So what's happening in Wisconsin right now?

DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 05:37 PM
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So what's happening in Wisconsin right now?

I can't seem to find any major news source right now.

Anyone here still OTG in Madison?

Are the protests still happening today?

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Pharaoh

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Mon Mar-07-11 05:37 PM
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1. Walker is being a dickhead as usual

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/walker-accuses-dems-of-secret-phone-calls-with-special-interest-backers.php?ref=fpa

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 05:38 PM
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2. Haha yea I read that..

No surprise there haha.

I just wanted to know if people are still out front of the Capitol.. or in the rotunda or something

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emulatorloo

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Mon Mar-07-11 05:45 PM
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3. "Walker attacks Dems, succeeds in making them more resolved to hold out"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x624281

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 05:50 PM
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4. Nice!

But where are the protesters!!

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Matariki

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:01 PM
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5. DFab420 - I've had the same question for the past two weeks.

The news has mostly sucked on this - it's a huge important story that they are conspicuously ignoring.

I've been getting lot of to the minute info on twitter searching #wiunion

To quote someone there - I can't believe I have to watch history being covered on some dude's iPhone.

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:26 PM
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12. Thank you!

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Pharaoh

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:25 PM
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9. Yes they are

in smaller numbers, some people are still camping outside the capital

Planning a huge rally Saturday. Farmers are going to be driving there tractors to the square in a show of solidarity.

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:27 PM
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13. Good to hear!

I can't wait for the Trailercade!!

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malaise

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:02 PM
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6. Walker has lost all the Independents

Union support is in the high 50s.

Walker fucked up big time. Tomorrow the tractors head for town. I can't wait.

Bravo Wisconsinites!!

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Myrina

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:09 PM
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7. isthmus.com is an alt-newsite from Madison ...

:hi:

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:26 PM
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11. TY!! n/t

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tallahasseedem

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:12 PM
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8. Please don't ask petty questions like that...

Real 'murikans are trying to follow Charlie Sheen's antics.

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:26 PM
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10. lol! n/t

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Rex

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:27 PM
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14. Obama is on his way there!

JK.

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:32 PM
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15. God I hope not!!

Edited on Mon Mar-07-11 06:33 PM by DFab420

He's doing the right thing by the workers.

This is their fight, and they are strong enough.

If Walker wants to take it to the next level, by calling in the guard, or arresting protesters/senators, then maybe I would want Obama to step in personally.

However the moment he does this goes back to Dem vs Repub. Not workers vs. the KocHs

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Myrina

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:49 PM
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16. +10

Faux would cream themselves if POTUS showed up ... all the nutters would make this all about him instead of it being the issue of Walker-being-a-corporate-tool.

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ClassWarrior

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:49 PM
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17. Supper's almost ready.

Recall efforts continue. Not sure about Madison.

NGU.

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DFab420

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:50 PM
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18. Really?

What's for dinner?

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ClassWarrior

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:52 PM
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19. Mmmmm...

Ground Italian sausage with tomato sauce on Italian bread, with mozz cheese melted on top.

Mmmmm...

NGU.

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savalez

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Mon Mar-07-11 06:55 PM
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20. Try this site

http://uppitywis.org/

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