Category: Real Discussion II

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

Good Hunting

One of the guys who I work with got this buck yesterday at 310PM in the Upper Peninsula. My Man John bagged himself a 8 Point 165lbs Dressed, Ogontz Swamp Buck 160 Yards Surgical shot with a Winchester bolt action…

The Coming Tax Increases

Daniel Penning of Wright Penning & Beamer Attorneys, has published some facts on how the upcoming tax changes affect us.  This arrived as an informative email newsletter, and I thought it was worth sharing.  As it is neither partisan or…

No Surprise.

Amazing how one’s perspective and perhaps principles can be altered by the relationships that require a sudden shift in stance. One reading today’s Michigan Capitol Confidential might find it surprising Virg Bernero is siding AGAINST big labor in a dispute…

The Falacy Of Monopolies

What is a monopoly?  Is it a bad thing?  Should government be attempting to stop monopolies, protect against them, or should they get out of the way?  What about when the government CREATES the monopoly? A proper perspective on this…

Veterans Day

Try as I might, I cannot find the will to apply myself in a way that matches the contributions to our freedoms that our Vets have made.  Each year, we put a flag on the page and announce our support…

This Is NOT Supposed To Happen HERE.. – Updated!

The time has come for all good men to rise above principle.  ~ Huey Long mmm? This thing reads like a screenplay for a movie about graft and corruption and most certainly those who find themselves at odds with abusive…

Michigan’s Regulatory Climate Drives Businesses Away

News from The Mackinac center.. According to New Mackinac Center Study, Michigan’s Regulatory Climate Drives Businesses and Jobs to States With Fewer Barriers. Harding: Legislature should act quickly to streamline ‘dysfunctional’ system, adopt specific reforms to make Michigan competitive MIDLAND…

It Could Have Been Worse

And I am not talking about the election, though it too turned out very good for the future of Michigan. ~ Reposted from RightMichigan.com ~ There was a very real possibility of paying even higher taxes these last two years.…

Changes

Tuesday was one of those days that had a little bit of all things rolled up into it. Some of you may know I ran for a county commissioner seat in Grand Traverse County.  While campaigning, I tried to get…