Andrew Heller's outlook and commentsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:33:11 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/en-usnoAndrew Heller's outlook and commentsnoemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2016/01/so_long_dear_readers_its_time.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17807803Today is my last column for MLive, The Flint Journal, The Grand Rapids Press, The Kalamazoo Gazette, The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, The Bay City Times, The Saginaw News, The Ann Arbor News and The Muskegon Chronicle.noToday is my last column for MLive, The Flint Journal, The Grand Rapids Press, The Kalamazoo Gazette, The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, The Bay City Times, The Saginaw News, The Ann Arbor News and The Muskegon Chronicle.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Today is my last column for MLive, The Flint Journal, The Grand Rapids Press, The Kalamazoo Gazette, The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, The Bay City Times, The Saginaw News, The Ann Arbor News and The Muskegon Chronicle.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2016/01/sorry_governor_flints_not_goin.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnscat:Come Heller high water...tag:dphawkinnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17791043Gov. Snyder's typical response to impertinent questions about why he didn't act sooner is along the lines of "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!" No, wait. That's the Wizard of Oz. But the point is the same.noGov. Snyder's typical response to impertinent questions about why he didn't act sooner is along the lines of "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!" No, wait. That's the Wizard of Oz. But the point is the same.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Gov. Snyder's typical response to impertinent questions about why he didn't act sooner is along the lines of "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!" No, wait. That's the Wizard of Oz. But the point is the same.cat:Andy's Journal columns, cat:Come Heller high water..., tag:dphawkinhttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2016/01/michigans_government_should_pu.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 8 Jan 2016 15:15:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17765004Whether you're a Republican, a Democrat or someone who doesn't give a rat's patoot about the ugly game of politics, this has been one lousy, dispiriting week to be a citizen of Michigan. noWhether you're a Republican, a Democrat or someone who doesn't give a rat's patoot about the ugly game of politics, this has been one lousy, dispiriting week to be a citizen of Michigan.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Whether you're a Republican, a Democrat or someone who doesn't give a rat's patoot about the ugly game of politics, this has been one lousy, dispiriting week to be a citizen of Michigan.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2016/01/its_about_time_gov_snyder_-_co.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnscat:Come Heller high water...noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 6 Jan 2016 15:45:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17752032You can give him credit if you like for doing the right and obvious thing. Me, I ask "What took you so long?"noYou can give him credit if you like for doing the right and obvious thing. Me, I ask "What took you so long?"noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)You can give him credit if you like for doing the right and obvious thing. Me, I ask "What took you so long?"cat:Andy's Journal columns, cat:Come Heller high water...http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2016/01/here_are_the_resolutions_some.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 1 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17720847In 2016, I resolve to: "Stop using childish playground taunts and insults against my presidential opponents, even though they really are a bunch of jerks, dummies and losers" - Donald Trump.noIn 2016, I resolve to: "Stop using childish playground taunts and insults against my presidential opponents, even though they really are a bunch of jerks, dummies and losers" - Donald Trump.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)In 2016, I resolve to: "Stop using childish playground taunts and insults against my presidential opponents, even though they really are a bunch of jerks, dummies and losers" - Donald Trump.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/governors_weak_sauce_apology_t.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17719402The people of Flint don't need apologies so much as they need to hear their governor step up and say, "It was our fault. We'll do whatever we can and pay whatever it takes to put things right."noThe people of Flint don't need apologies so much as they need to hear their governor step up and say, "It was our fault. We'll do whatever we can and pay whatever it takes to put things right."noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)The people of Flint don't need apologies so much as they need to hear their governor step up and say, "It was our fault. We'll do whatever we can and pay whatever it takes to put things right."cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/and_now_for_the_annual_airing.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Sun, 27 Dec 2015 13:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17692206So you wanna know who's bugging me now? Here's who: Facebook beggars, news babblers and butt flickers.noSo you wanna know who's bugging me now? Here's who: Facebook beggars, news babblers and butt flickers.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)So you wanna know who's bugging me now? Here's who: Facebook beggars, news babblers and butt flickers.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/intercepted_christmas_lists_-.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17685672Dear Santa: Did you see the Miss Universe pageant? Good grief, I need a vacation. How about a ticket to somewhere warm - like, say, Colombia? noDear Santa: Did you see the Miss Universe pageant? Good grief, I need a vacation. How about a ticket to somewhere warm - like, say, Colombia?noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Dear Santa: Did you see the Miss Universe pageant? Good grief, I need a vacation. How about a ticket to somewhere warm - like, say, Colombia?cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/the_joy_of_having_your_identit.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17664128Before I go into the tsunami of joy and ease this has brought to my life, I'd like to take a moment to thank the people who made it all possible.noBefore I go into the tsunami of joy and ease this has brought to my life, I'd like to take a moment to thank the people who made it all possible.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Before I go into the tsunami of joy and ease this has brought to my life, I'd like to take a moment to thank the people who made it all possible.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/some_emergency_advice_for_flin.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnscat:Come Heller high water...noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17649504My unsolicited advice to the mayor: Keep it going. Talk to every reporter. Invite in every camera. Do bold, dramatic things. Don't take no for an answer. Dare to make a fuss. noMy unsolicited advice to the mayor: Keep it going. Talk to every reporter. Invite in every camera. Do bold, dramatic things. Don't take no for an answer. Dare to make a fuss.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)My unsolicited advice to the mayor: Keep it going. Talk to every reporter. Invite in every camera. Do bold, dramatic things. Don't take no for an answer. Dare to make a fuss.cat:Andy's Journal columns, cat:Come Heller high water...http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/not_that_theres_anything_wrong.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 11 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17619280Any life situation these days, we find a line from the show that somehow fits it, even if it really doesn't, and we blurt it out, often at the same time. People are starting to look at us funny. It's become a real problem."noAny life situation these days, we find a line from the show that somehow fits it, even if it really doesn't, and we blurt it out, often at the same time. People are starting to look at us funny. It's become a real problem."noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Any life situation these days, we find a line from the show that somehow fits it, even if it really doesn't, and we blurt it out, often at the same time. People are starting to look at us funny. It's become a real problem."cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/problem_is_trumps_muslim_ban_i.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnscat:Come Heller high water...tag:kathygaynoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 9 Dec 2015 15:03:13 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17605404It's very American these days - by design. For decades now, the GOP strategy has been to fan the flames of fear, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and it's been successful.noIt's very American these days - by design. For decades now, the GOP strategy has been to fan the flames of fear, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and it's been successful.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)It's very American these days - by design. For decades now, the GOP strategy has been to fan the flames of fear, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and it's been successful.cat:Andy's Journal columns, cat:Come Heller high water..., tag:kathygayhttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/just_another_day_of_slaughter.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnstag:mewilsonnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 4 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17570516The San Bernardino massacre will be all but forgotten within a few days, maybe even before you read this. (I can only type so fast.)noThe San Bernardino massacre will be all but forgotten within a few days, maybe even before you read this. (I can only type so fast.)noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)The San Bernardino massacre will be all but forgotten within a few days, maybe even before you read this. (I can only type so fast.)cat:Andy's Journal columns, tag:mewilsonhttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/12/wheres_flints_fire-breather_ms.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnscat:Come Heller high water...noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 2 Dec 2015 17:32:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17555381Who cares about the master plan or a forensic audit? Those things can wait. The water crisis cannot.noWho cares about the master plan or a forensic audit? Those things can wait. The water crisis cannot.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Who cares about the master plan or a forensic audit? Those things can wait. The water crisis cannot.cat:Andy's Journal columns, cat:Come Heller high water...http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/11/love_letters_and_brickbats_fro.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17515584Wait, you agree with me? I must be losing my touch. But I don't agree on CCW in schools.noWait, you agree with me? I must be losing my touch. But I don't agree on CCW in schools.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wait, you agree with me? I must be losing my touch. But I don't agree on CCW in schools.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/11/the_second_thansgiving_re-reme.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17509791"So you're not going to let us stay because a few nervous people have irrational fears?"no"So you're not going to let us stay because a few nervous people have irrational fears?"noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)"So you're not going to let us stay because a few nervous people have irrational fears?"cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/11/in_praise_of_records_davenport.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17477934I still call a footstool a hassock, a couch a davenport, and the refrigerator an icebox. noI still call a footstool a hassock, a couch a davenport, and the refrigerator an icebox.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)I still call a footstool a hassock, a couch a davenport, and the refrigerator an icebox.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/11/dear_world_give_us_your_clean.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17463295Since when are what-ifs an excuse for not doing the right thing? Would Snyder and the other governors have turned away Jews fleeing Germany in the late 1930s and early 1940s by saying, "Sorry, one of you might be a Nazi spy?"noSince when are what-ifs an excuse for not doing the right thing? Would Snyder and the other governors have turned away Jews fleeing Germany in the late 1930s and early 1940s by saying, "Sorry, one of you might be a Nazi spy?"noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Since when are what-ifs an excuse for not doing the right thing? Would Snyder and the other governors have turned away Jews fleeing Germany in the late 1930s and early 1940s by saying, "Sorry, one of you might be a Nazi spy?"cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/11/fighting_back_against_the_war.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17427506Except for all the Christmas stuff, you can hardly tell Christmas is coming up.noExcept for all the Christmas stuff, you can hardly tell Christmas is coming up.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Except for all the Christmas stuff, you can hardly tell Christmas is coming up.cat:Andy's Journal columnshttp://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/11/some_tough_words_for_flints_to.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnscat:Come Heller high water...noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17409268She's one tough cookie, judging from her words and her tone. That's a good thing, by the way. I like tough cookies. I hope she stays that way. The last mayor was a crumbly cookie, in my opinion.noShe's one tough cookie, judging from her words and her tone. That's a good thing, by the way. I like tough cookies. I hope she stays that way. The last mayor was a crumbly cookie, in my opinion.noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)She's one tough cookie, judging from her words and her tone. That's a good thing, by the way. I like tough cookies. I hope she stays that way. The last mayor was a crumbly cookie, in my opinion.cat:Andy's Journal columns, cat:Come Heller high water...http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2015/11/thes_states_road_plan_has_a_fe.htmlcat:Andy's Journal columnsnoemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Fri, 6 Nov 2015 15:45:38 GMTtag:blog.mlive.com,2015:/flintjournal/aheller/1580.17371900Will roads improve soon? Yes, if you define soon as "sometime after the next president's first term ends."noWill roads improve soon? Yes, if you define soon as "sometime after the next president's first term ends."noemail@noemail.org (Andrew Heller | MLive)Will roads improve soon? Yes, if you define soon as "sometime after the next president's first term ends."cat:Andy's Journal columns