Michigan

multigraincracker

(32,806 posts) Wed Nov 23, 2022, 07:29 PM Nov 2022

A message from our good friend....

Dear Friend,

Right now, you might be finalizing your Thanksgiving weekend travel plans, defrosting your turkeys, or prepping a pumpkin pie or two. Amidst the holiday festivities, I want to take a moment to express how thankful I am to serve as governor of the great state of Michigan.

Every day, I am inspired by Michiganders I meet. We are a state of hardworking people: from our auto workers leading the industry into the future, our teachers inspiring the next generation of Michiganders, to our small business owners bringing prosperity to our communities.

Perhaps what I admire most about Michiganders is their commitment to supporting and uplifting one another. This Saturday, I encourage you all to do just that by participating in Small Business Saturday. Whether you have some holiday shopping to do or just want to grab a treat for yourself, please join me in visiting your favorite local shops.

It is my honor to serve as your governor. Best wishes for safe travels and a cozy, joyous holiday weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Governor Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor

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A message from our good friend.... (Original Post) multigraincracker Nov 2022 OP

I am thankful to be a Michigander and that she is our Governor. catbyte Nov 2022 #1

Yes! Tbear Nov 2022 #9

Better handshake than most men! gibraltar72 Nov 2022 #2

K & R...nt Wounded Bear Nov 2022 #3

You guys interested in working a swap for Sarah Huckabee Sanders? TomSlick Nov 2022 #4

I moved from your state multigraincracker Nov 2022 #5

Even with the terrible state of politics in Arkansas (and other problems too numerous to mention) TomSlick Nov 2022 #7

We kind of make up for it multigraincracker Nov 2022 #11

True. And, at least in my part of the State, the winters are nearly tolerable. TomSlick Nov 2022 #12

OMG. You poor soul.. I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Take care down there. ED Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #6

It's home. TomSlick Nov 2022 #8

I understand completely. Grew up in mid-west. Not missing too much, certainly politically. Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #10

If we're going to do a trade Bettie Nov 2022 #13

I'm OK with the swap. TomSlick Nov 2022 #15

Love that slogan! Bettie Nov 2022 #16

Here you go. TomSlick Nov 2022 #17

Happy, proud and blue!..🦃🦃🦃 MiHale Nov 2022 #14

catbyte

(34,578 posts)

1. I am thankful to be a Michigander and that she is our Governor.

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 07:35 PM

Nov 2022

I'm thankful for our Secretary of State, Attorney General, the newly-blue legislature, and our blue MI Supreme Court. I'm also thankful that my representative, Elissa Slotkin, was re-elected. And I'm thankful that so many of my fellow Michiganders said enough is enough and threw the Treason Party from the halls of power in our newly deep blue state.

Tbear

(488 posts)

9. Yes!

Reply to catbyte (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:17 PM

Nov 2022

gibraltar72

(7,522 posts)

2. Better handshake than most men!

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 07:38 PM

Nov 2022

Wounded Bear

(58,822 posts)

3. K & R...nt

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 08:32 PM

Nov 2022

TomSlick

(11,177 posts)

4. You guys interested in working a swap for Sarah Huckabee Sanders?

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 08:46 PM

Nov 2022

I'll throw in our Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and any other State officer you would like.

multigraincracker

(32,806 posts)

5. I moved from your state

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 08:52 PM

Nov 2022

to Michigan about 65 years ago. Come on up.

TomSlick

(11,177 posts)

7. Even with the terrible state of politics in Arkansas (and other problems too numerous to mention)

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #5)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:15 PM

Nov 2022

I hate winter in Arkansas. I can't imagine wintering-over in Michigan. If the species had evolved to live in such a place, we'd have fur.

multigraincracker

(32,806 posts)

11. We kind of make up for it

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #7)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:26 PM

Nov 2022

with all of the fresh water.
There are a lot of great folks down there too.

TomSlick

(11,177 posts)

12. True. And, at least in my part of the State, the winters are nearly tolerable.

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #11)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:34 PM

Nov 2022

There are several DUers in Arkansas, so it can't be too bad.

Evolve Dammit

(16,867 posts)

6. OMG. You poor soul.. I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Take care down there. ED

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:03 PM

Nov 2022

TomSlick

(11,177 posts)

8. It's home.

Reply to Evolve Dammit (Reply #6)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:16 PM

Nov 2022

At least I always have something to bitch about.

Evolve Dammit

(16,867 posts)

10. I understand completely. Grew up in mid-west. Not missing too much, certainly politically.

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #8)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:25 PM

Nov 2022

Bettie

(16,157 posts)

13. If we're going to do a trade

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 09:53 PM

Nov 2022

I would offer up Kim Reynolds. She's old, she's mean, she's corrupt, and she hates everyone. Heck, she wouldn't even be in office if she hadn't had her second DUI covered up....

Oh, wait....I guess that would be a bad trade for you guys.

TomSlick

(11,177 posts)

15. I'm OK with the swap.

Reply to Bettie (Reply #13)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 10:31 PM

Nov 2022

Sarah is too stupid to be corrupt. She is only the usual GQP level of mean and she only hates Democrats.

I'm betting Sarah will be in favor of the swap. She hasn't really been an Arkansas native since college. She thinks the Arkansas Governor's Mansion is a stepping stone to the White House. Iowa would be a better fit for her - what with your importance in the Presidential primary.

I suggest the trade occur at noon on December 31 - the day before Sarah takes office - at Fischer Farms Pumpkin Patch, Mokane Road (left bank of the Missouri River across from downtown) Jefferson City, Missouri. I'll be wearing my "Huck No" t-shirt.

Bettie

(16,157 posts)

16. Love that slogan!

Reply to TomSlick (Reply #15)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 10:55 PM

Nov 2022

I really hope that our importance in the primaries is done.

I am sick to death of organizing caucus night in our town. It is a lot of work for zero reward and most people don't have a voice because they don't have the time or inclination to show up on a weeknight for a three hour meeting.

But, I'll meet you there and we can swap. Kim is a pretty tiny woman, so I know you can handle her, but I think she bites and I'm not sure she's had all her shots, so wear gloves.

TomSlick

(11,177 posts)

17. Here you go.

Reply to Bettie (Reply #16)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 10:57 PM

Nov 2022

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MiHale

(9,835 posts)

14. Happy, proud and blue!..🦃🦃🦃

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed Nov 23, 2022, 10:19 PM

Nov 2022

Always been a beautiful place to live, the state has some flaws but it doesn’t have any fresh water sharks.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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