Dave and Mary Ellyn Lambert's Posts

More from Frédéric Bastiat’s “The Law”

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:25:25 -0800

As I mentioned in an earlier posting, I’m preparing a paper on “The Law” written by Frédéric Bastiat for my University of Detroit Mercy economics class. I came across a good quote from “The Law.” Here it is: Nothing can enter the public treasury for the benefit of one citizen or one class unless other citizens and [...]

New Troy Blog

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:25:53 -0800

Thanks to a tip from Victor Lenivov, I found a new blog that also covers issues here in the City of Troy. It’s at: http://time4changeintroy.com/ Unfortunately, the blog has an anonymous owner. But, it is open to comments.

A Few “Tweets” from 11/21/09

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:25:30 -0800

City of #troymi Thanksgiving Holiday Closing Schedule: http://bit.ly/1cp3l5 Celebrate the Holidays at the annual City of #troymi Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: http://bit.ly/4EG72o Frederic Bastiat: “The law perverted!” RT @WWJ950 Health Care Bill Clears Senate http://easyuri.com/4cf12

A Few “Tweets” from 11/20/09

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:13 -0800

Covered Jean-Baptiste Say in our Econ class on Thursday night. He fixed a lot of Adam Smith’s mistakes! RT @TomShields Michigan Voters. 3% tweet, 23% Friend. Get the rest of MRG data on Mich voters http://bit.ly/8G5t8N New blog post: The Manhattan Declaration: We Must Obey God Rather Than Men http://tinyurl.com/y87hlpt You can sign the “Manhattan Declaration: A Call [...]

“Spread the Wealth”

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:33 -0800

Buy this book by David R. Breuhan. He is a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan based money manager who specializes in the management of corporate retirement plans and asset management for high net worth individuals. Breuhan received his Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was graduated with high distinction from [...]

What’s Your Opinion on a City of Troy Tax Increase?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:21 -0800

What’s your opinion on the proposal to increase the City of Troy’s millage by the maximum amount allowed by law? You can give your opinion online at: http://www.tcrforum.com/index.php?p=1_7_Your-opinion

A Few “Tweets” from 11/17/09

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:39:40 -0800

At the #troymi Board of Zoning Appeals meeting at City Hall. Main topic of 11/17/09 #troymi BZA meeting. RT @GlennMClark At Troy Zoning Appeals meeting. AT+T cell tower issue being discussed. Reading that @troylib is offering its first-ever public twitter class on 11/18 taught by @laurenhenderson http://bit.ly/2Uqhd1 RT @brendameller RT @megguiseppi The 20 Most Common LinkedIn Mistakes | [...]

A Few “Tweets” from 11/16/09

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:55:23 -0800

Reading @Heminator & Freddoso’s interactive map of jobs “created or saved” by the economic Stimulus: http://bit.ly/3ZEipC City of #troymi receives $15,000 & @troyschools receives $4,527,804 from American Recovery & Reinvestment Act: http://bit.ly/14WSIA

Why Won’t Al Gore Debate Global Warming?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:50:52 -0800

Use Strong Sunblock!!!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:21:34 -0800

On Saturday, I underwent “Mohs” surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma from the skin on my nose. After repeated injections of anesthesia (with a very painful needle) into my nose, I’ve decided that I need to use stronger sunblock in the future. Don’t let this happen to you!

Correction to Post: Mayor Schilling gets a PPO against Marv Rhinehart

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:10:51 -0800

Sorry. I misspelled Marv Reinhardt’s last name in the post at http://bit.ly/6yjB5

Mayor Schilling gets a PPO against Marv Rhinehart

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:11:42 -0800

According to a post on Victor Lenivov’s blog, Troy Mayor Louise Schilling has obtained a Personal Protection Order against Troy citizen Marv Reinhardt Rhinehart. You can read more by clicking on the link at: http://talkabouttroy.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!436DA0E62F4218B4!209.entry

A Few “Tweets” from 11/13/09

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:48:45 -0800

Reading @troyschools that the #troymi Athens band finished 8th in the state marching band championship. Congrats! RT @paultmccain New blog post: “The End” is Coming! Prepare for More False Teaching on the End Times http://tinyurl.com/yag2og7 Congrats! @Bouchardforgov won the straw poll for Governor in Macomb County. Go Mike! #tcot

A Few “Tweets” from 11/11/09 and 11/12/09

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:39:00 -0800

Check out info on the new book “Spread the Wealth” by @DavidBreuhan: http://tinyurl.com/yjhy6qe Frederic Bastiat in 1850: “The law has converted plunder into a right and lawful defense into a crime.” http://bit.ly/4vvv1n #troymi new “Met Hotel.” RT @crainsdetroit Former Northfield Hilton changes name to The Met Hotel Troy http://bit.ly/3ZCD4Z I’m thankful for all of the Veterans who’ve served [...]

Veterans Day 2009 – Troy Ceremony

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:11:03 -0800

Troy Veterans Day Ceremony Veterans Plaza in front of Troy City Hall November 11, 2009: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Frédéric Bastiat and “The Law”

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:48:31 -0800

For my University of Detroit Mercy economics class, I’m preparing a paper on “The Law” written by Frédéric Bastiat. According to Wikipedia, Bastiat (1801 – 1850) was a French classical liberal theorist, political economist, and member of the French assembly. Here are a few quotes from Bastiat: Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. [...]

Berlin Wall Crumbled 20 Years Ago

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:25:02 -0800

We can thank the German people and the steadfast will and strength of the United States and its Armed Forces. And these two men…

February 2010 City Election Approved

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:14:22 -0800

At tonight’s Troy City Council meeting, a majority voted to place a 1.9 millage rate increase on the February 2010 ballot. I think that a smaller millage increase designated for the Library would have been a better approach. When voters look at a general millage increase that is not designated for a specific purpose, they may [...]

Status of Troy City Policy Options for the 6-Year Restructuring Plan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:12:04 -0800

There’s an excellent memo from Troy City Manager John Szerlag in the November 9, 2009 City Council Meeting Agenda packet. It’s at: http://bit.ly/4yeuEH I have a couple of opinions about the policy questions contained in John’s memo. According to Mr. Szerlag, the general consensus of the Troy City Council at its October 19, 2009 Meeting was opposition [...]

New Blog Record Set

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:58:26 -0800

On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, this website had 586 “Pageviews.” That’s a record! It looks like most of the website visitors were looking for City election results.