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Spending my night learning about James Couzens

By Mark | December 22, 2010

My friend Dave in Seattle mentioned to me a few days ago that he’s been reading a biography written in the 1950’s on former Detroit Mayor and U.S. Senator James Couzens (1872-1936). The book, “Independent Man,” sounds incredibly interesting, and I’ve been spending my time this evening reading up on Couzens, who, prior to going […]

Posted in Detroit, Michigan, Politics | Also tagged Children’s Fund of Michigan, Couzens Hall, Dave Morris, Detroit, Ford, Ford Motor Company, graduated income tax, Henry Ford, Hoover, income tax, Independent Man, James Couzens, John Dodge, light rail, Muscle Shoals, New Deal, philanthropy, politicians with integrity, sane Republicans, social security, streetcars, TVA | 9 Comments

Obama on why he gave in on tax cuts for the wealthy and the estate tax

By Mark | December 7, 2010

Yesterday, I wrote that I’d had it with Obama – that I’d finally had enough. Now, though, having just watched his press conference, I’m beginning to question myself. Here, if you haven’t seen it, is video of the whole thing, followed by the portion of the transcript which I feel was directed right at me. […]

Posted in Mark's Life, Politics | Also tagged American history, Barack Obama, Bush tax cuts, compromise, deficit, Earned Income Tax Credit, hypocrisy watch, Jonathan Weisman, line in the sand, Medicare, Paul Krugman, public option, social security, widows and orphans | 35 Comments

Where should we put the Ypsi train platform?

By Mark | March 10, 2009

As I mentioned a few days ago, there’s going to be a big community meeting on March 18 to discuss the proposed Ypsi train stop. Given the few conversations I’ve had with neighbors over the past month, I suspect that most of that discussion will revolve around the location of the boarding platform. As you […]

Posted in Economics, Environment, Locally Owned Business, Michigan, Rail, Sustainability, Ypsilanti | Also tagged Aubree's, banking, Bill Clinton, Bill French, Cady's, Depot Town, Freighthouse, Friends of the Freighthouse, New Deal, parking, regulation, Sandee French, SEMCOG, train, Wild Willy's, Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti train depot | 49 Comments

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