Tag Archives: Scott Walker

Fear Trumps Hope, Again

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Mr. Universe

We tiny humans are a curious evolutionary accident. In nature, many species bear their offspring and those animals have mere seconds to get on their feet and start running with the herd. Otherwise, they are dinner for some other type of animal … Continue reading →

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Nevada’s 2nd District: The Next Test

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Was there national fallout from the Wisconsin recalls? Did Scott Walker light the fuse of a cascading backlash to Republicans? It will be interesting to see if that’s the case when the election for Nevada’s 2nd District happens in September’s special … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Recall Update IV

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Mr. Universe

The Wisconsin recall is over. Both remaining Democratic candidates that were being challenged to a recall held on to their seats tonight. What does this mean? Democrats netted two seats total in the recall elections. It wasn’t enough to give … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Recall Update III

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Mr. Universe

It’s midnight in Wisconsin. Polls have closed and the results are still being tallied but most of the projected winners have been called. Republicans have retained three of their seats, Democrats have won two (Randy Hopper and Dan Kapanke), and … Continue reading →

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All Politics Local?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Maybe. Is it just me or does there seem to be some sort of collusion going on on the state level? Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin really swatted the hornet’s nest with the union busting thing. He’s about to pay for that … Continue reading →

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It’s the Budget My Ass

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Careful what you wish for. Republicans have made the budget problem their number one issue. In fact it’s their national emergency. They are using it to demand lots of spending cuts that would essentially hurt a lot of Americans. But … Continue reading →

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In This Corner…Mitt Romney

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Monotreme

2012 Contender Series: Willard Mitt Romney or … Dreams from My Father MittRomney.com is live! On Monday, April 11, 2011, “Mitt” Romney announced the formation of an exploratory committee to help him pursue the Republican nomination for President of the … Continue reading →

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Ian Murphy to Run For NY-26th

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Ian who? Remember the prank call that made Governor Scott Walker spill the true motives behind his ‘budget’ bill? Ian Murphy was the guy impersonating David Koch on the other end of that call. Murphy is an unashamedly contentious journalist who … Continue reading →

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On Wisconsin

Posted on March 26, 2011 by filistro

Meanwhile, back in Wisconsin…things just keep getting crazier. Now we have the bizarre story of Carlos Lam, a deputy prosecutor for Johnson County, Indiana, who e-mailed Governor Walker to advise setting up a “false flag” operation. This would have been a … Continue reading →

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Storming the Bastille

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mr. Universe

An Op-Ed on the Revolution Apologies in advance to my fellow Refugee writers. I generally try to make this blog into something of a professional news medium but I have been astounded by what’s happening in Wisconsin and the rest … Continue reading →

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