Because I wanted something pretty to look at
Just a few quick thoughts on some things I can't ignore...
Before we have a "I was for the iPods before I was against them" moment from the House Democrats, someone needs to grab them by the collar and give them this frame-
"Democrats want to give our children the tools and education they need to succeed in the 21st Century job market. It is time to remind people that Republicans want to cut funding for our schools and that would make our state less competitive for the jobs of the future".
Repeat as necessary. Turn this right back to the reality of the situation.
Do you think you guys can handle that? Or are we going to see Andy Dillon in a tank sometime this week?
C'mon people. If I can figure this out, so can you.
Thanks to the Isabella County Dems for putting up video of Granholm's convention speech. You were right, Christine- it's a good one.
Thanks go to Mark Schauer for his great editorial in the Detroit Free Press. He "gets it"-
For Michigan to emerge strong from the current economic crisis, we need to modernize our tax structure so that investment can and will happen. We need to fix the parts that no longer work, to ensure that Michigan's taxes and revenues are both fair and predictable.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Democrats in the Legislature have a shared goal of giving our children every advantage in the new global economy, providing training and opportunities for workers whose jobs have been shipped out-of-state, and creating a health care system that is second to none.
Michigan Republicans have shown time and again that they are more concerned with political maneuvering. The easy route is to rail against tax increases and ignore the structural problems inherent in our current budget.
Republican leaders in Lansing have stuck to that mantra for far too long. Their refusal to recognize the gravity of the problem is a major factor in the mess we face today.
Mark needs to give some framing lessons to the House.
Thanks go to Kos, Nirmal and Zack for pointing out this article in the Nation. Can only dream about what we could do if we were supported in this endeavor. Thanks go to Zack for listening to me whine. ;-)
Maybe someday...
Thanks again to Paddy who secured me a permanent picture link on Cliff's blog- that is just too cool. I love it when people love da pictures. Makes me all smiley and stuff.
Here's another reminder of spring- hope it comes back soon. I've got a ball game to go to tomorrow...
