Michigan Politics

Michigan Political considerations.

Making Education Great Again.

A roadmap to fixing our FAILING Public education system

Imagine if the resources spent on the Federal Department of Education was instead sent to the states?

Michigan has more School districts than counties, has had to (as a state) take over whole systems that cannot manage the resources given them by taxpayers, and is delivering CRAP insofar as outcomes.

Let me state this comparison as clearly as I can .. If you had a roofer fix your leaky roof, and the first time you had a light sprinkle you find yourself putting buckets around the house, what would you do?  You might have them try to repair, but most folks are going to get someone new.

Let me remind you that our kids can’t read.  Not like they should anyhow.   I drafted the below roadmap last night.  It is a response to my own personal assessment of what doesn’t currently work in our public education system.  It was inspired to this point as I spoke with a couple of retired legislators who may or may not agree with the entire premise.

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So What Has the Department of Education Done for Us Lately?

Failures sometimes need to be removed from the equation

The federal Department of Education, heralded by its supporters as a vital institution for ensuring equal access to quality education across the country. The freak outs are happening as Trump Taps McMahon to ‘put a fork in it.

Let’s pause a second, and ask the obvious question: What has it actually accomplished lately?

The results of the 2024 Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, known as M-STEP, show that 39.6% of third-graders statewide passed the state’s English language arts (ELA) test, compared with 40.9% last year, 41.6% in 2022 and 42.8% in 2021.

Is it really any better than an ever-growing bureaucracy that’s burning taxpayer dollars faster than Michigan Democrats spend transportation funds on bike lanes no one uses?

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Dark Money In Michigan?

Say it ain't so

If you subscribe to the news:

Allies of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used millions of dollars from secret donors and a web of nonprofit organizations to promote her policy agenda and celebrate Democrats who joined in championing it, according to a tax filing obtained by The Detroit News.

Michigan  Democrats who rail on about dark money in Politics..

The article hit on one specific group: The Road To Michigan’s Future which has a few recognizable figures.  Former Lt Governor Cherry as one.

Which begs the question “How long will it be before old politicians just go away??

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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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Faucis House Of Horrors

OK ..this looks like fun.

From the inbox:

Brace yourself for an unforgettable descent into the deepest darkest depths of GOVERNMENT-FUNDED MAD SCIENCE at Dr. Fauci’s House of Horrors!

Immerse yourself in a LABYRINTH OF TERROR as you learn about what Dr. Fauci has been up to since he retired from the federal government!

Feel your heart quicken as you see Dr. Fauci’s transhumanist creation materialize, realizing years and years of secretive and unethical VACCINE EXPERIMENTS!

Be prepared to embrace the unknown and see the disgusting depraved results of government bureaucrats playing God live at Oakland County Republican Party Headquarters this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6pm to 9pm!

You don’t want to miss this show, playing at the first-ever OCRP Haunted House.

It’s a fun all-ages event featuring a Trunk or Treat for the kids, so bring the whole family!

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RINO John James Protest – October 25th.

 

I’ve already written about the swamp-dwelling RINO’s completely losing their minds after Rep. Gaetz called out FORMER Speaker McCarthy on his spinelessness when it came to running things in the House.

Did any Republicans from Michigan stand up for Conservative Values and demonstrate where they really stand?

Nope.

Thanks guys. Great job! Good to know where you really stand when it really counts.

Then we’ve seen them extend this streak of cowardness when it came to nominating and electing a replacement Speaker.

This one should’ve been a slam-dunk.

After a few RINO’s were washed out of the contest, Rep. Jim Jordan’s name came up for a vote.

And how did that vote turn out?

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Once Upon A Time in America You Could Trust Your Physician And Pharmacist

In recent times, 'medicine' has certainly hit it's low

Good afternoon fellow Patriots. Once upon a time in America, outside your immediate family, two people you could trust when in came to matters and concerns for your health was your family physician and your local independent pharmacist. Hospitals were locally managed and controlled by the members of the community, and staffed by the doctors living in the community or surrounding area.

Specialists were brought in on an as needed basis, or patients were referred to the nearest medical center, usually a university hospital with an associated medical school, when complex medical issues required specialist consultation. There were no mandatory treatment protocols that physicians must follow when caring for patients. Physicians were free to use their training, diagnostic skills supported by necessary testing procedures to ensure appropriate, proper and ethical treatment pursuant to their Hippocratic Oath. The most widely accepted short form translation of said Oath within the public domain is “…first do no harm”. However a complete translation would read as follows:

“I will follow that system of regimen which, according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patients, and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous.”

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Save The Electors Telethon Sept 5, 2023

The “Save the Electors” Telethon will be taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 5 from 10am to 9pm. The telethon will be livestreamed by The Gateway Pundit!

This is a historic event that will change public perceptions and give the electors the resources they need to fight back against the malicious, politically-motivated prosecutions of leftist AG Dana Nessel (learn more here).

Telethon guests include former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Mike Lindell of Frank Speech, Shawn Farash (famous for his spot on Trump impersonation), DC Draino, former Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake, Justice Gableman, Catherine Engelbrecht & Gregg Phillips (of “2000 Mules” fame) Jim Hoft, Brandan Straka, Sam Sorbo, nationally known comedian Joe Dan Gorman, MI Representatives Schriver, Smit, Carra and DeSana and MI State Senators Lindsey and Runestad. More guests are joining daily.

“We plan to tell the stories of how Electors have been personally affected by this madness,” said Matt Seely of the Michigan Conservative Coalition, who is hosting the telethon.

“Our amazing line up for the Telethon will encourage citizens to make a donation to the Legal Defense Fund for the Electors online here. On the day of the Telethon live operators will also be standing by to take donations,” he added.

Share the promotional graphic and spread the word. It is time to unite behind this righteous cause. The electors stood up when it counted, now we must have their backs!

CHECK OUT THEGATEWAYPUNDIT.COM TO WATCH TOMORROW’S TELETHON!

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