Today, the Mackinac Center’s Michael D. LaFaive Comments on what is typical content of a governors (or head of state) “State of the State” at the think-tank’s website, and what might be better said if he were to make the…
Category: Real Discussion
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Wasting Payers Money
Recently, I have heard several BCBS of MI radio ads touting popularism asking for support of legislation to punish and limit other insurers doing business in the state. I tend to believe this to be throwing away the premiums collected…
Recall Efforts Underway Again?
It’s been said that an elephant has an exceptional memory. Fortunately for Michigan’s remaining victims of over-reaching taxation, it holds true. Generally it’s the Republican activists who are renewing efforts to oust the bad guys in our midst. There have…
Michigan's Primary Brings Home The Beacon
My first opinion of the moving of Michigan’s primary up was neutral, but the more I think about it, the more I realize this could be a wonderful thing for Michiganders. TV, Radio, and all the media sources I have…
Stop telling me what you'll do for Michigan…
It’s about overall structure. Michigan’s structure is such that any new manufacturing business seeking a home would NEVER think of landing here without sufficient bribery to it’s top decision makers. For the presidential candidates working their way throughout the state,…
Michigan's Republican Primary Choices Matter?
The Republican candidates in no particular order… John (the Sheriff) McCain.. Bold, doesn’t take crap, makes people angry and is proud of it, and supports suppression of free speech. If not, then he is ignorant of the effect of legislation…
Fundamental Reason To Distrust Government With Your Money.
I am closely familiar with a single case of abuse of Michigan Tax-Payer dollars to the tune of approx $200,000.00 a year. Along with medical conditions brought about by her inactivity, her rent is paid, and she receives spending money.…
HAPPY NEW YEAR! – Michigan BEATS Florida!
Personal Property Tax Time!!!
Oh Joy! Received my “official” Personal Property Tax Statement today. After the pleasure of paying sales and other taxes on the items we need to do business, we still must pay yearly for the “right”to own our possessions. Never mind…
Retiring 2007.. Who's at the wheel?
Frankly, 2007 has proved to be a banner year for events to point out the true nature of politics. Between weak leadership from a governor who realized an incredible (re)win in 2006 and just plain DUMB ideas, compounded by more…