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Governor Walker will do what?


Sitting here listening to thom hartmann talk with his guest John Nichols from the Nation — it becomes way too a scary awakening and just need to share what is on the Repupblican agenda. I suggest everyone tune into radio as well as tv because the information is less likely to be as skewed as tv. So, apparently, on the desk of Gov. Walker is a list of take aways he plans to carry out  quietly unless folks in WI take action

School Boards and their authority

Town Boards and their ability to set debt limits

County, City, Villiage School Boards ability to do their own budgeting for labor unions and or labor relations

– ending the Natural Resource/Vet  dept

 Governor Walker intends to gut the power of the Secretary of State and appoint Czars -of his own that will do what he says

no whispering Wednesday &some News


Yesterday, definitely felt like spring almost summer like and weather foks suggest we might have a high of 65 today maybe 70 by the weekend —- ahhhh Spring. I wish we could have it all minus the pollen but then there are worse things to experience right?

my rant

With election season right around the corner and the constant changes in campaign promises, nasty vitriol, lack of integrity going on … We the People, need to be even more aware more diligent in making sure our neighbors know the truth about health care reform, climate change, immigration reform, and what positive things it will do for ALL Americans. I have to say though it seems obvious to me some do not believe we cannot count on Republicans to help get back on track. It is clear Republicans have a different agenda, a different America in mind. It includes making the rich far more in control of things though considering our near economic collapse even people without a lot of finance background understand that trickledown theory really does not work though they keep pushing, holding the middle/lower classes hostage to get what they want. The fact is any lack of progress to any part of our economy is due to the Republican Party

If anyone is watching listening and judging from not only the behavior this first term of President Obama but also from the current rhetoric coming from the Republican Party, it is quite clear who put Party before People for the last three years. I remember when John McCain, who called himself a maverick throughout the 2008 campaign. He told Americans he would listen to the military about DADT etc. and then make a full 360 stating he would no longer cooperate with Democrats or the Obama admin. The Republican Party definitely managed to fool the public and side step their responsibility to We the People who pay their salaries. I have to say the Republicans in Congress keep moving further right of center, which should be unacceptable to All Americans –This nation is not extreme.

I know there must be plenty of moments when Republicans in the 112th Congress showed their true partisan side, colours, and nasty attitudes. I will never forget the night Joe Wilson decided he did not have to respect the place he was sitting, the moment, or the President was the beginning of the nasty behavior. In a time when at least 53% who voted for the first person of colour for President were not just proud but felt he would rise to the occasion and tackle the monumental challenges facing America that others running for President clearly did not seem to accept or understand.

A Political Party that is choosing Party over the fate of Americans is truly unacceptable and all those involved called out and kept out of the 2010/2012 elections. Republicans had over 8years to do something, anything about health care, climate change, bank regulation, immigration; to be honest i cannot remember if the house of Bush even managed to allow any debates on those issues. I remember a Bush doctrine that created 2Wars, tax cuts for the rich, a lot of involvement concerning stem cell research, abortion, killed a global warming treaty, appointed Justices Alito and Roberts, which may have a direct impact on elections coming up. Most of what Bush did do he got away with not paying for and now Americans suffer from his lack of restraint, forethought, and experts who obviously did not choose to look out for Americans.

Now, 3 yrs. later and a President who I feel is trying to get our country back on track the BS just continues though Republicans are not in charge they refuse to let the governing party do just that … govern. Voice your distaste in the Republican Party by joining me in voting them out in 2012.

Other News …

Syria’s uprising could have been avoided through reform

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/05/newt-gingrich-apologizes-paul-ryan-medicare-/1

FOREX-Euro weaker vs dollar as Greece debt issue s weigh

Putin Likely to Return as Russian President, Vostok Nafta Says

Brad & Angie looking for on-screen reunion

Al Qaeda reportedly taps Saif al-Adel as successor, potentially signaling a rift

Rebels: Gadhafi fighters shell western mountains

Intel to Unveil More Than 10 Tablet Computers

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/05/18/men-drink-coffee-avoid-prostate-cancer-study-says/

Obama heading to Massachusetts for fundraisers

CSPAN …

Senate Committee to Look at Army Budget – http://c-span.org/Events/Senate-Committee-to-Look-at-Army-Budget/10737421624/

Energy Chief to Justify FY12 Budget to Congress – http://c-span.org/Events/Energy-Chief-to-Justify-FY12-Budget-to-Congress/10737421594/

Pres. Obama Speaks at Coast Guard Academy- Graduation http://c-span.org/Events/Pres-Obama-Speaks-at-Coast-Guard-Academy-Graduation/10737421625/

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) said that his proposal to overhaul Medicare would fight rising health-care costs by “empowering” senior citizens to “deny business to inefficient providers.” These remarks came during a speech at the Economic Club of Chicago. http://c-span.org/Events/Paul-Ryan-Remarks-at-Economic-Club-of-Chicago/10737421583/

Fresh from a trip to Pakistan, Senator John Kerry (D-MA) held a hearing on the U.S.’s relationship with Pakistan. http://c-span.org/Events/Senate-Looks-into-Relations-with-Pakistan/10737421580/

wilful Wednesday &some News


It would be great if the Democratic Party would call out Republicans more often, heck it would be nice if talking heads getting paid to give the viewer news challenge everything people like Bachmann, McConnell, Boehner, Huckabee, Brown and Palin say. We all know freedom of speech is a right but how these people are using it and why they are getting away with it is what we all question because the rhetoric does promote fear, hate, and in some cases incited violence. The act or use of freedom of speech also means you should not only use it responsibly but be held accountable for any negative outcome as well, like what happened to Representative Gabrielle Giffords. I hope I am not the only one offended by Politicians willing to be on national TV saying questionable things that can be fact checked or are telling outright lies and allowed to because TV hosts, station owners, and reporters have opted in most cases to let them spread what can only be considered as their own truths. I have to say anyone with common sense should be able to easily hear loaded rhetoric and see through the negative or in the case of most Republicans, the noise, lies, and or half- truths that cable heads should have follow-up questions.

We all need to question authority on all levels. So, after hearing that Rep. Luis Gutierrez not only wants our President to exert his power and enforce immigration with an executive order he also stated that he has been patient and will probably withhold his vote to reelect Barack Obama. I have to ask you, i would like to ask if all leaders of the Latino caucus will do the same or  at least remind the community that change in any form on any issue and level takes time. I cannot imagine those who fought for civil rights were not on most occasions simply impatient that the mission was indeed taking too much time. We all know that even with the obvious impatience our fighters for civil rights stayed on task for the mission of freedom and never strayed, civil rights are definitely a part of our everyday lives just as human rights unfortunately more are trying to make “reasonably suspicious” a part of everyday language. The importance of directing our anger, impatience, and or opposition to the right party responsible is essenstial and that would be Republicans like Brewer. I feel and like to call legislation like SB1070  Race Control and it is spreading more and more . The President has consistently made moves to get the Dream Act started and voted on which would have moved American thought into the 21st Century. I truly believe we should spare children of undocumented any punishment because they were born on US soil and their parents were not Americans. We should challenge the President and his policies but what really helps create change is informing our members of Congress who not only make the laws but also pass them. We all need to make sure that they all know exactly what we expect from them. It definitely goes without saying that the President could invoke an executive order yet it is not law … and for that we need Congress to do their jobs for the rights of ALL Americans because We the People seem to be having trouble being treated fair and equal lately.

We may be in the 21st Century but our rights are being challenged, stripped and trashed by people like Governor Bob McDonnell, Scott, Walker, Snyder, others in the South, people from Arizona, which, I gotta say scares me as it should for all Americans. It is beyond me to think a State like Arizona which, for me is beautiful; truly a 7th wonder of the world, definitely unique and reminds me of the most representative of 1st nation/Mexican homeland . Though people say Arizona is a diverse state … imagine how many people are in hiding though they have been in the states for years but happen to be undocumented … this whole thing has my mind reeling. I would never have thought a birther law would pass anywhere in the USA let alone cross into what by all accounts is the business of being a Police State. I cannot help but feel this is just the beginning of reverting to the days when the line of who belongs and who does not will be enforced by people who took an oath to protect and serve, to help all people’s not practice legal racism.

Will they have the right to tell me and or my family i fit the profile of an illegal citizen ask for papers just because? Anyone of colour could be subject to a stop with lots of question and paper checks. I have to ask, is this the way America wants its fellow American to live and more importantly this move toward a Police State needs to be stopped so keep calling Republican Governors to stop the legalization of immigration laws through racial profiling.

Other News …

White House Poetry Workshop 2:25pmET www.whitehouse.gov/live

Renown poets and artists join the First Lady for a student poetry workshop, featuring students from California to New York

An Evening of Poetry at the White House  7:10pmET  www.whitehouse.gov/live  

A celebration of American poetry and prose featuring accomplished poets, musicians and artists.

 **Colorado man wins Seattle’s top library job

**Santana bringing George Lopez on tour for 5 shows

**Southern US Cities Brace for Historic Flooding

**Libya http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42989322/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

**Syria Military Steps Up Shelling, Killing at Least 20 – http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703864204576316784098385542.html  

**Three die in San Jose State campus shooting

CSPAN

 

**Defense Authorization Debated in House Armed Services Committee

 http://c-span.org/Events/Defense-Authorization-Debated-in-House-Armed-Services-Committee/10737421453/

Markup of FY2012 Authorization Act

**ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Gingrich to Announce Candidacy Via Web

Trump, Romney also on trail http://c-span.org/Events/Gingrich-to-Announce-Candidacy-Via-Web/10737421469/

**Lawmakers discuss AT&T/ T-Mobile Merger

Looks at impact on competition http://c-span.org/Events/Lawmakers-discuss-ATT-T-Mobile-Merger/10737421452/

making Monday &some News


Unless you live under a rock, much has happened in the news lately. While “the media” continues its quest for more info about OBL or have decided to put that special Media spin on the OBL story most seem to be having on and off camera tantrums. There are few reports on what Republicans Governors are doing, flooding in the South,Vermont’s quest for Single Payer, abortion, that family values platform, more oil spill news, Marches against discrimination and legislation that take away rights from our fellow Americans seemingly all led by Republicans are getting promoted on shows like fox and definitely take over real valuable news time. I am offended by and somewhat curious to know what the people from Right Wing Media tell family, friends and neighbors or others with diverse backgrounds that they know or kids know about the offensive platform and racist positions they push to millions. I do not understand allowing racism, discrimination and or lack of tolerance be a part of the news spot, segment unless of course the agency is private and then why would we subscribe to allowing a private entity promote discrimination, fear monger advocate or campaign for people who are racists or who fear the unknown. I wonder just how these people played or worked with others in school and were they mostly in private school or had vouchers.

Congress is back in Session with plenty to do and plenty of complaints about another recession or worse only a month ago or as talking heads and Republicans refer to it as a double dip. The fact is things look better than even “the Media” will allow us all to hear. The weekend panel shows swiped past the number of jobs gained by the private sector so quickly it seemed like bad news. Yes, the unemployment rate went up and just so, folks know … that was because more people jumped into the fray of looking for work again and unfortunately the Republican effort to squash Public Service jobs is succeeding . However, it is obvious that most if not all the JOBs BS could be avoided if folks in Congress would just work for the best interest of the people instead of what will keep them employed on the Hill. We all know Republicans voted against the unemployed, women, gays, children, first responders, people of colour and every social service that should be handled by our government or at the very least reformed to work better or is moved into the 21st Century. There are many, mostly those in “the media” who feel the vote for President Obama hangs on the employment numbers. I have to disagree with the idea that using polls and or jobs numbers to decide President Obama’s fate are legitimate. However, if you are having issues deciding whom to vote for President in 2012, which is odd because it seems obvious no one on the right is doing a thing to help we the people. I say use your vote for President Obama in 2012 to voice and or say how those NO votes made our Teachers, Police, First Responders and 99ers feel and vote out Republicans.

The party of no is living on borrowed time as more and more constituents probably have family, friends and neighbors directly affected or are now experiencing hard times with Republicans putting Profits before the People. It is hard to believe Republicans still think the outcome of the November midterms is still valid and unless they turned off their hearing aids, those comments and challenges from their constituents should put some fear into their moves between now and the 2012 elections. I can only hope that voters will continue to seek the truth, question and challenge what words Republicans seem to be leaving out of their speeches, seminars, and or town halls. If more people would just stop and listen more people would definitely see the light and stop supporting and or putting up with the Republican Tea Party lies let alone side with Wall Street waging a war on Main Street and those on The Street looking for work who might not have money but definitely have a vote .

Yes, the public is finally noticing the verbal conflicts, manipulation, and avoidance, lack of facts and truths having started calling out Republicans during that long break at town halls. It is upon us all to continue the push for more accurate information more truths to get the rest of those doubters to lean left.

Other News

 **Floods in Mississippi , Missouri

**Vermont continues it quest for Single Payer -insurance

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Hundreds Reported Arrested as Syria’s Crackdown Widens

Paula Abdul Joins Simon Cowell’s ‘X Factor’ as Judge – It’s Official

$2B for rail projects, speed upgrades announced

Newt Gingrich to launch presidential bid Wednesday

Yemen Security Forces Kill Two Protesters

EGYPT: Religious conflict becomes the revolution’s biggest enemy

CSPAN

U.S.-China Meet on Strategic and Economic Issues

http://c-span.org/Events/US-China-Meet-on-Strategic-and-Economic-Issues/10737421393/

Oil, Gas Prices and Budget Debate in Congress This Week

http://c-span.org/Events/Oil-Gas-Prices-and-Budget-Debate-in-Congress-This-Week/10737421391/

Tea Party Activists Take on GOP on Deficit

Address need for leadership http://c-span.org/Events/Tea-Party-Activists-Take-on-GOP-on-Deficit/10737421394/

Joel Lane was born in the colony of North Carolina in 1739 and lived there till his death in 1795. He was involved in North Carolina’s transition from colony to state and with Raleigh being chosen as the state’s capital.

http://c-span.org/Events/Joel-Lane-and-His-Slaves/10737421319/

wicked Wednesday …&some News


As Discrimination breaks out all over the U.S., which we can apply to so many things right about now. In a place that has always welcomed and or cared for like the poor, single mom’s with kids, The constitution; specifically the 14th Amendment, immigration, women’s rights, senior citizens, worker rights. Now has a new look called the Republican Tea Party with even more ugly Colonial ways and ideologies on old issues like – Race, Religion and the rights of its people, equal rights. I use to think all we had to worry about was what side of the political aisle these righties stood on. Now, it is all about why they are pitting the middle class against the working class and eliminating those in need. If you listen to them speak the lines of fair and or balanced behavior becomes so blurry and if they get their way, if they complete their mission, the only ones standing in any kind of line will be those who claim to be a member of the Republican Tea Party

Other News …

**Afghan Pilot Kills Foreign Soldiers in Airport Attack Claimed by Taliban

**Obama set to name CIA’s Leon Panetta as Defense secretary, officials say

**Orders for US Durable Goods Increase for Third Straight Month

**Crude Oil Futures Fluctuate Amid Increasing US Supplies, Economic Growth

**Boeing profit tops expectations, reaffirms outlook

** UN investigates alleged rights abuses in Libya

**Yemenis block port in protest against Saleh deal

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CSPAN

 Bernanke to Hold First Press Briefing as Fed Chief

To discuss FOMC decisions http://c-span.org/Events/Bernanke-to-Hold-First-Press-Briefing-as-Fed-Chief/10737421131/   

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2012 Presidential Campaign Moving Forward

Simulcast of Iowa Public Radio http://c-span.org/Events/2012-Presidential-Campaign-Moving-Forward/10737421132/

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Summit Looks Ahead to Aviation Advancements over the Next Decade

http://c-span.org/Events/Summit-Looks-Ahead-to-Aviation-Advancements-over-the-Next-Decade/10737421135/

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Examination of Al Qaeda

http://c-span.org/Events/Examination-of-Al-Qaeda/10737421161/

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NATO commander Charles Bourchard took questions on the latest military operations in Libya. He denied reports that Monday’s airstrike on Gadhafi’s presidential compound was an attempt to target the Libyan leader. The Libyan government has called the attack an assassination attempt on Gadhafi, but the NATO commander said it was attempt to bring an end to the violence.  http://c-span.org/Events/NATO-Briefing-on-Libya/10737421137/