Standing

I see a similarity here. “Standing.” That magical word judges love to toss around when they want to clear their…

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All the Other Stuff, Michigan, Opinion, Philosophy

In Memoriam: Charlie Kirk (1993–2025)

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We are saddened by the inexplicable loss of Charlie Kirk .. an indomitable force, a culture warrior, and fundamentally, a fine human being whose presence was powerful and whose voice was un-apologetically steadfast.

Charlie was a rare creature in today’s cultural landscape: someone who challenged prevailing norms and called others to do the same—not with quiet neutrality, but with bold conviction. In an era when voices are often diminished, he insisted on being heard .. even if what he said made many uncomfortable. His convictions were rooted in tradition, shaped by faith and family, and radiated through his work with Turning Point USA and beyond.

He encouraged robust debate; he invited scrutiny. His “Prove Me Wrong” table wasn’t just a clever setup ..it was a testament to his belief that strength lies in standing behind what you believe, especially when challenged.

His passing leaves a void in modern cultural discourse. We will miss his fiery intellect, his unapologetic authenticity, and yes, even arguments with him—because they made us think harder, dig deeper, and stand firmer in our own beliefs.

Our hearts ache for his beloved wife, Erika, and their two young children. No public figure, however impactful, can ever replace the role he played in their lives. To them—may you find comfort in the memories you made and the legacy he leaves behind.

May God carry him and bless his family at this time.

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2026 Election, All the Other Stuff, Democrats, Elections, Government Incompetence, Michigan, Michigan Politics, Opinion

Standing

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I see a similarity here.

“Standing.” That magical word judges love to toss around when they want to clear their dockets. If you don’t have skin in the game, you don’t get to play.

Now, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants to codify that same escape hatch into election challenges. According to one of her her shiny new proposals:

“The requirement that the challenger have personal knowledge that the challenged voter is ineligible is not satisfied when the challenger’s basis for their claim is third-hand information such as an online database, United States Postal Service information, or other information from a third-party such as another resident contacted during a house-to-house canvass.”

Translation? If you actually do the work—research the rolls, cross-check the addresses, talk to the neighbors—sorry, still not good enough.

As Patrice Johnson, founder of the Michigan Fair Elections Institute, put it:

“These rules handcuff the clerks and create a bureaucratic quagmire — all while extending the SOS’s overreach. While framed as ‘standardization,’ these rules create significant barriers to legitimate citizen oversight of voter rolls and petitions.”

In other words, the people who should have standing—citizens—are being told to sit down.

Read the rest here: The Midwesterner

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Conservative News, Constitution, Firearms, Liberty, Michigan, Opinion, Philosophy

A Good Man With A Gun

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Yesterday in Traverse City, the unthinkable happened.

A man entered the Walmart on South Airport Rd a little before 5 and began attacking innocent people with a knife. Eleven were injured, six of them in critical condition, five in serious condition. According to a source close to Munson Medical Center, at least one victim may have passed away in the early hours of the morning. (As-yet unofficial)  Our prayers are with all the victims and their families during this horrific time.

But amid the chaos and horror, courage emerged.

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Cronyism, Economy, Government Incompetence, Michigan, Michigan Politics, Opinion, Rent Seeking

$20 Million for a Friend? Go Figure

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What’s worse: corruption… or corruption that gets swept under the rug because everyone in Lansing was too busy playing footsie with “economic development dollars”?

Let’s rewind. There’s a $20 million grant. It went to Fay Beydoun, a former MEDC board member and—oh yeah—a fundraiser and donor for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Now, was this money competitively awarded?  No.

Was it slipped into the 2022 budget as a legislative earmark with no open bidding process?  Yes.

And who controlled both chambers of the Legislature in 2022?  Republicans. Of course.

You remember those guys, right? Always talking about “fiscal responsibility” until there’s a chance to fund some opaque “accelerator” no one’s ever heard of.

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Cronyism, Economy, Healthcare, Liberty, Michigan, Michigan Politics, Opinion, Philosophy, Rent Seeking

Debt, Beds, and Bureaucrats: The Real Healthcare Sickness

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OK, fair points ..as produced by fear mongering Democrats.

Scales seems to believe I’ve spent five decades (yeah–he is being tongue-in-cheek)  at the pulpit preaching some Reagan-era economic gospel, and now, cue the red hats and Chinese manufacturing, the altar’s finally cracked. Nice imagery. But my friend.. let’s turn down the incense for a moment and get serious.  (It’s great discussion–that needs to happen however)

The video shared paints another emotionally charged picture—hospitals bought by private equity, loaded with debt, and discarded like yesterday’s newspapers. And it’s supposed to prove that capitalism—deregulated and unchained—is to blame for failing healthcare in urban OR rural areas.

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Constitution, Cronyism, Economy, Liberty, Michigan, Opinion, Philosophy

Still Missing the Fire (Truck) for the Flames

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But I insist.

My friend Scales is a thoughtful writer, but in this case, he’s wielding a classic rhetorical sleight of hand—introducing a different frustration about private equity (fire truck manufacturing) to distract from my original argument: government-created scarcity is the true culprit in manufactured housing rent spikes.

Let’s talk about that fire truck video.

Yes, fire departments are paying more. Yes, trucks are expensive. But blaming that on private equity alone is like blaming a grocery store for high egg prices during a bird flu outbreak. It’s convenient—but wildly incomplete.

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