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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 […]
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 […]
Some Northern Michigan Public Schools Have Higher Enrollment, But Still Suffer From Snyder’s State Budget Cuts
Thursday , 11, September 2014 Section 16 Leave a commentCadillac Public School’s fall student enrollment is higher than anticipated according to district superintendent Jo Spry. That’s good news for the district, because it means in October the 4th Friday Count will provide a boost in per-pupil funding. School tuition in Michigan is still below 2006 school spending levels in the state, and public schools […]
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 […]
Remember when you were a kid and someone at school decided they didn’t like you, then they told all your friends not to like you either and suddenly nobody liked you? This is more or less what the Michigan GOP is going through right now leading into their convention. The guy no one is allowed […]