Category: Real Discussion

Lana Theis For Representative

A good ad for Lana Theis, who is running for the 42nd district house seat. From her site: “Our focus should be simple: freedom, family, finance & fundamentals. We need a government that sets the framework then allows its residents to thrive,…

The Crook

Is what this William Warren cartoon is titled. I would add, Liar, Cheat, Tyrant, Racist, Worst President Ever, and a few others.  

College Expensive Because We Subsidize It?

According to Richard Vedder of the Mackinac center, Maybe so. Michigan supports universities and colleges, and is required to do so by the state’s constitution. An example of taxpayer expense at a single institution is that of the University of…

Primary Challenger Rebukes State Senator For Vote In Favor Of Medicaid Expansion

Muskegon County – Republican challenger for the 34th state senate seat Nick Sundquist admonishes Republican members of the Michigan Senate for their support of the Michigan Medicaid expansion and called on his opponent to explain his support for Obamacare-supporting legislation while…

Health Insurance Companies Hide Behind Non-Profit Enroll America

Health insurance companies are hiding behind the non-profit Enroll America, says AFP-Michigan. Enroll America activities should be taxed as corporate marketing, not public education. LANSING, Mich. — Some of the nation’s largest health insurance companies are using a non-profit called…

VOTE

  Today is the day that the looters hope you will forget. Special elections are happening all over Michigan in order to pass higher taxes, continue others and begin new programs.  One increase is for a Headlee override in Grand…

Open Government/FOIA Town Hall Meeting in Traverse City

A community event for those who want a better understanding of how the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act work. Date: Aug. 1, 2013 The Mackinac Center is hosting a series of community events aimed at raising awareness…

Northwestern Michigan College Millage Not Needed

Its taken a while, but we’ve have had a chance to research and ponder the upcoming special election ballot that would increase the Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) local millage to pre-Headlee amended (1978 sec 31) levels. A request that will…

Four Michigan Legislators Receive Defender of Freedom Honor

Hartland, MI – Four Michigan legislators will be presented with “Defender of Freedom” Awards at the 1st Annual Michigan Freedom Celebration. State Representative Tom McMillin, State Senator Patrick Colbeck, State Senator Joe Hune, and Congressman Justin Amash will be presented…