Sunday April 13, 2014

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AATA in the Hot Seat on Spending?

Ann Arbor Transit Authority has questions to answer for spending as they ask for more money Click Here for Details

MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report

Bills on militarized police, tax assessors, topless bars

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The House and Senate are on a two-week spring break, but there are a number of recently introduced bills of interest. … more

Local Governments Not Starved For Cash

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Local municipalities saw an increase of $1.4 billion in property taxes from 2000 to 2013 as that revenue increased to $5.3 billion in 2013 from $3.9 billion in 2000, according to the state tax commission.  … more

Unionization Would Destroy College Sports?

The debate in Washington begins on unionizing college athletes Click Here for Details

Feds Backdown in Nevada Ranch Crisis…For Now

Police and Feds release cattle and leave as massive protests builds Click Here for Story

Bad Idea?

GOP Senators worry about “Bush Fatigue” if Jeb Bush runs in 2016 Click Here for Details

Banned!

Iran’s pick for UN ambassador banned from entering US   US won’t approve visa for Iran’s new Ambassador to UN Click Here for Story

AG Holder Breaking the Law?

Judges say he had no authority to reduce drug sentences Click Here for Details

The Ultimate Double Standard

Muslim politician says hang girls who have pre-marital sex but no death penalty for male rapists? Click Here for Story

It Continues

Armed pro-Russian activists guard a police station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slavyansk after it was seized by a few dozen gunmen  Is Russia pushing the protests in Ukraine? Click Here for Details

No Love for Michelle Obama Lunches

2014-04-12_1026  Texas students have had it with”Obama mandated” lunches Click Here for Story

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The Drift Radio Show April 12, 2014

Posted on April 12, 2014 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show April 12, 2014

Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss Debbie Dingell’s fundraising for her Congressional run, Mike Roger’s endorsement of Mike Bishop to replace him in Congress, Hillary Clinton’s escapades on her pre-campaign speaking tour and the Bureau of Land Management’s heavy handed approach to confiscating land and cattle in Nevada Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday April 12, 2014

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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to support Faith Medical Clinic
Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 4:30 to 6:30at the Masonic Temple in Pinckney, 210 Mann Street, Pinckney, MI  48169  Faith Medical Clinic is a free clinic in Pinckney that serves uninsured patients free of charge.  They have over 2000 patients.

Listen to The Drift Radio Show today at 2pm on WAAM Talk 1600 www.waamradio.com

Queen of the Special Interests?

Debbie Dingell raises big money to continue more of the same Congressional Royal Dynasty Click Here for Story

Compounding Pharmacy Loses License

South Lyon business fined over distributing tainted dextrose injections Click Here for Story

The Winners and Losers in Detroit Bankruptcy

By James M. Hohman |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Arguing about who should take the largest cuts is an essential part of bankruptcy. While relieving itself of debt burdens helps Detroit’s fiscal situation, it is also insufficient at revitalizing the city. What is needed is competent administration of government services and fewer burdens on the city’s people and businesses. … more

And We’re Buying Russian Helicopters Why?

  Lawmakers look to undo a contract   Click Here for Details

Caught in Lie

Democrat candidate gets caught in lie opn live television Click Here for Story and Video

Finally

  Secretary of HHS Kathleen Sebelius resigns Click Here for Details

Race Baiter

   Pelosi shows her race baiting ignorance as she tries to divide the country Click Here for Story

Hillary Gets the Boot…Well Shoe

Chucked: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ducks as an object is thrown on stage at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Thursday, on April 10, 2014, in Las Vegas    Shoe thrown at Hillary Clinton while giving speech Click Here for Story and Video

Can’t Take the Heat

Hillary cancels speech where Mom of Benghazi victim was set to protest Click Here for Details

Bird Flu Mutating?

  Scientists worry that human to human transmission could appear Click Here for Story

 Dropping the Nuclear Ball?

Federal government not protecting our nuclear arsenal? Click Here for Details

Russia Building Up on Ukraine Border

CNSNews  Russia denies build up but NATO says its true Click Here for Story

Stock Drop Continues?

Fear in the markets Click Here for Details

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Friday April 10, 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by devt6799
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The Highest Paid Ann Arbor School Employees

Database released Click Here for Details

Hune Won’t Run

State Senator declines running for Mike Roger’s Congressional seat Click Here for Story

Michigan School Funding Up, Results Flat

State spent $7,500 per pupil in 1972, over $12,000 today

By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Overall, Michigan school spending has increased significantly over the past few decades, but test score have stayed relatively flat, according to a new study from the Cato Institute. … more

Mackinac Center Legal Foundation Up to the Challenge

By Derk Wilcox | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Unions are given special privileges by statute — monopoly privileges that a private-sector business would pay an arm and a leg to get — and all the unions have to do in return is represent all employees in their bargaining unit equally. The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation has stepped in to help workers who have been treated unfairly. … more

 

No Way to Treat Our Veterans

More bureaucracy and bad care from the Vetreans Administration Click Here for Story

Investigating the Watchers?

   Congressman Elijah Cummings may be part of the IRS Scandal? Click Here for Details

Dissed!

  Former President Jimmy Carter disses Hillary Clinton’s performance as Secretary of State Click Here for Story

Fear of Islam

  Brandeis University withdrew honorary degree due to fear of Islamists? Click Here for Details

Intimidation

Nevada Governor calls out Bureau of Land Management Click Here for Story

Changing Teams?

 Independent Senator considers joining GOP Click Here for Details

Fascist America?

  Totalitarianism on the rise? Click Here for Story

Obama Wins Award?

Not the kind they want Click Here for Details

Ouch !

   Bad Day on Wall Street Click Here for Details and Video

Guess Who Still Gets Federal Work?

COmpany that screened Edward Snowden still has Federal contracts Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday April 10, 2014

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Whitmore Lake Man Killed on US-23

Semi Truck strikes pick up on shoulder Click Here for Details

Mis-managed?

Fund for Lakeland Trail being mismanaged? Click Here for Story

Grand Rapids Selectively Released Public Information

FOIA documents show city talked at length with MLive reporter; shut out Acton Institute, Michigan Capitol Confidential

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Grand Rapids city officials gave detailed information about a tax dispute involving the Acton Institute to a select reporter, but not to the nonprofit fighting to prove it is a charitable organization, according to documents received through a Freedom of Information Act request. … more

Obama Drops a Minimum Wage ‘Stink Burger’ On Michigan

By F. Vincent Vernuccio | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Using catchy sound bites like “give America a raise,” President Obama ignores volumes of research showing that his demand to increase the minimum wage will be a jobs killer. Nevertheless, the president came to Michigan last week to campaign for doing just that. He also thought it necessary to insult a GOP budget proposal by calling it a “stink burger” and a “meanwich.” … more

One Good Thing

Detroit nurse saved man from further beating Click Here for Story

Politics of Division

  Democrats use division and misinformation to confuse voters in November Click Here for Details

Caught in Hypocrisy

  Gender gap in wages seen but not admitted to inWhite House Click Here for Story

Eich’s Auto-da-fe

By Michael Goodell

My head tells me to leave it alone. Don’t write about it. Just leave it alone. The damage is already done. You can’t save a culture intent on suicide. So keep your mouth shut, don’t make waves. Don’t intentionally offend those whose taking of offense is beyond your ken.
Then my heart tells me in Nazi Germany they called this…Click Here for More

Obama Uses Guise of Equal Pay to Increase Federal Power

Equal pay mandate allows government to know more about you and your job Click Here for Details

Guess Who’s Getting Rich On Medicare?

List of the biggest receivers of funds Click Here for Details

University’s War on Women

  Brandeis withdraws honorary degree for woman who tells truth about Islam Click Here for Story

Federal Thieves

US Government steals rancher’s cattle Click Here for Details

Congressional Committee Mulls Charges Against Lois Lerner

  Closed session called Click Here for Story

And the Truth Hurts

  Congressman says anyone else pulling what AG Holder has done would be in jail Click Here for Details

The Flood Begins?

  New wave of illegal immigration coming Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday April 9, 2014

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Spring/Summer Road Projects

What to expect around Ann Arbor this season Click Here for Details

Not Interested

Barb Byrum says no to Congressional race Click Here for Story

Reuben Sandwich With A Side Of 500K Lost Jobs

However local media only interested in what the president ate

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

So what was reported when President Obama visited Ann Arbor last week? What he ordered at Zingerman’s Deli — a $14 Reuben sandwich. What wasn’t reported? That the reason for the visit — to promote an increase to the minimum wage — will reportedly result in the loss of around 500,000 jobs, according to a report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.  … more

RIP Ranny Riecker

Mackinac Center mourns loss of founding directorThe Mackinac Center for Public Policy mourns the loss of one of its founding directors, Margaret Ann “Ranny” Riecker, who passed away Monday at the age of 80 in Midland, Mich. The Mackinac Center and the people of Michigan have lost an inspirational giant of informed public policy and philanthropy. … more

How Much Spent to Promote Obamacare?

  Over a $ billion? Click Here for Details

Does Capitalism Exploit Workers?

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Common Ground

  Dems and Republicans unite behind Senator Ted Cruz on this issue Click Here for Story

Russia Pushing the Envelope

Sensing weakness will Putin make his next move? Click Here for Details

There’s a Keeper

Image via michaelsavage.com   Hillary Clinton poses with Pussy Riot band members Click Here for Story

Charging Lerner

Pleading the Fifth has consequences Click Here for Details

Got His Goat?

  Congressman Gohmert gets under AG Eric Holders skin Click Here for Video

Liberal Priorities

New York City inspects tanning salons more than abortion clinics Click Here for Story

Government Out of Control

The abuse by the Feds continues on rancher and his family Click Here for Details

Ouch

  Lois Lerner in Trouble as More Proof Emerges Click Here for Story

From the Science Side…

  Sun, Earth , Mars Alignment Click Here for Details

 

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Tuesday April 8, 2014

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Bishop Picks Up Big Endorsement

  Outgoing Congressman Mike Rogers endorses Mike Bishop Click Here for Story

Soccer at the Big House

  Record crowds for Manchester vs Real Madrid Soccer match Click Here for Details

Cities Increase Fees, Spend More While Complaining About State Shared Revenue

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Fire inspection fees in Ann Arbor have increased 590 percent since 2003, and inspections are happening more often now. City officials say that’s due in part to city ordinance requirements. But it also likely is happening to make up for optional state shared revenue the city is not getting. … more

Commentary: Corporate Welfare for New Red Wings Arena Won’t Spur Economic Development

By Christopher C. Douglas, Ph.D. | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The idea that the proposed new Red Wings arena will revitalize midtown Detroit is the reason given for the $260 million in corporate welfare that will help finance the project. The idea that a new sports arena will spur economic development, however, lacks credibility. … more

The Political Cost of Obamacare

Obamacare supporter Louisiana Senator Landrieu’s opponent raising big money Click Here for Details

Acclaim for Cruz

  Harvard Professor calls Ted Cruz brilliant Click Here for Story

GOP Looks to Keep Internet Control in US

Obama and the Dems look to give it away Click Here for Details

Sharia Brainwashing?

Mohammed Zabar of Small Heath in Birmingham  UK school is forcing students into Muslim lifestyle? Click Here for Story

Putin Instigating Pro Russian Violence in Ukraine?

Protests seem to have Russian roots Click Here for Details

Economic Retardation

  Dems keep pushing minimum wage hike for growth Click Here for Story

More Than Our Fair Share

Americans pay more in taxes than food, clothing and housing combined Click Here for Details

Thanks Rob!

  Hollywood heavy agrees big government is bad Click Here for Story

 

 

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Monday April 7, 2014

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 Minimum Wage Increase Sounds Good To Some But…

Artificially raising the minimum wage will just cost jobs Click Here for Details

Downtown Business Tax in Brighton

Debate over special assessment for marketing the downtown area Click Here for Story

Draconian Traffic Fee Law Moving Toward The Chopping Block

Bill would phase out ‘driver responsibility fees’

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A government money grab that’s been operating under the guise of public safety might soon be ended. Legislation to scrap Michigan’s “driver responsibility fees” has overwhelming support in the Legislature. … more

By Michael Goodell

I woke up yesterday morning with our president’s voice whispering in my ear. No, I haven’t bought an ObamaLama, (Note: The following is a paid advertisement. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the editorial staff at www.mlgoodell.webs.com).

ObamaLama is the revolutionary new alarm clock now sweeping the nation. Yes, thanks to the same technology which enabled millions of uninsured Americans to finally get…Click Here for More

US Sending Warships to Japan

Photo - U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, reviews honor guards accompanied by Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, left, at the Japanese Ministry of Defense headquarters Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. Secretary Hagel is visiting Japan, China and Mongolia, his fourth trip to Asian nations since taking office. (AP Photo/Alex Wong, Pool)  Counter to North Korea and China? Click Here for Details

Two Arrested in Beating of Driver in Detroit

Two teens arrested others being sought Click Here for Story

Flash Trade Tax on Horizon?

  Big investors have an advantage over others? Click Here for Details

Catch and Release

  Obama Admin treats criminal illegals aliens like endangered fish? Click Here for Story

How to Spot a Psychopath?

20 signs to look for Click Here for Details

Jeb Bush Wrong on Immigration?

  Says those that come here illegally come as an act of love? Click Here for Story

 

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Sunday April 6, 2014

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Hash Bash in Ann Arbor

  8000 showed up for rally Click Here for Details

Mackinac Bridge Death

Livingston County resident jumped from bridge on Friday Click Here for Story

Medicaid Expansion Studies Weren’t Trustworthy

Analysis reveals multiple flaws

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

It may be water over the dam, but one report on the potential impact to employers if Michigan did not adopt the Obamacare Medicaid expansion has been exposed as being essentially bunk due to flagrant misuse or misrepresentation of the data it cited. … more

The Right Way

  Sheriff Joe knows how to treat prisoners and run a Sheriff’s office Click Here for Details

You Can’t Buy It

Obamacare has another consequence…no more year round availability for health insurance Click Here for Story

Out With the Old…

   Many Michigan Congressional members are stepping down this year Click Here for Details

No More Wood Stoves?

coalfire12.jpg   Obama Admin makes your wood stoves illegal? Click Here for Story

CIA Suicide?

CIA official jumps to his own death Click Here for Details

Losing the Luster? Momma Grizzly Wins the Late Night Ratings

  Sarah Palin appearance beats out Bill Clinton appearance on late night television Click Here for Story

Pings from Black Box?

Chinese patrol ship Haixun 01 is pictured during a search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, in the south Indian Ocean April 5, 2014, in this photo courtesy of China News Service (Reuters) Chinese ship discovers pinging in search area for Flight 370 Click Here for Details

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The Drift Radio Show April 5, 2014

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The Drift Radio Show April 5, 2014

Join Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss hate crime beatings in Detroit, Hillary Clinton’s State Department losing $6 Billion dollars, the alleged 7 million sign ups for Obamacare and Joe Biden’s view that illegal aliens are already citizens Click Here for Podcast

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