Officials dispute reliability of Waukesha County clerk's election data system - JSOnline
"Waukesha — Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus' decision to go it alone in how she collects and maintains election results has some county officials raising a red flag about the integrity of the system.
Nickolaus said she decided to take the election data collection and storage system off the county's computer network - and keep it on stand-alone personal computers accessible only in her office - for security reasons.
"What it gave me was good security of the elections from start to finish, without the ability of someone unauthorized to be involved," she said."Full Article Here - JSOnline
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Tennessee antievolution bill passes the House - - - NCSE - RichardDawkins.net
Tennessee antievolution bill passes the House - - - NCSE - RichardDawkins.net
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RT Tennessee antievolution bill passes the House - - - NCSE: Tennessee's House Bill 368 passed... http://bit.ly/dGdd8F #atheism #god #fb
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RT Tennessee antievolution bill passes the House - - - NCSE: Tennessee's House Bill 368 passed... http://bit.ly/dGdd8F #atheism #god #fb
Corporate America's State Level Bloodless Coup Against Democracy
Corporate America's State Level Bloodless Coup Against Democracy
"If Republicans like Walker and Snyder are allowed to continue their Nazi tactics by disregarding the will of the voters and the courts, America will become a dictatorship. For two years Republicans in Congress worked tirelessly to circumvent the law and now that they have control of the House, they are snubbing their noses at the voters. They lied to get elected by promising to create jobs, but instead have worked to cut services and jobs as well as repeal laws passed in the last Congress. Americans appear to finally see Republicans for what they really are; power-hungry corporatists who hate the American people and the law. If they are allowed to continue, American democracy will be finished and in its place will be a dictatorship run by corporations and religious leaders who, like Republicans, have no regard for the law or the will of the people. Americans united to fight the Nazi threat in World War II, now they must unite to fight the Republican Nazi threat in America and elect leaders who do not defy the law."Full Article Here
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Politics | Some budget protesters spend night at the Capitol | Seattle Times Newspaper
Politics | Some budget protesters spend night at the Capitol | Seattle Times Newspaper
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WA Capitol Occupiers: "close corporate tax loopholes, rather than cut back health care, social services, education" http://ow.ly/4vrVI
By Queenie Wong
Seattle Times Olympia bureau
Demonstrators representing dozens of interests squatted in the dome of the Washington State Capitol demanding an end to budget cuts Wednesday.
DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
About six dozen demonstrators planned on staying the night at the state Capitol.
Protest inside Washington State Capitol
OLYMPIA — A rally to urge state lawmakers to close corporate tax loopholes, rather than cut back health care, social services and education, started with hundreds of protesters, then turned into a sleepover for about six dozen in the state Capitol Wednesday night.
"Our goal today was to disrupt business as usual because obviously we've marched and rallied, and we're still seeing more and more cuts," said Fatima Morales, a spokeswoman for the Washington Community Action Network, which helped bring together more than three dozen advocacy groups."
Full Story Here | Seattle Times Newspaper
Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services | The Nation
Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services | The Nation
"Hasn’t a shutdown been the GOP’s goal the entire time? The Nation’s Melissa Harris-Perry agreed with Rachel Maddow on her show last night that many of the programs—and individuals—that have been targeted for funding cuts are beloved in American society; post office employees, teachers, Medicare. But the Republican Party, with little resistance from Democratic leaders, has been able to successfully demonize these figures and programs."Full Article| The Nation
The NAACP's photos - NAACP billboard in California highlights disparities in #prison & #education spending. #SmartandSafe | Plixi
The NAACP's photos - NAACP billboard in California highlights disparities in #prison & #education spending. #SmartandSafe | Plixi
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"Welcome to America, home to 5% of the world's people & 25% of the world's prisoners." - New @NAACP billboard. http://plixi.com/p/90280929
Al Franken keeping eye on Epsilon breach - Tony Romm - POLITICO.com
Al Franken keeping eye on Epsilon breach - Tony Romm - POLITICO.com
" By TONY ROMM | 4/7/11 11:15 AM EDT
Add Sen. Al Franken to the growing list of members casting a skeptical eye on Epsilon.
A data breach that allowed hackers access to the names and email addresses of consumers who do business with Target, Best Buy, TiVo and other Epsilon clients led Franken (D-Minn.) on Thursday to vow to “do more to protect Americans’ digital information.”
“This is one of the largest data breaches in history,” said Franken, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s new privacy panel.
“Yet most of the people affected by the Epsilon breach had never heard of that company before this week,” he told POLITICO in a statement.
“We need to give Americans more awareness about who has their information and greater ability to protect it,” Franken added. The breach “threatens the privacy of countless Minnesotans and has affected major Minnesota employers.”
Franken said he wanted to explore these issues more as chairman of the new Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law.
Full Article Here
Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations | Media Matters for America
Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations | Media Matters for America
According to Hasen: ""No Proof Of Any Systemic Fraud Has Been Unearthed." In an April 6 Politico column, election law expert Richard Hasen discussed the "razor-thin" electoral results in Wisconsin and noted:
A recount in this race, which some view as a referendum on Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union policies, seems inevitable, and it is not clear who will ultimately take the seat on the Wisconsin bench. But if this expensive and nasty race ends up in protracted litigation, it could undermine public confidence in both the judiciary and Wisconsin's electoral process, especially if, as I expect, supporters of Prosser raise ugly allegations of voter fraud." LINK TO FULL ARTICLE
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Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations http://bit.ly/gJeQd9 via .@mmfa #p2
According to Hasen: ""No Proof Of Any Systemic Fraud Has Been Unearthed." In an April 6 Politico column, election law expert Richard Hasen discussed the "razor-thin" electoral results in Wisconsin and noted:
A recount in this race, which some view as a referendum on Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union policies, seems inevitable, and it is not clear who will ultimately take the seat on the Wisconsin bench. But if this expensive and nasty race ends up in protracted litigation, it could undermine public confidence in both the judiciary and Wisconsin's electoral process, especially if, as I expect, supporters of Prosser raise ugly allegations of voter fraud." LINK TO FULL ARTICLE
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Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations http://bit.ly/gJeQd9 via .@mmfa #p2
Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations | Media Matters for America
Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations | Media Matters for America
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Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations http://bit.ly/gJeQd9 via .@mmfa #p2
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Predictable: Right-Wing Media Respond To WI Supreme Court Election With Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations http://bit.ly/gJeQd9 via .@mmfa #p2
Janesville - Rock County: The Revolution Is On
Janesville - Rock County: The Revolution Is On
"The revolution taking place in Wisconsin must go beyond its borders. In Congress, Wisconsin's ideologically poisoned congressman Paul Ryan has proposed a plan that will abolish Medicare within 10 years. Every person under the age of 55 today will not have the quality and equitable health care guarantee that seniors enjoy today. Ryan blames the federal government, Medicare and Medicaid for the greed-driven high costs of the private health care industry. His position with Big Insurance is the same position he holds for Big Oil. He thinks their profits should be padded by deleveraging seniors with tax subsidized vouchers. The price at the pump isn't high enough. Ryan's plan is so far out there that it offers no room for compromise - just like Walker."
SEE FULL ARTICLE HERE : Janesville - Rock County: The Revolution Is On
Nancy Folbre: Tax Havens and Treasure Hunts - NYTimes.com
Nancy Folbre: Tax Havens and Treasure Hunts - NYTimes.com
"Our budget deficit would be smaller – and pressure to cut social programs lower – if corporate tax revenues had not declined over time relative to gross domestic product and relative to individual income tax revenues."
"Our budget deficit would be smaller – and pressure to cut social programs lower – if corporate tax revenues had not declined over time relative to gross domestic product and relative to individual income tax revenues."
Business and Investors Against Tax Haven Abuse
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"Responsible businesses and banks are hurt when other firms use tax havens to avoid paying their fair share of taxes. In using tax havens, companies like Best Buy and General Electric, for example, shift their responsibility for taxes to the local appliance store or community bank.
There is no justification for tax avoidance and evasion through tax havens. Offshore tax havens provide cover for banks, hedge funds and corporations to shift taxable income from the United States for the sole purpose of escaping taxation. Tax haven secrecy allows wealthy Americans to hide assets, helps companies manipulate their finances, and fosters the casino economy. McClatchy News reported, for example, how working through Cayman Island subsidiaries, Goldman Sachs “peddled billions of dollars in shaky securities tied to subprime mortgages on unsuspecting pension funds, insurance companies and other investors when it concluded that the housing bubble would burst.”
Wealth for the Common Good/Petition: Restore the Top Tax Rates
CLICK HERE for Petition: Wealth for the Common Good
NOTE: I am posting this now but am not sure if the actual petition is still active (if it isn't we should get something new going to continue to raise awareness and send message).. I will try to get more info... and will keep posting... some things are always timely... such as those listed below...
Other things you can do if you don't want to sign or in addition to signing...
Contact your elected officials
Organize educational events in your area
Recruit others to be part of this campaign
Talk to the Media
Write letters to the editor or opinion pieces
Petition
Restore the Top Tax Rates
We, the undersigned, call on Congress and President Obama to allow the Bush-era tax cuts for those with taxable incomes over $200,000 (individual) and $250,000 (couple) to expire on Dec. 31, 2010. The increased revenue, an estimated $700 billion over 10 years, should go toward making long overdue investments in education, health, job creation, renewable energy, transportation and other infrastructure.
If you would prefer not to fill out a web form, you can sign on by contacting info@wealthforcommongood.org.
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Please note: If you're a business person or if you are in the high-income category, your voice is critically important at this time. Please indicate where appropriate on the form.
It's powerful when those who would pay a tax advocate on its behalf. Please indicate if your taxable income is over $200,000 (individual) or $250,000 (household)
Business or organization name
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How did you hear about the Restore the Top Tax Rates petition?
Please share a public comment about why you support this petition to restore the top tax rates.
Make yourself heard.. your Elected Officials... NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU NOW....Let them know that everyone needs to pay their fair share.....
NOTE: I am posting this now but am not sure if the actual petition is still active (if it isn't we should get something new going to continue to raise awareness and send message).. I will try to get more info... and will keep posting... some things are always timely... such as those listed below...
Other things you can do if you don't want to sign or in addition to signing...
Contact your elected officials
Organize educational events in your area
Recruit others to be part of this campaign
Talk to the Media
Write letters to the editor or opinion pieces
Petition
Restore the Top Tax Rates
We, the undersigned, call on Congress and President Obama to allow the Bush-era tax cuts for those with taxable incomes over $200,000 (individual) and $250,000 (couple) to expire on Dec. 31, 2010. The increased revenue, an estimated $700 billion over 10 years, should go toward making long overdue investments in education, health, job creation, renewable energy, transportation and other infrastructure.
If you would prefer not to fill out a web form, you can sign on by contacting info@wealthforcommongood.org.
* = required field
Please note: If you're a business person or if you are in the high-income category, your voice is critically important at this time. Please indicate where appropriate on the form.
It's powerful when those who would pay a tax advocate on its behalf. Please indicate if your taxable income is over $200,000 (individual) or $250,000 (household)
Business or organization name
Title or position held
Type of business or organization
Please tell us if you are affiliated with other business organizations
How did you hear about the Restore the Top Tax Rates petition?
Please share a public comment about why you support this petition to restore the top tax rates.
Make yourself heard.. your Elected Officials... NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU NOW....Let them know that everyone needs to pay their fair share.....
Janesville - Rock County: Janesville City Council Incumbent Defeated
Janesville - Rock County: Janesville City Council Incumbent Defeated
"After initiating a highly insulting personal attack against fellow council member Yuri Rashkin in an email a week ago, incumbent Frank Perrotto, known for his flippantly arrogant comments during council discussion, was unseated last night from the Janesville City Council. During a recent city council meeting, it was also Perrotto who used his council position on live TV to voice his support for Gov. Scott Walker and his budget repair bill."
"After initiating a highly insulting personal attack against fellow council member Yuri Rashkin in an email a week ago, incumbent Frank Perrotto, known for his flippantly arrogant comments during council discussion, was unseated last night from the Janesville City Council. During a recent city council meeting, it was also Perrotto who used his council position on live TV to voice his support for Gov. Scott Walker and his budget repair bill."
John Boehner: 'No daylight' between tea party and me - Jennifer Epstein - POLITICO.com
John Boehner: 'No daylight' between tea party and me - Jennifer Epstein - POLITICO.com
"Democrats say that Boehner is being swayed by the influence of the tea party movement and have urged him to make a break for the sake of a bipartisan agreement, but the speaker did not indicate that he’s willing to do so. “I’m fighting for the largest number of spending cuts possible,” Boehner said. “Because it really will help our economy. This is what the American people had to say last November. They wanted us to cut spending in Washington, D.C. and they wanted us to do everything we could to help create jobs in our country.”"
"Democrats say that Boehner is being swayed by the influence of the tea party movement and have urged him to make a break for the sake of a bipartisan agreement, but the speaker did not indicate that he’s willing to do so. “I’m fighting for the largest number of spending cuts possible,” Boehner said. “Because it really will help our economy. This is what the American people had to say last November. They wanted us to cut spending in Washington, D.C. and they wanted us to do everything we could to help create jobs in our country.”"
Walker demotes son of campaign contributor - JSOnline
Walker demotes son of campaign contributor - JSOnline
"Brian Deschane - the 27-year-old son of a prominent lobbyist - was demoted on Tuesday following a public uproar over his appointment to a cushy job earning $81,500 per year working in Gov. Scott Walker's administration.
But check out the two candidates Deschane beat out to get the position as head of environmental and regulatory affairs in the state Department of Commerce:
The first, Oscar Herrera, is a former state cabinet secretary under Republican Gov. Scott McCallum with a doctoral degree and eight years' experience overseeing the cleanup of petroleum-contaminated sites.
The second, Bernice Mattsson, is a professional engineer who served since 2003 in the post to which Deschane was appointed.
By contrast, Deschane has no college degree, little management experience and a couple of drunken-driving convictions. His father represents a trade group that gave more than $121,000 to Walker and his running mate.
Herrera and Mattsson didn't get far in the process.
"Brian Deschane - the 27-year-old son of a prominent lobbyist - was demoted on Tuesday following a public uproar over his appointment to a cushy job earning $81,500 per year working in Gov. Scott Walker's administration.
But check out the two candidates Deschane beat out to get the position as head of environmental and regulatory affairs in the state Department of Commerce:
The first, Oscar Herrera, is a former state cabinet secretary under Republican Gov. Scott McCallum with a doctoral degree and eight years' experience overseeing the cleanup of petroleum-contaminated sites.
The second, Bernice Mattsson, is a professional engineer who served since 2003 in the post to which Deschane was appointed.
By contrast, Deschane has no college degree, little management experience and a couple of drunken-driving convictions. His father represents a trade group that gave more than $121,000 to Walker and his running mate.
Herrera and Mattsson didn't get far in the process.
Scott Walker Demotes Donor’s DUI Son To Other Position He’s Unqualified For
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"...college-dropout 27-year-olds convicted of two whole drunk driving offenses daddy’s lawyer couldn’t get them out of, they’re prime talent Scott Walker will hire hastily and immediately give a raise. (Of course, it may help if said drunk, Brian Deschane, is the son of a wealthy lobbyist who directed hundreds of thousands of dollars into Walker’s campaign.) But because Walker has other things on his plate, he gave in to pressure over this idiotic hire and demoted Deschane. (Not that the young loser deserves his new job or its $64,728 salary either, mind you."
Wisconsin Questions: How long can this go on? Which side are you on? | blue cheddar.
Wisconsin Questions: How long can this go on? Which side are you on? | blue cheddar.
"And “this” has transformed itself from protests at the Capitol building to hundreds of protests around the state of Wisconsin, recalls against 8 Republicans Senators (1 of which has already turned in its required signatures), and a come-from-behind candidate who has won an election she was not wagered to win 6 months ago: Joanne Kloppenburg our newest Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.
Scott Walker is next. Enough votes were cast in yesterday’s usually sleepy spring election to recall our governor. This would be only the 3rd time it will occur in U.S. history."
Another One in the Hopper
Another One in the Hopper
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Democratic Party of Wisconsin
This is what happens when the people of Wisconsin unite to fight against Scott Walker's dangerous power grab. Think the rest of the Republican 8 are getting scared?
Another One in the Hopper
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MADISON- Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate following this morning's report in the Fond du Lac Reporter that petitions to force the recall of Sen. Randy Hopper will be filed today in Madison.
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This is what happens when the people of Wisconsin unite to fight against Scott Walker's dangerous power grab. Think the rest of the Republican 8 are getting scared?
Another One in the Hopper
www.wisdems.org
MADISON- Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate following this morning's report in the Fond du Lac Reporter that petitions to force the recall of Sen. Randy Hopper will be filed today in Madison.
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