FollowThe Drift Radio Show July 12, 2014
Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss the deteriorating conditions in the Middle East, terrorism and immigration problems Click Here for Podcast
The Drift Radio Show July 12, 2014
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Saturday July 12, 2014
Listen to The Drift Radio Show Saturday at 2 pm to discuss the weeks events on www.waamradio.com call in line 734-822-1600
Supermoon
Big moon to gaze at Click Here for Story
Manufacturing Job Growth Helps Move Michigan Ahead
By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
From May 2012 to May 2014, Michigan was first in the nation in gross manufacturing job gains with 25,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … more
The Border is Stronger Than Ever?
With illegals, drug dealers and traffikers pouring across the border the White House stands by its claim of a strong border Click Here for Details
Suing the President
Here’s what Boehner is doing Click Here for Story
Mexican Death Train Derails
Cargo trains known for carrying illegals to US derails Click Here for Details
Collusion
Guatamala and Mexico sign deal to ship even more illegals to America’s border Click Here for Story
Another Inappropriate Congressman
Virginia Democratic Congressman posts tweet to pay $100,000 for nude pics of texas cheerleader? Click Here for Story
Mega Billionaires Want Illegals to Come
Amnesty gives them cheaper workers and puts poor working Americans farther in the hole Click Here for Details
Democrats Want Illegals to Stay
Dem Senate tries to scuttle quick deportation Click Here for Details
Over Reach
Senator Chuck Schumer tells Americans give up your coporate business or your religion Click Here for Story and Video
Who Gets Hurt the Worst by Amnesty?
African American community may suffer the most from legalizing illegals Click Here for Details
Marines Test New Vehicle
Amphibious tracked vehicle could replace existing landing craft Click Here for Story
How Does Our Military Stack Up?
Quick view of where we stand vs world militaries Click Here for Story
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Friday July 11, 2014
Breaking: Arrest of Lois Lerner?
Looks like Congress may have guts after all? Click Here for Story
Will Brighton Get ACA Charter School?
Deal for Lindbom Elementary could go through after residential developer deal drops Click Here for Story
The Truth About School Funding
See where yours and any school districts funding for the last year Click Here for Map
The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Political Kick
By Michael Goodell
As the 2014 FIFA World Cup winds down to its final few games, let’s reflect on what we’ve learned along the way. The most surprising thing, other than the fact that none of the stadia collapsed, is how politicized supporting the sport has become. The ideologically extreme MSNBC mouthpiece Chris Hayes mocked non fans for being wedded to antiquated ideas. “The aversion that some hold in joining…Click Here for More
The Free Enterprise Philosophy In a 12-Cell Matrix
A brief look at a classic speech by Dale Haywood
By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Dale M. Haywood taught economics and philosophy at Northwood University and delivered a speech that properly “describes why private property, a free market, a profit and loss system and limited government are necessary components for allowing people to prosper.” … more
The King of Political Theater?
Obama says not going to the border was to avoid politics? Click Here for Story
Michigan the Next Border Protest?
Residents in Vassar Michigan plan to protest illegal immigrants coming to Michigan Click Here for Details
Held Hostage
Mexico imprisoning US Marine for accidentally crossing border while they knowingly cross ours regularly Click Here for Details
Democratic Race Baiters
Democrats keep trying to use race in campaigns Click Here for Story
Destroyers of Culture
Police foil plot by Islamist Extremists to blow up Eiffel Tower Click Here for Details
You Pay for Illegals Lawyers
Obama asks for taxpayers to provide funding to pay for legal advisors for illegal aliens Click Here for Story
The Flood Will Continue
Obama will Continue to allow illegals to flood the border indefinitely Click Here for Details
Lerner Was Hiding Info
Email shows Lois Lerner told employees to be careful about emails as they could end up in Congress Click Here for Story And Click Here for Video
Obama Angers Another Ally
Germany tells US CIA Station Chief to leave country over spying flap Click Here for Details
Impeach Now or Later?
While Obama deserves impeachment is now the time? Click Here for Story
ISIS is Growing
While attention focuses on our own borders the Middle East is on fire and getting hotter with ISIS victories Click Here for Details
Islamic Terrorists Crossing Into US?
Border patrol finds prayer rug near border and other incidents have happened Click Here for Story
Thursday July 10, 2014
Urban Livestock
Rule changes could affect many people Click Here for Details
Referee Killer Gets Upgraded Charged
Man who punched referee which led to his death to be prosecuted Click Here for Story
Michigan Teacher Pension Costs Increase To Nearly $1 Billion Per Year
By Tom Gantert Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
What started as a $155 million tab in 2012 for public school employee pensions will increase to $945 million by 2015, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency. … more
Commentary: MEA Rhetoric Aimed At Misdirecting Teachers From Focusing on August Opt Out
Union bashes Mackinac Center and oil companies; teacher pension funds bolstered by Exxon, Chevron
By Manny Lopez | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Teachers who belong to the MEA but do not want to support the union for any variety of reasons — religious, political, social, financial or other — are only allowed to leave during the month of August, and only when their current contract expires. Simply printing that statement angers the MEA, which, by its own admission, is not interested in telling its members how to leave. … more
Dem. Rep. Cuellar: ‘Floored Me’ to See Obama Shoot Pool Rather than Visit Border
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Liberals Love Big Business
Export Import Bank deal gets support from Dems and liberal media Click Here for Details
Not Paying Your Water Bill?
Some people feel its a right and they don’t have to pay? Click Here for Story
Cruz Not Bowing to GOP Establishment
2014 campaign won’t see compromise in GOP party Click Here for Details
Murderers Admitted to US
These aren’t just children crossing the border Click Here for Story
ISIS Destroying History
Sledgehammering tombs of prohets and historical figures Click Here for Details
Unacceptable
Half of Israel’s population in bomb shelters from arab attacks Click Here for Story
Cheaper to Send Back
Obama asks for $3.7 billion for border crisis but we can send them all back on first class tickets for $8 million Click Here for Details
Obama Not on Israel’s Side
Top Obama official speaks against Israelis Click Here for Story
Even Top Dems Seeing Illegal Immigration Crisis
Steny Hoyer changing tune? Click Here for Details
ISIS Gains Chemical Weapons
Iraq site overrun Click Here for Story
From the Science Side…
Earth’s Magnetic Field is weakening Click Here for Details
Wednesday July 9, 2014
Rowing Mecca?
Ford Lake to get major improvement including facilities for the sport of rowing Click Here for Details
More Pipeline for Livingston?
Another pipeline could be in the works and pass through Livingston County Click Here for Story
Israel Under Attack
Rockets shot at Tel Aviv Click Here for Details
Double Standard: Failing Charter Public Schools Are Shut Down; Conventional Public Schools Remain Open
‘Charter schools have traditionally been the only public schools that have been held accountable for their performance’
By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
There are 51 schools that have been in the bottom 5 percent of the Michigan Department of Education’s Top-to-Bottom rankings three years in a row. Of those 51 schools, four were charter public schools and three of those four were closed. Meanwhile, the conventional public schools on the list remain open. … more
Oh, The Things You Will Learn
An intern’s brush with bureaucracy
By Zachary Dawes |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Cities and townships are required to file audits and most list a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report that contains basic financial information. But just because the reports have to be filed doesn’t mean they are easy to find. … more
Outrageous Bonuses at VA
While Veterans were dying VA personnel were getting big bonuses Click Here for Details
The Line in the Texas Sand?
Governor Perry rejects offer to meet Obama at airport he wants a true discussion on the border crisis Click Here for Story
No Respect for SCOTUS
Democrats look for ways to legislate around Supreme Court decision Click Here for Details
TB Spreading at Immigrant Facilities
Diseases could spread as Feds move immigrants and release them Click Here for Story
Hiding It
Border Patrol tells agent to not talk to media or lose job Click Here for Story
Stand Your Ground’
Murrieta CA residents keep turning Fed buses with illegals away Click Here for Details
And Americans on Welfare Hits New High
So why do we need more? Click Here for Story
Tuesday July 8, 2014
Washtenaw Candidate Forums
See judge candidates Click Here for Details
Green Oak Road Work
Projects set to begin as summer heats up Click Here for Story
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door For Daycare Workers To Get Money Back
Unions took $4 million from Michigan daycare workers; class action lawsuit now possible
By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Daycare workers who were unionized in a scheme that has since been outlawed were denied class action status to sue unions that took money from them. But the U.S. Supreme Court said in the recent Harris v. Quinn decision that the lower courts erred in denying daycare operators that opportunity. … more
Public School District Benefits By Branching Into Private Schools
Brighton Area Schools turns deficit into surplus by offering teaching services to private schools
By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Public schools can provide services to private schools in non-core areas such as art, computers, foreign language, music, physical education and other electives. That’s helped the Brighton schools eliminate a $8.5 million deficit, school officials said. … more
Dodging the Question
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson won’t answer whether illegal children crossing border will stay Click Here Story
ISIS Destroys Islamic Mosques?
Sunni based terrorists hold Shiite muslims as bad as westerners Click Here for Details
Why Term Limits Look Better and Better
Congress returns to session but thinking only about election Click Here for Story
Border Crisis is Security Threat
Four Star General tells it like it is Click Here for Details
The Left Wants Million of Illegals for the US
Racist group La Raza wants illegals to stay in US Click Here for Story
More Bad News for the Dollar
France join China and Russia in denouncing the Dollar as the international transaction currency Click Here for Details
Power of the Purse?
Senator Graham says we should cut off aid funding to countries who send their children to US Click Here for Story
The Cool Down
No global warming here Click Here for Details
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Tagged BAS, border crisis, climate cooling, deportation, jeh johnson, security threat, senator graham, union dues
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Monday June 7, 2014
Proposal 1
Lt Governor to discuss personal property tax in Livingston Click Here for Details
School Official Says Illegal Language Should Be Removed From Union Contract
Monroe Public Schools assistant superintendent quick to acknowledge that changes should be made
By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
“Our practices have changed and this does not reflect what those practices are,” said Ryan McLeod, assistant superintendent of the Monroe Public Schools. “This absolutely should be taken out.” … more
Raising Minimum Wage Lowers Opportunities
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Texas Governor Says Administration Inept?
Or they just don’t care say Governor Perry Click Here for Details
Donation Under Fire?
Hillary says she donated her excessive speaking fees, guess where? Click Here for Story
Court Ruling Could Reduce Energy Independence
New York Court sides with environmentalists Click Here for Details
More Spying Problems with Germany
US has some more explaining to do Click Here for Story
Feds Picking the Wrong Side
Won’t enforce border but will send riot police to stop those protesting illegal immigration Click Here for Details
For Cryin Out Loud
School starts gender free pro-nouns Click Here for Story
Speak English?
Not if the Feds have their way Click Here for Details
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Tagged border protests, feds sue over english lgbt pronouns, riot police
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Sunday July 6, 2014
Payback to Home Healthcare Workers?
SCOTUS ruling may mean Michigan workers will get their forced dues back Click Here for Details
Taxes, Drug Tests and Education Among The Key Issues Legislators Addressed in 2013
MichiganVotes weekly report
By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
While the Legislature is adjourned for a primary election campaign break, the Roll Call Report reviewed key votes of the 2013-2014 session. … more
How Many Illegals So Far?
Almost 300,000 delivered by the Feds to US desitnations Click Here for Story
President Goes to Texas?
But not to see the border problem just to raise money for Dem elections Click Here for Details and Video
Jack’s Corner: When Donkey’s Fly
By Columnist Jack Belisle
If everyone who is reading this contributed $20 toward setting up a blog promoting a candidate or cause someone in government didn’t like we’d be at risk for prosecution under Senate Resolution 19. It’s about controlling political speech by…Click Here for More
Seriously?
Control of Senate could rest on the issue of the Sage Grouse? Click Here for Story
Great White Attacks in Southern California?
Man bitten at Manhattan CA beach See Video and Story Here
Obama’s Dismissal of Constitution
Boehner takes to editorial to lash out at Obama’s dictatorial attitude Click Here for Details
More Back Lash
Even Hawaiians aren’t happy with Obama Exec actions Click Here for Story
Another Reason Illegals are Coming
Deportation of DREAMER’s is dropping Click Here for Details
Non-Target Internet Users Swept Up by NSA
Snowden reveals again non-target outweigh targets Click Here for Story
What Would Founding Fathers Think?
Great video of responses from average folks CLick HEre for Details and Video
The Drift Radio Show July 5, 2014
The Drift Radio Show July 5, 2014
Join Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss Democratic Governeor candidate Mark Schauer trying to limit Charter school advertising, Illegal Immigration and Border Enforcement Click Here for Podcast
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Saturday July 5, 2014
Discuss this weeks events on The Drift Radio Show today at 2 pm on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com call in line 734-822-1600 Get some common sense radio!
Independence Day Across the State
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Whitmore Lake Fire Works
Play Video for Fireworks show over Whitmore Lake
New Brewery in Brighton
Doors now open at Brewery Becker Click Here for Story
Happy Birthday, America
By Michael D. LaFaive |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
We take human liberty very seriously. It is more than marketing. Sometimes our love for liberty manifests itself in more philosophical work, but mostly it involves deeply practical tracks. … more
What the 4th of July Means to Me
Counting my blessings
By Kendra L. Shrode | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
As we watch countless numbers of human beings struggle for freedom and liberty around the globe, it is good to reflect upon the blessings we enjoy in the land that we love — this United States of America. … more
Financing Terrorism?
Should the US add itself to the Terror Financing List? Click Here for Story
Common Core is Toxic
This isn’t just a bad curriculum its a cancer to our culture Click Here for Details
Climate Alarmism the Biggest Fraud
Apollo 7 Astronaut calls out the global climate alarmists Click Here for Story
NBC Looks to Spin Illegals
Now calling illegal immigrant wave refugees Click Here for Details
Amnesty Supporters burn US Flag on Independence Day
Exactly why we shouldn’t give amnesty Click Here for Story and Video
Whats Wrong with Our Society?
Maybe we can blame higher education as Arizona State University does something ridiculous Click Here for Details
USA # 1 … in Oil Production
Beating out Saudi Arabia and Russia no wonder they don’t like us Click Here for Story
Why the Rush?
China in frenzy of Nuclear sub building Click Here for Details
Problems for the F-35
Fighter fleet grounded again Click Here for Story