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Red Light Cameras Could Be Coming to Michigan

Mike Adams — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:01:01 +0000

Big Brother may be on his way to Michigan. A new bill was recently introduced that would give local governments across the state permission to install red light cameras at intersections to bust drivers for speeding and other moving violations.

Michigan Lawmakers Regulate Common Sense and Fireworks

Mike Adams — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:15 +0000

Michigan residents could have a less than explosive summer. That’s because lawmakers are considering an amendment to the state’s fireworks laws because even though they generated a substantial amount of revenue last summer, they also produced a lynch mob of complainants.

Detroit Woman Fed Up With City Officials, Says She Can Do a Better Job [VIDEO]

Sarge — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:39:20 +0000

We all know times are tough both here in Flint and with our neighbors to the south in Detroit. Luckily we have someone who, even though it doesn't look like she can even manage her lawn that well, is willing to step forth and try to improve and even possibly run the city of Detroit.

Michigan Residents May Have to Pee In a Cup to Receive Welfare Benefits

Mike Adams — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:22:24 +0000

If you want to get on welfare in Michigan, prepare to pee in a cup. Earlier this week, the Michigan House voted to pass some controversial legislation that would mandate that some welfare recipients pass a drug screen, as well as make sure their children get to school in order to keep their welfare benefits. [...]

Michigan Judge Holds Self in Contempt of Court During Hearing [VIDEO]

Sarge — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:25:16 +0000

I guess when Ionia County 64A District Court Judge Raymond Voet posted the policy that says electronic devices that cause a disturbance during court sessions will result in the owner being cited with contempt, he mean business. And that rule applies to everyone, including the Judge.

New Michigan Laws Officially Hit the Books Starting Thursday

Mike Adams — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:35:49 +0000

There are a plethora of new Michigan laws scheduled to officially hit the books over the course of the next several days, most of which will exist as a mere fingerbang in the crawl of the average lawbiding citizen, while others will likely serve to savagely grudge hump the hooligans with their heads buried in the sand.

Actor From 'The Bible' That Plays Satan Looks a Lot Like… [PHOTOS]

Sarge — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:33:06 +0000

Facebook, Twitter, and the internet lit up last night shortly after the History Channel aired its latest episode of it newest series "The Bible". What was the big deal that had the social media outlets buzzing? Lets just say the actor that portrayed Satan bears an uncanny resemblance to someone pretty important to American citizens

China Selling Canned Air

Sarge — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:55:52 +0000

Not sure if this will catch on or not…I mean….air…in a can…that’s like selling bottled wat…..ter. Ummm. Never mind. Either way. somebody should get Mel Brooks on the phone. When some or maybe even most of us first saw or heard of the idea of canned air we were watching Mel Brook’s outlandish and hilarious [...]

Michigan Civil Rights Group Wants to Scalp the Use of American Indian Mascots in Schools

Mike Adams — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:06:59 +0000

Sports team mascots are symbols of racism, according to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights who, earlier last week, requested that the use of mascots, names, slogans and other imagery of the American Indian be banned from the Michigan school system.

Sandy Hook Father Speaks To Congress About Gun Control And Home Safety

Chris Monroe — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:37:47 +0000

Regardless of your stance on gun control, this father from Newtown makes some valid points. He obviously has a firm believe about how to protect his home and asks some great questions to congress about their legislation. What do you think?

Sandy Hook Victim's Father Heckled By Gun Advocate at Legislative Hearing [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:27:47 +0000

Mark Mattioli, who lost his 6-year old son in the Newton, Conn. school shooting, was giving an emotional speech about his son and gun control when he was interrupted by an enthusiast of the 2nd Amendment.

'Star Wars' News: White House Nixes Death Star Plans

Damon Houx — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:37:48 +0000

For whatever reason, 'Star Wars' fans petitioned the White House wanting the United States to make a Death Star. That the country our the government has no interest in making one is no surprise. But the Chief of the Science and Space Branch at the White House Office of Management and Budget Paul Shawcross responded to the petition in the nerdiest way possible.

Memes Have the Answers to All of America's Problems… Or Do They?

Tree Riddle — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:56:10 +0000

If you spend any amount of time on Facebook, one of your friends have probably shared one of these “The Opposite of What America Does” memes. Check out some of the more popular ones and see if the claims they make are accurate here. Verdict: True Actually, the minimum wage in Australia is $15.96/hr or [...]

Who the Hell Were Those Other Dudes on the 2012 Presidential Ballot?

Tree Riddle — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:19:35 +0000

If, like us, you're not super into politics, then there's a good chance that you didn't know who the other candidates running for President were. So we decided to give you a quick introduction to the three other candidates you've never heard of, but saw on Michigan's 2012 Presidential ballot. Virgil H. Goode Jr. U.S. [...]

President Obama's Re-Election Victory Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:49:07 +0000

On Nov. 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States of America by the American people after clinching 303 electoral votes (270 votes are needed for the presidency).

Planning to Tweet or Instagram Your Ballot? You May Be Committing a Felony

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:53:35 +0000

Voting in a presidential election is pretty exciting. And, these days, when we do something exciting we want to tell the world about it through social network sites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

But while there may be a temptation to take a photo of your completed ballot and post it on the internet with pride, it's not a very good idea. In fact in states like Wisconsin it's a felony to let anybody else see your ballot or a photo of your ballot.

The Funniest Election Day 2012 Memes

Emerald Catron — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:28:15 +0000

Yesterday was the day for voting for in our Grumpy Cat Look-Alike Poll. Today is the day for voting for actual elected officials. (And in our Grumpy Cat Look-Look-Alike Poll, because it takes like a second. Seriously.) Here are the best memes about voting we could find, and we even tried to keep in nonpartisan, which was pretty hard, because have you noticed how people on the internet have strong opinions? Enjoy!

Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Issues a $1 Million Challenge to Donald Trump

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:00:32 +0000

The big "October Surprise" that Donald Trump promised would shake up the presidential election turned out just to the Donald looking for more attention.

Now another rich guy has joined the million dollar charity challenge. This time, however, it's Trump who's getting "double dog dared" to do something for money.

Shinedown, Mastodon, Anthrax + More Cast Their Vote for The President of Rock

Tree Riddle — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:11:16 +0000

Over the last year, we've asked bands like Shinedown, Theory of a Deadman, and Mastodon who they would vote for if there was a President of Rock. Find out what they said and let us know what you think here.

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Voices Support for Affordable Care Act

Chad Bowar — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:25:15 +0000

With the presidential election just over two weeks away, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has teamed up with filmmaker Jesse Dylan in a video encouraging people to vote only for Congressional candidates that support the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare (watch below).