tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post8663669233494996704..comments2024-03-28T00:23:01.632-04:00Comments on Lem's Levity: "Five Years Later, Scott Walker's Reforms Have Saved Taxpayers Billions"Trooper Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01978703998566102194noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-79997956465318008662016-09-01T21:41:27.493-04:002016-09-01T21:41:27.493-04:00rc, Good question. I'm 90% retired. Still car...rc, Good question. I'm 90% retired. Still carry my license and work a few cases now and then. We're moving to MN to be closer to our daughter and granddaughter. We're up here now house hunting. Had a very pleasant afternoon. My son-in-law's old man is a retired lifer Marine gunnery sgt. He served in Vietnam. He and some other Viet vets worked hard to get the Traveling Vietnam Wall to his hometown of Faribault, MN. They had the opening ceremony today. Small town America is so much more grounded than city folk. The ceremony was inspiring and tearful. ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-73352605927480562872016-09-01T21:28:21.831-04:002016-09-01T21:28:21.831-04:00Well. concealed carry. You know what I mean, dammi...Well. concealed carry. You know what I mean, dammit!ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-62649404827388683922016-09-01T21:27:56.928-04:002016-09-01T21:27:56.928-04:00Nick, i thought you were retired and your wife was...Nick, i thought you were retired and your wife was an author. Why live in a high tax state at all? <br /><br />Nevada is pretty low tax. rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-65333666952389072732016-09-01T21:27:20.335-04:002016-09-01T21:27:20.335-04:00Walker got CCW through as well. That's two goo...Walker got CCW through as well. That's two good things.ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-63862808605857208562016-09-01T20:22:37.081-04:002016-09-01T20:22:37.081-04:00The ONE good thing Walker did, and it was VERY goo...The ONE good thing Walker did, and it was VERY good, was sticking it to govt. workers. A bit of history is in order. The governor who appeased and strengthened govt. workers in Wisconsin was the buffoonish Tommy Thompson. Remember him? He was W's HHS Secretary who screwed the pooch on the anthrax scare, getting shitcanned afterward. Thompson was a 4 term governor and just bent over and gave govt. workers anything they wanted so they would not be strident in opposing him. That's how he kept getting reelected. I think some here would call him a "cuckservative."ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-19259318834988760972016-09-01T20:14:43.457-04:002016-09-01T20:14:43.457-04:00Savings are NOT being passed on to me. Savings are NOT being passed on to me. ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-37496075694570115562016-09-01T20:13:41.743-04:002016-09-01T20:13:41.743-04:00Meth, We have discussed Walker and are on the sam...Meth, We have discussed Walker and are on the same page. He's a good AA player and will probably never be a Big League player.<br /><br />Regarding taxes in Wisconsin. All I can tell you is I paid MORE property taxes each of the last 3 years and still get nailed on income and sales tax! We're looking for houses in MN, no tax heaven by any means, and the property taxes for homes we are looking at, the same price as our home in WI, are HALF of what we pay in Wisconsin. These alleged tax savings are being passed on to me!!ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-3747158595225596452016-09-01T20:09:42.735-04:002016-09-01T20:09:42.735-04:00DBQ, You have lost credibility. You made baseless...DBQ, You have lost credibility. You made baseless accusations about me on another thread. When challenged, you hid. Now, on a thread I have not even made a comment, you call me out. Get your cowardly ass over to the thread{Trump Lands in Mexico} and point out where I was negative about Trump. Find, on the record in that thread, something to back up your scurrilous accusation. Then make me a sandwich. ndspinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446291993043775612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-43266963226339510352016-09-01T18:44:04.176-04:002016-09-01T18:44:04.176-04:00The USA is just California writ large. Unless we s...The USA is just California writ large. Unless we stop Amnesty, and stop importing millions of Democrat voters, we'll reach the tipping point.<br /><br />The liberal democrats are very open about this. They're cheering the death of "White (republican) America" through Demographic change.<br /><br />Except for Trump, all the other Repubs seem to be cool with it. Just like a lot of republicans in California in the 90s were cool with illegal immigration. rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-73517672012594147922016-09-01T18:40:16.231-04:002016-09-01T18:40:16.231-04:00You will never get a Walker type Gov in California...You will never get a Walker type Gov in California. You can't even get a liberal Hillary supporting CEO elected Governor.<br /><br />You know why? Immigration. So, woulda/coulda/shoulda its never going to happen.<br /><br />California reached the tipping point a long time ago. Helped of course, by all the broad minded, pragmatic, Republicans who didn't want to be "racist". Hugh Hewitt is a perfect example. This asshole ran around calling anyone who supported Prop 187 a racist. Now, he sheds crocodile tears over the fact that no Republican has been elected Senator since 1992 or that the Dems rule Sacramento.rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-37657147474013453082016-09-01T15:13:51.056-04:002016-09-01T15:13:51.056-04:00WV went right to work this year, making the countr...WV went right to work this year, making the country majority right to work.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.law360.com/articles/628794/5-states-that-could-be-the-next-right-to-work-hot-spots" rel="nofollow">5 other states</a> are considering right to work laws - Kentucky, Illinois, <br />Missouri, New Mexico, and Montana.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scholarsstrategynetwork.org/brief/county-right-work-laws-latest-tactic-undercut-american-labor-unions" rel="nofollow">CO has its right to work law stymied by the voters</a>, not the governor.edutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033144261502435196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-58291348000103699792016-09-01T14:58:22.019-04:002016-09-01T14:58:22.019-04:00This Link is the most current information on the S...<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2016/02/28/act10/#2646652c50f9" rel="nofollow">This Link</a> is the most current information on the State of Wisconsin. Thanks Lem! Most blue states run by democrat governors (like CO) have cemented union power and union graft. Walker has made great strides in showing the path out.<br /><br />Will other states follow?Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-2188814411009017142016-09-01T14:56:57.336-04:002016-09-01T14:56:57.336-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-76256240142805716182016-09-01T14:41:16.961-04:002016-09-01T14:41:16.961-04:00PS For those interested, there are a number of goo...PS For those interested, there are a number of good links that tell the somewhat convoluted story of the WI budget.<br /><br />Walker is legally obligated to balance the budget. That said, the claim of a deficit is based on the fact WI uses a 2 year budget cycle. What he did was balance in one cycle, because he expected a bigger tax cut windfall, but the current cycle still has a deficit, so both sides can claim they are on the side of good and right and truth.<br /><br />https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2015/09/18/scott-walkers-claims-about-wisconsin-budget-deficit-and-tax-cuts-fact-checker-biography/<br /><br />http://www.cato.org/blog/scott-walkers-fiscal-record<br /><br />http://www.wpr.org/using-standardized-accounting-principles-state-budget-picture-worsened-last-year<br /><br />https://ballotpedia.org/Wisconsin_state_budget_and_finances<br /><br />http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/presidential-campaign/247539-a-closer-look-at-wisconsins-economy-under-gov-scottedutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033144261502435196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-1181228532841425222016-09-01T14:23:59.578-04:002016-09-01T14:23:59.578-04:00oopsy, the problem is, for some people, their disl...oopsy, the problem is, for some people, their dislike for Trump as a person justifies any kind of propaganda, no matter how ridiculous.<br /><br />Or, it's just a form of self-aggrandizement.<br /><br />As an example, Coulter was less than thrilled when Ms Conway's trial balloon went up, but, according to some, she's always been a rah-rah for The Donald.<br /><br />Walker did a good job for WI. Along with Jindal, he was the first I wanted to see get the nod (which I said often enough here). He didn't have the smarts (sad to say) or the fortitude to stand up to criticism at that level, some people's foolish definition of nicey-nice notwithstanding.<br /><br />Much like several others, if you can't stand up to Donald Trump, how do you stand up to the various crime families of La Cosa Lefti?edutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033144261502435196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-85860944759806929502016-09-01T14:21:48.138-04:002016-09-01T14:21:48.138-04:00@ DBQ - I would dearly love to see those policies ...@ DBQ - <i>I would dearly love to see those policies enacted in California where we have billions upon billions in unfunded pension liabilities and where the public unions are literally strangling the taxpayers and the economy of the State, Counties and Cities. THAT would be a wonderful thing.</i><br /><br />We would all be lucky to have Walker as governor. Even though he's a boring dude, he is competent and probably more competent that anyone, actually. <br /><br />Sadly, we want a bombastic pyramid scheme infomercial with a shiny candy wrapper.<br />Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-34651899591331282822016-09-01T14:19:21.561-04:002016-09-01T14:19:21.561-04:00(@ 1:03)(@ 1:03)Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-51182213234223698972016-09-01T14:18:39.896-04:002016-09-01T14:18:39.896-04:00DBQ - I did link above. DBQ - I did link above. Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-91347730308885835532016-09-01T14:16:52.233-04:002016-09-01T14:16:52.233-04:00@ April. I wasn't aiming (directly) at you bu...@ April. I wasn't aiming (directly) at you but at the general tenor of the discussions which lately seem to devolve into name calling (yeah Spinelli I'm lookin' at you) and back and forth about Trump. Geez I'm surprised that we don't all go Trump arguing on Chip's lovely posts about food, bread, hieroglyphics and sign language. <br /><br />You could have pointed out Walker and Trump's fluff up in a more constructive manner, relevant to the post and perhaps made a citation for us to look at and verify. I really don't remember that point or instance and would have been interested in knowing the facts about it.<br /><br />The issue is that this topic, which is really quite important, is about Walker, about his policies, about the unions, about the success in his State. <br /><br />I would dearly love to see those policies enacted in California where we have billions upon billions in unfunded pension liabilities and where the public unions are literally strangling the taxpayers and the economy of the State, Counties and Cities. THAT would be a wonderful thing.Dust Bunny Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115422951538885247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-48308726813908337422016-09-01T14:12:49.349-04:002016-09-01T14:12:49.349-04:00If you want me to say something positive about Tru...If you want me to say something positive about Trump. mmmmm Probably won't<br /> happen until I really see some ass kicking on his part.<br /><br />Still waiting.<br /><br /><br />To bring it back in line, despite the leftwinger lies about Walker and a bogus <b>2.2 billion budget deficit</b> - Walker, in reality, has been an effective and responsible governor deserving of praise.Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-63483795221813879792016-09-01T14:09:45.583-04:002016-09-01T14:09:45.583-04:00DBQ - Every thread?
I've been keeping my mouth...DBQ - Every thread?<br />I've been keeping my mouth shut lately. If you want me to point out Trump's hypocrisy in every thread - I'm certainly capable. The information is readily available. I'm your gal!<br /><br />Just pointing out that once upon a time, not very long ago, Trump pissed all over Walker regarding the subject at hand. That's all.Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-24977967431300951002016-09-01T14:06:02.763-04:002016-09-01T14:06:02.763-04:00You're delusional Troop. I'm not nicey-nic...You're delusional Troop. I'm not nicey-nice with the democrats. Ever.<br /><br />Trump is. When you attack someone using bogus leftwing math-lies, that makes you nicey-nice with democrats.<br />Joe Biden, America's Putinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802605309593881825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-1445902538246978722016-09-01T14:05:24.748-04:002016-09-01T14:05:24.748-04:00Bago said: As has been pointed out here often - e...Bago said: <i>As has been pointed out here often - everyone here is voting for Trump, so what is the point of attacking anybody who criticizes him? </i><br /><br />What is the point of constantly criticizing Trump, all the time, everywhere, especially on a post that has nothing to do with Trump and everything to do with the successful policies of Walker. What Walker did in his State is a great thing and every other State in the union (especially California) should take a lesson.<br /><br />I understand that there are various levels of Trump support: from pom poms and cheers to the oh well, shrug shoulders, at least he isn't as bad as Hillary. I get that and people are entitled to their well established opinions. WE. GET. IT already!!!!<br /><br />It just gets tedious, repetitive and as annoying as your three year old whining and crying and saying "not faaaaaair" when faced with a choice he doesn't want. NO!!! you can't have the cookie until after dinner. YES!!!!! you will take a nap. G-damnit!!!<br /><br />Not only tedious but boring when every thread turns into the same people trashing Trump and with the same complaints about Trump no matter what the topic. WE GET IT. <br /><br />Dust Bunny Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115422951538885247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-63932205938384840522016-09-01T14:00:04.170-04:002016-09-01T14:00:04.170-04:00Considering The Donald is wiping the floor with wh...Considering The Donald is wiping the floor with what some misguided apparition calls "his old pal" - even though there's damned little evidence to substantiate it, except for some old, stale Cruzzer propaganda - I'd say what we're hearing is a fart in the wind.<br /><br />He attacked Walker, one candidate to another, direction (which is nonsense) is irrelevant. The object is win. If they can't beat Trump, how do they beat Frumpty? Someone is mad because her little foam boy is reduced to running for his old Senate seat - if he can get that back.<br /><br />Considering The Donald is looking and sounding more Presidential that all of his erstwhile competitors combined, the line, "There will be no amnesty", must have been a killer. Here are his points from last night. Anybody else in the R field offer anything remotely as good? Certainly not the Mambo Kings.<br /><br />1. Build the wall.<br /><br />2. End catch and release policy for undocumented immigrants and instead return them to their country of origin.<br /><br />3. Have zero tolerance for undocumented immigrants who have committed a crime. He will deport them.<br /><br />4. Triple number of deportation officers at the department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.<br /><br />5. Repeal President Obama’s executive orders that temporarily protected undocumented immigrants from deportation and authorized them to receive work permit.<br /><br />6. Stop issuing visas to any country where “adequate screening cannot occur” that might endanger national security.<br /><br />7. Ensure foreign countries take back deported immigrants from the United States: Mr. Trump said 23 countries refuse to do so.<br /><br />8. Complete a biometric entry and exit visa tracking system under development. “It will be on land, it will be on sea, it will be in the air,” he said.edutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033144261502435196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717986195212622043.post-69669451689415053522016-09-01T13:50:05.024-04:002016-09-01T13:50:05.024-04:00Aw, I like puppies. Kittehs, too. Aw, I like puppies. Kittehs, too. The Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05354536924604187137noreply@blogger.com