Getting tuned up for Memorial Day-

...   from my email. Thank you Ms. Bif!

The Marine Corps Sergeant - as Teacher

A former Sergeant, having served his time with the Marine Corps, took a new job as a school teacher, but just before the school year started he injured his
back.

He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable.
On the first day of class, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in the school.

The smart-aleck punks, having already heard the new teacher was a former Marine, were leery of him and decided to see how tough he really was, before trying any pranks.
Walking confidently into the rowdy classroom, the new teacher opened the window wide and sat down at his desk.

When a strong breeze made his tie flap, he picked up a stapler and promptly stapled the tie to his chest.

Dead silence...
... He had no trouble with discipline the whole year.

SEMPER FI !

_____________________________


Methinks even our Governor Walker would think twice before this Sergeant...
SEMPER FI is right!

XOXO
Me

Polly- for some reason I cannot send email out...

...So i figured you'd be able to get it this way anyway.
(Where there's a will, there's a way; as they say)...

Methinks maybe Wednesday would be better for you to come up?
I haven't even been able to move these past few days, and have already taken the pills allotted to me for today. Was going to lie down but remembered that I never emailed you back. My apologies.

I have a dr. appointment tomorrow at 1:15 or 1:45- Can't remember so will try to drive in for 1:15.  I can always drive into Green Bay and call a taxi from there if it hurts too much to drive.

If I hear nothing further then about the back surgery- ie the pain stuff, then I honestly do not know what I will do.

Casey says Greg might have a hernia- so she will be tracking down a doctor for him tomorrow. She had to pick him up at work today...

They (my pain doctors) wanted her there with me so she would know what I would need as far as any recovery thing would go etc.
I will just write it all down and take care of me. I always have anyway, so this is nothing new.

My apologies for being so bitchy lately. But i simply cannot stand this fucking pain- not anymore.

XOXO
Me

Pain and else.

Peek-A-Punk!

Hi All;
I wrote this more than a few days ago;- just wanting to {somehow}keep in touch and all.
Same old same old going on up here- I am getting more and more depressed- and finding pain that I didn't  know I even had possessed- from way deep within.
...and just when you think things can't get any worse... yeah right.
That I can't stand me 1/2 the time is putting it mildly-  Way mild-
Still, from the bottom of my heart I do hope all is well with everyone else.

Good Morning All.
Sweet Polly- I got your note a few days back, and have been pretty awful these days - - -
I hope you are hanging in there. I will try to call you at some point
Mr. Lester, I saw your note on my top page- Hope you don't mind me giggling at your temps too.

I am sure everyone will *not* be surprised when I say my computer is out of whack, (What is whack?
   It  has taken me an hour to even get to this page--- If anyone has sent me anything I will be back this afternoon... So if anyone left anything I hope to be able to reply better by then.
Have 2 appointments today- one is at 9:30, the next at 2:30 I recall.
Will have to come home (if I make it that long hehehe), and wrestle with this machine later.
More and more (and then even rain) more rain and thunderboomers too. (Me no likey)

I have been having one heck of a time just to sit- let alone type with these damned fingers of mine- Wonder how long it will take me to take a fooking shower? Hmmm...
That said I had best get in there and find out!

My love to all;

XOXO
Me

obl

The public is reacting to the killing of Osama bin Laden with relief, happiness and pride. And Americans overwhelmingly credit the U.S. military and the CIA for the success of the operation.

An overnight survey of 654 adults, conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and The Washington Post finds that 72% say they feel "relieved" by Osama bin Laden's death, while 60% feel "proud" and 58% say they are "happy." Far fewer, just 16%, say the news of bin Laden's death makes them feel "afraid."

Barack Obama's job approval rating has jumped in the wake of bin Laden's killing. In the one-day survey, 56% say they approve of the way Obama is handling his job as president while 38% disapprove. Last month, Obama's job rating was about evenly divided -- 47% approved, 45% disapproved. Obama has gotten about the same boost in job approval as did former President Bush in the days after the U.S.

CLICK to READ MORE-

Religious extremism

http://www.witherspoonsociety.org/religious_extremism.htm#top%20of%20page

"THANK YOU to Our Navy SEALS!"

* 
Including a very special THANK YOU to our REMARKABLE Commander~in~Chief!

As I had replied to another blog-
Stephen had wondered about what our own "celebrations" must have looked like to the rest of the world.
I had replied:
" This was not the entire Arab World Steve.
Just the same, *they* must realize that not everyone here is doing that celebrating.
Did I???
Oh you betcha- and I even made a few phone calls to people who had been there- and fighting for us all, ({Just} so we can have [this] right in the 1st place).
HUGE difference between us and al Qaeda...
I agree that it won't be seen that way across the miles and across the seas and the religious faithful.
Still al Qaeda has been knocked down a notch or three -and that is very important to this little card game.
I think it says more about the American within us (U.S.) if we aren't touched deeply by these brave Navy SEALS that carried out their orders to the *T*.God Bless them all; and God bless our commander in chief who finally had the backbone to say to hell with the masses if it fails. We tried.

Difference between he and *W* -is that President Obama had the gonads to lose big on this one."
 -end quote-


Come to think of it, I guess "W" would have lost a HUGE investment in his foreign oil. hehehe 
Money being the root of all evil- (GW's roots go very, very, deep in the Middle East; deeper than their oil wells my friends).



A reminder for anyone who may be caught unawares, to reflect upon or to remind you-
 *** Not all of the al Qaeda are Arabs; not all Arabs are al Qaeda.


As our President, Barack Hussein Obama stated, possibly begging to remind us-
 *** "We are NOT at war with ISLAM."


  - - - - "bin Laden killed tens of thousands of Muslims"-
 *** Usama bin Laden is NOT the face of the Muslim.


bin Laden is/WAS but one mere ugly face of militant, religious extremism; and of the wretched terrorism that he endeavored to harden us all toward our neighbors and our friends.
You remember the ones you had prior to 9/11... ?

1. Those peaceful and law~abiding citizens who happened to be (and still are), the REAL Muslims; (those of whom are 99.9999% real Muslims).
2. Those who have chosen to love and to spread their religion with peace,  to live peaceably by/for their own bible, the Qu'ran. (See also al-Qur'an, Koran, Book).
   

You remember those people that have done NOTHING AT ALL to receive your hatred and intolerance, don't you?

But you hate them anyway?
You are afraid of them anyway? 
That makes you a bigot.


"WRONG IS..."

Religious bigots?

Check yourself first; then check out those at your own church on Friday night- or Saturday- or Sunday- (or [m]any of your 'holy' days of obligation/celebration)-

  *** If you don't "LIVE" it, you are not "it"    Get it now?

Religious Extremist? ......     Militant Extremist?



stolen from Google search.

"WRONG IS... WHAT exactly?"
As you may guess, this has been a topic of much discussion between Casey and I for a very long time- It has been especially spoken of these past few days. We have agreed with each other 100% of the time. (And no, neither of us are ever 'afwaid' to disagree along the way).
We do agree on the most significant ideals too; the most important of late being:
We cannot and WILL NOT put up with, condone, any religious intolerance.

We also agreed that we should ask y'all about this:

• Does it make hatred and discrimination okay as long as the person doing it is of your "approved" religion?

IMHO, it should NOT matter who's doing it. 
Like we've said many times before, WRONG IS WRONG IS WRONG IS WRONG...

GOD BLESS THE USA

Artist: Lee Greenwood
Song:

"Proud To Be An American"

If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin' here today.
‘ Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.

That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the U.S.A..

-Stolen from here.

Very kind & merciful of Mr. Greenwood to NOT specify which God, don't you think?
Beside those "The Three R's", it is all we ever need to teach our children.

If only so they may teach their children as well as we have taught them...

(Or has George Taylor already dropped to his knees and pounded our sacred sand)?

My love to all.

XOXO
Me

(With some very special thanks to my beloved CaseyFace as well)...

Anyone forget about The Marine Corp lately?

Good Morning Everyone;
While I, like every other true American, is absolutely proud, and in complete awe, of our Navy SEALS who 'offed' Public Enemy Number One; we canNOT ever forget that they did not do this alone.
They have had help from ALL facets of our American Military for the last 9+ years...
 ...And from our allies as well.
Some are home. Many are not.


My godson, and oh, so (TOO), many others, who took their allegiances so far away from home, for so long, to fight for all of us...

Though I have replied to very few, I have read lots of your blogs here on our Multiply site - from one end of the 'hate' spectrum to the far other...

* Those written by/for/from "the pissed off" (aka 'dERanGed'), to our "elated proud".
The first listed above, I do not 'get' -unless written by a very selfish Billy Jack pacifist.
AND, I have basically held my tongue; and will continue to do so; unless there is something I don't understand. Trust me then I will ask for clarification.

Very shortly, I will clarify my own position; entitled "Methinks/thanks Navy SEALS."

I received the story below, purportedly true, from my friend Duane- who himself breathes and bleeds Marine Corps blood and air...
All thanks, always, Duane, and company, for the time and the effort, and the sacrifices you made during your tours of VietNam.

Methinks I would like to be this guys girlfriend- Read on...
With special thanks to Craig's List.

...

____________________________________

To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last.  Date: 2010-09-27, 1:43 a.m.  E.S.T.

I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message.

 First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket.. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason.. my girlfriend was happy that I just returned safely from my 2nd tour as a Combat Marine in Afghanistan .. She had just bought me that Kimber Custom Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head ... isn't it?!

 I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with that brown sludge in your pants. I'm sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. [That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again].

 After I called your mother or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 153 gallons and was extremely grateful!
 I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!]

 I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb .... after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car.

 Later, I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone. Ma Bell just now shut down the line, although I only used the phone for a little over a day now, so what 's going on with that? Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target.

 The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number etc.).

  In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... but I feel this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen to pursue in life..

Remember, next time you might not be so lucky.

Have a good day!

Thoughtfully yours,
Semper Fi

 Alex
____________________________________


I hope you will be smiling when you are done reading this story.
Moreover, I hope this is true. I could find nothing, online, that denied its veracity.
A fascinating story- from both sides, hehehe, wouldn't you agree?

OO~RAH!
Nuff said?   (Do let me know)...

XOXO
Anne

404 error; and; Oh much more-

Hope your Easter was a Hoppy one...

Hi All;
Hope your Easter holiday was 'wunnaful'.
Those of us in Wisconsin- (and probably other states as well), know all too well that this 'program' does not work.


The program is simply called "SPRING"
>You locate the folder (stored somewhere since time immemorial); and check off your personal options.
>You select "Install"... (or "Run").

And THIS is what you get...

INSTALLING "SPRING" ...

███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░  44% DONE.

... "

Install delayed....please wait.

Please try again...

404 error: Season file not found.

Season file "Spring" cannot be located.
The season file you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

You repeat ALL steps above...

INSTALLATION FAILED.
Please wait.

Please try again...

Please try again...
 
Please try again...

_________________________________________________

Finally you give up.   You have to... or go crazy waiting.
hehehe-
(and Thank You, Duane).

Wait-  "Go crazy waiting"??? 


This is what our first week of "Spring" looked like...




The ONLY cute thing about it was that it was called "Snowstorm Gabe"

(Sassy Gabriel)! hehehe

Mr. Snowstorm Gabriel broke all weather records for April for Green Bay.
(I believe those records date back to the 1880's or so).


Now about the "Give up" part...
 
That would be much unlike 'Life in Flintville'. 
(Go ahead, reread previous 1177 entries if you really need verification of that)....
I'll wait. (Really I will).
I will say in advance that I have threatened to many times, but you all would not allow it. (Thank you).

Neither did Greg and Casey ever 'give up' last week-
-after my day of 3 separate hospital appointments,
that I'd come home to this - - - - -

As you can tell by all the reflections in the picture, my basement is flooded.
I assure you that I do not wax the concrete in full or in part.

As you can also tell, I tried plunging it down the teeny tiny drain that I'd fashioned out of the old big one that had once upon a time held a sump pump.  (Belatedly, my fractured back told me that I should not have done that).
Not even those 2 times that did; and had no bubbles, no gurgle, no nothing, happen.
Hmmm  ~on 2nd thought maybe I should have left that old sump pump in... hehehe




Now, these are what Officer Randy would call...  ... "EVIDENCE!"

 hehehe

Once again, with thanks not only to Greg and Casey, but to Mr. Tim and Ms. Kelli too;
who borrowed out their own sump pump for us to use in the meanwhile.

After the water was all gone, the heat was turned on high, as was the fan-
It dried quickly, thank the powers that be...
The drain had to be covered/plugged.
Simply because THIS is where the damned water was coming from!
(And that is NOT how drains are s'posed'ta work)...

"Work"?    (Unfortunately, around here, that'd have to be Greg's forte)-
I heard a few cuss thoughts that emitted as mumbles from this lovely young man.
I asked if I could help with anything.
He asked to be left alone.
* Now that reminded me SO much of my dad when he was concentrating on something; ...
...(So, 'left alone' Greg was too)! hehehe












Looks very nice, all capped off! AND, we all slept quite well that night!
Good work Greg! 
(And to Thank You SO much TOO)!


Then came Friday- OR- "Good" Friday as it is for Christians all over the globe...




This next picture was taken that very next morning. "Good" Friday, remember?


Ruh-roh... (And, ixnay the "good" factor please).

The water that had been waiting to fill up my basement swimming pool via the teeny weenie drain, was NOW coming up through every single seam in the poured cement flooring.


By noon, we had THIS to contend with-





It is still a work in progress. But I assure you all that MUCH progress has already been made.

There is a new sump pump down there, very crudely installed as of yet- but it works, and THAT is the most important thing at this point in time.


As for my back, I am thinking that I will opt for an implanted pain device that delivers morphine (or whatever), 24/7, to my spinal column. This eliminates much of the need to be taking all these effing pills all the time.
Hopefully it will also eliminate the need for my shower chair, and maybe I will be able to even do some other stuff?
Admittedly, I do not know enough about it yet, but you can bet that I will find out! hehehe

The device itself is the size of a hockey puck and would be surgically implanted at the top of my butt cheek.  (Hmmm.... Now THAT should take some getting used to)!
Makes me wonder too, why they don't make it in the shape of a hand that would also deliver a little pinch every now and then?! hehehe  
(Hey, I might be a bit disabled, but I ain't dead)!

Hope all is well with everyone, and that I might leave you with a smile on your face?

My love to all !

XOXO
Me

PS
Happy 50th Birthday to my Sweet Sister "Snotball"!
(Be happy it's your birthday in human years-
 - Because in doggie years you'd be dead)!    

HAHAHA!!!!    (Love ya)!     

  

See 1st comment for the link- My reply was this... //// "{People} are not penis or vagina, save for the moment of birth- (should their parents have wanted to have been surprised). People are heart, soul. and spirit. Those hearts souls and spirits should- and will- be either good or bad. (But THAT is on the INside for chrissakes). But it is never another persons good and decent reflection that tells them THEY can judge anyone, for ANY reason. (I should have added, save for dark spirits and souls)- The world may be small, but our hearts are s'posed to be- oh, SO much bigger than that. XOXO, Me" //// What say you? XOXO, Me

Walker's Wisconsin. (Not mine).

Good Afternoon All;
I am (kind of) sitting here with Casey as we read up and wish we didn't have to learn ANY more than we already do about this crap and lie s(h)ituation going on in our beloved state.

1.

New State Law gives nice deal to Brookfield.
(Maybe that’s what Prosser and Walker discussed the day after the election)? 

No wait, this bill was written before the election but….

Hmmmm.
Subject: gee, wasn't it Brookfield that just delivered an election to Prosser...?

Oh, yes people, WE THE PEOPLE MUST READ IT...

http://legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/data/SB-21.pdf

_______________________________

A few of their own "supporter~sent" own comments:

A.
And what about all his unqualified campaign workers/supporters getting cushy government jobs? 
Wonder if their bargaining rights are intact!

B.
The abuse of power is so blatant!  Scary! 
Is it because he thinks we are so stupid.... or because he is???

_______________________________

2. 

Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:37 PM
Subject: hi all..

We just got the greatest news that we have collected enough signatures for calling for a recall election for our state senator, Bob Cowles.

We needed near 16,000 signatures in sixty days and have more than that now.  We feel excited to have made such progress in so little time.  What a great group of people we have met and worked with in Shawano and Green Bay.

Our neighbors in the Clintonville area have also gotten the signatures they needed for the recall of their Senator, Luther Olsen.!

Maybe now Walker and his crew will begin to think twice about ruining our schools, cutting aids to counties and reducing healthcare for our vulnerable folks and seniors.

Thanks to all for your support!
{K & J} 

PS
The 1st is a note from my sister-
PLEASE read the pdf formatted link she sent; should you wish to face a few truths...

The second is also from herself- For those of you who might think she has NO experience in dealing with these matters.
Intelligence and compassion run very high -on her side of the family. hehehe.

Funny too, re: my comments section below:
(Later) you will find out more about our 'wunnaful Wisconsin' republic. 
Sorry to have to ruin your weekends with it all...

Will be back later-
Casey and I have to run to town for a while; a few home repairs that are driving me crazy to even LIVE with.
_____

Private PS to Polly;
I did receive your beautiful letter- and appreciate ALL of your own efforts on my behalf.  I promise to reply soon- (much easier just doing these short notes for now filled with a whole lot of copy/paste stuff).
We will talk on Sunday if not before...
All my love. Always.
XOXO
Me

Flintville Lives- (And for today yet, has no snow)!

Good Morning All;
I am already running late- so how about more pictures than words?
Maybe you should write your own captions- Or not...







Pussy-willows and "Lake Flintville"
Looking east, out of my living room window. ->

Out my kitchen window-
decorated with a few hyacinths and Pussy Willows

At the clinic- Angry skies...
Yes, we got quite a big storm- ALL SNOW! ugh
Lots more coming our way tomorrow too

(Use your imagination)! hehehe



I did get 6 new holes in my back last week-



It was awful- (and still is).




I think this truck is where they got the stuff for those cement injections...



When we were through, we filled up with gas.



Punks face tells the whole story about what she thinks of the car-wash in the back.




And yes, the car needed one badly-

Punk doesn't mind the bubbles,




Or the waxes-



But she thinks very little of the water when it sprays off the car.
(Yes, she lived through it).

Kind of the same as I lived through my injections.
It is still godawful- They knew it was inoperable, but thought maybe they would help a bit anyway.

I also have a new PCP- Only 5 miles away- (Too bad the Pain Doctor is still way on the other side of town).  As is the hospital I had to go to, to have my 2nd bone scan. (GOD AS MY WITNESS I WILL NEVER HAVE ANOTHER either)!  I had to lie flat on my back on that table-
This 10 minute test took over an hour and a half; I think the technician wanted to cry for me.

Anyway, late I will be, for a recheck on my back- So I must fly for now-
More pics later- I think. hehehe

Hope all is well with everyone. My love to all.

XOXO
Me

Gov. Scott Walker Reportedly Planning Financial Martial Law In Wisconsin

http://blogs.forbes.com/rickungar/2011/04/16/gov-scott-walker-reportedly-planning-financial-martial-law-in-wisconsin/
- Rick Ungar - The Policy Page - Forbes

Is the key word above "reportedly"...
... Or could we be so fortunate as to add a key word to be 'RECALL"

Be very aware....

XOXO
Me

* new FV blog soon...

PETITION- -Progressive Change Campaign Committee-

http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/survey_obamamedicare/?source=auto-e&referring_akid=a6664362.568057.F--z1C


President Obama,
If you cut Medicare and Medicaid, do NOT ask for my help in 2012.

Hi All;
Please do the arrow click above, and take a moment to ask President Obama to show us thew bones in HIS back.
Please sign the survey above-

This petition reads, verbatim, as follows...

"President Obama:
If you cut Medicare and Medicaid benefits for me, my parents, my grandparents, or families like mine, don't ask for a penny of my money or an hour of my time in 2012.
I'm going to focus on electing bold progressive candidates -- not Democrats who help Republicans make harmful cuts to key programs."

_________________________________________________

Short. Sweet. And to the point. Wouldn't you agree?
As is stated, there ARE more bold progressives...

  ...  We will just have to find them, shake them off, dust them off, and kick their backsides in the correct direction.

As always, included also is a place for your own words...

Optional: Public statement about how Medicare/Medicaid cuts would impact your level of support in 2012 - and why:

 

164%

 

82,427 people have taken action—164% of our goal of 50,000!

Thank you ALL;
Have a good one!

XOXO
Me


PS
Oh- My own personal comment? I could have written a book. hehehe
But mine came directly from these two of my 2008 blogs:
<http://flintville.multiply.com/journal/item/689/Please._Copy._Paste._Share._Email._Vote.>

and

<http://flintville.multiply.com/journal/item/681/Independent-_An_Open_Letter_to_Senator_John_McCain...>


 

Show me a piano falling down a mineshaft and I'll show you A-flat miner.

On WISCONSIN!!!!

VOTE TODAY!

We do NOT need anymore of what has transpired since last November.

Hi All;
I plan on trying to get dressed and heading to the polls very shortly.
From my wheelchair to that voting booth will be a trial of mammoth proportions for me.

If I can do it. So can YOU!

There are some of you who do not realize exactly what importance your vote holds today- (Far too many also, who do not even realize that there IS an election)!

At any rate, please take a moment to consider these few points.
Hopefully all of the enclosed links will work for you...

XOXO
Anne

PS
Special thanks to Laurie, Kris, and all who helped me put this together.

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1. Remember Patrick Lucey, former governor?
Please read this as he has changed his own vote, AND he has also resigned as Co-Chairman of David Prosser's own campaign...
(Very very smart man)...

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Former Gov. Patrick Lucey is withdrawing his support for Justice David Prosser for Supreme Court and is throwing it to Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg.

Statement from Patrick J. Lucey
March 31, 2011

“As a former Governor who appointed to Wisconsin's Supreme Court two quite different but equally principled Justices – Shirley Abrahamson and Roland Day – and who has over the years endorsed several more Justices, I have followed with increasing dismay and now alarm the campaign of Justice David Prosser, whom I endorsed at the outset of his campaign and in whose campaign I serve as the Honorary Co-Chairman."

“I can no longer in good conscience lend my name and support to Justice Prosser's candidacy. Too much has come to light that Justice Prosser has lost that most crucial of characteristics for a Supreme Court Justice – as for any judge – even-handed impartiality. Along with that failing has come a disturbing distemper and lack of civility that does not bode well for the High Court in the face of demands that are sure to be placed on it in these times of great political and legal volatility."

“At the very same time that my confidence in Justice Prosser has waned, I admire and have continued to be impressed with Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg. She has adhered throughout the campaign to even-handedness and non-partisanship and has exhibited both promising judicial temperament and good grace even in the heat of a fierce campaign."

For these reasons I have today resigned as Honorary Co-Chairman of Justice Prosser's campaign, and I endorse Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg for the Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 5, 2011.”

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2. Walker; (& his Buddy'$ young son)...
Walker administration questioned about hiring of lobbyist's son
CLICK HERE, or simply do your own search.
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20110404/OSH0101/110404169/Walker-administration-questioned-about-hiring-lobbyist-s-son

Tue Apr 05, 2011 at 01:53 AM EDT
Walker hires uneducated, inexperienced, 2 time drunk driver, son of lobbyist for $80k+ job

One thought posted in that story... "Walker gets his undies all bunched up about those damn educated teachers making $35k and yet he gives this two time drunk dropout a job paying $81,500!?!?  Walker is a criminal."
******** I am thinking I quite HEARTILY agree with those words...

For more on THAT story: CLICK HERE:   or simply do your own search.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/04/04/963311/-Scott-Walkers-administration-gave-a-state-job-and-a-26-raise-to-the-son-of-a-major-supporter

From JS Online:
"Wisconsin Republicans claim that their state is broke, and have used that claim to justify stripping state workers of their collective bargaining rights. And yet, even though they claim to be broke, Scott Walker's administration just gave a state job, and a 26% raise, to the son of a major supporter who has no college degree, no relevant experience, and two drunk driving convictions." 
http://www.jsonline.com/watchdog/noquarter/119159584.html

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3. Wisconsin SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 6:07 AM

From: "Daniel Mintz, MoveOn.org Political Action"
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Dear Anne;

VOTE JOANNE KLOPPENBURG TODAY

Today is Election Day for the State Supreme Court. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Many progressives don't know about today's election or how it's our first chance to fight back against Governor Walker, so please forward this email widely. Click here to find your polling place: Find your polling place

Dear Wisconsin MoveOn member,

Today is Election Day. We want to make sure you, and all your friends, are planning to get out and vote for JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court today.

In an off-year election like this one, turnout will make the difference, but many of your friends and family may not even realize there's an election. 

Progressives in Wisconsin are incredibly energized. MoveOn members helped collect more than 22,000 signatures to force a recall vote of State Senator Dan Kapanke in record time, and recall petitions for seven other Republican senators are doing really well.

Much of the fight over Governor Walker's anti-worker laws will likely end up in court, and electing Kloppenburg would tip the balance of the Supreme Court toward progressives. So it's up to all of us to make sure that all our progressive friends, family, and co-workers in Wisconsin know they need to go and vote for JoAnne Kloppenburg TODAY. 

Please forward this email far and wide.
Thanks for all you do.
–Daniel, Eli, Milan, Carrie, and the rest of the team

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4. SOLIDARITY

Brothers and Sisters, The day is TODAY and the time is NOW. If you haven’t already, please be sure to vote for working family candidates including JoAnne Kloppenburg. Wisconsin has stood united against political attacks by Scott Walker’s cronies for months. We cannot let another Walker ally, David Prosser, be voted into office. Prosser has voted with Walker 95% of the time. He is not on the side of Wisconsin’s union members and Wisconsin’s middle class. Prosser is simply another rubber stamp, ready to do Scott Walker’s bidding. JoAnne Kloppenburg is the best candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court. She will bring the needed impartiality, level-headed judgment and judicial demeanor that our courts deserve. Be sure to spread the word at work and around your neighborhood that today is the day to vote. It is crucial that everyone take the time to go to the polls today. In November, many of us were silent and we are now paying the price. Thankfully, today we have the opportunity to change the shape of Wisconsin’s future for the better. Vote and help rock the vote for working families by clicking here for a list of times, ways and location to spread the word. We have been united in the streets for months and we now must be united at the ballot box! Click here for a list of GOTV activities. In Solidarity, Phil Neuenfeldt, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer

To find out more about the AFL-CIO, please visit our website at www.aflcio.org.

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5.  Healthcare
Save for adding to it, to change any part of healthcare plan is a death knell for too many Americans; -
 - including my daughter and myself.
This is exactly what most, if not ALL Republicans, GOP,  and Tea Party people, wish to do...

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6.  This YouTube WILL make up your mind-
(As if there could be any questions remaining)?

This is one of the best ads I've seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g7DALO8uP0

Most people will not see it unless it's distributed person to person. So please send it to your contacts, post it on your Facebook page, do whatever you can to make it go viral.

 

I've been told more than $2 million has been spent this week alone attacking JoAnne, so we need everyone to help spread this. 

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