Mobilize

Tomorrow is the day; the race has been run; the fight has been fought; it comes down to you, information, and your vote.

You, yeah you the reader, are the voter – the one who makes the difference. This means you have to vote. So, go vote tomorrow! But, it also means if you have an issue you strongly support or a candidate you like today and tomorrow is your one and only chance in election season 2012 to show the electorate your passion. If you have time go volunteer, if you can’t I am sure there is a phonebank somewhere  that would love your help. If that’s doesn't float your boat. There is always social media; you can tweet, write on your timeline, or do whatever social media thing you do (like blog). It is all for one simple idea GOTV (GET OUT THE VOTE) which brings up another point make sure that everyone else votes as well; the government is designed to represent the people, so the people need to voice their opinions.

Information is also pivotal, and, as much as I want you to go vote, I don’t want the blind leading the blind. So, please look up the candidates; find out what they stand for. For the ballot proposals and mileages, learn the pros and cons of each. I know so many people that when they get to things like Circuit Court Judge or City Council they will just simply vote for the man or women with cooler name. Don’t do that, please, look them up so when you show up it you can fill in bubbles and leave. We are the only ones who can institute the change we want to see in the world. SO PLEASE GO VOTE!

Bridges: Acts of Political Absurdity

By: Jason Colella, Co-Owner and Sr. Political Editor Fourth Party Politics

Picture Courtesy of Forbes

I would bet when I said the word "bridge" you thought this would be another boring article about Alaska and its infamous bridge to nowhere. If you did, I forgive you. That’s not where this going. However, welcome to the Wolverine State, the great state of Michigan, and what has to be some of the bloodiest and most expensive ballot proposals in the entire country - Proposition 5 and 6 (six is where most of the money is being spent).

The only spot in the US where America is north of Canada is in downtown Detroit. There is a bridge and tunnel connecting the cities of Detroit and Windsor there. The bridge is the Ambassador Bridge completed in 1929, and it also holds the distinction of being the only privately owned border crossing between the US and Canada. The State of Michigan and the government of Canada would like to build a new bridge to cross the Detroit River because it then could connect to a Canadian highway 401 and reduce traffic issues in Detroit and mainly in Windsor while also helping to increase trade between the two countries growing both economies.

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