Category: Real Discussion II

What can we do? How can we fight? What solutions can we bring to the table?

Rand Paul On The POTUS Speech

Last night President Obama talked about why we are in Libya. I have had a little trouble understanding an expansive world mission initiated by one who used the harshest words toward previous administrations and the defensive/offensive postures we have undertaken…

Congressman Justin Amash Talks About Congress

Introduced by Tina Dupont of the West Michigan Tea Party Patriots at the 2011 MiCPAC, Justin Amash discusses his early experiences in Washington.  Amash also offers a candid view of the U.S. Congress that might raise eyebrows, but to also might offer a great deal of explanation as to why it has been so dysfunctional for so many years.

Disappointment alert:  You may not feel more confident in the legislative process after this video.

We are fortunate to have Congressman Amash as a representative of Michigan.  We would be more fortunate if his fellow Michigan delegates would follow his lead in challenging the way things are done in DC.

March 26 2011 CPAC Michigan Conference

Michigan Conservative Political Action Conference Panels, Discussion, Training, Preparation $50 for Adults, $25 for Students, Seniors $37.50 March 26, 2011 Capitol City Baptist Church, 5100 Willoughby, Holt, Mi. Your admission is for an all day pass.  Events starting at 7:30AM…

Zarko FOIA Case Continues With New Action

Mackinac Center and Michigan Press Association to File Documents With Michigan Supreme Court in Key FOIA Case School district’s FOIA denial yesterday suggests last year’s Court of Appeals ruling may be deployed to hide public employees’ use of government resources…

The Absurdity Of Publicly Funded Local Internet

“Kalkaska did it.”  “Empire Did it.” Two statements of fact made by supporters of  establishing Wi-Fi as a public service in Traverse City.  In fact, this is possibly something that is  being considered by other communities as a ‘necessary utility.’ …

Short Notice Townhalls Today

1st Event When: Monday, March 21st at 11 am to 12:30 pm Where: McGuire’s Resort 7880 Mackinaw Trail Cadillac, MI 49601 What: The 3rd town hall of our “World of Debt” series; we will be presenting ideas for you to…

Busy Signal?

It seems bureaucracy has better things to do, than to find three digits so folks can have a phone handy.

What is this car?

Closest I can figure is a 49 Chevy.  Any car experts out there who know?This shot was taken looking into a barn on county property through a window.

Bernero calls off police assistance to MSP

Things that don’t really make you go HMM… From WWMT channel Three: Multiple credible sources tell Newschannel 3 that MSP had an agreement with Lansing Police for support in case things got out of hand. But when MSP needed help…

Trashy Win

Reposted from RightMichigan.com One of the local issues that has continued to make headlines is the single hauler question.  The question being, whether it is appropriate for the local governments to mandate a single hauler for an entire area of…