Thursday November 20, 2014

Can You Identify Robbery Suspect?

A2 Police release pics Click Here for Story and Pics

Movin On Up

Brighton Treasurer moving on to State Legislature Click Here for Details

Bill Would Ban Red Light Cameras

Legislation not expected to move in lame duck

A bill that has been introduced would prohibit law enforcement agencies from using photo radar devices (photo cop cameras) as the basis for issuing traffic tickets. … more

Bill prohibits local governments from further regulation

A bill that would create state-based regulations for ride-sharing services such as Uber makes sense because it prohibits local government from adding more regulations. … more

The King’s Dinner

Obama hosts immigration dinner with no Republicans Click Here for Story

This You Can Complain About

View image on Twitter   Massive dumping of snow is worthy of complaint Click Here for Story and Pictures

Obama Will Dump Illegals on US

         Gives the finger to citizens and legal immigrants Click Here for Details

Will Ferguson Boil Over?

             Extremists groups pushing violence ahead of Grand Jury verdict release Click Here for Story

Dems Show True Colors

Keystone failure in Senate shows Democrats don’t want Americans to work Click Here for Details

Sheriff Makes Plea to Stop Obama Amnesty

Scott JonesObama plan will cause an uncontrollable flood at the the border Click Here for Story

Does Russia Have Satellite Killer?

         Obama weakness has Russia taking charge in space as well as on earth Click Here for Details

Stupid Students

College students still insisting on global warming Click Here for Story

 

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Wednesday November 19, 2014

Democrats Block Keystone Again

       Democrats block tens of thousands of jobs Click Here for Story    

Is this Global Warming?

Ann Arbor hits 2nd lowest recorded temperature Click Here for Details

Howell School Scandal?

Firing of superintendent sparks talk of School Board recalls Click Here for Story

Democratic Lawmakers Target Charter Public Schools, School Choice

State Dems introduce twice as many laws to restrict charter schools than to fund roads

The bills are part of an escalating battle over the extent which Michigan parents who can’t afford or don’t prefer private schools can still choose where to send their children to school. … more

Sound Road Funding

Michigan House headed in right direction

Last May, the Michigan House passed a legislative package that would permanently increase annual road funding by around $462 million without a significant tax increase. The Senate should adopt this or a similar package to move the ball forward on road funding. … more

Islamists Attack Jerusalem Synagogue

   Five dead in attack by Islamic Terrorists while Jews are at prayer Click Here for Details

Alternatives to Government Shutdown

GOP has better options than a shutdown of the Federal government Click Here for Details

CNN Making Mistakes?

   Simple mistake or political correctness gone wrong? Click Here for Story

Dirty Harry Says Go Big

             Outgoing Senate leader tells Obama to go big on breaking the law for Amnesty Click Here for Details

Muslims Co-Opt Ferguson Protests

   Insidious attempts by Muslim extremists to take over Michael Brown shooting protests Click Here for Story

Freedom Fall

US now 2oth in personal freedom Click Here for Details and Video

Boehner Calls Out Obama on Keystone

    Vetoing Keystone is calling the American People stupid Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday November 18, 2014

 

Get Ready for Cold

    Strong winds and the coldest temps yet for the season Click Here for Details

Which State Legislator Gets Most Gifts?

Lobbyists and your legislators Click Here for Details

Michigan Paid ‘Stupidity of American Voter’ Obamacare Architect $481,050

Representative-elect asks for investigation

The architect of Obamacare who said it became law due in part to “the stupidity of the American voter” was paid $481,050 by the state of Michigan. Now, a state representative-elect is asking for an investigation. … more

Bankruptcy Judge Calls for Better Pension Funding

House Bill 4804 could help

Detroit bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes called on the state to address the underfunding of local government pension benefits in his oral opinion. He stated that the state has a “constitutional, legal and moral obligation to assure that the municipalities in this state adequately fund their pension obligation.” … more

Levin Shirks Responsibility to the Working Class

Photo - Retiring Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., will vote against the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, he told reporters Monday, leaving Senate backers still a vote shy needed to pass a bill to green-light the Canada-to-Texas project. (AP Photo)   Retiring Liberal Senator won;’ vote for union jobs on the Keystone Pipeline Click Here for Story

Who Financed 9/11?

20th Hijacker says Saudi Prince financed the terrorist’s training Click Here for Details

Liar in Chief Caught at it Again

Obama said he didn’t know Gruber? Oh yes he did Click Here for Story

Pushing Anarchy

   President Obama told Ferguson protestors to stay the course? Click Here for Details

Live Long and Diet

Cutting calories increases life expectancy Click Here for Story

Prepare the National Guard

   Missouri Governor readies the National Guard before Grand Jury’s Ferguson decision Click Here for Details

Defund Amnesty

Cotton 2014  GOP needs to stop any funding for amnesty related expenses Click Here for Story

Religion of Pieces

  Pakistani Professor hacked to death by Islamic extremists for wanting to ban Burkas Click Here for Details

 

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Monday November 17, 2014

If you missed The Drift Radio Show on Saturday catch it now on podcast! Click on the Common Sense Radio Tab above

Lower Gas Prices

But for how long? Click Here for Details

State Superintendent Claims Detroit Public Schools Has Dramatic Teacher Shortage

But DPS teachers per students ratio normal

State Superintendent Mike Flanagan has said Detroit Public Schools has a dramatic teacher shortage. But the teacher-to-student ratio at DPS is lower than many districts, raising questions why there are claims of large class sizes. … more

Is VW the First Model for 21st Century Unionism?

New policy echoes Mackinac Center recommendations

The company said it would recognize any union that can show it represents at least 15 percent of the employees in the plant. As detailed below, the company will bestow greater privileges upon organizations that prove they represent more workers.  … more

Hiding the Ugly Details

Congressman Issa wants Homeland Security to turn over report on White House breaches Click Here for Story and Video

Sign from God?

Roma Downey   Film crew stops filming to see odd weather pattern Click Here for Story

Stop the Climate Non-Sense?

Will GOP stand up to false science? Click Here for Details

Bracing for Ferguson Decision

No charges from Grand Jury may inflame race baiters Click Here for Story

ISIS Bigger Than Thought?

  Turkish leader claims many more have joined ISIS Click Here for Details

Your Money …Their Waste

$2 Billion in wrong payments for disability Click Here for Story

You’re Being Watched

Reuters / Mike Blake  Feds scrutiny of your life is increasing Click Here for Details

Pulling a Pelosi

L    Liar in Chief joins Pelosi saying Gruber wasn’t part of Obamacare? Click Here for Story

Worth a Shutdown?

Is Obama amnesty worth shutting the government down for? Click Here for Details

 

 

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Sunday November 16, 2014

 

Michigan House Has Better Road Plan

Seeks money within the State budget instead of asking taxpayers to foot the entire bill Click Here for Details

State Can’t Name Any School Closed for Poor Performance

But applies double-standard to charters

As charter school authorizers await sanctions by the State Superintendent for poorly performing charter schools, choice advocates are asking why conventional schools aren’t held under the same scrutiny. … more

Modernizing the Open Meetings Act

Michigan Law Revision Commission takes step forward

The Mackinac Center has been calling for modernizing the OMA and its companion statute, the Freedom of Information Act. Recent action was a meaningful step forward.  … more

GOP Must Fix Internal Problems

Establishment GOP aren’t listening to voters anymore than Obama is? Click Here for Details

Ridiculous?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the closing session of the First Summit of Latin American Muslim Religious Leaders in Istanbul, Turkey on November 15, 2014. (Image source: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)    Turkey’s President says Muslims discovered America Click Here for Details

And Another Islamic Beheading

ISIS claims to have beheaded US aid worker Click Here for Story

State Budgets Will Pay for Obama Executive Action

Amnesty will break state budgets Click Here for Details

Taste of His Own Medicine?

    Jihadi John allegedly wounded in airstrike Click Here for Story

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show November 15, 2014

The Drift Radio Show November 15, 2014

Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss Michigan’s Senate passing a new gas tax, Obama’s plans for Executive Amnesty for 5 million illegal immigrants, Obamacare and John Gruber’s “Stupid American Voter” comments Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday November 15, 2014

Talk about this week’s stories on The Drift Radio Show Saturday at 2 pm on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com call in line 734-822-1600

Michigan Gas Tax Hike

GOP Senate ok’s gas tax that will double in four years Click Here for Story

America:  Bend Over

Obama pledges to enact Amnesty before year’s end Click Here for Details

Planning the Protest

In this Aug. 17, 2104 file photo people defy a curfew before smoke and tear gas was fired to disperse a crowd protesting the shooting of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. Missouri police, in advance of a grand jury decision on whether to charge a white police officer who fatally shot a black 18-year-old, are making extensive preparations hoping to avoid a repeat of violent clashes between protesters and police. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)  Activists already planning disorder for Ferguson Grand Jury results Click Here for Story

Will Obama Veto Thousands of Jobs?

GOP will pass Kestone pipeline will Obama veto it ? Click Here for Details

Paid to Lie

Image via michaelsavage.com  And paid BIG Click Here for Story

And Obama Knew It

Obama in room with news of  “lack of transparency” Click Here for Details

Sue the President

  Boehner says suing Obama over amnesty just one step as fight begins Click Here for Story

Amnesty is An Impeachable Offense

Is impeachment enough for a treasonous President Click Here for Details

The Next Wave

Immigration Overload Central American Gangs Q&A  Obama Admin prepares for the next flood of immigrant children Click Here for Story

Inappropriate…Again

US President Barack Obama (R) kisses Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi after making a speech at her residence in Yangon on November 19, 2012. (AFP Photo/Jewel Samad)  What will the First Lady say about the President’s awkward affection for the Titainium Orchid? Click Here for Details

How to Stop Obama’s Amnesty

GOP needs to not fund it Click Here for Story and Audio

ICE Agents Feel Betrayed

Obama throwing border patrol agents under the bus Click Here for Details

Lasers in the Gulf

Navy engages first laser weapon in Persian Gulf Click Here for Story

The 10 Point Plan

Obama’s 10 point plan to destroy America Click Here for Details and Video

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Friday November 14, 2014

Freshman Class

Congressman Mike Bishop starting new job Click Here for Story

Michigan Chamber CEO Blasts Film Subsidies as a ‘Boondoggle’

Bill extends subsidies indefinitely

Michigan Chamber of Commerce CEO Rich Studley told a House committee, “If the Michigan film subsidies were a movie it would be on the list of the 10 worst ever seen, right along with ‘Ishtar.’ ” … more

Michigan Should Lower Personal Income Tax Rate in 2015

State can afford to cut residents a break

In 2007, Michigan’s Legislature and governor hiked the state’s individual income tax, extracting more from a struggling private sector in order to avoid government spending cuts. Now is the time to revisit that decision. Tax revenues have grown, the budget is balanced, and this state can afford to be less of a burden on its residents. … more

Obama Ready to Ruin America

   Unveils his plans to let illegals stay and take jobs Click Here for Details

Liar, Liar

      Pelosi caught lying about knowing Jonathan Gruber Click Here for Story

And it Just Keeps Coming from Gruber

4th Video surfaces Click Here for Details

Obama’s Purge Continues?

More military being replaced by Obama Admin? Click Here for Details

Democrats Want Even MORE Illegals to Stay

Juan Vargas   Obama isn’t going far enough for Democrats Click Here for Story

Illegals Will Flood Obamacare

Parents of recent illegal children will also be welcome Click Here for Details

Epic Fail

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (Reuters/Reuters TV)   US failed to kill ISIS leader Click Here for Details

CAIR is at it Again

Accuses University of Bigotry Click Here for Story

 

 

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Thursday November 13, 2014

 Safest Municipality in Michigan

Hamburg gets great honor Click Here for Details

Michigan Should Lower the Personal Income Tax Rate in 2015

State can afford to cut residents a break

Tax revenues have grown, the budget is balanced, and this state can afford to lower the personal income tax rate. … more

Hey, Tim Skubick!

Where is that ‘tax cut fever’ you promised?

Hope springs eternal, however: This taxpayer and millions of others in this state eagerly await the arrival in Lansing of a tax cut epidemic. If anything, sadly, the upcoming lame duck session seems more likely to see the rumored tax cut virus mutate into a real tax hike bug. … more

‘Yankee Go Home!’ Turkish Leftists Assault American Sailors in Istanbul

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Two Faced

   China cuts deal with Obama as they deride us in the media Click Here for Story

Obama Not Constructive

After midterms Obama decides to not twork with GOP Click Here for Details

US China Emissions Deal a “Charade”

Obama looking for some feel good news Click Here for Story

GOP Gets Alaska

Senate seat goes Republican Click Here for Details

Charlie Rangel the Racist

Rep. Charlie Rangel D-N.Y., speaks at his primary election night gathering, Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)     Calls those associated with Tea Party “White Crackers” Click Here for Story

Probes Sets Down on Moving Asteroid

   We can touchdown on an asteroid moving 87,000 miles an hour in space but can’t balance our budgets? Click Here for Details

The Disgrace of Hollywood

More deviant behavior from Hollywood power brokers Click Here for Story

We’re Stupid?..More Video from Gruber Watch This

Calling US voter stupid should get your attention Click Here for Details

Pushing Carbon Agenda

Obama will push this on you too Click Here for Story

 

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Wednesday November 12, 2014

Dirty Donor?

Large U of M donor alleged to be involved in fraud? Click Here for Story

Temperature Drop

Winter is here Click Here for Details

Charter School Group Warns State Superintendent

A decision to suspend charter authorizers not within the law

The Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers sent a letter Nov. 5 to the State Superintendent challenging his authority to suspend charter public school authorizers without following the formal “rule making process.” … more

After Mackinac’s Successful Informational Campaign MEA Double-Talks

Union president Steve Cook’s “worst fear” happened in August 2014. By its own numbers, roughly 5,000 people dropped out of the union in August. That number means from 2013 to 2014 the number of those leaving the union more than tripled. … more

Screwing You

           Obama set to hurt poor, working and middle class with Executive Amnesty Click Here for Details and Video

Ouch!

    Watch Liberal Senator defend Obamacare after “Stupid Voter ” comments Click Here for Video and Story

Democrats Line Up for Controlling the Internet

  More rules more regulation on yet another industry Click Here for Details

CBS Protected Obama During Election

Hid video during Benghazi crisis to help the President’s re-election? Click Here for Story

Gleeful Dictator

       Obama looking forward to executive amnesty Click Here for Details and Video

Don’t Surrender on Executive Amnesty

     Call your Senators, Congressman and the White House Click Here for Story

4 Issues with New AG Pick

       Attorney General pick may face some problems Click Here for Details

Shamnesty

Executive Amnesty is criminal Click Here for Story

Red Bull Fuels Terrorists?

    ISIS fighters staying awake with large consumption of Red Bull energy drinks Click Here for Story

Gun Sales Spike in Ferguson

Religious leaders speak to police officers during a demonstration at the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri, October 13, 2014. (Reuters/Jim Young)    On the possible eve of Grand Jury’s verdict people are buying guns to defend themselves Click Here for Details

Wicked Witch of Washington?

             WH Advisor Valerie Jarrett keeps White House enemies list Click Here for Story

Another New Obama Scandal

Quiet DOJ reversal of gambling law? Click Here for Details

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