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American Horror Story: Corporate Politicans
Wednesday , 24, September 2014 Nerd Problems Leave a commentWe can end the horror story on November 4.
Hell Froze Over: Rick Snyder and Mark Schauer Will Hold Televised Debate
Monday , 22, September 2014 Candidates, Nerd Problems Leave a commentThe candidates can’t quite agree what to call it – Mark Schauer is calling it a debate, while the Nerd is calling it something nerdy – a joint appearance. Word on whether any joints will actually be on stage is not known at this time. October 12 at Wayne State University will be the date […]
Michigan’s Soon To Be Ex-First Lady Doesn’t Get Out Much
Monday , 22, September 2014 Nerd Problems Leave a commentSue Snyder, the almost invisible first lady and wife of Rick Snyder up until recently led a very sheltered life in her gated community mansion in Ann Arbor. But now that the kids are off to college she has time on her hands, and wants to become more active in the outside world according to […]
Want To Attend One Of Rick Snyder’s Town Hall Meetings? Good Luck!
Friday , 19, September 2014 Nerd Problems Leave a commentA gentleman recorded his phone conversation with Rick Snyder’s campaign, then his office to find out about attending one of the town hall meetings. One hand doing a good job washing the other. We really don’t need four more years of Snyder’s brand of leadership.
The ABC’s of ACE: Why Rick Snyder Must Be Voted Out November 4
Thursday , 18, September 2014 Nerd Problems, Section 16 2 CommentsRick Snyder has made it no secret during his 4 failed years as governor that he wants to privatize as many government institutions as possible. Education has been on his agenda since he took office in 2011. Snyder launched a program called the Education Achievement Authority, a for-profit education system that undermines the authority of […]
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL
Saturday , 13, September 2014 Nerd Problems 1 CommentDear Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan: I realize the state of Michigan is out of your jurisdiction, but I wanted to bring to your attention that one of your citizens has been in our state for nearly four years and frankly, we’re really sick and tired of him. Illinois resident Richard Baird came to Michigan […]
Snyder’s New Ad: Video Proof He Could Care Less About Being Governor
Wednesday , 3, September 2014 Nerd Problems Leave a commentHere we all thought The Nerd would never do worse than scuba to smooth jazz. This new ad however reaches for depths no one wanted to imagine. In fact, after watching this, it will probably haunt your nightmares tonight. With a road for a background and his face two levels too close to the camera, […]
Mark Schauer leading Rick Snyder In The Polls Is No Surprise
Thursday , 28, August 2014 Candidates, Nerd Problems Leave a commentThe Detroit Free Press released the results of a new EPIC-MRA poll showing our next governor, Mark Schauer, leads Rick Snyder 45% to 43%. This wonderful news is no surprise to anyone paying attention because we know why people are ready to dump the gov and elect someone who will work for the people of […]
Tim Skubick wasted no time post-convention sucking up to Snyder by insisting he’s the stronger candidate in the November race for governor. Look at how the press gave Snyder all the attention during the flood in Detroit. Mark Schauer got only a mention while The Nerd commanded headline after headline. Tim doesn’t realize that the […]