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9/28 Open Thread

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We have a pretty good idea what’s going to happen today. After reading here and surfing the reports of the various talking heads Kavanaugh doesn’t have the temperament for the position(USSC) The Times did a quick poll and Kavanaugh lost 6 more points for support -not that what the people think matters. The American bar assc. basically said that this should be on hold until the FBI can look into the allegations. One Jesuit newspaper pulled their endorsement completely. Even though Judges are supposed to be neutral when Kavanaugh went off about the Trump election, Clintons, the Dems etc he … Continue reading →

Evers leads Walker in PPP Poll and 9/8 OT

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I’m over due for an OT so here goes. Liberal group’s poll shows Wisconsin governor’s race in dead heat, with slight Evers lead The Wisconsin gubernatorial race remains close, with a new poll showing Democrat Tony Evers leading Republican Gov. Scott Walker by four percentage points. The poll, conducted by the liberal firm Public Policy Polling, was commissioned by the High Ground Action Fund, a Milwaukee-based group that supports liberal and Democratic candidates and causes. Evers’ campaign has also commissioned polls from PPP, according to its July 2018 finance report, which listed two payments to the firm in January and … Continue reading →

4/14 Open Thread -Bob Dylan “Masters of War”

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Well, we all knew Trump would telegraph a response to Syria so what did we exactly accomplish last night for the $250 million in military hardware? I’m sure Russia and Assad had all their “weapons” away from harms way. In other news the MIC’s of Russia,China and America stocks open higher on Monday and patting each other on the back for a job well done. I look forward to the day that War isn’t the human condition just don’t think i’ll live to see it. Maybe the grand kids will do better if theirs a planet left for them. Feel … Continue reading →

Breaking news from WI

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Rebecca Dallet was elected to the WI supreme court tonight. With only 44% of the vote in she has a 70,000 vote lead and could be a ass kicking of the Walker -Koch Trump adjenda when the counting is done. Also Walker-Kochs idea to eliminate the state treasurer was shot down by over 115 thousand votes. Sadly Walker still owns the WISC 4-3 but hey it was 5-2 getting better though. The Blue wave in Wi????

3/30 Open Thread

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Breaking News Trump to resign Presidency to buy the weather channel!!! Aparenty Trump wants to become a Storm(y) chaser. OK Fellow Tpw’ers feeble attempt at an April fools joke 🙂 Anyway a YUGE T&R to all TPW land as I enjoy everyone’s contribution since LD created the TPW!!!! Young people run from Trump in new AP-NORC poll < NEW YORK — A majority of young people believe President Donald Trump is racist, dishonest and “mentally unfit” for office, according to a new survey that finds the nation’s youngest potential voters are more concerned about the Republican’s performance in the White … Continue reading →

2/25 Open Thread

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Good morning TPW land,Just thought I would kick off a Sunday Open Thread. Here’s a link to Bernies visit in Green Bay last night. About a 1000 people showed up. If the link works plenty of pictures as well. https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2018/02/24/sanders-returns-wisconsin/360874002/ The Republican-NRA idea of investing in education, … Continue reading →

12/23 Open Thread

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Morning TPW’ers. Today starts Christmas preparation’s(cooking) and travel for some and a break for politics for others. I plan on staying quiet when I get with the Mrs. family that are R’s and a few die hard Trumpcorp supporters unless they start something. Me I deliberately leave my copy of “Our Revolution” in plain site on the coffee table so they see it when they vist my home any time of the year(subtle hint). So Merry Christmas to all my fellow TPW,ers and hope all have a blast with their friends and family. So here’s a couple articles to get … Continue reading →

The 14 points of Fascism and 10/21 Open Thread.

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This information has been done on several websites over the years. thought it might be time for a follow up considering the events that have taken place under Trumpcorp. I will add some thoughts in bold for each point. Feel free to add your own examples and have a great weekend. The 14 points of Fascism 1.Powerful and Continuing Nationalism Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays Trumpcorp and the NFL, Their are more important issues to … Continue reading →

9/22 Open Thread

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Hello all thought i would take LD’s thought from his BNR today and put up an open thread, Here’s to a speedy recovery LD. Thought Bernie’s speech was one of his best ever and certainly better than anything Trumpcorp has delivered to this point. Still hoping that this IS a prelude to a 2020 run. He’s following the template that most candidates do as a prelude but its a long way off yet. I’m hopeful though. Here’s a couple links to a couple topics recently covered here. Wisconsin won’t be Foxconned for long Capital times editorial. http://host.madison.com/ct/opinion/editorial/editorial-wisconsin-won-t-be-foxconned-for-long/article_0ddbeaff-f3c6-57a6-8368-5bd3330dc39b.html Just how incompetent … Continue reading →

Here’s What Happened When I tried to Freeze my Credit Record with Equifax

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Here’s the link to the article about the Equifax credit hack (this basically is my experience ): http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/14/pf/equifax-freeze-my-credit/index.html?iid=hp-grid-dom It’s a long read but this link shows the frustration that many American’s are having with this breech which will basically be a lifetime of worry for a lot of us. I have basically froze all my credit reports and the Mrs’ credit reports with the exception of Equifax -you just cant get thru right now; so unbelievable bullshit meme applies. I choose this option because I’m at the age where I don’t take out many loans any more and getting close … Continue reading →

“Ten Reasons Why Bernie Sanders Must Be Stopped” & Sunday 8/27 O T

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Morning all- Cross post from WOTB thought I pass it along as the neolibs are up to their old tricks as far as Bernie is concerned. The poster of this article over their made a good response. Its a long read but i think worth it.Bernie is trying to save the country and the planet not destroy it like the Neolibs and Neocons. The battle will be long and hard until either the neolibs die off not to be cruel but that’s the only way they will give up power or are replaced by Berniecrats via the vote. Anyway hope … Continue reading →

Nissan workers reject UAW in Mississippi & 8/5 Open thread

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Hello all. Bad news for the UAW from Mississippi. but then again this was a tough nut for any union to crack. Lets face it The UAW has some of their own problems to clean up before their trusted again. Read on at the like below. https://www.yahoo.com/news/workers-mississippi-nissan-plant-casting-072418749.html A new sign on the entrance of the White House And a meme of course … Continue reading →

The HMO Act of 1973 and 7/22 Open Thread

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Morning all. With the disaster of health care today I always wondered why when I was in my teens working part time jobs about 20-25 hours a week I got health care free from my employer. I found my answer -some self education perhaps. I would imagine that every health care giant CEO has a picture of Richard Nixon in their office. Did you know that before 1973 it was illegal in the US to profit off of health care. The Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973 passed by Nixon changed everything. Is the health insurance business a racket? Yes, … Continue reading →

All you wanted to know about the Koch Bros and 7/15 open thread

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Morning all. This is for those who don’t know the back ground of the Koch Bros. They are also the founders of Americans for (the 1%s) prosperity and now count the State of Wisconsin as one of their subsidiaries since they bought the elections of the WI supreme court and of course installed Walker as their puppet CEO in WI. They also support the Club for (The 1%s) Growth in Wi as well. 1. The family’s $100 billion fortune comes mostly from a massive network of oil and gas pipelines, and investments in other polluting industries like paper and plastics. … Continue reading →

7/1 Open Thread

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Kicking off the holiday weekend for a lot of you. Since work has been really crazy the last few months (and a few more to go) I want to thank all as you as links and comments have kept me informed. Usually do a quick fly by at night just up voting. so happy 4th to all and a couple of links to start the day. The World’s Most Reputable Countries In 2017: The U.S. Feels The Trump Effect: Were now 38th the next president will be going on a would wide apology tour once Trump is done to repair … Continue reading →