wisconsin senator calls for walker to resign

[rdking647]

the last paragraph says it all

Governor Walker, this tape would make Richard Nixon blush. If the recording and the
items discussed by you are indeed your plans, you have no business being in public office
in our State, and should resign.

http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/large/110223_Carpenter_letter.pdf

[Dappleganger]

1. Ah, this is beautiful...

exactly how things should be done!

Edited to add: Welcome to DU! :hi:

[roguevalley]

11. awesomely tremendously spectacularly wow. Hows that for bad

grammar? I love this country sometimes.

[L. Coyote]

20. Full Text

February 23, 2011
Governor Scott Walker
Wisconsin State Capitol

Dear Governor Walker,

I am informed that a tape recording has been released in which you apparently held an
extensive discussion with someone you believed to be your campaign supporter, David
Koch. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel states that the caller was actually a reporter,
pretending to be David Koch, and it has posted a transcript of the recording. It appears
that you admit the call occurred, and have not contested the authenticity of transcript.

David Koch is the billionaire businessman who reportedly contributed thousands to your
campaign and who the media claims is a key source of funding for shadowy political
groups that spend hundreds of thousands of dollars attacking your political adversaries in
our state.

At a historic moment in our State’s history, brought on by your refusal to compromise
with elected officials regarding the elimination of worker’s rights, you still refuse to talk
with Democratic legislators. However, you apparently have no problem taking a phone
call from “Mr. Koch” and to:

• Discuss your strategy to lay off public workers to seek partisan advantage to pass
your agenda;

• Discuss your plan to lure Democratic legislators to the Capitol on the pretext of
negotiation, but then state that you would never actually negotiate;

• Discuss your plan to use the pretext of negotiation to get a quorum for legislative
fiscal action that Republicans so far have not been able to do;

• Discuss that you considered the “planting” of paid troublemakers into the
peaceful protests at our Capitol; and to

• Give your enthusiastic acceptance to an offer from “Koch” to fly you out on a
vacation to show you a “good time” once you “crush these bastards.” Your
response was “That would be outstanding…” Given that Koch’s businesses could
reap vast rewards with the ‘no bid’ sale of the Wisconsin’s power plants that you
propose in your budget repair bill, this response is severely troubling.

Governor Walker, this tape would make Richard Nixon blush. If the recording and the
items discussed by you are indeed your plans, you have no business being in public office
in our State, and should resign.

Sincerely,

(signed "Tim")
Tim Carpenter
State Senator

[floriduck]

51. This is what corporate money buys.

A puppet who is incapable of thinking rationally for himself. He has one objective-do whatever my corporate sponsor wants me to do. The new Republicans will soon be wearing clothing that will make them look like NASCAR vehicles.

[Left Brain]

58. I love that pup of yours,

His pic always makes me smile. Our dachsie had surgery on 4 bad discs last spring, and he's still not walking :-( But he is a happy -- and very loved -- boy.

[spanone]

2. k&r

[kentuck]

3. No doubt...

he won by fraud and deceit.

[elocs]

30. No, he won because for hundreds of thousands of people it was not important enough to vote.

Over 800,000 fewer people voted in last November's election here than voted in 2008. Granted, 2008 was a presidential election, but the vote for the Republican Walker was 90% of the votes that McCain received. Walker won by less than 125,000 votes.

So, guess who it was who couldn't be bothered to vote here last November?

[Myrina]

35. ... did 800k less VOTE, or were 800k fewer votes COUNTED?

:shrug: it's a serious question, I really didn't pay close attention to WI last cycle.

[elocs]

55. I am confident about votes counted here in WI. Check this link about state voting equipment:

http://www.ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/State_by_State_Voting_Equipment

Wisconsin is in this category: "These states employ Direct Recording Electronic Method in their voting systems and do not require a Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail when conducting elections."

Here in La Crosse we us optical scan which has a paper ballot which can be recounted.

[bdamomma]

37. and bigtime donation money given to him by Koch brothers too.

[Plucketeer]

46. I think we can expect Koch "spills"

to leave stains on LOTS of things political in coming times! :spray:

[Newest Reality]

4. Wow! Good find.

Useful to know.

Welcome to DU!

[malaise]

5. K & R

Keep 'em coming!!

[ladywnch]

6. it is a thing of beauty. n/t

[FLyellowdog]

7. I hope the tape really exists.nt

[shraby]

41. The tape really exists and Walker's chief of staff has verified

that Walker did indeed talk to "Koch". Walker has not denied it either.

[RagAss]

8. Good work and Welcome to DU !

[Lint Head]

9. Walker has already admitted it was him by talking about it.

He confessed. He intended to take a bribe to push the Koch agenda.
There should be an investigation of Walker and Koch.

I'm popping corn right now getting ready for the show.

[rdking647]

12. hes spinning

i love hows walker is trying to spin his way out of it.. Im in contact with a reporter in madison and she thinks this is the kind of thing that could cripple walker.after all not all of the GOP senators are in safe GOP districts.. This letter should be reposted everywhere possible. the more publicity it gets the better. ed shultz and rachael maddow should definitely get a copy

[dgibby]

54. Make enough for all of us!

I heard on one of the talk shows last night (Ed, I think, but don't hold me to it) that there is going to be an investigation re: possible criminal and ethical violations against Walker. Can't wait!

[GodlessBiker]

10. K&R.

[Oceansaway]

13. k & r...nt

[rdking647]

14. send to ed shultz and rachel maddow

this should be sent out to as many progressive sites as possible.. the more people calling for walker to quit the better.

[Berserker]

15. I sent it to Big Ed

Thanks for posting this.

[DonCoquixote]

16. The real proof walker stepped in it

Is when our fascist governor rick scott backed away from an open attempt to take away collective bargaining. Keep in mind, this is the guy that stole a billion dollars from medicare.

[1monster]

61. Who'da thunk that we in Florida would have cause to be greatful to a

lunkheaded tin ear like Scott Walker?

[Synnical]

17. No Business Being in Public Office

Because he's not conducting the People's Business; rather his own. Has he resigned yet? He should. Carry on, Wisconsin!

-Cindy in Fort Lauderdale

[onehandle]

18. K&R. nt

[gratuitous]

19. The protestors in Egypt shouted "Leave!"

I remember one fellow quoted who said, "Mr. Mubarak, I'll go home when you leave." It seemed like a very good, easy-to-remember bit: Gov. Walker, we'll go home when you leave.

[Lifelong Protester]

22. On Wednesday last, we offered him bus fare home if he would

just resign. Via bullhorn in the Thunderdome.

the weasel was in his office, and we chanted "Come out, come out, wherever you are!" My boss actually got up to the front desk and asked to see the governor. And no lie, the secretary asked if he had an appointment to see him! My boss said no, but if the governor wasn't in, could he talk to one of his aides? Again, no. And an eyeroll.

It was worth a shot.

[gratuitous]

23. Well, if you don't ask, it's an automatic no

But the eyeroll had to feel like a bonus.

Odd that Scott's not receiving guests; we know he's taking phone calls.

[fishwax]

24. "we know he's taking phone calls"

lol -- some of them anyway :rofl:

[Lifelong Protester]

25. yeah, I was just upset my boss didn't tell me he was doing it

so I could have recorded the whole thing...

Hilarious rejoinder on the 'he's taking SOME calls"

[Jokinomx]

21. Yes.... the truth is a beautiful thing!

The great feeling that I have because this scumbag was exposed is offset by the disgusting feeling I have for his kind.

It is truly a strange awareness.

[defendandprotect]

26. Don't see how Walker could any longer govern -- should be forced out -- !!

[Enthusiast]

27. Outstanding! nt

[SpiralHawk]

28. Walker is afflicted with Republicon Family Cesspool Values

Ptooooey - not enuf honor or integrity for the job...

[florida08]

29. yes he should resign

Like to see the protestors shoutiing "Walker Lies..Walker Lies". But it was all about the budget right? lol
surrrre it was.
Thanks for posting :thumbsup:

[furgee]

31. After watcing Rachel and Ed last night my only thoughts were - Walker is going to have to resign.

The Wisconsin RepubliCON party must be trying to figure out how to take all those knots out of their shorts.

[Zambero]

49. Keith must be chomping at the bit

Must a bit frustrating to be out of the loop these days!

[xchrom]

32. ...

:applause:

[Paka]

33. And where was Rosemary when she was most needed?

Resignation would be too good for this guy.
:rofl:

[Overseas]

34. K&R! Yes Please! //nt

[bdamomma]

36. as I said before I hope what happened yesterday

blows up in Walker's face. what a jerk!!

[Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel]

38. K&R

[CLANG]

39. Waka jawaka!!

:hurts:

[datasuspect]

40. can anyone get a website to rank on the first page of Google organic search?

who has SEO and SEM experience?

maybe buy a few domains (governorwalkerresign.com is available) beforehand and offer to put up about 4 or five sites with keyword rich short URLs to promote just that letter alone.

i'd even throw in local market variations:

+ any combination of governor, walker, resign, shame, bad 4 america, etc.

+ any combination of governor, walker, resign, shame, bad 4 america, etc.

+ any combination of governor, walker, resign, shame, bad 4 america, etc.

you get the drift.

total spend on this is about $100 for the domains.

you do a WordPress install for the site and modify the theme with patriotic and political elements.

[Zephie]

42. I said to my husband as we listened last night "These are our Watergate tapes"

[Zambero]

48. Complete with an enemies list

"He's not one of us" (a possible wavering Democratic state Senator)
"We considered doing that" (planting troublemakers into a peaceful demonstration)
"You crush those bastards" -- "Yeah!" (Walker says "you got it, boss!")

And Walker's been on the phone with other fellow reactionary govs encouraging them to take his lead and do whatever it takes to bust the unions in their states.

Cheesegate perhaps?

[Chorophyll]

43. Amazing letter. K&R.

[LynneSin]

44. Follow the lead of your Tea Party Leader Sarah Palin...

and RESIGN!

[Ikonoklast]

45. And Now It Starts...

Ever be on the receiving end of a shit-storm?




Walker is toast.

[Zambero]

47. The egg on Walker's face is of a permanent nature

And this incident goes beyond mere embarassment. There are some serious ethical and legal questions that require further investigation. As far as credibility goes, he has zilch and there is no way he can ever advance beyond zilch. He needs to go, now.

[JJW]

50. Gov Walker has a real future

in selling cheese hats to fellow prison mates.

[Geoffrey_Lebowski]

52. This is fabulous ...

Nice work, Tim!!!

[luv_mykatz]

53. Over the moon with joy!

Oh, if only this would come true. :bounce:


Make this the new chant: Walker resign! Kill the Bill!

[Hutzpa]

56. Now, can we just spay this all over the place please... I thank you. n/t

[DirkGently]

57. Hear, hear.

[RedCloud]

59. The heat is on! The heat is on!

[nolabear]

60. Yes indeedy do. Walk, Walker, walk!

I am SO loving this.

[Riley18]

62. Love it. Printed out a copy to share with my teacher friends

at lunch tomorrow:)

[pam4water]

63. Hopefully pretty soon Walker will be drinking alone with his brothers Black and Red

"The other day I got invited to a protest,
but I stayed home instead
Just me and my pal Governor Walker,
and his brothers Black and Red
And we drank alone, yeah,
with nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone,
I prefer to be by myself

Yeah, the whole state done give up on me
And it makes me feel oh so bad
The only one who'll hang out with me
Is my dear Old Koch-dad

And we drink alone, yeah...

Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself

I drink alone"


---George Thorogood and the Destroyers

[mdmc]

64. r

[WillyT]

65. HUGE K & R !!!

:kick:

[katty]

66. great

[Hutzpa]

67. K&R

:kick:

[lonestarnot]

68. Throw him out!