Author: JGillman

Snyder Bernero Debate

On October 10, 2010 (10-10-10) Republican candidate Rick Snyder and Democrat candidate Virg Bernero faced off for the single debate they will have for this election. The debate provides an opportunity for Michiganders to identify policy positions, commitment to the…

Dingell Steele Debate! 10-20-2010

Rep. John Dingell and Rob Steele, will debate Oct. 20 at Monroe Community College. Dingell faces a strong showing by Dr. Rob Steele of Ann Arbor.   The Long serving representative from Michigan’s Congressional District 15 is already showing weakness in…

The Most Powerful Republican Lawmaker In Lansing

Jack Hoogendyk offers his valuable  experience as a lesson in politics. Pay CLOSE ATTENTION.  A little Skinny on this at the end.. By Jack Hoogendyk. Ok, you ask, “If I am looking at the THE most powerful Republican lawmaker in…

These Guys

Have sold Michigan down the river. I will let the reader look up the origin, but the meaning is clear.  Michigan has been betrayed by these “representatives.” Allow me to begin by presenting Michigan’s “esteemed” US Senators. First we have…

Quote Of The Day – Corruption Of Our Republic

“One of the weak sides of republics, among their numerous advantages, is that they afford too easy an inlet to foreign corruption. An hereditary monarch, though often disposed to sacrifice his subjects to his ambition, has so great a personal…

Another Day Another Dollar – Lost

This last Sunday was the last day of business for one of the local Grocery outlets. The Tom’s Food store at the Cherryland center in Traverse City, Michigan had been in operation for about 24 years.  It replaced a Plumbs…

Candidate Forum TONIGHT 10-05-10

Interlochen Public Radio is hosting a conversation about the future of Michigan with candidates for the 101st and 104th District in the Michigan House of Representatives and the 37th District in the Michigan Senate. The event will take place on…

Movie Making

My Nephew, a Student at MSU, as a part of a project has made a video “Mocumentary” that needs views to win a class competition. Though I am not sure if views here count, it is somewhat funny..

Grayson Out Of Context As Well

Whats good for the Goose is good for the other goose.. Right? We have seen the type of editing Representative Grayson of Florida is capable of.. His campaign took words and cut sentences and quite literally patched them together like…