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    Tag: Poison

    About That ..


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Thu Jan 23, 2014 at 09:27:08 AM EST
    Tags: Camels Nose, Civil rights, Elliot-Larsen, Gay Marriage, Government, Jase Bolger, Michigan, Homosexuality, Poison, Rick Snyder, RINOS (all tags)

    First of all, people can want to their hearts desire.

    There are certain truisms however.  Diamonds are sparkly, fish swim in the sea, electricity allows us to interact in this way, and "Marriage," is between a man and a woman.  

    Call it what you want, "pairing," "Coupling," "Partnering," etc.. but its not marriage unless its between a man and a woman. And to be clear, it is NOT a civil right.

    On the old blog, Kevin Heine posted a great article on a recent manufactured issue within the Michigan Republican Party.  At the end of it he posted a video that is well worth the watch.

    Yeah.

    Read the rest at RightMI.com

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    Facts Of The Day - Tuesday Edition


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Tue Dec 10, 2013 at 03:56:30 PM EST
    Tags: Cronyism, Same Snake Two Heads, Michigan, Poison, Rick Snyder, Democrats, Rich Baird, Obama Donors (all tags)

    Rick Snyder used a Chicago Democrat and (BIG) Obama Donor to run his transition team.

    Rick Snyder then selected a Democrat to be the state treasurer.

    Then Rick Snyder used him to assist in selecting another Democrat to manage Detroit. Race was used in the selection process, contrary to the Michigan constitution; article 1, section 26.

    Then Rick Snyder gave the Chicago Democrat a cushy job in Michigan state government making $140k a year.

    Oh yeah.. BIIIIIIIIG Tent.

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    A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

    Whats All The Hubbub


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Wed Nov 20, 2013 at 04:16:13 PM EST
    Tags: MiGOP, Power, Campaigns, Republicans, Incumbency Protection Act, Cheats, Shenanigans, Poison, Snyder, BS, RINO Protection Act (all tags)

    Bub?

    OK, in the last couple of days, I have railed on about transparency, and frankly have had to go on offense, in defense of Ruth Johnson's courageous suggestion. I will admit to being a little reactionary because of the dunderhead commentary of McNeilly and his faux front, "Freedom Fund,"(click on the link, its a tension breaker) but still hold to the standards described.  

    That flatly, we should aspire to true openness.

    The language added to exceptions of regulated monies under SB661 (Amending the Michigan campaign finance act) is clearly a push back on Johnson's intention to open those shuttered windows into shadowy financing and advocacy. The added exemption reads:

    "(j) An expenditure for a communication if the communication does not in express terms advocate the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate so as to restrict the application ofthis act to communications containing express words of advocacy of election or defeat, such as "vote for", "elect", "support", "cast your ballot for", "Smith for governor", "vote against", "defeat", or "reject".
    Making sure she cannot pursue transparency on this as is allowed under the constitution of the US and the state.  

    It limits her statutorily.

    Many on the conservative side are actually a little more concerned however about THIS little gem. Lines struck out from the MCFA read:

    "(a) A house political party caucus committee or a senate political party caucus committee shall not pay a debt incurred by a candidate if that debt was incurred while the candidate was seekingnomination at a primary election and the candidate was opposed at that primary.
      (b) A house political party caucus committee or a senate political party caucus committee shall not make a contribution to or make an expenditure on behalf of a candidate if that candidate is seeking nomination at a primary election and the candidate is opposed at that primary."
    With no replacement language.

    Golly, what might the establishment be up to?

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    Backpattery & Bloviating


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Tue Oct 01, 2013 at 12:23:12 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Rick Snyder, Poison, 47th, Business, Forbes, Responsible Leadership, Self Righteous, Bloviating, Greg McNeilly, Tax Increases, Welfare Expansion, DRIC, Failure Fund (all tags)

    Team Snyder doesn't give two whits about the constitution, perspective of GOP objectives, or the platform of the party.

    What an incredible opportunity this 'shutdown' offers us, yet all that they can come up with is self congratulatory political 'twerking'. Rather than applaud a stand for what most republicans profess as their principles, the nerd sycophant unit offers underhanded criticism to the one thing that is going as it should.  Greg McNeilly self proclaimed 'decider' of whom might be an "invasive species", or "Malcontent, magpie", et.. Falls short of identifying the Obama/Reid cabal which has in fact been solely responsible for the shutdown in DC:

    "There could not be a stronger contrast between the actions of Gov. Snyder and the House and Senate Republicans and the irresponsibility of Washington, D.C. politicians.  Michigan's responsible leaders balanced the budget months ahead of schedule, put money aside for a rainy day and still ended up with a surplus.

    "Gov. Snyder and our leadership in the Legislature have done a tremendous job building a solid foundation for Michigan's economic recovery.  As the state continues to grow, we will count on them to continue the smart, fiscally sound policies that have brought Michigan back."

    This from a press release about an hour ago.

    Gosh Greggie, we are so impressed! And NOBODY not everybody had to pay higher taxes for it! Michigan should be PROUD to have the 47th best climate for business in the country! By Obama's accounting that means we are better than 11 others, but for normal folks a modest 3 is good enough though, right?  What happens I wonder to the wonderful Medicaid/welfare expansion that will not be funded if the GOP is successful in holding the line?  Will the governor be able to pull back enough to get maybe 48th?

    Real leadership like this deserves an award.

    Will a burning paper bag with mystery contents (hint .. you might want to use an old shoe to stomp it out.) outside the front door be sufficient?

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    Yesterdays' Press Release


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Sat Sep 21, 2013 at 06:33:41 AM EST
    Tags: "One Surrender Nerd", Snyder, Poison, Medicaid, Republicans, Governor, Primary, Grassroots, Malcontents, Mackinac Conference (all tags)

    The full press release was sent to several outlets, resulting in a MIRS Podcast out soon, and a couple of radio interviews.

    From discussions, outreach and even the most casual conversations on Friday at the island, it was very easy to get the sense that many Republicans on the island were VERY open to the idea of exorcising the Governor. Even though one watching the broadcast last night live might have seen an excited party, the reality is that a great number of the GOP active types would prefer a new nominee, and some (not quite a majority) would be willing to endure gridlock for a few years.

    The good news for my part is that there are still three possibilities.  

    They are quite aware there is a growing support for a replacement, and two of them have indicated an interest in becoming that replacement if things fall together.

    Good times.

    In any event, go below the fold for the press release

    (6 comments, 1229 words in story) Full Story

    Tuesdays Divertere: And Then, Progressive Jerry Went on to Epic Failure...


    By Corinthian Scales, Section News
    Posted on Tue Sep 17, 2013 at 04:17:13 PM EST
    Tags: Jerry Ford, Nelson Rockefeller, Bob Dole, Progressives, Michigan, Poison, Bill Milliken, Rick Snyder, Snydercaid, One Term Nerd (all tags)

    Yessirree, Jerry even lost his own state.  Nobody buys Democrat-lite when the real thing costs the same vote.

    Fact.

    (4 comments) Comments >>

    Walker: "Screw You"


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Tue Sep 17, 2013 at 11:55:00 AM EST
    Tags: Poison, Rick Snyder, Howard Walker, Wayne Schmidt, Screw You, Republicans (all tags)

    To the progressives, the hospital lobby, and the left "how can I help you"

    But to the base of the Republican Party?

    Alrighty then.

    Tell me again about how Snyder hasn't poisoned Republican leadership?

    (3 comments) Comments >>

    The Poison & The Pen


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Sep 16, 2013 at 11:43:41 AM EST
    Tags: Medicaid, Expansion, Michigan, Rick Snyder, Poison, Obamacare, John Dingell, Matt Lori, Roger Kahn, Progressives, Cronyism, Payola (all tags)

    Inflicting maximum casualties on our health services institutions, and assisting the federal administration on its path toward single payer (Government alone) insurance.

    This picture courtesy of Joan Fabiano of Grassroots in Michigan

    As one poster might put it: "One Term Nerd"

    (1 comment) Comments >>

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