Saturday November 9, 2013

Catch The Drift Radio Show today at 2 pm on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com to discuss this weeks news call in line 734-822-1600 Let us know how Obamacare is affecting you!

Liberals vs Liberals

Ann Arbor City Council Tell U  of M to remove billboard Click Here for Story

Getting Greedy?

  U of M to kick off another fund raising gimmick to the tune of $4 billion   Click Here for Details

Bipartisan Senate Panel To Investigate Possible MEA Right-to-Work Violations

Teacher: ‘[Since dropping union] I have been subjected to intimidation, bullying and even threats to ruin my credit rating’

By Jack Spencer | 11/8/2013

The Michigan Senate announced Thursday that it will investigate the behavior of the Michigan Education Association in regard to actions it has taken to avoid the state’s right-to-work law. … more

Teachers Union Pushes Districts To Boycott Some University Students Over Politics

EMU education student: ‘It is outrageous’

By Jack Spencer and Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A teachers union has been pushing school districts in Washtenaw County to boycott student teachers from Eastern Michigan University with six districts supporting the boycott. Students going into education at EMU are not pleased. … more

US Selling Out Israel?

  Is Obama cutting a deal with Iran to give them Nukes? Click Here for Story

…And Here’s What Obama is Doing

Admin cuts back stabbing deals to give Iran anything it wants? Click Here for Details

The Uninsured Not Using Obamacare

Target audience wants little to do with Obamacare Click Here for Story

Obama Apology?

  Hardly an apology from the President for those who lost coverage Click Here for Story

Iran Envisions Attack on Israel

  Simulated war with Israel broadcast on Iranian television Click Here for Details

Americans Leaving Workforce

  Losing hope and getting welfare Click Here for Story

A Customer of One?

  North Carolina’s obamacare exchange has one customer..who hasn’t paid Click Here for Details

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Friday November 8, 2013

Washtenaw Election Analysis

Washtenaw website has new maps for analyzing election data Click Here for Story

Doubling Candidate Donations?

New bill would decrease limit on donations to candidates Click Here for Details

Legislators Vote To Continue Special Subsidy Program Without Knowing Whether It Works

State Senate wants to extend $844 million program; bill heads to the House

By Tom Gantert |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The State Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill extending the life of an $844.5 million economic development program despite a claim the legislators couldn’t have known how well the program was performing due to a lack of transparency. … more

Commentary: Lawmakers, Don’t Extend Granholm ‘Blown Away’ Program

Demand accountability instead

By James M. Hohman and Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Without much fanfare, the Michigan Senate recently approved pouring an additional $300 million through 2019 into a corporate welfare program that’s a holdover from Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s time in office. An annual $75 million earmark to the program had been scheduled to sunset in 2015. … more

Feds Give Felons Access to Your Data?

   Secretary Sebelius confirmed the Feds have no problems with allowing convicted felons to act as navigators in the Obamacare registration process Click Here for Story

Saginaw Teachers Caught by “August Window”

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Brutality of the Police State

   You say it can’t happen in the US, it already has Click Here for Details

Looking for New Union Members

    SEIU targets Republican candidates on Immigration as it looks to prop up membersip with illegals Click Here for Story

Pro-Immigrant Congressman Sees Some Advocates are Bad?

   Representative Luis Gutierrez cuts ties with some Dream groups Click Here for Details

Saudis to Get Nukes

  Saudi Arabia allegedly has nukes on order from Pakistan Click Here for Story

White House NOT Talking About Yemeni Detainees

Rumors of Gitmo detainees being sent to Yemen Play Video Below

The Obamacare Scam

   Obama cronies cashing in on Debacle Click Here for Details

On the CIA Payroll

   AT&T gets millions from CIA for information Click Here for Story

Abolish the IRS

  IRS sends $156,000 in multiple refunds to one address in…China? Click Here for Details

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Thursday November 7, 2013

No to the Genoa Road Tax

  3 to 1 margin votes tax increase down Click Here for Details

Small Change to A2 Council

Only one newcomer for the Ann Arb0r City Council Click Here for Story

Change Up

Two New Members to the Brighton City Council Click Here for Details

Students Forced Out of Schools Because State Dismissed Charter Company Plans

Agreement would have allowed students in Buena Vista, Inkster to stay in their neighborhood schools

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap

Before the Buena Vista and Inkster school districts were dissolved by the state, a charter school company offered to step in and help. The state said “no thanks” and students were forced to enroll in schools in other districts. … more

Time for Detroit to Move Beyond Its Past

Mayor-elect Duggan must capitalize on changes already being made

By Manny Lopez | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Detroit has a new mayor who promises to bring the city into a new era of prosperity. He should start by bring transparency and customer service to the city. … more

Change of Heart

  Now the Dems want changes and delays to the failing Obamacare Click Here for Story

Why a Third Party Keeps Dems in Power

   Libertarians steal votes from GOP candidate in Virginia Click Here for Details

Obama Bows to Unions

Will give them an exemption from Obamacare too Click Here for Story

Ecotality Going Bankrupt?

  Another Obama green bust: Car charger company filed for Chapter 11 in Sept Click Here for Details

The Devastating Effects of Obamacare

Must read for what to expect Click Here for Story

Pushing Immigration and Amnesty

  Obama wants to secure millions of illegals as Democrat voters before 2014 Elections Click Here for Story

GMO’s Won’t Be Labeled

  State of Washington voters said no to forcing labels on GMO food Click Here for Details

The Death Panels

  Sarah Palin was right and now the weakest shall pay Click Here for Story

Almost 50 Million Americans in Poverty

   Census numbers greater than what the Federal government says Click Here for Details

 

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Wednesday November 6, 2013

Washtenaw Election Results

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Livingston Election Results

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Duggan Wins Detroit

New Mayor beets out Sheriff Napolean Click Here for Story

State Still Downplaying Socioeconomic Status’ Impact on School Rankings

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Students from wealthier backgrounds have access to educational opportunities outside of school that poor students don’t have and that matters when determining how students succeed. But state officials still downplay that fact. … more

Michigan Needs Electricity Competition

Monopoly led to 27 percent rate increase

By Michael Van Beek | Couortesy of Mich Cap Con

The Michigan Public Service Commission errs when it fails to recognize that the increasing electricity prices in Michigan are due to a 2008 law that guaranteed a 90 percent market share of electricity sales to the state’s two largest utilities, Consumers Energy and DTE Energy. … more

Another Unqualified Obama Appointee?

  Nominee for Homeland Security is unknown to law enforcement community but a big Obama supporter Click Here for Story

Even Dems Know Obama Lied

   Keeping your coverage was a blatant lie and some Dems support legislation to keep that broken Obama promise Click Here for Details

Arming TSA Agents

  May be necessary but the Unions want to blame Republicans  for shooting Click Here for Story

Obama’s Purge of Military Continues

  A rash of firings in the US military seems suspicious Click Here for Details

Your President?

What Obama’s lies look like from over seas Click Here for Story

Student Debt Skyrockets Under Obama

  You won’t believe how much debt has grown under Obama’s economy Click Here for Details

Ohhh Rising Health Insurance Premiums are a Problem?

  Admin and Federal Contractors concerned over price spikes Click Here for Story

Liar in Chief

Obama trying to deny what dozens of videos capture him saying Click Here for Details

And the Polls Show Americans Don’t Like Liars

Obama falls into the 30’s for approval Click Here for Story

 

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Tuesday November 5, 2013

Tax Break for Car Buyers?

   New bill would reduce taxes paid on new car purchases Click Here for Details

Prohibition Era Rules Prevent Michigan Bars From Having Glasses or Napkins With Logos

Bar owner: ‘There isn’t a rational reason except to inhibit business growth in the state’

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan and Kentucky are the only states that prohibit any “retail merchandising specialties,” in bars, restaurants or taverns, according to the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association’s 2012 survey,  … more

Inconsistent Licensing Requirements

State needs fewer regulations, more jobs

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The state mandates licenses for painting and decorating, but not drywall hanging. Installing wood floors and tile, but not carpeting and vinyl. Putting up gutters, but not fences. However, House Bill 4641 could change all that. … more

Washington’s So Called Bad Apple Insurances…

How Obama defines bad apple is way different than many insured who are losing coverage Click Here for Story

David Barton for Senate?

   Calls in Texas to draft a new conservative candidate Click Here for Details

Stripping the NSA Chief of War Powers?

  Why is the US making modifications? Click Here for Story

Support for public Prayer?

You’ll be surprised whose supporting prayer at public meetings Click Here for Details

Doctor Shortage

    The next result of Obamacare; loss of Doctors Click Here for Story

Taking Your Eyes Off the Ball

  Obama’s smoke and mirrors with Obamacare makes media ignore jump in Federal debt Click Here for Details

The Politics of Fear

  Obama continues politics of fear in Virginia campaign Click Here for Story

Obama and Biden Avoid Campaigning on Obamacare

  Ignore those catastrophes behind the website! Click Here for Details

The GOP is Eating Itself

  Establishment GOP is killing the party Click Here for Story

Chemicals Going IN to Syria?

Turkey intercept chemicals being smuggled into Syria Click Here for Details

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Monday November 4, 2013

 Washtenaw Ballot Information

The ins and outs at the ballot box on Tuesday Click Here for Details

Low Taxes Have a Downside?

Livingston County has some budget problems Click Here for Story

 Miriam Chanski: Young Teacher Trapped by MEA

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Michigan Wind Energy Report Generating Some Sparks

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Wind energy advocates say the report paints a rosy picture of the future of wind power in Michigan. Those who claim wind energy is neither cost-effective nor the best way of cutting emissions, say the report is not a positive one for wind energy producers. … more

MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report

Bills this week include votes on sales tax, common core, and welfare benefits restrictions. … more

Graham to Block Nominations

  Senator says more answers to Benghazi before anymore Obama nominations Click Here for Story

Another Obama Foreign Policy Faux Pas

  White House’s leak on Israeli attack could have consequences? Click Here for Details

 Right on the Money

Romney says Obama 2nd term is rotting away Click Here for Story

Outright Lies

  Obama has crossed from BullS&%ter in Chief to all out liar Click Here for Editorial

Goodbye Private Insurance?

Is Obamacare the undoing of the private insurance industry? Click Here for Story

Un-Presidential

New book has Obama saying some pretty bad things Click Here for Details

Snowden Says?

  Calls for NSA reform prove him right? Click Here for Story

Guess Who Had Benghazi Contract for Security

Did State Dept not do its job? Click Here for Details

1st Lady Rakes it In?

  Getting money for he non-profits? Click Here for Story

Back to Iraq?

Obama to ok more military support for Iraq Click Here for Details

 

 

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Sunday November 3, 2013

U of M Drops Big Loss to MSU

  Spartans play well…the Wolverines not so much   Click Here for Story

Whats on the Ballot?

Livingston voters have choices Click Here for Details

Teacher Who Never Wanted Union Representation Still Forced To Be A Member

Saginaw art teacher said he was not told he had only one month to exercise his rights

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

When Matthew Knapp began his teaching career 11 years ago, he said he didn’t want to be in a union. But he was told he couldn’t get the job if he didn’t join. He still is trying to opt out. … more

Land Bank Bills Would Address Citizen, Business Complaints

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

“State law intended all tax reverted properties to go before a public auction,” Rep. Ken Yonker, R- Caledonia, said during a House committee meeting Thursday. “Land banks were supposed to be able to pick up these properties only if nobody else buys them. But what we’ve been seeing is land banks cherry-picking properties before the auction.” … more

Iraq Needs Help

  Al-Malaki pushing for weapons from the US to combat insurgents Click Here for Details

Jesse Jackson: The Ultimate Racist?

Rev. Jackson caught on audio Click Here for Story

Short Memory

  Despite Benghazi disaster and other State Dept fiascos Chuck Schumer endorses Hillary Clinton Click Here for Details

Obama Does Nothing

Venezuela seizes US Oil rigs and no response from the US Click Here for Story

Obama Interfering in Military Uniforms

Orders SEALS to remove Don’t Tread on Me patches from uniforms Click Here for Details

Enslaving Doctors

  Democrat calls for the forcing of all doctors to treat Medicare and Medicaid patients Click Here for Story

Rogers is Right

Your personal info is at risk if you register with Obamacare Click Here for Details

The Stock Market Has Warning Signs

Despite some healthy gains signs of worry peeking through Click Here for Story

 

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The Drift Radio Show November 2, 2013

The Drift Radio Show November 2, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss NSA alleged snooping on allies and leaders and the latest updates on Edward Snowden Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday November 2, 2013

Catch the week’s stories on The Drift Radio Show Saturday at 2 pm on WAAM Talk 1600 or live on the web at www.waamradio.com Call in line 734-822-1600 Give your opinions and get some common sense radio!

Keep Your Humor This Election

20 Pound Carp for Write In Candidate in Ann Arbor Click Here for Story

Could Benson Run Against Bentivolio?

  Failed  Sec of State candidate still considering a run for 11th District Congressional Seat Click Here for Details

Effort In Lansing To Override Voters’ Rebuke of Higher-Cost Energy Mandate

Demonstrators to picket upcoming wind forum

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The federal government says virtually all of Michigan, except for the shores of the Great Lakes, is “poor” or “marginal” for wind energy. But that’s not stopping some from pushing to increase the state’s renewable energy mandate. … more

Michigan Auto Insurance Reform a Must

New CRC report highlights discrepancies

By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan is unique among states in that it requires personal injury protection coverage for all drivers, allows those injured to sue at-fault drivers for bodily injury, and pays out unlimited medical benefits through catastrophic claims coverage. Michigan legislators should work to properly align the costs and benefits of the insurance market. … more

TSA Agent Killed at LAX

  Shooting at Los Angeles International Airport leaves one TSA agent dead Click Here for Story and Updates

Failure Gets a News Definition

   Only 6 Obamacare Enrollees The First Day Click Here for Story and Video

Republican Tent Not So Big?

   If you work with the Senate Conservatives Fund you get punished? Click Here for Details

Win for Religious Freedom

Federal Court strikes down Obamacare’s Birth Control mandate Click Here for Story and Video

What are Chinese Nuke Capabilities?

  Chinese subs can hit many US cities Click Here for Details

What’s Wrong with the White House

Self-Indulgent 60’s babies run the White House what did you expect? Click Here for Story

Obama Leaks Israeli Strikes

  Whose side is America on? Click Here for Details

Losing Your Doctor Too?

Poll: Only 24% of Doctors will accept Obamacare patients Click Here for Story

Wages Down

  Bureau of Labor Statistics shows drop in Real Income Click Here for Details

No Security on Obamacare Website

   Congressman Mike Rogers unloads on lack of security for Obamacare users Click Here for Video

 

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Friday November 1, 2013

Dia de la Muerte

Combining Police Forces?

Pinckney and Putnam look at joint venture Click Here for Details

A New Low for Obama (Among Many)

  Obama approval rating that is Click Here for Story

The New Poster Boy for Stupidity

  Dem Congressman Frank Pallone shows the most extreme of ignorance Click Here for Video and Story  ( a must see)

This Is What Some of Our Schools Are Teaching?

   Not so subtle brainwashing in the lessons Click Here for Details

Scandal! Obama Admin Bullying Insurance Companies

Threatening them if they talk out against Obamacare and its problems Click Here for Story and Video

Obama’s First Less than a $Trillion Budget Deficit

  Don’t thank him, thaks the Sequester Click Here for Story

How the Chinese Teach Kindergarten

The goals of China are pretty obvious Click Here for Details

No Hiding the Knowing of Spying

  Top Obama officials knew Click Here for Story

The Biggest Loudest Lie Yet

   How many times did Obama promise the American people they could keep their health insurance plans? Click Here for Video and Story

The Plan? Wipe Out Private Insurance

3 states have lost huge numbers of policies Click Here for Details

Syrian Disarmament Moving Along

   Production facilities for Chemical weapons destroyed Click Here for Story

More Bullying from the Obama Admin

    Feds may prosecute paraody of Homeland Security coffee mugs? Click Here for Stupidity

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