Michigan Political News Update 2/6/24
Ax Michigan Property Tax, MI GOP, Gotion, MESA vs EDRA and Consumers Dams
In today’s news roundup I discuss:
Ax MI Tax
MI GOP: Pete Hoekstra VS Kristina Karamo
Gotion
MESA vs EDRA
Consumers Energy & the Dams
Taxes
Thank you to Newaygo County Grassroots for inviting Karla Wagner to discuss Ax Michigan Tax .
Also big thank you to Jimmy, owner of Jimmy’s Roadhouse in Newaygo, for hosting it - the information is very important as it shed light on land grabs happening via property tax. Jimmy has been fighting Government overreach since (at least) 2020 when Whitmer tried to shut him down (& failed).
Please consider supporting fellow content creator Patriot Paul 1988 - who records local and state political events.
Lastly - Michigan Central Government is trying to punish people in rural areas once again by replacing gas tax with road use tax. This will help city folk and hurt the people who choose to live in the country and work in the city.
Let’s say no to taxes.
Let them know what you think of idea here: www.Michigan.gov/MIRoadCharge.
MI GOP
Summary of USA GOP Fundraising Issues
This comments from this video are especially interesting…
Peter Hoekstra
Stericyle Investment (50k)
I started down the rabbit hole thanks to (of all things) Fox news. They reported: Disputed Trump-backed Michigan GOP chairman invested thousands in company disposing aborted fetal remains
Which lead to me looking into Stericyle and Pete Hoekstra’s background.
In 2019 Stericyle was being protested against by Grand Rapids Right to Life
According to the Star Lak Tribune a North Salt Lake Plant closed after 33 years
Patriot Act and Weapons of Mass Destruction
What is the “USA/Patriot” Act?
He voted to reinstate it : Hoekstra Statement on House Intelligence Patriot Act Reauthorization Mark-Up
Jan 6ers and Michigan FBI entrapment case are only possible thanks to the Patriot Act. The latest news on the war against the people is a doctor who tried to help Ashli Babbitt has been sentenced to probation.
Then he justifies torture:
If you can justify torturing one group of people, why not another? Like fellow Americans who you view as political opponents? All they have to do is say terrorism and they feel justified? Very dangerous.
& he lies about his lies
LittleSis*
LilSis is a free database of who-knows-who at the heights of business and government
Peter Hoekstra Connections
Big Pharma Connections
Pete Hoekstra helped pass H.R. 5533 (IH) - Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2006 (BARDA)
Emergent BioSolutions Applauds Passage and Signing of BARDA Legislation
How the US weaponised the war on Covid (thanks to groundwork laid in BARDA Bill)
Bioshield 2: A Shot in the Right Direction? - This article discusses the issues Big pharma had thanks to Nature’s Law of Economics (supply and demand). BARDA helped thwart these laws by giving taxpayer dollars to products that had no demand.
Emergent BioSolutions Applauds Passage and Signing of BARDA Legislation
GOP Chair Coup
Police State Pete? - Ken Beyer is a delegate from Allegan County who shares a message in this video to Pete Hoekstra you can watch here.
You can watch House Rep Steve Carra discuss this release and more on Rumble.
Warren Carpenter commissioned the report against Kristina Karamo
Anti-Karamo faction picks former Rep. Pete Hoekstra as MIGOP chair
Kristina Karamo
Kristina Karamo is pushing for closed caucus - which people on “Team Hoekstra” are trying to say is a bad thing. I cannot say I understand it all but closed causes helped Trump in 2020 according to Politico & GOP is trying to do it again this year:
Michigan GOP may scrap 2024 primary for closed caucus. That could help Trump
Kristina Karamo was on Steve Bannon discussing the RNC corruption
Trump weighed in on the MI GOP controversy - and backed Hoekstra
Detroit Free Press:
Gotion
One of the main things I worry about when it comes to Gotion is a possible fire, or water contamination accident.
If something were to happen to the Muskegon River watershed our Government would do nothing, just like they have done nothing for East Palestine Ohio. President Biden visited a year after the contamination and the area has not recovered. It is a land grab, and maybe they want to grab this beautiful land in North West Michigan too.
NewsNation pointed out, "Despite calls for concern, the CDC is not testing the health of East Palestine residents or collecting samples."
First responders have ‘become accustomed’ to fire runs at General Motors EV plant
UPDATED: Green Charter Twp disputes Gotion's breach of development agreement
EDRA: EPA Demand Letter: Gotion Must Be Red Filed NOW - this article prompted Detroit News to cover the issue:
Gotion's plan to clear 120 acres of trees spurs renewed request for EPA oversight
MESA vs EDRA
MESA and EDRA are both fighting against Gotion EV Battery in Green Charter Township.
From my understanding MESA and EDRA do not get along due to political differences.
MESA was (allegedly) willing to receive funding from a possible republican presidential candidate Perry Johnson for favors.
EDRA did not want to be beholden to a republican candidate - as the fight against Gotion is very much grassroots and not politically motivated.
Although I do not think the funding from Perry Johnson ever happened, I do not know - but this is where the rift began between MESA and EDRA.
Once again its about money - some people do not want to bend the knee to anyone for money. Others feel it is necessary if we want to stop Gotion (or anything else, really).
As I was never invited to initial meetings when both parties were working together, I have to rely on sources willing to talk to me about it after the split.
That was in the summer of last year.
This last week MESA received 3 copywrite strikes for failing to properly credit EDRA on the updated MESA site.
In-fighting is always unfortunate, but to me it seems the root of this situation is similar to the root of the GOP situation.
True grassroots does not want corrupt money behind clean ideas. We cannot make America Great Again, nor fight the MEDC by bending the knee for money.
If you think I am wrong I respect that, let me know in the comments below.
Who is EDRA of MI, and who do we want to be when we grow up?
Consumers energy
Big Rapids Pioneer: Consumers Energy to issue RFPs for 13 hydroelectric dams
People away from the dams are less supportive? What is Hot Boat weekend then? It brings people from neighboring counties, cities & states to Hardy Dam!
So they cannot afford the Dams, but can raise rates for wind and solar?
Stimulus Giveaways and Higher Electric Bills Pay for ‘Green Energy’ in Michigan
Consumers and DTE are corrupt monopolies.
Pandemic Shutdown? Pay Up Anyway, Says Utility
New Energy Plan Will Raise Prices and Weaken Michigan’s Fragile Electricity System
Michigan Electricity Rates Since 2003: 15 Increases, 1 Cut
Get Used to It The wonderful world of energy rationing
Most Recent corruption:
Ratepayer-financed incentive fund plan for DTE, Consumers draws ire of cities, advocacy groups
Joe Biden Visits Michigan
Joe Biden's Michigan Trip Got Consumed by Muslim Rage
In warning for Biden, cease-fire activists urge 'uncommitted' vote in Michigan primary
Misc.
State lawmakers call on Gretchen Whitmer to deploy National Guard to secure U.S. southern border
It is not going to happen and this is why:
Officer Brian Miller warns of Prosecuting Attorney shortage
Report: Michigan students have lost nearly half a grade level in reading, math since pandemic
Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson sitting on $1M in PAC funds ahead of 2024 election