I will be in Madison tomorrow to show my support for hard-working people in this state. I encourage everybody who has the means to make it there to go for it, be they pro or con.

Parking is free in Madison on Saturdays.

Walker and his cronies may have won the battle of the budget bill (though the outcome is yet to be decided) but when the number of recalls make history, the next power-tripping gov. and legislature will think twice before trying to abuse their power so mightily.

Change_is_Coming, in your earlier post you listed the following laws protecting workers: EEOC, Labor Wage and Hour, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment Laws, OSHA and the list goes on. Where do you think those laws originated? Those labor protection ideas originated with Unions. Politicians that Unions helped elect passed them. They passed because dues paying union members fought for them by calling and writing their representatives. In most of those cases, Corporations and GOP leadership resisted them. Once the unions are crippled Corporations and people like the Koch brothers know that the GOP will work to soften or repeal most of those labor protections that you site. This pitting of Union and non-union working and middle class people against each other fits right into the playbook for destroying all worker rights in this country. We will soon have a working class with few benefits and low wages supporting the wealthy class.

Where do I sign up for my "goose-step" lessons?

Laying off the teacher of the year in Milwaukee because of collective bargaining. This is what all the screaming is about? Your rights? Ha!
http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/how-...

So imaLEGALcitizen, you like the union wages, benefits and protections but you don't like paying union dues. If this was a right to
work state you would probably be a parasite and quit paying your dues while continuing to enjoy the wages, benefits and protections of the union. Have I got your character traits right?

http://www.waitingforsuperman.com/

Last night I watched the documentary 'Waiting For Superman' and it was revealing to say the least. It points a finger directly at teachers unions as being the core problem for our educational mess. One bad teacher in a school can destroy the future of hundreds of kids. But unions protect these teachers and the damage continues for decades.

In Wisconsin the swapping of bad teachers is referred to as the 'Lemon Dance' where schools pass off the 'lemons' to other schools, hoping that the 'lemon' they receive in return is better than the one that just left.

Anyone who sees this film will come away enlightened and would never think about demonstrating in Madison against what just passed in WI government.

Kudos to the strength of our Republican representatives!

youkillme - I see how it works. You can blame past Presidents and even past Governors for Doyles own failures without admitting he also screwed this state up. Fair enough. I will strongly disagree with that.

Ok so if I am reading the comments correctly, and someone please point out where I am wrong.
When Walker does something and the Republicans also do it they are wrong and then called everything from Communist to whatever under the sun. BUT when on a national level Obama and the Democrats do something they are all cheered as the great saviors. Ok here is what I propose; we take all the rich so then they are poor, I mean after all they worked to get that money and why should the poor suffer? Then when they are all broke and poor we go after the next wealthiest and tax them so they are poor. If we do that enough then NO ONE will be wealthy, and gee isn’t that what we want? BUT then who will supply the jobs? Who will we turn to when the entire country is “middle class” and NO ONE will be working. Wait, I think I have the answer. We will all work on collective farms and each will supply what they can to make the country better and we all will be paid the same. I wonder where that idea came from, sound a little familiar?
I think some of you better get your head out of the sand and GO TO WORK. Oh wait there are no jobs, lets blame someone else for your inability to find a job. TAKE responsibility for your own actions, it is no one’s fault but your own.
Ok so I got off topic a little but I think it all ties together.

How about a list of who voted in favor and who voted against.

poobah......You're not the brightest crayon in the box, are you? Do you propose that we continue to run deficits year after year--as the administrations before Walker's did, which ultimately got us into this mess? You do know that sooner or later you have to pay that borrowed money back--right? Or should we just begin taxing people out of their homes to cover the shortfalls--because we're almost at that point.
It's not a matter of "I don't have it, so the public employees shouldn't have it either" It is a matter of "I can't afford to pay for it for you anymore, so you are going to have to cover the expense".....You can save the "unions made the HC/pension concession pledge" for someone that actually would believe their bs. We all saw how sympathetic the union was towards Janesville's dire economic situation when they signed their last contract........good riddance......

PERFECT!!

You people are cruel and make most of your remarks personal. It's done! Even the missing MIA's are coming home. This is a great state and if you don't think so, I guess there are 49 more of them to choose from. Unions do not rule the state, the people do. We're overdue for a change and all the fear mongering of what's going to happen is not going to change anything, time will. No one can foresee the future not even any of you. Tone things down and wait. These death threats against senators is way overboard whether serious or not. There are more serious things in the world.

Good luck.

RECALL REPUBLICANS!

Oh geez, I keep forgetting. The $900 million it will save school districts is being taken away by the state government. Oh well, there's always the next tax cut for you to cheer about.

Yeah john62, have your spent all the money this bill saved you in taxes yet?

Finally a win for the tax payers of Wisconsin! No more taxation without representation! No more over inflated union contracts at the tax payers expens

Change_is_Coming said, "take care of your own and the rest will be taken care of. I thought this is WHAT all Americans believed"
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It used to be, but not any longer. Walker is a great example of that -- abandoning teachers. There is just too much greed in this country, especially at the top. 400 wealthiest people having as much wealth as the poorest 183 million. It's obscene and getting worse. And what happens? Middle class people are fighting middle class people for a few dollars here and there while the super wealthy screw all of them. Really sickening.

Oh My Oh MY.. For weeks I have been saying things are going to change, hence Change_is_Coming. I sometimes am so surprised to see what my fellow americans, neighbors have to say. Sometimes I have to pinch myself to see if I am really awake. Doesnt matter who I talk to it seems everyone has the same dream or perspective on life as I have and was brought up to know basic american principals. In my birds eye view this whole debate has been over every person taking responsibilty for their own responsibility. Entitlement programs as we know them gone..."I am not covering for me and for you anymore"...WE entrusted for far too long...as a result many many good people lost their whole life savings. Who is to blame for that? Some may say the Republicans...some say Democrats, some say Corporate greed...some say Wall Street, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac...but if you ask me...(who am I)....I would say we all need to take inventory in our own backyards...if you REALLY think about it...if you are REALLY honest with yourself...what are you giving up....sure Teachers/Public Sector Employee's we are asking for you to cover your share...why...cause I lost mine in the private sector...and right now,today I cant cover you and make sure that me and my own are okay...is that too much to ask? That doesnt mean I disrespect you,I dont care about you! It means I am sorry I just cant afford to do it. Collective bargaining is a thing of the past,we now have EEOC, Labor Wage and Hour, Affirmative Action,Sexual Harassment Laws,OSHA andthe list goes on.When unions were formed and created those avenues were not available. I know, I was raised in a Union family,both parents Union President's. Entitlement programs as we know them today need to change. These were set up by our forefathers to help the most needy, is that what these programs are today? I think not, $4.8 million in foodshare fraud alone,$5.6 milion in overpayment of Daycare assitance. GM worker's sat on Unemployment for years waiting for a better opportunity, waiting for that job that gave them the same benefits. The list goes on and on people. Collective bargaining happens in your own communities at the school, at the board meetings, talkin to your neighbor,if you get involved, if you spend as much time and energy on that rahter than what they are taking it would be so easy! It is time that we get back to the basics, as the saying goes "Keep it simple stupid"...take care of your own and the rest will be taken care of. I thought this is WHAT all Americans believed...what happened that has created a mentality that everyone feels they are entitled to something for nothing....what happened that because there are differing opinions or ideas that it is okay to send death threats and bomb threats to families... Has this whole world gone CRAZY??? I ask you what can you do to make things right to make Wisconsin work again, to help your neighbor? It is upon us ALL to take responsibility and stop wanting something for nothing!

Walter, I don't look at this "as I don't have it and neither should you". But as I make less than you, and I contribute more to my health insurance and pension yet I am getting by. "Can't you help with your benefits so we can balance the state budget". To some of us the teachers are the higher paid people (the rich). The teachers didn't disagree with paying the extra so it has come down to not wanting to give up the collectively bargaining rights. Assuming this means they want to have the union bargain for their raises. I may be wrong, but Walker wasn't totally taking that away, but limited it to cost of living unless taken to a referendum.

No, you can't blame Obama for whatever you consider the crisis in our state. The current crisis belongs to Walker and the GOP. Obama has butted out. Our economy is in damage control deficit mode brought about by the water carrying GOP Bush corporate hi-jackers. They laid down a foundation for deficits farther than the eye can see. Welcome to politics.

youkillme - So can we blame Obama for our current crisis in this State? Everyone unfortunately inherits a deficit. It's what they do with it during their term. Welcome to politics.

djs4464 said, "Cost savings and budget repair ... needed to repair all the damage doyle and the democrats did in the previous 8 years. It will help reduce the deficit so taxes do NOT have to be raised."
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djs, I challenge you to record your taxes paid in 2010 and then compare those numbers with your taxes paid in 2011, 2012 and 2013. You're in for a surprise and you won't be happy about it. Also, compare your current compensation (salary and benefits) and compare those to the next 3 years. As they say, careful what you wish for. You just got it!

Your blame assessment is wrong. Legislative action by Doyle and the Democrats over the past eight years was deficit neutral. Doyle inherited a $3.2 billion deficit that he was winding down to under $1 billion without enforcing a police state until the Bush economy struck. Walker inherited the Thompson/McCallum $3.2 billion deficit (projected) that he artifically ballooned to $3.6 billion.

i_luv_jvl - Has it occurred to you that not everyone works in a union?Occurred to you that the majority doesn't? There are many people that still support public workers, they simply disagree with unions, and how they operate. Why should everyone agree and side with your agenda? Do you really give a crap about others personal situations? Boycotting local business is absolutely pointless and will have the same effect the last three weeks has had. It will backfire. There are plenty of educated people in the workforce that are extremely intelligent. Just because they don't agree with you, doesn't make them the opposite.

Cost savings and budget repair ... needed to repair all the damage doyle and the democrats did in the previous 8 years. It will help reduce the deficit so taxes do NOT have to be raised.

Thanks, I did know that..I was picking on the Gazette..... :-)

hdonlybob said, "Just curious why the Gazette chose to call this the "Anti-union bill" ??? Is that the title of the bill that was put to a vote ??"
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Bob, I think it was called the Budget Repair Bill With All The Budget Repair Stuff Removed Bill.

Can you sneak a pint for me?

hdonlybob said, "Just curious why the Gazette chose to call this the "Anti-union bill" ??? Is that the title of the bill that was put to a vote ??"
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Bob, I think it was called the Budget Repair Bill With All The Budget Repair Stuff Removed Bill.

Any news yet from His Majesty on how these cost savings from his Budget Repair Bill (minus all the budget repair stuff) are going to be distributed to taxpayers? He claimed it was going to allow local governments to save $900 million per year. Is it going to be a one-time rebate or tax rate reductions? Oh wait, damn, his budget proposal is also taking away $900 million from local governments. Well, so much for reducing taxes...

Just curious why the Gazette chose to call this the "Anti-union bill" ???
Is that the title of the bill that was put to a vote ??

I've noticed a lot of support for Walker in these comments that attempt to justify this legislation by claiming that public employees have something that other employees don't (pensions, generous benefits, collective bargaining rights) and therefore those things should be taken away from them. That sounds an awful lot like redistribution of wealth to me, which is something that Republicans would rather die than admit to believing in because of the Socialist implications of such an idea. If you're argument against public employees is "They shouldn't have it because I don't have it", then shouldn't we also go after Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and the Koch brothers? They have a lot more than most of us have. Should we take it from them? If the argument has to do with the tax payers paying for these public employees, isn't it obvious that public employees are also tax payers? They are already paying part of their own compensation package. Now they are being asked/forced to pay even more of their own compensation package, and they're losing statutorily guaranteed rights.
This is truly a sad day for WI. Fortunately, the recall elections will probably swing the state Senate back into the Democrats' favor. Three Republican senators, Darling, Kapanke, & Hopper, barely won their seats in November. Hopper won by less than 200 votes and Kapanke's district went 61% for Barack Obama in 20008. Those three seats are all the Democrats need. Then in January recall proceedings can begin against Scott Walker. The people are angry, united, and becoming more and more informed every day.

I'm just glad that our state Capitol happens to also reside in the city of our most educated residents, and in the state ranked #2 in the land in overall educational rank. Walker might have fared better in Georgia or North Carolina (#49 and #48 in education - and both non-union).

that's good in-my-opinion. i like you staying in your state of denial.

I know the Hitler stuff seems unimaginable, but you need to know your history. He was elected. and:
"Big bankers and industrialists, including Krupp and I. G. Farben, had lobbied Hindenburg and schemed behind the scenes on behalf of Hitler because they were convinced he would be good for business. He promised to be for free enterprise and keep down Communism and the trade union movements. "
He didn't start out with the holocaust - his power went unchecked. Walker is not president - but some of the similarities of Hitler's rise to power are uncanny.

i_luv_jvl: I'm not worried. We won in November and we'll win again. We are the majority!

I have another idea regarding Forward Janesville's invited guest. If they continue with his invitation, let's boycott all sponsors of the event:
ABC Supply, Inc.
Blain's Farm & Fleet
Data Dimensions
Hendricks Holding Company
Holiday Inn Express
& Jnsvl Conference Center
J.P. Cullen & Sons
Johnson Bank
Johnson Insurance
KANDU/Best Events
M&I Bank
McGladrey
Mercy Health System
Murphy Desmond
Rock Road Companies
SSI Technologies
Seneca Foods
Terry Print Solutions
Alliant Energy

joe,a union is not determining where you work,,,you are the one that decides where you apply,,,why apply at a union shop when you hate unions,,,I am sure a non-union shop will pay you the same wages that the union shop will when you show them what a good worker you are and how you are better than the next guy!

LOL Poobah!

Census: Wisconsin’s Hispanic population up 74 pct.
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Coming to a legislature near you soon! Walker and His Goons present The Diversity Repair Bill
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http://www.gazettextra.com/weblogs/lates...

Opposition in denial makes our job so much easier, doesn't it?

in-my-opinion, watch and learn :)

We'll buy the tickets with our big union dollars! HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Recall threats are on Facebook. They are on Twitter. They are on MySpace. They are in the news... but recall threats are meaningless and the threats are being thrown around mostly by people who, not only don't live in the same district as their targets, but who obviously have no idea how recalls work in the State of Wisconsin.

First things first: Your target must be recallable. In the state of Wisconsin, this means they must have been in office at least one year.

Wisconsin's Government Accountabiity Board (GAB), which has authority over recalls, has published their recall guidelines and timelines. You can view those here: http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/recal...

What many people do not seem to remember is that the targets were elected by a majority vote. These same targets WILL be on the recall ballot and will likely win again by majority vote. A recall campaign does NOT remove someone from office, it simply allows for another election. The target can win that election.

The only people who can vote in the recall election are those who are eligible to vote, have registered to vote and live in the same voting district as the target.

Let's say that a recall campaign was successful in getting enough signatures to get on the ballot, then what? Then an election is held. Let's say the target loses that election. The target has the right to petition. But let's say the target ultimately loses the recall election, then what? Someone has to replace them. Who will that be? It might be someone of the same party. It may be someone from the opposing party. It may be someone better or it could be someone worse. You just don't know.

So, not only would you need to be successful in the campaign, but you must be successful in the election and then you have to be successful with the new candidate. Not an easy thing to accomplish. This is why, historically speaking, recall elections are rarely successful.

Several recall campaigns have already been filed. It will be interesting to see the outcome.

Careful what you wish for.

Continue reading on Examiner.com:

http://www.forwardjanesville.com/Events/...

Hey, guess who is the speaker of honor for Forward Janesville's Annual Dinner March 29th! None other than Dictator Walker. The general public can purchase dinner tickets for $100. Anyone want to join me to give him the welcome he deserves?

dfmd.....don't worry......it won't be long before the rest of our manufacturing will follow all of those who have already left. I guess we'll still have service unions though--only problem is that no one will have any money to pay the companies that employ them!

Just go visit a right to work state. Sure they still have 3 classes similar to us. Extremely poor, poor, and rich.

Had the fab 14 not done what they did the entire bill would have already been passed 3 weeks ago. Without the people ever even learning the full scope of what was in it. Not only the republicans never would have had the chance to screw up as badly as they did last night.

joe,,,,,if its a union shop don't apply its your right!

If someone wants right to work there are plenty of right to work states down south. Go there and work for half pay and benefits. Don't try to ruin it for everyone else up here because you don't like unions.

jvl....it won't sit in courts for months--they'll rush though this......Have the vacationing 14 democrat legislators returned from Illinois to represent their constituents on the floor of the capitol yet--or are they still enjoying the indoor pool and room service?

in_my_opinion said, "Thank you! Walker: I voted for you once and you can bet I'll do it again!"
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Yes, and sooner than you had planned on. :-)

So don't work somewhere that is represented by a union. That is your choice. You work construction don't work for a union construction company. You work manufacturing don't apply at a union plant. You want to be a non union teacher go work at a private school. This is everyones choice.

Hey spongebob you mean time for the koch bros and their $$$$$$$ to run the state

I know there are still fools out there (right here on this post even) who still would vote the same, but it's okay. We'll be there to protect you in spite of your own ignorance. We got this. :)

Mr. Rodgers, in case you haven't heard, there are MANY MANY people out there that voted for members that now represent the Republican Assembly and Senate, and they WANT A REDO! I'm sure you're surprised. :)

Thank you! Walker: I voted for you once and you can bet I'll do it again!

They ran under false pretenses. Never once did was anything ever mentioned about union busting. Walker ran preaching that he would create 250,000 jobs. They will be recalled and we will vote them out.

10% of the signatures needed were collected the first two days. Actions toward the same means have heated up now. (Thanks, Repubs) LOL. Should make this pretty easy.

dmfd24

Even though I detest Maddow, I had watched it prior to you posting it.

i_luv_jvl-The PEOPLE did VOTE in November and the Liberals were voted out. It is time for Conservatives to run the State.

So while that sits in court for months, we have time to get the Republicans recalled and give control of our state back to the people. Recruiting as much help as we can. Go to http://www.recalltherepublican8.com for ways you can help.

Good Job on getting this passed. This is a great day in Wisconsin. I support WALKER 100%.

this is a right to work state,,,you have the right to work at a union shop and you have the right not to!!!!!

Dane County Exec. Kathleen Falk, Madison Mayor Cieslewicz, Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, and Members of AFSCME have all filed formal court complaints today to reverse the illegal proceedings of March 9th. Here is an actual copy of Kathleen Falk's petition:
http://host.madison.com/ct/article_89c1c...

why did you take the job after you found out it was a union shop,,,there are alot of non-union shops out there

imaLEGALcitizen...seeing that the vast majority of your posts seem to more towards stirring pots and not really about arguing the matter at hand. I would like to ask you just how long have you been a LEGAL citizen?

imaLEGALcitizen
Mar 10, 2011 at 6:08 p.m.
Suggest removal Well you arguing that somebody didn't have their facts straight. Well indeed they did because Walker was more dominate in the norther counties.

Yeah, I'd say this is similar! (repost)
"We must close union offices, confiscate their money and put their leaders in prison. We must reduce workers salaries and take away their right to strike" - Adolf Hitler, May 2, 1933.

didn't say Walker was killing anyone,,,,,,,, just sayin that he and Hitler have a few of the same ideas

Well earlier today Fox news was reporting that one of their reporters was assaulted by protesters...yet there was no protesters arrested for an assault on a reporter. They also reported that windows were broken at the capital by protesters. But the truth was a window was opened that protesters climbed through. So based on that I would say msnbc has a little more truth in their reporting.

6824 said, "poobah- maybe you should do a little research before you spew useless comments. Tax caps are written into the bill, also it was the teachers in Janesville protesting to raise taxes (not very bright). This is a big win for taxpayers!!!"
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Well, number, since you're the self-appointed expert on the tax implications of this union-busting bill I would like you to tell me what a responsible tax rate is for someone in your tax bracket. I asked a very simple question that requires only a very simple answer. Can you provide me with the answer? (Hint: it would be in % of taxable income).
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Also, have you heard what the new reduced tax rates will be now that they've passed this bill?

I don't care much for Obama either but this discussion isn't about Obama.

tamrlu.......Good luck with that--I bet you that the republicans have deeper pockets though:)

Hitler wasn't a murder of the masses for religion when he struck out to kill unions either.

Why would you work at a union job if you don't like unions?

Those who keep comparing Walker to Hitler are displaying a most awesome level of ignorance about world history.

Try this one on for size. Mussolini made the trains run on time. Obama is a big high speed rail supporter. Therefore, Obama = Mussolini. If that doesn't sound quite right, then for goodness sake, drop the whole nazi spiel.

Walker is not Hitler. You all should be ashamed for comparing him to one of the most evil leaders ever who killed millions because of their faith. Walker hasn't killed anyone!

And using your logic then, Obama is Work Marx!

It is truly a sad day in Wisconsin!! It might have been a little about the budget but it is mostly about power!! I feel sorry for all the parents and adults acting so happy about this...we will see what you think when your schools offer nothing anymore.....and it won't be long before that happens. AND as for the first year teacher who lost her job maybe she was nominated by a relative or best friend and didn't really mean much. That happens. Perhaps teachers kept by seniority had also won that award at some time. I cannot understand why people are so jealous of the unions. We had to watch people bash GM for so long and now the teachers and other unions. SAD, SAD, SAD! I am thankful my children received a good education but worry for the generations coming up!! Most of the teachers my children and grandchildren had loved teaching and loved the children. I do not expect to see this in the future. Why would you go in to education if the majority of the public doesn't respect the profession? Our governor didn't campaign on union busting. I am so tired also of hearing about how the democrats ran away and wouldn't come home to debate. It was proven that there was never going to be a debate. Voters....remember this in coming elections!!

Looks like Walker was more dominate in the northern counties vs the south central counties.

wiselady....did you even watch it? Its' 13 minuets long. Your post is 5 minuets after I posted it.

Well Milwaukee county would have been Walker and yes he did screw up the county.

imaLegalcitizen- no he meant the ones Doyle was giving tuiton breaks to!!

Does someone know if this is this true?

Someone mentioned theres a little noticed addition last night that allows walker to fire all public employees who are either going to strike or are protesting.

dmfd24
Disagree, not worth watching.

This is really worth watching whether you are pro Walker or Anti Walker.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#41...

with hitler in charge we can make schools into prisons and hire illegals to protect the republicans

Senator Fitzgerald admitted this crap is all just to get a republican president elected in 2012 so we are all pawns in their dirty little game. In Rock Co it is true we voted mostly for the democrates. I think up in northern Wisconsin Walker did better where they are mostly republicans and do not know about Walker and how he screwed up Milwakee.
This party is not over just beginning. Wait until next vote the republicans will have egg on their face then. It will back fire on them big time.

with Walkers plans the middle class will not have the money to put in a bank account!!!!justsayin

Apparently mouse isn't smart enough to know they got bought out either

Just saw a school teacher named Jenny Fish on MSNBC saying she voted for Scott Walker but is mad because he lied to her. Here is a heads up, if you teach school, punch a time clock or belong to a union, voting for a republican is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders. A leopard can't change his spots so I don't know what the hell she was thinking; but it is hard for me to feel sorry for her. You reap what you sow.

Mouse you don,t even have a account at M&I

poobah- maybe you should do a little research before you spew useless comments. Tax caps are written into the bill, also it was the teachers in Janesville protesting to raise taxes (not very bright). This is a big win for taxpayers!!!

http://www.recalltherepublican8.com/

The bill will not effect any current legislator. The terms of thier salary and benefits may not be changed during thier term. Any changes they make will not effect them, until and if they get re-elected. So, no, the didn't vote themselves a paycut.

i_luv_jvl: Misery loves company

"We must close union offices, confiscate their money and put their leaders in prison. We must reduce workers salaries and take away their right to strike" - Adolf Hitler, May 2, 1933.

I'm not too ignorant too know, however, that it is possible for a teacher who is better than another to be let go under the rules of seniority. The system is not fool-proof.
On the flip-side, you must remember that education is not-for-profit, like its private industry counterpart. The district's number one concern is to stay within the constraints of their budget. Their number two priority is their product - as much student success they can buy within the constraints of their budget. In private business, a successful worker is kept because they will make the company profitable. Not so in public service.

The Hitler talk is completely appropriate. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and looks like a duck, then it's a duck. And Scott Walker is a fascist.

It's begun- the dems are getting financed.
http://www.channel3000.com/politics/2714...

officerfriendly1 said, "Headline should read: Pro-taxpayer bill passes Assembly"
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Oh, Walker and the Republican house and senate have reduced the 2011 tax rates? I haven't heard that. How much have your taxes been reduced, officer?
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Pro-taxpayer bill? Yeah, you got that one right. It's the taxpayer who is going to pay the bill.

lovemycountry and the rest of you touting this Megan Sampson story. She is uncomfortable with Walker's use and misrepresentation of her story:
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/11774...

john62 said, "Way to go Republican!!Now cut the pensions out and get the Taxes at a RESPONSIBLE LEVEL!!!"
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john, please tell us what a responsible level is for someone in your tax bracket. I would like a specific % of taxable income and not some vague response.
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Do you really believe eliminating collective bargaining rights is going to lower your taxes? Please keep copies of your 2010 tax returns (federal and state). Then compare your 2011, 2012, 2013 tax returns (taxable income and taxes paid) with your 2010 return.
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You're going to be amazed when your income remains stable or decreases and your taxes increase. How could that be when Walker promised otherwise? Well, you tell me...

lovemycountry - i've seen that copy and paste before. outstanding "first year teacher of the year" does not make her better than any seasoned teacher with years of experience to see what works in student achievement and what doesn't. it simply means she was better than other FIRST YEAR teachers.

That's exactly right, Tam.

You have to remember, Marie. We're in Janesville, where a bunch of bitter unemployed factory workers want the rest of the city as miserable as them.

A battle does not a war win. The ethics board with Walker, this vote, and on and on, it's going to be tied up in the courts and will go nowhere until the courts have made decisions, and by then the recall elections will have happened, and the dems will be in the majority. Dirty tricks bring it back on you.

How collective bargaining changes make education better in Wisconsin...
In 2010, Megan Sampson was named an Outstanding First Year Teacher in Wisconsin. A week later, she got a layoff notice from the Milwaukee Public Schools. Why would one of the best new teachers in the state be one of the first let go? Because her collective-bargaining contract requires staffing decisions to be made based on seniority. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424...

My friends and I can't wait to give Dictator Walker our welcome at the Forward Janesville dinner March 26th. It probably won't be the sort of welcome he's expecting.

Eauclaire-http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_state_surveys/wisconsin/wisconsin_voters_oppose_weakening_collective_bargaining_rights_in_general_but_strongly_support_specific_changes

Wanna restate your baseless opinion?

Let the mass of bad teachers leave the state.

Illinois awaits their arrival.

Now we see the true nature of you good union sheep. Can,t you think on your own?

First of all, enough of the Hitler talk. Sick of it from both sides. Not comparable.

Second, to those who are joyous at the illegal passing of this bill, your taxes will not go down. Your wages will. And your children's wages will. Why you insist on bringing everyone down rather than striving for better is absolutely beyond me. I am baffled at this ideology. Completely dumbfounded. This is a step backwards in this country. Walker talks out both sides of his mouth and it is nauseating to see people sit there listening and nodding they're bobble heads. Think for yourself.

It's a great day in Wisconsin!

To the (paid by union) protesters: "Turn out the lights, the parties over!"

Thank you for your words of flattery proartist. Coming from you it means so much more!

While I don't approve in the way the our little "Scottie" has handled the budget "crisis", I just looked up in PolitiFact to see if the pension and health care provisions affect our elected representatives (?) as well as the teachers,et al.

It's a point I haven't seen brought up as yet, and it seems as though the new law will in fact affect the lawmakers as well as all other public employees (except firemen and police). It looks like our boys voted themselves a pay cut too.

Now if they'd cut another 2/3rds of their salary, we'd finally be getting what we're paying for.......

when a senate leader making over 200000 dollars a year tell the working class they are overpaid we are in deep trouble.. let's get them out asap and never look back.

There are no words low enough to describe those now beholding to their GOP masters who crawl like the vermin as they scurry through the dark tunnels of Madison to get away. The devastation and shredding off all that has historically made Wisconsin a treasure is on their shoulders and it will be an unbearable burden if they (do they?) have any conscience whatsoever. The proud and honorable PEOPLE will now start the work of repair and restoration ... lawsuits challenging hearings under open meetings laws and other illegal session actions, injunctions to keep gov from signing, general strikes, recalls and more. The PEOPLE will prevail and there will be a many others currently working in our Capitol who WILL be looking for work sooner than they could ever have imagined.

"The three assembly districts that comprise over 90% of Rock County are represented by Evan Wynn (R) 43rd, Joe Knilans (R) 44th and Amy Loudenbeck (R) 45th. In November, Rock County voted Barrett 53% to Walker's 46% - keep in mind that was when people thought Walker was trustworthy. When these three voted for Walker's budget plan, they voted against the wishes of their constituency. They voted for Walker and their party. If they don't resign, they must be recalled."

On May 2nd, 1933, the day after Labor day, Nazi groups occupied union halls and labor leaders were arrested. Trade Unions were outlawed by Adolf Hitler, while collective bargaining and the right to strike was abolished. This was the beginning of a consolidation of power by the fascist regime which systematically wiped out all opposition groups, starting with unions, liberals, socialists,,,,WOW Walker must have added a new hero besides Reagan

How did Wynn vote?

Thank you Gov Walker for a job well done.
Thank you for standing strong for "We The People"

bluecollarjoe - your right on the money

THANKS ALOT HITLER!!!!!!!

No the vote last night was not legal.
Wisconsin Stat. §19.84(3) Public notice of every meeting of a governmental body shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of such meeting unless for good cause such notice is impossible or impractical, in which case shorter notice may be given, but in no case may the notice be provided less than 2 hours in advance of the meeting.

Scott Walker and the Republicans' ideological war on the middle class and working families is now indisputable,,,good luck to all you tea-bag,low income repubs that back the 400 richest people in the country,,,,for some reason you act and talk like you are included in this group,,,,,,you will all change your minds when this hits your pocket,,,,THIS IS NOT GOOD PEOPLE,,,NOT GOOD!!,,Prosperity in the United States in the last 50 post-war years was built on American working class families and the belief that through hard work one could succeed. The American Dream is dying. The rich, through tax credits that exceed the national deficit, are getting richer and richer...and the rest of "ordinary" people are becoming poorer and poorer. What is so sad is to hear the cheering of people who vote against their own self interest-- they may have no decent health care, no job opportunities, no security--but they swallow the lies of the big money Republicans who believe the United States should be government by the rich and for the rich.

Sadly, Wisconsin's open meetings laws are overruled by internal legislature rules. State Statute 19.87 is very clear on the matter.

Have to ask yourself why the Legislature has approved rules meant to limit citizen participation.

We pay our garbage fee on our property taxes. Since the state no longer will help pay for curb recycling then our garbage pick up fee will probably double so yes our tax bill will go up.

Personal feelings about unions and emotional reactions aside, do you believe the vote last night was legal? If so, please explain.

Hey Hey HO HO Scott Walker's gotta go. What a sad day in Wisconsin.

Progress? Are you kidding me? He promises savings...yea right. This is going to cost the tax payers millions more than he is ever going to save just like Milwaukee County.

Text from our State Employee Nephew - "Free at Last" "No More Union Dues for Politics"

Let the mass exit of qualified public workers accelerate. If you thought Wisconsin had a brain drain problem before you haven't seen anything yet.

“We were willing to talk, we were willing to work, but in the end at some point the public wants us to move forward,” Walker said before the Assembly’s vote.

Yet time and time again he stated 'I will not negotiate.' Just another two faced liar, hellbent on pointing blame at everyone else.

I guess misery does love company. I'm sorry for all the people who have struggled in the downturn but I still don't wish ill of other people. This will impact our economy and will not effect your tax liabilities.

Progress at last. Forward to resolving the budget problem. The missing 14 can come home now if they dare.

let the court battles and recalls begin.

Way to go Republican!!Now cut the pensions out and get the Taxes at a RESPONSIBLE LEVEL!!!

GAME SET MATCH !!!!!!

Thank you for a job well done! Thank you, thank you.