Category: Real Discussion II

What can we do? How can we fight? What solutions can we bring to the table?

Disbarred Bar?

I have been recently disappointed with some commentary by Greg McNeilly, but this release is very interesting:   Voluntary state bar legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate LANSING, January 23, 2014 – Michigan Freedom Fund President Greg McNeilly today called…

AFP Releases Congressional Economic Freedom Scorecards

Americans For Prosperity has released new congressional scorecards. The ranking scores members of Congress based on their votes for economic freedom. The Michigan congressional delegation scoring is below. Name State District Party Current Grade Lifetime Grade Sen. Carl Levin MI…

Is Phil Robertson A Prophet?

Pastor Daniel LeCouteur asks this question with a recent forum submission to the Traverse City Record Eagle. Given they will not likely print it, I am making it available here by permission. Is Phil Robertson A Prophet? The question might…

AFP in West Virginia

Kudos to the AFP team for help a neighbor in need. Yesterday, AFP Foundation sent 2000 cases of water and staff members to West Virginia to help with relief efforts. They are urging members to donate to the American Red…

Michigan State Senator Supports “Under God” In Nation’s Pledge

Senator Rick Jones urges Congress to forever keep the words ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance. A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the words “under God” being added to the Pledge of Allegiance by the hard work of…

Something A ‘Republican’ Michigan Governor Won’t Do

Celebrate Christmas.   Alaska’s governor Sean Parnell has traditionally had a Christmas Video out.  The newest expected anytime Titled “Seasons Greetings,” Indiana governor Mike Pence uses “Christmas” no fewer than 6 times in three full paragraphs.  Add a “Blessing” or…

MacMaster Endorses Tax Cut Proposal Calling For Pension Tax Rollback

KEWADIN, MI – State Rep. Greg MacMaster (R-Kewadin) today lent his support to comments made yesterday by House Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall) that Republicans want to use the state’s projected surplus to provide tax relief in 2014. The state is…

Johnson asks AG to investigate voting by non-U.S. citizens

10 individuals appear to have voted repeatedly over several years LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has asked Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office to investigate 10 individuals, verified as non-U.S. citizens through federal records, who have voted,…