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PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
9. From a discussion on FB
Sat Jun 2, 2012, 08:04 AM
Jun 2012
http://www.facebook.com/recalldarling/posts/364823916906192

"I got a piece of mail today from the Greater Wisconsin Political Fund. It says, "Dear Registered Voter: Who votes is public record!" They state that they are taking a new approach and publicizing who does and does not vote. Then it lists my neighbors by name and address and whether or not they voted in 08 and 10. I thought wth? Who could possibly try to intimidate voters like this so I googled them. Imagine my surprize at what I found. Greater WI political fund was established by the Greater WI Committee http://www.greaterwisconsin.org/ which is a liberal grassroots organization. What were they thinking? This is the kind of crap that the Verify the Recall idiots do....the worse part is that it could have been done very positively....call out to folks to remind their neighbors to vote. BTW, the only guy who didn't vote in both elections has been dead since early 2008. Bet his widow is just thrilled to see him listed as a non-voter. "

"This type of thing, the actions of the verify people and Janesville people truly sends shivers down my spine. I don't care which party does it. These kinds of actions create the kind of atmosphere so many died to overcome in Europe during WWII. Rather than cultivating strong bonds between neighbors, they cultivate an attitude of fear."

"They revealed the full name and address of a domestic violence victim (acquaintance of mine) who was on the lay-low. Whatever their motives, they are ham fisted fools. Is there ANYONE in this state who can take the concerns of women seriously?"

Ugh... bad stuff.
We just got the same one. snacker Jun 2012 #1
Here's the text, this is beyond a little creepy it borders on intimidating HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #2
Re: Greater Wisconsin Committee... HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #3
They did an issue ad against Walker during the 2010 election. AllyCat Jun 2012 #37
This was mentioned on WPR this afternoon dragonlady Jun 2012 #42
Invasive arjaywis Jun 2012 #4
Welcome to DU, arjaywis. Skinner Jun 2012 #10
Website xoff Jun 2012 #5
Welcome to DU, xoff. Skinner Jun 2012 #11
To Xoff, one of the board members of Greater Wisconsin dragonlady Jun 2012 #12
I didn't like it either - too Big Brotherish Poiuyt Jun 2012 #6
My name is listed on the flyers sent in our neighborhood ms.helle Jun 2012 #7
are we SURE they're basically Democratic? colbey Jun 2012 #8
Please volunteer on Monday colbey. AllyCat Jun 2012 #38
From a discussion on FB PeaceNikki Jun 2012 #9
Concern about this topic JimZ Jun 2012 #13
I feel the same way, as a tool for GOTV, embarrassment is counter-productive. HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #18
Could this be one of the Republican dirty tricks? Others have asked this as well. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #26
The fact that anyone votes or does not vote has never been private information. sybylla Jun 2012 #33
Response to #33 JimZ Jun 2012 #39
Kudos, Jim. I expect no less from teachers. sybylla Jun 2012 #43
My wife received one. I was not listed on it for whatever reason. Ed Suspicious Jun 2012 #14
Are there different mailings? RJLange Jun 2012 #15
I think mine was specific for this block of homes, but I don't think it's from one database HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #19
Post removed Post removed Jun 2012 #16
What's your point? RJLange Jun 2012 #17
Information I did find. rolandgeorg Jun 2012 #20
One and only one name? If she is just a treasurer, this seems odd. AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #25
I SMELL A KOCH!! bleaucheeseWI Jun 2012 #21
Check you garbage, there are some really bad things that smell like Koch. HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #22
true... it could be a dirty trick OKNancy Jun 2012 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author rolandgeorg Jun 2012 #24
In the interests of finding who is responsible for this.... rolandgeorg Jun 2012 #27
Very unreliable information ALASKAMOM Jun 2012 #28
Good post. Welcome to DU. Scuba Jun 2012 #29
contact information for this organization bellisimo Jun 2012 #30
Contact information for this organization rolandgeorg Jun 2012 #31
Its United Steelworkers. At least it looks like their logo to me. undeterred Jun 2012 #32
Well, that's the logo under the return address but it also says HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #34
True. undeterred Jun 2012 #35
OK, I found this in an MSNBC story, Greater Wisconsin got $900K from Dem Govs Association and $500K HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #36
Thanks for the research validating the group lam Jun 2012 #40
Welcome to DU, Iam. Skinner Jun 2012 #41
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