Michael R. Shannon

Michael R. Shannon (The Whole Shebang (mostly)) is a Virginia-based public relations and media consultant with MANDATE: Message, Media & Public Relations who has worked in over 75 elections on three continents and a handful of islands.

Most Recent Articles by Michael R. Shannon:

Way Past Time to Let Congress Enjoy Obamacare August 21, 2017
Trump doesn’t need love or respect from Congressional RINOs. Fear of consequences will do nicely instead. Trump should end Congress’ Obamacare Sanctuary now!
Left’s Policy on Guns & Mental Health Turns on a Stiletto August 4, 2017
If the left wants to conduct its insane social experiments in the Peace Corps it can be my guest, but taxpayers should completely reject gender experimentation in the Marine Corps
Newest Congressional Perk Comes with Sidearm July 31, 2017
Members of our Imperial Congress, in their minds, have gone from being representatives of the people to becoming caretakers of the people. And without our caretakers how would we get along?
Losing the House to Win the Future July 29, 2017
Sure Democrat wild–eyed pistol takers in the House will pass gun confiscation bills, grant illegal aliens citizenship and demand Baptists dance at same–sex weddings, but it won’t matter. Same McConnell–sclerosis that clogs Senate will stop these too
Now We Know Where Barack Got the Design for Obamacare July 25, 2017
You know that under Obamacare limited government dies a lingering death
Donors View GOP Leadership as “Sunk Costs” July 20, 2017
“Gde myaso?” Russian for Where’s the Beef? July 18, 2017
The Russian scandal that had been in the news was in connection with Hillary’s ties to the infamous Uranium One deal.
I Would Rather 7–11 Privatize Healthcare than the Government Nationalize July 14, 2017
Federal government has been running a fully federalized pilot health care program for the past 205 years and the results are in!
Illinois Leftist Democrat Petitions Congress With a Rifle July 11, 2017
Harry Truman said if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. My advice to politicians is if you won’t carry the heat, don’t get out of the office
Siri Plans to Stop Taking Orders and Start Giving Them June 28, 2017
Apple, like my wife, is a closed system that takes a dim view of playing the field
California Reinvents Medical Tourism June 23, 2017
Government–run Universal Healthcare
NFL End Zones Now Sponsored by Jackass June 15, 2017
Even worse, if the NFL allows cut–rate choreography the decay will soon travel from college to high school to Pee Wee football. Pushy parents will be sending junior to a dance teacher in the off–season to get his YouTube on
Congress Can’t Be Bothered to Close 9/11 Security Loophole June 5, 2017
Incredible 314 percent increase over the number in 2001
Sometimes Saving Money Is Rocket Science June 3, 2017
It’s not rocket science to conclude if the market can bring down the cost of space travel, it can certainly bring down the cost of health insurance
Trump “Enemies List” Should Include the Staff May 31, 2017
Trump’s administration isn’t draining the swamp; it’s restocking the swamp
Why Expecting Subway Passengers to Pay Is Racist May 23, 2017
Regardless of whether government tolerates broken windows or broken turnstiles, it always leads to broken heads in the end
Moral Instruction From the Opposition Media May 18, 2017
How accurate is a poll based on a set of facts that don’t exist?
Is a Man Competing on a Woman’s Team a Sex Offender? May 6, 2017
This isn’t a fight for intolerance or exclusion. It’s a fight to return reality and mental health to mainstream America
It’s Not the Heat; It’s the Sensitivity in Global Warming April 26, 2017
“Climate science” isn’t science. It’s religion
Climate Change Doesn’t Affect NWS Forecasts April 10, 2017
I’ve suggesting the NWS concentrate on getting the data and let the private sector handle the forecasts, which in the case of the Weather Channel have proven to be more accurate
Helping Chuck Schumer Commit Political Suicide April 3, 2017
So let me explain another missed opportunity for Republicans to show the American public just how far out of the mainstream Democrats are.
Business Learns Trump Giveth and Trump Taketh Away March 21, 2017
Finally! Democrats Support Cutting Off the Money March 16, 2017
If you’re thinking now that Trump has vanquished the Sanctuary City movement, it’s time to move on to Obamacare repeal, I have bad news
Ryan’s Obamacare Lite Is Another Travesty & Betrayal March 13, 2017
It’s obvious only difference between Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House and Paul Ryan is velocity
Ordering Dinner With a Side of Sanctimony March 8, 2017
"Sanctuary Restaurant: A place at the table for everyone"
Civil Servants Foment Civil Insurrection Against Trump March 6, 2017
If they get their way, it will be the Obama administration all over again without the annoying self–regard and afternoon tee times
Future Is Cloudy With Occasional Trump Gusts at National Weather Service March 3, 2017
It's new motto could be: All the Weather at 80 Percent of the Cost!
Congressional GOP: The Dogs that Caught the Obamacar March 1, 2017
Damn, no one told them winning in 2016 would mean they’re now responsible!
Federal Judges Rewrite the 2nd Amendment February 27, 2017
Ignoring “militia,” “arms” and “shall not infringe” the court sounded more like Chief Justice Oprah Winfrey
Trump’s Wall Can Be a Memorial, Too February 21, 2017
De Leon and the rest of the illegal enablers participating in a conspiracy to obstruct federal law are not only importing members of their tribe at the expense of citizens, they also appear to be importing the corrupt Mexican politics the “refugees”