June 3rd, 2012
Even in the post-Tea Party climate, the latest GOP dirty trick in Wisconsin is a genuine new low.
Showing posts with label recall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recall. Show all posts
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Monday, December 5, 2011
Conservative Outrage In Wisconsin
Dec 5th, 2011
With more than half of the signatures to force a recall against Governor Scott Walker already collected, conservatives have joined their fellow liberal citizens in expressing some outrage over events unfolding in Wisconsin.
Are they troubled by the man who is being held on tampering charges, a felony, for defacing recall signatures?
Nope.
Are they incensed at the destruction of pro-recall campaign signs?
Nope.
Are they disturbed by reports of intimidation, coordinated plots to undermine the electorate and even death threats against recall supporters?
Nope.
Are they at least bothered by the callous disrespect to children and state traditions Gov. Walker displayed at the annual capital Christmas Tree lighting ceremony?
Nope.
What has the right wing blogosphere burning mad instead of any of these things? Two jerks appear to have violated Godwin's Law at the aforementioned Christmas Tree lighting ceremony by using Nazi salutes. VIDEO BELOW
We shouldn't be surprised. As we all know from the heady days of early 2009, conservatives were the first ones to immediately brand all Tea Party supporters as racists because some attendees carried signs claiming Obama was a "Kenyan," was going to institute "White Slavery" and conflating him with Hitler.
They didn't?
They said it was totally unfair to paint a whole swath of Americans as hateful because of the acts of fringe dwellers? Hmm...
Perhaps, at that time, too few on the left were willing to be so soberly deliberative. That doesn't make this spasm of contempt from the right any more forgivable. They should also consider occasionally condemning blatantly un-American behavior from their own team.
With more than half of the signatures to force a recall against Governor Scott Walker already collected, conservatives have joined their fellow liberal citizens in expressing some outrage over events unfolding in Wisconsin.
Are they troubled by the man who is being held on tampering charges, a felony, for defacing recall signatures?
Nope.
Are they incensed at the destruction of pro-recall campaign signs?
Nope.
Are they disturbed by reports of intimidation, coordinated plots to undermine the electorate and even death threats against recall supporters?
Nope.
Are they at least bothered by the callous disrespect to children and state traditions Gov. Walker displayed at the annual capital Christmas Tree lighting ceremony?
Nope.
What has the right wing blogosphere burning mad instead of any of these things? Two jerks appear to have violated Godwin's Law at the aforementioned Christmas Tree lighting ceremony by using Nazi salutes. VIDEO BELOW
We shouldn't be surprised. As we all know from the heady days of early 2009, conservatives were the first ones to immediately brand all Tea Party supporters as racists because some attendees carried signs claiming Obama was a "Kenyan," was going to institute "White Slavery" and conflating him with Hitler.
They didn't?
They said it was totally unfair to paint a whole swath of Americans as hateful because of the acts of fringe dwellers? Hmm...
Perhaps, at that time, too few on the left were willing to be so soberly deliberative. That doesn't make this spasm of contempt from the right any more forgivable. They should also consider occasionally condemning blatantly un-American behavior from their own team.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Fear And Loathing In Wisconsin
Dec 2nd, 2011
More very shady behavior by supporters of the embattled Wisconsin Governor is coming to light.
More very shady behavior by supporters of the embattled Wisconsin Governor is coming to light.
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Looming Wisconsin Recall Election
Nov 21st, 2011
You can follow the recall drive and get involved HERE
The recall petition drive to oust Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker collected over 100,000 signatures in its first four days. They need to reach roughly seven times that number in the next two months.
John Nichols observes that the Governor's desperation and that of his monied-backers is already getting ugly:
"The governor and his allies have not missed any openings to try to block the recall. The Koch brothers are already paying for pro-Walker television ads put together by their Americans for Prosperity group, and the governor’s campaign is spending heavily on its own ads—$300,000 since last Monday. (There are estimates that spending on Walker’s behalf will exceed $50 million.) Republican legislators have moved to give the governor veto power over election rules. And the Republican Party of Wisconsin has organized a campaign to intimidate recall petitioners with a website that urges party minions to "monitor" and challenge nurses, teachers and small-business owners who seek signatures. In some cases, Walker backers have grabbed petitions and ripped them up.
But there was no evidence Saturday or Sunday that any of the governor’s attempt’s to protect his political career were working."
"You know the folks that were angry about this started a recall and they were told they needed to collect 73,000 signatures in sixty days," said Walker. "Well, not hundreds, not thousands, but tens of thousands of ordinary people did an extraordinary thing. They stood up and took their government back."
You can follow the recall drive and get involved HERE
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John Nichols observes that the Governor's desperation and that of his monied-backers is already getting ugly:
"The governor and his allies have not missed any openings to try to block the recall. The Koch brothers are already paying for pro-Walker television ads put together by their Americans for Prosperity group, and the governor’s campaign is spending heavily on its own ads—$300,000 since last Monday. (There are estimates that spending on Walker’s behalf will exceed $50 million.) Republican legislators have moved to give the governor veto power over election rules. And the Republican Party of Wisconsin has organized a campaign to intimidate recall petitioners with a website that urges party minions to "monitor" and challenge nurses, teachers and small-business owners who seek signatures. In some cases, Walker backers have grabbed petitions and ripped them up.
But there was no evidence Saturday or Sunday that any of the governor’s attempt’s to protect his political career were working."
A few days earlier, Nichols reminded readers "...Walker was not always opposed to recall elections, and he did not always want to control and constrain them. Walker was elected Milwaukee County Executive in a 2002 recall election. In 2010, when he was running for governor, he hailed the process as democracy in action." EMPHASES OURS
"You know the folks that were angry about this started a recall and they were told they needed to collect 73,000 signatures in sixty days," said Walker. "Well, not hundreds, not thousands, but tens of thousands of ordinary people did an extraordinary thing. They stood up and took their government back."
Indeed, they did. In much the same manner they would like to now.
Monday, November 14, 2011
"Values Voter" Values In Wisconsin
Nov 14th, 2011
Screw fair play, to Hell with the law and look out democratic process in Wisconsin. Angry "conservatives" are gearing up to play very dirty tricks in the run up to the expected recall of Gov. Scott Walker.
Via Mother Jones:
"A group of self-identified conservatives say they plan to sabotage the effort to recall Wisconsin GOP Gov. Scott Walker, which begins on Tuesday, by burning and shredding recall petitions they've collected and misleading Wisconsinites about the recall process.
These plans, discussed in Facebook posts that were first reported by the blog PolitiScoop, entail posing as recall supporters and gathering signatures, only to later destroy the petitions. They also include telling Wisconsinites that they can only sign one recall petition (which is false—they can sign different petitions as long as they each correspond to a different organization) and directing signature collectors to the homes of registered sex offenders. (Requests for comment were sent to each of the Facebook posters who allowed messages from other users.)
In one post, Will R. Jenkins says, "I'll be able to destroy 15-20K signatures." If things go well, he adds, he might even "be able to destroy upwards of 15-20% of the entire collected ballots in the state of Wisconsin."
What is absent, thus far, is any condemnation from the state's Republican Party or its leaders. Apparently, the Tea Party chant that they want to "take back our country" refers to a very different country indeed.
Shameful. And dangerous. Suffice to say, were the parties reversed and a number of "self declared" liberals were opening boasting of similar plans, this would be the lead story on every major outlet for the remainder of the year.
Period.
Via Mother Jones:
"A group of self-identified conservatives say they plan to sabotage the effort to recall Wisconsin GOP Gov. Scott Walker, which begins on Tuesday, by burning and shredding recall petitions they've collected and misleading Wisconsinites about the recall process.
These plans, discussed in Facebook posts that were first reported by the blog PolitiScoop, entail posing as recall supporters and gathering signatures, only to later destroy the petitions. They also include telling Wisconsinites that they can only sign one recall petition (which is false—they can sign different petitions as long as they each correspond to a different organization) and directing signature collectors to the homes of registered sex offenders. (Requests for comment were sent to each of the Facebook posters who allowed messages from other users.)
In one post, Will R. Jenkins says, "I'll be able to destroy 15-20K signatures." If things go well, he adds, he might even "be able to destroy upwards of 15-20% of the entire collected ballots in the state of Wisconsin."
What is absent, thus far, is any condemnation from the state's Republican Party or its leaders. Apparently, the Tea Party chant that they want to "take back our country" refers to a very different country indeed.
Shameful. And dangerous. Suffice to say, were the parties reversed and a number of "self declared" liberals were opening boasting of similar plans, this would be the lead story on every major outlet for the remainder of the year.
Period.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Nothing To See Here, Folks
August 4th, 2011
An apparently very nervous Reince Preibus (which still sounds like a creepy Star Wars name) is using his position as head of the RNC to tell the media they should just ignore next week's recall elections in Wisconsin. At the very least, he argues, whatever happens has no bearing on the issues looming in 2012. Uh huh.
From TPM:
"I don't think its a test run," Preibus said on a conference call with reporters this morning. He added that even though some of the key issues on the ballot in the coming weeks in his home state are "a similar debate to what we're having in the country," the "the localized nature of it doesn't allow it to be analogous to the 2012 election."
If the polls are to be believed, that's good news for the GOP."
We will be watching closely... sorry, Reince.
An apparently very nervous Reince Preibus (which still sounds like a creepy Star Wars name) is using his position as head of the RNC to tell the media they should just ignore next week's recall elections in Wisconsin. At the very least, he argues, whatever happens has no bearing on the issues looming in 2012. Uh huh.
From TPM:
"I don't think its a test run," Preibus said on a conference call with reporters this morning. He added that even though some of the key issues on the ballot in the coming weeks in his home state are "a similar debate to what we're having in the country," the "the localized nature of it doesn't allow it to be analogous to the 2012 election."
If the polls are to be believed, that's good news for the GOP."
We will be watching closely... sorry, Reince.
The Looming Wisconsin Recalls
August 4th, 2011
Things are looking very good for the Democratic contenders in next week's Wisconsin recall Elections. That is, if the dishonest and potentially criminal activities of the Koch funded Americans For Progress don't effectively steal it.
Things are looking very good for the Democratic contenders in next week's Wisconsin recall Elections. That is, if the dishonest and potentially criminal activities of the Koch funded Americans For Progress don't effectively steal it.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Scott Walker's REAL message
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Conniption In Wisconsin
March 23rd, 2011
Please support the efforts to recall Wisconsin's anti worker corporatists HERE, HERE and HERE
Hey! Are you a disgruntled Wisconsin conservative who feels depressed that the tide of public opinion does not actually support your initiatives? Are you angry that so many of your fellow citizens are trying to use the tools guaranteed them under the law to recall valiant corporatists working against those greedy "workers"?
Do you fear that close to a million dollars in out of state astro-turf propaganda just isn't enough to get "your" message across? Are television ads showing a Wisconsin teacher (stock video of a model/actress pretending to be a teacher who is not actually from Wisconsin) not winning over hearts and minds to "your" fight? Well, one man felt just that way.
From The River Falls Journal:
"River Falls police were asked to track down and find a suspect who had made off with a batch of Sen. Sheila Harsdorf recall petition signatures late Sunday afternoon. The alleged theft occurred on the sidewalk near EconoFoods. The male suspect pretended he wanted to sign the petition to recall Harsdorf but instead swiped the forms with signatures and drove off.
The man drove back in five minutes and tossed the petition toward the group of volunteers. Either it was a poor throw or they couldn’t catch. The paperwork landed on wet pavement.With a vehicular and suspect description, an officer traced the man to his home near the River Falls Area Hospital.
Please support the efforts to recall Wisconsin's anti worker corporatists HERE, HERE and HERE
Do you fear that close to a million dollars in out of state astro-turf propaganda just isn't enough to get "your" message across? Are television ads showing a Wisconsin teacher (stock video of a model/actress pretending to be a teacher who is not actually from Wisconsin) not winning over hearts and minds to "your" fight? Well, one man felt just that way.
From The River Falls Journal:
"River Falls police were asked to track down and find a suspect who had made off with a batch of Sen. Sheila Harsdorf recall petition signatures late Sunday afternoon. The alleged theft occurred on the sidewalk near EconoFoods. The male suspect pretended he wanted to sign the petition to recall Harsdorf but instead swiped the forms with signatures and drove off.
The man drove back in five minutes and tossed the petition toward the group of volunteers. Either it was a poor throw or they couldn’t catch. The paperwork landed on wet pavement.With a vehicular and suspect description, an officer traced the man to his home near the River Falls Area Hospital.
The man seemed indignant that a police officer was at his door and denied being near EconoFoods. Then he said he couldn’t be accused of stealing the petition signatures because he returned them.
When informed of his arrest, he allegedly resisted being handcuffed and began yelling about police brutality. His wife, also home, told her husband to calm down."
He's Still Out There
March 23rd, 2011
Don't let up. Don't capitulate. Don't give in. Keep pushing back.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Madison! cont...
March 12th, 2011
A stunning aerial shot of today's demonstration for the rights of labor in Madison, WI. This may be largest pro labor gathering in American history. Wisconsin citizens can pledge to support the recall of Gov. Scott Walker HERE. Donations to support the recall can be made HERE.
A stunning aerial shot of today's demonstration for the rights of labor in Madison, WI. This may be largest pro labor gathering in American history. Wisconsin citizens can pledge to support the recall of Gov. Scott Walker HERE. Donations to support the recall can be made HERE.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Scott Walker's Reality
March 11th, 2011
There was a signing ceremony today for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's dishonestly passed and union-busting bill. He is not only smugly proud of playing his part in the ongoing assault on America's future, he's seemingly delusional.
From Bloomberg:
"We heard from the public they wanted it passed and moved forward and get refocused on creating jobs,” Walker said today on CNBC."
A majority of Wisconsin citizens did not want this. A majority of American citizens were opposed as well. Just what "public" is he referring to? The "public" that lines his uneducated pockets with donations? The out-of-state "public" that gets bussed in by the Koch Machine? The wealthy "public?"
This only confirms the growing perception that these new radical corporatists genuinely don't believe that the electorate which opposes them is actually part of the equation. They aren't his "public."
Again, we urge all Wisconsin citizens to PLEDGE TO SUPPORT Gov. Walker's recall.
From Bloomberg:
"We heard from the public they wanted it passed and moved forward and get refocused on creating jobs,” Walker said today on CNBC."
A majority of Wisconsin citizens did not want this. A majority of American citizens were opposed as well. Just what "public" is he referring to? The "public" that lines his uneducated pockets with donations? The out-of-state "public" that gets bussed in by the Koch Machine? The wealthy "public?"
This only confirms the growing perception that these new radical corporatists genuinely don't believe that the electorate which opposes them is actually part of the equation. They aren't his "public."
Again, we urge all Wisconsin citizens to PLEDGE TO SUPPORT Gov. Walker's recall.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Shame
Mar 10th, 2011
Let's hope Oliver Willis is correct and the actions yesterday and today against the will of both the people of Wisconsin and the citizens of the United States have this effect:
Please join the efforts to remove Gov. Scott Walker HERE, HERE and HERE.
It has been a truly shameful day.
Let's hope Oliver Willis is correct and the actions yesterday and today against the will of both the people of Wisconsin and the citizens of the United States have this effect:
Please join the efforts to remove Gov. Scott Walker HERE, HERE and HERE.
It has been a truly shameful day.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Caving?
March 1st, 2011
It looks like some of Wisconsin 14, those state senators who have served their constituents best by not appearing for duty, are getting ready to blink. Chris Bowers of DailyKos writes:
"We may be approaching the end of the inter-state standoff. As such, it's time to start talking about the actual endgame in this fight: recall elections. No matter what happens—whether the "budget repair bill" passes as is, or whether the protests succeed in altering it to protect collective bargaining rights—it would be shocking if there are no recall attempts. In fact, given the political energy that has been tapped, it would be shocking if there were only recall attempts against senators of one party."
Frankly, I think they should welcome a recall and stick to their guns. There are likely to wild recall efforts against members of both parties. But, as of now, the only sure electoral firing is the Governor, as was reported yesterday.
Please SIGN THE PETITION supporting the Wisconsin 14
Monday, February 28, 2011
Gov. Walker - How To Lose The Voters In 1 Easy Step
Feb 28th, 2011
Gov. Scott Walker's assault on the right of labor to collectively bargain, an intention he never discussed during his campaign, has altered the political landscape of Wisconsin dramatically and in very short time. There aren't any immediate "do overs" in politics but, if there were, he would be sent packing today. Wisconsin law requires that no elected official may be formally recalled until one full year after inauguration.
Perhaps the Governor should keep his bags by the door.
From Public Policy Polling:
"If voters in the state could do it over today they'd support defeated Democratic nominee Tom Barrett over Scott Walker by a a 52-45 margin."
"It's actually Republicans, more so than Democrats or independents, whose shifting away from Walker would allow Barrett to win a rematch if there was one today. Only 3% of the Republicans we surveyed said they voted for Barrett last fall but now 10% say they would if they could do it over again. That's an instance of Republican union voters who might have voted for the GOP based on social issues or something else last fall trending back toward Democrats because they're putting pocketbook concerns back at the forefront and see their party as at odds with them on those because of what's happened in the last month."
Full poll results are forthcoming...
Perhaps the Governor should keep his bags by the door.
From Public Policy Polling:
"If voters in the state could do it over today they'd support defeated Democratic nominee Tom Barrett over Scott Walker by a a 52-45 margin."
"It's actually Republicans, more so than Democrats or independents, whose shifting away from Walker would allow Barrett to win a rematch if there was one today. Only 3% of the Republicans we surveyed said they voted for Barrett last fall but now 10% say they would if they could do it over again. That's an instance of Republican union voters who might have voted for the GOP based on social issues or something else last fall trending back toward Democrats because they're putting pocketbook concerns back at the forefront and see their party as at odds with them on those because of what's happened in the last month."
Full poll results are forthcoming...
Thursday, February 24, 2011
"We Are Wisconsin"
Feb 24th, 2011
This is a beautiful portrait of solidarity from citizens of Wisconsin produced by Finn Ryan and David Nevala. © 2011 Finn Ryan and David Nevala. Please sign the petition endorsing the recall of Gov. Scott Walker.
We Are Wisconsin from Finn Ryan on Vimeo.
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