Friday, May 3, 2013











Maybe forever.
Maybe not.
Mulling the future now but the EyeOnMuskegon radio show has seen its last episode.
Most likely, the posted EOM videos will still be worth a visit as little seems to change in our local government.  
Everything old is new again......
And new county commission videos will no longer be posted.
Same old/new thing.
Thanks to Clear Channel Radio, WKBZ, my guests and co-hosts.
And especially the Legendary Oscar Osbo for an absolutely exhilarating run at political talk radio.
See ya.
Or not.
Jim Riley

Monday, April 22, 2013

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Muskegon county board meetings: April 2013-video links

No more "I can't make the meetings" excuses. 
They're spending us into bankruptcy and you sit at home.
OK.
Now you can sit at home, watch your computer screen and see them at "work".
You silence simply supports their scams.
Do SOMETHING before there is nothing left to do anything about! 

County main page: http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/

2013-4-2 Human resources
http://youtu.be/2VCqeKYiCrE

2013-4-2 Courts-Public safety
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK6dMN71DlE

2013-4-4 Ways and means

2013-4-9 Full board

2013-4-9 Board Planning Session
When:
 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 1:00 PM 
Location: South Campus Training Center, 133 E. Apple, Room #205

2013-4-11 Public works

2013-4-16 Ways and means

2013-4-18 Transportation

2013-4-18 Comm dev/Strategic planning

2013-4-23 Full board

Thursday, March 21, 2013

2013-3-21 Ways & means

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUhLzZFkH9s&feature=youtu.be

Community Conversation Forum

Muskegon Republican: Community Conversation Forum:
"THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013
Community Conversation Forum:
 "Civility and Free Expression: A Conversation about Gun Violence
JOIN US for a Community Conversation on Gun Violence at the Grand Haven Community Center on March 21, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00.
The Community Center is located at 421 Columbus St, Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Registration is now closed.
Walk-ins are welcome (though food may not be available). "

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Video---2013-3-18 New Farmer's Market Forum-Beardsley Theater---Video

This is the 1st of 3 public meetings.

2013-03- 18 New Farmer's Market Forum pt. 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DafWZmOOQWE&feature=youtu.be


2013-3-18 New Farmer's Market Forum pt. 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6aSLOwlfHQ


Muskegon Chronicle "Live coverage" of the forum:
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/03/live_coverage_follow_community.html#incart_river

Meeting #2-Tuesday's (TONIGHT"S) meeting, 3-19-2013, with the Nelson, Jackson Hill and McLaughlin neighborhood is 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church at Third and Jefferson.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

eye on Muskegon - 3-3-13 Jim Riley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTJdYeCnUWY

eye on Muskegon - 3-3-13 Jim Riley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTJdYeCnUWY

EyeOnMuskegon 3-17-2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_yB_xLTyl4


Civility and Free Expression: A Community Conversation about Gun Violence

Muskegon Republican:
"Civility and Free Expression: A Community Conversation about Gun Violence
JOIN US for a Community Conversation on Gun Violence at the Grand Haven Community Center on Thu. March 21, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00."

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Muskegon County-Meetings Thu. 3-14-13

Muskegon County, Michigan: "Public Works
When: Thursday, March 14th - 3:30 PM
Location: Hall Of Justice, Board Room, 4th Floor, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, MI 49442
Click Here for Agenda

Jail and Juvenile Transition Center Committee
When: Thursday, March 14th - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Location: Hall Of Justice, Board Room, 4th Floor, 990 Terrace St., Muskegon, MI 49442"

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Hi Smart Meter Patriots!
Great meet tonight and thanks to all of you for showing that grass roots activism still lives in our town, Muskegon.
We're just gettin' started and the bad guys haven't seen anything yet!
Special thanks to the excellent presentations of David Sheldon and Diana Ostermann.
Wow! 
And the thanks again to the God Mother of this citizen conversation, Ann Derouin and her sidekick Sandy Kemph.
I'm downloading the videos now and will post them here ASAP.
Plus more links and other info for us newbie activists.
Please feel free to contact me for any reason at : 231-421-4409 or My E-address EyeOnMuskegon@gmail.com

As Arnold said "I'll be back"
Jim Riley

2013-2-21 Ways & means

Alleged smart meter dangers to be outlined at Feb. 21 presentation at Muskegon Community College

Alleged smart meter dangers to be outlined at Feb. 21 presentation at Muskegon Community College | MLive.com
"The advocacy group Michigan Stop Smart Meters has a free presentation entitled “Smart Meters – Are They Really All That Smart?”
Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Blue & Gold Room at MCC, 221 W. Quarterline Road."

(Right inside the main entrance)

Hey, come on down tonight, it's free.
And you might just learn something.
Or even meet someone interesting!
See ya there!
Jim Riley

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

MuskegonPundit: These tactics work. Why does the GOP act like there is no internet?

MuskegonPundit: These tactics work. Why does the GOP act like there is no internet?: "I don't get it.
Is the current republican power structure our own version of simpleton "low-information-leaders"?
Do they even know what "social media" is?
Do they even know the basics of who the media is?
This report suggests the "no clue" crowd is in power: http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2013/02/19/Debate-Commission-Co-Chair-Yeah-Candy-Crowley-Was-a-Mistake

If we ever hope to sell our message, we must find cyber-leaders to break through the country club walls and realize that Dick Nixon's bad showing in his televised Kennedy debate has relevance still today.
Please guys, open your eyes!"

Monday, February 11, 2013

Muskegon jail/tax tonight!


Sheriff Dean Roesler will discuss the need for and potential design of the new Muskegon County jail.
Monday,  February 11, at 6:00 pm, in the White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague
The event precedes the Muskegon County Republican Executive Committee meeting. 
It is open to the public.
Anyone interested in taxes, in justice, in the treatment of citizens who become entangled in our criminal law system will find the meeting enlightening.

Andy Fink
Chairman, Muskegon County Republican Party

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Sunday, February 3, 2013

MuskegonPundit: Muskegon County free food truck sites for February 2013

MuskegonPundit: Muskegon County free food truck sites for February 2013
"Muskegon County free food truck sites for February 2013 | MLive.com
"The local truck program provides people in need with "fresh produce and often dairy products, which are not usually available from a church pantry."
The program is supported by various community groups and companies."

On one hand, ALL political "leaders" are screaming about obesity. 
And the necessity of government intervention to stop the "epidemic".
One the other hand, we're supposed to be comforted that "free" food is now the new normal for the "starving".
Anyone think there's gonna a lot more screaming about hateful republicans/conservatives/etc. when/if the free food stops?

EyeOnMuskegon 2-3-13


A great show today!
Imagine one person controlling the conversation against Bill Cooper and your lovable host, me!
Stacy Swimp is the future, dudes!
And dudettes!
This guy will be seen and heard from again!


Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Call 'em! They work for YOU!


County commissioner contact info (Call them! They work for YOU!): 

KENNETH MAHONEY (231) 894-8608

TERRY SABO (231) 740-2724

JAMES DEREZINSKI (H) (231) 788-4849

MARVIN ENGLE (H) (231) 865-6116

SUSIE HUGHES (H) (231) 343-4092 

CHARLES NASH (H) (231) 767-2345

RILLASTINE R. WILKINS (H) (231) 733-1581

BENJAMIN E. CROSS (H) (231) 670-6047

ROBERT SCOLNIK (H) (231) 798-2828

2013-1-22 Ways & Means


Sunday, January 6, 2013

The Democrats' War on Science Aids Our Enemies

Articles: The Democrats' War on Science Aids Our Enemies
The first fairly public effort in this direction is the ridiculous anti-fracking film starring Matt Damon financed in part by OPEC member United Arab Emirates.
Now, following a technological revolution yielding to burst of domestic energy production, wealthy oil producers in the Middle East have become a pro-Democratic constituency.
Who'd have thunk?
The Promised Land, an upcoming film starting Matt Damon and Frances McDormand, is the story of a morally conflicted energy worker who comes to a small American town to extract the local energy supply via hydraulic fracturing ("fracking").
Damon, the protagonist, confronts an ethical conundrum when he is forced to choose between the greedy and villainous energy producers who employ him and a local environmental activist who stole his heart.
Spoiler alert: the environmental activist wins.
According to an investigation by the Heritage Foundation, however, it turns out that a portion of the financing for the film comes from the oil-rich royal family of the United Arab Emirates.
The film was produced in association with Image Media Abu Dhabi, a company owned by the UAE government.
The benefits for oil exporters abroad to increase the politically-imposed restrictions on "fracking" technology are self-evident.
Employing Hollywood to get that message across is, however, a game-changing and previously unavailable strategy for Middle Eastern oil exporters.

Beware the bond bubble in 2013

Beware the bond bubble in 2013 - Jan. 3, 2013
Plus, the fact that the bond market has become so crowded is a danger in itself, said Ryan Detrick, senior technical analyst at Schaeffer's Investment Research
"Bonds are definitely an area we would lighten up exposure," he said.
"If we've learned anything over the past 100 years of market history, it is that when the crowd thinks one way, you might want to go the other way.

EyeOnMuskegon 1-6-2013


Thursday, January 3, 2013