tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post2158153726119050498..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: Walker adds to his 'I don't know' listJames Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-27070585245641380422015-07-20T13:09:13.455-05:002015-07-20T13:09:13.455-05:00Oh, I wish I could give a good counter-argument to...Oh, I wish I could give a good counter-argument to that, Anon@8:05, and I do remember what good little soldiers the insider press were and how they continue to shape the narrative. GWB was certainly propped up and insider reporters helped get us into that war. But GWB did show how a skilled politician can navigate embarrassments. Scooter has been able to navigate embarrassments in Wisconsin because he's getting no coverage, is allowed to hide from everyone and hasn't had to open his mouth. Now that he has to be in the public eye, he's made about a gaffe a day since he formally entered the race, and I'm hoping the debates will expose him further.<br />That is the hope I'm clinging to.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-18401773142943492842015-07-20T08:05:23.966-05:002015-07-20T08:05:23.966-05:00Sue, you don't seem to remember all the glowin...Sue, you don't seem to remember all the glowing press coverage that propped up George WALKER Bush. Scott Walker has been mentored by Karl Rove. In fact, it was Dick Cheney that counseled Walker out of his 2006 run for governor, back then, as a reforming republican that wanted big money out of politics. The mistake many make is they assume the media exists to inform us; when in reality, it exists to shape opinion, hijack the public debate, and catapult chosen candidates into office. Press the Meat will remain more than friendly. Chuck Todd is a highly partisan hack and knows who he's suppose to actively support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-84956116452735991582015-07-19T23:29:00.140-05:002015-07-19T23:29:00.140-05:00My husband says that the proper handling and foldi...My husband says that the proper handling and folding of the United States flag is a big deal to the Boy Scouts. At camp, there is a short ceremony each evening as the flag is lowered and folded, and then the next day when the flag is unfolded and raised. In short, any Boy Scout worth his merit badges would know how to properly fold a flag. Is it possible that Scott Walker cheated his way through scouting too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-7068698388252953972015-07-19T21:13:08.923-05:002015-07-19T21:13:08.923-05:00There might be better national coverage if the rum...There might be better national coverage if the rumors I've heard are true about state reporters being frustrated at never getting a straight answer from Walker, or any real access. Nationally there are bigger egos involved and national reporters will be sycophants only as long as they get something in return. Walker is used to a press that doesn't question or can't question and knows not to expect anything.<br />He shouldn't assume all his new pals on Meet The Press will remain friendly. He answers to his buyers only and doesn't know how to play the game.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-11695888189768469342015-07-19T18:08:32.113-05:002015-07-19T18:08:32.113-05:00MJS Propaganda Alert
Here's an entirely bogus...MJS Propaganda Alert<br /><br />Here's an entirely bogus story that could have (am maybe was!(written by Walker's campaign, yet published as "news":<br /><br />Scott Walker learned early lessons at father's Iowa church<br /><br />http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-learned-early-lessons-at-fathers-iowa-church-b99435429z1-290442461.html<br /><br />I post here because it is far too common for people to proclaim that in-state and now national media will start reporting truthful and meaningful stories about Scott Walker. For any story that could be viewed as embarrassing for Scott Walker, MJS will publish 4 or more that could actually be press releases from his campaign, like the link above.<br /><br />My suggestion is people should note who is credited with writing the garbage pro-Walker propaganda at MJS. Anyone that would write and stand behind the story above really isn't a legitimate source for real news, just more pro-Walker/republican puffery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-7391590199940582752015-07-19T16:12:07.172-05:002015-07-19T16:12:07.172-05:00I have to caution people to not make too big a dea...I have to caution people to not make too big a deal about the national media catching on to Walker. Remember, it is the overall narrative they create and not the spotty reports here-and-there that count. There is actually no sign that the national media is consistently and meaningfully giving Walker the scrutiny he deserves, but it is early yet and I do admit, there are some hopeful signs that it could happen.<br /><br />But there are also signs that the national media is going to play up Walker's talking points. All around the nation last week, the media trumped propaganda that Scott Walker was still a small-town Delavan kind of guy. Of course, our jet-settin' koch funded governor, who rubs elbows and illegally coordinates with the most wealthy right-wing funders in America is certainly NOT still a small-town Delaven kind of guy -- yet even NPR was catapulting that pro-Walker propaganda.<br /><br />The media in-state still gives Walker a free-pass and publishes his talking points as news. The national media, overall, is taking its cue from the in-state media. Please, people, be careful before proclaiming that the media at any level is going to tell the entire truth about Scott Walker. It is not doing so to date, even if we see scattered and disjointed reports that tell the truth.<br /><br />Underestimating Scott Walker and he media allies is foolish, especially since he will have unlimited funds. He is still the koch brothers' guy and they will spend almost 1 billion dollars in the general. Scotty can be at the top of that ticket, the mainstream media is doing nothing to discourage that, and they can catapult him into the White House by hook or crook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-66655850528959033782015-07-19T15:21:57.047-05:002015-07-19T15:21:57.047-05:00I ask Walker to clarify the statement "I'...I ask Walker to clarify the statement "I'm going to fight for people whether they vote for me or not". Really? Then how come ticket holders who waited in line to see Walker kick off his Presidential election in Waukesha WI were DENIED entrance and KICKED OUT for having signed the recall? Walker is a shameful liar. He will NOT fight for anyone other than those who back him. Lots of examples of this & Walker's pay for play politics. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-52246751451054216892015-07-19T14:36:13.029-05:002015-07-19T14:36:13.029-05:00Wonderful World (Don't Know Much)
https://www....Wonderful World (Don't Know Much)<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNO72aCnVr0<br />This explains Walker except the the last part of the song.<br /><br />It is funny how fast he changed the subject rather than answer the question.<br /><br />"Bash: Do you think that being gay is a choice?<br /><br />Walker: Oh, I mean I think -- that’s not even an issue for me to be involved in. The bottom line is, I’m going to stand up and work hard for every American regardless of who they are, no matter where they come from, no matter what their background. I’m going to fight for people whether they vote for me or not."my5centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942220162477583126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-4164169536658124402015-07-19T14:35:03.477-05:002015-07-19T14:35:03.477-05:00You are Welcome, Betsy. We are all in this togethe...You are Welcome, Betsy. We are all in this together, and the stakes couldn't be higher.James Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-11492915614986468232015-07-19T14:30:03.489-05:002015-07-19T14:30:03.489-05:00Thank you Mr. Rowen for being so tenacious in gett...Thank you Mr. Rowen for being so tenacious in getting the word out about SW! You are providing an invaluable service! Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394313090960732307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-85664585103875069832015-07-19T14:04:28.683-05:002015-07-19T14:04:28.683-05:00Perhaps an even more jaw-dropping Walker quote fro...Perhaps an even more jaw-dropping Walker quote from the same article:<br /><i>"I’m going to stand up and work hard for every American regardless of who they are, no matter where they come from, no matter what their background. <b>I’m going to fight for people whether they vote for me or not."</b></i><br /><br />From the man with a million-strong enemies blacklist, on tape saying his strategy is to divide and conquer, again on tape saying he "thought about" putting agents provocateurs into the Act 10 protest crowds, and who has repeatedly enacted policies that specifically target and disenfranchise the people of Milwaukee and Dane Counties who (I guess just <i>coincidentally?</i>) haven't voted for him.lufthasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10874075983022034896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-54731080514257065092015-07-19T13:54:46.897-05:002015-07-19T13:54:46.897-05:00& now we have the pic of Walker demonstrating ...& now we have the pic of Walker demonstrating to an Iowan how to incorrectly fold our U.S. Flag! Just adding this to Walker's "I don't know" list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-38896412199142531512015-07-19T13:23:21.845-05:002015-07-19T13:23:21.845-05:00The national media is beginning to see walker'...The national media is beginning to see walker's dance around the issues pattern. This is what's going to be his downfall. His refusal to give a straight answer to a question. He's afraid to when he is not surrounded by his faithful followers. <br /><br />You are under a large microscope now, scotty! You unfortunately do not know how to think on your feet. Which is starting to show.<br /><br />Well if it's any consolation you'll at least be a footnote in the American history books.mad as hellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-50742873753026244112015-07-19T13:08:22.400-05:002015-07-19T13:08:22.400-05:00Walker's video on approving of amnesty, before...Walker's video on approving of amnesty, before he was against it!<br /><br />http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/opinion/2015/02/17/scott-walker-immigration-path-citizenship-wausau-interview-amnesty-border/23558209/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com