Look, these are not complex issues. Not by a long-shot.

Gov. Snyder: "I want an income tax hike on Michigan Taxpayers."

Legislature: "No."

Gov. Snyder: "I want a pension tax hike."

Legislature: "Hell no!"

Gov. Snyder: "I want a continuation of a Detroit income tax on non-residents. You know, the one where people are not allowed a vote (or even a say) on where or how that that money is spent."

Legislature: "What part of no do you not understand."

And I haven't even mentioned the bridge, yet.

Is an engraved invitation required before we can see an actual change in philosophy? Or shall I just resign myself that democrat-lite is the best things will get?

OABTW, elected officials aren't exactly bending over backwards enthusiastic about people from outside of their district calling to offer their input on an issue.