Tea Party Eve

Tomorrow is, of course, tax day.  That means two things:  tomorrow is the Middle Georgia Tax Day Tea Party, and that people are stressed about having to pay their taxes.  This year, people plan on being more frugal with their refunds, which some worry could harm the economy.

 

John Avlon points out that to be consistent and non-partisan the Tea Parties have to address the big spending of the Bush years.  Don't worry, we're covered.

 

We have more on this DHS report about "rightwing extremism" today.  Texas Governor Rick Perry would be included in the category of "rightwing extremist" because he supports a state sovereignty resolution being considered in his state.  Here's the full text, if you'd like to read it.

 

It took over a week, but the United Nations Security Council finally managed to agree to write a letter to Kim Jong-Mentally-Il telling him how angry they are about North Korea's rocket launch.  Also featured in national security amateur hour, the United States is considering dropping the condition that Iran shut down their nuclear facilities for talks.

 

From the peaceful, serene, loving, caring religion of Islam, we get the story of the Taliban killing a young couple for eloping.

 

For the media, when government doesn't cut employees despite budget cutbacks it's using "ingenuity" and being "resourceful."  For me, it's just continuing to take from taxpayers.

 

We are getting more information about those Navy SEAL snipers who took out the Somali pirates Sunday.  They have had more than three years of specialized training to make that kind of shot.

 

With amnesty likely to come back next month, we have an illegal alien stack today.  Illegals are claiming tax credits that they're not supposed to be eligible for and are costing the state of Florida alone over $3,800,000,000 every year.  Also, don't forget they're reproducing rapidly.

 

Add this to the list of reasons for GM's money woes:  they are recalling 1.5 million cars made between 1997 and 2003 because of possible engine fires.  If you make your product correctly the first time, then this kind of thing won't happen, and you might not face bankruptcy.

 

A woman in Brazil survived being shot in the chest because of the money she had stuffed in her bra.  Keep that in mind before you go shopping in the Macon Mall, which will probably get a new precinct of the Macon Police Department.

 

Macon will close their gas chamber for killing unwanted animals this week.  I don't know which is more humane, but the problem is not the method, but the need to kill the animals.  At the risk of sounding like Bob Barker, please have your pets spayed and neutered, folks.

 

The Georgia Board of Regents has a meeting today.  They will consider raising tuition at state colleges and universities.  A lot of the money will come from lottery funds.

 

The state legislature approved money to buy land that's not actually for sale.

 

Cobb County Commissioner Sam Olens will announce Friday his candidacy for either Governor or Lieutenant Governor.