Monthly Archives: September 2025

All the Other Stuff, Michigan, Opinion, Philosophy

In Memoriam: Charlie Kirk (1993–2025)

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Rest in peace, Charlie. Your voice may be silent now—but it echoes still.

We are saddened by the inexplicable loss of Charlie Kirk .. an indomitable force, a culture warrior, and fundamentally, a fine human being whose presence was powerful and whose voice was un-apologetically steadfast.

Charlie was a rare creature in today’s cultural landscape: someone who challenged prevailing norms and called others to do the same—not with quiet neutrality, but with bold conviction. In an era when voices are often diminished, he insisted on being heard .. even if what he said made many uncomfortable. His convictions were rooted in tradition, shaped by faith and family, and radiated through his work with Turning Point USA and beyond.

He encouraged robust debate; he invited scrutiny. His “Prove Me Wrong” table wasn’t just a clever setup ..it was a testament to his belief that strength lies in standing behind what you believe, especially when challenged.

His passing leaves a void in modern cultural discourse. We will miss his fiery intellect, his unapologetic authenticity, and yes, even arguments with him—because they made us think harder, dig deeper, and stand firmer in our own beliefs.

Our hearts ache for his beloved wife, Erika, and their two young children. No public figure, however impactful, can ever replace the role he played in their lives. To them—may you find comfort in the memories you made and the legacy he leaves behind.

May God carry him and bless his family at this time.

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2026 Election, All the Other Stuff, Democrats, Elections, Government Incompetence, Michigan, Michigan Politics, Opinion

Standing

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The quickest win is to make you irrelevant before you argue.

I see a similarity here.

“Standing.” That magical word judges love to toss around when they want to clear their dockets. If you don’t have skin in the game, you don’t get to play.

Now, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants to codify that same escape hatch into election challenges. According to one of her her shiny new proposals:

“The requirement that the challenger have personal knowledge that the challenged voter is ineligible is not satisfied when the challenger’s basis for their claim is third-hand information such as an online database, United States Postal Service information, or other information from a third-party such as another resident contacted during a house-to-house canvass.”

Translation? If you actually do the work—research the rolls, cross-check the addresses, talk to the neighbors—sorry, still not good enough.

As Patrice Johnson, founder of the Michigan Fair Elections Institute, put it:

“These rules handcuff the clerks and create a bureaucratic quagmire — all while extending the SOS’s overreach. While framed as ‘standardization,’ these rules create significant barriers to legitimate citizen oversight of voter rolls and petitions.”

In other words, the people who should have standing—citizens—are being told to sit down.

Read the rest here: The Midwesterner

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