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State Representative Announcement - Lana Theis

By JGillman, Section Multimedia
Posted on Sun Sep 22, 2013 at 11:17:56 AM EST
Tags: Mackinac Island, Michigan, Lana Theis, $100 Project, Madison Project, State Representative, Elections, Primary, Republicans, 42nd district (all tags)

I have several video segments from an event on the island with candidates in a fundraiser.

The Madison PAC, and Jack Hoogendyk are seeking REAL Republicans for legislative positions, and much like our $100 project are supportive of primary efforts that bring conservative values into play.

The Second in the series is Lana Theis running for the 42nd district house seat.

More to follow.

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State Representative Announcement - Cindy Duran

By JGillman, Section Multimedia
Posted on Sun Sep 22, 2013 at 11:10:12 AM EST
Tags: Mackinac Island, Michigan, Cindy Duran, $100 Project, Madison Project, State Representative, Elections, Primary, Republicans, 79th district (all tags)

I have several video segments from an event on the island with candidates in a fundraiser.

The Madison PAC, and Jack Hoogendyk are seeking REAL Republicans for legislative positions, and much like our $100 project are supportive of primary efforts that bring conservative values into play.

The first in the series is Cindy Duran running for the 79th district house seat.

Several more to follow.

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A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

Selling Stupid

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Mon Jul 15, 2013 at 09:20:29 AM EST
Tags: Michigan, Jack Hoogendyk, Madison Project, Lipstick On A Pig, HB4714, Euphemisms, Selling Stupid, Whats In A Name (all tags)

There is an art in selling that, which on its face, is crap.

Jack Hoogendyk, highlights some contemporary examples of how some politicians reach the truly ignorant among us .. and themselves.

Politicians have been using euphemisms to sell bad ideas for years. When they can't get a new government program through because everyone knows it will expand government and/or take away freedom and individual choice, they just come up with a good-sounding name. Examples:

H.R. 3567 or "The Respect for Marriage Act" repeals the federal Defense of Marriage Act, states have the right to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

The "Employee Free Choice Act" (H.R. 800) replaces the existing secret ballot elections for union membership with a system in which workers must publicly sign union cards; in effect, no free choice.

..

etc. etc.