Constitution

A Good Man With A Gun

Thank you to Derrick Perry And Matthew K. Semper Fi.

Yesterday in Traverse City, the unthinkable happened.

A man entered the Walmart on South Airport Rd a little before 5 and began attacking innocent people with a knife. Eleven were injured, six of them in critical condition, five in serious condition. According to a source close to Munson Medical Center, at least one victim may have passed away in the early hours of the morning. (As-yet unofficial)  Our prayers are with all the victims and their families during this horrific time.

But amid the chaos and horror, courage emerged.

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Still Missing the Fire (Truck) for the Flames

It is a higher power that creates such things as ..vultures

But I insist.

My friend Scales is a thoughtful writer, but in this case, he’s wielding a classic rhetorical sleight of hand—introducing a different frustration about private equity (fire truck manufacturing) to distract from my original argument: government-created scarcity is the true culprit in manufactured housing rent spikes.

Let’s talk about that fire truck video.

Yes, fire departments are paying more. Yes, trucks are expensive. But blaming that on private equity alone is like blaming a grocery store for high egg prices during a bird flu outbreak. It’s convenient—but wildly incomplete.

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Government Transparency and Gun Rights: A Win in Washtenaw County

Michigan Open Carry notches one in the win column.

Full disclosure: Michigan Open Carry, Inc.’s  (MOC) website is hosted by yours truly. I support its mission to normalize lawful open carry, ensure gun owners understand their rights, and demand adherence to the rule of law—especially by those sworn to uphold it.

Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Applauds Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Decision to Cease Illegal Preapplication Forms for Firearm Licenses

Michigan Open Carry, Inc. (MOC) is pleased to announce that the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has discontinued the use of preapplication forms for License to Purchase (LTP) firearm applicants. This significant change comes after MOC obtained the forms through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and subsequent legal action.

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Birthright?

Before the Supreme court now

As you may know, this is going on now.    Most have felt that it is a tall order for the solicitor to argue the government’s case that NO- Illegals cannot visit and pump out American Citizens.

When asked for an objective analysis, the AI instance I used produced this fascinating argument.

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The Case Against Zoning Enabling in Michigan

How Did We Ever Survive Without Zoning?

So .. In Lansing, there is great ballyhoo about Lansing “returning zoning power to the local governments.”

All well and fine .. but

There was a time when homes were built by families with sweat, timber, and willpower. Before the advent of bureaucratic overreach, people lived in homes they designed, worked in businesses they created, and adapted their communities through mutual interest and common sense. Today, we’re told we cannot build like our parents did. We’re trapped in a maze of restrictive zoning laws enabled by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MZEA) of 2006—a law that stifles private property rights, innovation, and natural development.

As a real estate agent working in Northern Michigan, I see firsthand the impact of these constraints. Buyers are fighting for affordability while sellers—who must often become buyers again—face a new market skewed by government-imposed scarcity. My goal is to ensure both sides find the best value, despite a system that increasingly works against them.

Private Property Is a Natural Right

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Jocelyn Benson: From Election Fraud Adjacent to Aspiring Governor

Jocelyn Benson - a name synonymous with 'election fraud'

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has declared her candidacy for governor in 2026. Yeah, this is the same Jocelyn Benson whose political ascent has been peppered with controversy, eyebrow-raising connections, and what some might call an opportunistic knack for ‘Teflon’ politics. Let’s take a little walk down memory lane and unpack her storied past.

2010: Fake Tea Party Shenanigans

You may recall that in 2010, Michigan witnessed a blatant attempt at election fraud: the creation of a fake Tea Party to siphon votes from legitimate candidates. Two Democratic operatives from Oakland County, Jason Bauer and Mike McGuinness, were convicted for their roles in this debacle. Bauer got probation and a slap on the wrist, while McGuinness faced perjury and forgery charges. Fun fact: both of these fine gentlemen were connected to none other than Jocelyn Benson.

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Slotkin’s Motives

Less about qualifications perhaps?

Some folks .. even on the right had a concern with Mike Roger’s former National Security influence and connections.

To some degree I understand, but..on the other hand:

Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., expressed concern Sunday that some of President-elect Donald Trump’s selections of national security Cabinet positions could be beholden to his political preferences rather than an objective interpreting of intelligence.

Isn’t it curious how Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA officer, is suddenly voicing concerns about politicization in national security appointments?

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Time To Light It Up Again

She is a tyrant.  Don’t forget this

Whitmer’s recent enactment of gun control measures are a step in the wrong direction. The legislation introduces universal background checks for all firearm purchases and mandates ‘safe storage requirements.’

While proponents argue these laws aim to enhance public safety, it’s far past time to examine their potential impact on law-abiding citizens. (The rest of us not currently holding the top three executive positions in MI State govt.) The universal background checks extend to private sales, raising concerns about the implications for responsible gun owners. Additionally, the safe storage mandates may impose challenges for individuals seeking immediate access to firearms for self-defense.

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Agree?

US Taxpayers Party of Michigan resolution in support of paper ballot

Michigan’s US Taxpayers Party issued this a couple days ago.

Resolution Opposing the Use of Dominion Voting Machines
Resolution: 2023-1212
Sponsor: Kent County Taxpayers/Constitution PartyWHEREAS, “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government” (US Const. Art 4 sec 4) and elections are an integral part of such government and must be conducted in a free and fair manner, ensuring the trust and confidence of the electorate;WHEREAS, the responsibility of individual states to uphold the validity of election results, ensuring that the outcome accurately represents the will of the people, and guaranteeing the integrity of the electoral process;

WHEREAS, it is vital that no election information or data be processed or stored outside the borders of the United States, safeguarding the security of the  electoral process and the State of Michigan;

WHEREAS, Dominion voting machines, and other electronic voting software,  which facilitate the counting and recording of votes, are owned by companies of foreign nature, potentially compromising the independence and reliability of the  electoral system;

WHEREAS, electronic voting machines possess internet connectivity ability, and during recent elections, numerous instances were reported where these machines were found connected to the internet despite security protocols in  place;

WHEREAS, the ability to control electronic voting machines remotely raises concerns about the potential manipulation and alteration of vote outcomes,  undermining the fundamental principles of our republic;

WHEREAS, hand-counting ballots in precincts has proven to be a safe, efficient,  and transparent method of conducting elections, ensuring accuracy and  maintaining public confidence;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan opposes the use of all electronic counting machines and software, including Dominion  voting machines, in any future elections;

FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan  demands the return of free and fair elections, where the counting and recording  of votes are conducted through secure, transparent, and audit-able methods,  ensuring that all citizens can exercise their right to vote without any undue  influence or interference.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan will actively  advocate for and support initiatives that promote the adoption of secure,  transparent, and audit-able electoral practices, in order to restore faith in the  democratic process, the beginnings of our republic, to ensure the integrity of  elections.

This resolution shall be disseminated to all relevant state agencies, pertaining to  elections, to facilitate a wider discourse on preserving election integrity and  upholding the security of the people’s electoral process.

Approved and adopted by the US Taxpayers Party of Michigan on the 27th day of January, 2024

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