We have all heard the term “Outside the box thinking,” and most understand what it means. Thinking “outside the box” is to think differently, unconventionally, from a new perspective. Joseph Lehman doesnt use the term in his response to a…
Category: Real Discussion
Independence and our Pursuits
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – From the Declaration of…
July 4th Reading
RightMichigan.com Contributor BeerMe Cheers America’s Birthday! Wandering Wolverine – Independence Day Of course, the Heritage Foundation – Independence Forever Mackinac Center – Freedom Songs? Hall of Record – The Declaration Of Independence Happy 4th of July Everyone! LET FREEDOM AND…
WOW no wonder BCBS wants to become private…
“BCBSM’s surplus has more than doubled in value from 2001 to 2006, increasing from $1.3 billion to $2.8 billion.” Becoming a “for profit” enterprise has been a recent goal of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, through it’s lobbying efforts…
More Jobs In Play Means HIGHER Pay.
Fundamental economics, and the laws of supply and demand are sometimes conveniently ignored by our more liberal organizations such as the bargaining unions for the auto makers, educators and many other collectives. The term “Job Security” is a misnomer, as…
Politics or Leadership
I will often use a particular dictionary definition to enhance the argument or suggestion I am making on a particular argument. Today’s Magic word is: LEADER noun 1. a person who rules or guides or inspires others [ant: follower] 2.…
Michigan's New Energy Plan.. Be WARY
Michigan Utilities in 2000 had the pleasure of facing competition for the first time ever. While for some it seemed silly, that a company which produces NO energy, could sell you energy which was produced by the same people they…
In Light of Recent Casino considerations
I bring you the “way back machine” Voters were hit from both sides a few years ago, encouraging them to limit expansion of gambling in the state except by extreme voter majority only. The Tribal casinos, and the “moral” right…
Defining Irony.
About a month ago, I SIGNED that ballot. You know the one. It has been a nice little secret up until recently when someone actually read it. I hadn’t. At least not more than the first paragraph. In fact, it…
Brilliance.
Minimum Wage. What is it? Will it ever be enough? If $7.40 is now enough why not $20, or even $40? ———- OK try an experiment… Take a strip of cardboard 6 feet long. This will represent your spending power…