Posts Tagged ‘ Senate ’

What is a "Meat Puppet?"

January 5, 2010
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I have made reference to Debbie Stabenow as a “Meat Puppet” in prior posts. For the most part it is so very hard to NOT simply title such a person with an appropriate title. I would like to be clear what I mean. Given the nature of her incredible...

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Time to Storm The Castle…

September 30, 2009
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A message from Jack Hoogendyk, who was there in 2007 and knows how these things happen.. I served in the legislature six years. I know how it works. Every day when the legislature is in session, the lobbyists hang out, in the lobby of course. They send notes in...

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Enemies of the State (of Michigan..)

April 29, 2009
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By looking at just last months (March 2009) voting records of Senators, Levin and Stabenow, it becomes clear that Michigan’s best interests have not been represented very well in our federal government.  Michigan has suffered the indignant reality of becoming the top Job loser during the tenure of Debbie...

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The Full Faith & Credit of the U.S. Government

February 12, 2009
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I have had my share of friends and borrowers who have said “I would rather owe it to you than cheat you out of it.”  That is pretty much how the US is going to have to deal with the nations or people who have invested in the US...

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Little Things at the Right Time.

October 17, 2008
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First off, break out the popcorn, fluff up the easy chair, and have it ready to be watching the local PBS affiliate at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 19th.  Jack Hoogendyk and the original “Senator Government” Carl Levin will square off for a debate that should be an absolute joy...

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McCain Palin really are Michigan's hope for a future.

October 7, 2008
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I have written my Kvetches about John McCain, and any candidate slash politician who has crossed the line my personal convictions wouldnt allow.  I have not, nor will I let up on calling out that which I disagree with regard to social policy and economic effect.  McCain’s support and...

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Perhaps a little sunshine today.

October 6, 2008
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Its starting to get colder, the bailout last week was somewhat disturbing, but even on a Monday, I am waking with renewed optimism.

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