In nowhere better as an example was the election of the 1st district, once seemingly locked forever in the grip of a supposedly conservative Democrat.  It is my opinion that friendships were tested, as the opinions of some were markedly more passionate and aggressive in their outward stances.  It is further my opinion, that friendships remain.  The results in CD1, and in so many other races were satisfactory, and keep us on track for legislative sanity.

My own respect grows for those in the conservative camp, and hope that our continued individual pursuits parallel each other in ways that move us to a return of common sense and constitutional adherence.  

I have seen personal redemption as well with regard to conservative principles this year.  Persons who might have been too long satisfied with centrist policy are beginning to see the hard left for the damaging role it holds. What used to be seen as extreme positions held by those of us on the right side of the spectrum is now seen for what it is.. truth.

All the while, this year has held out in glaring examples of how the democrats, and the hard core leftist who are in power expect to keep that power.  We have seen the administration use deceit and arm twisting, along with a bit of professional bribery to advance its unrealistic goals and Marxist underpinnings.

The lies so close to home as our very own state Democrat party.

Nothing says "Michigan Democrat" like a lie slathered in prevarication butter served up in Oakland county by Brewer's punks.  never letting the law get in the way of a good liberal plot to gain or retain power is their gig.  Fortunately for Michigan, the level of conscience these folks carry with them is far eclipsed by their sheer incompetence, as the i's dotted, and t's crossed bore out a loser of an initiative, and potentially a couple Michigan Democrat activists in jail any day now.

Amazing what happens when that one group promotes mediocrity and sloth..

Indeed the year has had its share of craziness.  somehow I was roped into challenging a Republican incumbent, and I won.  How crazy is that?

One might think I would shut up a little bit now that I am an elected official.  Huh..  Probably not.  No question that being busy will make it harder for me to post as often, but it doesn't make it an absolute.

And frankly, we're just starting to have a bit of an adventure here.

Thank you! to all of those folks who comment, post or even lurk here.  I have to think that a great deal of the ongoing success Michigan conservatives have enjoyed is in large part to the people who make RightMichigan.com a regular stop.

Enjoy the evening, have a tall cool adult beverage, and be safe.

Enjoy the last few minutes of 2010 with an optimism for the future of our great state, and be ready for even more of what might have seemed previously impossible.