Michigan Taxes Too Much

Flint Seeing Red Rally Today!

jgillman — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:16:49 +0000

A “Seeing Red Rally !

Organizers say:

“Tell Rep. Kildee NO To ObamaCare!” (Kildee 5th MI Cong. Dist. Office) Congressman Kildee’s Office (Suite 410) (810) 239-1437 – Let Congressman Kildee know that we are “Seeing Red” over this health care reform bill and the un-American tactics being used to forward it.

Red for our Health. Red for the Debt. Red for our Anger.

Despite a FULL YEAR of debate, town halls and grass roots protesting, the Obama Administration is set to defy the will of the American people and ram Health Care Reform through Congress using shady deals and parliamentary gimmickry. Finding no traditional means to pass the sweeping legislation, President Obama has called upon the Democrats to walk the political plank, break Senate decorum and use a Machiavellian – by any means necessary – procedure to finalize its approval.

We the people, have now been put on 2 Week’s Notice; the Administration has called for a final vote by March 18, 2010.

More information at:
http://www.meetup.com/TriCity912/calendar/12826920/?a=nr1c_grp&rv=nr1c

- Source: Tri-City 912 Meetup
http://www.meetup.com/TriCity912 (join us!)

Think of a friend to invite, then help expand the MI Liberty Activists coalition movement by FORWARDING this to them!

When
Thu Mar 11 5pm – 6pm GMT
Where
432 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502-2018

I Prefer Tea..

jgillman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:54 +0000

I don’t think I have ever considered the possibility of Coffee or Tea being politicized..

Obviously, the Tea Party movement uses “Tea” because of the revolutionary roots, and its meaning of “standing up to an oppressive authority.” It represents the individualism of patriots in this country and a desire to be free of unneeded government interference and manipulation of our lives. We assert that we are a FREE people, and are petitioning our government to step back to the constitutional precepts that founded this nation.

But there are some who are so afraid of individuality, they will do anything to distort who we are, and falsely represent what we believe. If not by simply screaming it out as obscenities and hyperbole, but now through the use of similarities in the group naming. The outfit at COFFEEPARTYUSA.COM is headed up by film maker and activist Annabel Park a rabid Obama supporter.

the group uses the “coffee party” name in a manner that attempts to mimic the organizing efforts of the Tea Parties. They attempt to convince those who are unhappy with government to come to “coffee Parties” instead of protesting, in a way that confuses the entire point of the protests. In other words saying you don’t like the way things are going? Come sit with us and we will tell you why you are wrong.. We’ll work it out.

The tactic in this case is hardly unique or original. The method of harnessing a sentiment and redirecting it in a way that unknowingly goes against the person holding it is a classic progressive (Leftist) strategy. We have seen it in the Ray Schoenke Ads prior to the 2008 election, or even the GOP4OBAMA site sham. Heck, Even Michelle Malkin has a story today about other fakers.

The left knows it has NOTHING to offer. It must try to deceive the potential supporters by pretending it is something it is not.

Wasn’t that how the communist got in the white house?

Indeed when it comes to REAL Americans protesting the rampant abuses by government.. Its not the intellectually vapid coffee shop where you will find me.. IT will ALWAYS be at the tea party.

An Open Letter To Bart Stupak.

jgillman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:25:58 +0000

To Mr Stupak:

I am not in your district, yet your efforts and equivocation about legislation has effect on all Michigan families. Please make up your mind. Either you will stand with the cabal that is trying so hard to destroy what good is left in this country, or you will side with your constituents, the people of Michigan, and common sense. It is your choice. On these following issues, I would hope to know that you stand with the people.

Health Care is a personal thing. It is as private a set of decisions to be made as any. It is not to be doled out, controlled or manipulated by government, lest it become an unconstitutional monstrosity. Indeed, I truly hope you consider the constitutionality of ANY legislation you sign. This is the type of legislation that exists is such that it attempts to give our government even more power over our lives. Any further gerrymandering plans of our personal decisions with “public monies” should be scrapped.

Carbon Caps are unnecessary. The climate change issue is a FRAUD. I know you aren’t a dumb guy, and I know a lot of folks who are pretty bright actually believe we might affect the climate in such a way that is devastating, but now as the falsified evidence used to support carbon legislation has been discovered, will you be too proud to admit you are wrong?

These are merely two efforts on the part of this administration that will severely harm both the economy, and neither serve nor solve the problems they are enacted to cover. In fact it is likely they will make BOTH problems worse. If that is what you want, then say so.

Now there is another problem on the horizon.

Michigan shares with Canada, and a few other states, a wonderful resource known as the great lakes. As if the control by government of energy, emissions, labor, and health is not enough, we now face a control of our most basic natural ability to entertain and feed ourselves. Sport fishing is the next target for your party it seems Mr Stupak.

“The Obama administration will accept no more public input for a federal strategy that could prohibit U.S. citizens from fishing some of the nation’s oceans, coastal areas, Great Lakes, and even inland waters.”

They would now tell us when and where we can fish sir? From a federal management scheme?

This is where the consolidation of power leads, congressman. It is hardly patriotic, constitutional, or even remotely American.

My question to you, is which side of the fence will you be on when the economy of this state is under attack once again Mr. Stupak? When the fishing no longer allowed by order of the executive branch of the federal government? Especially with your very own constituency feeling most of the pain?

I wonder, if it is possible perhaps for you to stop being a Democrat, and instead be a patriot and oppose anything this administration wants at all cost? There is nothing in the Obama administration agenda that makes this country stronger, or more resilient. All those roads lead to serfdom sir. Michigan has already been ill served by the very philosophy that exists in congress and is now in the Whitehouse. Would you seek to help them expand it any further?

I welcome your response either here or by act of defiance to the power seekers in those institutions of power. I pray for your character, your strength, and the realization of what must be done to stop it.

Jason Gillman

Traverse City, Michigan.

Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Director to Testify Today on Bills to Prohibit Stealth Unionization of Small-Business Owners

jgillman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:49:04 +0000

Legislation would clarify definition of ‘public employee,’ stop compulsory ‘union dues’ being taken from caregiver subsidies

MIDLAND — Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Director Patrick J. Wright will testify today before the Senate Families and Human Services Committee on proposed legislation to end the forced unionization of home-based day care owners and prohibit any stealth attempts to unionize contractors involved in home health care services. The committee will consider Senate Bills 1173, 1178 and 1179 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 210 of the Farnum Building.

The MCLF in September filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Human Services after more than 70,000 small-business owners were roped into a public-sector union. As much as $3.7 million in “dues” could be siphoned annually from the subsidies these home-based day care operators receive on behalf of low-income families.

We will be working on articles in the future with regard to this type of activity, and other union operations that have sapped the once vibrant Michigan economy. The Mackinac center has led the fight for the rights of these small operators who could not fight the oppression levied by union lobbyists, and their willing functionaries in government.

Us and Them – Michigan Style

jgillman — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:15:00 +0000

Democrats hoping to turn a recent “discovery” by a maid after a Republican gathering into gold for their party might want to settle down and think about some other things politic. Excitement over a presentation to Republican leadership should fade fast when put to contrast with Democrat collusion efforts, cover ups and open deceit. Politico reports:

“The Republican National Committee plans to raise money this election cycle through an aggressive campaign capitalizing on “fear” of President Barack Obama and a promise to “save the country from trending toward socialism.”

The strategy was detailed in a confidential party fundraising presentation, obtained by POLITICO, which also outlines how “ego-driven” wealthy donors can be tapped with offers of access and “tchochkes.”

Politico’s piece has sparked a number of lefty blogs, who are looking for anything they can find to turn attention away from the FAIL Obama policies and the current debate on the monstrous government health care takeover. Using a paltry 2 pages from the presentation found, Democrats have begun to rail on Republican efforts to milk the rich donors based on the fears of this country turning to socialism etc.. But at the same time ignoring that many donors were AT THE RETREAT where the presentation was made.

An attempt to turn the Republican supporters against the party is expected. The left has been trying to define Republicans based on their limited synaptic polarization, but to use a strategy session hand out as a smoking gun for a political party is somewhat weak and has the smell of desperation.

But let us not forget that in our own state, the glorious territory of Michigan, it was not a Republican “conspiracy” that attempted to rewrite the constitution of the state in a single pass, but rather the collusion of the Democrat Party, and The Unions. The 2008 discovery by a Mackinac center intern of the Democrat takeover plan was found on a UAW website, and outlined the ways in which to deceive Michigan voters so that the Democrats could retain power in a state where the dissatisfaction with Democrat leadership would leave them out of power from 2012-2021 (their estimates.. not mine)

The document, when addressing the desired redistricting to help retain democrat seats:

“To succeed Redistricting reform must be a part of a larger, popular state government reform proposal”

which means “We need to headline the package with things that people actually might support”

They even recognized how incredibly miserable a job Democrats have done in Michigan, all the while trying to get more power for encore performances:

“In 2008, use the public’s very negative mood and high level of discouragement about state government (the worst in 25 years) to enact a ballot proposal which comprehensively reforms state government, including changing the structural obstacles to Democratic control of state government in 2012-2021″

And it wasn’t ME who added the parenthesis and “worst in 25 years” comment..

The worst part of this document, is that it wasn’t merely a strategy booklet laying around, but rather a full blown plan bought and paid for by the Democrat Party in Michigan. It’s implementation HAPPENED, and the Democrats LIED about it. They claimed to have nothing to do with it when the RMGN (Reform Michigan Government NOW) petitions appeared on the scene. They hid the source of the funding, and only when this document was discovered, did the Michigan Democrat leadership admit its participation.

From Stacking the courts by elimination of “conservative” or otherwise Republican identified judges, to redistricting that favored Democrat majorities, the entire ballot initiative that came out fortunately had one little problem.

It was too big. IT wouldn’t fit on the ballot, and was summarily rejected for that reason.

The failure of the Democrats and their leadership in this state and in the nation can be summed up in one word; “proboscis”. The consistent failures result in the inability to see beyond the ends of their elite, and oft upturned noses. Lack of consideration for the damaging complexities they weave, while practicing the art of deception over a voting public and indeed their very own constituencies.

And now they would condemn the Republicans, for the simple act of considering how best to raise funds and reach their donor base based on a little stroking of the ego?

Laughable.

Michigan GOP Ad Sure To Become Cult Classic

jgillman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:39:10 +0000

This is downright awesome!

Butter on the popcorn sir?

BREAD BEANS and BULLETS – Jobs taxes and the 2nd Amendment

jgillman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:12:50 +0000

Monday, March 8^th, 2010 (7 pm)@ AMVET Hall,1217 Merriman, Westland, MI

Speakers Jack McHugh- Michigan Votes website and Mackinac Center for Public Policy : Stacey Mathia – Independent candidate for Governor, Scott Hagerstrom-state director, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFP) and Rick Jarosz, Downriver Republicans Grassroots Organization ”The Second Amendment” (Gun rights)

How do we fix our broken government and reclaim the future for our children? Come to a TEA party town hall on March 8, 2010. Our speakers- Rick, Stacey, Jack and Scott- will be sharing their thoughts and views on what’s broken, and what we can all do to fix the problems. . Emphasizing current concerns, the meeting is entitled, “Bread, Beans and Bullets since it will address Jobs, Taxes and Gun Control.

It is no secret that Michigan is seeing the worst unemployment and in the biggest crisis since the Great Depression. Our auto manufacturers pushed into bankruptcy while Wall Street rewarded. Washington politicians have done a terrible job. Health care has had a big debate, but other issues affect us- such as gun restriction, loss of jobs that pay, or increasing taxes and debt. . These topics will be discussed at a Town hall meeting, sponsored by the Patriots of Southeast Michigan.

Jack McHugh is a senior legal analyst of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Center’s mission is to ““improve the quality of life for all Michigan citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions”. He also is the editor for Michigan Votes, the website that provides the activities of the Michigan Legislature. He has published essays on public policy in all major Michigan newspapers

Scott Hagerstrom is the state director of Americans for Prosperity Foundation. He will endorse the return of Federal government to its Constitutional mandates. AFP is opposed to health care reform, cap and trade (to limit global warming) .Fresh from speaking at the TEA Party convention, Scott will instruct on how to bring Congress back to fiscal responsibility.

Stacey Mathia will discuss returning common sense and conservative principles to Michigan government. She states, “I look forward to speaking with all of Michigan about returning us to prosperity. I look forward to returning our state to a climate that rewards entrepreneurship, not punishes it.” She will share about improving the outlook for business in Michigan.

Rick Jarosz is vice director of The Downriver Republican Grassroots Organization(DRGO) He will speak on the Second Amendment as it relates to gun ownership and little known proposals by the Obama administration to restrict gun ownership. Their stated mission is “to create a resource that informs, demonstrates and persuades through objective presentation, debate and discussion, the benefits of limited government, individual liberty and individual responsibility.” This stance is echoed by all of our speakers.

The town hall will be held Monday, March 8, 2010, at the AMVET Hall, 1217 Merriman Rd, Westland, MI at 7 pm. For more information contact: Ralph Glugla or visit our website: Patriots of Southeast Michigan: www.patriotsofsoutheastmichigan.org

Traverse City Tea Party April 10, 2010

jgillman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:30:42 +0000

This might be a rather large rally in Traverse City Michigan. We will be equipped with a professional sound system, world class singer Lloyd Marcus will be coming with the Express bus, and we are working on other special guests for the event.

Music, speeches, and friendly faces will be there!

Traverse City, MI

Date/Time:
Saturday, April 10th at 11:00 am

Rally Location:
Grand Traverse Civic Center Pavilion
1213 W Civic Center Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686

More to follow as available.

Reminders to be posted each week.