So far in the budget year that started last October, tax collections are down 13 percent, or $1.8 billion.

They might like to ask why two major Michigan companies were taken over by the federal government while bad players in the banking sector escaped with something between a slap on the wrist and a truck load of free money.

Who knows... they might just like to say "hello" and to get a glimpse of the most powerful man in the world.  That's always a thrill, no matter the state of the economy.

But no.  The White House thought better of gracing you with a nod or a wave or a hello.  That's not to say, though, that you're entirely without options. Folks from across metro Detroit will be rallying to tell the President a thing or two, whether he wants to hear them or not.  Granted, they'll be doing it from outside the building, but c'mon... they'd never let you inside a building with that picket sign anyways.

Here's a note about today's rally that Jack Hoogendyk sent through last night:

President Obama is coming to Macomb Comminity College. Join us as we greet President  Obama to share our true concerns. Bring signs, lets RALLY!

We are looking for people to start showing up around 1p.m. The president is due to arrive between 2 and 3:30.

Parking lot 3 on the west side of the campus (Bunert), about 1/3 mile south of 12 Mile Rd. is the best location to rally from.  You may need an MCCC parking sticker on your vehicle. The alternate spot is the parking lot of the abandoned Farmer Jacks on the North side of 12 Mile Rd. just west  of Bunert. We need to be flexible.

You can check out a map of the campus HERE and get directions using this street map HERE.

If you make it out this afternoon, make sure you check back in here at RightMichigan this evening and let everyone know how it went!