While Michigan business waits with the uncertainty of how new tax law will be implemented, perhaps we can (in the spirit of the season) cross our fingers and hope that our esteemed Jenny in chief will see the error of…
Category: Real Discussion
Thanksgiving.
For all the complaining I have done, and will continue to do, I am still truly thankful for my life in Michigan. I give thanks for food that will be on our table this holiday, and at all times this…
Before you complicate things further….
OK Listen Up Michigan legislature… You all are scratching your heads wondering how you got into the pickle you have found yourself in over the service taxes… Now you are looking at separating “sporting goods” sales tax to directly benefit…
Union PACs Illegal? Maybe.. In Some Cases.
Perhaps following precedent a little.. If the University of Michigan came out and actively supported a candidate at election time, how would the courts handle it? Because “public money” is used to fund the institution, it would most certainly not…
"NEW JOBS" Touted By Governor A Farce..
Recently governor Granholm announced 4000 NEW JOBS as the result of efforts by the MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) Typical political sleight of hand by our governor shows the real desperation to demonstrate the value of the MEDC. No fewer…
Are Economic Development Programs Really Beneficial?
While the title screams for a doctoral thesis on the subject, my question has more to do with the incredible cost of marketing the state of Michigan in the manner our Glorious leader has decided is appropriate. Governor Granholm’s pet…
This is just a title… I want you to look at the comment
Keeping in context the comment, as it was a reply to this article: http://mackinacblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/mad-money.html The reply text is in the comment to this entry. I am speechless… To the annonymous author of that comment.. I hope you find this. Just…
San Francisco Bay Area Democrat supports housing and health care for illegals?
But.. Unfortunately in Michigan – Governor Granholm is a San Francisco Bay Area Democrat, Plain and simple. In February 2007, State of Michigan officials visited Texas, to invite unemployed Hispanic illegal aliens there to come here to Michigan to find…
Evil or Ignorant?
The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity is a leading indicator of new business creation in the United States. According to their figures, Michigan is DEAD last in business creation as shown here: Kauffman Index . I am pretty sure unless…
Attorney General has been emailed
Just to let you know, I emailed Mike Cox, Attorney General for the State of Michigan to see about investigating the possible violations of the constitution that took place on 8 November. Stay tuned for the response…