Brew City Brawler

Charlie Sykes, race baiter

Charlie took the to air this morning accusing the Dems of illegally getting minors to sign a recall petition. It came out over the course of the day that the two signers in question were in fact over 18 and their only crime was signing a recall petition while black. Does this lead Sykes to recant his libel? No.

"We eagerly await more credible documentation."

Here's your documentation.

Demonize black people, it's just what Charlie Sykes does.

True fact: Charlie's dad was a journalism professor.

 

Milwaukee economy was outpacing Chicago's ... pre-Walker

An interesting post at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank's Web site describes how job creation has been stronger in Milwaukee than Chicago, post-recession. And, in fact, had been proceeding apace prior to the fall election. The reason: a greater concentration of manufacturing jobs that benefited from an uptick in that sector.

However, it seems the Fibs may be catching up:

Given the two cities’ past history, Milwaukee is not likely to maintain its advantage over Chicago unless the strength in manufacturing continues to outpace that of the service sector. Indeed, in the past three months, the rate of employment growth in the largest employment sector in Chicago, professional and business services, has picked up, while manufacturing’s rate of employment growth has edged lower in Milwaukee.

What about the tools?

 

Charlie Sykes really shouldn't go around libeling people

Just ask Robert Miranda.

Rather than apologize for lying, Charlie Sykes doubles down.

Scott Walker bemoans state of the economy

Here's what Scott Walker had to say in 2010 (try not to laugh at the sight of Randy Hopper in the front row behind Desperado):

 

Are the tools working? Not so much. And about that balanced budget ...

 

Scott Walker bemoans state of the economy

Here's what Scott Walker had to say in 2010 (try not to laugh at the sight of Randy Hopper in the front row behind Desperado):

 

Are the tools working? Not so much. And about that balanced budget ...

 

Scott Walker and Jesus

Scott Walker: Wisconsinites cross the line by exercising 1st Amendment rights

Charlie Sykes, who, during the Tea Party summer said it was the right of Americans to tell their politicians to go to hell, spent the morning whipping his listeners into a froth that protesters would march in Scott Walker's neighborhood and pass his house. "Targeting private family homes." The wildly unpopular Walker, prompted by Sykes, said this tactic is "crossing the line." (the relevant part of the unfortunate exchange starts around 20:50). To top it off, he made a Gabby Giffords reference.

The Supreme Court, including Scalia, would disagree that it crosses a line.

"Although the town's streets are narrow and of a residential character, they are nevertheless traditional public fora ..." 

 

An injury to a dunce is an injury to all

Terry "Gooch" McGowan, head of Operating Engineers Local 139, suggests in his latest newsletter (p. 2) that some people hold unfair attitudes toward labor:

“Lazy union workers that just keep taking and demanding more.” 

He suggests that union members challenge these stereotypes:

So the next time you hear some of that rhetoric, tell them to stop their self-righteous whining and save it for when they are well into their retirement. See if there is enough left in Social Security to subsidize them after their 401k is exhaust- ed. Tell them how fortunate they are to have a safety net like Medicare (Gasp! A government health care program taking care of them). So each and every member has a great story to tell and a great product to sell.

A great idea. An even better one would be for Gooch to stop supporting Scott Walker.

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Scott Walker

You are now more unpopular than Jim Doyle was at the end of his term.

Jim Doyle disapproval, November 2010 (Table 12): 54.2 percent.

Scott Walker disapproval, October 2011 (Question 11): 56 percent.

"And many more."

Source: WPRI

Scott Walker losing enthusiasm gap, WPRI says

According to the latest poll by the right-wing WPRI, 56 percent of people disapprove of the job Scott Walker's doing as governor while 42 percent approve. The real story is that 45 percent of people strongly disapprove of Scott Walker ... while only 24 percent strongly approve.

Now, that doesn't mean that a recall election will succeed (though it definitely means that Walker opponents will get the signatures). Wisconsinites oppose a recall 47-45 and crosstabs show 21 percent of Democrats aren't in favor of a recall nor are a majority of independents ... at this point.

But that 21 point gap has to be concerning to Walker, who, as soon as recall papers are filed, will start to raise tens of millions to fund a disinformation campaign the likes of which has never been seen in Wisconsin. Will it be enought to move the needle? He's already lost 45 percent of the state.

For those keeping score at home, in November 2010 21 percent of Wisconsinites had a very favorable opinion of Walker while 19 percent had a very unfavorable opinion (total favs-unfavs were 45-35). This shows a) the Democrats ran an amazingly ineffectual campaign against Walker and b) Scott Walker has done a heckuva job over the past year.