The fight officially began on Thursday when Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi froze Scott Walker’s union busting law, calling it a violation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law. The legislation, if enacted, would take away the collective bargaining rights for all public employees, except firefighters and police officers. The 34 page decision voided Walker’s power grab,… Continue reading A Victory For Democracy In Wisconsin – Walker’s Bill Voided
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Wisconsin Republicans Now Going After Police And Firefighter Unions
And so, the inevitable happened. Scott Walker and his Republican goons in Wisconsin have now turned their union busting efforts against Wisconsin’s police and firefighters. Local firefighters and police officers are vowing to fight legislation proposed last week that would limit their ability to collectively bargain and negotiate contracts. Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer, I-Manitowoc, introduced the… Continue reading Wisconsin Republicans Now Going After Police And Firefighter Unions
Fraud Detected In Republicans Paperwork To Recall Wisconsin Democrats
We are not surprised. Democrats in the state of Wisconsin saw a need for this, and they are beginning the process of challenging the recall petitions Republicans have started against three Democratic senators, and today in Madison, formal papers were filed. “The overwhelming evidence clearly shows a pervasive pattern of election fraud committed by the… Continue reading Fraud Detected In Republicans Paperwork To Recall Wisconsin Democrats
Dennis Kucinich vs Scott Walker–Who Won?
Last time we heard about Dennis Kucinich, the Democratic Congressman was questioning whether or not President Obama should be impeached for his actions in Libya. Kucinich believes he should be. Today, Kucinich somewhat redeemed himself and was able to reconnect with his Democratic roots during his questioning of Wisconsin governor, Scott Walker. Walker went to… Continue reading Dennis Kucinich vs Scott Walker–Who Won?
Scott Walker Demotes 27 Year Old, And Takes Away His Raise
Yesterday, the news broke that Scott Walker gave the son of one of his donors a state job with a 26% raise in salary totaling $81,500 a year. Today, little Scottie mysteriously found a reason to demote the 27 year old, and took away the raise. JS Online reports; Gov. Scott Walker abruptly reversed course… Continue reading Scott Walker Demotes 27 Year Old, And Takes Away His Raise
Wisconsin Election Too Close To Call
Who is this Joanne Kloppenburg? Whoever she is, she’s giving the Republican incumbent judge in Wisconsin a run for his money. As of this moment, the New York Times is reporting that with 99% of the votes counted, “the pair were separated by fewer than 600 votes from among more than 1.4 million cast. The leader… Continue reading Wisconsin Election Too Close To Call
Despite Judge’s Hold, Scott Walker Publishes Union Busting Bill
Despite a hold that a judge placed on Scott Walker’s union busting bill, Walker couldn’t wait for the legal process to unfold. On Friday, he published the bill on the state’s legislature website. According to the posting, the state’s law requires all bills to be published within 10 working days of its becoming law. Also… Continue reading Despite Judge’s Hold, Scott Walker Publishes Union Busting Bill
When Money Talks…
So is this really the example that Republican Party leaders want to leave for posterity–the New Politics 101? The idea that future politicians can and will sell their souls to the highest Corporate bidders? And that once in office, they’ll no longer have to concern themselves with their constituents who had seemingly gone through a… Continue reading When Money Talks…
Recall Efforts in Wisconsin Picking Up Pace
The main-stream media has been transfixed over the last three weeks by two stories, Libya – including whether the correct spelling is Kadaffie, Gadaffie or Qadiffie – and Charlie Sheen and the tiger-blood running through his veins! Lost in all this confusion is a massive recall effort going on in Wisconsin, and the people’s fight… Continue reading Recall Efforts in Wisconsin Picking Up Pace
Wisconsin Republicans Determine Democrats’ Votes Mean Nothing
Wisconsin Republicans are not playing anymore games when it comes to taking away the rights of the people of Wisconsin, and any attempt by elected Democrats to stop or slow down any of their outrageous policies, will be combated with a vengeance not yet seen in this American democracy. We all remember last week when Democrats were locked out… Continue reading Wisconsin Republicans Determine Democrats’ Votes Mean Nothing
Wife of Republican Wisconsin Senator Wants Him Recalled
The doorbell to the known residence of Wisconsin’s Republican Senator Randy Hopper rang. The maid for the residence opened the door and found a group of protesters collecting signatures on a petition to recall Hopper. The maid quickly signed the petition and called her boss, Randy Hopper’s wife, who came to the door with the shocking news… Continue reading Wife of Republican Wisconsin Senator Wants Him Recalled
Republican Governor To Raise Taxes–On The Poor!
The American people have been bamboozled by the Republican party and nowhere is this more evident than in what’s happening in Michigan. Republican governor, Rick Snyder has finally figured out that raising taxes is the way to get his state out of a financial hole, and while most rational Americans had figured this out a while… Continue reading Republican Governor To Raise Taxes–On The Poor!