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Tag: Michigan (page 3)By JGillman, Section News
Rick Snyder used a Chicago Democrat and (BIG) Obama Donor to run his transition team.
Rick Snyder then selected a Democrat to be the state treasurer. Then Rick Snyder used him to assist in selecting another Democrat to manage Detroit. Race was used in the selection process, contrary to the Michigan constitution; article 1, section 26. Then Rick Snyder gave the Chicago Democrat a cushy job in Michigan state government making $140k a year. Oh yeah.. BIIIIIIIIG Tent. By JGillman, Section News
SB636 and SB661 are on the hidden agenda this week before the end of the legislative session.
Passed in the Michigan State Senate, yet not showing on the calendar in the house, both bills are expected to be taken up this week. It is unclear if it will be tomorrow, or Thursday. Senate Bill 636 appears to allow the withdrawal of wired phone services after three years to certain areas under new relaxed rules. The majority of senior citizens in Michigan still rely on wired services, and many use services not available without expensive changeovers. Personally, I would save on at least one phone bill, but the unreliable nature of wireless services is a concern, and the long term radio pollution potential on our health is unknown.
Senate Bill 661 is something we have discussed before. If the MiGOP really wants to alienate the folks who brought it home in 2010, they will encourage its passage due to ONE particular provision regarding the allowing of primary involvement with caucus money. The other issue; that of transparency, begets the question: "Does the end justify the means?" If it matters to you, you know the drill. (3 comments) Comments >> By JGillman, Section News
This Is NOT Your Daddy's 'Paul'
Some of the ideas are familiar, but limited in ways typically embraced by establishment Republicans. Rand Paul's visit to Detroit was precipitated by a conference call being reported by the Detroit News. In it, Senator Paul speaks of enterprise zones, with taxes so low as to "bail yourselves out". Adding to this an loosened visa incentive for a flow of foreign "entrepreneurs" into the city. Paul, widely considered a 2016 potential presidential candidate, said he will introduce legislation Monday to create "economic freedom zones" by dramatically lowering taxes in depressed areas and loosen visa rules to encourage foreign entrepreneurs to immigrate to the city. So now instead of "jobs that Americans don't want to do," perhaps we will be talking about cities that Americans don't want to live or work in. I wonder how that would work? Maybe something like this? "Mr Chen, you are welcome to stay, invest, develop, and work in our country. However, you are limited to this particular region. If for some reason you are not satisfied there, I guess you are out of luck."Or in other words, "Welcome to the Hotel Detroit. Love it, or get the hell out of our country.."Right, somehow I can't see THAT happening. Which of course begs the question of what happens to those who emigrate, and decide to move somewhere a little safer than Baghdad of Michigan? When "loosening visa requirements," it seems that a genie let out is a little hard to stuff back in the lamp. Its hard to imagine 'restrictive' movement placed on those who simply seek a better life, and upon finding out that Detroit is no better than the hole they left, it is highly likely that they will indeed "seek" such a place. And it seems we have heard those words about foreigners feeling welcomed before. Go below the fold. (2 comments, 1894 words in story) Full Story By Corinthian Scales, Section News
I'm glad to see someone at least trying to address overreaching stupidity that Mike Bishop allowed to pass in 2009.
Restaurants and bars would have the option of allowing smoking on patios and other outdoor portions of their businesses under bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the state Legislature. Banned outside no less! F'ing amazing.
"I think this something businesses should be able to offer if they choose to," said Rep. Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, the sponsor of House Bill 5159. "People step outside to smoke now anyway. Been saying that to non-smokers for years, Rep. McMillin. Bottom line, it's a big state, and there is room for everyones vision of what is condoned by business owners in their establishments, especially when it is an exorbitantly taxed, legal product in question. Prior to this nanny authoritarian law, if I chose to enter a place that didn't permit smoking that was my choice. Today, my choice, and other establishment owners is eliminated by a majority of overcompensated full-time graft practitioners (Tom, and a handful of others excluded). But, it's about public heath CS! Of course it is, as long as one doesn't notice the deep pockets for lobbyist like the exempted casinos in Detoilet. Ps. Brian Calley strikes again. My surprised look... (1 comment) Comments >> By Corinthian Scales, Section News
What an Executive wagon-circling doozy floated this morning in The News.
Across the nation, the fees and taxes imposed next year through the Affordable Care Act will generate about $20 billion, based on Joint Committee on Taxation estimates, and could affect nearly 60 percent of Americans who receive insurance through their workplace.
As the old saying goes - No pain, No ga, well, in Brooksie's bureaucratic fiefdom... no pain! Pay up, With Republicans like in Oakland County, Randy Richardville, Jase Bolger, and Snyder/Calley, who needs Lon Johnson and Julianna Smoot? By JGillman, Section News
That people who value the constitution should be concerned about.
No 'law enforcement' activity can lawfully occur in your county without the sheriff being aware, or present directly, or through deputies. No federal operation can legally enacted without the cooperation of the county sheriff's office. Its a fact. The federal authorities have no arrest jurisdiction in the state of Michigan or any other 'sovereign' state without the assistance of local authorities, and in particular the highest local authority; the ELECTED sheriff. What is important to remember when voting to fill this position, is whether he will be upholding the constitution, or collaborating with federal or rogue state agencies, which all too often seem to abridge constitutional protections as a matter of convenience. We have highlighted a couple of TRUE county servants in the past. Continue below the fold for who they were, and more good news. (516 words in story) Full Story By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Short and sweet.
The 18th amendment was repealed, but the court's power grab was not. By Corinthian Scales, Section News
The following has to be the Idiotic Tweet of the Year.
Go to the #PostOffice this #Christmastime and buy a stamp or send a parcel. It's your patriotic duty. #usps From, guess who? Click here. Mmmnnnnnya, I'll get right on that "patriotic duty" there, Mr. disgraced ex-Drain commissioner. I tell ya... other people's morons running around in their hypocritical Big Tent ideology. (3 comments) Comments >>
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