Author Archives: chadphillips

Ten Telling Quotes from the Right-To-Work Blitzkrieg

Posted on December 8, 2012 by chadphillips

From the State House: 1. Democratic Representative Brandon Dillon of Grand Rapids spoke up in opposition of the legislation that Republicans are trying to rename “Freedom to Work.”  He called the legislation “Freedom to Freeload” and expounded by saying “with this bill, allowing people to benefit … Continue reading →

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Michigan Populist’s Recommendations for Ballot Initiative Voting

Posted on November 4, 2012 by chadphillips

Proposal 1– A Referendum on the Emergency Manager Law (PA 4 of 2011)- If the President declared that Michigan was being mismanaged and he was going to suspend the power of our elected officials and appoint someone to run the … Continue reading →

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Attorney General Bill Schutte Sides With Billionaire Vegas Casino Magnate Over Michigan Workers.

Posted on October 31, 2012 by chadphillips

I couldn’t watch the World Series, the local news, or even show my two-year-old daughter the Gummy Bear Song on YouTube without seeing Attorney General Bill Schutte’s face.  Schutte is the front man in an advertisement that urges us to vote no on Proposal 2, … Continue reading →

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How Do You Define Irony? The Detroit Free Press Supports Law It Calls “Undemocratic.”

Posted on October 21, 2012 by chadphillips

The Detroit Free Press (DFP) released its recommendations for voting on the statewide ballot proposals.  They say voters should “keep one, discard five.”  However, their rationale can best be described as a joke.   Here is why. On Proposal 1,  the DFP suggests a … Continue reading →

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Representative Potvin’s Business Buried “Hazardous Waste” Near City’s Well Field

Posted on October 7, 2012 by chadphillips

Representative Phil Potvin, like many Republican politicians, likes to highlight his business experience when running for office.  Potvin’s father James co-founded Western Concrete in 1946.  James Potvin ran Western Concrete until the mid-1980’s when Phil took over.  Under Phil’s leadership at Western Concrete the company effectively went out of business. Potvin’s … Continue reading →

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Anti-Collective Bargaining Group Defies Spirit of Campaign Finance Laws

Posted on October 1, 2012 by chadphillips

The anti-collective bargaining group Protecting Michigan Taxpayers (PMT) has sent out some outlandish information regarding Proposal 2.  Proposal 2 would guarantee collective bargaining rights in the Michigan Constitution should voters approve it in November.  PMT’s advertisements falsely claim that collective bargaining rights could “prohibit schools from … Continue reading →

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What is Wrong with Lansing? Meet Senator Darwin Booher

Posted on August 3, 2012 by chadphillips

Senator Darwin Booher is one of the most out of touch politicians in Michigan.  I’m not saying Booher is out of touch just because he chose to ride in a BMW at the Lake City 4th of July parade.  Sure, these cars start at about 48,000, or as much as the … Continue reading →

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Casino Ballot Proposal Offers Promises and Red Flags

Posted on July 31, 2012 by chadphillips

There are a lot of red flags surrounding the casino ballot proposal called Citizens For More Michigan Jobs.  The proposal would add eight new casinos and increase the tax rate on all private casinos.  I immediately had concerns about the proposal when I read about … Continue reading →

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Prevent Election Fraud: Require John Hancocks Instead of George Washingtons

Posted on July 19, 2012 by chadphillips

Michigan Republicans have been on a mission to prevent voter fraud.  Meanwhile, at least two high ranking Republican officials have been implicated in election fraud.  Michigan’s 11th Congressional Representative, and one time potential Presidential candidate, Republican Thaddeus McCotter submitted only 244 valid signatures to … Continue reading →

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Teacher Job Satisfaction Suffering as New TV Attack Ads Set to Air

Posted on May 15, 2012 by chadphillips

According to a study by Metlife, as reported on in The Nation, job satisfaction is dropping amongst teachers.  Only 44 percent of teachers described themselves as “very satisfied,” and almost a third of teachers are considering leaving the profession.  This news … Continue reading →

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