Scott Walker

The Wisconsin Government (Unaccountability for Scott Walker) Board

September 27, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Corruption in government occurs when politicians and those who influence them seek to undermine the spirit and literal intent of the laws in order to benefit their own narrow interests -- ethics be damned.

By which definition, Scott Walker is fast making himself one of the most damnable and corrupt governors in Wisconsin history, and in only a matter of a few months. Those of us Milwaukee County residents who watched his ethical failings while he was county executive saw this coming, but couldn't fully anticipate just how brazen and power drunk he would become once assuming the state's top elective office.

Worried that Walker might indeed actually face a recall petition drive from angry voters, the Wisconsin Republican Party is now apparently moving to give their maximum leader ultimate power over the rules created by the non-partisan Government Accountability Board (GAB). The board oversees elections, including recalls, and -- although this power already has been largely gutted by other partisan attacks -- oversight of campaign spending and reporting.

Governor Walker defends himself against his own education record

September 27, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Gov. Walker was one of the guests on NBC's Education Nation summit yesterday. Brian Williams read some sections of the open letter that was sent to him by Heather DuBois Bourenane from her blog Monologues of Dissent.  The open letter calls out numerous examples of the education climate that Walker has fostered in the state, and the reasons these stances will be bad for education in the long run.

Walker as always was on the defensive on this and spoke about the short-term gains to be had from his plans (this seems to be the common theme in his 'grab it while you can' political strategey) while trying to smooth over the fact that the current education climate is forcing droves of more experienced teachers to consider retirement. I've included some video both of the Education Nation event, and from Heather DuBois Bourenane appearing on last night's Ed show.

Wine and Wickets

September 23, 2011 by Uppity Wisconsin

Intrepid Madison blogger Blue Cheddar reports on the croquet and purse extravaganza at the capital of Fitwalkerstan yesterday.