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Flyover folks were anticipating a lovely, positive transition from 2024 to the new year full of optimism, common sense, and a whole host of magical surprises that the next administration would gift the American people. Well, that might be a tad delayed, as 2025 has strolled in from the walk of shame, still wearing last year’s clothes. As instant gratification goes, so far, it remains unfulfilled.
Oh, Michigan, What Have You Done?
Not long ago, the state of Michigan revealed it would end coal production and switch to solar power. Most folks in the country use propane for winter heat, but the populous places are leaving green skid marks in their quest to eliminate fossil fuels.
Does anyone remember Joni Mitchell crooning Big Yellow Taxi in 1970?…
