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Title: Wisconsin Recall: GOP Retains Senate Control
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ABC news
URL Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wisc ... nate-control/story?id=14269209
Published: Aug 10, 2011
Author: KEVIN DOLAK, SHUSHANNAH WALSHE and DEAN
Post Date: 2011-08-10 08:35:56 by Get Outta Dodge!
Keywords: None
Views: 13822
Comments: 35
Republicans retained majority control of the Wisconsin Senate in a recall election that was spurred by Republican Gov. Scott Walker's agenda of cutting unionized state workers' rights. Four GOP state senators fended off recall votes, while Democrats picked up two seats in the recall election. The final race ended close to midnight when State Sen. Alberta Darling retained her seat, defeating Democratic challenger Sandy Pasch. Unofficial numbers had Darling with 54 percent of the vote compared with 46 percent going to Pasch. Three other Republicans held onto their seats: Sen. Rob Cowles of Allouez and Sen. Sheila Harsdorf of River Falls, and Luther Olsen of Ripon. All three defeated their Democratic challengers based on unofficial results on Tuesday, according to ABC affiliate WISN-TV in Milwaukee. Despite her party's failure to win control of Wisconsin state Senate, State Senator Lena Taylor, a Democrat, said the fact that so many people signed petitions for the recall is what matters. Poster Comment: Brian S might not "get around" to posting this one . . .
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#1. To: All, Brian S, Skip Intro, go65, mininggold, lucysmom, war, (#0)
I have no love for the GOP - my interest in posting this is that is will piss off some of the statists. But for them it's only a temporary setback, I'm sure.
How did this happen? Where was ACORN, where were the SEIU thugs? Why didn't the dead people vote? Can't a few Dim poll workers find some uncounted votes in their car trunks?
I'm sure we'll soon be hearing about "polling irregularities" . . . racism . . . or something.
I have no love for the GOP - my interest in posting this is that is will piss off some of the statists. But for them it's only a temporary setback, I'm sure. In a war between Republican corporatists and Democratic statists I figure the statist is the lesser of two evils because the state is answerable to the people.
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Yes, Lenin and Stalin were so answerable to the people. Just like Chavez and Castro now.
Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
It was a possibilty that they could win 3 of the 6 recalls...they won 2 of the 3...3 were going to be no contest.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
You do know that Bolshevik means minority party, right? I mean how stupid can you get to say a dictatorship like the USSR was answerable to the people? How stupid are you? I guess you can't answer that being on the level of stupid you are.
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
2 less Republican scumbags is still a victory.
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
All statist governments eventually end up in a dictatorship of some kind. The minority ALWAYS ends up ruling.
Obama has played at being a president while enjoying the perks … golf, insanely expensive vacations at tax-payer expense. He has ignored the responsibilities of the job; no plans, no budgets, no alternatives … just finger pointing; making him a complete failure as a president
And you like The State's (in this case, the USSR) answer? Hey, as long as it's not you in the gulag pushing the wheelbarrow, right?
Why is that? Not enough money in SEIU coffers? Looks like there's still work to be done, huh?
What does that mean? You can spend a bagazillion bucks on an election and lose. History is replete with examples. Voters decide who wins.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
Everyone of these Democrats or Republicans should be removed from office with no possibility of replacement. I read the voter turn-out was only 14% which PROVES a significant issue: few care because the same ol' bullshit is going to happen anyway.
In any system you can name, the minority always ends up ruling.
"...all of the equations in neoclassical economics are rubbish. The differential equations describe nothing. Economics is not about mathematics, it is about the human being." Sandeep Jaitly
Good point...the SCOTUS incorrectly decided the 2000 election... But, my comment is correct 97 times out of 100.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
You equate the USA to the USSR? Fuck you and leave my country you filthy American hating traitor. This is what the American state is capable of:
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
It's not over yet. There are 2 Democrat Senators up for recall election next Tuesday. One of them is likely to lose.
LOL! . . . war, I'll give you this: you NEVER fail to come through
LOL! Looks like I struck a nerve! You're right, though. The USA of 1969 wasn't like the USSR. The USA of 2011? Much closer.
In 1969 the USA was more socialist and in 2011 we have shrinking govt. How is that more like the USSR? Retard.
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Why are you still on your computer? Don't you have some Protestants to burn at the stake?
Wrong again Bozo. According to the White House office of management of budget the U.S. government spent 19.4% of GDP in 1969 and it will spend 25.3% on 2011. Furthermore, the Department of Defense spent 44% of the budget in 1969 but it will only spend 19.4% of the budget in 2011. So, domestic spending has increased from 10.9% of GDP in 1969 to 20.4% today. This does not include the costs of complying with an ever increasing mountain of nanny- state regulations. Even though Johnson sewed the seeds of socialism in the 1960s, they had not yet take root. Today, socialism in the U.S. is growing like a week -- suffocating the flower of America.
Don't you have some Protestants to burn at the stake? I like being on the socialist govt funded and invented internet and computer. Why is a limited govt anti- statist like you using the fruits of socialist innovation?
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
So let's return to 1969 levels of socialist taxation then................
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Ok, here's what it would look like: I'm ready. Let's balance the budget at these levels. Right now. Are you on board?
Sure if we return to 91% taxation levels. Back then it was on people making $200K which I guess would be millionaire salary levels today. Plus we had import trade tariffs.
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
Of course not!!! They're out of season...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
Which one?
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
I just demonstrated (using OMB numbers) that if we returned to 1969 levels of domestic spending, we'd only need taxes at 16% of GDP to balance the budget. No American has ever paid 91% of their income in taxes. The post WWII average taxes paid by the top 1% is less than 25% of their income. You're a blithering idiot. A blithering idiot. You're not even funny anymore. I don't have anymore time to waste on you. Please join loonymom, whinyold, and war on my bozo list.
Think of all the money we could make off of China alone. And we would be returning to the system that the founders knew and provided for in the constitution, Mercantilism.
My wife made that same comment, last week. She lived through the collapse of the USSR...
It used to be the leftists that had bumper-stickers that said things like "Question Authority.' Today they follow slogans from 1984: War is peace. They blindly LOVE Big Brother. They believe competition, pride & profiting from ones labor, are evil things to be banished. Stephen King observed, "The beauty of religion mania is that it has the power to explain everything... [so] logic can be happily tossed out the window. This describes socialists. They will ignore logic and "common sense." They will ignore REALITY. Because THEY are religious zealots... THEIR God... is the STATE.
So the right wing is the new left wing?
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
I see they don't want to return to trade tariffs and 90% taxation levels and huge govt works programs like in the 1960s. They are posers. Also, if no one paid 90% taxes why are you still against having that system back?
With the economy still in the dumper -- maybe permanently? -- and full-time jobs becoming as scarce as rain during a drought, huge percentages of Americans have had their (misplaced) faith in the American dream shaken, the upper-middle-class consumerist lifestyle is exposed as a mirage for anybody who plays by the rules. Capitalism and the America that embraced it as a way of life is now and forever more a failure. It does me good to know that the generation that voted in Reagan and his ideology will see their America die from that ideology before their very own eyes and knowing they had a hand in its destruction.
#2. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#0)
#3. To: Happy Quanzaa (#2)
#4. To: Get Outta Dodge!, Brian S, Skip Intro, go65, mininggold, lucysmom, war, (#1)
#5. To: Godwinson (#4)
#6. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#1)
(Edited)
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#7. To: no gnu taxes (#5)
Yes, Lenin and Stalin were so answerable to the people.
#8. To: war, Get Outta Dodge! (#6)
It was a possibilty that they could win 3 of the 6 recalls...they won 2 of the 3...3 were going to be no contest.
#9. To: Godwinson (#7)
#10. To: Godwinson (#4)
the state is answerable to the people.
#11. To: war (#6)
It was a possibilty that they could win 3 of the 6 recalls...they won 2 of the 3...3 were going to be no contest.
#12. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#11)
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#13. To: war (#12)
You can spend a bagazillion bucks on an election and lose. History is replete with examples.
I've heard that Obama is going to raise a billion dollars for his campaign? Will that be enough to buy the election for him, or should he raise more? Voters decide who wins.
Now you sound like you're in HS Civics class. I KNOW you're not that naive.
#14. To: Godwinson (#8)
2 less Republican scumbags is still a victory.
#15. To: no gnu taxes (#9)
All statist governments eventually end up in a dictatorship of some kind. The minority ALWAYS ends up ruling.
#16. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#13)
Now you sound like you're in HS Civics class. I KNOW you're not that naive.
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#17. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#10)
And you like The State's (in this case, the USSR) answer?
#18. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#0)
This small group of terrorists [Tea Party members] have made it impossible to spend any money. -- Mike Doyle (D-PA)
#19. To: war (#16)
the SCOTUS incorrectly decided the 2000 election...
#20. To: Godwinson (#17)
You equate the USA to the USSR? Fuck you and leave my country you filthy American hating traitor.
#21. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#20)
The USA of 1969 wasn't like the USSR. The USA of 2011? Much closer.
#22. To: Godwinson (#21)
Retard.
#23. To: Godwinson, capitalist eric, Get Outta Dodge! (#21)
(Edited)
In 1969 the USA was more socialist and in 2011 we have shrinking govt.
This small group of terrorists [Tea Party members] have made it impossible to spend any money. -- Mike Doyle (D-PA)
#24. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#22)
Why are you still on your computer?
#25. To: jwpegler (#23)
According to the White House office of management of budget the U.S. government spent 19.4% of GDP in 1969 and it will spend 25.3% on 2011.
#26. To: Godwinson (#24)
(Edited)
I like being on the socialist govt funded and invented internet and computer.
Yeah, that's understandable you're stuck at home since your Yugo broke down, and you can't get parts for it anymore. Why is a limited govt anti- statist like you using the fruits of socialist innovation?
That's just the way we Protestant heretics are. Nothing a good roasting won't cure, eh?
#27. To: Godwinson (#25)
(Edited)
So let's return to 1969 levels of socialist taxation then................
1969 Domestic Spending 10.9% of GDP 2011 Defense Spending 5.1% of GDP Total Spending 16.0% of GDP
This small group of terrorists [Tea Party members] have made it impossible to spend any money. -- Mike Doyle (D-PA)
#28. To: jwpegler (#27)
(Edited)
Right now. Are you on board?
#29. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#22)
Don't you have some Protestants to burn at the stake?
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#30. To: jwpegler (#18)
One of them is likely to lose.
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#31. To: Godwinson (#28)
Sure if we return to 91% taxation levels
This small group of terrorists [Tea Party members] have made it impossible to spend any money. -- Mike Doyle (D-PA)
#32. To: Godwinson (#28)
(Edited)
Plus we had import trade tariffs.
#33. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#20)
The USA of 1969 wasn't like the USSR. The USA of 2011? Much closer.
Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.
#34. To: Capitalist Eric (#33)
#35. To: mininggold, jwpegler (#32)
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