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Quote: Originally Posted by IchLiebeDich How is the weather in Traverse City and UP, compared to the East coast? Summer humidity? Don't mind the cold weather, since we are from Europe. Besides the humidity, the large bugs and large spiders here on the east coast scare me to death. How are those there in Traverse city and UP? Please, NO pictures needed. Danke. Not really a problem with large bugs....just lots of little ones (mosquitoes)...

Quote: Originally Posted by Specialbuddy Most likely. Probably a black guy with baggy jeans and a gold chain. Here, the guy was probably wearing some laterhosen and very cordial.

Quote: Originally Posted by RememberMee Are they going to sell their Mexican laborers in MI or they are going to compete on the crowded out of state markets ? Do they like MI cash they are paid or no amount of cash will lure them to a project in MI, they are so pissed? As I said there are "movable" and "non movable" businesses. I'm not a driller but I would assume the driller would have a trouble...

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Quote: Originally Posted by Cliffie Yeah, my problem with ALL the hyealthcare bills being slapped around in Washington right now is that NONE of them addresses cost control. If they addressed cost control -- and nothing else -- that would probably make it possible for everyone in the country to have healthcare at a net savings of billions a year. Well -- can't say that's completely true since they intend to pay for any abortion for...

Quote: Originally Posted by scolls Probably a black guy with baggy jeans and a gold chain. Here, the guy was probably wearing some laterhosen and very cordial. That's what I was thinking too.

I am thinking of migrating somewhere else.America is likely to be going third world in a very short time.

Quote: Originally Posted by MI-IRISH ..and that is the sad part,your an independant,and you would consider giving your vote to a dem or republican,this is where we as independents lose ground,not only at the state level,but the national as well.If your an independent,you have seen through the fog that either major major party has going,and as a consequence,should not give them your vote because they use a catchy phrase.All across the country...

Now that I live on the west side of the State, about once every 5 years. When I lived in the Soo, about 3 times a week. I really have no reason to go across anymore, so it will probably drop to once a decade or two now. If I visit Northern Maine to see family I always go over to New Brunswick to eat a few Donairs. I miss the Donairs, BAD!

They're more concerned about covering illegal immigrants and elective procedures like abortion. Their priorities should be: 1. Require catastrophic health care insurance 2. Provide free but limited coverage to the unemployed eliminating Cobra 3. Require an annual/family deductible of about $1000 (negotiable) 4. Eliminate the pre-existing condition crap 5. Limit legal liability -- tort reform. 6. Don't setup a system that is not...