Saturday, March 26, 2016

Ted Cruz really really really really really really wants Scott Walker's endorsement



As quoted in Cruz Says He Was 'Inspired' By Walker During Act 10 Protests.  (Wisconsin Public Radio, 3/24/2016)

The population of Wisconsin in early 2011 was approximately 5,709,000.   As I read it, millions and millions = 4,000,000 at a minimum.  Walker received 1,128,941 votes in the 2010 gubernatorial election.

The mealy-mouthed Scott Walker offers his thoughts on the matter here.

Scott Walker continues to heed the voices of his masters, Charles and David Koch


And he blames Jim Doyle in the process!!


Walker Mulls Cuts To State Energy Efficiency Program.  Recent Report From State Agency Says Initiative Helps Ratepayers.  (Wisconsin Public Radio, 3/25/2016)
Koch Bros say 'jump', Scotti asks 'How high'?"  "My predecessor (Democrat Jim Doyle) and the Legislature poured a lot of money into subsidizing certain industries related to clean energy and there's gotta be a balance there, too," Walker said.

The Koch Brothers, of course, have taught Scott Walker everything he knows about energy balancing acts.




ALEC goes to Wisconsin:
UPDATE: Journal Sentinel publishes 804-word article on AB730 without using 'American', 'legislative', and 'exchange'.  (3/16/2016)
Dear Charles and David Koch, Mission accomplished! Love, Scott Fitzgerald.  (3/16/2016)
The 17 white GOP legislators who "inspired" today's Day Without Latinos rally in Madison (and where they live).  (2/18/2016)
Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) on the issues and working together. (2/11/2016)
 GOP State Sen. Frank Lasee's ALEC bill promotes private water companies' workforce issues.  (1/27/2016)
While Scott Walker blathers about his jobs focus, Wisconsin Republicans continue to push an ALEC agenda.  (1/25/2016)
The big, the bold Scott Walker promises more ALEC model policy plagiarism for Wisconsin.  (11/7/2015)
Time for another Republican hypocrisy alert! (10/23/2015)
Get me rewrite: Wisconsin lawmakers eye ALEC model legislation to end state's prevailing wage laws.  (4/5/2015) 
Why do Republicans call it 'worker freedom'? Because the Koch Brothers say so.  (3/7/2015) 
Scott Walker: Putting the power of government into the hands of the Koch Brothers.  (2/23/2015)
Since 2008 Scott Walker pledges his allegiance to the Koch Brothers.  (2/21/2015) 
Why drug tests for recipients of public aid in Wisconsin?  Because the Koch Brothers say so.  (2/10/2015)
Rep. Lee Nerison (R-Westby) Does ALEC's "Ag-Gag" Bidding.  (2/9/2015)
Van Wanggaard toes the ALEC line.  (2/7/2015)
Meet Scott Walker's "ideas" men.  (1/29/2015)
The Koch Brothers bring you "The Big and the Bold".  (1/24/2015)
Chris Kapenga, ALEC waterboy, is at it again. (12/11/2014)
UPDATED:  They pledge allegiance to the Koch Brothers.  (11/19/2014)
Of course, Kapenga hasn't drafted a bill; it's already been done for him.  (12/4/2014)
Here's an example of what happens when people don't pay attention.  (10/8/2014)
Speaking of plagiarism: The Kapenga Chronicles   (9/27/2014)
ALEC tools Leah Vukmir and Alberta Darling go off the deep end.  (9/22/2014)
Speaking of plagiarism.  (9/20/2014)
Just what the Wisconsin legislature needs:  Another ALEC disciple.  (8/7/2014)
Meet Chris Kapenga, R-Waterboy, representing the grate state of ALEC.  (2/18/2014)
Sen. Paul Farrow throws a hissy fit (which is transcribed in this news release).  (2/7/2014)
Robin Vos believes in selective transparency of the kind advanced by the American Legislative Exchange Council.  (12/24/2013)
Background on the National Conference of State Legislatures for Leah.  (12/12/2013)
From ALEC to Andre to us: Rep. Jacque (R-DePere) whittles model bill down to the basics.  (9/1/2013)
NRA/ALEC "Docs and Glocks" law finally makes its way to Wisconsin.  (6/18/2013)
Robin Vos, "an ALEC Wisconsin Foot Soldier" (SourceWatch).  (6/13/2013)
ALEC'd to Death: Wisconsin Republicans Continues to Depend on the Koch Brothers' Playbook. (6/7/2013)
ALEC's State Budget Reform Toolkit: "Asset Sale and Lease Opportunities".  (6/6/2013)
Selling State Properties? It's in the ALEC Playbook.  (5/22/2013)
More cookie-cutter legislation from ALEC.  (4/7/2013)
What the Koch Brothers left under Scott Walker's 2010 Christmas tree.  (6/19/2012)

Former Wisconsin DOC Secretary tries to take advantage of Walker administration disdain for open records law


The sniveling Ed Wall has played right into the malicious hands of the Walker administration, giving them an easy scapegoat in a scandal whose focus should be on 115 East Capitol.


As quoted in Former corrections chief invited Scott Walker aide to shred records. ( Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/25/2016)

Related posts: 
Dear Ed Wall, Taking the job is just the first step.  (3/20/2016)
Has the State of Wisconsin got a deal for Ed Wall!!  (3/1/2016)
The Lincoln Hills Scandal slide show timeline: Scott Walker's bottom line is to cover his butt.  (2/28/2016)
LINCOLN HILLS SCANDAL UPDATE: Scott Walker and the broken chain of command (with Jessie Rodriguez exception).  (2/27/2015) 
Hands-off manager Scott Walker must still be licking his Presidential campaign wounds.  (1/14/2016)
Because Scott Walker believes he's hired the best employees to work for the citizens of our state.  (1/9/2016)
Selective Republican logic inoperative when applied to Wisconsin juvenile corrections program.  (12/24/2015)
The dysfunction of Scott Walker's executive branch of government in 1 defensive quote.  (12/20/2015)
Scott Walker and Lincoln Hills School for Boys: Too busy thinking about his (presidential) baby.  (12/19/2015)
Still in the news: Lincoln Hills School for Boys.  (12/13/2015)
Scott Walker shows us how to deflect (Taking no responsibility, chapter 2).  (12/12/2015) 
As usual, Scott Walker takes no responsibility.  (12/11/2015)
In the news: Lincoln Hills School for Boys, Wisconsin Department of Corrections.  (12/11/2015)

Related Ethan Allen post:
State property for sale:

Rebecca Bradley gets no vote of confidence from Milwaukee Bar Association



As reported in Majority of lawyers in poll say Rebecca Bradley 'unqualified'.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/25/2016)
The MBA surveys its members before every judicial election. It's not unprecedented for an incumbent judge to get more unqualified than qualified votes, but it may be a first for a sitting justice. Bradley, who is from Milwaukee, was appointed to the high court in October.


The 'goodness' of Rebecca Bradley.
Rebecca Bradley to join Republicans Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson, Leah Vukmir at Charlie Sykes forum.  (3/23/2016)
Dear Ron Johnson, We have a great candidate running for the Supreme Court. Her name is Joanne Kloppenburg.  (3/17/2016)
Angry then, angry now.  (3/12/2016)
Dear Chris, All of us lose if Rebecca Bradley is elected to a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  (3/11/2016)
Dear Rebecca Bradley, First of all, you are not serving the people of Wisconsin; you are serving your corporate masters.  (3/11/2016)
When Rebecca Bradley wasn't having very healthy heterosexual sex in a loving marital relationship.  (3/11/2016)
Dear Rebecca Bradley, What are your current thoughts on the feminist movement?  (3/9/2016)
Dear Christian Schneider, I hope you can read lips.  (3/8/2016)
Dear Scott Walker, Rebecca Bradley, your 3-time appointee, wrote at least 3 columns.  (3/7/2016)
Dear Rebecca Bradley, Please tell us how these comments faded from your worldview.  (3/7/2016)

A full list of related posts is found here.

National Enquirer enters the crazy mix as GOP nomination battle moves to Wisconsin


Wisconsin's GOP primary takes place on Tuesday, April 5, with the winner taking most of the 42 delegates.



How low?  I don't think we're there yet.



Recent state polls:
Latest GOP Pennsylvania primary poll shows tight race between Trump and Kasich.  (3/24/2016)
Everybody gets a boost in latest Arizona presidential primary poll.  (3/22/2016)
If  latest CA GOP poll can be believed, some folks just got a whiff of Trump and like what they smell.  (3/18/2016)
Increasingly fewer Wisconsin GOP voters heed what Scott Walker sez.  (1/31/2016)
Chris Christie no favorite son in New Jersey; Donald Trump rules for now.  (11/18/2015)

Friday, March 25, 2016

Luxury carmakers and GOP presidential candidates agree: Bigger is better


Photo credit:  FCA Group

As quoted in U.S. Market Compel Luxury Carmakers to to Supersize [print headline].  (The New York Times, 3/25/2016)

"Starting at just $72,000, a very affordable price for a Maserati...."

It's the same old line in the sand for the Freedom Caucus



As quoted in Skies darken for GOP budget.  (The Hill, 3/25/2016).  With emphasis added.

Related Freedom Caucus post:
Freedom Caucus crazy Raul Labrador knows exactly how you feel, unquestionably.  (3/15/2016)
If I didn't know any better, I'd say AshLee Strong is telling the Freedom Caucus to f**k off.  (3/15/2016)

Other Mark Meadows posts:
Freedom Caucus member Mark Meadows, one of Peter King's 'crazies', is in a hearts-and-minds mood with Mitch McConnell.  (/24/2016)
Mark Meadows joins his Republican colleagues in a chorus of "I Pledge Allegiance to the NRA".  (1/7/2016)
Meet 'the crazies' in the U.S. House of Representatives.  (10/6/2015)
No friend to the environment.  (3/13/2015)

Clarification: This time lapse shows the former central facility of the DC Public Library




The 1903 Beaux-Arts building, a Carnegie library, served as D.C.'s central library until 1972, when the Mies van der Rohe-designed Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library opened.

The building is currently home to the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

The Columbus (WI) Public Library: A case study in ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities




Website links
Related article:


The hypocrisy of Tom Tiffany and his fellow Republicans


I wonder how much concern frac-sand-mining cheerleader Tom Tiffany will show toward individuals who have lost jobs and communities where mines have closed.  He was certainly all in for mining executives.

October 25, 2013



As quoted in Tom Tiffany Outlines Frac Sand Mining Local Regulations Bill.


December 15, 2014


As quoted in Lawmaker Might Try Again To Pass Statewide Frac Sand Regulations.  (Wisconsin Public Radio.)

Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin's frac sand mining industry waterboy:  
Tom "Terrific-for-the-Frac-Sand-Mining-Industry" Tiffany.  (12/19/2014)
Scott Walker likely to support Tom Tiffany's new mining bill.  (2/27/2014)
Wyoming's Republican Governor has a message for Wisconsin mining industry's "Tom Terrific".  (11/24/2013)
The mining industry's "Tom Terrific" gets pushback from his Republican colleagues.  (11/18/2013)
In so many words: Dear Sen. Tiffany, Your bill sucks, Sincerely, Pepin County Board.  (11/13/2013)
Follow the Gogebic money.  (11/7/2013)
Sen. Tom Tiffany's sand mine bill a hot potato.  (10/28/2013) 

The Nipper Chronicles: The frac sand mining masters speak.  (10/18/2013)

Dear Mike Pence, I believe your statement omits many of our most vulnerable


Bumper-sticker politics

Photo credit:  State of Indiana

As quoted in Indiana governor signs fetal defects abortion ban into law.  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3/24/2016)

Missing in action in PenceWorld.
And that's just a start.



Thursday, March 24, 2016

Let's put Sean Hannity's biggest night of the year in perspective



Hannity Gets Biggest Night of the Year From Tuesday Night’s Coverage of Attacks.  (Mediaite, 3/24/2016)

3,500,000 - 833,000 = a lot of older people watching Sean.

Related reading:
Fox News Attracts Oldest Audience, CNN Youngest in TV News 2015.  (The Wrap, 12/26/2015)

Donald Trump, overweening (It's in the dictionary!)


Definition:  Merriam-Webster (emphasis added)
Illustrative use:  @realDonaldTrump

Related reading:
Donald Trump Is Always Right.  (The Shark Tank, 9/14/2015)

Trump celebrates dismissal of yuuge lawsuit against him



Yup, it's yuuge!!!


Insufficient evidence, according to the federal justice overseeing the case.

Actually, it's not anything like the Trump University case.

Cleveland plans for worst-case scenario at Republican National Convention


A few of the personal protection items in the bid document.

Push for Transparency Continues Over City's Unprecedented RNC Riot Gear Request. (Cleveland Scene, 3/23/2016)
This month, the city posted a request for bids on a spectrum of riot gear: 2,000 sets of riot-control suits and 26-inch batons, three miles of steel bike-rack-style barriers, 25 sets of tactical armor, 300 patrol bicycles and 310 sets of bicycle riot control gear, among other equipment needs.

Latest GOP Pennsylvania primary poll shows tight race between Trump and Kasich


The Pennsylvania Republican primary takes place on Tuesday, April 26.  The candidates are vying for 71 winner-take-most delegates.


Recent state polls:
Everybody gets a boost in latest Arizona presidential primary poll.  (3/22/2016)
If  latest CA GOP poll can be believed, some folks just got a whiff of Trump and like what they smell.  (3/18/2016)
Increasingly fewer Wisconsin GOP voters heed what Scott Walker sez.  (1/31/2016)
Chris Christie no favorite son in New Jersey; Donald Trump rules for now.  (11/18/2015)

Drumlin Dairy does the math


9000
Number of goats to be kept on a proposed Jefferson County dairy,.

1001
Number of animal "units" that defines a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO), which are more strictly regulated than smaller operations.

10
Number of goats that equal an animal "unit"

900
Number of animal "units" that make up the Drumlin goat-milking operation.  No pesky CAFO regulations, in other words.

Proposed Jefferson County goat milking operation would be among largest in world.  (Madison.com, 3/24/2016)
Under state rules, 10 goats constitute one animal unit, meaning the Drumlin operation would be the equivalent of 900 cows. “That bothered me. It concerns me that if (Drumlin is) going to that level, why not go further and get fully regulated?” [Anita] Martin [of Lake Mills' Citizens for a Better Environment] said. “It’s doubtful they will do the voluntary things that otherwise would be required, like being subjected to public review from time to time.”

I share this Dairymaster Swiftglo Goat Rotary commercial only because it features a 1800-head goat farm.   You'll have to do this last bit of math:  1800 X ___ = 9000.

Say goodbye to Unimin Corp.'s Tunnel City frac sand mine (2014-2016)




2014
Mining towns worry frac sand's gifts will dry up with oil price slump.  (Energywire, 6/2/2015)
Perched atop a pair of railroad underpasses, Unimin Corp.'s Tunnel City silica extraction center last year began sending carloads of fine, white sand to energy producers in Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Texas. Under the terms of Unimin's development contract, the company owes Greenfield 15 cents on the first million tons of sand it ships out of Tunnel City and 10 cents after that. In 2014, the mine's first year of operation, Unimin paid out $222,019 to the community.

2016
Another Frac Sand Mine Is Shutting Down In Wisconsin.  (Wisconsin Public Radio News, 3/23/2016)
UNIMIN’s Tunnel City operation was built to supply frac sand to drillers in what’s called the Bakken Shale play of North Dakota and southern Montana, which saw an incredible growth in the number of oil and gas wells between 2012 and 2015. But with oil prices just more than half of what they were in two years ago, new well completions have stalled.

From page 3 of the 2015 annual report (with appropriate additions)

Related Tunnel City post:
Frac sand mining and property values: Homeowners vs. landowners.  (3/30/2014)

Other mining posts:
Trempealeau County: Wisconsin's sandbox.  (1/16/2015)
A new day's dawning for Wisconsin's frac sand operators.  (1/10/2015)
Trempealeau County officials hope for greatly expanded use of sand bunkers.  (1/3/2015)
What Do Chieftain Sand and Source Energy Have in Common? (12/24/2014)
Tom "Terrific-for-the-Frac-Sand-Mining-Industry" Tiffany.  (12/19/2014)
Trempealeau County Residents Wonder If Their Drinking Water is Contaminated.  (10/16/2014
2010: Scott Walker pledges to get government out of the way.  (9/30/2014) 
More hills posed to go away.  (9/27/2014)
A personal account of the impact of frac sand mining.  (9/26/2014) 
Report: Communities At Risk: Frac Sand Mining in the Upper Midwest.  (9/26/2014) 
Makes you wonder: Do campaign contributions pay for a license to pollute?  (9/15/2014)
Maybe it has something to do with the hardhat.  (8/9/2014)
In other words, Kevin, people don't want to live near a frac sand mining operation.  (8/7/2014) 
UPDATED: Scott Walker continues his "Thank You for Your Contributions" tour.  (8/3/2014)
What a mere $8,000 will buy you in the Scott Walker House of Favors,  (3/30/2014)
Nevertheless, transparency would have been in the general pubic's best interest.  (3/15/2014)
Wisconsin Towns Association has second thoughts about that "gentler" frac sand mining regulation bill. (3/4/014)
Scott Walker likely to support Tom Tiffany's new mining bill.  (2/27/2014)
The vision of Trempealeau County as one big mining operation -- nipped in the bud.  (2/20/2014)
Glenwood City Council members defeat their recall challengers by a hair.  (12/18/2013)
Wyoming's Republican Governor has a message for Wisconsin mining industry's "Tom Terrific".  (11/24/2013)
The mining industry's "Tom Terrific" gets pushback from his Republican colleagues.  (11/18/2013)
In so many words: Dear Sen. Tiffany, Your bill sucks, Sincerely, Pepin County Board.  (11/13/2013)
Follow the Gogebic money.  (11/7/2013)
Sand mine industry leaders put our minds at ease.  (11/5/2013) 
Scott Walker donor promises jobs, permanence for Independence and Whitehall residents.  (10/29/2013) 
Sen. Tom Tiffany's sand mine bill a hot potato.  (10/28/2013) 
Another Walker campaign donor for SB349.  (10/25/2013)
Expensive to the Tune of $430,505.49 (as of June 30, 2013).  (10/25/2013) 
The Nipper Chronicles: The frac sand mining masters speak.  (10/18/2013)
Things aren't so tranquil in Glenwood City Wisconsin lately  (10/10/2013)

GOP Presidential candidate with the emotional development of a 12 year old tweets





Other emo posts:
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old has a very important, major engagement.  (3/16/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old still makes case for his beautiful, powerful, large penis.  (3/6/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old brags he's the only one who can beat Clinton.  (3/3/2016)
Presidential candidate with the emotional development of a 12 year old disavows.  (3/1/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old wings it.  (2/29/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old weighs in on Rubio and last night's debate.  (2/26/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old tells us how he really feels.  (2/23/2016)
Yes, Donny, get angry, cuz we want a brave man, a cave man.  (2/22/2016)
Thin-skinned Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old fires volley at Pope.  (2/18/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old should go ahead and put it in the want ads.  (1/29/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old plans to skip debate.  (1/27/2016)
Presidential candidate with emotional development of 12 year old reacts to SOTU.  (1/13/2016)

Robert Huck (1928-2016) Warren High School Class of 1947




1947 Dragon yearbook

1967 Warren City Directory
1983 Warren City Directory
  • [county section] Huck Robt rRt 3 Bx 3338 Russell
  • [county section] Huck Ruth rRt 3 Bx3338 Russell

The popularity of Robert as a baby name is graphed here.

We probably won't get a chance to look at Emmet any time soon.


After an 80-year absence, he makes a reappearance on the Social Security Administration's popular baby names list.


Other Class of '47 graduates:
Lois Sigworth Conaway.  (3/23/2016)
Leroy Weaver.  (1/26/2016)
Betty Uplinger Hagberg.  (10/4/2015)
Betsi Conaway Preston Yerkes.  (6/15/2015)
Frank Shanshala.  (4/28/2015)
Joyce Mack Phelps.  (12/2/2014)
Henry Blick.  (8/29/2014)
Robert Songer.  (1/19/2014)

Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks on religious freedom and contraception


As the U.S. Supreme Court debates free insurance coverage for contraception to female workers (Justices Seem Split in Case on Birth Control Mandate, The New York Times, 3/23/2016), it's time to take a look at where GOP members of the U.S. House of Representatives stand on the issue.


As quoted in Hobby Lobby Decision Hailed as Victory for Religious Freedom.  (Alabama Political Reporter, 7/1/2014)

Related reading:
No Contraception, No Equality.  (The New York Times, 3/23/2016)
Access to reproductive care is central to equality between the sexes. By requiring employers’ health plans to provide contraceptive coverage, the Affordable Care Act represents an important legislative link between sex equality and reproductive rights. Before it was passed, women were paying more for health care than men largely because of the cost of reproductive health coverage. 

After Health Care Act, Sharp Drop in Spending on Birth Control.  (The New York Times, 7/7/2015)
Cost has long been a major obstacle to women getting birth control, and declines in what they pay for contraceptives have the potential to increase access and reduce unplanned pregnancies. About half of the 6.6 million pregnancies a year in the United States are unintended, far higher than in most developed countries.

Related posts:
Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama.  (3/24/2016)
Martha Roby, R-Alabama.  (3/24/2016)
Mike Rogers, R-Alabama.  (3/24/2016)

Mo related stuff:
Mo Brooks' greatest hits, featuring 'Maya and Fidel'.  (3/3/2016)

Alabama GOP Rep. Mike Rogers on religious freedom and contraception


As the U.S. Supreme Court debates free insurance coverage for contraception to female workers (Justices Seem Split in Case on Birth Control Mandate, The New York Times, 3/23/2016), it's time to take a look at where GOP members of the U.S. House of Representatives stand on the issue.


As quoted in Hobby Lobby Decision Hailed as Victory for Religious Freedom.  (Alabama Political Reporter, 7/1/2014)

Related reading:
After Health Care Act, Sharp Drop in Spending on Birth Control.  (The New York Times, 7/7/2015)
Cost has long been a major obstacle to women getting birth control, and declines in what they pay for contraceptives have the potential to increase access and reduce unplanned pregnancies. About half of the 6.6 million pregnancies a year in the United States are unintended, far higher than in most developed countries. 
Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical? (The Nation, 10/28/2015)

Related posts:
Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama.  (3/24/2016)
Martha Roby, R-Alabama.  (3/24/2016)

Other Rogers posts:
These Alabama House Republicans pledge not to work with President Obama.  (1/13/2016)
Meet the members of the Republican Study Committee.  (6/30/2015)
No friend to the environment.  (11/14/2014)

Alabama GOP Rep. Martha Roby on religious freedom and contraception


As the U.S. Supreme Court debates free insurance coverage for contraception to female workers (Justices Seem Split in Case on Birth Control Mandate, The New York Times, 3/23/2016), it's time to take a look at where GOP members of the U.S. House of Representatives stand on the issue.


As quoted in The Contraception Mandate Issue.  (Press release, 2/13/2012)

Related reading:
After Health Care Act, Sharp Drop in Spending on Birth Control.  (The New York Times, 7/7/2015)
Cost has long been a major obstacle to women getting birth control, and declines in what they pay for contraceptives have the potential to increase access and reduce unplanned pregnancies. About half of the 6.6 million pregnancies a year in the United States are unintended, far higher than in most developed countries. 
Long-Acting Contraception Makes Teen Pregnancy Rates Plummet. So Why Are Some Women Still Skeptical? (The Nation, 10/28/2015)

Related posts:
Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama.  (3/24/2016)

Other Roby posts:
Planned Parenthood videos altered? Makes no never mind.  (11/29/2015)
No friend to the environment.  (11/14/2015)

Alabama GOP Rep. Bradley Byrne on religious freedom and contraception


As the U.S. Supreme Court debates free insurance coverage for contraception to female workers (Justices Seem Split in Case on Birth Control Mandate, The New York Times, 3/23/2016), it's time to take a look at where GOP members of the U.S. House of Representatives stand on the issue.


As quoted in Hobby Lobby Decision Hailed as Victory for Religious Freedom.  (Alabama Political Reporter, 7/1/2014)

Related reading:
After Health Care Act, Sharp Drop in Spending on Birth Control.  (The New York Times, 7/7/2015)
Cost has long been a major obstacle to women getting birth control, and declines in what they pay for contraceptives have the potential to increase access and reduce unplanned pregnancies. About half of the 6.6 million pregnancies a year in the United States are unintended, far higher than in most developed countries. 

Other Byrne posts:
These Alabama House Republicans pledge not to work with President Obama.  (1/13/2016)
Planned Parenthood videos altered? Makes no never mind.   (11/29/2015)
On evolution.  (8/26/2015)
Meet the Members of the Republican Study Committee.  (6/30/2015)
No friend to the environment.  (11/14/2015)

Tom Barrett, Bob Donovan rock the casbah, clash in debate


There's no 2 ways about it.  If you debate, you much clash.  Them's the ground rules.


A whole lotta clashing going on. From streetcars to city streets, downtown development to crime, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and his challenger, Ald. Bob Donovan, clashed on just about every issue when they faced off Wednesday for their second debate.

Let's give a listen.



Related post:
GOP candidates rock the casbah, clash at debates.  (3/20/2016)

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Trump adds another multi-tasker to his foreign policy team of advisers


Resume and photo source:  LinkedIn

Links:

Related post:
Trump foreign policy adviser promotes Voter Integrity Amendment.  (3/23/2016)
Joseph E. Schmitz, Trump foreign policy adviser, multi-tasker, and Milwaukee native.  (3/23/2016)

Trump foreign policy adviser promotes Voter Integrity Amendment



As opined in Time to End Welfare Abuse by John E. Schmitz.  (Newsmax, 2/19/2016)

Related reading:
Top Experts Confounded By Advisers To Trump.  (The New York Times, 3/22/2016)

Related post:
Joseph E. Schmitz, Trump foreign policy adviser, multi-tasker, and Milwaukee native.  (3/23/2016)

Joseph E. Schmitz, Trump foreign policy adviser, multi-tasker, and Milwaukee native


Photo and resume source:  LinkedIn

Links:

Check out his Twitter feed.

Photo and text source:  Wikipedia

Related reading:
Top Experts Confounded By Advisers To Trump.  (The New York Times, 3/22/2016)

The news media's opioid problem: Donald Trump








Lois Sigworth Conaway (1929-2016) Warren High School Class of 1947


1947 Dragon yearbook

1967 Warren City Directory
  • Bartholomew G James (Lois S) mach opr Sylvania h215 N Carver
  • Sigworth Eliz Mrs waitress Women's Club of W[arren] r239 River rd
  • [county section] Sigworth Harold C 239 River rd 
1983 Warren City Directory
  • Bartholomew James & Lois; emp G T E Sylvania h176 Kinzua Rd
  • Bartholomew Lois Mrs buyer N P h176 Kinzua Rd
  • Sigworth Eliz Mrs retd r239 River Rd


'Lois' enjoyed a good run during the first half of the 20th century but experienced a precipitous decline after that.


Other Class of '47 graduates:
Leroy Weaver.  (1/26/2016)
Betty Uplinger Hagberg.  (10/4/2015)
Betsi Conaway Preston Yerkes.  (6/15/2015)
Frank Shanshala.  (4/28/2015)
Joyce Mack Phelps.  (12/2/2014)
Henry Blick.  (8/29/2014)
Robert Songer.  (1/19/2014)

Rebecca Bradley to join Republicans Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson, Leah Vukmir at Charlie Sykes forum



Rebecca receives 4th billing!


As listed at Presidential candidate Ted Cruz to join Charlie Sykes at Insight 2016.  (WTMJ, 3/22/2016)


The 'goodness' of Rebecca Bradley.
Dear Ron Johnson, We have a great candidate running for the Supreme Court. Her name is Joanne Kloppenburg.  (3/17/2016)
Angry then, angry now.  (3/12/2016)
Dear Chris, All of us lose if Rebecca Bradley is elected to a 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  (3/11/2016)
Dear Rebecca Bradley, First of all, you are not serving the people of Wisconsin; you are serving your corporate masters.  (3/11/2016)
When Rebecca Bradley wasn't having very healthy heterosexual sex in a loving marital relationship.  (3/11/2016)
Dear Rebecca Bradley, What are your current thoughts on the feminist movement?  (3/9/2016)
Dear Christian Schneider, I hope you can read lips.  (3/8/2016)
Dear Scott Walker, Rebecca Bradley, your 3-time appointee, wrote at least 3 columns.  (3/7/2016)
Dear Rebecca Bradley, Please tell us how these comments faded from your worldview.  (3/7/2016)

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And considering Walker's slumping approval rating, Trump, Cruz, and Kasich are just fine with that




Georgia State Senator Greg Kirk, in so many words: It is our duty to be intolerant and discriminatory


Photo credit:  Georgia State Senate

As quoted in Business to Play Key Role as Georgia Weighs Bill on Religion and Gay Rights.  (The New York times, 3/22/2016)
Ideology trumps inclusiveness.  Georgia Prospers, a coalition of corporations based in Georgia or with deep ties to the state, said more than 480 companies agreed that the bill “could harm our ability to create and keep jobs that Georgia families depend upon.”

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Tim Moore, in so many words: It is our duty to pander and discriminate.  (3/23/2016)