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Last Dance
In 1978 Donna Summer had a hit with the song Last Dance. In fact in 1979 she received the first of what was to be five Grammy Awards for it. The song starts out slow and finishes fast and full … Continue reading
United Citizens vs. Citizens United
As I begin to write this it is approaching midnight in the Eastern Time Zone, but all eyes are on the Wisconsin State Senate recall elections in the Central Time Zone. Listening to the knowledgeable people on the ground in … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberta Darling, campaign finance, Citizens United, Dan Kapanke, Dave Schultz, Democrats, Fred Clark, Grover Cleveland, Jennifer Shilling, Jessica King, Jim Holperin, Kathy Nichols, Luther Olsen, Nancy Nusbaum, Randy Hopper, recalls, Republicans, Robert Cowles, Robert Wirch, Sandra Pasch, Scott Walker, Shelly Moore, Shiela Harsdorf, Tea Party, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Senate
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A Shutout In Brew Crew Land
The last time I was in Wisconsin the Brewers were still playing in County Stadium. Thus far in 2011 it feels like I have spent half my time there. I never thought I would see the day when I stayed … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberta Darling, Dan Kopanke, Democrats, Election Defense Alliance, Fred Clark, Jennifer Shilling, Jessica King, Luther Olsen, Nancy Nusbaum, Randy Hopper, recalls, Republicans, Robert Cowles, Sandy Pasch, Sheila Harsdorf, Shelly Moore, Voter suppression, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin State Senate
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Regressive Desperation
If the controlling element of the Republican Party, its radical right wing, were a perfume manufacturer their new summer fragrance would be Regressive Desperation. My review is that it stinks and it is offensive.
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Tagged Bev Perdue, caging, Conservative Party, Democrats, Fox News, John McCain, News Corp., North Carolina, open primaries, racism, recalls, redistricting, Renee Ellmers, Republicans, Rupert Murdoch, Texas, United Kingdom, voter ID, Voter suppression, Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Senate
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State Of Confusion
When are the Wisconsin recall elections? That sounds like a perfectly reasonable question that should have a very short, concise answer consisting of a date, perhaps augmented with and opening and closing time for the polls. Think again. Republican shenanigans … Continue reading
2nd Quarter Grades – 2011
Today is the last day of the second quarter of 2011. On New Year’s Day I made a prediction of what the five biggest political stories of the year would be in 2011. Let’s take a look at them and … Continue reading
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Tagged 112th Congress, abortion, Congress, Congressional hearings, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Darrell Issa, debt ceiling, deficit, Do Nothing Congress, Elizabeth Warren, House, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, legislative gridlock, NPR, Obama, Planned Parenthood, Rat Pack, recalls, Republicans, Senate, Supreme Court, taxes, union busting, Voter suppression, Wal Mart, Wal Mart v. Dukes, Wisconsin
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Delay And Destroy
Wisconsin has been ground zero for the right wing in 2011. Perhaps it was the ambition of rookie Republican/Tea Party Governor Scott Walker. To this day, I still think he dreams of being on stage in Tampa in August of … Continue reading
Ahead In Wisconsin
The attack on the American working class started at a time and place of the choosing of the Republican Party. The time was this winter and the place was Wisconsin. Tuesday the working class came one step closer to making … Continue reading