Wisconsin
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In the 16 months since Scott Walker was sworn in as Governor of Wisconsin, there has been a sea change here, an awakening of the decent, honest People who simply refused to allow his raping of our State continue. They may have joined the fray because of Walker's attack on collective bargaining, or his attacks on education, healthcare, women's rights or perhaps the environment. Or maybe it was the corruption that caused them to see the light.
But see the light they have. They know what this fight is about. They know that the right wing is trying to use Wisconsin as yeast for their awful infection. They're trying to dismantle democracy, and it's plain as your face.
They have made it harder to work, harder to get healthcare, harder to educate your children, harder to care for your parents.
They have made it harder to vote.
They have, with supreme arrogance, flaunted their ugliness.
While the outcome of this historic event is uncertain, I will stick my neck out on the following:
---There will some kind of election screwup in Waukesha, Washington or Outagamie County, despite the best efforts of PeaceNikki and others.
---There will be incidents of voter intimidation and ugliness in Milwaukee, and elsewhere in the State.
---Democrats will win two or more of the four State Senate seats up for grabs, giving them control of that chamber (only one win is needed).
---Tom Barrett will beat Scott Walker with a nice margin. The "free press" will be shocked. Walker will cry foul and try to tie things up as long as he can. In the end, he will be out on his ass, awaiting indictment.
Thanks to each and every one of you who has helped in large or small ways. The good People of Wisconsin appreciate your support.
Together, we are making this happen.
Scuba
(seen Friday at the Concert/Rally in Madison: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10843061 )
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shcrane71
(1,721 posts)Thanks so much Scuba!
CrispyQ
(36,509 posts)I hope you're right, Scuba!
Gothmog
(145,554 posts)I also love your sign
madrchsod
(58,162 posts)i`m thinking about 2-5%.
what ever the outcome tomorrow.........everyone who worked on the recall should feel proud of what they have done.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)For the life of me, I can't understand why it's even close. Yeah, there's obviously a ton of money that the Right is spending, marianating the Wisconscin electorate in their anti-Democratic propaganda. But that very influx of money ought to be reason enough for the bottom 95% there to understand that the Wisc. Republican Party is not working in their interests. I truly hope that Democrats/progressives/liberals/Independents are energized and can send these criminals an overwhelming message that the Republican agenda for this country stops in Wisconsin.
DumbBassRepublicans
(144 posts)You are ABSOLUTELY correct, Old and in the Way.. (LOL... I AM old, and in the way...)
I don't understand why the recall effort isn't 20 - 30 points ahead..??!!
BIG MONEY has had that much influence, I guess....
Sad, really sad. If walker wins, we'll NEVER here the end of it.
And that will be just the beginning of a nationwide campaign against unions, women, minorities, etc.
(as if that hasn't STARTED already....??!!)
I can't believe President Obama hasn't shown up there....??!!
Well, maybe we'll pull it out, anyway....
GOOD LUCK WISCONSIN RECALL SUPPORTERS...!!!!!
deutsey
(20,166 posts)Too many Americans have been conditioned to see themselves as consumers rather than citizens, I guess. If you're a consumer, the interests of wealth impresses you because for a consumer money=power; if you're a citizen, the interests of the commonwealth defines who you are and voting with others to support the common good=power.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)madashelltoo
(1,699 posts)I'm sending up plenty for you, Wisconsin. Check him (Walker) off!
berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)alterfurz
(2,474 posts)first the pink slip, then the orange jumpsuit!
lastlib
(23,286 posts)zbdent
(35,392 posts)Walker loses: "Scott Walker fought a gallant, but ultimately, futile close battle ..."
Walker wins: "Embattled governor Scott Walker was victorious in a vicious battle which nearly destroyed his tenure ..."
Just a guess ...
Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)Also lovin' that Walkers days as a public servant are just about over!
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Perhaps positive thinking will bring a positive outcome.
abelenkpe
(9,933 posts)a kennedy
(29,706 posts)thank you for ALL you and the dedicated Wisconsinites have done. Bravo.
tabatha
(18,795 posts)And the sign is awesome. It has been my contention that the Kochs are trending this country to --- all the money at the top, authoritarian corruption and cheating, everyone else badly paid and slaves - like Gaddafi's, Mubarak's and Assad's rules.
PlanetBev
(4,104 posts)What the hell?
Am I supposed to believe that Wisconsin Democrats like an anti-choice, union-busting corporate tool who is dedicated to turning America into a fiefdom?
Please tell me I'm hearing wrong...
Jimbo S
(2,960 posts)Scott Walker is the Tea Party rock star. Similar to Obama four years ago.
This election is not so much Walker vs Barrett, but more like Walker vs. Anyone-But-Walker. Similar to 2004 when it was Bush vs ABB, and we know how that turned out.
geardaddy
(24,931 posts)WillParkinson
(16,862 posts)Best of luck to all of us in Wisconsin!
liberal from boston
(856 posts)Prayers and thoughts tomorrow for victory & Walker will be recalled!!! Wisconsin you are an inspiration to all Americans!!!
lastlib
(23,286 posts)Truly, I believe we owe you Wisconsinites and others who have worked so hard to bring about the victory we're anticipating tomorrow--we owe you everything!! Your tireless efforts will save millions of Americans, not just Wisconsinites, a chance at a decent future. A brighter day is coming, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
P.S. LOVE that sign!!!
onlyadream
(2,167 posts)I'm going to be holding my breath all day tomorrow! From what I read today, Walker is leading in more polls than not, and that makes me very nervous. Hopefully it's just BS.
BTW, love the sign.
AllyCat
(16,222 posts)I work. I talk. I vote. Make it so Number 1
cleansweeper2
(4 posts)Best of luck to ya !! Repub's are making it hard on the teachers down here too,but this being a "Right to Work" state, makes it hard for them to fight..
bvar22
(39,909 posts)I am visualizing this victory with you.
TxVietVet
(1,905 posts)I lived in Wisconsin for over 20 years. The way to change things in Wisconsin is to shut down the hate talkers like butthead Belling and Charlie "the adulterer" Sikes.
My union brothers would listen to those clowns and believe every lie they spewed out. The also loved druggie limbaugh.
I was an active supporter of progressive Democrats in Wisconsin. I left when Wanker was elected. I believe actions by the conservanazis in Waukesha County gave Wanker the election.
Good luck, Wisconsin. If Barrett loses, the criminal Wanker will unleash more conservanzis plans to destroy all your jobs.
Hey, don't look at me. I have never, ever voted for a conservanazi. I support Democratic candidates, but not the Democratic National Party.
Now you see why. The party wouldn't help Barrett or the people of Wisconsin. A f*ckin' shame.
progress2k12nbynd
(221 posts)No matter who wins, the other side will claim it was stolen. It wouldn't be an American election without that anymore.
Jimbo S
(2,960 posts)Unfortunately, I think it's Walker by three points. A narrower victory than 2010. But, I've been pleasantly surprised before. I didn't think 540,000 sigs would be collected after a one year wait (we got 950,000). So who knows what happens Tuesday?
Samantha
(9,314 posts)but I am not sure Barrett will win by a wide margin. I believe he can; I just do not feel that confident he will. I think maybe a 3 point margin. But absolutely nothing would surprise me, even a 7 to 10 point margin.
I don't know why, but I have been thinking the Dems would win two of the contests and retake control. I believe this will happen, and that alone would be magnificent because if we are wrong about a Barrett win, just taking two of those Republican seats can change the control factor.
So I will end praying you are correct, and I do hope your thoughts about the margin of a Barrett win are correct, and that my statement is no so much so....
Sam
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)for all of your hard work. Love the sign!
Will think of all my fellow DUers tomorrow night, and you, of course, as a poster who's OPs I always click open!
Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)Is that YOU in the photo? Hopeful, beautiful young woman.
K&R for her, for the sign, for victory in Wisconsin.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)onethatcares
(16,184 posts)the msn homepage says effort to oust walker is fading,: like they would say anything else.
My best wishes and thoughts to Wisconsin today,
GO BADGERS>
eowyn_of_rohan
(5,858 posts)Thank you for your good wishes and support!
BlueIris
(29,135 posts)ewagner
(18,964 posts)this time I'm praying you're right...
If Walker wins the message across the nation will be "money buys everything..including souls..."
Thanks to you Scuba...you're a real patriot and I'm proud to share this Wonderful State of Wisconsin with you!
myrna minx
(22,772 posts)kag
(4,079 posts)Today, We are all Badgers!
corkhead
(6,119 posts)Old Codger
(4,205 posts)I posted this hope a while back, the perfect end to this would be for walker to be on stage giving his concession statement and the FBI to arrest him then and there.
Domingo Tavella
(41 posts)Contact with reality, however bitter, is preferable to the sweetness of dreams the chances that Walker will lose today (I am writing this at 9am Pacific Time) are almost nil. It is more important to understand why Walker will win than to lament the consequences. The American culture is much more in line with the far right than most find it comfortable to admit. More on this later.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)Regarding reality, why do you think it is that conservatives are happier with easy lies than hard truths?
Domingo Tavella
(41 posts)My "rationality" is the price of futures contracts that favor Walker by more than 10 to 1. As for conservatives being happier, this is because they live in a society where they are the majority and feel accepted and respected, and their brains don't get in the way of their emotions.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)will not inexplicably shift red as we saw in the Supreme Court special election, and that will make all the difference.
Of course, this assumes elections are not rigged by the rich and powerful.
AllyCat
(16,222 posts)HUGE lines in my small city. I have never waited to vote here, not even for a Presidential election. Milwaukee is calling for more ballots and poll workers. 80% turnout expected in Dane County. I'm usually about #15-30 when I vote. Today, I was #199 with an enormous line out the door and into the parking lot as we exited. Poll workers were handed a medium sized box with absentee ballots to start "when there was down-time". The man who handed them to the workers said there were many more boxes to come. Wow.
sonias
(18,063 posts)Please make it so. We are so proud of all of your hard work. You've never given up and never backed down.
May the force of positive change be with you. Your victory is well deserved.