FollowThe Drift Radio Show November 9, 2013
Join hosts Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they discuss the disastrous Obamacare roll out and its ill effects on the nation’s private health care insurance plans with listeners. Click Here for Podcast
The Drift Radio Show November 9, 2013
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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
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
Wednesday November 6, 2013
Washtenaw Election Results
Livingston Election Results
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
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
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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