Tag: Michigan

Doing What They Can – With Thanks.

The Traverse Bay 912 project has had a number of functions both philanthropic and educational that may not have happened without it. In the past, and even as ongoing projects, the 912ers have conducted constitutional classes, performed productions at local…

When Pigs Fly

The skies will be safe once again.  At least that is the claim of a new Michigan CEO we were fortunate enough to arrange an interview with. Michigan’s turnaround might well be augmented by the arrival of a new investment…

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…

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…

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…

Because Dillon Will Be Treasurer

We should at least be looking at his great works, and management of our resources.  I have already posted the “Thugs of Redford” video often enough, but completely forgot about this classic..  Cool Schools indeed.  (H/T CS)

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…