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  • The Blind-eyed Marriage of the Conservative Churches to the Excessive & Corrupt Business Practices (April 9, 2012)

  • Let the government be the government & Let the church be the church. (January 16, 2012)

  • Selling out Jesus: When Politics Trump Eternal Truth (January 24, 2012)

  • Occupy America: Finding a Way to Free Citizens of the 99% from the “Mastery of the Ignoble elite.” (December 6, 2011)

  • Our Guides to the Bottomless Pit: Wolfram, Von Hayek, Lewis F. Powell MEMO & A.L.E.C. (September 6, 2011)

  • My Wealth vs. Government Taxation (June 8, 2011)

  • Michigan Business Leaders Have Linked Their Operations With State Government to Assure Higher Profits... (June 8, 2011)

  • Remember When: Conservatism meant something good, wholesome, and dependable  (June 6, 2011)

  • Celebrating the Many Things That Made Hon. William G. Milliken a Great Governor  (April 3, 2011)

  • Things That Make a Governor Great (April 2, 2011)

  • Defense of Michigans Teacher Tenure Act (December 20, 2009)

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