Author: JGillman

Great Lakes Education Project Debuts “Promises”—Radio Ad Opposing Special Interest Backed Recall of Rep. Paul Scott

LANSING, MI—The Great Lakes Education Project (GLEP) debuted a new radio advertisement opposing special interest efforts to recall state Representative Paul Scott (R-Grand Blanc)  in Genesee County.  The ad, titled “Promises,” has already begun playing on radio stations across Genesee…

Prosecutor Attempts Appeal

Kalkaska County Prosecutor Brian Donnelly is facing an uphill battle in fighting off the recently approved recall language which would see him removed. After the approval by the elections board for the recall to go forward, Donnelly appealed, and the…

My Statement Tonight

Tonight, I spoke on the Traverse City proposal 1 during public comment. “Early this year, and during an orientation, I asked the director of the health department if the incidence of aids is still higher in the homosexual community than…

MCLF Files Motion on Behalf of New U-M Campus Group

370-member “Students Against GSRA Unionization” joins Melinda Day in opposing effort to unionize graduate student research assistants MIDLAND — The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation late yesterday submitted a brief on behalf of more than 370 University of Michigan graduate student…

Economic Development FAIL

Regular readers would recall that I have often argued against all forms of welfare, whether to capable individuals or corporate entities.  In fact, upon review of the OWS videos posted in the last week, you might find that I agree…

Problem Reaction Solution

Hegelian dialectic. Google it.

I don’t doubt the sincerity of many of the OWS protesters. They know something is wrong, and seeing a well publicized movement they can attach themselves to, it makes sense that they would stand up and say so.

Unfortunately, many do not understand the cause of what it is that afflicts them, their friends, and the nation as a whole. They see corruption and cronyism as the problem, but do not understand that these are merely the symptoms of a greater, unrecognized problem.

Greater government involvement in your affairs both in business and personally.

This video was designed to reach out and try to catch a few of the critical thinkers who might actually be trying to understand what the hell is going on. To catch them before they fall into a trap of thinking revolution is an answer.

Kalkaska Prosecutor Appeals Recall

Not about to allow his recall remain unchallenged, Kalkaska county Prosecutor Brian Donnelly is seeking to have the recall language invalidated. From a release today: Kalkaska, Michigan October 26th, 2011  – Kalkaska County Prosecuting Attorney Brian Donnelly has appealed the…

Smoke Em If You Got Em.

In an unbelievably brilliant move, this Cain 2012 clip goes beyond convention, and features something you will likely have never seen.  Smoking in a campaign ad.

The politically correct among us are already apoplectic with the fact this conservative candidate has the wherewithal to beat the Milquetoast Romney.  Now that a staffer lights up in a representation of support they are sure to pop a few breakers.  This video has gone viral like no other, and makes me want to look in the coat pockets for another $25 to keep it going.  H/T CS at RightMichigan.com

Herman Cain Imperfect But a Good Man

Re-posted From Rightmichigan.com Much is being made over the apparent switch from for to against, with regard to abortion.  Pundits either neutral, or against the candidacy of Herman Cain are picking away at whatever mistakes they can find.  Be it…