Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Taylor Calls For Boycott Of Business Within Her District - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee

Taylor Calls For Boycott Of Business Within Her District - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee

Senator Says Company Should 'Be More Aware Of Their Customers' Views'

Opponents of Gov. Scott Walker have long been calling for boycotts against companies that politically support him. But state Sen. Lena Taylor is taking the fight one step further.Taylor doesn't use the term boycott, but she said the owner of Andy's Gas Station near 76th Street and Good Hope Road lends support to her political opponents.

Madison, Wisconsin ranked as best US educated city | Reuters

Madison, Wisconsin ranked as best US educated city | Reuters
Wonder if they will in the next ranking after the TEA have had their way WI.
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‎(Reuters) - Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the United States and New York is the financial hub but Madison, Wisconsin gets the highest marks as the most educated American city.The midwestern

Daily Kos: Republicans simply aren’t interested in creating jobs for Wisconsin families

Daily Kos: Republicans simply aren’t interested in creating jobs for Wisconsin families

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Rep. Peter Barca is the Wisconsin Assembly Democrats Leader Last fall Scott Walker and his fellow Republicans got elected on the promise of creating 250,000 jobs for Wisconsin workers and families.

Intelligence Report: FBI corruption probe surrounding Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker apparently expanding | abc7chicago.com

Intelligence Report: FBI corruption probe surrounding Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker apparently expanding | abc7chicago.com

Even though the search warrant was executed on a home in the state capital of Madison, they were Milwaukee FBI agents. It appears that the federal investigation concerns Governor Walker's time as Milwaukee county executive.

Opponents Of Michigan Emergency Manager Law Near Signature Goal | ThinkProgress

Opponents Of Michigan Emergency Manager Law Near Signature Goal | ThinkProgress

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Activists in Michigan have been fighting Gov. Rick Snyder’s (R) emergency financial managers law, which “allows appointees to fire elected officials, break contracts, privatize services and dissolve towns,” and opponents now say they will have enough signatures by the end of the month to suspend the...

Mason urging legislators to counteract Walker's push to relax ballast rules - JSOnline

Every day Walker gives me another reason to want him RECALLED. He is evil, stupid and the pawn of every rich man he's ever met.
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State Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine) is hoping to rouse fellow legislators to push back against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's recent decision to press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to relax New York's tough ballast discharge rules to protect the Great Lakes from the next invasive species.

Taking recall campaigns online

Taking recall campaigns online
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The state Government Accountability Board has signed-off on a policy that allows single-signature petition forms to be submitted as part of recall campaigns. Under the change, petitions generated online could be printed out by an individual and mailed to the
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    • Sierra Nolan Time to get ready to exit poll - Walker recall looking more likely: "The policy could greatly improve the chances of groups planning to attempt a recall of Governor Scott Walker, because it allows them to gather the over 540,000 signatures needed to trigger an election by reaching out to people online."

Facebook's 'Subscribe' Button: 5 Things You Need To Know

Facebook's 'Subscribe' Button: 5 Things You Need To Know
Facebook's latest feature has introduced an important new term, "subscribing," that describes a novel way to connect on the social networking site. Now, you must choose between "friending" someone and "subscribing" to them.

So what's the difference? Here's how Facebook explains it:

You should only add someone as a friend when you know them personally. If you don't know someone personally but want to hear what they have to say, subscribing is a good option. When you subscribe to someone, you'll only be able to see their public updates.


When you request to add a person as your "friend," she must review and approve the request. On the other hand, if someone has opted to include the "subscribe" button on her profile, you can subscribe to see her public updates without her having to review the request, or without being friends with her (Note that she'll be able to see that you subscribed to her). Facebook "friends" can see any profile information a user has made available to that particular group--it might include tagged photos and videos, comments, status updates, wall posts, and contact information, among other details--whereas subscribers can only view public updates.

.00004% Vote Problem Gets 6 Million Fix

.00004% Vote Problem Gets 6 Million Fix
http://myplayfulself.com/wordpress/archives/7877
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Why must progressives and the League of Women Voters, protest, fight, recall, blog, and file suite to illuminate what is an obvious partisan move of the GOP to suppress the vote?

Biden ties SB5 defeat to saving labor and the middle class | The Columbus Dispatch

Biden ties SB5 defeat to saving labor and the middle class | The Columbus Dispatch
“Don’t misunderstand what this is,” Biden said. “It’s not a joke, not a joke. It’s not an applause line. You are the only people keeping the barbarians at the gates.”
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CINCINNATI – Vice President Joe Biden told labor members and their families at a Labor Day picnic today that the effort to repeal Senate Bill 5 “is a fight for the heart and soul of the labor movement.”

The War on Higher Education | History News Network

The War on Higher Education | History News Network

‎"Public universities seeking greater autonomy have cited the need for greater “flexibility.” But the combination of union-busting and the semi-privatization of “entrepreneurial” public universities creates the probability of creating institutions with little academic integrity."
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John T. McNay is a Professor of History at the University of Cincinnati--UC Blue Ash. This is an updated version of a piece that appeared in the September 2011 issue of Passport, the newsletter of The Society of Historians of American Foreign Relations. Dr. McNay is a member of that organization.

“Republicans in Wisconsin,” Cronon wrote in his op-ed. in the New York Times on March 21, “are seeking to reverse civic traditions that for more than a century have been among the most celebrated achievements not just of their state, but of their own party as well.”

While not all states have the strong traditions that Wisconsin does, the civic traditions in many states are being challenged by the new and radical legislation being introduced. Much of it, as Cronon reports, is not home-grown legislation but part of boilerplate legislation developed by ALEC. The organization’s strategy is that by introducing these radical bills across the nation at the state level in a shotgun approach, they will make progress in reaching their goals incrementally. The organization notes that only 12 to 15 percent of the hundreds of bills introduced in state legislatures each year pass into law but over time, these laws promise to have a huge impact.

Further, using a political strategy that writer Naomi Klein has recently dubbed a “shock and awe,” the proponents of this legislation have often been part of creating conditions in which they use the pressure of a crisis atmosphere to push through their “reforms.” In Wisconsin, for example, Scott Walker was elected with a surplus but quickly funded several new conservative projects and thereby helped bring about a budget crisis. Similarly, at least half of Ohio’s $8 billion deficit was generated by sweeping tax cuts, including a 21 percent reduction in the state’s progressive income tax."

A day without rights in the Wisconsin State Assembly - YouTube

A day without rights in the Wisconsin State Assembly - YouTube

Uploaded by on Sep 14, 2011

Wisconsin has a LAW ss 19.90 which states "Whenever a governmental body holds a meeting in open session, the body shall make a reasonable effort to accommodate any person desiring to record, film or photograph the meeting."

Seems pretty straightforward, but the Assembly has a "rule" which bans any and all cameras from the gallery.

There was a recent US circuit court case about filming police where they ruled that citizens have the right to film public officials while in a public space, while they are serving in their public capacity and also included

"Gathering information about government officials in a form that can readily be disseminated to others serves a cardinal First Amendment interest,"

Also seems pretty straight forward, but not in WI with the Fitz's in charge. People were dragged out of the gallery using pain compliance and handcuffs simply for SILENTLY HOLDING A CAMERA DURING AN OPEN MEETING.

The Shock Doctrine | Naomi Klein

The Shock Doctrine | Naomi Klein
We are being attacked on all sides. It seems that before you understand what is happening in front of you someone else whacks you fron behind. While reeling from that a hammer comes down on your toe. This is all the "shock and awe" strategy used around the world to destroy democracies for the last 40 years. Read Naomi Klein's book. We have to stay cool and coordonate our efforts to fight all at once. It is important to realize that this is one coordinated attack on the American Dream.

http://www.naomiklein.org/shock-doctrine
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Gov. Scott Walker Has Lost The War - Forbes

Gov. Scott Walker Has Lost The War - Forbes
Forbes magazine: Walker has lost the war.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2011/03/04/gov-scott-walker-has-lost-the-war/3/
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In what may be the result of one of the great political miscalculations of our time, Scott Walker’s popularity in his home state is fast going down the tubes. A Rasmussen poll out today reveals that almost 60% of likely Wisconsin voters now disapprove of their aggressive governor’s performance, with...

A day without rights in the Wisconsin State Assembly - YouTube

A day without rights in the Wisconsin State Assembly - YouTube


Uploaded by on Sep 14, 2011

Wisconsin has a LAW ss 19.90 which states "Whenever a governmental body holds a meeting in open session, the body shall make a reasonable effort to accommodate any person desiring to record, film or photograph the meeting."

Seems pretty straightforward, but the Assembly has a "rule" which bans any and all cameras from the gallery.

There was a recent US circuit court case about filming police where they ruled that citizens have the right to film public officials while in a public space, while they are serving in their public capacity and also included

"Gathering information about government officials in a form that can readily be disseminated to others serves a cardinal First Amendment interest,"

Also seems pretty straight forward, but not in WI with the Fitz's in charge. People were dragged out of the gallery using pain compliance and handcuffs simply for SILENTLY HOLDING A CAMERA DURING AN OPEN MEETING.

FBI Raids Home of Walker Top Aide | Wisconsin Politics





FBI Raids Home of Walker Top Aide | Wisconsin Politics


"One thing is clear and that is the Archer and Nardelli resignations are no coincidence and the FBI is now moving in to collect evidence and with these aides being so close to Walker, we can only hope the trail leads to the Governor’s Mansion. You can read the Sentinels story here."

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GOP Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett Proposes Rigging The Electoral College For Republicans | ThinkProgress

GOP Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett Proposes Rigging The Electoral College For Republicans | ThinkProgress

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President Obama won Pennsylvania by more than 10 percentage points in 2008, and Democrats have won the state in every single presidential election for the last two decades. In a close election, it is difficult to draw an electoral map that sends a Democrat to the White House without that Democrat wi...

American Intelligence General Says 911 was a fraud - YouTube

American Intelligence General Says 911 was a fraud - YouTube
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General Stubblebine NOW, Lives in Latin America, in Remote area, [ WHY ?] was the top of USA intelligence gathering when he retired, He is the highest rankin...

FBI, deputies at home of former Gov. Walker aide - JSOnline

FBI, deputies at home of former Gov. Walker aide - JSOnline
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At least four FBI agents are at the home of a former top aide to Gov. Scott Walker. Deputies from the Dane County Sheriff's Department are also present at the home on Madison's East Side.
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Ruck.us | No Parties. Just People.

Ruck.us | No Parties. Just People.
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I just signed up for Ruck.us. This site will match you with politically like-minded people near home and around the world. You do have to answer over 100 questions?
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NCPSSM: The Truth about Social Security and Privatization

NCPSSM: The Truth about Social Security and Privatization
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Privatization mens increased retirement risks, severe cuts in Social Security, and a multi-trillion dollar increase in federal debt.

Obama Campaign Manager Greeted By Tar Sands Protesters At Harvard | ThinkProgress

Obama Campaign Manager Greeted By Tar Sands Protesters At Harvard | ThinkProgress
Such good news -

Today Tar Sands Action arrestees led two simultaneous rallies - one targeting President Obama in Columbus Ohio: http://www.tarsandsaction.org/tar-sands-action-rally-columbus-ohio-greets-president-obama/

And one targeting Obama 2012 Campaign Manager Jim Messina in Cambridge, MA: http://thinkprogress.org/green/2011/09/13/318436/obama-campaign-manager-greeted-by-tar-sands-protesters-at-harvard/

Raleigh, NC, you're next!
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Activists seasoned by weeks of civil disobedience in front of the White House dogged President Obama’s campaign manager today over the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Jim Messina was greeted by about 40 protesters when he came to Harvard University to speak, including over a dozen activists who had ...

No to Evictions Flash Mob: Dale Farm Solidarity & Anti-homelessness Demo (1)

No to Evictions Flash Mob: Dale Farm Solidarity & Anti-homelessness Demo (1)
Londoners - bring your cardboard box and join us at this demo to demonstrate the use of millions of pounds of public funds to make people Dale Farm homeless at a time when services are being cut
Location: Eland House
Time: ‎5:00PM Thursday, September 15th

Why shouldn't you buy: Dixie Cups, Vanity Fair Paper Products, Mardi Gras Napkins, Brawny and Sparkle Paper Towels, Angel Soft, and Quilted Northern

Money talks! Why shouldn't you buy the following: Dixie Cups, Vanity Fair Paper Products, Mardi Gras Napkins, Brawny and Sparkle Paper Towels, Angel Soft and Quilted Northern Toilet Paper...Your purchase supports destruction of democracy, two words...Koch Brothers. Join the boycott, send this to all of your Facebook Friends.
Wisconsin State Senator Lena Taylor
State: Milwaukee
District: 4th Senate
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A life-long Milwaukee resident, Senator Lena Taylor is serving her second term in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 4th Senate District, including northern portions of the City of Milwaukee as well as parts of Wauwatosa and Glendale.

In early 2011, the Senator took a principled and dramatic stand against Governor Scott Walker’s goal of ending collective bargaining as part of the “Wisconsin 14”—the fourteen Democratic Senators that left the state in order to prevent the passing of the “Budget Repair Bill” that would strip away the right of workers and end democracy in the public sector work place. Taylor and her colleagues were and are revered by many for their stand in support of worker’s rights in Wisconsin. The National Education Association awarded Taylor and the rest of the Wisconsin 14 individually their 2011 Friend of Education Award, the first time ever the award was granted to a collective group’s action.

State could get $369 million under jobs proposal - JSOnline

State could get $369 million under jobs proposal - JSOnline
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Wisconsin could receive up to about $369 million in federal funding to upgrade and modernize its K-12 schools and community colleges under President Barack Obama's jobs act proposal, according to state-by-state estimates the White House released Tuesday.
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Would the Walker Administration accept the federal funds if they were awarded? Walker has turned back awarded funds in public health and for rural IT connectivity in a number of cases. Hopefully if Congress can pass the American Jobs Act our Gov. will enable Wisconsin to participate to create desperately needed jobs.

State Superintendent Huppenthal determined to keep accents out of classrooms |

State Superintendent Huppenthal determined to keep accents out of classrooms |
"In the last few years, Arizona has taken a giant step backwards in the arena of civil rights. Our lawmakers have used fear and ideology to implement discriminatory legislation against Latinos and those believed to be “illegal.” We have cast doubt on an entire population of citizens based on skin color and accent.

One would hope the Civil Rights Act of 1964 would no longer be needed. But as Arizona legislators try to whitewash their efforts at discrimination, it seems obvious the act is as relevant today as it was 47 years ago.

When we find Spanish accents offensive enough to require legislation, we know we’ve turned our back on cultural diversity and crossed a dangerous line. This is nativism, and this is not the Arizona I know and love."

ALEC convention here in Phoenix

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What is the date of the ALEC convention here in Phoenix? Gotta get busy on that one!

Bob Turner Wins Anthony Weiner’s House Seat www.nytimes.com


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A businessman channeled discontent with President Obama into an upset and won the New York City district last represented by Anthony D. Weiner.
David Calderon
This is what happens when Democrats sit on their hands and count their chickens. before they hatch. It was a perfect storm. And republican bob turner got the help of some local 'democrat's' whose interests are entirely related to Israel not the U.S. economy or unemployment or medicare and social security but Israel. Nice job suckers.

    • Ed Jordan David don't you think the DNC maybe somewhat responsable? Pluss a guy not willing to do the work required? They thought this was in the bag and by the time they figered out they were behind they lost? I agree that tte state of Israel had been a factor but I feel we lost one we should not have lost! 90 years the seat was a Dem seat 90 years!

    • David Calderon Completely agree Ed. Dems were caught with their pants down (no pun intended) they better have better strategies in the future or this will not be the only seat they lose.

Arrested for Silently Filming in a Wisconsin State Assembly Hearing - YouTube

Arrested for Silently Filming in a Wisconsin State Assembly Hearing - YouTube

Walker, other governors ask New York to relax ballast rules - JSOnline

Walker, other governors ask New York to relax ballast rules - JSOnline
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Three years ago, Great Lakes governors were arm-in-arm in their push to protect the world's largest freshwater resource from being drained away by thirsty -- and more populated -- regions of the country, as well as the world.

Frederick Wintle Resigns After Being Charged With Pulling Gun

Frederick Wintle Resigns After Being Charged With Pulling Gun
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) â A Maine lawmaker barred from the State House after he was charged with pulling a loaded gun on a stranger in a parking lot has resigned. The lawyer for Republican Rep. Frederick Wintle of Garland disclosed the resignation Tuesday at a hearing in Kennebec County S…

Whomever runs against Walker should be working for hand counting of the votes.

Bryan Bliss commented on Jim Mueller's post in Who should be the next Wisconsin Governor?
Whomever runs against Walker should be working for hand counting of the votes. In the Holperin recall election, Lincoln County went from using optical scanning machines to hand counting all of the ballots. His vote percentage of the vote increased 10.8% from his 2008 percentage. In all of the other counties (except Menominee) his average increase was only 1.3%. Question, Are the out of state ult...ra right-wingers who sell and program the machines flipping votes? It has happened in other states and weird things have happened here but has it happened here? We can not prove that, yet! However, for the next election we are going to prevent it where we can and find it where we can not prevent it. www.electionprotectionwisconsin.com See us at Fighting Bob Fest under the Wisconsin Counts banner. If I were a candidate, I certainly would insist on a hand count of the votes and if they did not hand count, I would ask my supporters to write-in my name so that their votes would be hand counted.See More

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    • Betsy Wilcox But there are over 7500 voters, so if I read you correctly the Clerk needs to have prior GAB permission to hand count my ballot. Am I missing something here?

    • Bryan Bliss sorry, its confusing, a clerk (over7500) cannot decide to count all the ballots by hand, without prior gab approval, but all write in votes are hand counted regardless of how many there are. if all the voters voted write in, even while their chosen candidate was printed on the ballot, all those votes would indeed be hand counted, legally.

    • Betsy Wilcox Ok-that's what I wanted to hear. Thanks for keeping with this, Bryan.