Tag: Michigan Constitution

Michigan ballot issues and judicial races

1. No 52% (emergency managers)
   
2. No 58% (collective bargaining)
   
3. No 63% (energy mandate)
   
4. No 57% (SEIU forced unionization)
   
5. No 69% (2/3 to raise taxes)
   
6. No 60% (Detroit/Canada bridge)

Special interests spend millions on Michigan ballot initiatives

Free this!

Free that!

Hey, do you want me to throw in a 72" DLP and PS3 to go with that as well?

It amazes me when I hear the "promises" made by the various politicians.

However, this one is a doozy, and illustrates again why this particular politician is not fit for the office that he seeks.

Contrary to the published version of Mr Davis' filing HERE, it seems he accepted a nomination by the Michigan Democrat party.  While writing this, the copy of the Democrat nominations arrived for verification.  He was indeed officially nominated by the Democrat party.  There can be no challenge to his ability to run.

However, he does not meet the incumbency rule in the state constitution as he should not file as incumbent because of his short term less than 180 days.

The thing that drew my attention to this originally, is how it is strange that Denise Langford, is SHOWN as the only NOMINATED SC candidate by Democrats on the candidate  roster for the state.

Michigan Democrats had a chance to redeem themselves yesterday, but succumbed to the pressure brought about by the labor element which "Already has its" coverage wrapped.  Personal rights appear to mean little to the senate Democrats who voted no on appending the affirmation of our right of choice with regard to medical care into our state constitution.

Our main concerns were that government should not be in business. If they did this, what kind of transparency and oversight would there be? How would the liability be paid for? Who would pay the $10,000,000 that is anticipated for start up? What success has there been where it was tried before. Has It been tried before and succeeded?

Wayne County's track record, in my book, has not been very good. Even if it starts out costing less, taxpayers will eventually wind up picking up part of the tab. Even people who do not have the resources to own their own property. They had to stop the meeting because of conflicts but the are going to schedule another for more discussion. Good thing.

Forbes Magazine said that title insurance is the richest insurance racket. If Youngblood believes that, why does the county not prosecute instead of go into the business?

Youngblood's attorney, Patrick J. Bruetsch, approached us after the meeting. He says the county will have nothing to do with this, Youngblood just wants to endorse the idea. We asked then why is it before the committee. Then he said Youngblood will only let credible investors be involved. We asked "how does he get to pick the investors if he is not involved?" He claims he misspoke. He then proceeded to say much the same twice more. Something stinks here. The county should stay clear of this. They have enough problems to deal with. When they can do the job with what they have, even then it should not be expanding government. Besides, who is paying for youngbloods attorney? Why does he need one if he only wants to endorse the project?

If someone can do the job cheaper let them go in the business. If the title insurance companies are price fixing as they implied, then call in the feds.