Many years ago I made a living as a car repossessor. Throughout my tenure in that capacity, I probably collected 1500-2000 vehicles. I hope I can help reduce the stress and a little anguish as well as offer some perspective…
Tag: Michigan
Recession… DOH
All through the morning I have been looking at slow moving inventory, and considering the slow receivables, and began considering markdowns and elimination of entire product lines. As I considered the cost of keeping some items on the shelf I…
Michigan Survival Guide
I am assembling material for The Michigan Survival Guide – Coping in a “Left/Liberal” Depression. It will be available free here on Michigan Taxes Too Much in PDF format when finished. It will have tips and tricks to cut costs,…
The Big Three Guarantee. (The Fix)
Yesterday I touched on a little history, and a small part of what Iaccoca did to turn Chrysler around in the early 80s. This time the stakes are so much higher than Chrysler and Michigan alone, and there must be…
Automakers and Government.. History and Truth Seeking
The Automakers face a number of issues which in my opinion are hardly solvable by MORE government solutions. When Iacocca turned Chrysler around in the 80s, it was by innovation and a “bailout” loan by government which also required additional…
Walmart.. you are next.
In Michigan, we are fast becoming aware of what happens when the left pushes an agenda such as forced “green” standards. We lose jobs. Any of the big three automakers are evidence. And as fast as the words “bio tech”…
Blue Cross of Michigan on Naughty List.
All too often we have to be extra alert to fight off the lobbying efforts of those who would use government to force monopolies down our throats. It happened recently with energy, and the BCBSM have decided they would jump…
Cancer? You decide..
Michigan in my lifetime and for a long time before has always had a large manufacturing presence. This state has played a large part in the long term building of our Republic and supported efforts in expanding the democratic ideals…
If you say you'll be different.. be different.
The most frustrating thing for conservatives who want to make the Republican party strong, and move intelligent public policy along is that often its hard to find a candidate who will actually stick to their guns when finally given the…
Privatizing Michigan… For the WIN!!!
After the last two articles, the first: Privatizing the automakers, and yesterday’s: Privatizing the Unions.. I assumed there might be an eye open to another unique solution.. What about selling off the roads, rehabilitation and human services of Michigan? Unheard…