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Calley Ended The MBT, So There.

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Brian Calley was instrumental in ending the "stupid" business killing Michigan Business Tax

I’ll be clear, my preference for a challenge in the executive arrangement for Michigan would have been to go after the Governor directly.

However, the cost difference between a statewide gubernatorial contest versus a delegate election is significant, and Wes Nakagiri in his bid for LT Gov at convention STILL has a high hurdle to leap. Especially with MiGOP resources being used to recruit ‘establishment-GOP’ loyal delegates throughout the state; with rumored bribery in some districts raising eyebrows. Some delegates might already have made up their minds whom they will support if they are selected to go to state convention. I wonder if all the delegates are even aware of easily identified history?

I wonder too, if it even matters to them.

This weekend’s Governor’s breakfast in Traverse City had all the top players present.  The guv, lt. guv, AG, SoS, and candidate Land all there.  Brian Calley was touted by the governor as the man responsible for eliminating the MBT. 

The MBT as you know, was a stupid tax.  No Doubt about it. Snyder even said so.  Right in this video:

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Rep. Candice Miller gets it (sort of).

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I’ve indicated before that try to catch up on current events as much as I can when working.

It’s not easy, but I manage as best as I can.

I get a good chunk of it from e-mail blasts from people whom I trust. Much of it is on material that the MSM wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot poll.

The latest has to do with the continuing invasion of illegal aliens along our border and the (sort of) correct response that has been lacking as of late.

{Details after the fold}

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Madison Project Michigan Endorsements (Round 1)

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The Madison Project Michigan has just issued its first round of endorsements.

Our values are Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Limited Government, Defenders of Religious Freedom. We only endorse candidates who clearly demonstrate their conservatism. We evaluate every House and Senate race in Michigan, and our endorsements are only extended to key competitive races which have a strong conservative candidate with the ability to win.

The Madison Project Michigan PAC raises money for conservative candidates through our network of grassroots conservatives. We provide our members with campaign profiles of selected candidates, and contributions to the PAC are used to support those candidates.

Please DONATE to the Madison Project Michigan PAC to help us elect solid conservatives in Michigan.

ENDORSED CANDIDATES (more endorsements will follow soon):

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Annette Kirk Weighs In On The Fourth Congressional District

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ConservativeMind_cover-202x292If I had my Druthers, the best man for a seat in Congress is the guy willing to take a few arrows, and guard the purse a little better than all those before him. (or her)

There are certain folk who I have no question would be outstanding legislators, yet cannot muster the financial resources enough to pay for 30 seconds of air time. They have a great message that resonates with constitutional types.  Those folks have a clear understanding of this ‘Republic’ we are a part of.  One of them is THIS guy whom I personally believe is as solid a conservative as they come.

Then there are OTHERS who certainly have the resources, but no history, and frankly seem to have no message other than “I am a conservative” (and play an accordion, shoot crossbows, etc.) Yeah, One particular guy has CASH, and piles of it to work with. And anyone who thinks money can’t fake out Republicans in primary elections has never heard of Rick Snyder.

There is an another candidate who has impressed the wife of Russell Kirk, author of “the Conservative Mind” sufficiently, that she has written an op-ed endorsement exclusive for RightMi.Com

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No Powder In This Cannon

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Truth be told, THAT gun has probably never been fired.

poachingMichigan is indeed a sportsman’s paradise.

Naturally, the coveted NRA scoring and endorsement will be flaunted by would-be Michigan politicos who want an edge up on their opponents.  In the strange circumstance however, the NRA has been rewarding legislative support for ammo registration in Michigan yet is fighting it in California.

Go figure.

Yes, in Michigan, several legislators are being punished by the NRA scoring process for voting against a package of bills designed to ‘Keep ammo out of the hands of felons.’ Certainly the NRA is acting responsibly, right? Until you carefully think through what it takes to enforce such an act.

Lets consider what the NRA uses as legislative candidate scoring criteria first.

A+: A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.

A: Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.

AQ: A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate’s responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.

B: A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a “B” candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.

D: An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation and opposes pro-gun reforms. Regardless of public statements, can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues.

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HELP NEEDED against the Federal Government housing undocumented “children” in Vassar Michigan

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As Vassar is first city in Michigan to be targeted by the Feds for relocation of "Undocumented Children" Vassar citizens plan Protest / Informational Meeting this week.

Protest WHY?
Feds importing undocumented “children” into Vassar MI , Wolverine Center. Some of these “kids” are 17 and 19 years old. The fact is that Wolverine has always dealt with Michigan youth where the physical and emotional needs of its guests are known. We, nor the Federal Government, nor the State of Michigan know ANYTHING about who these individuals background. How will housing these people impact our economy, schools, and neighborhoods? These are reasonable questions that deserve an answer BEFORE these undocumented :children are thrust upon us not after.
The protest Monday July 7 @ 6pm.
Location: Vassar City Council , city building 287 E Huron Ave, Vassar, MI 48768…City Council meeting at 7pm. From the protest we can move to the city council meeting for those would like to present a unified front . During the public comment portion our thoughts will be expressed.

The Vassar Concerned Citizens Committee is presenting a
Public Informational Meeting Wednesday, July
9th 6PM-8PM

On Wednesday July 9 there will be a free public meeting for information about the possible housing of the undocumented “children”. The meeting will be held at Vassar High School, 220 Athletic Street, Vassar MI. 48768…..knowledgeable speakers will present and Wolverine representatives have also been invited to state the reasons for importing the kids.
This informational meeting is about the Wolverine Center in Vassar MI, taking, housing, and providing education for the illegal and undocumented immigrant “children” who have come across our borders. Parking is available in city lot, or at empty parking lots next door and across the street.

There will be no questions or discussion and disrupters will be asked to please listen or if they continue to interrupt/disrupt will be asked to leave. We will be presenting the best information that we have and two hours is a very short time.
Wolverine Human Services traditionally has been for males ages 12 thru 18. 19 years olds have to leave whether they have completed their sentence or are returned to jail. Over 18 does also not have to be usually educated by Vassar Public Schools. Wolverine does not use the state special education guidelines that allows special needs students to be educated to age 25.

To make sure that the event is not misrepresented, we WILL be live streaming the event on the following ustream channel – http://www.ustream.tv/channel/michigan-concerns-for-conservatives

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Rob Steele In Traverse City

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SteeleA few Nights ago, we had the pleasure of a visit in Traverse City by Dr Rob Steele for a visit with Representative Greg MacMaster, a talk on the ACA and health care in general.

Dr. Steele has a place up in this neck of the woods, and is quite at home in his home away from the Peoples Republic of Ann Arbor. In 2010, Dr. Steele came as close to victory as any have over congressman John Dingell; holding Dingell to his lowest percentage of votes in his 55-year career in Congress.  He is again pursuing a spot as U of M Regent.

In any event, we recorded his presentation.  Enjoy.

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