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Many progressives have spent much energy noting the enormous ambiguity in the Wisconsin Republican message on guns. That message, of course, is that it's now basically okay for citizens to carry concealed weapons into, among many other places, the State Capitol where Republican lawmakers work. Yet early in the year, Gov. Scott Walker and the GOP legislative leadership temporarily had metal detectors installed at Capitol entrances when protesters arrived to complain about the GOP union-busting bill and other goofball legislation. Keeping the metal detectors in place would kind of kill the concept of concealed carry, wouldn't it?
But from the knuckle-dragging region of the Republican mind, there's no inconsistency at all.
Cognitive Dissonance Dept.: Walker, other Wisconsin Repubs think conservative gun owners will have their backs
Many progressives have spent much energy noting the enormous ambiguity in the Wisconsin Republican message on guns. That message, of course, is that it's now basically okay for citizens to carry concealed weapons into, among many other places, the State Capitol where Republican lawmakers work. Yet early in the year, Gov. Scott Walker and the GOP legislative leadership temporarily had metal detectors installed at Capitol entrances when protesters arrived to complain about the GOP union-busting bill and other goofball legislation. Keeping the metal detectors in place would kind of kill the concept of concealed carry, wouldn't it?
But in the knuckle-drag region of the Republican mind, there's apparently no inconsistency at all.
Strip Mining: The Immoral Equivalent of War
Original Author:
John Kaufman
Wisconsin is about to get an education in the propaganda politics of mining. In the meantime, the Wisconsin State Journal has a good series that explores the issues surrounding the proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin.
We will hear a lot about the difference between ferrous mines and sulfide mines, how mining metals with magnets and water is clean compared to using chemicals to extract the metal. We will hear how "dry-stacking" and "closed loops" will prevent water contamination. We will hear about hundreds of well-paying jobs, about "remediation" and being "reasonable." We will be told, in the words of the suddenly created Wisconsin Mining Association, that "the numerous mines that are being considered in Wisconsin-- from iron ore, to sand, to gold, to copper-- can be done in an environmentally responsible fashion."
What we won't hear much about is strip mining or open cast mining, the mining industry's method of choice, for it is the most efficient way of mining if the mining company owns the land above, rather than just the mineral rights. It is also by far the most destructive way to mine.
Strip Mining: The Immoral Equivalent of War
Original Author:
John Kaufman
Wisconsin is about to get an education in the propaganda politics of mining. In the meantime, the Wisconsin State Journal has a good series that explores the issues surrounding the proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin.
We will hear a lot about the difference between ferrous mines and sulfide mines, how mining metals with magnets and water is clean compared to using chemicals to extract the metal. We will hear how "dry-stacking" and "closed loops" will prevent water contamination. We will hear about hundreds of well-paying jobs, about "reclamation" and being "reasonable." We will be told, in the words of the suddenly created Wisconsin Mining Association, that "the numerous mines that are being considered in Wisconsin-- from iron ore, to sand, to gold, to copper-- can be done in an environmentally responsible fashion."
No guns allowed where he works, but shootouts OK in other county buildings, sheriff says
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has sensibly proposed continuing a ban on carrying concealed weapons in county buildings, a decision the county can make despite a new concealed carry law which takes effect on Nov. 1.
Guess who disagrees?
The Lone Ranger, Sheriff David Clarke, who used to oppose concealed carry and said it would put his deputies in danger. Now he thinks people need weapons to shoot the bad guys.
Clarke wants people to be able to bring weapons into county buildings -- just not the ones he works in.
The new law prohibits weapons in the courthouse, safety building,jail and Mitchell airport. So Clarke will be safe; only law enforcement personnel can pack guns where he works.
Abele -- after checking with county department heads -- says he also wants to ban weapons in county park buildings, the Mental Health Complex, the zoo, senior centers, the public museum, and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
The City of Milwaukee already has approved posting city buildings with "No weapons" signs. Abele's plan needs County Board approval. The Journal Sentinel reports:
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