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Sunday July 20, 2014
Call Your Senators and Congressmen tell them to stop Obama’s Illegal Immigrant Flood
Drowning at Independence Park
20 year old drowns in Northfield Township Click Here for Story
Jail Time Issued in Heroin Death
Man gets sentenced for delivering heroin that killed friend Click Here for Details
Educators Facing Off In Michigan’s 59th House District
Superintendent Roger Rathburn vs. teacher Aaron Miller in the Republican primary
By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
With just a little more than two weeks go before the primary election on August 5, the candidates are hitting the ground hard in West Michigan. … more
Pension Malpractice and Fund Raids
Everyone’s doing it!
By Jack McHugh |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Both the pension dodge and the raid on a fuel tank cleanup fund have both featured in the Michigan Legislature’s playbook over the past decade, as documented by MichiganVotes.org: … more
Hillary’s Competition
Elizabeth Warren may make Hillary work for the nomination Click Here for Story
Sharia in Philly?
Mosque attempts to cut man’s hand off for allegedly stealing Click Here for Details
Community Banks Get Representation
Senate votes to reserve spot on Board of The Fed for a community banker Click Here for Story
Islamic Takeover of British School
Students taught that Christians are liars? Click Here for Details
The Animals are Loose in Paris
Muslims protest violently in Paris Click Here for Story
Crash Evidence Being Destroyed
Pro-Russian rebels removing evidence at downed Maylasian airline crash Click Here for Details
Spike in Families Illegally Crossing the Border?
Not new or just children White House hid increase in numbers of families crossing into US Click Here for Story
No Fight Left in Him?
Boehner says House won’t defund Obama’s unconstitutional actions Click Here for Details
Palin Hits Back at Holder
AG’s racist comments don’t hold water as he fails to enforce immigration laws which hurts poor blacks and latinos Click Here for Details
Saturday July 19, 2014
No Fireworks at U of M Games
And new President has different feelings about athletics on the whole? Click Here for Story
Novi Flasher is a Green Oak Man
Man admits to flashing at retail store Click Here for Details
Stances on Corporate Welfare a Difference In Michigan’s 39th House Race
Rep. Klint Kesto vs. Deb O’Hagan
By Zachary Dawes | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Deb O’Hagan has been involved in business activities and local Republican politics for years and founded the Lakes Area Tea Party. She is taking on Rep. Klint Kesto primarily for his support of the Medicaid expansion and Common Core. … more
Hunting Fees Going To Private Landowners
Grant program aims to improve deer habitat
By Zachary Dawes and Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
“I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear that Michigan DNR is giving my license fees to a dozen private land owners, including five private hunt clubs,” said outdoors-man Tom Wills, sarcastically. … more
Obama Admin Shifts on Oil?
May allow some off shore drilling in Atlantic? Click Here for Details
Pro Russian Rebels Claim to Have Black Boxes and Debris
Will investigation be compromised? Click Here for Story
Lerner’s Hard Drive Wiped Clean
Someon was thorough in hiding info Click Here for Details
Putin Moves to Hide Crash Info?
Blames Ukraine and the Russian media buys it? Click Here for Story
Punishment
Obama won’t ship illegals to states with vulnerable Democratic candidates but reds states? Click Here for Story
Democrats = Stupidity?
Dem Congressman from Maryland says legalizing illegals will reduce deficit? Click Here for Story
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Friday July 18, 2014
Probation for the Puppy Miller?
Woman gets probation for running a puppy mill Click Here for Story
Conventional District Sidelines Successful Charter To Financially Benefit Itself
Livonia Public Schools abruptly terminates Hinoki International School
By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
While enrollment in the Livonia Public Schools district has been declining, a charter public school in its shadow has been growing in popularity. And now that growth could come to an abrupt halt. … more
Michigan Future Report Doesn’t Add Up
Academic research favors low-tax states
By Michael Van Beek |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Yakovlev found that a 1 percent increase in average tax rate led to a 1.9 percent decrease in gross state product growth from 1977 to 2000. Similar effects were found on other measures: increases in taxation rates lead to fewer new businesses in a state and a higher probability that residents will migrate to lower taxed states. … more
Coercive Liberals
Forcing you to obey and controlling every aspcet of your life doesn’t really fit the classic definition of Liberalism Click Here for Details
The 2nd Amendment Working
Detroit resdients are arming themselves and crime is dropping Click Here for Story
Harry the Hypocrite
Senate Majority Leader Reid says young illegals are citizens Click Here for Details
Ground War?
Israel enters Gaza with ground troops to stop rocket attacks Click Here for Story
Why Was Airliner Over War Zone?
No sense to flight path for jet liner Click Here for Details
The Death Train Continues
Mexico won’t halt the train that carries illegals to US border Click Here for Story
Privacy of Illegals Trumps Rights of Citizens?
Obama Admin says not telling people where illegals are going is to protect their privacy Click Here for Details
Border Medical Problems
Influx of illegals is a huge drain on services Click Here for Story and Video
Another Economic Retard
Dem Representative says amnesty will raise wages for Americans? Click Here for Details
Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS
Passenger Plane Shot Down Over Ukraine
295 on board but who shot it down Click Here for Details
Thursday July 17, 2014
Happy Birthday Zach!
Sooner Than You Think
Football time is nearing and opening games at the U of M are set Click Here for Details
Northfield Meeting on Development
Highly active and attended Joint Planning Commission and Board to Trustees in Norhtfield Township Click Here for Archived Meeting Broadcast
Craft Brew Capitol
Livingston getting more craft brewery businesses Click Here for Story
Parental Choice is Bad?
State Board Prez Fights Parental Choice
A growing push back against charter schools
By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
The president of the Michigan State Board of Education said there are “detrimental effects” on education performance with a school marketplace where parents are left to decide. … more
MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report: Key Votes From 2013-14
By Jack McHugh | 7/16/2014
While the Legislature is adjourned for a primary election campaign break, the Roll Call Report is reviewing key votes of the 2013-2014 session. … more
Obama’s “Mission Accomplished”
IRS targeting has left many Conservative donors afraid to donate to GOP Click Here for Story
Democrats Refuse to Fix Border Crisis
Wont change the law that’s causing the flood of illegals Click Here for Details
Completely Out of Touch
Harry Reid says the border is secure as thousands of illegals pour across border Click Here for Details and Video
Obama Admin Hiding Facts
Admin officials are refusing to testify Click Here for Story
Not In My Backyard!
Connecticut Liberals don’t want illegals and reject 2000? Click Here for Details
Sending the Wrong Message
Feds will open $50 million dollar resort to house illegals Click Here for Story
And What About Our Own Homeless?
Poor Americans suffer as government spends billions on illegal immigrants Click Here for Story
A Great Analogy on the Border Problem
Fences work Click Here for Editorial
They’re Back
ISIS is using the chemical weapons they captured Click Here for Story
Liar in Chief
Obama’s biggest tag line gets him 3 Pinocchios Click Here for Details
Wednesday July 16, 2014
Support Growth In Northfield Twp.
Go to the joint Board and Planning Commission in Northfield Township tonight at 7 pm at the public safety builindg Main St call 734-449-2880 for info
Smash and Grab Suspects Arrested
Brighton jewelry robbers now under lock and key Click Here for Details
Michigan 8th Congressional District GOP Primary Getting Feisty
Former Sen. Mike Bishop vs. State Rep. Tom McMillin
By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
When it comes to major federal issues such as health care, energy plans and the role the government should have in banking and housing, Republicans Tom McMillin and Mike Bishop have very similar views. … more
What Do Teachers Want to Support?
RTW allows them to skip union’s political bent
By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
The NEA passed resolutions taking an “anti-fracking” position and encouraging members to boycott the office-supply store Staples, because the U.S. Postal Service has contracted out non-unionized work to them. … more
Sleight of Hand
Obama says illegals will be sent back but his actions say otherwise Click Here for Details
More Evidence of Terrorists CrossingFrom Mexico?
Urdu to English dictionary found north of illegal border crossing area Click Here for Story
A Wonderful Religion?
ISIS flog Iraquis who don’t follow rules Click Here for Details
Endless immigration
Rio Grande Valley being invaded Click Here for Story
Israel Not To Blame
Hamas rejects cease fire promoted by Egypt and continues violence Click Here for Details
Bad Education
New critical thinking class leads to holocaust deniers? Click Here for Story
Crazy Talk
White House Spokesperson is delusional as he says Obama policies are making the world more tranquil? Click Here for Details
Obama Threatening Country with Policies
Immgration disaster will be a dangerous for the US Click Here for Story
Promoting Desertion?
Bowe Bergdahl could get $350,000 in back pay after deserting Click Here for Details
Laughable: Another Hard Drive Crashes
More hiding of facts and obstruction of justice by Feds Click Here for Story
Tuesday July, 2014
Common Sense Radio !
If you missed this week’s Drift Radio Show catch it now on podcast Click Here for Archived podcasts of The Drift for free!
Ann Arbor Art Fair
It’s that time again Click Here for Info
Not Pretty
State’s use of Aramark for feeding prisoners not working out so well Click Here for Details
MEA Committee Urges Dems To Vote In GOP Primary
By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
A division of the Michigan Education Association’s political action committee, which is funded in part by teachers, is urging its members to cast votes in Michigan’s 47th House District Republican primary even if they consider themselves to be Democrats. … more
Commentary: Agricultural Price Controls are the Pits
Michigan cherry farmers, others, affected
By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Government price controls do not work. The cherry industry in Michigan proves the point. The government is trying to force cherry prices to be high by lowering the supply. One farmer talked about people “literally dumping them alongside the road.” … more
Congressional Discord
House and Senate debate Presidential and Judicial actions Click Here for Story
Losing Home Support
Chicago is blasting Obama Click Here for Details
Iranian Nuke Deal at Stake
Deadline is here and US isn’t doing well Click Here for Story
Terrorists Now Have Drones
Israel shoots down Hamas drone Click Here for Details
Surprised? Really?
Illegals are saying they’re surprised about being detained Click Here for Story
Muslims Start Violent Protests in Paris
Angry about Israel defending itself against Hamas Click Here for Details
World Economy in Peril
As risky now as in 2007? Click Here for Story
Muslim Leaders Silent on Clashes in Israel
Isthis tacit approval from the Muslim world for attacks on Israel? Click Here for Details
Not Wanted
Governors, Mayors and communities rally against illegals being dumped on them Click Here for Story
Tough Sell
Group flies swastika over beaches to try and change meaning Click Here for Story
Abolish the IRS?
Libertarian Gary Johnson says yes Click Here for Details
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Monday July 14, 2014
House Candidate Forum
RetakeOurGov hosts candidate forum Click Here for Story
Making Sense Of The Complicated Ballot Language For Proposal 1
Personal property tax elimination would result in $500 million tax cut when fully phased in
By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Proposal 1 would cut personal property taxes by about $500 million a year once fully phased in. However, some voters may think it raises taxes due to its complicated ballot language. … more
Michigan Capitol Confidential Election 2014 Coverage
By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Michigan Capitol Confidential is reporting and writing about key primary races leading up to the election on Aug. 5. The series of stories are designed to provide readers with some insight into candidates who have said they support free market issues. The stories are not endorsements and readers are encouraged to give every candidate a serious look before the election. … more
Obama Road Show
Unable and Unwilling to do what needs to be done Obama goes on the road to fund raise Click Here for Details
Pot Calling the Kettle Black?
One of he Country’s biggest racists. AG Eric Holder calls Sarah Palin and Obama critics racists Click Here for Story
Keep Telling the BIG Lie
Dem Congressman Gutierrez says the US Mexican border is secure as illegals our across Click Here for Details and Video
How Dare Ye Insult the King?
DOJ investigate parade float that criticizes Obama Click Here for Details and Video
Israel Haters
Pro-Israel supporters assaulted Click Here for Story
Pelosi Protects Children…but Not Those Unborn
Congresswoman shows her hypocrisy Click Here for Details
We’ve Had Enough?
More protests against Fed dumping of illegals in their towns Click Here for Story
Border Disease
US not not planning for diseases brought in by illegals? Click Here for Details
Sunday July 13, 2014
New Development for Pontiac Trail
Housing and apartments for north Ann Arbor Click Here for Details
Michigan House Candidate Perlberg Wants to Raise Taxes
Of the four Livingston GOP House candidates one has big tax mentality Click Here for Story
Political Experience Separates Candidates In 98th District House GOP Primary
Gary Glenn vs. Karl Ieuter
By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
In a tight primary race for the 98th District House GOP seat, candidates Gary Glenn and Karl Ieuter come down similarly on some of the most important issues. But the backgrounds of the two candidates are divergent. … more
What Your Schools Are Doing to Your Children
American history is being changed to foster liberalism Click Here for Story
A Transparent Move
Congress seems to be moving hearings to prime time so people can watch Click Here for Story
VA Whistleblower
Nurse exposes more problems at Veterans Admin Click Here for Details
Shopping for Members
Gangs Recruiting from illegals processing center Click Here for Story and Video
Narcissist in Chief
Obama refers to himself 199 times in one speech Click Here for Details
Caught in a Lie
TSA was allowing illegals to fly without proper Identification despite denials Click Here for Story