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Tag: Governor's Breakfast

Just Plain Fun

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Sat Jul 09, 2011 at 09:39:07 PM EST
Tags: Governor's Breakfast, Grand Traverse, Lefty Loosey, Protesters, Hate, Boos, Michigan, Snyder, EFM, MEA (all tags)

I never thought I would enjoy getting booed.

I mean maybe not actually enjoy the loud BOOOOOOO given by 75-100 demonstrators with hate filled resolve, but still feel .. umm I'm not sure. Its just plain strange, but there was a thrill, perhaps even a weird exhilaration that these people took special notice as I walked through taking their pictures with my cell phone going into the governor's breakfast. It was like they secretly LOVED [to hate] me.

Perhaps it was the realization that this is all they have. The signs being carried to object to Snyder's budget, or EFM law or what have you, completely forgotten as the entire cadre of hard core lefties in the Grand Traverse region (from several counties I believe) turned to give me their full attention. I realized the enjoyment of course as I burst out laughing at them, which made it louder.

Most of these folks were not the typical lefties mind you, they were the area's seasoned veterans who aren't afraid to block a sidewalk, lean on people's private vehicles, and generally prove that the maturity of the hyper liberal mind can be questionable. As I have said before, I have Democrat friends. And I know of a few who have even supported my efforts. These folks in front of the venue holding the yearly affair, were the elite.

It was such a great crowd that I had to join them for a minute. So ... a friend had a camera, and the picture is below the line ...

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Retaking The Breakfast

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 10:43:00 AM EST
Tags: Conservatives, Grand Traverse County Republican Party, Michigan, Governor's Breakfast, Traverse City (all tags)

There is little doubt that the Republican party has had a renewal in the last year and a half, as conservatives rejoin, engage, and invigorate its ranks. Many independents, and even some folks who are tired of being associated with the Socialism of the Democrat party are refilling the ranks of the GOP, and reconsidering the false premise of redistribution and its adverse effects.

Most long time readers here should recall such wonderful conversations about third parties, independents etc.. I know I do. And even before the dust settled on the miserable failure of 2008, it was clear that the political future in Michigan would be complete with a new conservative breed and a little different take on WHEN we can make a difference.

The time is now. August 3, we make some important choices on where we will be going, who will be our champions, and what values they carry in our stead. They will be listening best RIGHT NOW. If you have anything to say, to offer, to contribute.. it is time. The primary will set the tone. The general will determine if your vision carries on.

With that said..

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