Posts Tagged ‘New York’
Harold Ford Jr. – Carpetbagger and flip-flopper
There’s always one thing about politicians from Tennessee that I’ve never quite understood. The bigger the stage they play to, the further to the left the go.
Read MoreBasic algebra not so basic in New York
The New York Daily News article used the words shocking and disturbing to describe the math problem on display by college freshman who graduated from New York City high schools. Are they kidding? Are you telling me they did not see this coming?
Read MoreDemocrat on the ropes discovers Reagan’s rules
I am late getting this up but it is oh so instructive. It also shows that while all Democrats may not understand … at least one says he does. I just couldn’t decide whether to make this an economics or political post. Hope I got it right. From Friday’s morning Joe, NY Governor David Patterson…
Read MoreMore teachers paid to do nothing: 700 in New York City alone
In early May I wrote about an LA Times article on teachers being paid to do nothing while their fitness to teach is under review. Now the Associated Press is digging into 700 New York City teachers who spend their days in “rubber rooms” occasionally fighting about seating assignments.
Read MoreNice… Paychex founder goes Galt on New York – sort of
By the pure definition, Paychex founder Tom Golisano is not going John Galt. He’s not working less or withdrawling his talents from society in an effort to keep his efforts from eventual state ownership. But Golisano can make a business and family decision to legally ensure the the state gets as little tax revenue from…
Read MoreAir Force One in Manhattan – Carbon pollution winner? Update: How much did this cost?
The aircraft flying over the southern tip of Manhattan today seems to have caused quite a kerfuffle. Often referred to as Air Force One, either SAM28000 or SAM29000 – a specialized version of Boeing’s 747-200B – took three leisurely passes over the Statue of Liberty and New York City this morning. Since the folks who…
Read MoreLimbaugh to pull out of New York
I understand Limbaugh’s situation is an individual case, but when you target high-wage earners with putative income taxes, those high-wage earners have the ability to work somewhere else. And sometimes they do.
Read MoreMiracle On 48th Street
A US Air is forced to make a landing in the Hudson River … A320 headed for Charlotte. 150 Passengers reportedly all got off safely. One is Jeff from Norwalk, Connecticut. He’s interviewed here by Fox News. If you know who this might be … please send me a message through the contact page. All…
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