Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:12 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
Wisconsin Recalls Worked! Walker and the Koch Brothers Have Been Defanged!Last edited Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:01 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
Two years ago Walker and his Republican Teabag-controlled State Legislature were completely in charge of Wisconsin's affairs and lost no time in pushing through the Koch Brothers, draconian, anti-working class Agenda. That is what sparked the historical protests which started the Movement that led to the Recall of Walker.
Massive Protests in Wisconsin in March, 2011 With all the money they spent, reports of up to $45,000,000 to $4,000,000 for Democrats, they could not regain the power they had in 2008. Imagine if the people of Wisconsin had not stood up to the Koch Machine, the damage they might have done before the next election? It really is unthinkable! But now, should Walker try to resume his destruction of Wisconsin's working class, which he surely would have done had they won the State Senate race, newly elected Wisconsin Democratic Senate Leader, Mark Miller has a message for him. In an email to Bold Progressives thanking all the activists who helped him win the Senate last night, this is the promise he made: Tonight was a tough night for us in Wisconsin. After being outspent 8 to 1 by Scott Walker and the billionaire Koch brothers, we lost the gubernatorial recall.
But what the national media is not telling you is: I am the new Democratic Senate Majority Leader after winning an important Senate recall election by just hundreds of votes. Starting tomorrow, Senate Democrats will be a strong check on Scott Walker's power. If Walker tries to pass extreme policies that bust unions, hurt women, or attack middle-class families, we will have one word for him: No. We will demand laws that benefit the middle class and start repairing our state. PCCC members have stood with us in Wisconsin every step of the way. You contributed substantially to our Senate victories tonight and last year. The donations you made to the Wisconsin Democratic Party and Wisconsin Senate Democrats directly helped get out the vote that fueled tonight's Senate victory. From the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you. Despite tonight's disappointment in the governor's race, your efforts helped us achieve victory and restore balance in our state. I look forward to working as partners with bold progressive activists in the days, months, and years ahead. Solidarity, Mark Miller, incoming Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader The Wisconsin Democrats who stood up to Koch Brothers Puppet Scott Walker, leaving the state and risking being arrested rather than allow him to destroy workers rights more than he had already, deserve the utmost respect. Those are my kind of Democrats They started a Labor Movement and they succeeded in slowing down the the attacks on workers by the Anti-Labor, Pro-Wall Street Republican Party. And history will remember them. The teachers, the nurses, the construction workers and all the other unions who joined forces to fight against the Republican War on Workers. I read today that, although they were disappointed about Walker, the people of Wisconsin will be back as strong as ever and ready to fight as fiercely as they did over the past year for the rights of workers everywhere. We can't wait. Here are a few photos that bring back memories of the movement that stopped the Koch Brothers in their tracks and forced them to spend tens of millions to fight against the people. 
No movement wins everything they set out to win in the beginning, but the people of Wisconsin did a magnificent job considering what they are up against. They did NOT lose, they WON. 
Cheers for the people of Wisconsin and on to the next battle in November 
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Author | Time | Post |
 Wisconsin Recalls Worked! Walker and the Koch Brothers Have Been Defanged! (Original post) |
sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | OP |
| Scootaloo | Jun 2012 | #1 | |
| gkhouston | Jun 2012 | #2 | |
| marasinghe | Jun 2012 | #6 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #9 | |
| Phlem | Jun 2012 | #84 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #93 | |
| Phlem | Jun 2012 | #94 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #95 | |
| Warpy | Jun 2012 | #11 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #19 | |
| dixiegrrrrl | Jun 2012 | #39 | |
| AnotherMcIntosh | Jun 2012 | #90 | |
| HiPointDem | Jun 2012 | #3 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #8 | |
| MADem | Jun 2012 | #10 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #44 | |
| tjdanielstj | Jun 2012 | #23 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #24 | |
| shcrane71 | Jun 2012 | #31 | |
| MADem | Jun 2012 | #35 | |
| Phlem | Jun 2012 | #85 | |
| AllyCat | Jun 2012 | #14 | |
| HiPointDem | Jun 2012 | #15 | |
| AllyCat | Jun 2012 | #29 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #34 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #65 | |
| AllyCat | Jun 2012 | #67 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #91 | |
| 0rganism | Jun 2012 | #4 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #5 | |
| marasinghe | Jun 2012 | #7 | |
| HiPointDem | Jun 2012 | #16 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #17 | |
| RFKHumphreyObama | Jun 2012 | #51 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #52 | |
| lookingfortruth | Jun 2012 | #12 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #13 | |
| crunch60 | Jun 2012 | #22 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #42 | |
| crunch60 | Jun 2012 | #48 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #50 | |
| Art_from_Ark | Jun 2012 | #63 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #64 | |
| forthemiddle | Jun 2012 | #97 | |
| limpyhobbler | Jun 2012 | #18 | |
| solarman350 | Jun 2012 | #20 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #43 | |
| Andrew67 | Jun 2012 | #21 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #41 | |
| cali | Jun 2012 | #25 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #45 | |
| Scuba | Jun 2012 | #26 | |
| derby378 | Jun 2012 | #30 | |
| Scuba | Jun 2012 | #33 | |
| derby378 | Jun 2012 | #57 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #36 | |
| malaise | Jun 2012 | #27 | |
| blue neen | Jun 2012 | #28 | |
| shcrane71 | Jun 2012 | #32 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #38 | |
| lonestarnot | Jun 2012 | #37 | |
| Uncle Joe | Jun 2012 | #40 | |
| librechik | Jun 2012 | #46 | |
| former9thward | Jun 2012 | #47 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #49 | |
| bvar22 | Jun 2012 | #53 | |
| Doctor_J | Jun 2012 | #54 | |
| bvar22 | Jun 2012 | #62 | |
| crunch60 | Jun 2012 | #98 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #60 | |
| Doctor_J | Jun 2012 | #55 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #58 | |
| Doctor_J | Jun 2012 | #83 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #92 | |
| JNelson6563 | Jun 2012 | #56 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #59 | |
| Historic NY | Jun 2012 | #61 | |
| NS2012 | Jun 2012 | #66 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #68 | |
| NS2012 | Jun 2012 | #69 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #74 | |
| NS2012 | Jun 2012 | #77 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #79 | |
| felix_numinous | Jun 2012 | #70 | |
| NS2012 | Jun 2012 | #71 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #72 | |
| NS2012 | Jun 2012 | #73 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #76 | |
| NS2012 | Jun 2012 | #80 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #82 | |
| tosh | Jun 2012 | #75 | |
| Politicub | Jun 2012 | #78 | |
| UTUSN | Jun 2012 | #81 | |
| madville | Jun 2012 | #86 | |
| sabrina 1 | Jun 2012 | #88 | |
| Generic Other | Jun 2012 | #87 | |
| AnotherMcIntosh | Jun 2012 | #89 | |
| KoKo | Jun 2012 | #96 |
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:18 AM
Scootaloo (5,886 posts)
1. It's always good to keep in mind
Response to Scootaloo (Reply #1)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:22 AM
gkhouston (21,642 posts)
2. Hats off to the WI Dems. Sadly, they are experienced with slogging. n/t
Response to Scootaloo (Reply #1)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:34 AM
6. absolutely; old story of the battle & the war.
Response to Scootaloo (Reply #1)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:56 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
9. Yes, 'grasp every win as precious and non-negotiable'.
Response to Phlem (Reply #84)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 01:47 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
93. Lol, you are very kind! But the applause should go to the people of Wisconsin.
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #93)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 03:38 PM
Phlem (1,340 posts)
94. True.
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And they deserve every last bit of congratulations, but you've got the right attitude, and that's the attitude we all need!
Keep doing what your doing my friend and I'll work on it here in Washington State. 
-p |
Response to Phlem (Reply #94)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 04:24 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
95. That works for me!
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I have a few friends in Washington state who are also working for the same goals! Nice to meet another one!
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Response to Scootaloo (Reply #1)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:22 AM
Warpy (69,208 posts)
11. Walker is still there but he's cost his masters a bundle
Response to Warpy (Reply #11)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 03:01 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
19. And this was not all they spent on trying to keep control. They spent money on the 2008
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #19)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:36 AM
dixiegrrrrl (30,880 posts)
39. Well, at least the money they spent "trickled down" to somebody...
Response to Warpy (Reply #11)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 12:40 AM
90. There's a lot more where that came from.
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:25 AM
3. interesting. some commenter said there was one race the dems were sure to win. since
Response to HiPointDem (Reply #3)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:42 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
8. Everyone was focused on the Governor's race. But the Dems won a majority in the State Senate
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which the media said little about from what I saw. And that was an important win. It's also probably why Walker is not as arrogant as he was when they controlled the Senate. He's calling for 'bi-partisan' meetings, I guess to show how reasonable he is.
Or, more likely, because he has no choice!  |
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #8)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:16 AM
10. Yes indeed--and the wingnuts outspent us massively. How nice that they were forced to flush buckets
Response to MADem (Reply #10)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:38 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
44. I just read that they are complaining about the cost of recalls lol! He has cost them so much
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #8)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 04:23 AM
23. I Have Just Begun To Fight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Response to tjdanielstj (Reply #23)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 04:32 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
24. Hey, welcome to DU tjdanielstj
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Great first post. I can imagine how disappointed you all were, we were all rooting for you and like you, I was also disappointed, I thought at first they had won the Senate also so I expected Walker to push through every rotten policy they could think of.
But then, I read about the Senate and I was so relieved, he isn't going to be able to bully everyone after all. I'm glad you mentioned the choice of candidate, do you know who was responsible for that? Also, why did it take so long to choose a candidate? Seems like he only had about two weeks, while Walker was busy campaigning for months. Why do you think people stayed home? Did you all not have enough people on the ground or manning the phones? It's such a shame, so much work into this and it seemed at the end everything was so rushed, not very well thought out. Anyhow, at least you got the Senate, I doubt the Kochs are happy about that. I hope you'll like it here, and welcome again. |
Response to tjdanielstj (Reply #23)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:49 PM
Phlem (1,340 posts)
85. More of this!
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The price of a truly democratic, equal society, is eternal vigilance .
Something that I'm good at unfortunately but now finding to be an asset. Unfortunately we're fighting to regain that, but am entirely confident we can with attitudes like yours! A hearty Welcome to DU tjdanielstj. may you feel at home.
-p |
Response to HiPointDem (Reply #3)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:35 AM
AllyCat (7,523 posts)
14. Actually, the media called the R-Incumbent the winner with TEN PERCENT of precincts reporting
Response to AllyCat (Reply #14)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:38 AM
15. i thought i'd heard that "swept all races" somewhere. so they did call it & then have to change
Response to HiPointDem (Reply #15)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:04 AM
AllyCat (7,523 posts)
29. Yes, they called it by 10:00 p when I went back for break to see the teevee
Response to AllyCat (Reply #29)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:15 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
34. Thanks, I wondered why I thought they had won everything. Just 10% and they called it for
Response to AllyCat (Reply #29)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 08:41 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
65. Hi Allycat, I was talking about the change in the exit polls on CNN that night in another thread and
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a DUer there said they are trying to track the media reports on election night. I could not remember if I actually heard that the Repubs had won the State Senate, but I know I thought they had, until I received the email posted in the OP. That was a pleasant surprise as no one seemed to be talking about it.
But, do you remember which news network you were watching that night when they claimed the Repubs had won the Senate? I would like to give the info to the DUer who is trying to research the reporting. Thanks in advance |
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #65)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:02 PM
AllyCat (7,523 posts)
67. Rats, no. The tube was just on in the breakroom and everyone was picking their jaws
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up off the floor. We were stunned. It was NOT Fox, but I can ask the lady who turned it on and see what she says. PM me for a reminder
or I'll forget. |
Response to AllyCat (Reply #67)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 01:02 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
91. Okay, will do!
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:25 AM
0rganism (16,940 posts)
4. sadly even this small victory will be short-lived
Response to 0rganism (Reply #4)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 01:27 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
5. A lot can happen between now and then. Walker could be indicted, eg.
Response to 0rganism (Reply #4)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:40 AM
16. after the redistricting goes through what happens to the guy who was just elected?
Response to HiPointDem (Reply #16)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:51 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
17. Good question, I do not know. Hopefully he is safe, plus the other two who replaced the two other
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #17)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 03:42 PM
RFKHumphreyObama (15,031 posts)
51. As I understand it...
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Response to RFKHumphreyObama (Reply #51)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 04:02 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
52. Damn, they sure do think of every way they can to undermine democracy.
Response to lookingfortruth (Reply #12)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:31 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
13. 'Spin' would mean not factual. What is not factual about this?
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The Republicans lost control of the State Senate, they were successfully defeated were they not?
Without that control, Walker and his puppet masters, the Koch Brothers, cannot push through their anti-worker agenda. At least until November. And let's hope he gets indicted before then. No one is taking this lightly. But a win is a win and slowing them down is a big defeat for them and it cost them tens of millions. Maybe we can use up some more of their ill-gotten money. |
Response to crunch60 (Reply #22)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 11:35 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
42. 'Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser'.
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Okay, but the point is we did not lose. We THOUGHT we did on the night of the election.
Wisconsinites succeeded in recalling three Republicans and restoring balance in Wisconsin's Government. No one is taking this fight lightly, and on election night the disappointment was so great, some of those interviewed were so emotional and dispirited thinking they had lost it all. If that was the goal, to 'teach them a lesson' for the future, to shut them up, it didn't happen. Yes, people took some time to mourn what looked at first like a total wipe-out. But as it turned out, it wasn't. In fact, if all they had done was to after the state Legislature to stop Walker, and left him alone, it would be viewed right now as a major victory. Everything is relative. In order to win, it's necessary not to rest on your laurels, sure, but it's also necessary not to ignore your successes. This success was buried by the press and who knows how many people might have given up if they thought their efforts were all in vain. I remember when I read about American Revolution during a period when the troops were so dispirited, up against such a superior force, they were ready to go home. They needed a pep talk, a reminder of what they were fighting for, and what they had accomplished so far. Washington visited them in person to lift their spirits. Good Generals know when to do this. People are human, too much focus on what we lost can make is 'bad losers'. But this was a genuine victory and the people who worked so hard to get it deserve to be recognized, then back to the fight re-energized by the knowledge that they, virtual ants against the Corporate monsters, actually can win, even if it is in stages. Just my opinion |
Response to crunch60 (Reply #48)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 03:36 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
50. Ah, okay, my fault, I thought you were referring to my, admittedly, maybe overly optimistic view on
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #50)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 07:37 PM
63. I hope Wisconsin is different from US Senate 2001
Response to Art_from_Ark (Reply #63)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 07:41 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
64. I think there is a difference between the US and the Wisconsin Senate. I hope so anyhow, but
Response to crunch60 (Reply #22)
Sun Jun 10, 2012, 02:00 PM
97. Citizens United was not responsible for all the $$$ in this election
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:55 AM
18. Good points, great pics...
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Response to solarman350 (Reply #20)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 12:52 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
43. That was a great movie, I saw it a few years ago.
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 03:55 AM
21. Wisconsin Recalls Worked! Walker and the Koch Brothers Have Been Defanged!
 well |
Response to Andrew67 (Reply #21)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:44 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
41. Hi, welcome to DU. Btw, you don't have to repeat everything you see.
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 05:01 AM
25. thank you for this inspiring and beautiful op. we needed it.
Response to cali (Reply #25)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:39 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
45. Thank you ~ it didn't get much coverage in the press, so far anyhow.
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 06:20 AM
Scuba (26,783 posts)
26. Damn right we won. Thanks for posting.
Response to Scuba (Reply #26)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:07 AM
30. Tell me we won after Walker is driven out of office
Response to derby378 (Reply #30)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:48 AM
Scuba (26,783 posts)
33. You seem to be overlooking the fact we recalled three Repuke State Senators in the last 10 months...
Response to derby378 (Reply #30)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:24 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
36. No glossing over anything, including what the media glossed over, in fact reported incorrectly on,
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 06:24 AM
malaise (106,099 posts)
27. Great OP
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Bravo Wisconsinites!!
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 06:24 AM
blue neen (8,033 posts)
28. Giant K&R!
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Damn straight!
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:33 AM
32. Republicans are demanding a recount in the one district that they lost.
Response to shcrane71 (Reply #32)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:33 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
38. Yes, I thought about that right away. Dems supposedly out of 'anger' foolishly voted for Walker but
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:28 AM
lonestarnot (71,135 posts)
37. And tomorrow is another day.
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:40 AM
Uncle Joe (24,997 posts)
40. Kicked and recommended.
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Thanks for the thread, sabrina.
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:49 PM
librechik (25,032 posts)
46. I am so proud of you all! THANK YOU!!!!
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 02:58 PM
former9thward (6,435 posts)
47. Nothing wrong with a positive spin.
Response to former9thward (Reply #47)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 03:31 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
49. Yes, I believe Mark Miller explained that, but apparently he could call a special session, which
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 04:32 PM
53. I would rather FIGHT and Lose...
Response to bvar22 (Reply #53)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 04:52 PM
Doctor_J (26,390 posts)
54. And there you have the reason we continue to get stomped
Response to Doctor_J (Reply #54)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 07:21 PM
62. And surrendering BEFORE the fight guarantees WHAT?
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Surrendering CORE Democratic Values BEFORE the fight guarantees WHAT?
If we never FIGHT, we will ALWAYS lose. QED: The Last 3 years at some point we have to recognize that we don't really stand for them." --- Paul Wellstone 
photo by bvar22 Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed Solidarity! |
Response to bvar22 (Reply #53)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 06:11 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
60. Couldn't agree more, and the more we fight, the better we will get at it. Democrats are very rusty
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 04:54 PM
Doctor_J (26,390 posts)
55. I predicted on Tuesday that we would lose but be happy about it
Response to Doctor_J (Reply #55)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 05:02 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
58. Did you read the OP?? They did NOT lose. The took control of the State Senate
Response to sabrina 1 (Reply #58)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:31 PM
Doctor_J (26,390 posts)
83. Every account I have read says that Walker is still the governor
Response to Doctor_J (Reply #83)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 01:26 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
92. He's a lame duck. The People took away his Senate Majority. He now cannot do anything
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 04:59 PM
JNelson6563 (24,774 posts)
56. Thank you for this awesome post!
Response to JNelson6563 (Reply #56)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 05:04 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
59. I am in awe of them also, have been since they began their long fight against the massive
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 07:18 PM
Historic NY (19,745 posts)
61. Checkmate Wisconsin!! touche
Response to NS2012 (Reply #66)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:09 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
68. Walker has been check-mated. Sorry about that! I hear today
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the wealthy who poured money into this moron are whining about all they spent, and now they are left with a lame duck, possibly future indicted criminal on their hands.
Recalls, 'good for the economy and good for democracy'. But now they want to ban them! I guess they don't think I am delusional and it is their money after all 
Welcome to DU btw |
Response to NS2012 (Reply #69)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:39 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
74. Well, I wouldn't know anything about Walker supporters, who I consider to be too uneducated
Response to NS2012 (Reply #77)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:08 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
79. Well, that's your choice. I'm planning on staying on board and helping to sink
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the Koch Brothers ship. There's nothing naive about reporting on an actual victory. I know this is temporary and that the battle for the November elections will be hard. But nothing good ever came easy so that is not a deterrent.
But the facts are that last year, Walker had a Republican controlled State Senate and would have had it until next November had the people of Wisconsin not recalled, successfully, three of his buddies and replaced them with Democrats. That was not easy either, but they did it. Now on to the next.
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:26 PM
felix_numinous (3,249 posts)
70. Beautiful
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post!! Here's to hoping that WI spirit and attitude goes national!!
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Response to NS2012 (Reply #71)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:35 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
72. It has, in fact it has gone Global. First Wisconsin supported by the Arab Spring, remember that?
Response to NS2012 (Reply #73)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:52 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
76. Evil only wins when good people don't stand up to it. I'm sorry you have lost faith in
Response to NS2012 (Reply #80)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:20 PM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
82. Thank you, but I am just making sure that the truly awesome people of Wisconsin
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Last edited Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:21 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) get the credit they deserve, at least as far as I can. I'm sure you are a great person also, and I hope you don't give up. That's what they want people to do. Anyhow, thank you for the conversation, and for being so nice to someone who disagreed with you. That is awesome
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 09:44 PM
tosh (2,973 posts)
75. K&R!!
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Nice post!
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:02 PM
Politicub (5,869 posts)
78. Really needed to see this
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 10:15 PM
UTUSN (34,875 posts)
81. R#117 & K for, most excellent post n/t
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 11:05 PM
86. The next Senate session doesn't start until January 2013
Response to madville (Reply #86)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 12:22 AM
sabrina 1 (34,101 posts)
88. Well, as Mark Miller said, Walker could have called a special session had they kept control
Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Thu Jun 7, 2012, 11:08 PM
Generic Other (20,307 posts)
87. Stand tall Wisconsin!
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Walker will fall.
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Response to sabrina 1 (Original post)
Fri Jun 8, 2012, 12:38 AM
89. I hope that you're right. I hope that there is no Lieberman-type Democrat. n/t
