Comment posted earlier today on the Wisconsin page at freerepublic.com regarding Obama's visit to Wright Middle School:This is not to be tolerated.
Today, County Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic issues a press release in defense of a resolution she cosponsored with Supervisor Chris Larson, which would authorize a study of extending health care benefits to the domestic partners of qualified county employees. Her words were quite polite, [...]
A robot powered by a ground-based laser beam climbed a long cable dangling from a helicopter on Wednesday to qualify for prize money in a $2 million competition to test the potential reality of the science fiction concept of space elevators.
The highly technical contest brought [...]
Sadly, this would have been a better use of money than the stimulus debacle. At least it would have actually created construction jobs.
WASHINGTON—In recognition of mankind’s inherent propensity for tragically foolish decisions, Congress allocated nearly [...]
In case you haven’t noticed, I am a race fan. That is why it saddens me to have to tell you that the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has reported that Milwaukee Mile promoter-to-be Historic Mile LLC has pulled out after failing to get enough financing to pay NASCAR for the [...]
Posted in Cartoons Tagged: Nancy Pelosi [...] Perhaps the first step for CNN would be to throw Larry King out on an ice flow, and walk away.
For the first time in more than two years, CNN fell out of the top 30 cable channels last week in prime time (total viewers). Fox News ranked 3rd, behind [...]
Old news at this point, but never too late for this blog. Here’s my post from Milwaukee County First about the county budget hearing that took place on Monday. [...] You never know when they might come in handy.
MSNBC's First Read looked into their archives some four years ago and noticed the spin you're hearing from both the RNC and the DNC appears to have switched locations when comparing the 2005 sweep of New Jersey and Virginia for the' [...]
From the Assistant Village Idiot:
My politics aligned somewhat with Michael's, but I found him an unlikeable character. The show had clearly lined up to show Archie and his ideas in the worst possible light, buffoonishly so, and this struck me as artistic abuse. As it became clear who Norman' [...]
Climate change has moved to the same status as religion…
In a landmark ruling, Mr Justice Michael Burton said that “a belief in man-made climate change … is capable, if genuinely held, of being a philosophical belief for the purpose of the 2003 Religion and Belief Regulations”.
This is the [...]
AARP to its members: Screw you.
AP Sources: AARP to endorse House health care bill
[...]It’s time we kill off the money grab known as a Wheel Tax. This is a “fee” added by a local municipality that is included to your car registration fee. it is one of those hidden taxes that they keep sneaking in on us. They are gaining popularity with local [...]
For General Mitchell International Airport and the citizens of the Milwaukee-area, 2009 will certainly be a year to remember. Discussions came and went on the privatization of the airport as a means to bailout the poor fiscal position of Milwaukee County. Hometown airline Midwest Airlines changed hands for a second [...]
President Obama gave his speech in Madison today. In part of it, he said this:
“...and created or saved over one million jobs…”
What? His administration just released a report saying that it had saved or created 650,000 jobs. And THAT report has already been widely discredited. [...]
Fresh off their recent publicity from the film "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," indie rockers Bishop Allen performed a well-polished set Monday night to a small but adoring crowd at the High Noon Saloon.
Kicking off the night, however, were the [...]
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Kim Mattson retained her position as Ironwood Township supervisor in Tuesday’s recall election by 64 votes, 458 to 394. Full Story
Posted in U.P. Tagged: Ironwood Township, Kim Mattson [...]
IRONWOOD — Incumbent Ironwood City Commissioner Bob Burchell was somewhat shocked and humbled Tuesday when he became mayor by finishing as the top vote-getter in a 12-person field. Full Story
Posted in Ironwood Tagged: Government [...] I got a good laugh when WTMJ’s Charlie Sykes talked about this article from the Chicago Tribune. They know how Chicago politics work, and Barry is nothing but a Chicago politician, so they ran the numbers.
Illinois data on stimulus-related jobs saved, created don’t add up
More than $4.7 million [...]
I got a good laugh when WTMJ’s Charlie Sykes talked about this article from the Chicago Tribune. They know how Chicago politics work, and Barry is nothing but a Chicago politician, so they ran the numbers.
Illinois data on stimulus-related jobs saved, created don’t add up
More than $4.7 million [...]
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Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Whitney Isleib dressed as rapper Lil' Wayne for Halloween.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Whitney Isleib dressed as rapper Lil' Wayne for Halloween.
