Jim Marcinkowski and Joe Wilson in Durand tomorrow
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006Jim Marcinkowski and Joe Wilson will be at Nick's in Durand tomorrow. They will be arriving between 1:15 - 1:30. All are invited to attend.
Archive for October, 2006
Jim Marcinkowski and Joe Wilson will be at Nick's in Durand tomorrow. They will be arriving between 1:15 - 1:30. All are invited to attend.
Dick DeVos, Rick DeVos, Cool Cities, and Irony
Monday, October 30th, 2006Short but sweet:1. Dick DeVos wants to eliminate the Governor's 'Cool Cities' program.2. Dick DeVos claims he turned around a city.3. Dick's son Rick DeVos was considered the "driving force behind the DeVos family’s partnership with Rockford Construction in redeveloping the Cherry Street Landing area."4. Rick, ...
Untitled Post
Monday, October 30th, 2006Note: I deliberately named this 'Untitled Post' because this post was untitled when I found it, and it seemed like I should leave it that way. I was perusing alt.impeach.bush (which really should be called alt.copy.paste.flames), when I found a post worth blogging. It is written by someone using ...
Don’t Forget Your Yard Signs!
Sunday, October 29th, 2006The Shiawassee County Democratic Party has yard signs and bumper stickers available. Visit their Corunna campaign HQ to pick up whatever you need.Get more info here.The Shiawassee Dems are also looking for volunteers to staff the HQ, distribute our slate (door hangers), and to help give rides to the ...
Jackson National Life Insurance Company Publicly Admits That Outsourcing Is Morally Wrong
Sunday, October 29th, 2006Jackson National Life Insurance Company Publicly Admits That Outsourcing Is Morally Wrong Ok, maybe they haven't said it out loud, but they sure are acting like they've been accused of something dirty. According to this AP article, JNL has asked Senator Stabenow to retract her statement about JNL outsourcing, ...
Now Playing - Terry Tate: Office Linebacker
Saturday, October 28th, 2006Now Playing - Terry Tate: Office Linebacker Dedicated to UM's man Harris, who had a heckuva tackle a few minutes ago!
UM v NW
Saturday, October 28th, 2006Here we go!!!! UM kickin' off McMahon runs it out to the 27. Wildcats up. (the quarterback looks like he's about 12 years old)
Doh! Dick’s Kinda Dumb …
Friday, October 27th, 2006Oh yeah ... Today I got my Dick DeVos campaign letter, and I couldn't be more pleased ... Click on thumbnail for larger view Notice the third paragraph: We have the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. Dick, you 'da man! Do you think he composed it himself?
Detroit Area Freeway Bloggers
Thursday, October 26th, 2006Just want to say hello to the Detroit area freeway bloggers. I see some real gems along I-75, like this one -- "Fear Is All They Have". Some of the others I've seen -- "Time For Regime Change" and "Remember Katrina". I tried to take more ...
Governor Granholm: When Women Lead, Women Win
Thursday, October 26th, 2006Governor Granholm attended a fundraiser at the Flint home of Rosanne and Steve Heddy last night. The theme of the event was "Women in Charge: When Women Lead, Women Win". Some interesting facts about the Governor: Governor Granholm is the first female Governor for Michigan She has appointed more ...
Carl Levin In Corunna Tonight
Thursday, October 26th, 2006Tonight the Shiawassee Dems were honored with a private meeting with Senator Carl Levin. The Senator met with about 50 local Dems to talk about a variety of issues. He was here for an hour and took questions from the audience. It was a great night! ...
Shiawassee Dems Website Updated
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006Visit the Shiawassee County Democratic Party on the web at http://www.shiawasseedems.com.
Amos Williams For Attorney General
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006"At a time when some people run from such labels, Amos Williams will proclaim loudly that he is a Democrat, a liberal and, yes ... a trial lawyer." -- http://amoswilliams4ag.com/ Visit Amost on the web at http://amoswilliams4ag.com/
GOP Attack Ad Shoots Blanks
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006GOP Attack Ad Shoots Blanks on the Detroit News.(h/t to the folks at Michigan Liberal for the story & research)powered by performancing firefox
5 Birthday Presents For Dick DeVos
Sunday, October 22nd, 20065 Birthday Presents For Dick DeVos Yesterday was Amway Dick’s birthday, and I’ve been a-rackin’ my brain on what to get him. What do you get a guy like DeVos? Since I can't afford to get him anything he might want, I decided to focus on the things ...
Hannity Tells Dems Not To Vote
Sunday, October 22nd, 2006Sean Hannity just gets better and better.You have to love this goofball. Or love to hate him, anyway. Last month, Hannity and other con pundits met with President Bush at the White House. This month, Hannity asks Dems not to vote, for the sake of ...
Is This ‘94?
Sunday, October 22nd, 2006Chuck Todd at the National Journal has a nice compare/contrast on the congressional elections of 1994 and 2006.Similarities:One party controlAn unpopular PresidentEthics problemsUnpopular issueDisbelief in losingDifferences:Prepared incumbentsFew retirements/freshmentNervous and cynical electorateAn engaged White House2000-01 Census/redistrictingCheck out the article for details.powered by performancing firefox
UM vs Iowa
Saturday, October 21st, 2006Just waitin' for the game to start ... (hurry up Tex & Neb) Well I missed part of it, but Iowa is punting and we're off ...
