James Troupis, a friend and Great American is teaching law in Russia.
Fascinating reading on his blog. Brings tears to your eyes to realize how much our freedom means to the Russians.
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Court elections give voters needed voice
By Maureen Martin
The polls had barely closed in Wisconsin ’s judicial election — in which the conservative beat the liberal for the second time in a row — when liberals began calling the election a “tragedy ” in a “broken ” judicial system and vowed to fix it. But the system ain ‘t broke. Actually, the election was a stellar example of democracy in action.
In the wake of the Supreme Court election April 1, some folks have argued we should stop electing judges. Here’s a little history from the Wisconsin Bar Association.
Electing judges was considered a reform in 1846. The first draft of the Wisconsin Constitution included a provision that all judges stand for
election. That was an alternative to the appointment systems of the Eastern states.
The first state constitution was rejected by voters due to a series of radical reforms for that era - women’s suffrage, a referendum for
African American Suffrage, a ban on banking, etc. The provision requiring an elected judiciary was included in the second draft of the Constitution in 1848 that was approved by the voters.So, judicial elections were not only envisioned by our founders, but those elections were a high priority.“Several of the reforms that the Barnburners succeeded in pushing through the convention, most notably a provision that the state’s judges
would be chosen by the people rather than the governor or legislature, generated little controversy.”Read the whole story at the link below.
http://www.wisbar.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Wisconsin_s_legal_history
Thomas Paine said may years ago of Americans like Mark Gundrum:
These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
What Is ACORN?
ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, is the nation’s largest community organization of low- and moderate-income families, working together for social justice and stronger communities.
National Education Association
1201 16th Street NW
Washington, DC
What is Rootscamp?
RootsCampDC an “un-conference” where you set the agenda and lead the sessions. RootsCampDC is for people who played a role in the 2008 elections and are prepared to share with others innovations, failures, old wisdom and new discoveries.
Seems like ACORN or affliated groups are up to it again - this time there may be someone watching over thier shoulders.
You may remember that Robert Doeckel from Progress Now/One Wisconsin Now responded to my challenge to have video cameras and volunteers from his organization and mine at 100 polling places on election day and post to YouTube any mischief.
“and video cameras at the polls are just another right-wing voter intimidation tactic. i’ll be glad to share with you our reports of intimidation and misinformation to get voters to stay home.” Robert Doeckel
Seems like Robert and his friends are in training. Rootscamp Attendees
I trust Robert and all the attendees are planning on Doing The Right Thing. Yeh Right!
(Isn’t it interesting that Progress Now and One Wisconsin Now has same template for web site. Wonder where they get their money from? - George where are you?)
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has reported that State Representative Mark Pocan requested assurances from the State Department of Revenue that “businesses do not deduct political contributions to groups that run third-party independent campaign ads…”
Pocan said the state’s largest business group, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, which ran some of those independent Supreme Court election ads, has solicited contributions from businesses to pay for the TV ads and other efforts to decide elections
I am sure Representative Pocan wanted to Do The Right Thing to make sure the ads that ran against Judge Mike Gableman were not funded by illegally deducted contributions. Ya Right.
WMC spokesman Jim Pugh said all its member businesses are told any contributions they make for political ads run by its political arm, WMC Issues Mobililization Council Inc., ads are not tax-deductible.
Dr. Wasserman should Do The Right Thing - Drop out of the race for the State Senate.
If these are the tactics he and Decker will use it would be better for him to drop out now then incur the wrath of the voters in November. Debate the issues - disagree on how to solve the problems facing the state - but do it without stooping to the lowest form of political sleaze ever to be seen in Wisconsin’s history.
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this morning.
Misinformation was “getting spread for political purposes,” said Darling, 63, of River Hills. “It was an issue that (Capitol) people are talking about.”
In the news release issued Wednesday, Darling accused her opponent, Democratic Rep. Sheldon Wasserman of Milwaukee and Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker (D-Weston) of spreading rumors that she had health problems.
I got an email from my state representative this morning - Mark Gundrum.
Give everyone my best.
From the land of sand, sun and Iranian rockets,
Mark Gundrum
As the State Director of Americans for Prosperity it is my job to build a state wide network of grass roots activist in Wisconsin.
We have a bumper strip - “I AM AFP”.
What a thrill for me yesterday when travelling to Chetek that a truck pulls along side me - honking his horn - and proudly waves his “I AM AFP” bumper strip in the window.
He is going to Do The Right Thing.
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