No Guts, No Glory

Seems school boards across the state have no guts to do what is right and live with in their budgets.

From JSOnline.

"Wisconsin's schools chief ramped up lobbying efforts Tuesday for a $23 billion education jobs bill pending in Washington that could stave off teacher layoffs next year.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers said that if the bill passes Congress, it could bring more than $400 million to Wisconsin in extra stimulus funding, enough to save thousands of full-time teaching positions across the state next school year.

"We're in a desperate situation here," Evers said. "It's a one-year fix, but it's a fix worth pursuing.""
Bill in Congress could supply $400 million to save state educators' jobs - JSOnline

Seems also Evers has no spine and has to try to protest his pals (teachers) by asking for more federal money. Let me rephrase that, Evers is only doing what WEAC is telling him. Go to Washington and save our (raises and pension) sorry butts! Goes to show how important even the state superintendent elections are in Wisconsin.

Just remember they will say "it's for the children." Give us money or we take away sports, take away band, take away buses to get the children to school.

Will voters roll over and get a big fat property tax increase or tell districts to live with in their means. When will you see riots in the streets and picket lines from the very same people that tell parents we care for their children and only teach them because they care for their education. The same people with Obama stickers on their cars.

Side note, will all candidates running for the congressional 8th district  including Kagen weigh in on what should be done or would they vote for a teacher bail out? What say you?

Go Ahead, You Can Do It

From Badger Blogger.

"This week is National Police Week, so I just wanted to say thank you to our officers and deputies that do such a needed service for us all."
Badger Blogger

Go ahead, don't be shy. Go thank an officer for all they do. Now through Saturday.

Rick Santelli Does It Again

From Drudge and John Boehner.

This morning on CNBC I seen this and wondered if we would see a you tube of Rick Santelli rip a liberal democrat on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Why is it only said by Rick Santelli?

I know this is from John Boehner's office but why don't republicans say this to democrats more often?

Are they AFRAID of the MSM?

Let us not forget it was Rick who started the tea party movement. This makes my autograph from Rick Santelli worth a lot more.

Thank You Mr Santelli.

"CNBC’s Rick Santelli Rips Key Democrat For Ignoring Fannie/Freddie Reform
Dems’ Financial “Reform” Leaves Taxpayers on the Hook for Government Mortgage Giants

Washington, May 11 - Follow @GOPLeader on Twitter for updates.

Democrats still don’t get it, and they refuse to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government mortgage companies that sparked the meltdown by giving high-risk loans to people who couldn’t afford it. Standing up for American taxpayers, CNBC’s on-air editor, Rick Santelli teed off on Rep. Paul Kanjorski’s (D-PA) claim that Democrats’ couldn’t reform Fannie & Freddie in their financial regulation bill because it was “too complicated,” asking: “It’s too complicated? You think taxpayers that go to work to pay the money you are subsidizing, it will end up a half a trillion, do you think they think complicated is an excuse?”
" CNBC’s Rick Santelli Rips Key Democrat For Ignoring Fannie/Freddie Reform | Republican Leader John Boehner

Thank You Steve Kagen

I'm sure glad Congressman Steve Kagen "worked hard" for the people of the Fox Valley and Wisconsin.
 
From the Appleton P C

"The boost from the convention will be welcomed by the Fox Cities tourism industry, which saw a 10.9 percent drop in visitor spending in 2009. Last year, Fox Cities visitors spent about $360 million, down from $403 million in 2008.

The state had a 7.8 percent drop in visitor spending, finishing 2009 with $12 billion, down from $13.1 billion in 2008. Davidson-Peterson Associates, a division of Digital Research Inc. in Kennebunk, Maine, compiled the numbers, which were released Monday."
Recession blamed for drop in Fox Cities tourism spending | postcrescent.com | Appleton Post Crescent

With help like this, glad he didn't vote for any bailout bills, socialized medicine, bloated budget deficits, government take over of car companies and the rest that could slow down the economy. Dog gone it, he did vote for that and more.

Steve does (votes for) everything Nancy Pelosi tells him to do.



Thank you Mr. Kagen.

PS, Steve's got to go in November or maybe he can retire from congress.

Wisconsin Voter Fraud Continues

From the Green Bay Press.

"State elections officials vote to outlaw voluntary voter photo identification
Government Accountability Board fears 'disruption' at polls

By RYAN J. FOLEY • The Associated Press • May 11, 2010

MADISON — Wisconsin elections officials on Monday quashed a citizen movement that encouraged voters to voluntarily show photo identifications before casting their ballots.

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The Government Accountability Board voted to outlaw the practice, which the board's staff said could confuse, intimidate and offend voters who object to showing a photo identification to exercise their right to vote."
State elections officials vote to outlaw voluntary voter photo identification | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette

This shows us how important that we need turnover in Madison in November.

All Dems and RINO's have to be replaced.

Gasoline Going Down

The difference between wholesale and retail as been .60 to .70 a gal. depending on your area.

" Gasoline wholesale from Bloomberg.com

PETROLEUM (¢/gal)
.........................PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Nymex Heating Oil Future 211.01 -1.01 -.48 07:13
Nymex RBOB Gasoline Future 216.00 -1.26 -.58 07:13"
Bloomberg.com: Energy Prices

I can see gasoline dropping more in the coming days. Already $2.79 in Green Bay.

Link to Gas Buddy.com for prices in your local area.

Just a reminder, real non ethanol gasoline at all Mills Fleet Farm north of West Bend. Shop Fleet Farm and get .04 off every gallon.

Lady In Balck, Sexy But Cruel

Like a sexy gal in a black nightie, the closer you get the more excited you get. Then when you get real close, "BAM" you hit the wall. Sorry, I was talking about Darlington Raceway. As they call her the lady in black.

In yesterday's cup practice, I think seven cars hit the wall and had to go to back up cars. In last nights Nationwide race Hamlin pulled it out in the end. If what happened Friday night is any indication, Saturday night at Darlington should be worth the seat you sit in.



From NASCAR.com.

"This week, weakness may well be your strength.

Darlington Raceway has a tendency to separate the fainthearted from the racers and it did not earn the nickname "The Track Too Tough to Tame" without reason. Its very nature will help you select a profitable roster. This track is not for the faint of heart. With an ideal groove that is located about 2 feet outside of the track, drivers have to settle for the second-best way around the course, which is 1 inch from the retaining wall.

Drivers who misjudge once usually miss the groove multiple times and fall back through the pack. Drivers who succeed go on to have very profitable careers.

Running well at Darlington requires precision and that is typically earned only by logging laps on this rough old track. As tough as she can be, however, the Lady in Black is often predictable; and when a driver wins her affection, he develops a long-term relationship. This week, six drivers enter the weekend with at least four consecutive top-15s and one other driver has a worst result of only 16th during that span."
NASCAR.COM - Darlington has all makings of Johnson, Gordon scrum - May 5, 2010

As Larry might say, "buckle in and pull those belts straps tight, were going racing at Darlington.

Did I tell you the "OLD MAN" is starting fifth.



As Owen would say,

"OFF DUTY"

Wisconsin Rip Van Winkle

My God, am I Rip Van Winkle?

We are here in northern Wisconsin and there is snow on the ground.

Is it November December 2010. Did I sleep through summer and fall?

Is Walker the the new Wisconsin Governor?

Did conservatives take back the house and senate with super majorities?

Did Brett really retire?

Help me out here. What happened while I was asleep.

Obey Out, Kagen's Strings Held Tight

A good read from Lakeshore Laments on Obey.

You have to give Duffy his due. But then what do you expect from a conservative.

"4) Kagen Must Really Be Scared Now.

Admittedly, this demand by Marc Savard for Kagen to follow Obey's lead and resign from Congress is about the dumbest thing I've read today, but the adding on from a number of 8th Congressional campaigns (WisPolitics links to press releases by Trager and Ribble) is just a reminder to Kagen that it's going to be a tough year for Democrats on the Congressional level.

When you have Dave Obey bailing on re-election, what does it say about Kagen's chances?" Obey to Retire

Also in his post, interesting take (links) from some of the candidates in the 8th press releases about Obey and Kagen. .

WisPolitics has a Trager's press release.

"“People all over the state of Wisconsin are unhappy and that includes the 8th District,” said Dr. Trager. “The political climate is changing, and Kagen should realize now more than ever that people want real change in Washington and not the same politics as usual.”" WisPolitics.com

Trager has it right "people want real change."

WisPolitics press release from Ribble.

"Ribble Campaign: Obey’s departure signals time to “clean the House” in Wisconsin
5/5/2010

Contact: Kerry Niemcek
(920) 257-9746

The following statement can be attributed to Reid Ribble, candidate for the 8th Congressional District:

“Today, Congressman David Obey announced his retirement after more than 40 years in the House. His decision marks a major sea change in both Wisconsin and in Washington. Perhaps the Congressman realized that the voters were no longer interested in massive health care reform packages, or cap-and-trade proposals, or so-called stimulus plans. They definitely are not supportive of our $14 trillion deficit. “To Congressman Obey, I bid adieu: There is a very qualified candidate ready to take up the mantle and represent northern Wisconsin for you. “To Congressman Kagen, I say this: If you are willing to follow the liberal lead of Obey in Washington, perhaps you should consider following him into retirement. It’s time to ‘Clean the House.’”

Ribble is a Kaukauna-area small businessman who has raised more than $250,000 in his bid to sweep Dr. Steve Kagen out of the House. " WisPolitics.com

First, what's this? "Following statement can be attributed to Reid Ribble." Is this from Ribble or not from Ribble? Attributed? Two, correct on reasons of 'massive health care reform packages, or cap-and-trade proposals, or so-called stimulus plans."
Third, what does the $250,000 have to do with Obey, Kagen, and the future of the 8th?

WisPolitics press release from Savard

Savard Campaign: 8th congressional candidate Marc Savard calls for Rep. Steve Kagen to step down
5/5/2010

Contact: Kerry Geocaris, Media Relations Coordinator
(920) 265-7883

Green Bay, WI – Republican candidate Marc Savard calls on Democratic Representative Steve Kagen to follow in the footsteps of Congressman David Obey and step down. The Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Committee announcement that he will not seek re-election is welcoming news as the Tea Party movement has scored another victory in the effort to restore power to "We the People". The overwhelming majority of Representative Obey's constituents have disagreed with his votes in the last 1 1/2 years since President Obama took office.

"In the same way the overwhelming majority of Representative Steve Kagen's constituents are fed up with his similar voting record. Therefore, Congressional candidate Marc Savard calls on Representative Kagen to consider doing the same thing Congressman Obey has done, not seek re-election. “The overwhelming sentiment in the 8th Congressional District is for real change, the type of change my campaign has been talking about since the beginning,” says Savard. The leader of the Tea Party movement in Wisconsin has been building a strong campaign that is focused on returning power to the people, where our Founding Fathers intended it to be.

Savard was the first Republican to announce his candidacy for the 8th Congressional District election in 2010. He is known as the Tea Party candidate and organized the two Green Bay rallies where more than 1,000 attended. For more information on Marc Savard, head to www.savardforcongress.com. To schedule an interview with Marc Savard, please call Kerry Geocaris at (920) 265-7883." WisPolitics.com

Calls on Kagen to retire, yea, I had the same thought when I heard of Obey. Like that will happen.

Pelosi has Kagen's strings held pretty tight. She won't let him leave even if he wants to.



Yes Marc, we all agree we need change.

"Tea party leader?" The tea party has no leader. The tea party is a movement, It is average people "MAD as HELL" and will not take it anymore. Those that attended the two tea parties in Green Bay appreciate Marc's help but they did not go because they were looking for a leader.  Most who went in the past, or those that will attend future rallies never really attended something like that before. They are standing up for their beliefs, their God given rights in this country and want change in politics from both parties.

I will admit in 2009 I was looking at a third party. I was wrong. What I am looking for is a conservative candidate. I need to stop there, don't get me going. Back to the press release. 

I thought Marc announced running in 2009? What's with 2010?

Again I know it's his press release but please stop with the "Tea Party candidate", you might insult the intelligence of the tea party movement people. Let me leave it at that.

Can't find a press release from the McCormick Campaign. If anyone does see one, please let me know.

Now That's What We're Talking About

From Rush Limbaugh show.

"RUSH: Now, the Obey question. This is from Dave Weigel, who is a blogger at the Washington Post: "What do we know about the retirement of Rep. David Obey (D-Wis.)? Why would one of the most powerful men in Congress, elected in 1969[er], in a district that went for the Obama-Biden ticket, bail out of reelection? Republicans point to the campaign of Sean Duffy, a telegenic (literally) district attorney who raised a lot of money, built a following among national conservatives and, according to everything I'm hearing, was giving Obey a real battle in his internal polls. I've talked to Duffy several times and been so impressed -- and so convinced that this was the sort of race that would determine this was a good or a watershed year for Republicans -- that I dubbed him the No. 3 conservative to watch this year." The bottom line is here" David Obey, one of the most powerful men in Congress elected 1969er, in a district that went for Obama-Biden is quitting because he's being outpolled by a dyed-in-the-wool conservative Republican. Not a "moderate" Republican, not an "independent" Republican but a dyed-in-the-wool conservative Republican. Once again: A teachable moment.

END TRANSCRIPT"
David Obey (D-WI) Says "No Mas"

PSA Storm Watchers

Marketplace has some great pictures and information on Tuesday's night storm in the valley. We thank him for giving the people of the north some information on a storm spotters training up the road in Wabeno.

"By the way: For those interested, storm spotter training sessions will be held at the Wautoma Fire Department Thursday at 6 p.m. and at the Wabeno Town Hall Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m."
 Marketplace of Ideas Blog

For information, Marketplace has the link.

I would but I'm so deep in the Nicolet that I won't see a storm coming until it's too late. Maybe I will go, what do i have to lose? By the way, hope lightning doesn't strike the same place twice.

Remember a couple years ago when Shawano-Menominee-Langlade-Oconto Counties were hit on June 7th, 2007.

"A long-track tornado touched down at 4:31 pm east of Mattoon in Shawano County and continued northeast to the Oconto-Marinette County line. The tornado was on the ground for at least 40 miles, and was over 1/2 mile wide at times. Over 14000 acres of trees were snapped or flattened and many dozens of buildings were damaged or destroyed. The twister was rated an EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with estimated winds of 140 to 160 mph. Damage by this tornado alone exceeded $15 million (property and timber)." June 7, 2007 Tornadoes and Monster Hail

WDNR Finally Earns It Pay

Looks like the WDNR can finally do something they are paid to do. 

From JSOnline.

"By Meg Jones of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: May 4, 2010 |(56) Comments

Badgers are nocturnal and spend much of their lives digging and living in holes, so just what Wisconsin's state animal was doing at the downtown Milwaukee post office Tuesday morning is anyone's guess.

Night shift workers returning from a meal break around 5 a.m. were surprised - OK, shocked - to see a large badger wander in an open garage door at the post office's vehicle maintenance building.

The badger waddled in and took the first left, which led down a small hallway, ducked into an office, decided it didn't want to stay there, walked back into the hallway, looked around and then scampered through the next open door, which happened to be the men's locker room. Officials are unsure if indeed the badger was male.

The furry, striped creature sporting sharp claws took refuge underneath a locker, occasionally hissing at workers but otherwise seeming to be content, even though it was past its bedtime. Barricades were put up and only workers who had to get car keys or uniforms were allowed near the lockers.

Though other animals have been found in the maintenance facility, located directly north of tracks leading to the Amtrak station and the Menomonee River, this was the first time anyone could remember seeing a badger.

"The face is so distinctive. It was like, wow, it's a badger," said John Patrick, supervisor of vehicle maintenance.

A lifelong Wisconsinite, Patrick has worked at the post office for 29 years and can recall muskrats, opossums and a bald eagle finding their way in to the postal facility. But not a badger. The workers nicknamed it Stamper.

Employees first called Milwaukee police and were told police didn't handle badgers. Then they called the Humane Society, which didn't open for a couple of hours. They tried Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control but were told that badgers were not domestic animals. Then they called the Department of Natural Resources.

Warden Nick Blankenheim has been assigned to Milwaukee County for 3 1/2 years and normally handles calls for illegal fishing, chemical or garbage dumping and car-killed deer. But a wild badger stuck in a men's locker room? That was a first." Badger enters new frontier at downtown post office - JSOnline

"When people left it alone in the corner it was calm and just wanted to be left alone. At the point when we started chasing it out of there it was making some growling noises and hissing noises," Blankenheim said.

Blankenheim decided not to put the badger into a cage because they can be vicious and it would have stressed the animal. Besides, its burrow was likely nearby and since the females have given birth to kits by now, it's possible the post office's badger simply wanted to return to its family.

After a runway with plywood and office furniture was set up, the badger was coaxed into leaving the locker room. Blankenheim carried a shovel while a postal worker wielded a broom to shoo it out the door. It fled past white postal trucks parked outside the maintenance facility and into an outdoor storage area, where it hung out near stacks of tires for a while before wandering away, presumably back to its home in the ground.

Yep, a shovel works everytime.

Bunker Get's Rain

It's been real dry up here.
Received 1/2 in of rain, thank You Lord.

Thank God, no significant damage and no life lost with the storm that went through the valley last night. The bunker lost power for two hours. Time to pick up extra "C" batteries for the radio.

Need to look into this bad boy.

Generac provides peace of mind for homeowners with 24/7 automatic power protection from blackouts whether you are home or away. Back up preselected circuits or the whole house within seconds of a power outage. Permanently installed. Runs on LP or natural gas. Includes prewired, prepackaged, 16-circuit automatic transfer switch for easy installation. , 5-ft. and 2-ft. prewired conduits Flexible fuel line connector Outdoor connection box Composite mounting pad UL listed Standby generators require installation involving permanent outdoor placement, electrical wiring and fuel source connections. We recommend the use of a trained professional for final connections of gas and electric. « less…

Not sure if the $4000. 00 expense plus installation is worth the investment. Need to fill the ammo box first.

Update. Does anyone have a generator unit set up at their home?

How much LP or Nat Gas does it use when it runs?

Can anyone give me information or a contact info for how much hooking one up would run.

I was looking at Generac because they are from Wisconsin. Any others companies I can look at?

Any help would be appreciated.

No, Not Queen Nancy

Jo at FoxPolitics has a question.

"5/3/2010
Pelosi disengenuous?

Is Pelosi just a bit disingenuous here?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is renewing her call on committee chairmen to take a more active role in chipping away at the federal budget, part of a broader attempt to demonstrate that Democrats are serious about fiscal discipline.

Pelosi sent her chairmen a letter on Wednesday asking all of them to "redouble your efforts in conducting oversight of all aspects of federal spending and government operations to help achieve deficit reduction and long-term fiscal responsibility." This is the third time the Speaker has written the committee heads on this topic since early last year.

Saying that "more work needs to be done to reduce the deficit and restore accountability,” Pelosi asked each House chairman to send her back a letter, by May 28, outlining any oversight hearings already held or planned for this session that are “intended to scrutinize departments, agencies, and programs under your jurisdiction."

Jo Egelhoff, FoxPolitics.net"
 FoxPolitics.net - Appleton, WI News - What's really going on in the Fox Cities

Wonder if her puppet Steve Kagen received a letter to help reduce the budget, oh yea, he not a chairman. That's right, Nancy pulls the strings and Steve follows her command.  

Wisconsin 8th District, "OUCH"

From Lakeshore Laments.

"Is Her Maiden Name “McCormick” By Chance?"
Is Her Maiden Name "McCormick" By Chance?

Does this link have anything to do with the Wisconsin 8th district race?

Need I say more or "hell has no fury like a woman's scorn."

To Door County S M, OUCH!

Great Gift Idea

From B&S and You Tube



We need two for the Berry Laker family. And no, it's not for me.

Critter Update UP

From the Pine River News.

Upper Michigan: Bear spotted on Marquette streets
WLUC-TV6, 02 May
[Excerpt:] - MARQUETTE, Mich. - The U.P. is known for its wide array of animals that live in the forests, but never would you expect to look out the window and see one in your driveway. " Pine River World News

State of Wisconsin petitions to delist wolves
Rhinelander Daily News, 02 May
[Excerpt:] - The great wolf debate continues in the upper Midwest, but the state of Wisconsin took another step toward stronger management this week when it joined Michigan and Minnesota in officially seeking removal of the gray wolf from the Federal Endangered Species List. " Pine River World News

Birthday Boy

Almost missed this but wanted to wish Berry Laker son # 2 a

Happy 19th birthday.



Many more to come son.

Work hard ,study hard, play hard.

Richmond Tonight 6:30 On Fox

" Crown Royal Heath Calhoun 400 | Richmond International Raceway
POS CAR DRIVER MAKE SPONSOR SPEED TIME BEHIND
1 18 Kyle Busch Toyota M&M's 127.077 21.247 Leader
2 00 David Reutimann Toyota Aaron's Dream Machine 126.618 21.324 -0.077
3 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's / Kobalt Tools 126.464 21.350 -0.103
4 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont 126.375 21.365 -0.118
5 39 Ryan Newman Chevrolet U.S. Army Medicine 126.245 21.387 -0.140
6 12 Brad Keselowski Dodge Dodge Motorsports 126.239 21.388 -0.141
7 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Reese's 126.133 21.406 -0.159
8 1 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops / Tracker 126.121 21.408 -0.161
9 83 Brian Vickers Toyota Red Bull 126.109 21.410 -0.163
10 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet BB&T 126.015 21.426 -0.179
11 87 Joe Nemechek Toyota FrontRowJoe.com 125.874 21.450 -0.203
12 82 Scott Speed Toyota Red Bull 125.868 21.451 -0.204
13 36 Casey Mears Chevrolet H.D. Segur, Inc. Insurance 125.845 21.455 -0.208
14 5 Mark Martin Chevrolet HendrickCars.com / GoDaddy.com 125.839 21.456 -0.209


15 43 A.J. Allmendinger Ford Valvoline 125.792 21.464 -0.217
16 2 Kurt Busch Dodge Miller Lite 125.769 21.468 -0.221
17 31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Caterpillar 125.728 21.475 -0.228
18 14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Office Depot / Old Spice 125.698 21.480 -0.233
19 42 Juan Montoya Chevrolet Target 125.657 21.487 -0.240
20 47 Marcos Ambrose Toyota Bush's Best Baked Beans / Kingsford 125.640 21.490 -0.243
21 17 Matt Kenseth Ford Crown Royal 125.558 21.504 -0.257
22 9 Kasey Kahne Ford Budweiser 25th Anniversary 125.447 21.523 -0.276
23 20 Joey Logano Toyota The Home Depot 125.389 21.533 -0.286
24 19 Elliott Sadler Ford Reynolds Wrap 125.354 21.539 -0.292
25 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet National Guard / Amp Energy 125.337 21.542 -0.295
26 56 Martin Truex Jr. Toyota NAPA Auto Parts 125.302 21.548 -0.301
27 77 Sam Hornish Jr. Dodge Mobil 1 125.278 21.552 -0.305
28 99 Carl Edwards Ford Scotts EZ Seed 125.238 21.559 -0.312
29 78 Regan Smith Chevrolet Furniture Row Companies 125.203 21.565 -0.318
30 11 Denny Hamlin Toyota FedEx Ground 125.116 21.580 -0.333
31 71 Bobby Labonte Chevrolet TRG Motorsports 125.093 21.584 -0.337
32 98 Paul Menard Ford Schrock Cabinetry / Menards 125.052 21.591 -0.344
33 16 Greg Biffle Ford 3M 124.960 21.607 -0.360
34 132 Reed Sorenson Toyota Braun Racing 124.798 21.635 -0.388
35 6 David Ragan Ford UPS 124.683 21.655 -0.408
36 09 Mike Bliss Chevrolet Phoenix Construction / GracewayPharmaceuticals 124.636 21.663 -0.416
37 7 Robby Gordon Toyota BAMVIP.com / James Otto - Whitney Duncan 124.602 21.669 -0.422
38 34 Travis Kvapil Ford Long John Silver's 124.229 21.734 -0.487
39 26 David Stremme Ford Air National Guard 124.224 21.735 -0.488
40 37 David Gilliland Ford Taco Bell 124.149 21.748 -0.501
41 46 Terry Cook* Dodge The Atlantic Company of America 124.098 21.757 -0.510
42 38 Kevin Conway+* Ford Extenze 121.507 22.221 -0.974
43 164 Tony Raines Toyota Gunselman Motorsports 123.927 21.787 -0.540" NASCAR.COM

Richmond 1st Practice

From NASCAR.com. Speed and one lap times 3/4 of a mile. Top 10

"1 1 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops / Tracker 122.466 22.047 Leader
2 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet BB&T 122.427 22.054 -0.007
3 20 Joey Logano Toyota The Home Depot 122.283 22.080 -0.033
4 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet National Guard / Amp Energy 121.984 22.134 -0.087
5 18 Kyle Busch Toyota M&M's 121.929 22.144 -0.097
6 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont 121.753 22.176 -0.129
7 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's / Kobalt Tools 121.693 22.187 -0.140
8 43 A.J. Allmendinger Ford Valvoline 121.671 22.191 -0.144
9 5 Mark Martin Chevrolet HendrickCars.com / GoDaddy.com 121.638 22.197 -0.150
10 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Reese's 121.436 22.234 -0.187"
NASCAR.COM

Ugly In The 8th District Update 3, MSM Edition

.
I received a comment from the now famous Stephen Kastner from the Door County Style Magazine. He felt compelled to give me his intellectual thoughts on what i wrote on my post Berry Laker: It's Getting Ugly In The Wisconsin 8th Before I get to Mr Kastner's comments I would like to say this.

A while back a good friend and blog mentor from Algoma asked me if he could help me take my blog and posts to a higher level. I declined for I am a simple guy. I go to church on Sunday ,love my wife and family and blog for fun. Yes there are times I need to use spell check, may not bridge sentences together in the most eloquent way and do not get paid for blogging. It is just a platform for me to voice my opinion since the media ignore most people like me. Isn't it fascinating, the power of the internet. To those that read my blog, I do give them a warning. It is on the left side of my blog,

Just here to tell you what I think, what I like and what I don't like. Not recommended for anyone leaning left. I am CONSERVATIVE

Let me now comment on Stephen's Pulitzer Prize rebuttal to me.

    Stephen Kastner said...

    Why don't you just ask the "guy in Door County" instead of pretending to be exposing something newsworthy?

Stephen, Stephen may I call you Steve, you wrote the article, I read the article on the world wide web and you want me to call you? I'm not the one pretending. I don't get paid to put media spin on press releases from political candidates. Let me remind you, this is a blog and not a newspaper or magazine.

If I publish a Press Release, as editor... I edit.

Oh, so your an editor. You sure got me beat. Your above my pay scale. Did you give yourself a raise this year?

 I also read Terri's entire book and came to respect her "maverick" qualities.

There you go, throwing out that maverick word, Did you also vote for John McCain? I don't want a 'maverick, i want to see a conservative elected. By the way, since you know how to read I recommend some other fine books. "The Way Things Ought To Be" and "See I Told You So" by Rush Limbaugh and "Going Rogue" by Sara Palin 

 A few months ago, I wrote a review of that book and linked to it in the article you refer to. I recently faulted her for worrying about rabid conservatives like yourself when 50% of the voters in her poll remain undecided.

As seen on page 37 in the lefts handbook, "rabid conservatives"? Ouch, that hurt! O K, you warned her about people like me. People that pay taxes, work hard everyday, donate to charities, earthquake relief efforts and help those in need. Yep, average hard working people need to be exterminated like a rabid dog. Your intellectual superiority is showing.
 

These are the core voters, none of whom will give a damn for what you say against a candidate who serves a populist base first and Party ideology (as defined by "leaders" like Limbaugh and Palin) second or not at all.

Geeezzz, did I hit a nerve? I do not care if people give a damn what I say. What I say is my own opinion, my own thoughts, my own blog. You being in the media seem to be getting a little upset about a guy in northern Wisconsin. There goes all your creditability, you had to bring up two of my hero's, Rush and Sara Palin. Why didn't you throw Ronald Reagen's name in as well? You seem to have your finger on the pulse of the people in this country, yea, yea were all a bunch of nuts out here in the heartland.

I am not paid by Terri McCormick.

Man, you could of fooled me. Did she promise you a position in Washington?

I simply believe she is the best candidate. She has experience at dealing with the nasty Republican Machine that demands that you bow down and serve... and she refuses, especially when it conflicts with her integrity.

Thanks for being up front and honest for your choice for congress. Why didn't you say that in your article? We both could of saved each other a lot of time and your grief, I would just of ignored your article completely. Nasty Republican machine? Since you know Terry so well, why not tell her to run as a democrat and you would really be happy for her.

If Republicans expect to rescue what's left of their party from the Neocons, like we had to do once before in the days of Barry Goldwater, then it's time to stand up for any candidate who rises up out of populism and not from serving "front line political animals," as Terri describes them.

Whoa! Nellie! "Neocons, Berry Goldwater", people like you rescued the party? I don't even belong to the republican party. I did once, but gave up on them, you know, RINO's, mavericks, gang of 8, 15, hey buddy, calm down.

So Terry calls republicans "ANIMALS"! I did not know that, thanks for telling me. I'll keep that a secret, I won't tell anyone! So if I vote for a conservative canidate and not for Terry McCormick, I am an ANIMAL? You need to write an article about her animal comment and put it in your magazine. It might be a great read. Do you think you can handle that?

The reason she scares you so badly is because you cannot control her with ideology as defined from the top down. She will serve her constituents first and I look forward to voting for that kind of chamge.
12:54 PM

Terry does not scare me. Her Kagen like press tactics show me the real Terry McCormick. I will not vote for another maverick who will tell me one thing and does another in Washington DC. You like press releases? Go to Kagen's web site. He put's out press release almost every day and the MSM picks them up as news all the time. Phony articles to mislead voters is not my kind of candidate.

I will not hold my nose in the voting booth ever again. I will not vote for the lesser of two evils. I am conservative first and republican second. No I am not advocating a third party. I am looking for a conservative candidate that will  bring this country back to it's greatness, eliminate the debt everyone's grandchildren are saddled with and once again stand proud for God and my country. Terry McCormick is not my candidate for the Wisconsin 8th Congressional district. 

I am a resident of this state and a citizen of this country. I will do my best to inform people of what I see and what my opinion is on any subject I see fit. I do not get paid for what I do but honor the freedom I was bestowed by this great country.

P S, someone passed this on to me. Maybe copy it and hang it above your desk. 

 

The Society of Professional Journalism, in its code of ethics says:

Journalist Seek Truth and Report It
Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.

Journalists should: — Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.

Thank you Mr. Kastner and have a GREAT day.

Ugly In The 8th District Update

Some great work done by blogger Rhymes With Clown

"The press release noted that the poll was conducted by Dane & Associates and I recognized that name from McCormick's FEC filings. The campaign had reported at least two payments to Dane totalling about $3500 for fundraising."
Rhymes With Clown

Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm, interesting.

We Want Our Stuff

From the Green Bay Press.

"Wisconsin tops nation in census response
Minnesota second highest; both above 80%

By Paul Srubas • psrubas@greenbaypressgazette • April 29, 2010

When 600,000 census takers hit the nation's streets Saturday to begin the door-to-door population count, they'll have a lot less work to do in Wisconsin than elsewhere in the nation."
Wisconsin tops nation in census response | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

How come the Berry Laker Family didn't get a census form? Do they not want to count a white, conservative, middle income, legal citizen, United States of America family. Are they afraid to enter the bunker in the north woods? I couldn't find a family photo so I got this from Google image. It will do.





Where is our stash? We will not fill any form or talk to any census worker unless we get

one census mouse pad,

one census coffee mug, ceramic, not a plastic travel mug,

one census jean shirt and

one census jean cap.

No stash, no count.

On a Roll

FoxPolitics is on a roll on our inept congressman Steve Kagen.

"Kagen cracks down on ‘waste, fraud and abuse’??

Give me a break. Don’t get me started… Kagen press release from this afternoon:" FoxPolitics.net - Appleton, WI News - What's really going on in the Fox Cities

Jo, like the rest of us in the Wisconsin 8th are getting a little ticked at the B S Kagen keeps spouting.

You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve Kagen, Are You Kidding Me

A great read from FoxPolitics

"4/28/2010
Business owners really, really ticked at Kagen

I suppose Rep. Kagen wasn’t following proper etiquette when he invited small businesses in northeast Wisconsin to “explore [the] benefits of [the] new health care law." The announcement came out last Thursday afternoon – I saw it via a Chamber e-mail Friday – for meetings at 7:30 AM Monday in Green Bay and that same morning at 10 in Appleton. Hardly time to fashion an RSVP, much less buy a new hat for the occasion.

Fox 11’s headline read “Small businesses unhappy with health care law, insurance costs.” Reporter Mark Leland wrote that “Kagen is finding some resistance to the new law. He says understanding the details has been a problem, but he maintains there’s something in it for everyone.” (I didn’t see anything from Gannett – in the Post-Crescent or Press Gazette – did anyone else see it?)

“Unhappy?" "Some resistance?” Are you kidding me? Dr. Kagen is completely missing the diagnosis, much less the cure. "
FoxPolitics.net - Appleton, WI News - What's really going on in the Fox Cities

The Nancy Pelosi puppet Steve Kagen.

Has Diamond Jim Doyle Lost His Mind

The Green Bay Press's Kelly McBride scrapes the bottom of the barrel or owes Jim Doyle one last positive spin story before he leaves office. Has he lost his mind? Is he wandering the national forest with out a GPS or compass? My God what happen to him? Still promising children free education they will not get.



Here Doyle is still promising free college to students who sign up for his covenant program.

"Doyle touts covenant pledge at UWGB visit
College admittance, financial aid guaranteed for keeping pactBy Kelly McBride

kmcbride@greenbaypressgazette.com • April 29, 2010

Eighth-grade students from across Northeastern Wisconsin were asked to look into the future Wednesday during a Wisconsin Covenant Days celebration at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Gov. Jim Doyle was on hand to encourage about 180 eighth-graders from three middle schools to sign the covenant, a pledge that offers college admittance and financial aid in exchange for good grades and civic engagement.

The governor touted the UW System, as well as the state's private and technical colleges, during his remarks.

"They all want you," Doyle said. "They're looking for great, committed students. … That's what the covenant is all about."

The pledge requires students to graduate from high school with a B average, take the necessary courses to prepare for college and to be good citizens. In exchange, the covenant program will make sure its students have a place at a Wisconsin public, private or technical school, and provide need-based financial aid."
Doyle touts covenant pledge at UWGB visit | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

First only 180 students were there. I bet they were teacher, city, county, and other union peoples children. Those poor children were sent there to keep the DNC happy to do one last photo op for Doyle. What will these students be told in three years when they plan on getting a free ride at school and their parents tell them, no we don't have the money for you and back in 2010 you were just a prop  for our former governor.

So Diamond Jim promises free college education? You mean like this program from On Campus that only pays some money and not all like Jim Doyle has been promising for the last couple years.

"Students in the Wisconsin Covenant program would get between $250 and $2,500 during their first two years of college under funding levels that Gov. Jim Doyle proposed today.

But it will be up to Doyle's successor to seek funding for the program, and the next Legislature to appropriate that money. Doyle's term ends at the end of this year.

The Wisconsin Covenant is Doyle's effort to increase college enrollment by making a compact with students in the state. If they promise to maintain a ‘B' average in high school, practice good citizenship and complete course requirements, they will be guaranteed a place in a Wisconsin college or university and given some financial aid.

The rules released today would give three levels of grant money to Covenant students for their first four semesters: $2,500 for the neediest students; $1,000 to $1,500 for students whose families have higher incomes but still qualify for assistance; and $250 for students whose families do not qualify for financial aid."
On Campus: Doyle releases Wisconsin Covenant funding details

$250 up to $2500 will go a long way towards a full one year education at UWGB. Oh, there's a catch,

 "it will be up to Doyle's successor to seek funding for the program, and the next Legislature to appropriate that money. Doyle's term ends at the end of this year."

Whoa, Scott Walker will be left holding the bag and break these students hearts? That's right, it's Scott Walkers fault. What a snake oil salesman Diamond Jim is.

 
Obviously the new governor will have to clean up the mess Doyle is leaving. I hope these students who will remember it was Doyle and the liberal left who promised the moon and in the end, it was all a lie.

Buy Arizona

Since some are trying to boycott Arizona,

"SF Calls for Arizona Boycott
City attorney urges businesses to take a stand against AZ law"
SF Calls for Arizona Boycott | NBC Bay Area

 
why don't we buy from Arizona.

Mothers Day is May 9th, how about order flowers through a Arizona florist.

Why not buy something from the Arizona Diamondbacks gift shop. 

Hey Brewer fans, isn't spring training in Arizona?

Need to buy anything? Why don't we buy Arizona and help the businesses of the state.

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Spread the word and let's help the economy of Arizona when they need us most.

Any takers? Spread the word across the blogosphere.

Old Age

From an E MAil

     If My Body Were a Car

     This is just too funny - scary how true it is!!

     IF MY BODY WERE A CAR..

     If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking
     about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents
     and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull ..
     But that's not the worst of it.

     My headlights are out of focus and it's especially hard to see things up close

     My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump
      into things even in the best of weather.

     My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins.

     It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently.
     But here's the worst of it --



     Almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter .either my radiator leaks or my            
     exhaust backfires!

Harmless But........... Invasion Of The Lake Fly

From the Appleton Post Crescent. Something only known to the Lake Winnebago area of Wisconsin.

"Swarms of lake flies make life miserable for people along the west shore of Lake Winnebago

By Doug Zellmer and J.E. Espino • Gannett Wisconsin Media • April 28, 2010

Neenah resident Jim Brygger had an unwelcome sense of deja vu Monday morning as he winged his way toward an Oshkosh coffee shop on his Raleigh Grand Prix bicycle.

"All of a sudden I rode into something like a cloud," Brygger said.

That thick cloud was lake flies. They were swarming just south of Winnebago County A on the south end of Neenah. Brygger slowed to a crawl, lowered his head and shielded himself with his helmet."
Swarms of lake flies make life miserable for people along the west shore of Lake Winnebago | postcrescent.com | Appleton Post-Crescent

Baby Face Running For LG

I first heard the term "baby Face Nelson from Mark Belling at WISN.
From the Green Bay Press via the Appleton PC.

"Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson to run for lieutenant governor
Kaukauna Democrat leader plans formal announcement

By Ben Jones • Post-Crescent Madison bureau • April 28, 2010

MADISON — Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson, a Kaukauna Democrat, has registered to run for lieutenant governor.

"I intend to make a (formal) announcement within a couple of weeks," Nelson said Tuesday evening.

Nelson, 34, registered with state elections officials earlier Tuesday. He said registering is one of the first steps in organizing a statewide campaign.

Nelson said he has had conversations with local and state leaders over the last couple of months about a bid for the office. However, he said he has been busy with the recently concluded legislative session, so he waited to focus his attention on this race.

Nelson said he'll make the reasons for his bid clear when he makes his formal announcement."
Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson to run for lieutenant governor | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

His reasons to run, he didn't raise your taxes enough so he wants to shaft the people of Wisconsin as LG. This should be fun to follow.

Huh

From the Green Bay Press.

"Marijuana, cocaine most common drugs in Brown County
District attorney: More people arrested for illegally obtaining prescription drugs

By Tony Walter • twalter@greenbaypressgazette.com • April 28, 2010

Marijuana and cocaine continued to be the illegal drugs of choice in Brown County last year, and adults between 18 and 34 were the major offenders."
Marijuana, cocaine most common drugs in Brown County | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

It's Getting Ugly In The Wisconsin 8th

I received an email from my mentor and thought I needed to comment on one of my posts from today.

I first want to say I am just a voter in the Wisconsin 8th district. I did try my hand at trying to help get Steve Kagen unelected in 2008 in the blog "Kagen Watch". Obviously that didn't work. I'm just a regular guy here in my bunker in northern Wisconsin.  I'm not fancy, only have a high school education, yes I need to use spell check, and only blog even if it may not be in proper grammar format, but I love to write. Thank God for Blogger and Google. Even if no one reads my blog, I love doing it! How many people in the 8th don't blog, can't comment, can't really say what's on their mind, don't know what Google Alerts are, ever really see most things on the internet. What do they do? Believe what the media tells them?

I have seen for the last five years how much of a phony Steve Kagen is as my representative in the U.S. Congress. I cannot stand average everyday people getting deceived and snookered all for the sake of protecting their rear end's in politics or trying to advance their career in politics. So here's my beef.

It seems yesterday Terry McCormick put out a press release covered below on WisPolitics. Notice the " Voters are as mad as hell" and don't want to take it anymore according to recent polls by Rasmussen, CNN and Pew."


From WisPolitics and a press release from the Terry McCormick campaign machine.

"APPLETON, WI -- Voters are as "mad as hell" and don't want to take it anymore according to recent polls by Rasmussen, CNN and Pew. This probably explains the rise of the Tea Party movement and the entry of a host of outsider candidates, like author and educator Terri McCormick in Wisconsin's Eighth District. The political establishment has dug in and begun to counter with their own endorsed candidates like Marc Trager and Roger Roth." WisPolitics.com

Now let us go to something I wrote about this morning on the Main Stream Media telling us who to vote for, who is the front runner is and who we should vote for in the upcoming primary election.

From Stephen Kastner from the Door County Style Magazine. Notice the “mad as hell” and don’t want to take it anymore according to recent polls by Rasmussen, CNN, Pew."

"Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by Stephen Kastner in News
Voters on both sides of the fence are as “mad as hell” and don’t want to take it anymore according to recent polls by Rasmussen, CNN, Pew… and Dane & Assoc. in the 8th CD.

Conservatives rage against what appears to be a creeping wave of “socialism,” while the opposite pole describes the shift in government as a steady move toward “facism.” Meanwhile, it seems that neither Republicans nor Democrats are minding the Treasury as billions of dollars are simply lost in what one writer calls the new American Kleptocracy… and voters are fed up."
Polling Indicates McCormick Leads Republican Primary Opponents and Tops Rep. Steve Kagen in Wisconsin’s 8th CD | Door County Style

Does Stephen Kastner work for Terry McCormick? Is he a paid campaign worker? Does he have his own agenda? What gives?

Let me repeat myself from this earlier post.

"I will not hold my nose in the voting booth like I had to in 2008! How soon do people forget the McCain debacle. Looks like the media is trying to pick our (conservative voters who are MAD AS HELL) candidate."
Berry Laker: Media Trying To Pick 8th District Candidate.

And this!

First, the tea party people have no leader, the tea party movement is here today to throw out liberals and RINO's. To put Terri McCormick in the same sentence with the Tea Party grass roots people is a travesty of journalism. I have not endorced any candidate as of yet but I will not be told who to vote for. Remember when the democrats choose the candidate in the last presidential election.

And also this!

McCormick perceived as a outsider? John McCain was a maverick? Don't insult the people of the 8th district. Who did they call in the district? Looks like the people in the Appleton area were only called. The people of the Wisconsin 8th do not need another me too Kagen candidate in Washington.

To be in politics today you have to be pretty ugly, to put out press releases and then probably talk the media into spreading your press releases as news to advance your position. The poor people in the 8th think this is news and don't know any better.Is it  just politics as usual?



I am also "MAD AS HELL" for Terry McCormick pulling this left leaning democrat stunt to advance her position in the upcoming republican primary.

As long as I'm commenting on Terry McCormick's UGLY politics, let me show you a comment on my earlier post from Terry or one of her minions.

"Anonymous said...

Savard is incompetent. McCormick is the Tea Party candidate.
8:34 AM " Berry Laker: Media Trying To Pick 8th District Candidate.

Is this person for real? If anyone can relate to the TEA PARTY it is Marc Savard who helped organize the first tea party in Green Bay thirteen months ago. Where in the heck was Terry McCormick in March of 2009?

I will now cross off Terry McCormick off my list of candidates for the upcoming primary election. I will also call it like I see it on McCormick's campaign. I am conservative first, republican second and will not vote for a RINO! We do not need another Steve Kagen like Terry McCormick in the 8th district in Wisconsin.

By the way, will anyone in the main stream media look into this story? I am trying to dig into it and it is taking some time.

When Terry McCormick was running for the 8th in 2006 and lost, did any of her campaign people go work for Steve Kagen? Did any people who worked for Terry McCormick go work for Steve Kagen? If true, that would tell me McCormick and Kagen are two peas in a pod. They say your only as good as the people you work with. Maybe Terry's people knew something we are now finding out. 

Do we need a Steve Kagen RINO look alike in Washington DC? No, we don't need another Pelosi puppet Steve Kagen in congress.



Sorry Terry, you lost my vote with your low down dirty underhanded UGLY campaign tactics!

Buy FORD

Real Debate was ahead of the curve on this one.

Bumper Art"
Real Debate Wisconsin: Bumper Art

WOW, another quarter of profit on strong sales.
From Yahoo Finance.

"Ford posts $2.1 billion 1Q profit on strong sales
Ford Motor posts $2.1 billion 1Q profit; gains market share as auto sales recovery starts "
Ford posts $2.1 billion 1Q profit on strong sales - Yahoo! Finance

The headline says it all.

Hope Real didn't mind me using his bumper sticker.

Media Trying To Pick 8th District Candidate.

I will not hold my nose in the voting booth like I had to in 2008! How soon do people forget the McCain debacle. Looks like the media is trying to pick our (conservative voters who are MAD AS HELL) candidate. From Marc Savards back door, the Door County Style Magazine.

"Polling Indicates McCormick Leads Republican Primary Opponents and Tops Rep. Steve Kagen in Wisconsin’s 8th CD

Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by Stephen Kastner in News
Voters on both sides of the fence are as “mad as hell” and don’t want to take it anymore according to recent polls by Rasmussen, CNN, Pew… and Dane & Assoc. in the 8th CD.

Conservatives rage against what appears to be a creeping wave of “socialism,” while the opposite pole describes the shift in government as a steady move toward “facism.” Meanwhile, it seems that neither Republicans nor Democrats are minding the Treasury as billions of dollars are simply lost in what one writer calls the new American Kleptocracy… and voters are fed up.

This probably explains the rise of the Tea Party movement and the entry of a host of outsider candidates, like author and educator Terri McCormick in Wisconsin’s Eighth District. The political establishment on both sides has dug in their heels, trying to hang on by supporting loyal incumbents or launching their own select opposition candidates. It seems that voters are simply disgusted to learn that the only thing both parties seem to have in common is their contributions from Wall Street."
Polling Indicates McCormick Leads Republican Primary Opponents and Tops Rep. Steve Kagen in Wisconsin’s 8th CD | Door County Style

First, the tea party people have no leader, the tea party movement is here today to throw out liberals and RINO's. To put Terri McCormick in the same sentence with the Tea Party grass roots people is a travesty of journalism. I have not endorced any candidate as of yet but I will not be told who to vote for. Remember when the democrats choose the candidate in the last presidential election.

In Wisconsin’s 8th CD, eight Republican primary candidates have stepped up to oppose Democratic incumbent, Rep. Steve Kagen. Former WI State Assembly Rep., Terri McCormick, though not the establishment favorite, has emerged as the District’s current lead candidate – as evidenced by a recent Dane and Assoc. tracking survey. According to Dane results, McCormick leads the primary field among Republicans with 14% followed by Roth with 11.1%, Trager with10.3%, Ribble with 4.5%, and the rest of the field with a 9.9%. The key factor that remains in this race is the large number of undecided voters at 50.2%.

The telephone survey of high-propensity registered voters within the 8th Congressional District, conducted in March 23-24, 2010 may make old-school Republican favorites like Marc Trager and Roger Roth, as well as Congressman Kagen himself a little “dazed and confused.”

“The real advantage to the McCormick campaign is the anti-incumbent mood of the 8th district coupled with a 60% opposition to Obamacare, spelling disaster for liberal Democrat Steve Kagen,” says pollster Tony Dane. Kagen’s favorable rating stands at 35.7% and his unfavorable opinion is at 47.6% for a negative 12%.

Although McCormick is recognized as an experienced former Republican state legislator, she is perceived as an outsider even from within her own party from her reputation as a real “maverick,” one who reports and responds to her constituency first and her party second. Her grassroots loyalties and common sense message as expressed in her recent book seem to be resonating with disheartened voters of both major parties. In this crowded field, McCormick stands out as the only candidate with electoral name recognition, true leadership experience and a measurable track record.

McCormick perceived as a outsider? John McCain was a maverick? Don't insult the people of the 8th district. Who did they call in the district? Looks like the people in the Appleton area were only called. The people of the Wisconsin 8th do not need another me too Kagen candidate in Washington.

“These numbers clearly indicate that Steve Kagen is headed for retirement in this conservative district,” says polster Tony Dane. “From the Cap and Tax bill to a new economic stimulus bill, more bailouts for banks or businesses, and comprehensive immigration reform, Kagen is going to have a tough time,” says Dane.

The only true statement I see in this article is Steve Kagen is headed for retirement.

GOP Primary, Republicans
McCormick …. 13.99%
Ribble ……….. 4.53%
Roth …………. 11.11%
Trager ………… 10.29%
Other ………… 9.88%
Undecided …… 50.21%

Gen. Election Ballot Test
Kagen …………. 37.94%
McCormick …… 44.58%
Undecided ……. 17.48%

Kagen Vitals
Favorable ……… 35.77%
Unfavorable …… 47.56%
Undecided ……. 16.67%

The sample size of 500 yields a sampling error of less than +/- 4.5%.

Terri McCormick supporters say she is well positioned to become the outsider with the name ID and experience to oust “Obama’s Doctor.” She tops a large primary field primarily because she has a base and a strong conservative constituency.

“Although the primary is still months away, the smart money should be on McCormick,” concludes Dane.

Smart money, are they kidding? Did McCormick pay for the survey? The voters of the Wisconsin 8th cannot get hood winked by the left and the main stream media into sending Kagen back to Washington or sending a RINO to represent the people of the district in November.

It's only April and I still have not seen my candidate to run against the Obama, Pelosi puppet named Congressman Steve Kagen.

Door Always Open

Seems Ho-Chunk keeps the door open for more casinos in selected counties in Wisconsin. Funny how close the Menominee Casino in Keshena is a mere mile or so from Shawano County.

From the Shawano Leader.

"Ho-Chunk gives thousands to Shawano County
By Leader staff writer

Shawano County is one of 11 Wisconsin counties receiving money from the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Shawano County last Thursday received $82,500 — and will potentially get that same sum for up to 25 years, under the agreement with the tribe.

The Ho-Chunk Nation’s gaming compact with Wisconsin requires that the Nation make annual payments to the state, with the amount partially based on the earnings from its gambling facilities.

An amendment to that compact, however, allows the Nation to give $1,000 per acre to each Wisconsin county that has tribal trust land.

“The Ho-Chunk Nation always strives to support local communities throughout Wisconsin,” said Ho-Chunk vice president Dan Brown. “During these tough economic times, we hope these payments will help spur economic development, ignite success for many local businesses, and improve neighborhoods.”

The Ho-Chunk Nation potentially will give nearly $2.2 million annually to the 11 counties for at least the next 25 years, which would result in over $55 million to Wisconsin counties.

Three-fourths of the money is going to two counties — Vernon and Jackson — which have by far the most land in tribal trust. Together, those counties received nearly $1.5 million.

Each of the 11 counties have individualized plans on how they will use the additional funds, some projects include: maintenance of roads, highways, parks and bridges, law enforcement patrol, improving electronic communications, funding for human services programs, funding economic development centers, and economic growth.

The money was wired to the counties last Thursday. The Shawano County Board accepted the contribution at its meeting a week ago.

County administrative coordinator Frank Pascarella said the money would be used for capital improvements at Wilson Lake-Voelz Park, which is located two miles west of Wittenberg on Nightingale Road.

Pascarella said the funds will help pay for a new shelter, bathrooms and other improvements at the park, which is near the tracts of land owned by the Ho-Chunk Nation.

“We want to use those funds in an area of visibility, rather than a general purpose,” Pascarella said.

Other counties receiving money are: Adams, Clark, Crawford, Dane, Jackson, Juneau, Monroe, Sauk, Vernon and Wood Counties.

Dan Brown says many community leaders have expressed their excitement about the unexpected funds.

“We’re excited to see how the payments will help improve our local communities,” said Anne Thundercloud, Ho-Chunk public relations officer. “Since the payments will continue for the next 25 years, we expect that everyone in these 11 counties and surrounding communities will benefit in the long run.”"

Coincidence? Yes, No ?

Might We Be Getting A Little Testy?

From NASCAR.com

The 48 is testing my patience, I can tell you that. It takes a lot to make me mad -- and I am pissed right now.
”" NASCAR.COM - Gordon's frustration with Johnson continues at 'Dega - Apr 26, 2010

Mr Gordon, watch the potty mouth.

It just breaks my heart to see the boys mad at each other.

Makes me shed a tear.

NOT!!!!!!!!

He,he,he,he.

Wolf Experts, WDNR

From Pine River World News and the Lakeland Times.

Wolf population continues to rise in Wisconsin
Lakeland Times, 23 Apr
[Summary:] - Northern Wisconsin's wolf population is now estimated between 702-746, an increase of 75-100 animals since 2008-09, and well in excess of the state's management goal of 350. Experts call for a more flexible management plan. "
 Pine River World News

Glad they know what they are doing? Yea Right!

Let's Give Peshtogo Some Credit

From the Peshtigo Times.

"Peshtigo Town Board Kills Roundabout Plan
It was the 17th item on the Peshtigo Town Board meeting agenda Tuesday, April 17, and it was quickly disposed of. Chairman Herman Pottratz spoke briefly. “We all looked at it and we have to take juridisdiction to prevent it”. This means adding about a mile of road for the town to maintain and pay for snowplowing. In prior discussions, no one spoke in favor of the roundabout for the three-road intersection of Schacht Road and Old Peshtigo Road. Truck firms were strongly opposed.

The vote was unanimous. The Department of Transportation engineers had cited numbers for roundabouts claiming statistics show far fewer fatality accidents, less severe accidents, and fewer crashes overall, but nobody was convinced."
Peshtigo Times Wisconsin Community Newspaper

A win for the people of Wisconsin. Now let's get all the roundabouts on 41 stopped!

Oh Daddy

From NASCAR.com

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2 +2 Kevin Harvick 1297 -26
3 -- Greg Biffle 1237 -86
4 -2 Matt Kenseth 1224 -99
5 +1 Kyle Busch 1163 -160
6 +4 Mark Martin 1154 -169



7 +2 Kurt Busch 1146 -177
8 -1 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1142 -181
9 +2 Denny Hamlin 1138 -185
10 -5 Jeff Gordon 1130 -193
11 +3 Clint Bowyer 1086 -237
12 -4 Jeff Burton 1082 -241
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Sunday Line Up, It's DEGA Time

From NASCAR.com

"1 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's
2 17 Matt Kenseth Ford Valvoline
3 16 Greg Biffle Ford 3M
4 29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Shell / Pennzoil
5 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont
6 18 Kyle Busch Toyota Pedigree N/A N/A N/A
7 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet National Guard / Amp Energy
8 31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Caterpillar
9 2 Kurt Busch Dodge Miller Lite
10 5 Mark Martin Chevrolet GoDaddy.com
11 11 Denny Hamlin Toyota FedEx Express
12 20 Joey Logano Toyota The Home Depot
13 14 Tony Stewart Chevrolet Old Spice Matterhorn / Office Depot
14 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet BB&T
15 99 Carl Edwards Ford Aflac
16 39 Ryan Newman Chevrolet Haas Automation / Office Depot
17 56 Martin Truex Jr. Toyota NAPA Auto Parts
18 98 Paul Menard Ford Turtle Wax / Menards
19 83 Brian Vickers Toyota Red Bull
20 82 Scott Speed Toyota Red Bull
21 1 Jamie McMurray Chevrolet Bass Pro Shops / Tracker
22 9 Kasey Kahne Ford Budweiser
23 43 A.J. Allmendinger Ford Insignia / Best Buy
24 42 Juan Montoya Chevrolet Tums
25 12 Brad Keselowski Dodge Penske Racing
26 6 David Ragan Ford UPS
27 19 Elliott Sadler Ford Stanley / Bostitch
28 47 Marcos Ambrose Toyota Bush's Best Baked Beans / Kingsford
29 77 Sam Hornish Jr. Dodge Penske Truck Rental / AAA
30 00 David Reutimann Toyota Alabama NCAA Nat'l Champions / Aaron's
31 78 Regan Smith Chevrolet Furniture Row Companies
32 71 Bobby Labonte Chevrolet TaxSlayer.com
33 38 Kevin Conway* Ford Extenze
34 34 Travis Kvapil Ford Long John Silver's
35 37 Robert Richardson Jr. Ford Mahindra Tractors
36 26 David Stremme Ford Air National Guard
37 09 Mike Bliss Chevrolet Phoenix Construction / GracewayPharmaceuticals
38 7 Robby Gordon Toyota Monster Energy
39 36 Johnny Sauter Chevrolet Baldwin Automotive
40 13 Max Papis Toyota GEICO
41 87 Joe Nemechek Toyota FrontRowJoe.com
42 66 Dave Blaney Toyota Prism Motorsports
43 55 Michael Waltrip Toyota Aaron's 55th Anniversary
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Baby Face Gets Competion

Looks like the Green Bay Press finally got around to announcing what we already knew from
Try 2 Focus about someone running against Baby Face Nelson. Maybe the GBP should give Try 2 Focus a finders fee.

"Vandenbroek Town Chairman Jim Steineke joins 5th Assembly District race

April 25, 2010

Vandenbroek Town Chairman Jim Steineke became the third GOP candidate in the 5th Assembly District this week, joining two Hobart residents: real estate agent Craig Fletcher and David Landwehr, who is in construction sales and has served on various Hobart committees.

Steineke, who also serves on the Outagamie County Board, is seeking a rematch in the Nov. 2 election against Kaukauna Democrat Tom Nelson, who gained 64 percent of the vote while defeating him in the 2008 election.

Nelson, the Assembly majority leader, was first elected to the 5th District seat in 2004. He has not announced re-election plans yet and could not be reached for comment." Vandenbroek Town Chairman Jim Steineke joins 5th Assembly District race | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette