Archive for January, 2008

HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE!! #1

January 30, 2008
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I love when the politicians step up to the podium, and feel it’s necessary to get our love by promising the earth moon and sky. Granholm, in her (well played frankly) State of the State on Tuesday, announced a desire for UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE or more precisely, “Health Care for...

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Governor, That's an Oak…

January 29, 2008
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Today, the Mackinac Center’s Michael D. LaFaive Comments on what is typical content of a governors (or head of state) “State of the State” at the think-tank’s website, and what might be better said if he were to make the “state of the State” speech this evening. There is...

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Wasting Payers Money

January 25, 2008
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Recently, I have heard several BCBS of MI radio ads touting popularism asking for support of legislation to punish and limit other insurers doing business in the state. I tend to believe this to be throwing away the premiums collected from those of use with BCBS plans. They pass...

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Recall Efforts Underway Again?

January 24, 2008
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It’s been said that an elephant has an exceptional memory.  Fortunately for Michigan’s remaining victims of over-reaching taxation, it holds true.  Generally it’s the Republican activists who are renewing efforts to oust the bad guys in our midst. There have been a few editorials decrying the efforts as a...

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Michigan's Primary Brings Home The Beacon

January 15, 2008
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My first opinion of the moving of Michigan’s primary up was neutral, but the more I think about it, the more I realize this could be a wonderful thing for Michiganders. TV, Radio, and all the media sources I have witnessed have had multiple references to this “one state...

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Remember What Type Of Leadership We Have..

January 15, 2008
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The Canadian “Human Rights” commission challenged.. As it should be. Ezra Levant is truly a patriot (Canadian) and gives one of the most outstanding presentations while challenging the thought police of Alberta. If you think this could not happen here, take a look at “Hate laws,” and how you...

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Stop telling me what you'll do for Michigan…

January 14, 2008
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It’s about overall structure. Michigan’s structure is such that any new manufacturing business seeking a home would NEVER think of landing here without sufficient bribery to it’s top decision makers. For the presidential candidates working their way throughout the state, do us this favor.. Learn from this “One State”...

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Michigan's Republican Primary Choices Matter?

January 11, 2008
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The Republican candidates in no particular order… John (the Sheriff) McCain.. Bold, doesn’t take crap,  makes people angry and is proud of it, and supports suppression of free speech. If not, then he is ignorant of the effect of legislation bearing his name. Straight talking stupid. Mitt Romney…  Business...

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Ron.. ouch

January 10, 2008
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The SC Republican debate I watched with anticipation, because I thought Ron Paul would be able to get the true conservative economic message touchdown. Instead he fumbled the ball in the red zone. Twice. Ron you blew it.  Not because you were wrong in the economic reasoning of the...

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OK Michigan, Watch Out For The Next Underdog…

January 8, 2008
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Vermin Supreme (his legal name) making an appearance on the votes in NH and a little back up story..  this makes for a little distraction while the press tries to figure out why they screwed up their projections in that primary…

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