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Hidden Agendas In Wisconsin Jobs Bills Replay "Budget Repair" Feint

October 16, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
Beware Walkerites bearing jobs.

And always look past the gift-wrapping.

Remember that Scott Walker began his first year as Governor by offering the infamous "Budget-Repair Bill," his so-called "modest proposal" which was meant to wipe out 50 years of public employee collective bargaining.

Justifying the deception, Walker falsely claimed he had campaigned on that anti-union plan, only admitting the truth when challenged, under oath, before a Congressional committee.

But the pattern was established. Make stuff up, spin it and stick with it.

It was an exercise in Power Politics 101, backed by majorities in both legislative houses and a compliant, 4-3 pro-business and conservative majority on the state Supreme Court.

Where They Make Planning Interesting, Contemporary And Inclusive

October 16, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
The (now there's an idea) emailed by Chicago's regional planners again tells us how far SEWRPC is behind its counterpart to the south.

The agency has blogs. It communicates about climate change. It folds in student involvement. At a regional planning commission! You can do that?

That Herman Cain Is One Funny Man

October 16, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
Now he says he was just kidding about electrocuting and shooting Mexicans crossing the border illegally, and that American should get a sense of humor.

What a comedian.

Translation: "I can say any crazy thing in front of a crazy bunch of Tea Partiers, and then backtrack like the slick politician I claim not to be when I am called to account."

Looking classy, GOP.

Romney gets the nomination by default.

Medicaid Hearing Wednesday A Test Of Walker Vs. The 99%

October 16, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
(originally posted Sunday) Scott Walker's proposed cuts to Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands of lower-income Wisconsin residents  and a hearing about them Wednesday in Madison will be a test of the strength of the 99% to overcome the venality and thoughtlessness of the 1% with power and money and privilege.

I wonder if the architect of these changes, Department of Health Services Secretary Dennis Smith, will officiate?

This may be your only change to ask an actual former Heritage Foundation fellow a question.

(editorial note: this replaces an earlier version with a typo in the headline and URL. My apologies for any confusion.)

What Passes For Republican Presidential Material These Days

October 16, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
Electrocuting Mexicans sneaking across the border.

Or shooting them.

Sick.
[Update; Cain says he was joking. Oh, haha.]

About Sarah Palin Now Running

October 15, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
OK, I missed it by a few weeks:

From this blog on Sunday, November 30, 2008


2012 Is A Long Way Off: Palin-Watch

I can't imagine Sarah Palin can sustain this for four years, and by 2012, she'll be yesterday's papers.

Will Milwaukee County Throw Away Another $800,000+ On SEWRPC?

October 15, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
Every year, same old story, or here, too - - Milwaukee County ships to the un-elected Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission an annual gob of taxpayer dollars without a contract, a performance review, a memo about deliverables for the coming year, a projected or promised work plan, a wish list - - nada - - and though about half of that County funding comes from City of Milwaukee taxpayers, the City has no representation out at the Pewaukee-based Commission's 21-member, heavily suburban and rural board.

SEWRPC simply draws up an annual budget - - no taxpayers are involved - - and allots each of seven counties a sum it expects to be sent to meet its budget - - the agency's 2011 budget is here - -  and the counties ship off the money.

Milwaukee County's assessment in 2011 - - $830,000, and not mere chump change for a broke county.

What Was Most-Read On This Blog Last Week

October 15, 2011 by The Political E...

Original Author: 
(James Rowen)
Some feedback for readers. Many thanks for dipping in most frequently to items about politics, transportation and environmental regulation, validating the blog's name:

All In For The Walker Recall
Oct 11, 2011
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