I am fortunate to know Kevin Christ, who is a professor emeritus of economics at Rose-Hulman University in Terre Haute, IN. Kevin produces a weekly Substack blog that makes the science of economics interesting and understandable for folks who left academia many years ago. This week's blog features his take on the Manistee Republican Party billboard that states, "Capitalism built America. Socialism would destroy America." Here is a quote from this excellent blog that jumped out at me: "Most of the campaign signs promote specific candidates, but some of the largest and loudest ones make a more general argument that the choice between Republicans and Democrats is really a choice between Capitalism and Socialism. My reading of economic history leads me to wonder whether the people responsible for those signs really know what either word means. Disingenuous simplification is a sign of laziness and never serves us well – it merely seeks to divide us even more."
I have been disappointed by the continuous misinformation and meaningless culture war screeds that scream fear and division dominating Republican campaign messages up and down the ballot. I am proud of the Democrats who are focused on developing financially feasible action plans to address the real kitchen table issues that all Michigan |
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challenging. Abdul El Sayed is clearly demonstrating his commitment to represent all of Michigan in the US Senate through his “It Shouldn’t Be This Hard” townhall tour through rural Michigan. Combat Marine veteran Ben Ambrose is focused on meeting and listening to all the voters in the Second Congressional District rather than meeting exclusively with big-dollar donors his cowardly incumbent opponent prefers. Rebecca Amidon is talking to and winning over voters in Michigan’s 32nd senate district thanks to her opponent providing her personal cell phone number in his ugly mailers! Angel Coon may only be five feet tall, but she is stirring the pot and causing voters to notice her scrappy campaign to better represent Michigan’s 102nd house district. This is my last letter before the election. Please vote for real, positive change! 
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In Manistee County and all across Michigan and the country, our hardworking neighbors are facing a tough reality: everything costs more, and it’s getting harder to keep up. When a medical emergency hits, it can shatter a family’s financial stability. No one should ever face bankruptcy or ruin just because they or a loved one got sick or hurt. That’s just wrong.
We have a powerful, common-sense solution to help people right here in our state directly. By working with our trusted partners, contributors can relieve crippling medical debt for pennies on the dollar and completely erase it from families’ lives. This is an investment in our community's well-being and economic recovery.
Contest Every Race has secured commitments from dedicated supporters who have pledged to match every single dollar raised in this CER PAC fundraiser to erase medical debt!
You can choose to raise or lower the amount and how your donation is split, but we suggest a $15 donation to CER PAC, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar to relieve medical debt and $5 to Manistee County Democratic Party to support vital local organizing efforts.
Imagine the relief: our neighbors, who are working hard but struggling to get by, will receive a life-changing notification that their debt is gone.
No hidden fees, no strings attached – just a genuine fresh start. This is about helping our neighbors breathe easier and get back on their feet.
We have a powerful, common-sense solution to help people right here in our state directly. By working with our trusted partners, contributors can relieve crippling medical debt for pennies on the dollar and completely erase it from families’ lives. This is an investment in our community's well-being and economic recovery.
Contest Every Race has secured commitments from dedicated supporters who have pledged to match every single dollar raised in this CER PAC fundraiser to erase medical debt!
You can choose to raise or lower the amount and how your donation is split, but we suggest a $15 donation to CER PAC, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar to relieve medical debt and $5 to Manistee County Democratic Party to support vital local organizing efforts.
Imagine the relief: our neighbors, who are working hard but struggling to get by, will receive a life-changing notification that their debt is gone.
No hidden fees, no strings attached – just a genuine fresh start. This is about helping our neighbors breathe easier and get back on their feet.
Mason/Manistee US-31 Billboard