Monday June 24, 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by devt6799
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 Don’t forget to catch this week’s The Drift Radio Show June 22, 2013 Join Gary’s guest hosts Patrick Tavolacci and Joe Vollmer as they discuss the weeks events in politics and interview Michigan State Senator Patrick Colbeck on stopping Medicaid expansion and Obama care in Michigan Click Here for Podcast

A2 School Cover Up?

  Ann Arbor Schools Administration knew about deficit for five months before telling School Board Click Here for Story

Howell School Board Has Its Own Conflicts

Can board members with relatives who teach in district participate in negotiations Click Here for Details

 Cornerstone Charter Schools

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Finally the ACLU is on the Right Side of an Issue

Telling Obama were a nation in fear Click Here for Story

Rand Paul Will Oppose Immigration as it Stands

The Border should be secured first Click Here for Details

Another Scandal for Menendez

IS this even news anymore? Click Here for Story

 The Senate Will Vote on Immigration Bill…Before Reading It

Seen this stupidity before? Click Here for Details and Video

Not the Religion of Peace

Islamic extremists slaughter 10 innocent tourists in Pakistan Click Here for Details

Total Hypocrite

Alleged Journalist  David Gregory wonders why Greenwald isn’t being charged after he wasn’t charged for violating gun charges Click Here for Story

Snowden in Moscow and Flying to a Third Country

Cuba, Ecuador or Venezuela? Click Here for Details

Fleecing Taxpayers

Sheep shearing subsidies Click Here for Story

Canada Flooding

Calgary floods; downtown damaged Click Here for Details

The Material Gun Girl?

Guess which pop superstar made a common sense gun statement? Click Here for Story

 

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The Drift Radio Show from June 22, 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show June 22, 2013

Join Gary’s guest hosts Patrick Tavolacci and Joe Vollmer as they discuss the weeks events in politics and interview Michigan State Senator Patrick Colbeck on stopping Medicaid expansion and Obama care in Michigan Click Here for Podcast

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Sunday June 23, 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by devt6799
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Heroin Problem Just Beginning

Experts say a number of factors are leading to an increase in use Click Here for Details

Pie in the Sky

Lawmakers are fooling themselves thinking Medicaid expansion will save money Click Here for Story

We’re Still a ‘Donor State’ with Medicaid Expansion

Legislators should avoid spurious arguments to defend votes

By James M. Hohman | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

In analyzing the economic effects of a Medicaid expansion in Arkansas, the study’s authors came to a rather common sense conclusion on the impact of transfers: only very poor states like Mississippi, New Mexico and Arkansas would receive higher net transfers from the federal government under the Medicaid expansion. … more

MichiganVotes: Senate Bill Aims to Bolster Corporate Welfare

By Jarrett Skorup and Evan Brubaker | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

A new bill that would rename and expand formerly failed economic development programs has passed the Michigan Senate nearly unanimously. … more

IRS Has Been to White House Even More Than Thought

Schulman aide visited over 300 times Click Here for Details

Snowden on the Move

Edward Snowden leaves Hong Kong Click Here for Story

Pelosi Booed!

DemCongresswoman Pelosi gets what she deserves Click Here for Details

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 Looking for Hillary?

Benghazi trail on lack of security is leading to the top of State Department Click Here for Story

US Botches Extradition Request

Hong Kong denied request on a technicality? Click Here for Details

The Fate of Christians in the Middle East

The rebels we may be supporting have already started a crusade against Christians Click Here for Story

Slip of the Key?

Did yahoo mis-state Obama’s country of birth? Click Here for Story

Kenyans Not Happy

Obama skips his “father’s” homeland in Africa Trip Click Here for Details

…And the US Taxpayers aren’t Happy Either

Obama’s Africa trip estimated to cost $100 million dollars Click Here for Story

Insightful

One paragraph on how the US is faring against China Click Here for Details

How your Senators Work?  Do They Even Know?

Illegible amendment handwritten on documents part of vote? Click Here for Story

Wasting the World’s Money?

With no tangible evidence of global warming the World Bank commits billions   Click Here for Details

…And Obama Too, Wants to Beat the Dead Horse

Obama Admin won’t leave climate change alone Click Here for Story

Hacking Both Ways

US has been hacking Chinese data and vice versa Click Here for Details

GMO’s on the Loose?

Oregon GMO wheat strain being investigated Click Here for Story

 

 

 

 

 

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Saturday June 22, 2013

Posted on June 22, 2013 by devt6799
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Brighton Reaches Deal with Unions

City Council approves tentative agreements Click Here for Story

State ‘Teacher of the Year’ Finalist Given Middle-of-the-Pack Pay

Union salary schedule means ‘they’re not paying good teachers what they’re worth’

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

In 2007, Pattengill Elementary School Teacher Kim Hoke was one of three state finalists for the Michigan Department of Education’s “Teacher of the Year” award. That year, Hoke made $50,185, which meant there were 10 gym teachers in the Berkley School District that made more money than her. … more

Is There More to Reporters Death?

Read one of Michael Hastings last emails before his “Accident” Click Here for Details

What If Hillary Doesn’t Run?

What would the Dems do without Hillary Clinton in 2016? Click Here for Analysis

Whistleblower Snowden Charged

Theft and Espionage Click Here for Details

Payoffs?

Obama nominates his top fundraisers to Diplomatic posts Click Here for Story

Whose Side Are You On?

Dem Senator Defends Terrorists by calling top Ten Most Wanted ad racially biased? Click Here for Details

Will Iceland Grant Immunity?

Snowden waiting to hear if Iceland could be new home Click Here for Story

Will You See This on the Evening News?

New US Ambassador for Belgium after accusations of previous Ambassador soliciting underage prostitutes Click Here for Details

IRS Sends Millions to Illegals

Over $46 million to non-citizens? Click Here for Story

CIA and US Troops Training Rebels?

Bases in Jordan and Turkey training Syrian rebels Click Here for Details

Yet Another Loophole in the Immigration Bill

Overstay your Visa and you get citizenship Click Here for Story

 

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Friday June 21, 2013

Posted on June 21, 2013 by devt6799
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No Highway Expansion?

A2 and Washtenaw County officials object to I-75 and I-94 expansions Click Here for Details

Michigan Senate Doesn’t Act on Medicaid Expansion

Take break before acting on the Obamacare expansion Click Here for Story                          Call and Email Your State Senators Now

Thar She Blows!

By Michael Goodell
Last week I woke up in the St. Paul Hotel, feeling a little light-headed. Then I got up. First I bounced off the wall, then I landed on the floor. Vertigo. Lasted six days. It was triggered by a head full of seasonal allergic reactions. When we got back to Michigan I learned my doctor was on vacation, but…more

Tea Party Ups the Pressure on GOP

  GOP members should be fighting Obamacare not bowing to it Click Here for Details

More House GOP Reps Who Voted For Key Obamacare Provision

Second in a series

By Jack Spencer |Courtsey of Michigan Capitol Confidential

House Republicans who voted to expand Medicaid say the measure has a cancellation clause. However, the Democratic votes needed to pass the legislation were secured only after the clause was altered. … more

Pete Hoekstra: ‘Michigan Could Impact Obamacare in Washington’

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

“Expanding a statewide program and betting that the federal dollars will be there long term would be very risky for a state like Michigan,” said former congressman Pete Hoekstra. “There are already people in Washington, D.C., talking about cutting dollars on the federal end and putting more of a burden on the states.” … more

Obama Against Securing the Border

Rejected the idea of a 90% apprehension rate needed to trigger path to citizenship Click Here for Details

Was the NSA Data Collection Being Mis-Used Before Obama?

Whistleblower says people were being targeted in 2004? Click Here for Story

Why is Anyone Surprised that a Pork Laden Farm Bill Can’t Pass?

GOP leaders fail to pass Farm Bill Click Here for Details

Chicago Racist?

School union leader blames rich white folk for failing Chicago schools Click Here for Story

French Leader Could be Prosecuted?

For comparing Muslims to Nazis? Click Here for Details

States vs Feds

States are beginning to fight back against an over reaching Federal government Click Here for Story

Another Reason the Immigration Bill is Bad

Drunk driving, domestic abuser illegals qualify for amnesty Click Here for Details

1st Official Benghazi Photos Released

Investigative photos being declassified Click Here for Story

Is China Having a Financial Crisis?

Are money woes being suppressed in China Click Here for Details

China Forcing Millions into City

Why the forced exodus from the villages and countryside? Click Here for Story

From the Science Side…

Rare column could be part of a building from Bibilical times Click Here for Story

Immigration Will Hurt the Working Class

Wages will be driven down Click Here for Details

Death in Brazilian Protests

Huge protests in Brazil lead to violence Click Here for Story

 

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Thursday June 20, 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by devt6799
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Take Your Pet to Dinner?

New Michigan bill would allow pets at outdoor food restaurants Click Here for Details

Howell Balloon Festival is Back

29th Annual festival ready to take flight Click Here for Story

Anti-School Choice Education Rally Fizzles

By Anne Schieber |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Notice of the rally was posted on Facebook and progressive blogs, and notices were sent to 8,000 teachers and public education supporters, according to one organizer, but turnout barely filled the front lawn of the capitol.  … more

Stalking Students in Grosse Pointe

Evidence of a broken education system

By Audrey Spalding | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

There is no clearer image of the failure of Michigan’s public education system than that of a school official knocking on doors and asking to see children’s bedrooms to catch families that are simply trying to provide the best education for their children. … more

Yes The FBI is Using Drones Domestically

FBI director admits in overnight hearings Click Here for Story

Obama Wants to De-Nuke the US

While the rest of the world marches forward with Nuclear Weapons Obama wants to de-power the United States Click Here for Story

Showdown in Syria?

Russian naval and Marine forces head to Syria Click Here for Details

Obama Dislikes Catholic Education?

Makes speech calling Catholic education divides people and blocks peace Click Here for

Story

Obama Flops in Berlin

Speech was underwhelming Click Here for Details

Obama Got What he Wanted?

AP says news sources have stopped since seizure of reporter information Click Here for Story

Gang of 8 Says Agreement Reached

Immigration deal in Senate may get approval Click Here for Details and Video

Afghan Peace Talks Off

Karzai feels betrayed Click Here for Story

IRS and Guns Don’t Mix

  Accidental firings of weapons happened more than intentional Click Here for Details

Is NSA Snooping Just the Tip?

What else is going on in data collection? Click Here for Story

More Money for Special Interests

  Guess who got $40 million? Click Here for Details

Waiting for Keystone

Obama sandbags the much needed pipeline Click Here for Story

Stocks Nosedive

Aftermath of Fed meeting Click Here for Details

Challenge to Rubio?

Allen West mulls run against Rubio Click Here for Story

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show from Sat June 15th 2013

Posted on June 19, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show June 15th 2013

Catch the Drift Radio Show as Guest host Jay McNally and Brandon Drake speak with Gary Wellings about Father’s Day and politics Click Here for Podcasts

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Wednesday June 19, 2013

Posted on June 19, 2013 by devt6799
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Forcing Smart Power Meters

Appeal file against them Click Here for Details

Vehicle Tax Increase Unnecessary

Vehicle Tax Increase Unnecessary

Spending cuts can provide more than enough

By Michael D. LaFaive | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The Michigan House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is considering legislation to raise taxes on vehicle owners as a way to get more money for roads. Roads may need the extra attention but there is no need to increase taxes on net balance. … more

House GOP Leaders Vote With Dems To Pass Medicaid Expansion

GOP House leadership: Reps. Bolger, Stamas, Walsh, Haveman, Lori, Pscholka voting for Govt expansion of Medicaid

First in a series

 

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Last week, 28 Republicans in the Michigan House helped pass House Bill 4714 to expand Medicaid in Michigan. … more

The Latest Rundown on Immigration in the Senate

Senator Reid moving to cut off debate Click Here for Story

Was A Supreme Court Justice Intimidated?

  Senator outline why he thinks so Click Here for Details

Wasted, Lives, Wasted Money, Wasted Time

12 years of war later; Obama ready to talk peace with Taliban even as the killour soldiers, close girls schools and kill innocent civilians Click Here for Story

Preferential Treatment for Muslims?

Lawsuit asks for NYPD to end surveillance of suspected Muslim programs even as the Government increases surviellance on the rest of us Click Here for Details

…Meanwhile Karzai Says No

Afghan President on opposite side from Washington Click Here for Details

Elbert Guillory: “Why I Am a Republican”

Black Lousiana State Senator explains why he left the Democrats and became a Republican.  Take 4 minutes, watch and share this video please.

You! Find Your Receipts! We’ll Go Get Our Bonuses

While the IRS holds your feet to the fire, wastes money and victimizes opponents of the Obama Agenda, they’re set to receive over $70 million in bonuses. This tells me someone approves of their bad behavior Click Here for Story

Obama Should be Tried for War Crimes?

  You’ll never guess what ultimate hypocrite is calling for Obama to be tried for war crimes Click Here for Story

Islamists Seize Control in Syria

And will we regret supporting them? Click Here for Details

Even Germany Tells Obama Internet Monitoring Must Have Limits

Merkel reads Obama the Riot Act? Click Here for Story

 

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Tuesday June 18, 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by devt6799
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BREAKING NEWS

US Senate Refuses to Secure the Border

Should no vote Senators be tried for Treason? Click Here for Story          Call or email your Congressman and tell them NOT to Follow the Senate   

Dog Dies After Being Kicked?

Girl kicks dog; animal cruelty could be pending Click Here for Story

US-23 Shut Down

Truck accident shuts down all 3 lanes of US -23 near I-96 Click Here for Details

Government Report Shows Film Jobs Stagnant Despite Incentives

State has pledged approximately $400 million from taxpayers for little return

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

There were 290 jobs in “post production and other related industries” in 2004. However, that number dropped to 153 jobs in 2008 and then increased to 160 jobs in 2011, the most recent year data is available. … more

Commentary: Court Decision Could Unplug Green Energy Mandate in Michigan

By Kevon Martis Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential
Prominent advocates of renewable energy received a harsh blow from Federal Judge Richard Posner on June 7. He wrote in a case involving renewable energy: “Michigan cannot, without violating the commerce clause of Article I of the Constitution, discriminate against out-of-state renewable energy.” … more

Snowden Says The Truth Is Coming Out

Declares he didn’t out military or security programs just NSA snooping on innocent civilians that the people of the US needed to know Click Here for Story

Patriots or Poseurs?

Real Constitutionalists will not support Massive intelligence gathering on US citizens Click Here for Analysis

Senate Votes Today on Double Layer Border Fence Amendment

Those Senators who vote against the amendment want to destroy America Click Here for Story    Call your Senators!

Another Government Whistleblower Intimidated

Blowing the whistle on Hillary and Barack’s state department gets you trouble Click Here for Details

Senator Cruz Looks to Stop Illegals Voting

Amendment to immigration bill will change the game Click Here for Details                      Call your Senators!

Do the Chinese Control Our Universities?

Famous Chinese activist says the Chinese have totally infiltrated our top universities Click Here for Story

Vactioner in Chief Does it Again

Sending Michelle and kids to Ireland; Obama lavishly spends you money Click  Here for Details

Ohh Those Pesky Obama Phones

Guess what people are doing with them Click Here for Story

Seriously?

Teen could get years in prison for wearing an NRA t-shirt to School? Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monday June 17, 2013

Posted on June 17, 2013 by devt6799
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Carpenter Packard Gets Upgrade

Construction begins on one of Washtenaw’s most dangerous intersections Click Here for Story

New Burgers in Town!

Big Jamz Burgerz in Hamburg Click Here for Details

Commentary: Whitehall Township Residents Should Say ‘Yes’ To Wal-Mart

BY Steven Horwitz  Courtesy of Mich Cap Con
Local businesses would like nothing more than to block the competition that Wal-Mart represents so they are not pressured into changing their own business practices to keep their customers happy. They would love to keep their limited hours and selection and higher prices, but they also know that consumers will flock to Wal-Mart if given the opportunity.  … more

Misplaced Blame for Albion Schools Problems

District spends much more than state average, surrounding schools

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Mich Cap Con

Consider in 2011-12, Albion Public Schools spent $12,447 per student, which includes local, state and federal general fund dollars. By comparison, the state spending average was $9,531. And Albion spent 30 percent more in 2011-12 than it did in 2000 when the district spent $9,541 per student when factoring in inflation. … more

Exactly Why the Federal Government is Too Big

Rampant fraud on disability among Federal Workers, taking advantage of US taxpayers Click Here for Story

Hypocrite in Chief Strikes Again

Obama & Biden playing with toy guns when school kids get suspended for it? Click Here for Story

Amendments to Watch in the Senate on Immigration

Battle will rage in the Senate Click Here for Story

Is This What We Can Expect from a President Hillary?

State department in shambles with misconduct and scandals Click Here for Details

Obama Share

Not just satisfied with sharing the wealth Obamacare will share your personal info with sate and federal agencies Click Here for Story

The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

China the biggest spyer of the internet calls on US to explain it’s internet surveillance Click Here for Details

How Stupid is the US Government Under Obama?

The IRS investigated Pro-ISRAELI groups for Terrorism? Click Here for Story

Russia Has a Point

Is the US going to support people who mutilate, assasinate and kill children? Click Here for Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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