Saturday October 25, 2014

Get in on the discussion and call in to 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 give your opinion!

School Annexation Looking Strong?

In Whitmore Lake yes, in Ann Arbor? Maybe Click Here for Story

Doing the Right Thing

Lawsuit against Brighton schools dropped after illegal language dropped Click Here for Details

Free the Food

Cottage food industry regulations need revamp

Michiganders can make and sell cherry and pecan pies, but not pumpkin or sweet potato. You can roast coffee beans and sell them, but you can’t add water and sell the resulting coffee. Most jams, jellies, nut butters and vinegars are okay, but ketchup, mustard, relish and salsa are prohibited. Finally, you can sell chocolate-covered strawberries, but not…strawberries. … more

Hillary’s Farce

Photo - Hillary Clinton appeared at an event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley in Massachusetts Friday. (AP Photo)   Hillary Clinton takes a false stance against Wall Street even as she takes their campaign money? Click Here for Details

Latest on Washington State School Shooting

Student kills self after shooting others Click Here for Story

Taking Control

    New York and New Jersey start Ebola quarantines because Obama won’t Click Here for Details

NY Hatchett Attack was Islamic Terror 

  Religion of Peace strikes again Click Here for Story

Hillary Clinton the Communist

   Hillary says businesses don’t create jobs…more government control and poverty on the way with Clinton Click Here for Details

The Right Hand Liar

         Obama’s trusted advisor Valerie Jarret neck deep in Fast and Furious cover up Click Here for Story

The Biggest Threat to the United States?

Obama’s Naivete Click Here for Details

Not So Wrong

Russian President Vladimir Putin (RIA Novosti / Vitaly Belousov)   Putin lashes out at west for destabilizing the world Click Here for Story

What Ebola Czar?

Political hack can’t even get started to protect the country Click Here for Story

 

 

 

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Friday October 24, 2014

Breaking: Hatchet Attack on Police in New York City

Looking like a Islamic terror attack Click Here for Details and Video

Breaking: Uber Ebola

    Doctor who worked in Africa took Uber car while symptomatic for Ebola? Click Here for Story  ….   And More Info

Finally

Carpenter Road Will Re-open Click Here for Details

Road Privatization

Subdivision wants to control road and through traffic Click Here for Story

Endangering Your Family

  Obama and the Dems are releasing dangerous illegal aliens Click Here for Details

Obama Trying to Protect Holder

Photo - Attorney General Eric Holder and his wife Sharon Malone Holder attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday April 27, 2013 in Washington. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)   Emails being shielded under Executive Privilege Click Here for Details

Poignant

Powerful cartoon shows pride of Canada and the cowardice of Islam Click Here for Details

Wake Up Georgia!

   Voting for Michelle Nunn gives you more Reid and Obama Click Here for Story

As Goes the White House So Goes the Country?

    White House unsafe as fence jumper attacks guard dogs before capture  Click Here for Details

Calling It Like It Is

Barack Obama    Iranian leader says Obama is the weakest US President Click Here for Story

Pay NO Attention to Those Blank Green Cards?

green card    White House denies orders for up to 34 MILLION green cards is for Executive Amnesty Click Here for Details

Radicalized Canadian

Islamic terror killer was son of Canadian official Click Here for Story

Immigration Union Official Says Amnesty is Here

    President of the National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council says Obama will do Amnesty in a big way Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

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Thursday October 23, 2014

Time to End a  Dynasty?

         Working man and Union Republican running against 81 years long political dynasty Click Here for Story

Drama on the Brighton School Board?

Some members just don’t seem to get along Click Here for Details

Michigan Senate Votes to Remove Sunset Provision Ending Hollywood Subsidies

Bill also removes cap on high-paid actors; now moves to the House

The Michigan Senate voted 32-4 to extend the state’s film subsidy program beyond its 2017 sunset and eliminate a cap on what taxpayers will pay for out-of-state workers. … more

Group Seeks to Put Term Limits on Grand Rapids Mayor, City Commissioner

A video report

Rina Baker and Bonnie Burke are long-time Grand Rapids residents unhappy that the same old policies and politics seem to dominate their city government. … more

MichiganVotes Weekly Report

Key votes from 2013-14

While the Legislature is on a campaign season break from voting, the Roll Call Report continues a series reviewing key votes of the 2013-2014 session. … more

Not So Transparent Heisenberg?

Photo - Under White House policy, reporters are often allowed to view the president's introductory remarks but are forced to leave the room once he takes questions from donors. White House press secretary Josh Earnest attempted to explain this policy to reporters. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)   White House flubs attempt to explain why reporters barred from donor meetings Click Here for Details

2nd Day of Islamic Terror Killings in Canada

One day after Canadian soldier killed by Muslim with a car a second soldier is shot in attack in Ottawa Click Here for Details

Info Leaking Out on Islamic Killer?

View image on Twitter  Killed by authorities Click Here for Story

 Voter Fraud Rampant

   Illegals on voter rolls and Democrats making excuses Click Here for Details

 The Chicago Way

GOP votes being marked as Dem in Illinois Click Here for Story

Ferguson Autopsy

  Facts show cop was fighting for his life? Click Here for Details

Sideways launch of the USS Detroit

For Story Click Here or play Video

The Obama Economy

ground beef  Ground Beef sets another new record high…again Click Here for Story

 Election Fraud is OK?

   SO says the NAACP? Click Here for Details

We Can’t Ignore Our Northern Border

   Killings in Canada show terrorists are already here Click Here for Story

 

 

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Wednesday October 22, 2014

 

Duh?  That’s Why It’s Called The People’s Republic of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor named one of the best places for Liberals Click Here for Details

State of Michigan Granted $3 Billion in Special Tax Credits to Big 3 Automakers

Analysis puts Michigan among the highest in corporate welfare

The state of Michigan granted more than $3 billion in combined tax breaks and cash subsidy deals to General Motors, Ford and Chrysler in the final years of former Governor Jennifer Granholm’s tenure, which helped make Michigan among the biggest corporate welfare providers in the country, according to a recent study. … more

Right to Work Violations

Play Video Below    MCPP@Work Audrey Spalding Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Ebola a Concern with Women Voters

Lack of preparedness a concern for the Democrats  Click Here for Details

Ultimate Hypocrite?

Screengrab via KMOV-TV    Missouri State Senate Democrat who propose anti-gun legislation arrested carrying weapon Click Here for Details

US Teen Jihad

3  American teen girls (of Sudani and Somali descent)stopped trying to join ISIS Click Here for Story

Post Election Amensty!

Government orders millions of blank work permits and green cards for Obama executive order after the 2014 election Click Here for Details and Video

Printing Money

Hear Glenn Beck’s guest on the printing of money and stealing your wealth

Not True Friends?

Liberals more likely to unfriend someone for having different political views? Click Here for Details

Thanks Obama?!?

Screenshot from YouTube user A3maq NewsISIS shows off new weapons allegedly air dropped for Kurds Click Here for Story

Why Liberals Love to Get Things

Reagan hit the nail on the head when describing the liberal mindset Click Here for Details

Aiding and Abetting

ISIS Flag   The world is actually supporting ISIS warriors Click Here for Story

Canadian Soldier Killed by Jihadist?

        Soldier run over in Quebec by radicalized driver Click Here for Details

 
 

 

 

 

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Tuesday October 21, 2014

 

Hybrids Not Worth It?

AAATA questions purchase of hybrid buses Click Here for Story

Bully Judge?

One person’s first hand experience with Judge Brennan? Click Here for Opinion

Bill Proposes Adding Wind Industry to ‘Right to Farm’ Act

House Bill 5886 would let wind turbines avoid zoning and building permits

Wind turbines could be erected without regard for some local laws under recently introduced legislation. … more

One Sector Grew Last Decade: Corporate Welfare

Very few jobs to show for special favors, subsidies

There is no systematic evidence that the corporate welfare expansion did anything to relieve the dismal economic conditions that prevailed during Michigan’s “lost decade.” … more

Your Money…Their Waste

See how much the Feds spent paying Federal workers to stay at home instead of working Click Here for Details

Voter Fraud Caught on Tape

Arizona ballot box stuffed by criminal and caught on tape Click Here for Story and Video

Cost of the Ebola Czar

How much will he be paid? Click Here for Details

Destruction of America

   Is Obama preparing 34 million ID’s for Illegals? Click Here for Story

No Due Process?

Race Baiting Al Sharpton wants officer to be found guilty no matter the facts Click Here for Details

Walk Out

U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he arrives for a campaign rally for Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (R) at a High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland October 19,  2014.  REUTERS-Kevin Lamarque   Audiences now leaving Obama appearances Click Here for Story

Two African Countries Stopped Ebola

Nigeria Ebola  They used common sense Click Here for Details

Turks Allow Help for Kurds

Now allowing other Kurds to help fight ISIS in Kobani Click Here for Story

 

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Monday October 20, 2014

If you missed The Drift on Saturday Catch it now on podcast click on the Common Sense Radio Tab above.

The Price of Beef

           On the rise in Washtenaw and across the country Click Here for Details

Howell Theater Back in Business

Double screens available in downtown Howell Click Here for Story

‘Hastert Rule’ May Impact Michigan House GOP Leadership Race

Under the Hastert rule, named for former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, caucus leadership agrees not to bring legislation up for a vote unless a majority of the caucus approves doing so. … more

This Time for Sure… I Swear?

Photo - Voters stand in line to vote at an early voting site in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. "African-American surge voters came out in force in 2008 and 2012, but they are not well positioned to do so again in 2014," pollster Cornell Belcher wrote in the Oct. 1 memo. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)    Despite doing nothing to help better the standard of living for the African American community Democrats are hoping for their help at the polls in 2014 Click Here for Story

His Side of the Story

Officer Wilson tells his side of the Ferguson shooting Click Here for Details

Side Effects of Booming Oil

  Low prices are great but are there side effects? Click Here for Story

Obama Throws Door Open to Haitians

President Obama attends a news conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Aug. 9, 2013. (Associated Press) ** FILE **   Up to 100,000 can come in without visas? Click Here for Details

Military Preps for Ebola at Home

Strike team being readied Click Here for Story and Video

…And Yet Troops Being Sent to West Africa won’t get full hazmat suits? Click Here for Details

Umm, Yea, Well…Uhh

        Watch this White House Explanation Video about the new Ebola Czar Click Here for Video

Your Parents Were Right?

Reuters / Edgard Garrido   New study says drinking pop and soft drinks regularly takes 4 years off your life Click Here for Details

Obama’s War on Women

  Obama’s waning popularity among women hurt by his policies is hurting Democratic chances in 2014 election Click Here for Story

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Sunday October 19, 2014

Benches to Friendship

Helping lonely children find friends Click Here for Story

What’s on the Washtenaw Ballot?

Tour hot issues Click Here for Info

MichiganVotes Weekly Report

Bills introduced on an “Amazon” internet sales tax, spending for a summer jobs program, and allowing public safety officers to get automatic raises after a contract has expired. … more

Hispanics Want Logical Immigration Control Too

Photo - Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner makes point during senatorial debate with incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., at The Denver Post in Denver on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. Gardner leads Udall among Hispanic voters, 49 to 35 percent, according to a little-noticed breakdown in a recent Denver Post poll. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)   In Colorado Hispanics are supporting a GOP candidate who opposes Obama’s “Comprehensive” and open border plans Click Here for Details

Missed HIS First Meeting?

President Barack Obama, left, speaks to the media about the government’s Ebola response, in the Oval Office of the White House Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in Washington. Next to the President are Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Susan Rice, National Security Adviser. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)   New Ebola Czar absent from National Security and Public Health meeting Click Here for Story

The Price of Weakness

Putin sees Obama as weak and will endanger Europe Click Here for Details

Who Covered Up the Discovery of WMD in Iraq?

   And for what reason ? Click Here for Story

Oh Those Darn Deductibles

People not using Obamacare  because they can’t afford the deductibles? Click Here for Details

No Cruise Ship Ebola?

Lab worker had left country before quarantine was in place but showing no signs of illness Click Here for Story

“Flying Man” Buzzes Airliner?

He appeared from nowhere as the Airbus 320  was coming in to land at Manchester Airport on Friday June 13  An Airbus 320 gets spooked by flying man as they approach for landing Click Here for Details

Travel Ban or NOT to Travel Ban…

Will avoidance measures by sick people be the result of a travel ban? Click Here for Story

Ebola Czar is Just a Political Hack

Not qualified for anything but protecting Democrats Click Here for Details and Video

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show October 18, 2014

The Drift Radio Show October 18, 2014

Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss how film incentives have reduced film jobs in Michigan, how Melissa Gilbert and husband Timothy Busfield won’t support a theater company in Howell Michigan unless Mark Schauer becomes Governor and gets them film incentives, Joe Biden’s freshest gaffe and the latest debacles in the handling of the Ebola Crisis. Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday October 18, 2014

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Little House on the Subsidized Prairie

Melissa Gilbert says she won’t start theater company unless film incentives increase

One of the criticisms of the film incentives is the film industry claims the taxpayer handouts are only seed money that will create a sustained industry – but producers often shop nationally for the best tax deal or bolt a state once the taxpayer handouts stop. … more

Michigan Has Fewer Film Jobs Than it Did Prior to Incentive Program

$500 million later, 100 fewer jobs

According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, Michigan had 1,561 film jobs in 2013 (the latest year information is available). In 2008, the state had 1,663 film jobs.  … more

Another Special Interest Czar?

Obama Admin appoints political hack with no health credentials as the Ebola Czar? Click Here for Details

Feds Releasing Thousands of Criminals Endangering YOU

And yes they are all illegal aliens Click Here for Story

Possible Ebola at the Pentagon

    Woman who had recently been to Africa Vomiting in Pentagon parking lot Click Here for Details     And More Ebola scare in the Capitol Click Here for Story

Expediting Ebola?

   Feds expediting visas of people from hot zones for quicker American access? Click Here for Details

Playing Favorites with Ebola?

          And more Obama importation of Ebola as he works to bring infected non-citizens into the US Click Here for Story

Hillary and the Flying Monkeys

    Artist hits Los Angeles with anti-Clinton posters Click Here for Story

 

 

 

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Friday October 17, 2014

U of M Athletic Problems?

University Presidetn talks about recent Athletic Dept fiascos Click Here for Story

Travel Ban?

Now the CDC will think about travel ban Click Here for Details

Teacher’s Union Feels Heat

Brighton teacher’s union President lashing out Click Here for Story

Schauer Jobs Plan Pricetag: $3.7 Billion

Without offsetting cuts or taxes, candidate’s ‘Blueprint’ blows big hole in state budget

The new spending would be added to the latest state budget which is a record $30.04 billion according to the Senate Fiscal Agency. It is $53.29 billion when federal dollars are included, also a record. … more

Amateur Hour

Viewers Quickly Notice Something That ‘Makes No Sense’ in Raw Video of Officials Loading Dallas Ebola Patient Onto PlaneNotice the unprotected Protocol Supervisor in Ebola Patient transfer? Click Here for Details

Government Over Reach

Houston subpoenas’ Pastors’ sermon records? Click Here for Story

Doctors Without Borders Debacle

    16 doctors infected and 9 dead Click Here for Details

Closing the Border Works

Some African Nations have stopped Ebola by travel bans Click Here for Story

Foot in Mouth Joe

Says Middle Class is getting killed…and who is the President? Click Here for Details and Video

Ask No Questions

Sen. Reid Won’t Say Whether Taxpayers Should Not Be Slammed Into Wall for Asking Him a Question  How dare you ask a question of Senator”Dirty Harry” Reid Click Here for Story

More Outrageous Liberalism

Liberal Mainstream media blames NRA for Ebola? Click Here for Details

Obama Wants National Guard to Fight Ebola ….In Liberia?

A soldier goes through the decontamination process with U.S. Army soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), who are earmarked for the fight against Ebola, take part in training before their deployment to West Africa, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky (Reuters / Harrison McClary)  Sending more troops into a danger zone Click Here for Story

ISIS Advance Halted in Kobane?

Bombing is slowing down terrorist advance Click Here for Details

 

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