Monthly Archives: August 2011

Subject: Last Chance With A Shotgun

August 31, 2011
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Subject: Last Chance With A Shotgun

This is from one of those emails. You know the ones that you quickly assess if there is a “snopes” reference, or has been debunked etc. Indeed this is truth, and its worth noting how different we are as a nation than our European friends.  If ever one doubted...

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Another Reason To Pass Right To Work

August 29, 2011
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Another Reason To Pass Right To Work

Apparently the gloves are off with this socialist president advancing the cause of forced unionism with abuses of power. August 29th, 2011, Fairfax, VA— Gibson Guitar was raided by the U.S. Department of Justice recently for an alleged violation of environmental laws including the Lacey Act. Americans for Limited...

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Michigan Conservative Scorecard

August 25, 2011
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Michigan Conservative Scorecard

From the heritage site: With each vote cast in Congress, freedom either advances or recedes. Heritage Action’s new legislative scorecard allows Americans to see whether their Members of Congress are fighting for freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society. The scorecard is comprehensive, covering the full spectrum of conservatism, and...

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Mackinac Center Analysis Finds Higher Liquor Prices in Wholesale Control States Like Michigan

August 24, 2011
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Mackinac Center Analysis Finds Higher Liquor Prices in Wholesale Control States Like Michigan

As a new Michigan state committee meets on liquor control,  statistical analysis finds liquor prices higher in states Like Michigan Hidden cost of state’s liquor regime estimated to raise prices by up to 6.3 percent, potentially more than doubling Michigan’s state sales tax for liquor

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Its really not about the Rotary.

August 24, 2011
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Its really not about the Rotary.

Several weeks back I wrote a response and posted it at Rightmichigan.com titled “The Adventures of Huckleberry Gillman” It was a way to nip back at those who were trying to silence my questions about WHY a charity would have as a part of its program, the growth of...

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How Much Do You Know

August 23, 2011
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How Much Do You Know

About “agenda 21″? Oooohh super sneaky sounding isn’t it? “Agenda!” A word that stands out and says someone has plans, and has been given a number, so it can be readily identified as a specific plan.  A simple name to denote a specific goal. Local Agenda 21 However, is...

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Outstanding

August 18, 2011
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Outstanding

I am all about information.  I am all about information being available on any number of issues to all who might be interested, with regard to government, its operators and operations. The more that people are made aware of how their leadership operates, the better they can make the...

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Rick Perry Is NOT The Tea Party Answer

August 17, 2011
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Rick Perry Is NOT The Tea Party Answer

Folks, ever since there was word he was throwing his hat in the ring, I have had a really bad feeling about Governor Perry.  Something that was gnawing at me in-between my busy cant take a minute to think cycles, yet I couldn’t put my finger on it.  It...

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Word Of The Day – Anthropogenic

August 17, 2011
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Word Of The Day – Anthropogenic

Probably the only times you will see it used is with regard to the climate change debate. Anthropogenic means “born of man” and has Greek origins, and its most common use is within the scientific community as a label defining either natural occurrences or those caused by human influences....

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Contracting Savings On School District Support Services

August 16, 2011
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Contracting Savings On School District Support Services

Center’s 2011 School Privatization Survey Shows That for First Time, Majority of Michigan Districts Contract With Private Vendors for Food, Custodial or Transportation Services 295 of 550 districts — 53.6 percent — now contract at least one major service to the private sector, up from 31.0 percent in 2001  MIDLAND —...

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