On April 3, 2011, the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey will be hosting a pro-union rally. The Petoskey Tea Party will be holding a Right To Work counter rally outside of the fairgrounds. Please gather at the gazebo next to…
Category: Real Discussion
Tea Party Rally Tomorrow! 02-22-11
Southwest Michigan Patriots Tea Party Rally Lansing, Tuesday Feb. 22nd From 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. State Capitol, West Side along Walnut St. Dear Jason, Most of probably are aware of what is happening in Madison, Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker is…
MTTM Supports Wisconsin Tea Party And Governor Walker
Nowhere, more than in public union engagement is there a cost more worthy of challenge. The organizing and protests by union represented public employees is perfectly legit as a means of expressing their disagreement with Governor Scott Walker’s decision to…
The End Of Michigan’s Public Sector Unions?
Study: Michigan’s Public Employment Relations Act Should Be Overhauled or Eliminated ‘Collective bargaining for government workers is a privilege, not a right,’ says Mackinac Center labor analyst MIDLAND — A Michigan law that requires public-sector collective bargaining in local governments…
Prayers for our friend Arne
One of the founders of the Traverse Bay 912 group is in the ICU at Munson hospital. Arne Sarya is a true constitutionalist and a friend to the region, and country. He has helped to bring together a number of…
How did THIS happen?
At the beginning of 2010, I had no intention of entering politics as a candidate. In fact my ongoing attitude was that it was easier to criticize and offer suggestions to the politicians who were already in the field. At…
Adding Up State Legislative Votes
Nearly 3,000 Roll Call Votes of State Representatives and Senators Tallied for 2009-2010 More than 7,100 votes missed during session, according to MichiganVotes.org “Missed Votes Report” MIDLAND — The Michigan Senate took 1,388 roll call votes during the 2009-2010 legislative…
Breathalyzers for EVERYONE
In vehicle breathalyzers used for those who might have been unlucky enough to be popped for drunk driving should be made mandatory for everyone. In fact, now might be the time to automatically impose hunting license fees when folks get…
Random Pondering About Land
Much of the land in the ‘flyover areas’ and particularly around our ‘purple mountains majesty, ‘ has been reserved and kept unavailable for exploration of new energy sources and pulled off tax roles etc.. While Many state governments collect an…
Quote of the Day
Its often pointed out by conservatives, that liberals will try to paint a different meaning of words.. What ‘is’ the definition of ‘is,’ ‘progressivism’s’ redefinition, etc.. One of our founding fathers felt the need to also point out that context…