"That's Saul, folks!"Michigan Republican Party Blog

Immigration...A good article worth reading

http://www.opinionjournal.com/federation/feature/?id=110008448

Principled Immigration
This country needs more people.

BY MARY ANN GLENDON
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 12:01 a.m. EDT

Not for the first time, the world finds itself in an age of great movements of peoples. And once again, the United States is confronted with the challenge of absorbing large numbers of newcomers. There are approximately 200 million migrants and refugees worldwide, triple the number estimated by the U.N. only 17 years ago. In the United States alone, about a million new immigrants have entered every year since 1990, bringing the total immigrant population to more than 35 million, the largest number in the nation's history. Though Americans take justifiable pride in our history as a "nation of immigrants," the challenges are more complex than those the nation previously surmounted. For sending and receiving countries alike, this is a time of exceptional stress--and yet, a moment that offers opportunities as well...

...Overshadowing all other concerns is alarm over the fact that there are 11 or 12 million immigrants in the United States who have entered or remained in the country illegally. To comprehend the depth of feeling attached to that issue, one has to keep in mind that there is no country on Earth where legal values play a more prominent role in the nation's conception of itself than the United States. That was one of the first things Tocqueville noticed in his travels here in the early 1830s, and, as the country has grown larger and more diverse, its reliance on legal values has become ever more salient. In the culture struggles of the late twentieth century, Americans had to rely more heavily than ever on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the rule of law to serve as unifying forces. Persons who come from societies bound together by shared history, stories, songs, and images can easily overlook or underrate the importance of this aspect of United States culture. Persons who come from societies where formal law is associated with colonialism may well find the United States' emphasis on legality rather strange. But no solution to the challenges of immigration is likely to succeed without taking it into account...

http://www.opinionjournal.com/federation/feature/?id=110008448

Articles of Interst 5-31-06

Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema and House Speaker Craig DeRoche today announced the formation of the Special Joint Committee on Economic Growth to study options for replacing the state's Single Business Tax and recommend a replacement plan to the Legislature no later than Dec. 1.  Petitions to eliminate the SBT where turned in yesterday led by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson.  With petitions in hand, the Governor canNOT again veto the repeal of the SBT and the legislature will have an alternative plan in place by the end of the year.  Republican leadership at work!!!

Suzanne Miller Allen announced today that she will be leaving as Chief of State to Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema by the end of the month.  Suzanne is an old, old friend of mine who has proven to be an effective administrator, campaigner, political strategist and most importantly a great mom (and probably wife J).  I still remember nominating Suzanne for Third Vice Chairman back in 1989, while I held my oldest son in my arms talking about the future of the Republican party.  Anyways, I wish her all the best and am sure she’ll be a great asset wherever she ends up.

Victory Centers everywhere!  They’re open, across the state we had official opening for victory centers as volunteers and supporter start making calls, going door to door and registering new voters.  We have set very aggressive goals for this year and we need your help to make them happen.  We win and lose on the margins, and our local volunteer efforts have consistently been the difference between winning and losing.  Yesterday and today I’ve been travelling across the state for many of their “official” openings.

Please volunteer and do what you can for the team!

Reports from the field are the Democrats were very active in all the Memorial Day parades…more than usual.  I think we can expect them out during the 4th of July as well.  So please lend a hand at your local parade, help pass our literature and give our candidates the exposure they need.

Oakland County Chairman Dennis Cowan filled me in on some of their weekend activities as he walked parade routes with Congressman Joe Knollenberg.  They ended up following Senator Levin and Congressman Levin who were busy introducing the new Levin entering the political arena, taking a leave from his Washington DC job to run here in Michigan.

Prayer Request:  Sandra Blank of Monroe county is in critical condition.  After spending Sunday helping set up our victory center she had a head on collision while riding her motorcycle home that evening.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Saul Anuzis

Articles of Interest 5-30-06

This week the annual Detroit Chamber of Commerce Mackinac Conference starts.  Governor Granholm has said she is looking forward to an aggressive campaign because this campaign is going to be one of “choices”.  Oh yeh!

And what a choice.  Under Governor Granholm, Michigan has been losing ONE job every TWENTY minutes…depending on the month, it’s been up to ONE job every TEN minutes…the bottom line…the Governor has been working “her jobs plan” for almost four years and it hasn’t worked.

Question:  Are you better off today than you were four years ago?

Question: Do you know a neighbor or friend who has lost a job or whose company is in bankruptcy or contemplating bankruptcy?

Question:  Why have we come out of a 32 state recession and 49 OTHER states have gained over 5.3 million new jobs since August 2003 while ONLY Michigan continues to lose jobs?

Leadership matters…not being beholden to special interest groups matter…having the wisdom and practical business experience to turn things around matters.

The Granholm campaign folks have said they have some “great” negative ads ready to roll.  Notice, the DeVos for Governor campaign has now rolled out some 5 different ads, never mentioning the Governor by name, never taking any shots at the jobs she has done…instead talking about Dick’s values, vision and hopes for Michigan…a positive, optimistic message for Michigan.

Either way Granholm’s folks start throwing mud, wether it’s the Granholm for Governor, MI Democratic Party or her super secret slush fund – Partnership for Progress…if you can’t run on a record of high unemployment, highest foreclosure rates, high bankruptcy rates, low housing appreciation and our kids graduating college and going elsewhere for a job…I guess you go negative?

Dick DeVos is offering a real choice and the voters of Michigan are ready for real leadership.  Stay tuned.

Saul Anuzis

God Bless America

Articles of Interest 5-28 & 29-05

I combined the last two days clips into one.  Yesterday was the last day of my kid’s basketball tournament, one of my sons brought home a second place medal…the others heard the ‘ol story, it’s doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.  However, we all agreed it’s better to win!

One reason we have the options and all the freedoms we enjoy here in America is because of the men and women who have served our country and the many who gave their lives in the ultimate sacrifice for us.

So take a moment today and remember what makes this country so great, so unique.  I was looking for a quote to use this morning and came across how Newt Gingrich described the “difference” between us and them.  I think it fits well:

The Declaration of Independence was heavily influenced by the Magna Carta, a contract of rights between the English king and his barons and generally regarded as the first great step toward guaranteed liberties in Britain. The Declaration of Independence, however, had a clear difference from the English concept of rights—the Founding Fathers believed our rights come from God, not the king (or the state). Here you can see the original Declaration with its assertions:

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary to . . . assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them . . .

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

This is both the beginning and the heart of American independence. Our rights come from our Creator.

Saul Anuzis

Articles of Interest 5-27-06

Sorry about the long delay, but…

..three of my four boys are in a basketball tournament this weekend and I had to head out by 7:30 this morning and got to see all three play most of their games.  That may not sound like much to many, but given my schedule over the last year this is a bonus weekend for me….although driving to all the various locations makes me feel like I’m trying to hit three Lincoln Day Dinners is one night!!!

That’s it’ for the comentary…have a great weekend!

"America" banned

http://info.detnews.com/paynetoon/details.cfm?id=992

Articles of Interest 5-26-06

As the state budget is being put together, Republicans are holding tough and are on track to balance the budget, living within our means….keeping taxes down and not bonding/mortgaging away our children’s future.  Pay attention….it our taxes!

Howard Dean has shot off his intemperate mouth again, this time offending traditional families in Michigan and across the country with his incendiary comments about gay marriage and suggestion that the vast majority of Americans who support matrimony only between a man and woman are bigots.  Nearly twenty states passed marriage protection amendments in the last election, including several of Mr. Dean’s ‘Blue States,’ including Michigan.

Governor Granholm and Senator Stabenow should call on their party’s chairman to apologize for offending mainstream Michigan families, or they should disavow him as someone unworthy of leading a national political party.  This isn’t your father’s Democratic party…is it?

The Wall Street Journal highlighted our Governor’s race in their “Political Diary” in yesterday’s edition:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2006/05/granholm_strugg.html

And Democratic state Chairman Mark Brewer found Dick DeVos “refreshing”…vs. trying to defend Governor Granholm’s failed policies:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2006/05/brewer_finds_de.html

In another bizarre move, Governor Granholm vetoed an appropriation to provide free state id’s for the poor.  Hypocritically, the Governor complains that requiring photo id’s to insure fair and honest elections,  photo id would be a burden on the poor….OK Governor, which is it???  Looks like politics as usual for this Governor.

New York’s Governor George Pataki made his second visit this year to Michigan yesterday.  Before joining the Michigan Republicans for a fundraiser luncheon, he visited with Sheriff Mike Bouchard at their new headquarters in Pontiac.  Sheriff Bouchard showed the Governor their memorial to Michigan’s “fallen heroes” that has been erected in front of the Oakland County Complex.  Then Governor Pataki met with over 50 “first responders” and thanked those who had come out to NY as the 9-11 attack rocked our country.

At least 27 law enforcement and firemen made the the journey on September 11th to NY to lend a hand…before being asked.  Sheriff Bouchard introduced those members to the Governor.  The Governor then presented Bouchard with an American flag that had been flown over “Ground Zero”.  The most moving moment was when the Governor came out into the crowd and personally thanked each and every member who came to New York.  He took the time to sign “Ground Zero” badges and take pictures with each and every officer.

Afterwards, Pataki was our guest at a major donor fundraising luncheon at Greg and Laura Packer’s home.  With the sun shinning, Governor Pataki introduced Keith Butler and Mike Bouchard as two of the Senate’s best chances to gain a Republican seat in the U.S. Senate.  He also compared his experience during his first race against then Governor Cuomo in New York to that of our opportunity here in Michigan.  He drew many comparison between his race and that of Dick DeVos.  The Governor was very optimistic about Republican chances in Michigan and said he looked forward to coming back to help us anyway he can. Holly Hughes, Jane Abraham among others had a great conversation with the Governor.

He clearly made a positive impression on everyone he met.  A few donor/fundraisers said they were “surprised” and “impressed” by the Governor.  One mentioned, “He could sell”.

Saul Anuzis

Brewer finds DeVos refreshing...

An oldie but a goodie...I found this today and thought it should be resurrected.

BREWER FINDS DEVOS REFRESHING!!!

"GRANHOLM STRUGGLES"

May 25, 2006

In today's Political Diary:

Granholm Struggling

For the third time in two weeks, a poll has come out showing Michigan Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm trailing Republican challenger Dick DeVos. The latest survey has Ms. Granholm behind Mr. DeVos by three points, 45-42, while two surveys conducted during the first week of May showed Ms. Granholm down one point to Mr. DeVos.

Ms. Granholm's problems are twofold. First, she faces a challenger with bottomless pockets. One reason for Mr. DeVos's rise in the polls is that he's spent an estimated $4 million since mid-February saturating the airwaves with ads, while Ms. Granholm has yet to launch a paid media campaign for her reelection bid.

The bigger issue facing Ms. Granholm, however, is the

Michigan

economy. Data released this week from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the state's unemployment rate jumping four-tenths of a percent in April to 7.2% -- two and a half points higher than the national average. While some of the service sectors of

Michigan

's economy are showing very modest growth, the all-important manufacturing sector continues to contract, shedding 3.1% over the last twelve months.

Ms. Granholm has been scrambling to create the perception of positive economic momentum. A trip to

Japan

last week netted commitments from a dozen companies for more than $80 million worth of investment in

Michigan

and an estimated 400-plus jobs. This week Ms. Granholm signed legislation shifting millions of dollars worth of road projects scheduled for 2007 forward into the election year, a move she says will eventually produce another 7,100 jobs.

It may not be enough. If the economy continues to sputter, Mr. DeVos's biggest asset in this race may turn out not to be his vast wealth but his experience as a successful businessman. "I understand how to turn around an enterprise that is in serious decline," he told a group at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, "When I look at

Michigan

, I see the same challenges, and I know the same approach will work." If voters agree, Governor Granholm could find herself among

Michigan

's unemployed come the end of this year.

-- Tom Bevan, executive editor of RealClearPolitics.com

Articles of Interst 5-25-06

Our “Cool City Tour” to 5 different cities was a great success.  We picked up TV, radio and print coverage of the fact everyone of  Michigan’s cities would be much cooler if they had jobs.  We used this as an opportunity to point out the fact that Governor Granholm continues to lead by press release…and a press release is not a plan…especially if there is ultimately no measurable action to save or create jobs.

I repeat myself, but, we are in a single state recession, there have been over 5.3 million jobs created in the United States since August of 2003.  Every other state is gaining jobs, participating in a national recovery except one.

SOS Terri Lynn Land will be opening TWO campaign headquarters around the state in early June.  We are all invited to attend.  Please mark your calendars and for more information go to:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2006/05/sos_terri_lynn_.html

Strategic Vision released a new poll yesterday that showed Dick DeVos actually leading against Jennifer Granholm and Mike Bouchard and Keith Butler challenging Debbie Stabenow this November.

Please remember, polls are no more than a snap shot in time…we will be in for a very close election for both the Governorship and the U.S. Senate seat….but you can’t help but be pleased with these early numbers and how our candidates are trending up.

For complete poll results and more information go to:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2006/05/new_strategic_v.html

At next week’s Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference, initially, Dick DeVos and Governor Jennifer Granholm were scheduled to meet in debate about Michigan’s most pressing issues. Now, they will only be giving back-to-back speeches. With the amount of attention given to the conference every year, it is a shame that the Governor refuses to engage in debate. The members of the Chamber PAC deserve a debate; the citizens of Michigan deserve a debate. Perhaps Governor Granholm doesn’t debate because she doesn’t have a real solution to stand on. 

Here is a great editorial written by Oakland County Judge Michael Warren about the latest moved by Michigan’s Department of Education.  Keith Butler issued a release today which I believe reflects the views of most of us when he said: “I know it is not politically correct to say this but, Thank God for Judge Warren for bringing this outrage to our attention.”  To see Judge Warren’s editorial go to:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2006/05/america_america.html

Later today Governor George Pataki will be visiting Oakland County.  He will stop by the “Fallen Heroes” memorial in Oakland County and then proceed to a luncheon fundraiser at Greg Packers home for the MI GOP.  Governor Pataki is actively exploring the possibility of entering the 2008 Presidential sweepstakes and is making his second visit to Michigan this year.

Saul Anuzis

America - American: Great Editorial

Keep 'America' in Michigan schools

State bureaucrats want to do what Stalin, Osama could only dream about

Micheal Warren

C ensoring the word "America" from our own schools is something Josef Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Osama bin Laden would never have thought possible. Michigan has done it without a whimper.

In perhaps a well-intentioned, but pernicious example of political correctness, the Michigan Department of Education is attempting to ban the "America" and "American" from our public schools. Even though the word "America" appears in the department's own civics and government benchmarks, the department's style protocol for the Michigan Education Assessment Program requires that "America" and "Americans" be expunged from our testing and grade level expectations. Last week, the department ordered that our hard-working teachers not utter the words...

A must read.....for the complete editorial go to:

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006605240307

Granholm can run...but can she hide???

Governor Jennifer Granholm continues to dodge debates, doing all she can to avoid showing up on stage with Dick DeVos.  Afer hearing Dick yesterday at the Detroit Economics Club...I can image the advise she is getting...get use to that "rose garden" strategy.

Initially, at next week’s Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinaw Policy Conference, Dick DeVos and Governor Jennifer Granholm were scheduled to meet in debate about Michigan’s most pressing issues. Now, they will only be giving back-to-back speeches. With the amount of attention given to the conference every year, it is a shame that the Governor refuses to engage in debate. The members of the Chamber PAC deserve a debate; the citizens of Michigan deserve a debate. Perhaps Governor Granholm doesn’t debate because she doesn’t have a real solution to stand on.

Below is a blog DeVos Campaign Manager Greg McNeilly posted.  I think it says it well:

Blog posted by Greg McNeilly

Going anywhere, doing anything to dodge debates…

As the Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference approaches, it is evident that the Governor will “go anywhere and do anything” to dodge debating Dick DeVos.

In November, our campaign received an invitation from the Chamber to participate in a debate with the Governor during the annual PAC Event on Thursday, June 1.

This week, we received the final schedule where Dick DeVos and the Governor will have back-to-back speeches.

First a debate; now a speech.  Interesting.  It’s clear the governor’s former campaign chairman Dennis Archer was able to protect his candidate from debates before he left.

It’s sad, really.  Members of the Chamber PAC deserve a real exchange of ideas, not another performance – I mean speech – from the Governor where no solution is offered for the single-state recession we find ourselves in today.

Maybe the Governor won’t debate because she doesn’t have a solution or a plan.

SOS Terri Lynn Land opens Campaing HQs

You are invited!

You and your family and friends are cordially invited to join Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land for the LAND 2006 Campaign Headquarters Open House! Please plan to attend to help Secretary Land kick off her reelection effort this November.

Join us at either of our two open houses! Free to all and fun for all ages:

Tuesday, June 6th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
At the Grandville LAND 2006 Campaign Headquarters,
4565 Wilson SW, Grandville
Located across the street from the Rivertown Crossings Mall

And

Wednesday, June 7th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
At the Royal Oak LAND 2006 Campaign Headquarters
300 East 4th Street, Royal Oak
Located across the street from the VFW Hall Acorn Post

We need YOU for a great campaign! Please RSVP to Kelli Saunders at kelli@terrilynnland.com or 616-530-1206

For more information please go to:

www.terrilynnland.com

New Strategic Vision Poll

Below are the results of a three-day poll of likely voters in the state of Michigan. Results are based on telephone interviews with 1200 likely voters in Michigan, aged 18+, and conducted May 19-21, 2006. The margin of sampling error is ±3 percentage points.

13. If the election for Governor were held today, whom would you vote for Jennifer Granholm, the Democrat or Dick DeVos, the Republican?
Dick DeVos 45%
Jennifer Granholm 42%
Undecided 13%

14. If the primary for United States Senator were held today, whom would you vote for Mike Bouchard, Keith Butler or Jerry Zandstra? (Republicans Only)
Mike Bouchard 39%
Keith Butler 29%
Jerry Zandstra 15%
Undecided 17%

15. If the election for United States Senate were held today, whom would you vote for Debbie Stabenow, the Democrat or Mike Bouchard, the Republican?
Debbie Stabenow 48%
Mike Bouchard 36%
Undecided 16%

16. If the election for United States Senate were held today, whom would you vote for Debbie Stabenow, the Democrat or Keith Butler, the Republican?
Debbie Stabenow 51%
Keith Butler 33%
Undecided 16%

For complete poll numbers go to:

http://www.strategicvision.biz/political/michigan_poll_052406.htm

Articles of Interest 5-24-06

Dick DeVos knocked it out of the park by delivering a great speech at the Detroit Economics Club.  He laid out his 7-point vision necessary to turn Michigan around.  I joined the groupduring lunch and made a point of scanning the crowd throughout the speech.  He had everyone’s attention as these community leaders were introduced to a man who is confident of his abilities, clearly has a vision of how to lead and someone committed to being a partner with folks across Michigan to bring a Michigan Renaissance.

I talked to Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land yesterday and she said that the initial review of the petitions filed by the Zandstra campaign did NOT meet the minimum number required by law.  She also informed me that a third party filed a complaint that challenged approximately another 3,000 signatures for not being those of qualified registered voters.  After a number of press calls late in the afternoon, I issued the following statement:

“The law on this matter is clear: A candidate for US Senate must submit between a minimum of 15,000 and maximum of 30,000 valid registered voter signatures. Two candidates - Mike Bouchard and Keith Butler - each submitted the maximum number, showing the breadth of support and depth of organization necessary to wage viable statewide campaigns. It appears that one candidate - Jerry Zandstra - did not submit enough valid signatures to meet that minimum requirement and will not appear on the ballot.”

“I am completely satisfied with the two remaining candidates and confident that either Keith Butler or Mike Bouchard will defeat Debbie Stabenow in November.”

For more info go to:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2006/05/two_qualified_t.html

Michigan Republican Victory Center Directors along with our Field Staff just completed their second day of training and orientation at the headquarters.  Various staff Directors and others are going through the programs we will be implementing over the next 6 months.  We have another full day of sessions planned.  I am committed to working with all of you to insure we have the best possible ground game to provide our candidates with the best support we can.

Oakland and Macomb county GOP folks are participating in a Campaign Finance Law Compliance workshop with Henrietta Tow.  We continue to send our staff out to county’s that request assistance and training on voter vault or campaign finance law.  Please, if you have any questions or would like some help, we have the resources available and are willing to help whenever we can.

Saul Anuzis

Two Qualified to Seek Republican Nomination

After numerous press calls this afternoon, I called Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and confirmed that the Zandstra campaign had NOT filed enough qualified signatures to qualify for the August primary ballot.  At approximately 3:30pm today, an additional third party complaint was filed that challenged the validity of over 3,000 signatures on the nominating petition claiming they were not those of registered voters.

I issued the following statement:

Anuzis Statement on Zandstra Petitions
                                                                                                                                         Lansing, MI – Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saulius “Saul” Anuzis issued the following statement regarding the possibility that Jerry Zandstra may not have enough valid signatures to be on the ballot:

“The law on this matter is clear: A candidate for US Senate must submit between a minimum of 15,000 and maximum of 30,000 valid registered voter signatures. Two candidates - Mike Bouchard and Keith Butler - each submitted the maximum number, showing the breadth of support and depth of organization necessary to wage viable statewide campaigns. It appears that one candidate - Jerry Zandstra - did not submit enough valid signatures to meet that minimum requirement and will not appear on the ballot.

“I am completely satisfied with the two remaining candidates and confident that either Keith Butler or Mike Bouchard will defeat Debbie Stabenow in November.”

Articles of Interest 5-23-06

Dick DeVos received another major endrosement from a “jobs provider” group, the Michigan Retailers Association.  DeVos spokesman John Truscott said: "We are excited to have the endorsement of MRA. The support of an organization that employs hundreds of thousands of people in our state — almost one in five jobs comes from the retail industry — reinforces that Dick DeVos is a leader with the retail and business experience necessary to provide the change we need to turn Michigan's economy around."

Michigan’s Congressman Joe Schwarz was front and center at an anti-tax rally held by Republican Congressmen in Washington.  To see the full story and Joe’s photo in US News and World Report go to:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2006/05/schwarz_at_anti.html

Bruce and Susan Yuille of  VOIP provider Quick Connect USA hosted a wonderful event at their home in Clarkston.  The “castle” provided a great backdrop for our Oakland county Dollar-A-Day event, which had over 100 participants throughout the evening.  Everyone had a great time and I heard some rumblings about a “pool party” post the state convention at the “Rock”…more info to follow!

A special thanks to Mat Dunaskiss and his host committee for putting together a great event.  I thought the Peruvian after dinner drinks were especially tasty.

Rep. Jack Hoogendyk has introduced a bill in the Michigan legislature to make English the official language in Michigan.  Some legislators and others are arguing that it is somehow an insult to immigrants and an unnecessary intrusion.

My family emigrated from Lithuania, we have held on to much our culture, many of our traditions and yes the language.  My sons all speak Lithuanian, have received their sacraments through our Lithuanian Catholic church….etc.

NEVER, have we contemplated or expected that state, federal or any other forms be translated into my parent’s native language.  I grew up in the city of Detroit speaking Lithuanian, most of my friends were kids from Lithuanian families….so I didn’t “have to” learn to speak Lithuanian until the first grade.  In fact, I almost didn’t make it out of the first grade because my language skills hadn’t developed enough.  They didn’t offer to bring in a Lithuanian speaking teacher?  But lucky for me, my second grade teacher lived two houses down the street from us and took me on as an additional challenge.  I’m sure only the first of many when it came to me!?!

Anyways, people “choose” to come to America because of the opportunities, freedoms and future for their families that being an American could mean.  I am proud to be a first generation American and am awe struck by the the simplicity yet power of documents such as our Constitution and Bill of Rights.  A unique concept and basis for a country…that we the people, are endowed by our Creator with certain inaliable rights.

I am all for “legal” immigration.  Newt Gingrich refers to this as “patriotic immigration”, a concept that makes sure that immigrants understand the history and philosophy behind the great country we call the United States of America.

I’m sorry I’m rambling on….but I can’t tell you how frustrated I am watching the utter disregard and disrespect for our county as illegal immigrants, foreign governments and left wing demagogues evoke the emotions of fear, guilt and self-righteousness about the current situation at hand.

When folks compare the Berlin Wall, which kept millions of people in bondage and denied them fundamental freedoms and basic human rights,  to safe and secure  borders, I‘m just not sure what to say.  Can people be so ignorant.  Have we forgotten the lessons off history?

Anyways, we all have work to do…so I apologize for my rantings.  But my friends, let me conclude by saying… may God bless America!

Saul Anuzis

Schwarz at anti-tax rally

The GOP's Tax Windfall

Cuts put the growth vs. equality debate back on the table

By Silla Brush

5/22/06

Michigan's Congressman Joe Schwarz, front and center!

Amid weeks of sliding poll numbers, President Bush and Republican lawmakers have been clawing for any political win to rally their base voters as they head into the fall elections. They found one last week in a five-year, $70 billion tax cut.

For complete post go to:

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/060522/22taxes.htm

Granholm's Japan Junket...

Detroit News

Daily beef

Give us the T-shirt

May 22, 2006

Gov. Jennifer went to Japan, and all Michigan got was a hundred or so lousy jobs. If that many. Most of the jobs the governor boasts of capturing during her just-completed tour of Japan were already in the works before she left. Rather than an economic opportunity trip, it looks like it was a Granholm campaign gimmick paid for by state taxpayers.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060522/OPINION01/605220341&SearchID=73245324317913