Archive for September, 2009

Michigan Not likely To See A Budget Tonight.

September 30, 2009
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As it turns out MIRS is reporting that the governor is not expected to sign ANY bill given to her tonight, and that she has requested a continuation budget that would allow her to read whatever it is that the legislature passes.  The message to the senate given by...

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Michigan Budget Worry… OH NO! Not the GOP!!??

September 30, 2009
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From the Mackinac Center:  Apparently there are a number of Republicans spoiling on the vine???  IF THESE ARE YOUR GUYS CALL THEM and FIND OUT: House GOP K-12 Defectors Identified? By Mr. Kenneth M. Braun | 9/30/2009 5:23 PM The House of Representatives just attempted to approve the K-12...

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Time to Storm The Castle…

September 30, 2009
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A message from Jack Hoogendyk, who was there in 2007 and knows how these things happen.. I served in the legislature six years. I know how it works. Every day when the legislature is in session, the lobbyists hang out, in the lobby of course. They send notes in...

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Buy Elections Much?

September 30, 2009
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Maybe you aren’t getting what you paid for? A recent posting at RightMichigan.com reveals the measures used by some politicians to “buy” a position under a particular party banner. The student who was brought in as “support” for a candidate’s straw poll endorsement, apparently had not a clue who...

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A Study in County Budget Preparation

September 29, 2009
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by Chuck Schaeffer September 28, 2009 passagewellness.blogspot.com Today begins a new focus on my blog. My primary purpose has now changed to focus on the political entities of Leelanau County, Michigan — namely the County Board of Commissioners and, to a lesser degree, the townships and villages of the...

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No Tax Hike – Hall Of Fame.. And Storming The Castle..

September 29, 2009
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No Tax Hike – Hall Of Fame..  And Storming The Castle..

Worth looking at true leadership willing to stand with the citizens and taxpayers on this go round. Visit the No Tax Hike Hall of Fame.. And then there is this from Jack Hoogendyk, who was there 2 years ago ringing the bell! Time for Another Party? Apparently, we need...

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What Kind Of Tax Increases Will They Be???

September 29, 2009
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This is how the brilliance of the left solves problems like HIGH Medical costs…  At least a couple of good conscience are standing up for us..  Of all the insane, untimely, insipid, (add your own here) ideas…. GOP blasts Democrats’ proposed health care tax surcharge Tax on doctors will...

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Patriots on Lansing Steps In An Impromtu Tea Party… And then..

September 28, 2009
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Patriots on Lansing Steps In An Impromtu Tea Party… And then..

A two  day pull together as the Michigan Senate was working the weekend to solve the state’s budget woes.  These Patriots below broke away from their traditional Sunday affairs, to make sure our Michigan Senate fully understands that more taxes are unacceptable.  They deserve our thanks. Apparently there was...

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Gratuitous 912 DC Rally Picture.

September 28, 2009
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Gratuitous 912 DC Rally Picture.

While I am still in the editing process of the feature documentary “A Right Wing Woodstock,” it has been getting increasingly difficult to keep up and provide this blog with original content..  But it won’t stop me from putting up teasers based on the Michigan presence at the rally....

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Rally Tomorrow 09-27-09 Capitol steps..

September 26, 2009
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A Message from my In-Box Fellow Patriots, As we fight off the Federal Government, let us not forget the fight we face in Michigan.  I know it is a short notice for everyone and budgets are tight.  But please come together this Sunday at 3:00 in front of the...

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