Why Michigan is the Worst: Moronic Governor Proclaims Today 'Meatout Day'

If anyone has ever wondered why Michigan has had the worst unemployment rate in the country for nearly 50 months, or why its state government repeatedly spends more than it brings in, here’s a reason: we have morons for leaders. We really do.

I swear other governors look at Michigan’s policies and do the polar opposition, with good reason.

Adding insult to the ailing meat industry, Governor Jennifer Granholm proclaimed today, Saturday, March 20, “Michigan Meatout Day.” Apparently the Tofu Lobby got to the governor and she sided with them, instead of the farmers and meat producers of Michigan.

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim March 20, 2010, Michigan Meatout Day in Michigan. In observance of this day, I encourage the residents of this state to choose not to eat meat. Eating a healthy diet can be fun. Explore the different recipes that can be created by using fresh ingredients and by having a sense of adventure.

From Michigan Information and Research Service, a daily state capitol newsletter:

Granholm Press Secretary Liz Boyd said the Governor gets hundreds of requests to make official proclamations and the office tries to be accommodating whenever possible. She said folks are reading too much into the proclamation.

“It’s March Madness this Saturday, and I’m sure there will be a lot of people eating chicken wings and burgers regardless of whatever the Governor writes in a proclamation,” Boyd said.

Then why waste the paper, governor? If you’re so accommodating, how about a proclamation acknowledging your lack of success in getting Michigan back on track? How about admitting your “jobs plan” isn’t worth the paper it’s written on?

Actually, I’ve got the perfect final proclamation idea from our illustrious governor – I’ll even provide the wording:

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim January 1, 2011, Granholm Free Day in Michigan. In observance of this day, I encourage the residents of this state to celebrate by setting off fireworks (only those that don’t leave the ground, of course.) Celebrating the riddance of me can be fun. Explore different ways to celebrate, like cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and becoming truly business-friendly.

In case Granholm hasn’t figured it out, “Michigan Meatout Day” is a good example of why Michiganders are counting the days until we have a new governor, regardless of party affiliation.