The Obama White House says it has no comment about Hoffa's comments at taxpayer funded Labor Day event that the President attended and spoke at. When pressed with comparisons to previous events which the Obama team was very responsive about, the White House decided to spin.
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Union Leader: 'Take Out' Tea Party 'Sons Of Bitches'
At President Obama's Labor Day Rally James Hoffa, son of Jimmy Hoffa and current President of the Teamsters Union says 'They have a War!' 'Our Army is Ready to March For You'. 'Let's Take These Son of a Bitches Out!'
Hoffa was referring to members of the Tea Party and others who oppose the president's policies. Hoffa spoke just before the President.
As far as we know, neither the president nor anyone from his administration has condemned (or even dissociated themselves from) these scurrilous remakrs.
I suppose this is what the Democrats and the liberals mean when they talk about "civility."
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Hoffa was referring to members of the Tea Party and others who oppose the president's policies. Hoffa spoke just before the President.
As far as we know, neither the president nor anyone from his administration has condemned (or even dissociated themselves from) these scurrilous remakrs.
I suppose this is what the Democrats and the liberals mean when they talk about "civility."
18 Big Reasons To Hold Onto Summer
I ask you: Does winter end as soon as the calendar says it's March? We like to think that it does, but we know it does not.
And we all know that winter doesn't begin on December 1, even though by that date we're already overwhelmed by the senseless rush toward (and commercialization of) Christmas.
So, summer doesn't start at the end of May (Memorial Day) and it doesn't end at the beginning of September (Labor Day). Those artificial bookends of summer are bogus.
Summer doesn't end till September 23rd.
Which means we still have 18 days of summer left to enjoy. And these two-and-a-half weeks are among the best in the year.
With that in mind (and in no particular order) here are 18 big reasons to hold onto summer:
1) The beach. You can really enjoy it now since the kids are gone and it's blessedly uncrowded.
2) The sun. It bathes you at a beautiful angle this time of year.
3) The evenings. Just a bit cooler and more refreshing now than at the middle of the season.
4) Tennis. The US Open provides high drama, excitement and the Big Prize.
5) Lazy afternoons. You can still sneak away for some fishin, walkin, sky-gazing or whatever.
6) Fairs and carnivals. Some of the best ones are held now.
7) Late summer blooms. These include coneflower, asters, mums, Russian sage and heliotrope.
9) Travel bargains. At many locations the cost of lodging and dining is slashed as summer winds down.
10) The ocean water temperature. It's generally warmer now and much more enjoyable.
11) Late summer vegetables: corn, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, melons and plums, all still available.
12) Baseball. The grand finale as we run up to the playoffs and World Series. Exciting!
13) Quietness. Most of your favorite open-air spots are quieter now so you can really listen to the sound of nature.
14) Fewer bugs buzzing. Except for those damned yellow jacks, you won't have to worry as much about insects.
15) Energy savings. Go ahead, open the window.
16) Al fresco dining. As nice this time of year as it's ever gonna be.
17) That deep, deep, green. Catch it before the trees begin to turn.
18) Summer's endless spirit. That spirit is still here and the moments and memories your savor during these final days of summer will warm you all the way through till next year.
Romney: Help Jobless, Those Facing Hardship
A special message from Mitt Romney:
As we celebrate this Labor Day, we should not forget the great many families facing economic hardship. Over 25 million Americans are unemployed, underemployed, or so discouraged that they have stopped even looking for a job.
This week I will outline a comprehensive plan to put America back on the road to economic growth and job creation. We cannot continue on a course that has kept unemployment above 8 percent for the longest stretch since records have been kept. The potential of the American people has been demonstrated time and again. With leadership that understands how jobs are created, that potential can be unlocked – that is why I am running for President of the United States.
Don't Buy The Myth About Labor Day!
It's Just a Lull, While Summer Lingers
They say that summer's over;
Don't believe them, just remember,
Summer doesn't really end till the 23rd of September.
Summer's glow will linger with sea breezes and warm days;
As summer's spirit follows you in a million different ways.
Don't let them lull you into disbelief in nature's natural plan;
You've still got time to catch the sun and deepen that fine tan.
Labor Day is artificial but the calendar doesn't lie.
Fall may be upon us, but summer will not die!
Don't believe them, just remember,
Summer doesn't really end till the 23rd of September.
Summer's glow will linger with sea breezes and warm days;
As summer's spirit follows you in a million different ways.
Don't let them lull you into disbelief in nature's natural plan;
You've still got time to catch the sun and deepen that fine tan.
Labor Day is artificial but the calendar doesn't lie.
Fall may be upon us, but summer will not die!
copyright 2010 by Dan Cirucci
Summer ISN'T Over Until September 23!
Don't be fooled by the myth that summer ends on Labor Day.
Remember: Summer doesn't REALLY end till September 23.
So, there are still nearly three weeks of summer to go. That leaves you plenty of time to savor summer's late-blooming joys. And there's plenty to savor.
You can still find beautiful blooms, tall trees, lush meadows, rocks, creeks, inviting pathways and warm ocean waters.
Open your eyes, s-l-o-w d-o-w-n and take note of your surroundings. Nature is still displaying her summer finery with deep greens and vivid blossoms. In fact, this is one of the most stunningly gorgeous times of the year. It's dazzling!
And right now we're being treated to refreshingly cool weather.
So get out -- explore and enjoy!
This period just before Labor Day is also a good time to kick back and put things in perspective.
Get your priorities in order.
If you're in good health and there are people around you who love you and care about you, consider yourself very fortunate. Ditto if you work in a profession or a job environment that you truly enjoy. You are blessed.
Family. Faith. Freedom. Health and well being. Good friends and loved ones. A sense of daily, worthwhile accomplishment. All of these are invaluable.
And we learn an important lesson when we learn to treasure these precious intangibles.
We've also earned the right to simply do nothing for a moment or two. So, clear your mind and gaze at the summer sky.
Then, as the fall season approaches think about what you're going to do to help others. Because in the end that is often the source of true contentment, of fulfillment in life. For my part, I highly recommending mentoring -- passing something along to the future generations. But you can choose your own approach; your own road to reaching out.
Pay attention as the days pass and autumn approaches.
Learn to savor every moment, every season, every one of life's simple pleasures.
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Remember: Summer doesn't REALLY end till September 23.
So, there are still nearly three weeks of summer to go. That leaves you plenty of time to savor summer's late-blooming joys. And there's plenty to savor.
You can still find beautiful blooms, tall trees, lush meadows, rocks, creeks, inviting pathways and warm ocean waters.
Open your eyes, s-l-o-w d-o-w-n and take note of your surroundings. Nature is still displaying her summer finery with deep greens and vivid blossoms. In fact, this is one of the most stunningly gorgeous times of the year. It's dazzling!
And right now we're being treated to refreshingly cool weather.
So get out -- explore and enjoy!
This period just before Labor Day is also a good time to kick back and put things in perspective.
Get your priorities in order.
If you're in good health and there are people around you who love you and care about you, consider yourself very fortunate. Ditto if you work in a profession or a job environment that you truly enjoy. You are blessed.
Family. Faith. Freedom. Health and well being. Good friends and loved ones. A sense of daily, worthwhile accomplishment. All of these are invaluable.
And we learn an important lesson when we learn to treasure these precious intangibles.
We've also earned the right to simply do nothing for a moment or two. So, clear your mind and gaze at the summer sky.
Then, as the fall season approaches think about what you're going to do to help others. Because in the end that is often the source of true contentment, of fulfillment in life. For my part, I highly recommending mentoring -- passing something along to the future generations. But you can choose your own approach; your own road to reaching out.
Pay attention as the days pass and autumn approaches.
Learn to savor every moment, every season, every one of life's simple pleasures.
When Did Dems (And Labor) Forget About Jobs?
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| Camden's Broadway in the 1950s. |
And I’ve attended many of them in my time.
But one parade above all others stands out in my memory.
I was just a kid at the time but I’ll never forget the big parade in my hometown to celebrate jobs. Sponsored by organized labor, the parade marched down Broadway in Camden (NJ) to herald the construction of the NS Savannah at Camden’s 273-acre New York Shipbuilding Corporation.
Above all, Camden was a blue-collar town. And it was solidly Democrat and pro-labor.
Employment was always the defining “bread and butter” issue for Democrats. And keeping people working and creating new jobs – good jobs – was the essential mission of the Democratic Party. Indeed, “jobs” was the party’s mantra and Democrats rarely spoke on any issue without mentioning jobs.
As Labor Day approaches once again, I think of that day in Camden so many years ago.
What happened?
What went wrong?
When did the Democratic Party lose sight of its core responsibility? When did it stop caring about jobs?
The just-released jobs report for August showed that ZERO jobs were created: zilch, nada, nothing.
That's the first time since 1945 that this has happened.
When he came into office, President Obama pledged to create 2.7 million to 3.6 million private sector jobs, But by some accounts the nation has lost almost that many jobs (and more!) since the President made his pledge. In fact, unemployment seems stuck at 9.1% even though the president said he would have it below 8%.
That's right: In arguing for its massive stimulus plan, the Obama Administration said that if the stimulus was adopted, unemployment could be brought down into the seven percent range. Instead, the high unemployment rate has barely moved.
And most Americans firmly believe that things seem to be headed in the wrong direction.
Remember, the official rate does not count the underemployed and people who have given up and simply dropped out of the labor market. When those two groups are added, the rate jumps to 17 percent or more.
But nobody on the left seems to want to talk about these failures – not the liberal establishment, not the Democratic leadership and certainly not the labor movement. Last year at this time, President Obama argued that the economy was in a ditch and now “we’ve gotten it out of the ditch and want to put it in drive.” But the car still doesn’t seem to be moving.
There was a time when labor leaders were close to the people. There was a time when they actually worked alongside the people that they represented. Those days seem long gone.
And all of this has been happening as union membership has steadily dwindled. When the Savannah was built in Camden, labor unions represented a third of all workers. By 1983 the number had fallen to 20 percent. And by 2008 it was down to 12 percent. What’s more, the average age of union members seems to be getting older. The largest unionized age group is workers aged 55 to 64.
Why can’t the Democrats turn any of these numbers around?
What happened to one of the central promises of traditional liberalism – jobs?
These are questions worth pondering this Labor Day.
Outrageous: Jerry Lewis Dropped From MDA Telethon
Jerry Lewis -- the man who created the modern-day TV telethon as a powerful fund-rasining vehicle -- had been abruptly dropped as Chair of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and host of its annual Labor Day telethon.
So, for the first time in 45 years, Jerry Lewis will not be pleading for donations in front of a camera Labor Day weekend.
Yes, he's been dismissed as the host of the MDA telethon. This is an event that most of us grew up with -- one that draws attention to the childhood disease and the need to find a cure.
According to reports, the MDA says the 85-year-old legendary comedian would not appear on this year's telethon, and would no longer serve as its national chairman, a position he held for nearly 60 years. The telethons have raised nearly $2.5 billion, the MDA says.
There appears to be no further explanation other than that.
This is outrageous. It's a disgrace.
And it has already provoked a strong public outcry including criticism from many other comedians and entertainers.
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So, for the first time in 45 years, Jerry Lewis will not be pleading for donations in front of a camera Labor Day weekend.
Yes, he's been dismissed as the host of the MDA telethon. This is an event that most of us grew up with -- one that draws attention to the childhood disease and the need to find a cure.
According to reports, the MDA says the 85-year-old legendary comedian would not appear on this year's telethon, and would no longer serve as its national chairman, a position he held for nearly 60 years. The telethons have raised nearly $2.5 billion, the MDA says.
There appears to be no further explanation other than that.
This is outrageous. It's a disgrace.
And it has already provoked a strong public outcry including criticism from many other comedians and entertainers.