Sunday December 22, 2013

U of M Practicing Political Discrimination?

Gets sued by student group that was denied funding Click Here for Story

The 2013 Light Tour

Livingston County Light Tour lights up for another season Click Here for Details

Legislators Missed More Than 1,000 Votes in 2013

Down from 21,000 when MichiganVotes.org started in 2001

The Senate took 665 roll call votes. The House took 591 in 2013, not counting purely procedural votes. Last year, 2,234 votes were missed. Legislators are missing far fewer votes today than in years past. In the 2001-2002 legislative session, legislators missed a total of 21,162 votes. … more

Key Senate Races Affected by Obamacare Failure

Photo - The race for an open Senate seat in Michigan between Rep. Gary Peters, a Democrat, and former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, a Republican, is getting tighter thanks to the fallout from Obamacare. (AP Photo/File)   Dems may lose what were thought to be easy wins Click Here for Story

Steps Toward Tyranny?

  Congressman Amash worries about Obama pushing the envelope of Executive power Click Here for Details

Milton Friedman – Collectivism

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President Takes Another Hawaiian Vacation

  Yet another expensive Christmas for the taxpayers Click Here for Details

Middle East Peace Chances?…Slim

A conference of Arab foreign ministers in Cair  Arab League Secretary General says not one Israeli soldier in Palestine Click Here for Story

From the Science Side…

   Scientists develop powerful robotic muscle Click Here for Details

Spike in Liver Cases

Higher use of dietary supplements increasing liver problems? Click Here for Story

Why Illegal Immigration Keeps Wages Low

   More immigrants will push wages down Click Here for Analysis

China Wants an Even Bigger Navy

  Planning another new aircraft carrier Click Here for Story

Fed Judge Rules on Same Sex Marriage

   Right is rooted in the Nation’s history? Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show December 21, 2013

The Drift Radio Show December 21, 2013

Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss the Clintons on immigration, Illegal aliens suing states, Global Warming, Congressional subsidies for Obamacare and Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson and his controversial social/religious comments. Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday December 21, 2013

Discuss the weeks news and events on The Drift Radio Show this afternoon at 2 Call in Line 734-822-1600 on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com Get Some Common Sense Radio!

US-23 Improvement Plan

Opening shoulder for traffic? Click Here for Story

 Ice Storm Saturday

Icy roads may be a problem, drive with caution Click Here for Details

VoteSpotter: A New Way To Monitor Michigan’s Legislature Coming Soon

A Mackinac Center gift to you, your gift to legislatorsImagine an easy and convenient way to get notified of important votes your state legislators make. Imagine an easy and convenient way to alert your legislator about your agreement or disagreement with their vote. Soon, you won’t have to imagine it. … more

Tearing His Own Law Apart

Obama exempts those with canceled policies from Obamacare Click Here for Details

What You’ll Get with Another Clinton in White House

Former President Bill Clinton   Bill Clinton believes we need more immigration despite high unemployment Click Here for Story

School District Removes “Christ” from Lyrics

Apologizes for removing religious word from songs Click Here for Story

Picking and Choosing

  Admin change on Obamacare mandate shows Obama only enforces what he chooses Click Here for Details

Senate May Defy Obama

Iran sanctions have support form Dems and GOP Click Here for Story

Obama’s Half Brother Dishing Dirt?

Mark Obama Ndesandjo   Questions info in Obama books Click Here for Details

Global Warming?

   2013 one of coldest years on record Click Here for Story

And the 17th Year Without It?

The top seven global warming alarmist setbacks in 2013 Climate scam losing all proof Click Here for Details

Weighing in on Duck Dynasty

  Phil’s controversial comments cause stir from all sides Click Here for Details

What the?!?!

Illegal alien sues state for not accepting his fake ID? Click Here for Story

New Mexico’s Ouch

File photo  Budget deal will cost New Mexico a lot of $$ Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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Friday December 20, 2013

Slippery Roads for Friday

   Wet and borderline freezing temps on way for Thursday night into Friday Click Here for Story

Livingston Gets Road Grant

$2 million awarded to County  Click Here for Details

A Closer Look At Teacher Salaries in Michigan

Teachers getting younger, more charter school educators help account for drop in average salary

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

“Because of the changing composition of public education, using an average of teacher salaries does not provide any information on whether any individual teacher has taken any pay cuts,” said James Hohman, a fiscal policy analyst with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. “Even so, Michigan’s schools were comparatively protected as the state economy struggled from 2000 to 2009.” … more

Study: Michigan Students Benefit from Using ‘Schools of Choice’

Students who take advantage of school choice are more likely to attend better performing districts

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Nearly 100,000 students use Michigan’s “Schools of Choice” program, but are they and their parents really making good choices? A new study looks at how many students are taking advantage of school choice and shows that they are making good academic choices. … more

White House Warns Against Iran Sanctions

  Warns US Senate against further Iranian sanctions Click Here for Details

IRS May Re-Define “Candidate”

  Scary change the IRS is weighing Click Here for Story

EPA Muzzled Scientists

Facts would get in the way of climate change agenda Click Here for Details

More Hate from Obama Appointees

Obama Podesta_Cham640.jpg  John Podesta under fire for comparing GOP to Mass Murderer Jim Jones Click Here for Story

Recovery? What Recovery?

Not good economic news on several fronts Click Here for Details

Al Qaeda in Syria

  Executions and torture puts Al Qaeda on Amnesty International’s hit list Click Here for Story

Dirty Harry on The “Take”

   Takes special subisdy for O-care while the citizenry suffers Click Here for Details

Judge Implicates DHS on Human  Trafficking

  Judges implies that Homeland Security may be involved in illegals crossing into US Click Here for Story

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Thursday December 19, 2013

New Jersey Gets Downgraded

   Black Eye for Chris Christie? Click Here for Story

More Reporting on U of M Salaries

Facts from the salary report Click Here for Details

Chamber in the Middle?

Dems point to Brighton Chamber in abortion debate Click Here for Story

 State Board of Ed Member Interjects Herself Into Negotiations Between Union, Charter School Operator

Michelle Fecteau is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A State Board of Education member is using her influence and getting involved in a local dispute between a union and charter public school operator. Not only do board guidelines suggest this is outside the scope of the board’s job, but the member, Michelle Fecteau, is an officer in a union connected with the group negotiating with the school. … more

Documentary: The Highland Park Transformation

Highland Park schools were failing, but a charter school company is turning things around

A few years ago, the school district in Highland Park got nearly $20,000 per student, the highest in the state and 70 percent more than the average Michigan district. Yet the schools were filthy, walls and ceilings were collapsing and rodents were running through the building. The district was overspending, which led to a massive deficit, an emergency manager, and eventual switch to a charter public school system. Today, students and parents are proud of their schools and test scores have improved. … more

Realities of a Post Nuclear Senate

   Nominees can now ignore Senators in the minority Click Here for Details

Judge Not Happy with Obama Admin

Judge orders disclosure of document hidden by Obama Admin Click Here for Story

Ryan Won’t Run?

  Congressman allegedly not running for President in 2016 Click Here for Details

Democrats Care More for Illegals than US Veterans

  Cut cost of living increase for vets instead of closing loopholes for illegal aliens Click Here for Story

Saudis to Go It Alone?

   Will independently back Syrian Rebels Click Here for Details

The Ad Dems Should Fear

This ad may really hurt Dems in 2014 election Click Here for Story and Video

China Hacked Election Commission?

  FEC site attacked by Chinese Hackers Click Here for Story

We Spent How Much?

Guess how much we spent on paying full salaries for furloughed NON-ESSENTIAL federal workers Click Here for Details and other wastes.

Food Inflation

Ground Beef prices hits all time high Click Here for Story

NSA Spying Cost Boeing a Contract?

Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter.(Reuters / Patrick Tragardh )    Brazil awards fighter plane contract to Swedens’ SAAB instead of US’s BOeing over the NSA debacle Click Here for Story

 Ouch! German Chancellor Goes Off on NSA Spying

  Angela Merkel doesn’t hold off on criticizing US  spying Click Here for Details

And Will Obama Order NSA to Backdown?

   Committee makes recommendation Click Here for Story

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Wednesday December 17, 2013

Why Your College Education is Expensive?

U of M execs make big bucks Click Here for Details

No Mining in Brighton Township

Re-start of operations no happening for now Click Here for Story

Constitutional Convention Delegates Wanted State Worker Pensions To Be Fully Funded

Notes from the 1962 constitutional convention show true intent of what voters passed

By Tom Gantert | 12/17/2013

Comments from the convention delegates more than 50 years ago show two components of constitutional protection for government pensions had to be in place. Detroit did neither. … more

Commentary: Helping the Little Guy: Relieve Occupational Licensing Requirements and Fees

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

State and local licensing groups often maintain that licensing requirements are for “safety,” but almost all of the areas for which the state requires licenses are not what most people would reasonably consider dangerous. … more

Obama Admin Wrong on Chemical Weapons

United Nations say there may be strong evidence of Rebel use of chemical weapons Click Here for Story

Resigning in Disgrace

  Homeland Security’s acting Deputy Inspector General resigns amid probe Click Here for Details

Federal Waste

  Where the Federals government wastes some of your money Click Here for Story

Senate Moves Budget Deal Forward

Will there be enough support in the Senate to pass? Click Here for Details

Iran Nuke Deal Going South?

  Iran Foreign Minister says there was no deal only an intent? Click Here for Story

White House Turns to Private Sector

  Hires Microsoft Exec to run Healthcare.Gov Click Here for Details

More Coerced “Swabbing” at Checkpoint

  This time its Pennsylvania Click Here for Story

Budget Deal Uses Double Counting

   Just like Obamacare the numbers don’t add up as Feds try to fool public on budgets Click Here for Details

Russia Moves Missiles

russia missiles  As US flounders on missile defense Russia goes on the offensive Click Here for Story

Some Good Sheriffs

  Sheriffs across the nation won’t follow Obama’s anti-gun push Click Here for Details

Saudi Cover Up?

Was there a further Saudi connection hidden by the Feds? Click Here for Story

 

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Tuesday December 17, 2013

Holiday Testing?

Arab American Group wants tests not to be scheduled on Muslim holidays Click Here for Story

GM Won’t Pay for Loss to Tax Payers

Fed bailout cost $10 Billion but was it worth it? Click Here for Details

 Dire Predictions for School District Deficits Doesn’t Materialize

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

In June, Michigan Public Schools Superintendent Mike Flanagan said 55 school districts were in deficit and he predicted that number could increase to 100. But year-end results showed that 50 school districts and charter public schools were in deficit.  … more

Change To How Schools Are Graded Held Up Until New Year

Plan to base more on academic growth still facing hurdles in House

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Legislation to change the way the state assesses the performance of schools was reported out of the House Education Committee in the December session but not taken up for a vote on the House floor. That means further movement of the measure will have to wait until after the New Year. … more

 

Most Uninsured Will Remain That Way

2014 won’t see much of a change for the uninsured Click Here for Details

Top Ten Pinocchios of the Year

  How many went to The Liar in Chief? Click Here for Story

The Blame Game

Juan Williams wants to blame GOP for poverty caused by Obama and Progressive/Liberal policies Click Here for Details

Israel Looks for New Ally?

  Betrayed by US Israel starts looking toward Russia Click Here for Story

Ukraine Protests Update

  Now US Senator McCain weighs in ? Click Here for Details

Is Polygamy Next for Approval?

  Judge rules anti-polygamy legislation unconstitutional Click Here for Story

Where’s DHS?

  Felon’s getting asylum…repeatedly? Click Here for Details

Can Obamacare Affect Local Fire Departments?

IRS ruling may adversely affect volunteer fire departments Click Here for Story

 

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Monday December 16, 2013

Jail Fix Coming?

Livingston Jail problems needed some attention Click Here for Details

3 Charged in Senior Murder

Arrests made in killing of 71 year old Click Here for Story

New Bill Would Allow You to Sell Event Tickets Without Fear of Arrest

House Bill 5108 would allow ticket ‘scalping’

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Tickets to the Rose Bowl to see Michigan State play Stanford are hard to get and those who don’t already have them will be further restrained if they try to buy them in Michigan because of a state law that makes it illegal to sell tickets above face value. But a new bill would change that. … more

Ryan Takes Softer Stance

  After Boehner chided conservatives Ryan tries to make amends Click Here for Details

School Shooter Self Pro-claimed Communist?

  Was looking for teacher before killing himself Click Here for Story

Some See Silver Lining in Budget Deal?

It could lead to tax reform but better or worse reform? Click Here for Details

Government Steals the Last Incandescent Bulbs

   January 1 is the deadline for no more incandescent bulbs Click Here for Story

Dude Where’s My Money?

  Obamacare mistakenly debiting Bank Accounts Click Here for Details

From the Science Side…

  Plants won’t grow near WIFI Routers Click Here for Story

 Can The China Sea be a Battle Field?

  Chinese, South Korean and Japanese claims to islands could lead to a shooting match Click Here for Details

Juan Williams is What?

  Guess what Fox’s liberal commentator calls himself Click Here for Video

 

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Sunday December 15th, 2013

Accidents Pile Up

  1st Winter Storm Brings Trouble to Washtenaw Click Here for Details

Snow Welcomed at New Mt. Brighton

  Snowy weather helps an already lively season at Mt. Brighton Click Here for Story

 Energy Company At Odds With County Over Safety of Wind Turbines

‘The only way you can build wind power in Michigan is to inflict harmful noise levels on people’

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Local officials and Consumers Energy are at odds over whether a wind plant located south of Ludington meets safety standards. Those living close to the wind plant continue to be exposed daily to the turbines and their apparent negative impact on health and quality of life. … more

The Secret Obamacare Navigator Handbook?

TOP SECRET NO MORE: Now you can know what the navigators know.  Not a flattering look at how our Feds will handle your healthcare Click Here for Details

You’re Most Likely to get only 75% of You’re Social Security

Washington’s policies are destroying the retirement system Click Here for Story

Pied Pipers?

  Obamacare asistants look to lure and trap young adults into Obamacare to pay for the system Click Here for Details

Dems Won’t Lose Senate Over Obamacare?

  Majority leader Senator Harry Reid not worried about losing the Senate in 2014 Click Here for Story

White House Will Continue Climate Change Agenda

Podesta could lead the charge Click Here for Details

To the Moon!

   China lands rover on the moon Click Here for Story

Working Against Ourselves

Our own immigration program may have let Iranian infiltrators into the US Click Here for Details

Russia vs Saudi Arabia

  The fight for control of Syria? Click Here for Details

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show December 14, 2013

The Drift Radio Show December 14, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings as he discusses the Ryan-Murray Budget deal Click Here for Podcast

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