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28 Apr 09

Detroit City Council Session Turns Crazy: Complete with Racism and Hymn Singing « Republican Ranting

Well, if people already didn’t think that Detroit City officials were wacky, this is sure to change their mind. I heard about this driving home for spring break this weekend, and decided that I HAD to write something about this.

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Politics Racism Detroit Fox School City Council Wayne County NBC L. Brooks Patterson Oakland Mayor Monica Conyers Ken Cockrel Martha Reeves Pontiac WDIV Governor Macomb Race Card Ku Klux Klan KKK Barbara-Rose Collins Oak

30 Mar 09

11-Year-Old Shoots Dad’s Pregnant Fiancee; Should Be Charged As An Adult « Republican Ranting

Alright, so I just heard about this story and figured I’d give my input. This story comes out of Wampum, Pennsylvania: 11-year-old Jordan Anthony Brown (pictured on the left; photo courtesy of the Lawrence County Prison) shot and killed his dad’s pregnant fiancee at point blank range, and is now being charged as an adult. Brown allegedly shot the woman with his 20-gauge shotgun in the back of the head. He had wrapped the shotgun in a sheet to muffle the sound

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11-Year-Old Attorney Charles Adamo Christopher Brown Court Case crime Criminal David Elisco Death District gun Jack Houk jail Jason Kraner John Bongivengo Jordan Kenzie Lawrence County Prison Warde

17 Feb 09

Lucie Kim Frivolously Sues Miley Cyrus Over “Racist” Picture « Republican Ranting

Alright, so I heard about this story yesterday, and it really got my blood boiling. Not because I’m terribly offended by Miley Cyrus, but because lawsuits in America have reached such an asinine stage.

22 Jan 09

Illinois House Votes to Impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich « Republican Ranting

The Illinois House of Representatives, just in the past hour, voted to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich (D), 114-1. The only representative voting against impeachment was Milton Patterson (D-South Chicago). Representative Elga Jefferies (D-Chicago) voted “present.” Typical Cook County politics, if you ask me. I commend the other 114 representatives who voted in the affirmative to impeach Governor Blagojevich. This will no go to the Senate, who will decide whether or not to remove Blagojevich from office.

18 Dec 08

Another Perspective on the Auto Bailout « Republican Ranting

I came across a column by economist Thomas Sowell this morning entitled “Postponing Reality,” and I’d just like to discuss part of this column with you:
We are told that the collapse of the Big Three automakers in Detroit would have repercussions across the country, causing mass layoffs among firms that supply the automobile makers with parts, and shutting down automobile dealerships from coast to coast.

16 Dec 08

Michigan House of Representatives Votes 68-32 to Ban Texting While Driving « Republican Ranting

On December 4th, the Michigan House of Representatives voted on House Bill 5117, A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 602b.

09 Dec 08

Parents of 2 Suspended Cheerleaders File Lawsuit Over Nude Photos « Republican Ranting

Alright, so here’s a story I heard about that’s supposed to be featured on the news tonight, but I figured I’d go digging and just do the story now: On Monday the parents of two Bothell High School cheerleaders filed a lawsuit in the King County Superior Court against the Northshore School District (in Washington). The suit alleges that school officials acted unfairly when they suspended the girls from the squad earlier this year after nude photos of the teens circulated through the student body via text messages.

04 Nov 08

Get Out and Vote Today (and Volunteer)! « Republican Ranting

Hey everybody - I just wanted to make sure you remember to get out and vote today. I also want to make one final plea to voters (especially Michiganders): don’t vote straight ticket. That is an uneducated vote. Go out and research ALL of the candidates, and vote for the best one.

23 Oct 08

It’s All Tied Up in Michigan’s 9th Congressional District! « Republican Ranting

A poll that came out from Mitchell Research & Communications (done earlier in October) shows that the race for Michigan’s 9th Congressional district is all tied up at 43% each, which leaves 14% for undecideds and other candidates (who’ll probably get around 4-5%). So that leaves around 10% still up for grabs.

11 Oct 08

“Barack Osama” Listed as Candidate on Ballot in Rensselaer County, New York « Republican Ranting

In Rensselaer county New York, some funny typing went on when the absentee ballot was made up. In row 1A for the Presidential election, “Barack Osama” is listed instead of “Barack Obama.”

07 Oct 08

A Plea to All Michigan Voters (And Any Other Voters, Really) « Republican Ranting

Folks, I’m going to be straight with you here. I think we all know that it’s going to take a miracle for McCain to win Michigan (I won’t say it’s impossible - I’ve learned my lesson once before).

04 Sep 08

Live: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Pleading Guilty to Charges, Expected to Resign « Republican Ranting

This is happening live. Kwame Kilpatrick is about to plead guilty, and he’s expected to resign as Mayor of Detroit.
The judge (supposed to be Judge David Groner, but I never saw anything that said anything today confirming that’s who the judge was) is now informing him of what right’s he is giving up (trial by jury, being assumed innocent until proven guilty, being able to testify, being able to cross examine witnesses, appeal this case).

05 Aug 08

I’m a Republican, And I’m Voting For a Tax for the Detroit Zoo « Republican Ranting

Well, this is a decision that wasn’t exactly easy for me to make, but now that I’ve made it, I’m confident that I made the right decision. I have decided that I will vote for the 0.1 mill to help fund the Detroit Zoo (a copy of the proposals can be found below). The zoo is located in Oakland County. The mill would be imposed for 10 years, from 2008 through 2017. If it passes, it is expected to raise a total of $14,968,031.11 if it passes in all 3 counties, as it is expected to.

18 Jul 08

Teachers Sue Detroit Public Schools for Firing Them Illegally and Disobeying a Court Order « Republican Ranting

Here’s a story that I wanted to break last night, but because I only heard 2/3 of the story when the 2 teachers went on the radio, I decided to hold off until a newspaper article was printed, so I could catch the whole story.
The husband and wife teachers, Steve Conn and Heather Miller are suing the Detroit Public Schools (DPS)

07 Jul 08

Minneapolis Teen Tries to Sell His Vote on Ebay, Now Faces Charges « Republican Ranting

Well, here’s a story you don’t hear too often. A 19-year-old from Minneapolis (a student from the University of Minnesota) has been charged with a felony (bribery, treating, and soliciting) in the Hennepin County District Court on Thursday for putting his (presidential election) vote up on eBay. The bidding started at $10, and he would vote for the candidate of the winning bidder’s choice, or he would not vote at all if that’s what the winner wished. He said that he would take a picture of his ballot to prove it.

04 May 08

Dennis Lennox Suspends House Campaign After Incumbent Elsenheimer Decides to Run for Re-election for His Michigan House Seat « Republican Ranting

Well, I was in Jackson today and I thought I overheard somebody saying something about Michigan Representative Kevin Elsenheimer (from the 105th district, which was going to have quite an exciting primary) ending his campaign for the Michigan Court of Appeals, and a press release from Dennis Lennox, who was running for Elsenheimer’s open seat confirms that:

10 Apr 08

Toddler Killed by Mom’s Boyfriend with Video Game Controller « Republican Ranting

Last Sunday in York, Pennsylvania, 2-year-old Darisabel Baez was murdered by Harve L. Johnson, Darisabel’s mother’s boyfriend. And how did he kill her? He beat her with a video game controller. Darisabel Baez’s mother, Neida E. Baez, said that she had overheard the beating but did not take any action until she realized that Darisabel was unconscious. She called 911 on Sunday after Johnson brought Darisabel to her.

Lawyer Geoffrey Fieger Said that Jurors Don’t Like Him; He Finally Said Something True « Republican Ranting

So, Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger and his law partner Vernon “Ven” Johnson, have been charged with giving $127,000 in illegal contributions to John Edwards’ 2004 presidential campaign. But Fieger isn’t happy with the looks of his jury selection, which will start on Monday.

08 Apr 08

The Race for Michigan’s 105th House District Heats Up « Republican Ranting

Well, since this looks like it could be one of the more interesting races this summer and fall, I decided to post about it.
Representative Kevin Elsenheimer (R-Bellaire) decided not to seek a third term in the House of Representatives so that he could run for a judge’s seat on the Court of Appeals.
Here’s who all has said they’re running:

07 Apr 08

52 Are Arrested After Riot Near Michigan State University « Republican Ranting

So, I was just watching CBS national news and found out that there was a riot about an hour south of me, at Michigan State University on Saturday night / Sunday morning. Apparently, somewhere between 3,000 and 4,000 students gathered for the Cedar Fest party at Cedar Village, a student housing complex just northeast of the actual campus.