tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post5383199223450067989..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: The Disrespected, Manipulated Wisconsin ElectorateJames Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-86837341892600106772015-03-23T18:28:24.100-05:002015-03-23T18:28:24.100-05:00Feel free to use this as an illustration for Walke...<a href="http://oi61.tinypic.com/33kyrz5.jpg" title="Scott K. Wanker" rel="nofollow"><b>Feel free to use this as an illustration for Walker topics.</b></a>Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974090948640572660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-46765124428785699722014-09-05T20:46:15.428-05:002014-09-05T20:46:15.428-05:00Now Walker is refusing to debate Burke on public T...Now Walker is refusing to debate Burke on public TV and Radio, agreeing to only 2 debates sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. <br /><br />Among the debates Walker is skipping is one hosted by Marquette University Law School's Mike Gousha, host of WISN-TV's "UpFront with Mike Gousha." He has played host to six major debates over the last five years, including a primary and general election debate in 2010's race for governor and one in 2012's recall race for governor.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-87028933897084989402014-09-05T19:52:17.222-05:002014-09-05T19:52:17.222-05:00Well done James. The first paragraph is a succinc...Well done James. The first paragraph is a succinct indictment of career politician Scott Walker. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-42633022301310636272014-09-05T18:02:07.603-05:002014-09-05T18:02:07.603-05:00Citizens of Wisconsin: take back Wisconsin!Citizens of Wisconsin: take back Wisconsin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-69639474068874943112014-08-11T12:20:37.925-05:002014-08-11T12:20:37.925-05:00To Anon 12:17 - - It's too long and the links ...To Anon 12:17 - - It's too long and the links would be lost. Instead, why not take one part or theme and i your own words send in your own letter?<br /><br />Short letters have a better chance of publication. Break it up among friends...James Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-46856057925330324722014-08-11T12:17:22.517-05:002014-08-11T12:17:22.517-05:00PLEASE GET THIS IN THE PAPER AS A LETTER TO THE ED...PLEASE GET THIS IN THE PAPER AS A LETTER TO THE EDITOR!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-62218155574474389862014-08-04T07:18:57.651-05:002014-08-04T07:18:57.651-05:00The koch takeover was financed and implemented by ...The koch takeover was financed and implemented by members of the lucky sperm club -- inheritance babies.<br /><br />The family fortune comes from Joseph Stalin -- one of the most ruthless dictators in world history.<br /><br />The koch's are vile facists that want to merge their business interests with our government to destroy our democratic republic.<br /><br />And this should not be surprised -- their daddy was tutored by a brutal dictator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-64248840181591985062014-08-04T02:10:38.008-05:002014-08-04T02:10:38.008-05:00Any article, even one as good as this about Wiscon...Any article, even one as good as this about Wisconsin politics or Scott Walker should always contain the fact that he is a Koch Bros Lieutenant who will be promoted to Colonel if he follows order from Heir Koch.<br />The majority of WI lawmakers are Koch 'employees' who will be fired unless they follow orders.<br />Let me save you 500 hours of research into politics, history and the great despots of the last century. <br />WWII was over in 4 years. The Cuban Missile Crisis was handled in the time equaling a long vacation. The Koch have been at this for over 30 years and OWN about 22 states at present. THEY ARE THE GREATEST THREAT TO AMERICA IN 100 YEARS. Take this threat very seriously. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-26167960806793920922014-08-03T21:24:15.998-05:002014-08-03T21:24:15.998-05:00Thanks for the heartfelt post. I'm convinced t...Thanks for the heartfelt post. I'm convinced the WisGOPs are perfectly fine with seeing your part of the state (and pretty much any part outside if a few 262 suburbs) go down the drain, as long as they get to be in charge of it. Jake formerly of the LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660401299391001751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-53767748845489525842014-08-03T14:22:56.739-05:002014-08-03T14:22:56.739-05:00I work in the human services department of one of ...I work in the human services department of one of the poorest counties in the state. Many of Scott Walker's policies, which were designed to take from the poor and give to his wealthy campaign donors/supporters, have ensured that many people in this rural county CANNOT vote. They have no means to get to a polling place because they don't have a vehicle that runs, and they can't get the vehicle fixed because there are no jobs in the area from which to obtain an income. These people are living hand to mouth every single day of their lives, barely surviving. The cycle of poverty has been going on for so long that many of them don't know anything better exists. They know that those in positions of power, people who could change the way things are, don't care about them. Scott Walker sure doesn't. And don't even get me started on Act 10 and what it has done to those of us who work in public service jobs. I pray that Walker is voted out in November. If he wins,my family will be moving out of state. I cannot bear to stay and watch what other atrocities he will commit against the good people of Wisconsin. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-72007174448951004702014-08-03T09:30:21.695-05:002014-08-03T09:30:21.695-05:00anon 9:45
Free, fair, open, and transparent elect...anon 9:45<br /><br />Free, fair, open, and transparent elections matter. This does not exist.<br /><br />Our 2-party system is leaving people behind. On a national scale, the original party of slavery, the DEMOCRATIC PARTY, stands for nothing.<br /><br />I pull a lever each November and a lemon rolls out. The views of a large number of potential voters are systematically excluded from the process.<br /><br />America's voter participation rate compared to other democracies with advanced economies is disgraceful.<br /><br />Of course, those that believe elections are stolen fair and square can't possibly have a valid take on America's shamefully low participation rates anyhow.<br /><br />Voting the for lesser-of-2-evils is not a sustainable strategy. Those that stay home refuse to partake in a "vote for me or I will shoot this puppy" scheme.<br /><br />It is entirely rational to withhold support for a rigged system -- doing anything else props it up.<br /><br />It is foolish to expect massive turnouts as a way to restructure a dysfunctional system -- if everyone voted there would be no change is a 2-party system that does not work for an increasingly larger chunk of the electorate.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-74665935124370255942014-08-03T07:06:41.789-05:002014-08-03T07:06:41.789-05:00We all know cancers are hard to fight and to compl...We all know cancers are hard to fight and to completely eradicate. Keep fighting, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-12662717262913998422014-08-03T05:01:46.951-05:002014-08-03T05:01:46.951-05:00@Anonymous 8:44 AM This may explain in part why Sc...@Anonymous 8:44 AM This may explain in part why Scotty's priority at Marquette U. was political rather than academic. Even at Marquette U. while Walker's grades were less than average his corrupt political activities were his focus/ambition. It's like he was born for it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-64154780961747937622014-08-02T21:45:21.272-05:002014-08-02T21:45:21.272-05:00So if only the right person would run and election...So if only the right person would run and elections were held a certain better way then everyone would vote and rainbows and lollipops! How about if everyone would vote then maybe better people would think they had a chance at winning elections.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-12070822062422051982014-08-02T18:25:17.952-05:002014-08-02T18:25:17.952-05:00Anon 1:37
Are you saying they steal elections fai...Anon 1:37<br /><br />Are you saying they steal elections fair and square?<br /><br />Your larger point is well-taken, but if it can be mathematically proven that election fraud occurs in key races, then why should people vote.<br /><br />scott walker's negative ads are designed to disenfranchise voters -- but some don't need help staying home.<br /><br />Many potential voters simply don't have a dog in the fight. If the democratic party would stand behind and fight for the kind of Economic Bill of Rights that FDR advocated for, it would be possible to mobilize many voters.<br /><br />And the result of an Economic Bill of Rights would create a booming economy as more people would have more income to support basic needs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-21480939654509966082014-08-02T16:22:03.385-05:002014-08-02T16:22:03.385-05:00About Walker/Bush. Interesting.About Walker/Bush. Interesting.James Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-18896769296176669682014-08-02T13:38:00.108-05:002014-08-02T13:38:00.108-05:00I agree with all that you and others have written ...I agree with all that you and others have written here - excellent article. The one thing that gives me the most pause however is how few of us vote. I don't understand why people don't participate in making their lives better. You can argue disenfranchisement and election fraud but when less than 50% of vote in the Presidential election and as few as 5% decide nonpartisan local elections there is something more going on,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-10151608198801275572014-08-02T13:37:43.179-05:002014-08-02T13:37:43.179-05:00I agree with all that you and others have written ...I agree with all that you and others have written here - excellent article. The one thing that gives me the most pause however is how few of us vote. I don't understand why people don't participate in making their lives better. You can argue disenfranchisement and election fraud but when less than 50% of vote in the Presidential election and as few as 5% decide nonpartisan local elections there is something more going on,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-60648446053086943872014-08-02T13:35:34.424-05:002014-08-02T13:35:34.424-05:00I agree with all that you and others have written ...I agree with all that you and others have written here - excellent article. The one thing that gives me the most pause however is how few of us vote. I don't understand why people don't participate in making their lives better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-34155799087859433702014-08-02T13:18:20.474-05:002014-08-02T13:18:20.474-05:00They call each other cousins in public -- they tie...They call each other cousins in public -- they tie is to George Herbert Walker and he had the clan around the Railroad system he controlled at the turn of the 20th century.<br /><br />The Dem Party of Wisconsin has had the cousin bit on their website.<br /><br />This is why Walker is from Colorado -- in the days before computers -- folk like george herbert walker had their kinfolk around the system to make sure the bookkeeping was right (of course, pre-computer).<br /><br />Many know of prescott bush -- george herbert walker married his daughter to him.<br /><br />Our scott walker would not be from the wealthy side of the family -- his father was a preacher/bookkeeper -- a very odd combination.<br /><br />There have been reports that kkkarl rove was a mentor to walker. John Nichols reports that walker withdrew from the 2006 request after a personal visit by vp cheney -- his "reformer" schtick ran counter to the direction the repub party was headed.<br /><br />You can doubt it all you like -- but there is a reason that the same out-of-state billionaires jumped on the scotty bandwagon as the ones that underwrote much of george WALKER bush's political career.<br /><br />george WALKER bush stole 2 presidential elections -- this is a crime that takes a massive amount of money and then the means to manipulate outcome.<br /><br />But don't take my word for it -- google Cliff Arnebeck and his work in Ohio and check out richard charnin's book, Matrix of Deceipt.<br /><br />Since 1988 (the year george HERBERT WALKER bush ran), the numbers also are inconsistent with fundamental math principals. <br /><br />And now the media (NEP) will no longer even conduct/publish exit polls in all 50 states -- don't believe that they can't afford to do so -- they makes record profits during these cycles.<br /><br />The data can be used to demonstrate the results are not legitimate.<br /><br />James -- do some google searches -- the dem party of wisconsin had the relationship on their web in 2012. I don't know if its been scrubbed or not -- but it is a fact that is how they interact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-19386443322550185062014-08-02T12:24:17.682-05:002014-08-02T12:24:17.682-05:00Well - - I have written about the EITC back to 201...Well - - I have written about the EITC back to 2011. Here's one link<br /><br />http://thepoliticalenvironment.blogspot.com/2014/07/wrong-way-walkers-tax-reforms-were-so.html<br /><br />And is Walker really a Bush relative? I do not think so.<br /><br />James Rowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-68070379517285130732014-08-02T10:35:18.483-05:002014-08-02T10:35:18.483-05:00Tribalism, Nonnie. That and The politics of hatr...Tribalism, Nonnie. That and The politics of hatred allow people to vote against their own interests, if it will hurt other people more.zombie rotten mcdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601960953323752278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-52121709479750008792014-08-02T08:43:43.200-05:002014-08-02T08:43:43.200-05:00Excellent piece, James. But you forgot to mention ...Excellent piece, James. But you forgot to mention Walker's first attacks on the least fortunate among us, the tax increase imposed upon them via a reduction in the earned income credit and an adjustment to the homestead credit. Also, a change in the unemployment law which now requires a one week waiting period before receiving payment is especially hard on people who live paycheck to paycheck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-53516545679301359322014-08-02T04:30:05.446-05:002014-08-02T04:30:05.446-05:00Yet how can he poll around 50%??? This just never ...Yet how can he poll around 50%??? This just never ceases to amaze me!!WAKE UP Wisconsin!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com