Month: December 2007
Part Time Legislature Alternatives.
Jack Hoogendyk writes on the part time legislature debate and two plans on it’s implementation. I am open to the idea of a part time legislature, and there are states which have successfully implemented them. However, does the existence of…
Term Limits.
My father is a wise man. I only hope to become as sage as time passes and life’s experience continues to mold me. He and I disagree on a couple of issues however. One of them being term limits, the…
Precocious Memories Doll Honoring Michigan Governor
Precocious Memories created a new collectors doll this month in time for Christmas, honoring our great state’s governor. Part of a new collection with the governors of the 50 states and Puerto Rico. In related news… The US Department…
Granholm's About Face?
Although it may be a little late for Governor Jennifer Granholm’s recent “contrition,” we cannot however, overlook the value of her words for upcoming policy influence. Today, Granholm announced to the press that raising taxes was “too hard, too impossible”…
Found this and thought appropriate…
There has never been a statue erected to the memory of someone who let well enough alone. ~ Jules Ellinger I think it’s implications are obvious.
I almost threw up…
My business model and the competition is such, that I must each year spend a few more dollars to make the same amount personally. Essentially increase my gross revenues, and make the same. Imagine my concern (quite gut wrenching) when…
Gee I can't wait…
The morning of Oct 1, 2007… “A date which will live in the infirmary…” The agressors “Zeroed” in on exactly the wrong thing to do to a “pearl of the Midwest..” when they put the guns to the Michigan business…
Its Not About The Taxes..
Recently, we have heard Governor Granholm say “Higher taxes aren’t the issue,” and even many conservative pundits have reluctantly agreed. They point to Ohio, and Illinois as having higher overall taxes than Michigan, and say “it works for them, why…
Letters to Jenny (part II)
Dear Jenny, I have a business which has potential for growth if only I could get it set up on waterfront property. We employ 60 people now in the suburbs of Detroit, and would love to have a spot near…