State of the State Live-Blog from the Capitol

I love your descriptions (4.00 / 4)

LL, I can feel the love for MB-R Hair Gel.

Makes me laugh every time I see it.

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by: doxie53 @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 20:18:59 PM UTC

Happy to help (4.00 / 5)

with the snark on MichLib, especially now. I think a majority of us would like to see a return to snark and away from all this petty bs that's going on. It knocks the snarky inspiration right out of a girl...

Thank you for your comment, Doxie - it brought a smile to my face!

I want to change the world, not help people adjust to it. - Millie Jeffrey, MI - National Women's labor and Democratic activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

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by: LiberalLucy @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 20:20:52 PM UTC

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Amen (4.00 / 2)

Congrats and tell us about all the good things you experienced Lucy.

p.s. I really wanted to pick Craig for you, but no way is "Slick" Rick gonna give up his moment to shine.

Nothing is easier than solving a problem on the back of the poor. People who don't have lobbyists or clout.

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by: yvette248 @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 20:27:26 PM UTC

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Please follow along! (4.00 / 3)

Live-blogs are much more worthwhile, interesting and fun if there's a whole bunch of folks chiming in.

The plan is not to transcribe so much as to provide the "eyes and ears" type coverage of what's going on that you can't see from the TV. I'll also be there to answer your questions about what's going on.

It's always interesting to be a fly on the wall, because as we all saw during the Budget Crisis, there's so very much more than meets the eye!  

I want to change the world, not help people adjust to it. - Millie Jeffrey, MI - National Women's labor and Democratic activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

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by: LiberalLucy @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 20:37:32 PM UTC

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Duty calls (4.00 / 2)

I think I'm gonna spend most of next week in preparations for the Chicago Auto Show, but I will try to check in with my witty banter as much as I can :-)

Nothing is easier than solving a problem on the back of the poor. People who don't have lobbyists or clout.

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by: yvette248 @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 20:44:06 PM UTC

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Wish I could take part again (4.00 / 1)

but I'm going to be in Chicago for our annual meeting from work.  Guess I'll miss both the SOTU (gladly!) and the SOTS (unfortunately) this year.

I'll at least be able to read the thread after the fact and feel like I actually saw it!

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by: SharonRB @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 21:23:25 PM UTC

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I can't decide! (4.00 / 1)

Their choice of Tom George last year threw such a wild card into the mix, at this point they could pick Mickey Mouse and I might not be surprised... :-D

I want to change the world, not help people adjust to it. - Millie Jeffrey, MI - National Women's labor and Democratic activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

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by: LiberalLucy @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 20:38:41 PM UTC

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The beauty of your snark (4.00 / 5)

is that you tend to just train your guns on the true enemy, the neo-cons.  We could use more of your brand of snark in these parts of late my dear.

Julie

To prepare for when your life flashes before your eyes, make sure it's fun to watch.

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by: JNelson @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 22:02:09 PM UTC

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Never been one to eat my own (4.00 / 6)

There's a time and place to be critical of fellow Dems/progressives, and there are some on this site and other blogs who do a very good job of that. I have tried to be that voice, but the truth is that we're not all meant to do and be everyone, and it's okay to just stick to what you're good at. I like being snarky, I think it makes reading the blogs and being informed all the more enjoyable.  

Part of the fun is that the Republicans just make it so easy and nine times out of ten, they deserve what they get.

There's a fellow front-pager who has a most excellent snarky streak, and that's Rich. He's done some truly hilarious pieces that always make me laugh. I'm sure once he's settled into his new role, we can expect some more equally great pieces from him.

That being said, there's always room for some newer snarky voices, and if this thread proves anything it's that we can really use them now! Don't be shy, snark away! :-)

I want to change the world, not help people adjust to it. - Millie Jeffrey, MI - National Women's labor and Democratic activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

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by: LiberalLucy @ Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 00:57:22 AM UTC

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Schuitmaker or Hildenbrand (4.00 / 1)

They'll put a young, fresh attractive blonde face up there to respond to Granholm rather than some paunchy old man -no offense to paunchy old men other than those listed above.

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by: northernlib @ Fri Jan 25, 2008 at 20:38:38 PM UTC

Mike's a Dippity Do! (4.00 / 3)

I can't imagine that the man who desparately wants to be Governor would pass up the chance to grab the media spotlight all for himself.

I'll be down at the Capitol as well for a festive gathering, so I'll come and throw things at the press pool.  :) 

Do stupid people know they are stupid?

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by: JPowers155 @ Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 00:46:26 AM UTC

So what are you hoping to hear? (0.00 / 0)

Speak up, and say your piece. Folks all around Lansing including some of the higher powers that be, read this blog. What do you want for Michigan in 2008?

I want to change the world, not help people adjust to it. - Millie Jeffrey, MI - National Women's labor and Democratic activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

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by: LiberalLucy @ Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 01:15:10 AM UTC

Theme of the SotS (4.00 / 2)

Will be unity for a greater Michigan.

But then, I'll admit to already having seen the draft outline unless we change it over the weekend of course!

Dynamic times we live in.

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by: northernlib @ Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 01:20:39 AM UTC

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Ha! (4.00 / 2)

Thanks for the sneak peek! :-)

But seriously - what specific types of things do folks want to hear? I'm curious to hear what she's going to say on the issue of clean energy technology and manufacturing (i.e. jobs) and how we can take that into requiring utilities to harvest XX amount of their product via renewable or green sources.

I'd also like to hear about healthcare and despite the progress that's been made, how we're going to further that progress.

I know finances will come up, and on that note I'm anxious to hear how other than Republicans want to cut taxes, how the state is helping turn the economic corner. You know, what Dubya's been unable to do...

I want to change the world, not help people adjust to it. - Millie Jeffrey, MI - National Women's labor and Democratic activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

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by: LiberalLucy @ Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 01:26:22 AM UTC

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the SotS address (4.00 / 2)

Keep us updated.

You are doing God's work, no pun intended.

Can anyone come to the show with laptop and sassy mouth in tow?

MSM will miss the forest for the trees. We need people on the ground.

And I want the GAHG reports hourly. That is Gross Amount of Hair Gel utilized for the sick in mind.

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by: doxie53 @ Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 02:19:54 AM UTC

A sneak peek (4.00 / 2)

From the Detroit News:

The Democratic governor's sixth annual State of the State address on Tuesday will focus heavily on the economy, education and making life more affordable for Michigan residents. A significant portion of that plan is expected to center around her advocating the passage of bills making it easier for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to refinance risky mortgages for troubled homeowners.

Nothing is easier than solving a problem on the back of the poor. People who don't have lobbyists or clout.

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by: yvette248 @ Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 15:52:17 PM UTC