from work.

There are a lot of really dumb expenses that cities and states can cut.

]]> By: A New 2010 Firestorm? | Conservative Cabbie http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2551612 A New 2010 Firestorm? | Conservative Cabbie Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:16:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2551612 [...] State finances are a disaster. Two thirds of states will be running a deficit next year. but what makes it even worse, is that the stimulus has pushed back the impact of this financial black hole: As states across the country grapple with the worst economy in decades, most have cut services, forced workers to take unpaid days off, shut offices several days a month and scrambled to find new sources of revenue. [...] [...] State finances are a disaster. Two thirds of states will be running a deficit next year. but what makes it even worse, is that the stimulus has pushed back the impact of this financial black hole: As states across the country grapple with the worst economy in decades, most have cut services, forced workers to take unpaid days off, shut offices several days a month and scrambled to find new sources of revenue. [...]

]]> By: ginaswo http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2549110 ginaswo Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:50:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2549110 Yes the state budget battles are at the wire now.. here in AZ we are cutting spending AND cutting taxes :) we will have a 1cent sales tax increase in a special election for 2 yrs and it goes back down, in exchange we get cuts in corp tax, pers income tax, prop tax... see <a href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/az-budget-battle-jan-brewer-proposes-a-tax-deal-that-benefits-everyone/" rel="nofollow">here</a> Yes the state budget battles are at the wire now..

here in AZ we are cutting spending AND cutting taxes :)
we will have a 1cent sales tax increase in a special election for 2 yrs and it goes back down, in exchange we get cuts in corp tax, pers income tax, prop tax…

see here

]]> By: Dr. ZhivBlago http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2549016 Dr. ZhivBlago Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:31:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2549016 The bad thing is when that loaf of day-old Wonder Bread costs $5.00 due to inflation, our food stamps will be over stretched...this is an outrage!!!!! The bad thing is when that loaf of day-old Wonder Bread costs $5.00 due to inflation, our food stamps will be over stretched…this is an outrage!!!!!

]]> By: Rewarding Bad Behavior http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548816 Rewarding Bad Behavior Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:44:29 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548816 <strong>A Johnny Reb in a Yankee World...</strong> ... A Johnny Reb in a Yankee World…

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]]> By: PackerBronco http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548815 PackerBronco Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:43:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548815 <blockquote>The fact is, this administration thought if you just throw money out the window, it would help…no plan, no accountability, just pretty words. right2bright on August 11, 2009 at 5:19 PM</blockquote> They thought it would help THEM, their supporters, their friends in government, and their reelection chances by sending pork to the home district. It was never intended to help YOU.

The fact is, this administration thought if you just throw money out the window, it would help…no plan, no accountability, just pretty words.

right2bright on August 11, 2009 at 5:19 PM

They thought it would help THEM, their supporters, their friends in government, and their reelection chances by sending pork to the home district. It was never intended to help YOU.

]]> By: GarandFan http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548755 GarandFan Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:36:46 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548755 Bet one of those states could use an extra $116 million right now. Oooops! Sorry! It went to Pelosi's San Francisco Bay harvest mouse. Priorities ya know! Bet one of those states could use an extra $116 million right now. Oooops! Sorry! It went to Pelosi’s San Francisco Bay harvest mouse. Priorities ya know!

]]> By: MarkTheGreat http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548728 MarkTheGreat Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:30:46 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548728 <blockquote>Hey - is that a unicorn over there? johnnybgood on August 11, 2009 at 5:09 PM</blockquote> I think it's a squirel

Hey – is that a unicorn over there?

johnnybgood on August 11, 2009 at 5:09 PM

I think it’s a squirel

]]> By: bradley11 http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548725 bradley11 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:30:34 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548725 The porkulus jobs "created" by Obama were bogus: here in south Georgia, our regional library hired THREE "stimulus" employees paid for by the porkfest. The jobs were only for a month each, and two of the three "hires" didn't last two weeks. "Work" required them to decipher numbers and read titles and re-stack books in alphabetical order, and it was too tough and gave one a headache, so she refused to do the work. Two quit. The third gutted it out for the entire month. Take a wild guess which ethnic demographic these three "workers" were in, and you'd be right. In the end, the library had to change the job requirements including the ability to read and spell and count to at least ten, which is a statement in itself on the quality of education today. The porkulus jobs “created” by Obama were bogus: here in south Georgia, our regional library hired THREE “stimulus” employees paid for by the porkfest. The jobs were only for a month each, and two of the three “hires” didn’t last two weeks. “Work” required them to decipher numbers and read titles and re-stack books in alphabetical order, and it was too tough and gave one a headache, so she refused to do the work. Two quit. The third gutted it out for the entire month. Take a wild guess which ethnic demographic these three “workers” were in, and you’d be right.

In the end, the library had to change the job requirements including the ability to read and spell and count to at least ten, which is a statement in itself on the quality of education today.

]]> By: MarkTheGreat http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548707 MarkTheGreat Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:27:54 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548707 What are the odds of Obama looking to nationalize 401Ks, the way Argentina nationalized their pension accounts? What are the odds of Obama looking to nationalize 401Ks, the way Argentina nationalized their pension accounts?

]]> By: MarkTheGreat http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548696 MarkTheGreat Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:26:29 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548696 I seem to remember some discussion about states that accepted porkulus spending are now on the hook for things like extended unemployment benefits and other expenses that they can't cut back on, even though porkulus funds are gone. Do any of our local trolls want to step up and repeat their attacks on those governors who didn't want to accept porkulus funds? I seem to remember some discussion about states that accepted porkulus spending are now on the hook for things like extended unemployment benefits and other expenses that they can’t cut back on, even though porkulus funds are gone.

Do any of our local trolls want to step up and repeat their attacks on those governors who didn’t want to accept porkulus funds?

]]> By: scalleywag http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548669 scalleywag Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:20:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548669 They don't even know where most of that stimulus money went. Responsible government, hello, can you please take over my health care now? They don’t even know where most of that stimulus money went. Responsible government, hello, can you please take over my health care now?

]]> By: scalleywag http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548666 scalleywag Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:19:30 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548666 <blockquote>forest on August 11, 2009 at 5:11 PM</blockquote> Don't forget swastika flashing! /sar

forest on August 11, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Don’t forget swastika flashing! /sar

]]> By: right2bright http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548663 right2bright Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:19:10 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548663 McCain stated something pretty good the other day when challenged that the stimulus is working. He said something like if you pump in over 1 trillion dollars, you would expect something, somewhere to improve...but we have seen even very little of that. * The fact is, this administration thought if you just throw money out the window, it would help...no plan, no accountability, just pretty words. McCain stated something pretty good the other day when challenged that the stimulus is working.
He said something like if you pump in over 1 trillion dollars, you would expect something, somewhere to improve…but we have seen even very little of that.
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The fact is, this administration thought if you just throw money out the window, it would help…no plan, no accountability, just pretty words.

]]> By: cmsinaz http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548662 cmsinaz Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:18:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548662 <blockquote>O/T: Dem Rep Who Opposes Photo ID To Vote Is Now Requiring Photo ID For Town Halls VibrioCocci on August 11, 2009 at 4:50 PM </blockquote> PRICELESS! what a maroon

O/T: Dem Rep Who Opposes Photo ID To Vote Is Now Requiring Photo ID For Town Halls

VibrioCocci on August 11, 2009 at 4:50 PM

PRICELESS! what a maroon

]]> By: Patrick S http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548656 Patrick S Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:18:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548656 Boy, if only there were a political philosophy that espoused limited government. :| Boy, if only there were a political philosophy that espoused limited government. :|

]]> By: izoneguy http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548649 izoneguy Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:15:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548649 <blockquote>O/T: Dem Rep Who Opposes Photo ID To Vote Is Now Requiring Photo ID For Town Halls VibrioCocci on August 11, 2009 at 4:50 PM</blockquote> Republicans need to hammer that home -NO ILLEGAL ALIEN VOTING...

O/T: Dem Rep Who Opposes Photo ID To Vote Is Now Requiring Photo ID For Town Halls

VibrioCocci on August 11, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Republicans need to hammer that home -NO ILLEGAL ALIEN VOTING…

]]> By: izoneguy http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548648 izoneguy Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:14:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548648 <blockquote>WHY DON’T THEY JUST RAISE TAXES? bloggless on August 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM</blockquote> WHY DON'T THEY JUST QUIT SPENDING??? Cash For Clunkers..... On One Billion spent - It will cost $800 Million on interest for every billion stolen from the taxpayer.... It will cost $400 Million in lost gasoline tax revenue because the new cars will get better gas milage. The Stimulus was ONE GIANT LEFTY goodie bag....most of the jobs are going to government & union employees....most jobs will only be temporary.

WHY DON’T THEY JUST RAISE TAXES?

bloggless on August 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM

WHY DON’T THEY JUST QUIT SPENDING???

Cash For Clunkers…..

On One Billion spent – It will cost $800 Million on interest for every billion stolen from the taxpayer….

It will cost $400 Million in lost gasoline tax revenue because the new cars
will get better gas milage.

The Stimulus was ONE GIANT LEFTY goodie bag….most of the jobs are
going to government & union employees….most jobs will only be temporary.

]]> By: barnone http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548647 barnone Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:14:28 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548647 <blockquote>O/T: Dem Rep Who Opposes Photo ID To Vote Is Now Requiring Photo ID For Town Halls VibrioCocci on August 11, 2009 at 4:50 PM</blockquote> Perfect solution: Hold TownHalls in ER's, School Registrations and at the SocSec office and only citizens can get in!

O/T: Dem Rep Who Opposes Photo ID To Vote Is Now Requiring Photo ID For Town Halls

VibrioCocci on August 11, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Perfect solution: Hold TownHalls in ER’s, School Registrations and at the SocSec office and only citizens can get in!

]]> By: forest http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548640 forest Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:11:18 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548640 <blockquote>Loving parents don’t let politicians bury their children with debt. beatcanvas on August 11, 2009 at 5:05 PM </blockquote> You sound like one of those rabid right-wing un-American Nazi Klansman mercenary mobsters!

Loving parents don’t let politicians bury their children with debt.

beatcanvas on August 11, 2009 at 5:05 PM

You sound like one of those rabid right-wing un-American Nazi Klansman mercenary mobsters!

]]> By: johnnybgood http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548636 johnnybgood Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:09:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548636 Porkzilla has taxied onto the runway and is about to blast off baby! It's gonna create/save jobs, it's gonna be nitrous oxide to jam this economy into overdrive like nothing ever seen or heard. Tax revenues are going to skyrocket. Govmt coffers will be overflowing with funds to distribute to the masses. Growth in GDP will probably top out at a robust 7% in just a few short months. Awesome jobs will be all over the place just waiting for you and I to pick them up and get rich. Get on board this train, cause it's takin off. Just you wait, you'll see. Hey - is that a unicorn over there? Porkzilla has taxied onto the runway and is about to blast off baby! It’s gonna create/save jobs, it’s gonna be nitrous oxide to jam this economy into overdrive like nothing ever seen or heard. Tax revenues are going to skyrocket. Govmt coffers will be overflowing with funds to distribute to the masses. Growth in GDP will probably top out at a robust 7% in just a few short months. Awesome jobs will be all over the place just waiting for you and I to pick them up and get rich. Get on board this train, cause it’s takin off. Just you wait, you’ll see. Hey – is that a unicorn over there?

]]> By: cmsinaz http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/11/porkulus-delaying-the-inevitable/comment-page-1/#comment-2548637 cmsinaz Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:09:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/?p=61680#comment-2548637 surprise, surprise, surprise.... not surprise, surprise, surprise….

not

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