Every Brat Has Its Thorns
"Not paying fairly, not giving a job because you are only looking at how to make a profit, that goes against God." Pope Francis
Madison's...
Trumka- “It already has!”
I was recently given the opportunity to sit down with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Mr. Trumka was very cordial and positive and had...
Wisconsin Primary Election Day – August 9th
In what seems like is happening almost monthly in WI, another election day is upon us. Tuesday August 9th is the partisan primary...
The Voucher Scam!
The truth of school Vouchers is slowly starting to come out and its not pretty. While Scott Walker, Robin Vos, et...
Have Abacus Will Travel
I have written before of the the right wings veiled attempts to privatize public education. I have also pointed out that while they...
Privatization Pirates!
Watching Captain Phillips recently, my wife turned to me and said "I've found someone who has a harder job than I do". I...
I Can’t Tell You Why
The Monona Grove School District recently held held their annual meeting. Typically these are sparsely attended and uneventful. This...
Civil Public Discourse – Cottage Grove
Is a great idea to strive for, but personally, if I had to pick, I would prefer INFORMED public discourse.
Tonight, at...
Something To Think About
On October 28th 2013, Democrat Mary Burke launched her campaign to be the next Governor of the great state of Wisconsin.
When...
Recall Repercussions
The results were in this summer with the democrats flipping two seats in the Senate recalls. While the republicans lost two seats,...
Random Thoughts….
I went to the District 48 candidate forum at Talula tonight. I arrived late and was only able to see the last half...
Good Meeting Tweet, Brings Bad Journalism
Apparently in today's Wisconsin, random "tweets" are now what is classified as news!
We have one of the most extreme budgets in our...