Tuesday April 22, 2014

Meteor Shower Tonight

   Might be seen in Michigan Click Here for Details

Pinckney Library Tax

Library looking for.5 mill increase Click Here for Story

Retiree Becoming Face Of ‘Pension Tax’ Collecting Generously

Former teacher and union head likely receiving over $51K in pension payments alone

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A retired school teacher with 30-plus years of service says he has to choose between food or medicine due to a law repealing tax exemptions for pensions. … more

Michigan State Budget Process Allows For Plausible Deniability

How Republicans may sneak through some bad spending provisions

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The use of omnibus bills makes it easier to get most of the budget passed because it dilutes accountability. Voting for just two large budget bills prevents lawmakers from having to vote up or down on specific issues involving each department. This gives them plausible deniability. … more

Not So Green

   More greenhouse gases from biofuel than gasoline Click Here for Details

Happy Spring Black Friday

By Michael Goodell

We owe a debt of gratitude to the folks at Home Depot who came up with the wonderful concept called Spring Black Friday. At last, we have a name for the awkward Friday before Easter. For years people have referred to it as, uh, you know, that day when schools are out, Wall Street is closed, and...Click Here for More

Manipulating the News

 Sharyl Attkisson spill beans on the media Click Here for Story

No Talk

Obama tells intelligence personnel to not talk to the Press Click Here for Details

Grand Child Photo Op?

Media excited that Hillary Clinton’s grand child could help her election Click Here for Story and Video

Religion or Cult?

  Muslims murder 17 year old girl for leaving Islam Click Here for Story

Gun Control Not Working

  Chicago’s tight gun restrictions lead to more deaths Click Here for Details

And is Chicago Hiding the Stats?

Books might be cooked on crime statistics Click Here for Story

World Not Ready for Solar Flares and EMP’s

Could be prevented but governments are doing nothing Click Here for Details

Opting Out of Standardized Tests

Georgia parents opt their kids out but took some grief doing so Click Here for Story

 

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Monday April 21, 2014

Jobs Don’t Matter

  DNC Chair says there will be no political impact from stopping the Keystone XL Pipeline Click Here for Story and Video

Political Predictions for 2014

Political strategists talk minimum wage, big government and Obamacare

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Elections in Michigan have been noteworthy over the last few cycles. Four Lansing political observers weigh in on some critical questions for Michigan. … more

Could This Be Another Detroit Hate Crime?

Young thug pulls trigger on victim but luckily it misfires Click Here for Details

Weak Sanctions

Obama needs to up sanctions against Russia Click Here for Details

Not Welcome?

Rock throwing Palestinians arrested at holy site in Jerusalem  Palestinians arrested for throwing rocks at Easter Tourists Click Here for Story

Wow?

Christian congregations in particular have skyrocketed since churches began reopening when Chairman Mao's death in 1976 China will become the world’s largest Christian nation Click Here for Details

Your Money …Their Waste

Sending US tax dollars to Philippines for global warming nonsense? Click Here for Details

An Interesting Take on Tax Dodgers

Is the shadow economy keeping the US afloat? Click Here for Story

 

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Sunday April 20, 2014

Happy Easter!

Vatican Gets Massive Crowds Click Here for Story

Looking for Road Funds

A2 area lawmakers looking for road repair money Click Here for Details

Finding Lost Commissioners

Finding pictures of old county commissioners is one woman’s quest Click Here for Story

More State Favors for Detroit

Deferment through borrowing

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The city of Detroit gets more revenue than every other city because of special treatment in state revenue sharing, casino taxes and utility taxes. This extra money has not been enough to prevent its bankruptcy, nor were these the only favors extended to Detroit. … more

Show of Force?

US considers war game exercises in Eastern Europe…with 150 men? Click Here for Story

Clinton Cover Up?

  Monica Lewinsky email omitted from Clinton Library document dump Click Here for Details

Rubio Stashing Cash

  Special interests flocking to give Rubio campaign cash? Click Here for Story

The War on Christianity

  Muslim kidnapping of Christian girls on the rise in Middle East Click Here for Story

Heavy on the Redaction

    Clinton’s hiding info from document dumps? Click Here for Details

American Dynasties

Bushes, Clintons when will it stop? Click Here for Story

Getting It Accurate

  TV show hires Oliver North to get its spy drama spot on and the liberals aren’t happy about it Click Here for Details

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The Drift Radio Show April 19, 2014

The Drift Radio Show April 19, 2014

Join Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss affirmative action at the University of Michigan, Obama’s latest delay of the XL Pipeline, the hypocrisy of Nancy Pelosi and the Church, western lawmakers looking at taking back Federal lands and the so called Obama recovery Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday April 19, 2014

 

A Pressing Problem?

   Ypsilanti dealing with a serial playground pooper Click Here for Story

Debates for State Seats

GOP and Dems will participate in debates Click Here for Details

School District May Violate State Law By Removing Teachers Based Strictly On Seniority

Concord Community Schools superintendent and board ignoring teacher effectiveness in layoffs

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

After failing to get its teachers’ evaluations done in time, one school district’s solution to simply lay off the least-experienced teachers may be against the law. … more

Blocking Jobs

Delaying the XL Pipeline and stifling the economy is what Obama seems to do best Click Here for Story

Fighting Back Against Bloomberg

  Facebook group squares off against Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun antics Click Here for Story

Bad Feelings?

   Obama and Cantor having a spat over immigration reform? Click Here for Details

War of Words With China

China disses US Marines Click Here for Story

Pelosi The Hypocrite

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (left) prepares to pour water on the feet of Yamile Cruz, 10, with the help of Bishop Marc Andrus during a Holy Week foot-washing ceremony at Saint John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Photo: Leah Millis, San Francisco Chronicle  Washing the feet of immigrants with the Catholic Church while supporting abortion Click Here for Details

From the Science Side…

Military robots from the deep Click Here for Story

Poland Under Fear

US soldiers stand  in front of a Patriot missile battery at an army base in the northern Polish town of Morag (AFP Photo)   NATO member asking for US troops because of Russian intimidation in Ukraine Click Here for Details

Time to Take It Back?

   Western States discuss taking back control of Federal Land in their states Click Here for Story

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Friday April 18, 2014

Good Friday

A  Debate We’d Like to See

Jennifer Gratz who sued the U of M over affirmative action policies challenges Brooke Kimbrough to debate on University admissions Click Here for Story

The Personal Cost of Pot Holes

Bad roads cost us a lot more than taxes Click Here for Details

 Tax Freedom Day In Michigan

Americans will spend more this year on taxes than food, clothing and housing combined

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Tax Freedom Day is the day people have to work to in the year to cover tax bills for the state and federal government. Americans will spend $4.5 trillion on federal, state and local taxes, which is 30 percent of total income. The figures are in a yearly study done by the Tax Foundation. … more

Detroit’s Special Favors Add Up

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Gov. Rick Snyder has proposed a partial bailout of the city of Detroit with a $350 million gift. The state has been providing special favors to Detroit for years and it hasn’t prevented the Motor City from slipping into bankruptcy. … more

Winners and Losers

  The Effects of Obamacare may decide 2014 election Click Here for Details

What Triggers a Protest of the NRA? A Must See

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What’s Up With That?

   GOP will question census changes Click Here for Details

Is Eastern Ukraine Already Gone?

Weak US and Western Europe seems to have given up on keeping Ukraine together Click Here for Story

No Achievements

Clinton Insiders think Hillary has a problem Click Here for Details

Harry Reid’s Investigation Needs to Be Investigated?

   Reid labels Cliven Bundy supporters terrorists? Click Here for Story

Dems Warned NOT to Talk About Recovery

The Alleged economic recovery is an election loser Click Here for Details

Muslim Terrorists Kidnap 100 Girls

Olukolade  Nigerian school attacked Click Here for Story

 

 

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Thursday April 17, 2014

Whats the Real Reason for Dropping Enrollment Rates of African American Students at the U of M?

While some blame the end of affirmative action they ignore the effects of a long running recession? Click Here for Details

Barnstormer Property for Sale

Plenty of options for the Fixer upper commercial property Click Here for Details

Superintendent Claiming Less Money Receives $515 More Per Pupil

West Bloomfield Superintendent Gerald Hill says district gets less than 2010, state numbers say otherwise

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

As the statewide debate over school funding continues, an Oakland County superintendent whose district receives about $515 more per student today than it did in 2010 says the district is getting less money from the state. … more

Government Subsidies Run Amok

The private sector almost always outperforms bureaucrats investing with the public’s moneyBy Anita Folsom Courtesy of Mich Cap ConWhat’s especially remarkable about the stream of government aid — subsidies to the fur trade, steamships, railroads, airplanes, and even ethanol today — is that private citizens, with no federal funds, almost always outperform the men whom the government endows with large chunks of cash. … more

Detroit’s Snowiest Winter

  No global warming in Detroit Click Here for Details

Confusing the Facts?

Census changes may help hide Obamacare effects Click Here for Story

New Yorkers Shred Gun Registration Forms

   Refusing to abide by New York’s strict gun laws Click Here for Details

US Ok With Ukraine Standing Up for Itself

Crackdown on pro-Russian supporters gets thumbs up from Obama Admin Click Here for Details

But Can Ukraine Control Itself?

Equipment sent to take control gets seized by protestors Click Here for Story

US Missed Boston Bombers Due to Misspelled Names

Despite Russian warning the DHS missed catching Boston Bombers on travel Click Here for Story

Pot Not Good for Brain

New study says marijuana has detrimental effects Click Here for Story

Unsustainable

  More people getting than giving in US economy Click Here for Details

Al Qaeda NOT on the Run?

  Biggest public appearance in years Click Here for Story

Government Inefficiency

  HHS has 10 departments to help people with HIV? Click Here for Details

Running Behind?

NATO begins buildup as Russia seems ready to seize more of Ukraine Click Here for Story

 

 

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Wednesday April 16, 2014

 Schauer Not Ready for Governor?

   No apparent plans as he tries to get elected Click Here for Details

Green Oak Will Go for Safety Millage

August primary will give voters a chance to look at police and fire department millages Click Here for Story

Special Deals From State Allow Detroit To Collect Hundreds Of Millions In Extra Revenue

Casino tax, utility fee, income tax all specially assessed by the city

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

While some are pitching a storyline in Detroit of a bankrupt city in need of more revenue, there are ways the city collects millions of dollars in taxes that no other city can do. … more

More Higher Ed Spending Questionable

Legislators, taxpayers need answers

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

As state politicians are primed to deliver $82 million more this year to state higher education institutions, it is appropriate to ask what taxpayers will get for this spending. Unfortunately, there will not likely be much to show for it. … more

Playing Nice?

Does Obama think he can reason with Putin? Click Here for Details

Ukraine Attempts Retake of Airport

   Pro-Russian group seized airport Click Here for Story

Paying Their Fair Share?

   The rich getting taxed a bundle under Obama Click Here for Details

Muslim Takeover of Sweden?

Muslim gangs setting up their own roadblocks? Click Here for Story

Bad News

France's Research Institute Lost 2,000 Tubes Sars Virus  Lab loses 2000 vials of killer virus Click Here for Details

How Long Will They Pay?

   Obamacare subscribers may not pay very long Click Here for Story

Breaking Out the Big Guns

  Ukraine sends tank column toward critical city in East Ukraine Click Here for Details

Liberals Pushing Racism

  Liberal pundit Chris Matthews calls America racist Click Here for Story

Record Tax Revenues on Tax Day

currency, cash  Yet the government needs more as they continue the spending spree Click Here for Details

 IRS on the Warpath?

Demanding list of Donors from a Ron Paul non-profit group Click Here for Story

 

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Tuesday April 15, 2014

Snow on the Way

And many without power after wind storm Click Here for Detail

Community Group Fighting Third Attempt To Bring Wind Farm To Town

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Voters in Osceola County’s Sherman Township have overturned regulations for wind turbines in referendums twice in recent years. That was enough to make Heritage Sustainable Energy give up on plans to locate wind turbines there. Now, Next Era Energy wants to locate wind turbines in the township and local officials are looking for a fresh set of regulations that could allow that to happen.  … more

 Commentary: Minimum Wage Hike Puts Politics Over People

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Consider the fact that the median starting annual salary of a petroleum engineer is nearly $100,000, while many fast food workers earn under $10 per hour. Is this because the oil and gas companies are simply more generous than McDonald’s? If wages were just set by employers, why would anyone make more than the minimum? … more

Dems and Devisive Politics

Numbers on gender pay inequality are bogus? Click Here for Details

Iranian Warships Not Nearing US?

  Change in plans as Iranian flotill gets different orders Click Here for Story

Prepping for Dynasty?

Chelsea Clinton won’t rule out politics Click Here for Details

Global Agenda

  UN Report says Americans must cut down on their meat? Click Here for Story

Abuse of Power

  Emails show Congressman Elijah Cummings tried to intimidate conservative group Click Here for Details

Playing Chicken?

   Russian jets buzzes US warship Click Here for Details

Obama the Taxer

  Has proposed 442 tax hikes since taking office Click Here for Story

The Obama Economy?

  Food stamp recipients outnumber working women in the US Click Here for Details

What Pay Check Fairness is Really About

Legislation is for Lawyer’s special interest not helping women Click Here for Video

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Monday April 14, 2014

Details Behind Push For ‘Mystery Project’ Begin To Surface

Legislator says funding for unknown projects not unusual in Michigan

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The P20 Pyramid project in Grand Rapids has been characterized as a “mystery project” due to the lack of details about it. But Sen. Mark Jansen, R-Gaines Township, says the story behind his effort to get state funding for the project is neither unusual nor mysterious. … more

Party of Divide

Democrats look at dividing the nation with exploitation of race and gender Click Here for Details

Silencing Journalism?

Obama Admin has a chilling effecdt on journalists doing their jobs Click Here for Story

New HHS Chair Picked Because She Can Spin Numbers?

  Office of Management and Budget experience makes her perfect for making the numbers look good on Obamacare Click Here for Details

Obama Style?

Ex-Aide to Obama pleads guilty to stealing tax payer funds Click Here for Story

Blood Moon

The blood moons fall on Passover and during the Feast of Tabernacles.   Lunar eclipse this week Click Here for Details

Shooting at Kansas City Jewish Center

  Hate crime a strong possibility? Click Here for Story

Your Money…Their Waste

Feds give money for job creation…in Belize? Click Here for Details

Roasting Benghazi

  Judge Jeanine rips into the Benghazi story and the Obama Admin Click Here for Video

Gears of War

Ukraine gears up to defend itself from Russia Click Here for Details

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