Monthly Archives: August 2008

Stay clear of the left-wing Dems

America is a great country — the liberal demos keep saying it. So, why do these left-wingers insist on wanting to change it? Link to originating site

Rogers’ mailing was political

A few days ago, our family received a colorful brochure in the mail from U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton. Link to originating site

It won’t be easy, but Michigan can make a comeback

Labor Day 2008 is at best a tumultuous, stomach-churning time for much of the Michigan’s work force, especially for southeast Michigan and Livingston County. Link to originating site

Carl Welser: The hazards of old battlefields

Old battlefields remain hazardous long after the battle is over. The shouting and dying are done. The blood and carnage eventually seep away. But startling quantities of unexploded ordnance lie hidden among the ruins. Link to originating site

Henson signs with Lions’ practice squad

Drew Henson rejoined the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the day after he was cut by the team when it got down to the 53-man roster limit. Link to originating site

Ice cream engine drives the caboose

Kevin Hoekstra had the same reaction as many who first see it. Link to originating site

Howell volleyball wins tournament title

WARREN — The Howell volleyball team won its division and went 4-2 on the day in Saturday’s Monarch Invitational at Macomb Community College. Link to originating site

Obama is the one to lead our nation

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., hit the nail on the head in his acceptance speech. The disastrous results of President George W. Bush’s economic policies have created the biggest gap in income between the very rich and the middle class. Obama gave specific plans to improve the economy for the working people in this country. Link [...]

Too much rhetoric in Obama speech

I’ve been watching a lot of the Democratic National Convention, including the nomination acceptance speech by Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. It was a first-class show, and to his credit, Obama gave a great speech that demonstrated his ability as one of the best orators of his time. Link to originating site

Can this district be trusted with more tax dollars?

It will be interesting to see how voters in the Brighton Area Schools react to a pair of tax requests that will be placed on the November ballot. Link to originating site