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    Lansing Dems Upset By Jamie Foxx's Comments


    By Corinthian Scales, Section News
    Posted on Mon Dec 10, 2012 at 05:31:52 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, RTW, FTW, Unions, AstroTurf, MDP, Top Democrat, Obama, Visit, half White, Jamie Foxx, Kill all the White people, Racist a-hole (all tags)

    Oops!  Wrong headline.  Sorry about that.  Lansing Dems have their lady parts in a tizzy over the State Human Resources honcho reminding employees to exercise caution while there are belligerents, Emma Goldman malcontents, Proudhon geriatrics, and every other form of AstroTurf that unions can herd to the Dome by the bus loads.

    Jamie Foxx, was only talking about "I kill all the white people in the movie. How great is that?"

    That, I am reasonably sure Lansing Dems are good with even though their highest ranking Democrat in the nation is half White.  But, that just doesn't fit into the Democratic Party optics, does it?

    (2 comments) Comments >>

    Oh Yah, That'll Win Folks Over


    By Corinthian Scales, Section News
    Posted on Mon Dec 10, 2012 at 04:20:58 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, RTW, FTW, Unions, Obama, Visit, AstroTurf (all tags)

    Like flies to vinegar.

    The Detroit News

    Schools in the Taylor district will not host classes on Tuesday, according to officials. A large number of teachers have notified district officials they will not report to work.

    "Due to the anticipated high absenteeism for tomorrow, Tuesday Dec. 11, the Taylor School District will be closed for students," said district officials in a released statement. "No students are to report to school. ..."

    District officials did not say why so many of its teachers planned to be off on Tuesday,[snip]

    Sure gains my support, and "respect" for their "profession".

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    A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

    Breaking!!


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Fri Dec 07, 2012 at 12:59:59 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, RTW, FTW, Unions, Obama, Visit (all tags)

    Obama is making an unannounced visit to Michigan Monday.

    Airspace reports a clearing for Airforce One on Monday at noon till 3pm. This means that the president will be in Michigan the day before our legislature finalizes, and Snyder signs off on the dotted line, Michigan's Freedom To Work (choose) legislation.

    Obama has already weighed in on yesterday's legislative activity in Lansing:

    "White House spokesman Matt Lehrich says Obama has long opposed right to work laws, "and he continues to oppose them now."

    The spokesman says Obama believes the economy "is stronger when workers get good wages and good benefits, and he opposes attempts to roll back their rights." "

    As usual with a misunderstood version of what 'rights' are.

    Continue to support your legislators by writing, emailing, and calling.

    (9 comments) Comments >>

    Today


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Thu Dec 06, 2012 at 10:36:33 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Unions, RTW, Right To Work, Freedom To Work, Rick Snyder, Doing Whats Right, Heroic Legislation (all tags)

    Today was a day that might forever change the direction of this country.

    Amidst several hundred bussed in union protesters (some of them being unruly - see below the fold) and threats of violence, the Michigan legislature passed two important measures ensuring labor freedom in our great state:

    HB 4054 of 2011    Local government; other; right-to-work zone; permit. Amends sec. 14 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.14) & adds sec. 14a.

    &

    SB 0116 of 2011    Labor; collective bargaining; right-to-work zones; allow local units of government to establish. Amends sec. 14 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.14) & adds sec. 14a.

    4054 may have to be reconsidered because of a procedural move by the Dems, but apparently SB106 will be the measure the house will finalize on Tuesday.  there is also a Senate bill (still working on this) that passed 22-4 when the cowardly Dems walked out.

    In an interview with The Associated Press, Snyder said he had kept the issue at arm's length while pursuing other programs to bolster the state economy. But he said circumstances had pushed the matter to the forefront.

    "It is a divisive issue," he acknowledged. "But it was already being divisive over the past few weeks, so let's get this resolved. Let's reach a conclusion that's in the best interests of all."
    In fact, as I type this, Rick Snyder is on Greta VanSusteren on FOX.

    He sounded good.  His words on the Freedom To Work legislation are identical to the words we have used here and elsewhere. Choice, opportunity, freedom.  His pledge to sign the bills as soon as they reach his desk could literally change the nation's future.  This historic event is nothing short of amazing and couldn't come soon enough.

    Thank you to those who today wrapped up a very impressive Christmas present for all Michiganders, and the rest of the country as well.

    Prouder than ever to be a part of this great State.

    (37 comments, 390 words in story) Full Story

    Did Somebody Mention


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Thu Dec 06, 2012 at 08:24:47 PM EST
    Tags: Lansing, Michigan, Thugs, RTW, Bus Babies, Happy Meal (all tags)

    Happy meals?

    Apparently some of the protesters had no idea why they were there.

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    Republican Party Statement On Gate Crashers


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Thu Dec 06, 2012 at 06:55:10 PM EST
    Tags: Bussed in Union Thugs, Michigan, RTW, Breaking the Law, Mark Brewer, Typical Democrats (all tags)

    Today, the protesters stormed the legislative chambers.

    Matt Frendewey, communications director for the Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement:

    "The Michigan Democratic Party and the union bosses who have lost political battle, after political battle, are now resorting to bringing chaos to Capitol, the action by the protestors who tried storm the Capitol Building and risk public safety is despicable and has no place in modern civil politics.

    The despicable action by the Democratic protestors who were arrested demonstrates the lengths that union bosses will go in order to maintain their iron grip on the rights of Michigan workers."

    After trying and failing to hijack the constitution through the ballot box, it is shameful to see the Michigan Democratic Party resort to using paid thugs in attempts to disrupt the legislature. Their actions put public safety at risk, especially the hundreds of activists and protestors within the Capitol.

    "Rather than encourage his members to break the law, Mark Brewer should tell his protestors to remain calm and stop trying to threaten the Michigan State Police."

    It's been widely reported that protestors attempted to storm the Capitol. The Michigan State Police closed the Capitol Building in order to ensure the safety of all those inside, which includes galleries packed with spectators. Michigan Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer immediately announced he would file a lawsuit to open the Capitol - further demonstrating his commitment to undermining the Michigan State Police and putting public safety at risk.

    I have video of the police responding to this action I will post later.

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    All Hell Breaking Loose - ACTION ALERT!!


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Dec 05, 2012 at 05:26:00 PM EST
    Tags: Bussed in Union Thugs, Michigan, RTW, Lansing, Labor, Freedom To Work (all tags)

    The left is storming the dome.

    Unions have bussed in their henchmen from outside the state, and its expected to to get a little uglier than this video from just a little while ago..

    If you get 5 minutes, call your Representatives, and State Senators TONIGHT if you have their local numbers, and give them support.  Tomorrow if you do not.  Lets get this crap over and done with permanently, or forever have these thugs running the show in Lansing and our nation.

    We could see action tomorrow if things don't get too hairy.  You are needed!

    (14 comments) Comments >>

    Right To Work


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Fri Nov 30, 2012 at 10:22:49 AM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Right-To-Work, Freedom To Work, Labor, Unions, Civil Rights, Indiana, Yoder, RTW, Dick Devos, Ron Weiser (all tags)

    If you have ever wanted to be involved, or thought a legislator needed a little nudge, there is no better time than NOW to act.

    The failure of proposal 2 in November's election drove home the fact that Michigan is ready to become the 24th Right To work state.  The millions in big labor money spent to even further violate the civil rights of Michigan workers was not successful, and brought the issue out into a broader theater of debate.  The Freedom to Work organization (disclosure: I am a member) was joined by political heavyweights Dick Devos and Ron Weiser who are now calling for action on this important piece of Michigan's future.

    "MIRS News reports former Michigan Republican Party chairman Ron Weiser and 2006 GOP gubernatorial nominee Dick DeVos are putting the pressure on in the Senate, where Majority Leader Randy Richardville doesn't want to take it up."
    Though Richardville does not want it, he is apparently willing to watch it pass through that legislative body, now showing perhaps a couple votes to spare.

    And labor leadership is freaking out. Kyle Olson, writes:

    "Now the union is wringing its hands over a rumored Right to Work proposal that may be introduced and debated in the state legislature during the lame duck session.

    On Tuesday, the union pressed the panic button and issued a screed to its members via email:

    "With just a few weeks left in the Legislative session, right-wing politicians in Lansing are looking to exact political revenge against union members by ramming through dangerous bills that will harm school employees, middle-class families and children throughout Michigan.

    "Their reckless agenda includes: ...

     ... "These extremist legislators must be stopped immediately. The Working Michigan coalition is holding events across our state tonight and tomorrow night to help mobilize union members and supporters in the effort to fight back."

    It's hard to feel sorry for this group of tin-horned gangsters. They were in a good position and they got too greedy.
    Indeed.

    But we best not consider this a done deal until the guv's pen is to paper.

    Your legislator needs your strength. Call them. praise them for their support of this basic civil right. Write them. Encourage them to act quickly and decisively. Call your friends and encourage them to do the same.  Watch the video below the fold to get a better understanding of why.

    Update [2012-11-30 10:51:19 by JGillman]: As a bonus, here are a couple who REALLY want you to call them and offer support of Freedom to work. (H/T Jack Hoogendyk)

    Contact:
    Rep. Peter Pettalia
    Rep. Dale Zorn
    Rep. Ken Goike
    OR find your rep here.

    (4 comments, 483 words in story) Full Story

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