The Drift Radio Show July 20, 2013

The Drift Radio Show July 20, 2013

Join Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as we discuss the week’s events including Detroit going bankrupt, the Zimmerman verdict and associated protests and the reason why so many of our children have no social morals. Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday July 20, 2013

BREAKING: Judge Orders Detroit Bankruptcy Withdrawn?

  Attorney General Schuette files immediate appeal Click Here for Story

A True Hero Who Should Not be Forgotten?

  Retired FBI agent who investigated the Weather Underground dies in Obscurity despite his heroism?  Click Here for Story

A Little Police Presence…

Goes a long way at A2 Art Fair Click Here for Story

Why an MRAP for Sheriff Dept.?

Sheriff Bob Bezotte explains the department’s new purchase Click Here for Video and Story

MichiganVotes: New Bill Starts Discussion Of Medicaid Expansion Alternatives

 

Senator introduces ‘free market alternative’ to Medicaid expansion

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Sen. Patrick Colbeck, R-Canton, has introduced the first of two bills aimed at finding a free market alternative to Medicaid expansion. The stated goal of the legislation is to increase access to quality care without expanding government. … more

Detroit Bankruptcy Should Never Have Come To Pass

By Michael D. LaFaive | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Instead of aggressively facing their problems and fixing Detroit’s mismanagement issues, city officials continued to ignore and delay reforms until a consent agreement, an emergency manager and a bankruptcy filing were needed. … more

Commentary: Detroit Bankruptcy: Why the Emergency Manager Powers Were Insufficient

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The final option in Michigan’s emergency manager law is to allow the emergency manager to file for bankruptcy. It’s unfortunate that Detroit proved too far gone, fiscally speaking, to avoid bankruptcy, but the law is working as intended. … more

Too Bad to Save

  No bail out for Detroit from White House Click Here for Story

Detroit Went Broke because of Too Little Government?

See how MSNBC airs an Economic Retard’s theory Click Here for Video and Story

Obama: Trayvon Could Have Been Me

President finally airs his opinion on Zimmerman verdict? Click Here for Details and Video

Bash Mobs Sweep California

Teens organize robberies and vandalism on social media Click Here for Details

Union Reversal on Obamacare

Unions now decry the health care act they supported Click Here for Story

Hamtramck Wants a Wall?

Hamtramck wants to build a 12 foot wall to seperate itself from Detroit? Click Here for Details

No Star of David on Holocaust Memorial?

Ignorant Atheist wants to remove Jewish religous symbol from memorial honoring those who dies because of their religion? Click Here for Story

Rubio Ignorant of His Own Immigration Bill?

Senator Rubio also did not know illegals could forge 2 passports and still get citizenship Click Here for Details

Race Baiting Rallies

100 cities to host Trayvon Martin protests Click Here for Story

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Friday July19, 2013

Breaking: Detroit Files for Bankruptcy

Creditors not helpful  Click Here for Story

Direct Opposites?

Hypocritical U of M regents approve instate tuition for Illegal Immigrants at the same time as US military Click Here for Story

Livingston Sheriff Gets New Toy?

MRAP vehicle now in Sheriff Dept. fleet Click Here for Details and Video

OtherCare not Obamacare

Health care event that looks to market for solutions to be held  Saturday in Ann Arbor

By Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

As the nation struggles with the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, and the Michigan Legislature continues to discuss expanding Medicaid as part of the law, a group of doctors is hosting an event discussing solutions to the health care system. … more

If Medicaid Expansion Passes, GOP ‘Yes’ Votes Likely Stuck Voting to Pay For It Too

Attorney General Bill Schuette Opposes Medicaid Expansion

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy  of Mich Cap Con

Republicans who voted for Medicaid expansion but say they oppose Obamacare may have locked themselves into automatically supporting future Medicaid spending bills.  … more

Congressman Tires of Obama Admin Dodging

  Rep.Jason Chaffetz says he’s tired of the Obama Admin dodging questions and hiding info on scandals Click Here for Story and Video

Issa Vows to get The Truth on IRS Scandal

 After fingers point up the chain of command Congressman Issa says the truth will come out on who initiated targeting of Tea party groups Click Here for Details

Old School Race Baiter

Jesse Jackson wants to call Florida and Apartheid State Click Here for Story

Holder Wants to Violate Florida Law?

  Tells Florida they must retain all evidence including the gun of exonerated George Zimmerman Click Here for Details

Barkley Has Common Sense

 Charles Barkley agrees with Zimmerman verdict Click Here for Story

Rioting for their Own Good?

Teens riot over Trayvon as excuse to steal and vandalize Click Here for Details

Forging Passports Not a Crime?

   Senators Leahy and McCain have no idea what is legal or not? Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thursday July 18, 2013

Ann Arbor Art Fair 2013!

Get the info you need for this years Fair Click Here

High Flying Restoration

WWII bomber comes to Livingston for restoration Click Here for Details

Helicopter Government: Mother May I?

By Michael J. Reitz |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Politicians and bureaucrats have embraced the “duty” to prevent every possible harm that you might inflict on yourself. Whether attempting to relieve the discomfort of poor choices, prohibiting behavior that would otherwise be acceptable, or mandating elitist-approved conduct, the State has taken on a parental role. And what a bad parent it is. … more

As ‘Higher Education Bubble’ Accelerates, Alternatives Emerge

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

At a time when some experts are predicting a “higher education bubble” and many companies are placing less of an emphasis on college degrees, new organizations are working to connect potential workers and employers while avoiding the traditional university model. … more

Senate Agreement is a Fine Line

Appointment moves forward slowly Click Here for Story

Would Obama Snub Putin?

With relations already bad would Obama risk putting off a meeting with Russia over Snowden? Click Here for Details

The Ill Effects of Obamacare

Over a million may move workers to welfare? Click Here for Story

Boehner Wants Citizenship for Children of Illegals

Says its about fairness Click Here for Video and Story

House Okays Obamacare Delay

Is the program going to fail before it starts Click Here for Details

Poll Shows Public Supports Zimmerman Verdict

66% support the verdict Click Here for Story

IRS Scandal to Get Worse?

IRS employees ordered  to send Tea Party cases to an Obama political appointee Click Here for Details

Immigration Reform Can Be Done

…if done the right way; this from Grover Norquist Click Here for Story

Outrage of the Day

As Feds furlough employees they buy TV’s for Gitmo detainees Click Here for Details

From the Science Side

Russian jet fighters get increased life support system in cockpit Click Here for Story

School Lunches Turn Deadly

In India dozens of school children die after eating poisoned free lunches Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday July 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Zach!

And Then There Were Two

A2 Schools narrow superintendent search to two candidates Click Here for Story

Be Careful

Heat Advisory in Effect Click Here for Information

Commentary: In Defense of Liberty: Unions, Right-to-Work and Majority Rule

By F. Vincent Vernuccio |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

It is liberty, not democracy that is the highest form of society. Make no mistake; democracies, direct or representational, are better than any other form of government. However, they are only as good as the extent to which they protect the liberty that individuals enjoy. These liberties exist in spite, rather than because, of government institutions.  … more

State Education Spending Still Increasing While Serving Fewer Students

Second in a series on education

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

The constant drum beat by many involved with Michigan’s public schools is that the state isn’t spending enough money on education. Yet, a report by the Senate Fiscal Agency shows that the School Aid Fund will increase by $454 million from 2012-13 to 2013-14 even though the state is projected to have 6,100 fewer students. … more

Nuke Option Avoided

GOP and Dems come to agreement on Appointees Click Here for Story

Another Obama Appointee Hates America?

How many anti-America folks does he need to surround himself with? Click Here for Details

Holder Amps Up Anti-Gun Rhetoric

Never let a tragedy go to waste Click Here for Story

Amateurs

State Dept lets Russia get away with Treaty violation? Click Here for Details

Media Still Drumming Zimmerman as White

In an effort to keep the story alive the media wants people to think George Zimmerman is not a person of color Click Here for Story

More Federal Spying?

Feds admit inappropriate scrutiny of candidate and donor tax records Click Here for Details

Confrontation in the Panama Canal

North Korean ship intercepted carrying missile parts from Cuba? Click Here for Story

 Whistleblower in Zimmerman Case

State Attorney Angela Corey and her assistant state attorney Bernie de la Rionda (R) address the media following the not guilty verdict for George Zimmerman in the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center in Sanford, Florida, July 13, 2013. REUTERS/Gary W. Green/Pool Fired employee will spill beans against prosecutor? Click Here for Details

So Sorry, Vote for Me

Hillary Clinton is pictured. | AP Photo Hillary Clinton tries for support out of tragedy Click Here for Story

 

 

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Tuesday July 16, 2013

Good and Bad?

U of M looks at offering in state tuition to military which is a good thing but also to illegal immigrants? Click Here for Story

Alexanders Now Open

Renovated eatery opens in the old Brighton House location Click Here for Details

Financial Literacy the Key to Independence

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

For the most part, money and wealth aren’t obtained simply because people are greedy — it is sought so that people can have the freedom to do and have what they want. This may mean a family, a home, a car, going out on the weekend, traveling, retirement, etc. … more

Ann Arbor Students and Parents Take Cuts While Teachers Get Raises

Media claims mislead on ‘salary cuts’

First in a series

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Ann Arbor Public Schools students will be charged for taking some classes and will pay more to play sports while many teachers get raises. … more

Immigration Will Increase Unemployment

Senator Ted Cruz goes on offensive against bill Click Here for Details

White Guilt?

Trayvon Martin supporter says whites should feel more than guilt? Click Here for Story and video

Harry Reid Ready for Nuke Option

Although the Senate has only stalled 4 of 1500 nominations Reid feels justified Click Here for Video

Where’s Holder on this Hate Crime?

White man beaten by black teens finally dies Click Here for Details

Violence Escalates in Martin Protests

People getting beaten by protestors Click Here for Story

US Okays Propaganda

Government radio, tv and print getting out to the public Click Here for Details

Unlikely Allies?

Israeli strikes in Syria came from Turkish military base? Click Here for Story and Video

See How the Treasury Dept Plays Games with Deficit Balance

Claim that debt hasn’t increased even as they borrow more money Click Here for Details

Senate Immigration Bill Hurts African Americans

High unemployment among blacks will get worse with amnesty Click Here for Story

Zimmerman Can Sue

Has a case against prosecution Click Here for Details

Britains Nuclear Sub Crossroads

Spend or lose nuclear capability Click Here for Story

 

 

 

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Monday July 15, 2013

Getting Healthy

The Huron River is getting cleaner Click Here for Details

 

Justice Found

Gary Wellings, Chief Editor

Despite all the hoopla from the race baiters and the attempt by the media to extort a story of racist murder from a justified self-defense case, justice came indeed at the hands of 6 women some of them mothers.  The attempt by the media to show the Trayvon Martin killing as a racist act of violence first by a white man against a black youth and then a “White Hispanic” was the real  …Click Here for More

MichiganVotes: Senate Bill Would Increase Government Housing Subsidies

By Evan Brubaker and Jarrett Skorup |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority would be bolstered by Senate Bill 347, which, according to MichiganVotes.org, would, “empower the MSHDA to use money in reserve funds to ‘invest’ (buy ownership interest) in companies or nonprofits whose ‘primary purpose is to acquire ownership interests in multifamily housing projects’ (and not necessarily build new ones).” … more

Bigotry from NAACP?

NAACP wants Justice Department to indict a person of color? Click Here for Details

Media Sold a Bill of False Goods

Zimmerman is not what the media wanted him to be, hear interview with George Zimmerman’s brother Click Here for Story and Audio

Are Democrats Turning on Hispanics?

Jury verdict doesn’t go the way the Dems and Liberals want so they’ll turn on Hispanics? Click Here for Story

FBI Evidence Won’t Support Department of Justice on Zimmerman

Will the politics of the Martin killing outweigh the truth? Click Here for Details

Did DOJ Fund Trayvon Martin Protests?

Documents show Department of Justice has a problem Click Here for Story

Senator Levin Wants War?

Calls for airstrikes in Syria Click Here for Details

Eeeeewwwww! Snail Facial

The newest beauty trend? Click Here for Story

One Common Sense Rapper

Not all celebrities have jumped on the Trayvon bandwagon Click Here for Details

Stupidity of the IRS

Giving billions in refunds to illegal aliens Click Here for Story

Big War Games

Russia has biggest war game exercises since Soviet times Click Here for Details

Asiana Airlines May Sue Over Fake Names

Fake pilot names from TV station may end up in lawsuit Click Here for Story

See Video of on air mistake on pilot names  below

and the apology play below

 The Investigation the DOJ Should Start

Department of Justice should investigate the prosecutors in Zimmerman Trial Click Here for Story

 

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Sunday July 14, 2013

BREAKING NEWS

Not Guilty!

Zimmerman found not guilty Click Here for Details

Sticking to His Principles

Senator Joe Hune says no to taxes Click Here for Story

Elvis Sighting?

Elvis Festival in Ypsilanti Click Here for Story

‘ER Visits Won’t Increase’ Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious

By Jack Spencer Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

One of the promises Obamacare proponents make is that the law will reduce this reliance on emergency room care. However, it may be more likely that Obamacare will actually increase the pressure on emergency rooms, not decrease it. … more

How the House Passed the Farm Bill

GOP managed to pass bill without the emotional food stamp issue Click Here for Details

Did Photo Journalist Capture His Own Death?

Video shows shooter  aiming gun at journalist Click Here for Story and Video

Will Feds Ignore Evidence in Zimmerman Trial

Eric Holder may brings charges against Zimmerman Click Here for Details

US Not Serious about Iran

Israel may have to handle Iranian Nuke problem alone Click Here for Story

No Friends in South America?

Bolivia charges US was hacking emails of top Bolivian officials Click Here for Details

A Cancer Cure on Horizon?

Small company develops help for T-Cells Click Here for Story

Protestors Ignore the Facts

Take to the streets over Zimmerman verdict because of emotion not facts Click Here for Details

Race Baiting Continues

Al Sharpton not satisfied with the truth Click Here for Story

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show July 13, 2013

The Drift Radio Show July 13, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings and Brandon Drake as they talk with guest Washtenaw County Commissioner Dan Smith about the possibility of a $345 million dollar bond fo rthe county’s health and pension liabilities.  Also discussion of the Zimmerman Trial and the Paksitani report on the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday July 13, 2013

Don’t forget to tune into The Drift Radio Show with Gary Wellings on WAAM Talk 1600 at 2 this afternoon as we discuss the weeks events or listen live via the web at www.waamradio.com  call in line 734-822-1600

I-94 Shutdown This Weekend

Major renovation begins Click Here for Details

Another Heroin Death

This time Livingston County woman dies from overdose Click Here for Story

Job Numbers Vary Widely for Taxpayer Funded Electric Car Battery Maker A123 Systems

MEDC reporting hundreds of jobs just prior to company’s bankruptcy

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Now bankrupt A123 Systems filed multiple reports with the state and federal governments to get millions in tax incentives and federal stimulus dollars, but the number of jobs they reported varied from 844 to 6.71, according to government documents. … more

Who Knew What in Pakistan?

Report reveals info about Osama Bin Laden hiding in Pakistan Click Here for Video and Story

Obama to Speak to Putin

Snowden will be topic of discussion Click Here for Details

Will New Black Panther Party Cause Trouble?

If Zimmerman acquitted will anyone start trouble? Click Here for Story

Big Sis Moving On

Secretary of Homeland Security resigning Click Here for Details

Pay for Play

Obama giving ambassadorships to donors not professionals Click Here for Story

Which Side is the Good Side?

Maybe none in the Syrian conflict as rebels turn on each other Click Here for Details

Texas Passes Tough Abortion Law

Senates passes and bill moves to Governor’s desk Click Here for Story

Americans Support Banning Late Term Abortions

Poll shows huge support for right to life Click Here for Details

Trial Watch

  Country and media wait for Zimmerman verdict Click Here for Story

US Looks Bad Abroad

Snowden revelations add to an already terrible reputation Click Here for Details

Ready for Riots?

Police try to prepare areas for demonstrations after Zimmerman verdict Click Here for Story

The Wrong Way to Protest

Texas Pro-abortion supporters we’re ready to throw feces? Click Here for Details

From the Science Side

See DARPA’s newest humanoid robot in action Click Here for Video and Story

 

Travel King?

  Attorney General Eric Holder spends big tax payer money on trips Click Here for Story

Krauthammer on Napolitano

Her record was pretty pathetic Click Here for Details

Stepping Back?

Government to limit it’s own ability to subpoena reporter records Click Here for Story

 

 

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