Monday October 14, 2013

Whitmore Lake Schools Board Meeting Tonight

The Whitmore Lake Public School Finance Committee will be meeting tonight in the Whitmore Lake High School Media Center this evening at 6 to be followed by the regularly scheduled School Board Meeting.  Please attend and give your imput to the School Board. 7430 Whitmore Lake Road  Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189
phone: 734.449.4461    fax: 734.449.5576     info@wlps.net

House Fire in Northfield

Northfield residents escape house fire Click Here for Details

Beer Website Provides More Information About Taxpayer Investment Than The State

Deals that never materialize are not reported by the MEDC

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The state of Michigan will give out an estimated $577 million of taxpayers’ dollars this fiscal year in the form of tax credits to various companies. But getting information about those deals remains a challenge. However, in one instance, a popular beer website sheds more light on what happened to a deal the state brokered than the state organization charged with its oversight. … more

Dirty Harry Shouldn’t Dismiss Compromise

Senator Susan Collins says the Senate Majority Leader should start negotiating Click Here for Details

Veterans Protest in Washington

Tired of being used as pawns by the Obama Administration Click Here for Story

I’m With Stupid

By Micahel Goodelll

The bad news for the Obama Administration is the Obamacare rollout is every bit the train wreck Max Baucus said it would be. The good news is nobody knows about it, except for the millions who have lost their insurance thanks to…Click Here for More

Dems Want to Remove Sequester as Part of Deal?

What part of overspending do the Democrats not understand? Click Here for Details

Default Would Be Obama’s Fault

Gary Wellings, Chief Editor

The Democrats are already wrongly trying to blame the GOP for the 17% Federal government shutdown. Next they will try to blame a default on US debt on the Republican controlled House. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Like it or not The House of Representatives has passed bills to fully fund the government albeit without funding Obamacare. They compromised and passed a bill to fully fund the government with just a…Click Here for More

Cattle Deaths Will Cost

Estimates have reached 100,000 dead cattle as result of fall snow storm Click Here for Story

The Left Joins Big Banks

  Obama’s pick for Fed chair is loved by the Left and Wall Street Click Here for Details

Food Stamp Glitch

Computer problems seizes up EBT program Click Here for Story

Syrian Rebels Target Chemical Inspectors?

Suicide bombers hit hotels of UN inspectors Click Here for Details

Obama’s Ponzi Scheme

    Treasury Secretary Jack Lew’s description of handling debt ceiling sounds like the SEC’s definition of Ponzi Scheme Click Here for Story

Myths About Shutdown

What is real about Federal Government shutdowns Click Here for Details

Unlimited Access to US Nuclear Lab

How do foreign nationals from the Middleast and communist countries get open access to US labs? Click Here for Story

Companies Fleeing Obamacare Exchanges

Nebraska loses 9 companies as Obamacare launches Click Here for Details

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Sunday October 13, 2013

Wolverines Fall

Loss to Penn State in multiple overtime Click Here for Details

Genoa Twp Road Millage

Roads need repair but will residents approve or oppose millage Click Here for Story

New Home for Returning Hero

Local wounded Veteran to get new home Click Here for Details

Commentary: Legal Foundation Defends Clients Caught in a Catch-22

By Lindsey Dodge | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

In 2005, the Michigan Employment Relations Commission inappropriately allowed and administered a union certification election for home-based caregivers — despite them not being public employees.  … more

Obama Rejects Compromise Again

COntinues his shutdown instead of negotiating Click Here for Story

Taking Back Our Memorials

Visitors and protestors crash barricades to see Washington Memorial Click Here for Video

Senate Dems and RINOs Plot More Spending

Instead of cutting spending they’re working on raising the credit card limit Click Here for Story

Obamacare is NOT about Healthcare or Insurance…

Its all about control Click Here for Details

Not Raising Debt Ceiling Won’t Put U.S. In Default – Ron Paul

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CAIR Stalks its Adversaries

College professor stalked by CAIR personnel because of his opinion on Muslim ties to terrorism Click Here for Story

Private Debt Rising Again

After dropping consistently during the recession it now soars for individuals and companies Click Here for Details

China’s Rhetoric Not All Wrong

China calls for a De-Americanized global economy because of our debt and hypocritical spending Click Here for Story

US Default Not Good for the World?

The US maxes out the credit card this week Click Here for Details

Failing to Raise the Debt Ceiling Does NOT Mean Default

Just cause you max out your credit card doesn’t mean you don’t pay Click Here for Details

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show October 12, 2013

The Drift Radio Show October 12, 2013

 

Join host Gary Wellings, Brandon Drake and guest 7th District Congressman Tim Walberg as they discuss the Federal shutdown, the impending debt ceiling crisis, Obamacare and new TSA warnings at airports. Get some Common Sense Radio! Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday October 12, 2013

Fall Fun

  Guide to events and activities for the fall Click Here for Details

Tour De Livingston This Sunday

Bike tour raises money for United Way Click Here for Story

Déjà Vu All Over Again For Auditor General Report On Select Subsidy Programs

Despite failures, taxpayer funded corporate welfare continues

By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A look at past reports shows that Michigan programs administering select subsidies have continually had problems finding out the activities of the businesses supported by taxpayer money. … more

Courage, Conviction Help Take Down Forced Unionization Schemes

By Manny Lopez | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

It’s been seven years since a man knocked on Jennifer Parrish’s door, barged in and harassed her to sign a petition that ultimately would unionize people taking care of kids. She didn’t sign it and instead has worked to stop the forced unionization scheme from taking place. … more

Another Obama Scandal

Obama’s waiver for union stewards during furlough gains attention Click Here for Details

Hostage Taker in Chief

Will GOP leaders give into demands for Obamacare? Click Here for Story

GOP Fractured

Not enough unity from Republicans on dealing with debt, budget and Obamacare Click Here for Details and Video

Dr. Ben Calls Out Obamacare

Dr. Ben Carson pulls no punches on how he feels about Obamacare Click Here for Story

Only 51,000 Have Signed Up For Obamacare?

Sources from inside HHS quoted Click Here for Details

Typhoon Phailin Roars Ashore

  Almost 12 million people will be affected Click Here for Story

African Americans Suffer Under Obama

Activist Tavis Smiley says all economic indicators have fallen for Blacks under the Obama Admin Click Here for Details and Video

Watch Your Language?

  New TSA warnings at airport threaten arrest? Click Here for Story and Audio

Caving In?

GOP leadership bowing to Obama Click Here for Story and Video

Stay Alert

Report says terrorists are doing dry runs on US airline flights Click Here for Details

Republicans Want 3rd Party

Poll shows 52% of GOP say America needs a third party Click Here for Story

Obama Rejects Yet Another Compromise

Stands ground as GOP buckles? Click Here for Details

Is Obama Purging the Military?

carey_michael2.JPGAnother top General is fired Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Friday October 11, 2013

Boehner is Caving?

Will lift debt ceiling for talks later? Click Here for Details

U of M Not Diverse Enough?

Some students say there isn’t enough diversity on Campus? Click Here for Details

28 Years for Kwame

Sentencing goes to the max for former Detroit mayor Click Here for Story

Lawmakers Replace Language That Would Have Defined a Journalist

State Rep.: ‘We’d been going about it in a completely backward way’

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Last month, House Bill 4770 was reported out of the House Judiciary Committee with language that attempted to define who is a journalist. Arguably, such a measure would have been a violation of the Constitutional right to “Freedom of the Press.” … more

Study: Michigan School Rankings Mostly Measure Poverty, Not Quality

Mackinac Center report recommends greater emphasis on student growth

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Stringent state rules require districts to lay off employees based on flawed school rankings, according to a new study. And the state’s report card might be punishing school districts and education employees who are doing a good job. … more

Obama and Reid Continue Shutdown to Protect Obamacare

Needed programs suffer while the Democrats refuse to compromise Click Here for Details

Spinmeister Carney’s Epic Fail

Can’t spin Obama’s refusal to negotiate with the GOP despite repeated offers from Republicans Click Here for Story and Video

GOP Makes Another Offer

But Obama and Reid are saying no? Click Here for Details

Libyan Prime Minister Kidnapped Because of Obama Leak

Did Administration  officials leak the PM’s help in capturing Al Qaeda operative? Click Here for Story

IRS Not Shutdown

$56 billion in taxes collected during shutdown Click Here for Details

The End of Journalism

Obama admin is causing true journalists to be scared Click Here for Story

Affordable Care Act Just Isn’t So

Premiums are skyrocketing Click Here for Details

China Hedges US Debt

Who Da Thunk? Click Here for Story

Lefty Wolf Blitzer Says Obama is Wrong

Obamacare isn’t ready for roll out and a delay makes sense Click Here for Details

Castro’s End NOT Suicide?

Prison guards falsified reports but it wasn’t foul play Click Here for Story

Truckers to Shutdown Capitol?

How big will protest be? Click Here for Details

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Thursday October 10, 2013

Leaving the Union

Bus driver files suit to leave union Click Here for Details

Who’s the Freeloader? MEA Spends More On Benefits Than Bargaining

Union member: ‘I hope the MEA wants to win back the loyalty of its former members’First of two parts

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

According to MEA filings, the union union spent $102.6 million on “representational activities” over the past six years. By comparison, the union spent $134.6 million on its own employees’ benefits. Yet the MEA president says teachers who exercise their rights under the state’s new right-to-work law are “freeloaders.” … more

MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report

By Jack McHugh | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A look at recent legislative votes on fees, flags and farm fertilizer. … more

Obama Invites GOP to White House

Is he going to finally negotiate? Click Here for Details

College Grad Bashes Obamacare

Young adults future’s will be compromised by new law Click Here for Story

GOP Grills IRS’s Obamacare Chief

Sarah Hall Ingram led the IRS scrutinizing of Tea Parties Click Here for Details

Feinstein the Hypocrite

DC Police broke the law helped Senator get illegal assault weapons into Washington DC ?  Click Here for Story

Obama Punishes Families of Fallen Soldiers

Dem shutdown and refusal to fund leaves families unable to receive soldiers remains Click Here for Details

Fisher House Volunteers to Cover Soldier Death Benefits

Will cover benefits to soldiers families until US government can pay them out Click Here for Details

From the Science Side…

Peanut Butter as a test for Alzheimers Disease Click Here for Story

National Parks Scandal

Obama’s Park Police should be the biggest scandal yet Click Here for Details

Obamacare Disaster

Problems not going away Click Here for Story and Video

5 Myths of Debt Ceiling?

How and what will debt ceiling problem do? Click Here for Story

 

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Wednesday October 9, 2013

A2 Schools to Ban Dogs?

Consideration to keep dogs off school property Click Here for Details

Veterans Memorial Takes Shape

Brighton Memorial gets base installed Click Here for Story

State Tax Chief Encourages Inspectors To Enter Homes; Refusal Could Lead To Higher Assessment

Lawyer says practice violates the Constitution

By Anne Schieber | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Never mind the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. The executive director of the Michigan Tax Commission says it is a goal for local tax assessors to get inside homes to see if they are correctly taxed. … more

Michigan Capitol Confidential Wins Statewide Awards

By Michigan Capitol Confidential Staff Reports |  Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Michigan Capitol Confidential won two awards from the Michigan Press Association, which announced the winners of its annual contest Monday. … more

Obama Wants Congress and The People of the US to Surrender to Him

NO negotiation just give the President what he wants Click Here for Details

Ruthless RINOs

Senator Mitch McConnell tries to force GOP Senators to do as he says Click Here for Story

Dems Still Refusing to Negotiate

Will super committee come together? Click Here for Story and Video

Obama and Reid Deny Death Benefits for Soldiers Families

Won’t discuss funding even worthy operations like this Click Here for Details

Obama Shuts Down Catholic Services

Uses shutdown excuse to shutter Catholic Mass on military bases Click Here for Story

Yep That Progressive School System Has Served Us Well?

US adults not as smart as adults from other countries Click Here for Details

Politically Correct Stupidity

  90% of American Indians are NOT offended by “Redskins” moniker for football team so why the problem? Click Here for Details

NPS Gestapo

Seniors and Tourists under armed guard as they are thrown out of Parks Click Here for Story

UK Decides to Regulate The Press

Is the US next? Click Here for Details

Wrong Priorities

Obama Admin funds PBS but denies cancer treatments Click Here for Story

 Congressman Join Illegal Alien Protest

Protest allowed on National Mall for Amnesty protests while everyone else is not allowed Click Here for Details

 

 

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Breaking News Northfield Township

Breaking News

Wake UP NORTHFIELD TWP,  looks like the Northfield township board of trustees wants to give the possibility of healthcare benefits back to part time elected officials and their families.  What’s this our own local brand of Obamacare? A special interest for one or two officials? A slippery slope to more entitlement for elected officials. Go to tonights Board meeting at 7 and tell them you will recall them if they pass it.  check out the new ordinance near the end of the packet online
http://twp-northfield.org/boards/twp_board/Agenda%20and

twp-northfield.org

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Tuesday October 8, 2013

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A2 Downtown Zoning Changes?

Changes recommended for downtown Ann Arbor Click Here for Details

When is a Pint a Pint?

When the State says it must be 16 oz? Click Here for Story

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees To Look At Forced Unionization

Illinois case could free home-based caregivers nationwide

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The United States Supreme Court will hear a case involving the forced unionization of “personal care providers” in Illinois that the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation and two other groups asked the Court to hear. If the high court rules against the Illinois forced unionization, the decision could outlaw such schemes nationwide.  … more

Exodus From Michigan Is Slowing

State no longer leads the U.S.

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The number of people moving out of Michigan has slowed in the last few years, according to data released by United Van Lines, which has published since 1977 an annual analysis of where it moves people to and from each year. … more

Fireweed Universe City: #Anarchy in Detroit, Part III

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Media Bias Not Showing America’s True Feelings

Gary Wellings, Chief Editor

Watching the news, listening to the radio and reading most headlines will not give you a true picture of what the average American is feeling and who they are blaming for the Federal government shutdown.  Frankly most people are feeling less worried about it everyday as they realize they are not being affected. Sure some people are being inconvenienced, some non-essential Federal workers are not getting paid. But the simple truth is that less than 17% of the Federal government is shut down. Barack Hussein Obama is acting like a Dictator and forcing his cronies and employees in high profile departments like the National Park Service to “make America feel pain”  by closing open air monuments, parks and even the ocean itself.  As citizens we should feel outraged that this Interloper in Chief, this man who has laid claim to our Presidency considers American Taxpayer property to be his own, to be closed off from those of us who have paid for it with our taxes and in many cases our lives. Our senior citizens, our veterans should be doubly outraged.  President Obama is now using our own tax money against us. It is not the GOP holding the country hostage. It is Barack Obama and his lapdog Senator Harry Reid holding our country hostage and bullying us from living our own lives in our own country.  Call Your Senators, your Congressman and tell them this country belongs to us not to elected government officials who refuse to live by the same rules they make us live under. Place the blame squarely where it belongs…on President Barack Hussein Obama.

President Afraid of the Shutdown

Obama pushes Boehner for vote as each day passes America realizes a Partial Shutdown shows we don’t need big Federal government Click Here for Details

Obama’s Thugs

Throwing people and celebrities off our own taxpayer owned property Click Here for Story

Polls Slanted and Biased by Liberal Media Coverage

Most Americans are not feeling affects of shutdown but you wouldn’t know it by the media and their polls Click Here for Another Biased Story

Dictator Obama Says You Can’t Look

Keeps people from stopping, looking at Mt Rushmore and other open air monuments Click Here for Details

Tracking the Reporters

Reporters fear the Obama Admin Click Here for Story

US Being Threatened by China and Japan?

Don’t default or pay your bills? What’s the real message from abroad Click Here for Details

 No Transparency on Obamacare Enrollment

Obama Admin knows the numbers but won’t tell Click Here for Story

ATF Wants to Block Book on Fast and Furious

Afraid the truth will come out Click Here for Details

National Park Service Says Yes to Amnesty Protest…

But no to US Veterans and tourists on National Mall? Click Here for Story

 Obama to End Run Congress On Debt Ceiling?

Senate Dems will look at giving Obama the ok to raise spending limit Click Here for Details

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Monday October 7, 2013

Don’t forget to listen to this week’s The Drift Radio Show October 5, 2013 Join Gary Wellings, Brandon Drake and John Hargenrader as they discuss the Federal Shutdown, Obamacare, Smart Meters and Common Core Click Here for Details

Cruz Defends GOP Stand

House GOP has made compromise but Dems have not Click Here for Details

Shutdown Spending

Money still pouring out of Federal government Click Here for Details

Chris Wallace Calls Out Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

Catches him in a lie? Click Here for Story

The Upside of Shutdown

Federals regulations held up Click Here for Details

Are Syrian Chemical Weapons Already Gone?

Did Iran help transfer them to Hezbollah? Click Here for Story

Obama Closes the Ocean?

  Gone too far…closes Florida Bay because of Fed shutdown Click Here for Details

US Soldier Killed in Hate Crime

Stabbed for being white? Click Here for Details

NPS Part of the DNC?

National Park Service is acting like a propaganda wing of the Democratic Party Click Here for Story and Video

Egypt Protests Still Violent

44 dead in latest clashes Click Here for Details

Treasury Still Running Up Debt

Shutdown isn’t a slowdown Click Here for Story

Iran has Internal Problems?

Nuclear saboteurs arrested Click Here for Details

What Does Hillary Have to Hide?

Records for Hillary’s State Dept employees sought Click Here for Story

Standing Firm

Boehner says negotiate or shutdown continues Click Here for Details

 

 

 

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