Monthly Archives: December 2008

Worth Reading..

December 9, 2008
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“Is there a Ford in our presence?” An article at the Mackinac examines center compares results and conditions of then and now with regard to government interference in the free markets. This is the point being made in The Big Three Guarantee (The Fix) . It is important to...

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Michigan Survival Guide

December 8, 2008
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I am assembling material for The Michigan Survival Guide - Coping in a “Left/Liberal” Depression. It will be available free here on Michigan Taxes Too Much in PDF format when finished.  It will have tips and tricks to cut costs, avoid repossessions, inexpensive recipes to help you forget times...

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The Big Three Guarantee. (The Fix)

December 7, 2008
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The Big Three Guarantee.  (The Fix)

Yesterday I touched on a little history, and a small part of what Iaccoca did to turn Chrysler around in the early 80s. This time the stakes are so much higher than Chrysler and Michigan alone, and there must be a solid determination of the powers-that-be (in this case...

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Automakers and Government.. History and Truth Seeking

December 6, 2008
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The Automakers face a number of issues which in my opinion are hardly solvable by MORE government solutions. When Iacocca turned Chrysler around in the 80s, it was by innovation and a “bailout” loan by government which also required additional private financing and external arrangements… Compromises were made by...

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Walmart.. you are next.

December 4, 2008
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In Michigan, we are fast becoming aware of what happens when the left pushes an agenda such as forced “green” standards.  We lose jobs.  Any of the big three automakers are evidence. And as fast as the words “bio tech” erupt from our “away blower in chief” Jennifer Granholm,...

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Blue Cross of Michigan on Naughty List.

December 4, 2008
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Blue Cross of Michigan on Naughty List.

All too often we have to be extra alert to fight off the lobbying efforts of those who would use government to force monopolies down our throats.  It happened recently with energy, and the BCBSM have decided they would jump on as long as the legislature was passing out...

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The Danger of Caucus… and Card Check..

December 3, 2008
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Everyone knows of a person who has a stronger determination, a healthier “Knowing” attitude about the details of life.  Often these folks will do great things for themselves, their families and ultimately their communities.  They are seemingly gifted with the confidence of will, and are not to be detracted...

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Cancer? You decide..

December 1, 2008
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Michigan in my lifetime and for a long time before has always had a large manufacturing presence.  This state has played a large part in the long term building of our Republic and supported efforts in expanding the democratic ideals throughout the world with innovative machinery built by proud...

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Its December 1st…

December 1, 2008
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Hillary “officially” dinged as Secretary of State.  Carefully watch THIS PAGE in the next two weeks. Consider that this “Democrat” who has been hawkishly pursuing the possibility that Monsieur Obama has not in fact the ability to hold office based on his “immigration status” will now not likely pursue...

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