Sunday April 7, 2013

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Success!

U of M Moves to National Championship Click Here for Story

US-23 Lane Closures Today!

Green Oak and Hartland areas will see both direction closures Click Here for Details

Internet Sales Tax Legislation

Bad for businesses and customers

By Bruce Edward Walker | 4/6/2013

Michigan residents who make out-of-state purchases via the Internet already are required to pay a 6 percent sales tax as they would if the transactions occurred at a traditional brick-and-mortar store within the state. However, the state estimates it loses $450 million each year from unpaid Internet sales taxes. … more

What is Entitlement Reform?

GOP and Dems have very different definitions of reform and that means more than likely no major fix will happen Click Here for Story

Obama in Wonderland

How this can be called an economic recovery is alarming Click Here for Details

More American Deaths in Afghanistan

Soldiers and Foreign service officers dies in attack Click Here for Story

Special Dispensation?

Obama buddies Jay-Z and Beyonce get special permission to travel to Cuba for their anniversary? Click Here for Details

Why Does ATF Need Such a Database?

Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Agency looking for huge load of personal info on Americans Click Here for Story

 

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The Drift Radio Show April 6, 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by devt6799
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The Drift Radio Show April 6, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings as we discuss Right to Work and Obama’s upcoming Budget which targets wealthy people’s IRA savings accounts with American Dream host Jay McNally, Michigan Capitol Confidential’s Jarrett Skorup and Tony Demott from Campaign for Liberty  Get some common sense radio! Click Here for Podcast

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Saturday April 6, 2013

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Tune in to the Drift Radio Show on WAAM Talk 1600 at 2 pm or live on the web at www.waamradio.com  call in 734-822-1600

Final Four!

U of M made the final four what next? Click Here for Details

Brighton City Council Meeting Gets Heated

DDA worried about alleged budget cuts Click Here for Story

Don’t Mistake Bridge Claims For Fact

By Audrey Spalding | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

As with Great Start, it’s important to present sufficient evidence that a proposed policy solution has a chance of success and is fixing a real problem. There’s simply not enough to claim that district kindergarten retention practices are harmful. … more

Lawmaker: ‘No Real Savings’ in Wayne State Contract

Contract with little financial benefit that avoids right-to-work law could cost university

By Jack Spencer |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Wayne State University helped unions dodge Michigan’s right-to-work law without getting much in return for its students or taxpayers. That’s the initial analysis of the chairman of the House panel that recommends how much funding each university should get from the state. … more

No Value Added

2 years into Wisconsin Right to Work Law public sector union membership has dropped significantly as members see no value added from union leaders Click Here for Details

Shyster in Chief

Is Obama just pushing lost issues to gain money for his agenda? Columnist Charles Krauthammer thinks so…Click Here for Video

The Wrong Direction

Jobs numbers are dismal GOP blames Obama/Dem policies, Dems blame the sequester Click Here for Story

The Progressive’s New Army

US Army training manual lists Jews, Catholics and Christians as religious extremists Click Here for Story

Abortion Pills for All?

Federal judge says morning after pill should be available to even children over the counter? Click Here for Story

Same Old Russkies?

Did Putin have Russian bomber simulate attacks on US defenses? Click Here for Details

Target the Rich

Obama’s new budget wants to target rich people’s retirement accounts to “save?” a measly $9 billion over a decade Click Here for Story

Obama Believes Our Deficits are Shrinking?

President believes his own lies even though the Deficit Clock continues to grow before our very eyes Click Here for Details

NOKO’s Say Get Out

Tells foreign embassies to make evacuation plans to leave North Korea Click Here for Story

 

 

 

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The Drift Radio Show Today at 2 pm

Posted on April 6, 2013 by devt6799
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Catch The Drift Radio Show with host Gary Wellings this afternoon at 2 pm on WAAM Talk 1600  call in line 734-822-1600 Get in on the conversation, get some common sense radio!

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Friday April 5, 2013

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Why Waste Time at Ivy League Schools?

High schooler pens Op-Ed ripping Ivy leagues schools that only cater to shallow resume builders? Click Here for Story and Video

Facts On Right-to-Work In Michigan and How Workers Can Get Out Of Their Union

New website launches highlighting worker freedom in the state

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

To provide information to workers and interested citizens, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy has launched a new website featuring “fast facts” about right-to-work vs. non-right-to-work states, a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, and videos and articles highlighting union workers and business owners in the state.  … more

Is the Problem In Detroit Really A Lack Of Revenue?

City receives far more money per person than any other city in the state

By Tom Gantert | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

A review the city’s finances shows that Detroit has revenue that is actually higher per capita than it has been in the past. In fact, the city receives about $1,289 per person – the highest amount in the nation and 50 percent higher than any other city in Michigan. … more

Obamacare Doubts

Even the Dems now know there’s a problem Click Here for Details

 15 year old girl leaves anti-gun politicians speechless

Young student has more facts than any politician play video below

 

Is Hollywood Finally Seeing the Truth?

Another Hollywood heavyweight weighs in AGAINST Bloomberg policies  Click Here for Story

Obama Cronyism

Another Obama appointment: Bgg fundraiser and Goldman Sachs guy gets Canadian Ambassadorship Click Here for Details

Biased Media

60 Minutes shuns neutral journalism to stump for Obama gun control? Click Here for Details

White House Doesn’t Like True Journalism

Or any real news period? Drudge report on Obama enemies list? Click Here for Story

More States Supporting Gun Rights

CO and Conn may be going the wrong way but many states believe in gun rights Click Here

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Another Obama Solar Plant goes Bankrupt?

$10 million of your dollars in the toilet? Click Here for Story

 

 

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Thursday April 4, 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by devt6799
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Wear Your Seatbelt

Man who died in US-23 accident was not wearing seat belt Click Here for Details

Cell Phone Turns 40?

Wow has it been that long? Click Here for Story

Teacher Merit Pay in India

A model Michigan should consider

By Michael Van Beek | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

In India, students taught by teachers eligible for performance-based pay for five consecutive years scored 20 percent higher in math and 14 percent better in language arts. The researchers estimate that this policy is 15 to 20 times more effective than a 25 percent reduction in class sizes. … more

Entrepreneur Survey Ranks Michigan Among the Worst In the Nation For Small Businesses

Tax code, zoning and regulatory schemes makes state unfriendly

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

According to Michigan entrepreneurs, the state scored highest with “ease of hiring” – though only grading as a “C+.” It was given a “D+” or lower in five of the 10 areas ranked, with the tax code, zoning and regulations scoring the worst. As a result, Michigan is rated the sixth worst state to do business among the 42 states ranked. … more

Beware the Rush Job

Obama wants to rush through Immigration like he rushed through Obamacare asn we all know how bad that has turned out Click Here for Details

Crony Capitalism Thru Obamacare

Inside trader and child abuser get Obamacare money for business startup Click Here for Story

The Facts Behind Cyprus Bank Deal

Of course there was funny business? Click Here for Details

How Democrats Really Feel about Your Self Defense

Colorado Dem legislator dismisses Senior citizens question about defending himself Click Here for Video

Obama Gun Argument Falls Flat

Private sales can’t be regulated and criminals won’t follow the law Click Here for Details

Obama’s New York Times

Editorial board are Obama groupies Click Here for Story

Cancer Patients Turned Away

Blame Obamacare not sequester Click Here for Details

N Korea Approve Nuke Strike on US?

Do they actually have missiles that work? Click Here for Story

 Hollywood Sucks Up to China?

Edits movies to placate Chinese? First Red Dawn plot changed now World War Z? Click Here for Story

 

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Wednesday April 3, 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by devt6799
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A2 Area Road Work

State St and Barton Drive among upcoming projects  Click Here for Details

Green Oak vs Liquid Manufacturing

Lots on the line in legal dispute between township and company Click Here for Story

Indiana Border County Outpaces National Job Growth

By James M. Hohman |Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

Elkhart County in northern Indiana, which borders Michigan to the south of Cass County, increased its employment 6.9 percent in the third quarter of 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That growth is more than any other large county in the country for that quarter, and far outpaces the national average for employment growth of just 1.6 percent. … more

State Economic Development Group Has Little To Do With Job Success

By Tom Gantert Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

“Right-to-work’s success will be determined by Michigan’s overall economic performance. That has nothing to do with the activities of the MEDC.” … more

The Fall Of Tam’s #6: How LA Regulated A Burger Stand Out of Existence

Too much regulation? Play video below

Protecting Our Children

While the White House and Senate debate ineffective solutions the NRA roles out a plan that will protect our children Click Here for Details

Getting Beckel’s Goat

Dr Ben Carson’s comments irk liberal Fox Host Bob Beckel Click Here for Video

UN Approves Arms Treaty

Obama agrees with it but will the Democrats in the Senate follow him to stifle your 2nd amendment rights or support the Constitution? Click Here for Details

Ohhhh? Groundless Global Warming

Long term data show global warming trend doesn’t exist Click Here for Details

Dirty Democrat

Dem arrested for all the bad things Click Here for Story

Whoops? I’m Getting Taxed for What?

Obamacare gives startling tax increase to millions Click Here for Details

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Tuesday April 2, 2013

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We The People

Constitutional debate team gears up Click Here for Details

Commentary: Higher Scrutiny of Government ‘Investments’

By Jarrett Skorup | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

The federal and state governments promote “green” investments as both job creators and a path toward a clean energy future. Instead, it is a prime example of how misaligned incentives harm taxpayers and the economy. … more

Poll Results Could Be Positive Indicator For Right-to-Work Advocates

Michigan State University poll finds only 41 percent think right-to-work law will hurt Michigan

By Jack Spencer | Courtesy of Michigan Capitol Confidential

According to a new poll, 59 percent of Michigan adults think the new right-to-work law will either help Michigan’s economy or have no impact on it. … more

Not Listening?

Gang of 8 Refuses to meet with ICE union officials on immigration reform Click Here for Details

1st Amendment Issue?

Reporter doesn’t want to reveal source Click Here for Story

Texas Says NO to ObamaCare

Governor Perry pushing against Obamacare even if loss of Fed dollars Click Here for Details

Mexican Drug Cartels on the Move?

Are Mexican drug agents infiltrating America? Click Here f0r Story

Who is Killing Texas Law Officials ?

Strange series of murders in Texas Click Here for Details

US Navy Beefs Up

Sends another destroyer to Korean peninsula Click Here for Details

China Adds to the Game

Chinese troops active near N Korea border Click Here for Story

1st Major American City to go Belly Up

Stockton CA gets bankruptcy go ahead Click Here for Details

 

 

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Monday April 1, 2013

Posted on March 31, 2013 by devt6799
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April Fools Day!

Don’t forget to catch this week’s …

The Drift Radio Show March 30, 2013

Join host Gary Wellings as we discuss Washtenaw County’s possible problems with it’s10 year union contract approval, Pinckney schools successful contract negotiation, the Keystone Pipeline, the IMF’s new proposed global gas tax and  the persistent vacations of the Obama Administration Click Here for Podcast

Into The Final Four

U of M moves forward to the Four Click Here for Details

LETS Needs Your Input

Proposal for 8 new buses on the line Click Here for Story

Immigration NOT a Done Deal

Senator Rubio says not so fast Click Here for Details

Obama Attends Racist Sermon on Easter Sunday?

Pastor alludes to Right wingers wanting blacks in the back of the bus and women in the kitchen Click Here for Despicable Details

Senator Graham Stand Up Against Dem Gun Control

New Senate gun control going nowhere says Graham Click Here for Details

Post Birth Abortion?

What the?……You won’t believe what Planned Parenthood argued for Click Here for Story

US Adds More Stealth Jets to Korean War Games

F-22’s join forces in South Korea as North ramps us rhetoric Click Here for Details

Iran Says US Will Fall in 2013?

More doom talk from Iran Click Here for Story

DNC Shot It All on Obama

DNC Chair Wasserman -Schultz says DNC is broke Click Here for Details

 

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Sunday March 31, 2013

Posted on March 31, 2013 by devt6799
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Happy Easter Sunday!

Upgrades for A2 North Main Area

Roundabouts and other improvements on the slate Click Here for Details

Setback for Military Tribute

Different location needed for Military memorial Click Here for Story

Senate Moves Forward on Immigration

Big Labor and Big Business setting aside differences? Click Here for Details

Liberals Feel Insulted?

Some liberal pundits feel the new GI Joe movie is a slam against Dems and Obama Click Here for Details

New FCC Appointment Critical

Different sides want different persons Click Here for Story

Group Supplies Free Shotguns in Crime Ridden Neighborhood

Plans to track crime stats from before and after giveaway Click Here for Details

Political Correctness Gone Too Far

No Purple Hearts for Ft Hood Survivors Click Here for Story

No Freedom of Expression

Egypt orders arrest of popular satirist Click Here for Details

Hmmm; A Halt in Warming for the Last 20 Years?

New data throws curveball at Climate Changers Click Here for Story

 

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