Archive for May, 2008

Michigan lays out the reason to seat ALL the delegates… and more.

May 31, 2008
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In the DNC rules conference, Carl Levin explained better than all the news outlets WHY Michigan “violated” the DNC rules on primary date position.  Ultimately, as he discussed, the DNC gave a waiver to the New Hampshire on their violation, and Michigan essentially said “if they get a waiver,...

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Summer 2008

May 30, 2008
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Summer 2008

Above picture credit should be acknowledged: Chicago Polar Bear Club Who’s Members are not yet endangered.

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While we aren't looking..

May 26, 2008
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How can conservatives hold the higher ground when crap like this gets through? Not just voted on by the Republicans, but actually introduced by Sen Pappageorge (R – 13th) Sec. 410a. (1) For tax years that begin on or after January 1, 2008 and end before January 1, 2013,...

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Memorial Day

May 23, 2008
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 This weekend will be observed in many ways, some of which will be travel, picnics, and other family related activities.   Lest not we forget, the ability to participate in such events freely, has been brought about by the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought with the ideals...

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Stick it… to Click it.

May 20, 2008
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Stick it… to Click it.

I am about fed up with the “in your face” advertising letting us know we are under the thumb of our authoritarian rulers. It is just getting STUPID out there… So in the spirit, and exercising my 1st amendment rights while I still am able I dis-respectfully present to...

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More Michigan License Plates

May 18, 2008
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More Michigan License Plates

A while back I posted A few new license plates designed to help Michigan raise money to offset the perpetual budget shortfall created by poor tax policy.  A couple more are now being considered.    

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Michigan's MBT A Lot Clearer Now…

May 16, 2008
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This morning, Rep Howard Walker, and Sen Jason Allen hosted a town hall meeting for discussing the new MBT at the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce. ALL were invited to present their views. Mostly attending were accountants, news outlets, and pissed off business owners. As it turns out, judging...

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Stephen King to Film in MI?

May 13, 2008
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Stephen King to Film in MI?

It seems Our producer in chief is scoring a big win with the state film office finding a remote “time kissed” cabin on a lake, surrounded by tall trees in Leelanau county, for King’s newest now predictable fare. King recently was quoted as saying “The fact is if you...

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Michigan Could Follow California's Environmental Lead.. NOT

May 7, 2008
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You may not be aware, but we are currently hiring the Center for Climate Strategies to assist in developing policy related to emissions, and storage/handling of our emissions…. California has used this group to assist in it’s enviro-policy  development as well.  Also California certainly has taken the lead in...

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Liberal 8 Ball.

May 6, 2008
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Liberal 8 Ball.

The Liberals seem to have answers for everything. The Liberal 8 ball is ready for your question below! – Use browser back button to ask another question. Ask your question here:

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