Category: Real Discussion

Merry Christmas Michigan

A wish of good will goes out to our brothers and sisters in this great state we are blessed to be in.  While the free speech afforded us by our creator is evident, we hope sharing some of our thoughts…

Merry Christmas – Pass The Goodyears..

Taxes, restrictive business policy, and excessive regulatory practices. These are things government, and in particular Michigan government is good at.  I complain regularly, and will always probably, in the spirit of “eternal vigilance.” However, lest some think I have become…

Granholm Still Doesn't Get It..

Based on recent comments… Jennifer, There was NO cutting of the budget this year, despite your optimistic spin on the budget increases, and tax hikes. Ms. Granholm, the economy ain’t broke cause of G.W.B.  Michigan is the ONLY STATE which…

It's amazing how perspective can influence your opinion…

Today a customer walks in the door, gets what he needs, and as things frequently go, we turned to Michigan politics. Without going into all of the issues we discussed (as there are SOOO Many)  We stumbled on the DNR…

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…

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…