Thursday May 1, 2014

Posted on April 30, 2014 by devt6799
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 Who Is Bullying the Legislature?

Inaccurate emails pushing the legislature to act on new education bill Click Here for Details

Staying Educated on Fracking

New rules will give more info on fracking Click Here for Story

SEIU Membership Drops 80 Percent After Dues Skim Ends

Union loses $4.2 million in dues and fees

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

According to an annual report the union is required to provide to the U.S. Department of Labor, since the dues skim ended 14 months ago, 44,347 home-based caregivers have opted to stay out of the union. … more

More Good News for Michigan

State climbs to 12th place in economic outlook rankings

By Michael D. LaFaive | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Over the past decade, Mackinac Center for Public Policy analysts have pointed out that the Great Lake State ranked at the bottom of a number of economic measures and indicators. In the last couple of years though, there has been far more good news to report than there used to be. … more

Guilty

Photo - Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morrell is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, prior to testifying before the House Intelligence Committee. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)   White House busted for pushing the video narrative on Benghazi Click Here for Details

Krauthammer on the Benghazi Relevation

This is the smoking gun Click Here for Story and Video

EPA Out of Control

Obama’s EPA in bhuge power grab Click Here for Story

The Hypocrisy of the NAACP

   They gave life time acheivement award to  Sterling before Click Here for Details

China to Surpass US

US will now be second largest economy this year Click Here for Story

High Cost of Vactioners in Chief

  Obama Biden vacation tabs getting huge Click Here for Details

Eating Crow

   Kerry has to back off Israeli comments Click Here for Story

Another Mexican Incursion

  DHS covers up yet another Mexican military icursion into US Click Here for Details

Boehner Back Track

  Mocking those against amnesty gets Boehner some grief Click Here for Story

EU Helping Chinese Military Rise

Helicopters fly past the Chinese Jiangwei II class naval frigate "Luoyang" (Reuters/Guang Niu)  Lucrative market despite existing embargo Click Here for Details

New Buddies?

China and Russia conducdt joint naval drills in East China Sea Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday April 30, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by devt6799
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 High Honors for Fleetwood Diner

One of the best 24 hour diners in America? Click Here for Story

Livingston Jail Gets the Go Ahead

$16.7 million project is a go Click Here for Details

Repeating Inaccurate Claim About School Funding Does Not Make It True

Democrat Mark Schauer repeats false claim at stop in West Bloomfield, which gets $357 more per student this year

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Overall, state and federal funding for K-12 education has increased from $12.7 billion in 2011-12 to $13.4 billion in 2013-14, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency. The state dollars spent on K-12 education has increased every year Gov. Snyder has been in office going from $11.01 billion in 2011-12 and $11.21 billion in 2012-13 to $11.6 billion in 2013-14, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency.  … more

Life Suspension

Clippers  owner gets suspended from NBA for life Click Here for Details

Commentary: Utah’s Lessons for Michigan Pension Reform

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

When the Utah Legislature debated the reform legislation, public employees protested. Their concerns were mitigated, however, when the underfunding risk was fully explained. Government workers did not cause the underfunding problem and are the primary beneficiaries of reforms that eliminate the risks. … more

More Money Less Results

  Education spending skyrockets but no better results Click Here for Details

Weapons in the Wrong Hands

How much did the Obama Admin know about weapons getting into terrorists hands Click Here for Story

What Does Schumer Know?

   Says Congress will pass immigration reform this year Click Here for Details

Busted?

Benghazi emails show White House prep for video blame Click Here for Story

Free Speech Ends in the UK?

Candidate arrested for quoting Winston Churchill Click Here for Story

Look Who Wants to Impeach Obama

  Ralph Nader not an Obama fan Click Here for Details

Violence Continues

Ukrainian police experts with sniffer dogs examine the place where Kharkiv mayor Gennady Kernes was shot and wounded in Kharkiv   East Ukraine getting worse Click Here for Story

Proof Russia is Causing Ukraine Problems?

US ahs alleged calls taped Click Here for Details

You Lie Down With Dogs…

   Susan Rice meeting with Islamist extremists? Click Here for Story

DHS Scandal

Add another scandal to the Obama legacy Click Here forDetails

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Tuesday April 29, 2014

Posted on April 28, 2014 by devt6799
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 Possible Creek Contamination

Salem residents warned Click Here for Story

Brighton Wins House Demolition Case

Michigan Supreme Court sides with City of Brighton Click Here for Details

From Detroit To The Ivy League: One Student’s Journey

Cesar Chavez Academy student credits parents and school choice for admittance to Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and the University of Michigan

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Daniel Felix has excelled at Cesar Chavez Academy in Southwest Detroit, a charter public school that ranks as one of the best public high schools in Michigan. And now he has his choice of some the best colleges and universities in the world to attend. … more

Ticket Sales a Matter of Property Rights

By Mark J. Perry | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Personal property rights are the very foundation of our country’s economic system. When you buy something, you own it. Period. And when you own something as your personal property, you have the right to use it, lend it to somebody, give it away or sell it as you decide. … more

The Difference? Its Not a Game

   Obama defends his weak foreign policy with baseball? Click Here for Details

A Very Stupid Statement

  Secretary of State John Kerry in trouble for back room statements about Israel Click Here for Story

Piecemeal Sanctions

  Obama adds some more sanctions against friends of Putin Click Here for Details

The Obama Economy

20% of family households have no one working Click Here for Details

Media Matters on the Soros Payroll

Billionaire investor George Soros of Soros Fund Management attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Pascal Lauener (SWITZERLAND - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS HEADSHOT) - RTR3CZ0X  Founder says he appreciates Soros money allowing him to push liberal agenda? Click Here for Details

Disgusting Behavior

   Pro-Russian terrorists parade kidnapped journalists Click Here for Story

Finding Reasons to Not Enforce

DHS will use families as reason to not enforce immigration rules Click Here for Details

Another Bloody Weekend in Chicago

Reuters/Frank Polich  Tight gun rules aren’t working in Chicago Click Here for Story

The Death of One Doctor Medicine

Obamacare destroying one doctor medical practices Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

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Monday April 28, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by devt6799
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 GOP Calls Out Jail Critics

Are Livingston Dems just playing politics? Click Here for Details

Union Leader Claims Government Entities ‘Falsifying’ Financial Problems

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

In a letter that he sends to any member who opts to drop from his union via right-to-work, Teamsters Local 214 President Joseph Valenti claims that employers are faking claims of deficits so they don’t have to negotiate in good faith. … more

Lets Export More Natural Gas?

Lawmakers want to move up changes to the export law Click Here for Details

Confronting Hypocrisy

Dana Loesch confronts one of Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun cronies Click Here for Story

Oh No We Won’t?

  Obama says US won’t do sanctions against Russia alone? Click Here for Details

More Than He Can Chew?

Obama threatens North Korea? Click Here for Story

Pork Prices to Skyrocket Too?

Virus outbreak among pigs will push pork as high as beef? Click Here for Details

Obama Made Good on This Promise

San Onofre nuclear power plant  Electricity prices higher and may stay there Click Here for Story

Re-Write of History?

California Bill would force schools to lecture children on Obama Click Here for Details

Is This Any Better?

Reuters / Mike Segar   Chinese replace Russians as top buyers in Manhattan Click Here for Story

Obamacare Numbers False?

Are the numbers touted by the Admin phony? Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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Sunday April 27, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by devt6799
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AAATA Wants More Analysis?

Is the transit authority suffering from paralysis of analysis? Could money spent investigating be better spent adding routes? Click Here for Details

Congressional Primaries Set

GOP and Dem candidates all set for Primary Click Here for Story

It’s All in How You Ask the Question

Three polls on Detroit bailout, three outcomes

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The Michigan Legislature is currently debating whether or not to send extra state money to Detroit. There have been three polls taken on this issue with fairly different results. … more

Unions Take Back Seat to Environmental Billionaires

Unions want Keystone but enviro-rich have more say with Obama and the Dems Click Here for Story

Converting to Conservatism?

Hollywood’s Tim Allen asks a poignant question about taxing the rich Click Here for Details

New GOP Superstar?

Mia Love gets nomination for GOP congressional race Click Here for Story

Islamically Incorrect?

A Lloyds spokesman said Islamic accounts were intended for customers who cannot receive or pay interest under sharia, but were available to anyone, regardless of their faith  London bank facing discrimination charges after stating Muslims  don’t have to pay overdraft fees Click Here for Details

GOP Betrayal?

One GOP Congresswoman says Obamacare is here to stay and immigration reform on the way Click Here for Story

Polar Bears Threatened…By Too Much Cold?

polar bears   Extensive spring ice is hurting polar bear population Click Here for Details

 

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The Drift Radio Show April 26, 2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show April 26, 2014

Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss Michigan State University’s Building Trades program that promotes unions, the Ukrainian crisis and how the west can deal with it and Obama’s drug felon pardons Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday April 26, 2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by devt6799
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DISCUSS THIS WEEKS STORIES TODAY AT 2 PM ON THE DRIFT RADIO SHOW ON WAAM TALK 1600 OR LIVE ON THE WEB AT WWW.WAAMRADIO.COM CALL IN LINE 734-822-1600

Ann Arbor Arms Wants to Expand

Move to Scio township would double the size of successful business Click Here for Story

Take the Benghazi Accountability Survey

Do you feel like you’ve been told the truth? Click Here for Survey

Michigan State University Administering Program On How To Unionize Employees

Building Trades Academy curriculum was designed by AFL-CIO

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan State University is administering a program called the Building Trades Academy which teaches techniques aimed at unionizing employees. In reaction, state lawmakers are threatening to make cuts to MSU’s appropriations unless the university agrees to make changes. … more

How to Make Michigan Schools More Expensive

Mark Schauer’s education plan protects the status quo

By Audrey Spalding and James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A more serious proposal to help Michigan’s struggling school districts would include a plan to fix MPSERS, and give conventional school officials increased flexibility to react to enrollment changes.  … more

White House Dirty Laundry?

Who was too cozy with the White House? Click Here for Story

Another Red Line?

Obama threatens to target Russian financial sectors if they invade Ukraine again Click Here for Details

How to Handle Russia

  Some European countries are finding alternatives to Russia’s gas stranglehold Click Here for Story

Liberal Speaks Out Against Sharia

Her story is ignored by liberal media but finding traction elsewhere Click Here for Story

Targeting Dirty Harry

   Senator Harry Reid in the corruption spotlight? Click Here for Details

Al Qaeda in Britain?

travel advice to Syria  Is the UK a training ground for terrorists? Click Here for Story

Failing to Do His Job

Senators hit Obama for not fulfilling his obligation as head of the Executive branch Click Here for Details

From the Science Side…

Close up of sushi rolls   Longer life? Eat raw fish and drink green tea Click Here for Story

Russia’s Credit Rating Goes Junk Bond?

AFP Photo / Don Emmert   Sanctions will hurt their credit rating if nothing else Click Here for Details

Russian Invasion Imminent

Ukraine thinks its just a matter of time Click Here for Story

 

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Friday April 25, 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by devt6799
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Livingston Jail Plan Continues

Construction could start this fall Click Here for Story

The Dangers of Off Roading

20 Year old killed while attempting jumps with ORV Click Here for Details

Schauer Calls For Long-Term Solvency Of Pension System; As State Senator Voted To Underfund It

Bill from 2007 specifically took from employee retirement system

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Schauer’s education plan would also require all charter schools to participate in MPSERS. The expanding unfunded liabilities on membership, however, show that adding more people into the system would likely increase underfunding gaps. … more

How Michigan Can Fix Its Pension Problems

Event featuring former Utah State Senator Dan Liljenquist

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

LANSING – There are an estimated $730 billion to $4 trillion in unfunded pension liabilities across the states. These costs are crowding out services, harming communities, and causing public employees to worry that governments cannot keep their promises. … more

 

GOP Fights for Women’s Votes

Alleged waron women actually comes from Democrats Click Here for Details

Ahhh the Drama

  George Clooney not happy when Hotel Tycoon insults Obama  Click Here for Story

Interesting Poll

   Paul top Clinton in Colorado poll Click Here for Details

Understanding the Threat to Israel

The Middle Easts only democracy faces may threats Click Here for Story

Embarrassment of Delay

   Obama’s continued delay of the Keyston XL pipeline is unwarranted Click Here for Details

The Dems War on Women

Democratic candidate accuses own party? Click Here for Story

Guess Who is Quitting Over Obama’s Drug Felon Pardons?

   DOJ’s Pardon Attorney says he’s quitting Click Here for Details

Hamas to Recognize Israel?

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas greets his supporters following a trip to Washington DC, on March 20, 2014, in the West Bank city of Ramallah. (Photo credit: Issam Rimawi/Flash90)  New agreement may be reached? Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday April 24, 2014

Posted on April 23, 2014 by devt6799
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Liquor and Organic Eats?

New organic food restaurant will have liquor license too Click Here for Details

Schauer Education Plan Looks To Shut Down Successful Charter Schools

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Although many considered the study a success for charter schools, gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer apparently has a different view on school choice in Michigan. He’s dedicated a lot of his “education plan” if he were to be governor to dismantling charter schools in the state. … more

Detroit Should Sell Some Paintings

Unfair to make the many subsidize amenities for the few

By Michael D. LaFaive | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

As the prospect draws closer of a state bailout of Detroit at the expense of other critical needs, voters might want to examine more closely politicians’ skittishness toward selling off city assets. In particular, artwork owned by the city’s museum, an institution sustained by tax dollars (including a regional property tax favored by many of those same politicians in 2010). … more

Another Black Eye for Hillary?

hillary-clinton-benghazi   Obama Admin knew about arms to Al Qaeda used in Benghazi attack? Click Here for Story

US Journalist Held in East Ukraine

US asks Russia to help in release Click Here for Details

Abusing Authority

Deputy abuses her authority in confiscating cell phones Click Here for Story

What are Rand Paul’s Chances

  Is he a probable candidate for 2016? Click Here for Details

Don’t Mess with Texas

  Feds looking at Texas land grab Click Here for Story

Reid Threatens Bundy Ranch?

Rancher Cliven Bundy, with his grandson Braxton Louge in tow and armed security guards, leave his ranch house on April 11, 2014 west of Mesquite, Nev. (credit: George Frey/Getty Images  “Something wil happen”? Click Here for Details

Pro Gun Victory

Georgia expands gun rights Click Here for Story

Britain Chases Off Russian Spy Planes

RAF Eurofighter Typhoon at Farnborough International Airshow 2012  What the heck has gotten into Russia? Click Here for Details

 

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Wednesday April 23, 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by devt6799
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Filing Deadline for 2014

Who will be running for office in Washtenaw? Click Here for Details

Good Bye Traffic Circles?

Howell will get rid of mini-traffic circles Click Here for Story

SCOTUS Upholds Ban on Affirmative Action

Michigan case that bans affirmative action for enrolling at universities upheld Click Here for Story

More IRS Outrage

   IRS employees get bonuses even though they haven’t paid back taxes Click Here for Details

Poll Shows Solid Opposition To Detroit Bailout

State Rep.: ‘I am not going to bail out the City of Detroit on the backs of the families and taxpayers of Northern Michigan’

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A poll conducted earlier this month revealed that, by a 55-38 percent margin, Republican voters in Michigan oppose Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to send $350 million in state funding to help bail Detroit out from its bankruptcy. According to the poll results the proposal is just as unpopular among Independents, who opposed it by a 54-39 percent margin. … more

CEO Compensation Comparison Lacks Perspective

Eliminating the salaries of all McDonald’s senior management would give each worker a 1.5 cent raise

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

If McDonald’s were to not pay the CEO and all senior management and instead divide those tens of millions among the minimum wage workers, each worker would end up earning about 1.5 cents more per hour. … more

Betraying Our Troops?

Top Army Brass said no to the best software to protect our troops Click Here for Details

We Want to Stand With You …But?

   Biden claims US is supporting Ukraine Click Here for Story

Cleaning Out the Cages?

Obama freeing hundreds of drug felons Click Here for Details and Video

Fleeing Russia

   Social Network founder forced to leave Russia Click Here for Story

Jeb Bush on The Wrong Path?

   Potential GOP candidate pushing amnesty Click Here for Details

No Deportation?

  Obama’s new Homeland Chief mulls not deporting thousands Click Here for Story

Obama’s Middle Class America

The US is no longer the wealthiest middle class in the World Click Here for Details

 

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