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Related: About this forumDemocratic Lawmaker Takes Frustrations To Facebook During 'Full Of Shit' Scott Walker Speech
A Wisconsin lawmaker took to Facebook to voice her frustrations during Gov. Scott Walker's (R) State of the State address on Wednesday evening.
State Rep. Christine Sinicki, a Democrat from Milwaukee, repeatedly posted to her Facebook page during Walker's speech. The messages were highly critical of the Republican governor's address.
"OMG...this speech is so full of shit. Wish I could get up and walk out," Sinicki wrote.
"Bottom line..the rich get richer and the poor and middle class continue to get kicked in the butt," she wrote in a second status update.
Later, after news reports emerged highlighting Sinicki's remarks, she again took to Facebook to defend her remarks, and clarify that her intent was not to attack Walker himself, but his message:
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All right Christine! Speaking Truth to Power.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)davidthegnome
(2,983 posts)It's really hard for someone in her position to talk honestly about how she feels - and I applaud her for having the courage to do so. Wonderful story - thank you for sharing.
Squinch
(50,949 posts)Cha
(297,150 posts)I should friend request her on FB..
tblue
(16,350 posts)We post messages like that all the time. Good for her!
VWolf
(3,944 posts)abq e streeter
(7,658 posts)lark
(23,091 posts)Doesn't she know that women are supposed to be seen and not heard?
LordshipLadyship
(405 posts)My husband says women should be obscene and not heard. Fortunately he's liberal, pro women's rights and likes to tease me.