Author: JGillman

Tools of the ‘trade’

Reposted from Rightmichigan.com I wrote about coercion the other day. In fact, I argue the contracts that are a part of the public employee arrangement are the result of coercive measures; that they are in fact “coercive contracts.” That they…

Politics Apparently..

No worries folks! I have not backed down on fiscal responsibility issues, or work on returning the proper role of government, as the result of the coordinated effort to try and take my voice away. The most recent letters to…

Michigan Should Honor Legitimate Contracts

An amazing thing happens when someone is promised one thing based on a particular constituency occupying the government. When unions sell their worth to the membership, they sell it in the way that God might breathe life into our bodies;…

Legislative meandering of the day..

Stuff. Well maybe a little more than stuff. Keeping an eyeball on the goodies promoted from within our Michigan lawmaking apparatus. Some of it intrusive, some self serving, some of it very likely to have been crafted for anti competitive…

DHS Director Corrigan: They Are NOT Employees

State of Michigan to Stop Illegal ‘Union Dues’ Withdrawals From Checks to Home-Based Day Care Providers ‘Fantastic news’ needs to be coupled with legislative action to prevent similar schemes in the future, says Mackinac Center attorney MIDLAND — A spokesperson for…

Feeling The Love

Went through some of the video from the Saturday February 26 rally in Lansing last night before hitting it. I would be lying if I said there were no civil conversations held, but frankly the few that were indeed civil,…

The Saturday Rally

What we have here, is a couple of great young patriots. The three between myself and their mom are merely three of thirteen siblings.  Given the good sense I have seen through Anna’s writing and opinion, added to their willingness…

Some Signs For Saturday

At the left. Tea Party in Lansing Signs Signs2 Signs3 6 alternate sign ideas.. (2 per PDF) feel free to use or modify to fit your sign ideas   Given the concentration on the education angle (Wisconsin) It might be…

Tea party Saturday 02-26-11

WHAT: a tea party to show support for those governors who are trying to balance their state’s budgets. Time: February 26, 2011 from 12pm to 2pm Location: Capitol Building Lansing, Michigan More information as it becomes available.