tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post1959425782895339559..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: Boss Abele Replaces DOA Head After Failed Privatization EffortsSomebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-74039437642438277812014-11-28T21:52:15.980-06:002014-11-28T21:52:15.980-06:00I can remember living in Illinois when Rod Blagoje...I can remember living in Illinois when Rod Blagojevich decided to make mass transit in Illinois free for the elderly and disabled. That was a naked political play and affected Cook County and Chicago the most. Even in good years, the CTA loses money and this plan caused them to lose more. <br /><br /> I currently live in Madison and the elderly/disabled are eligible for reduced monthly passes, which is probably the best solution. Madison Metro is discussing raising fares for the unlimited ride passes, which are primarily used by state workers, UW staff and students, and Meriter and Dean Hospital employees but there is no discussion of raising the monthly fees for the elderly/disabled passes. Allegedly, Madison Metro has seen the UW passes being used by non-UW personnel, which I am skeptical about, considering how hard it is to get a replacement bus pass. However, I have seen Madison Metro elderly/disabled passes for sale on Craigslist. To me that is more serious than vague and probably false abuse of the unlimited ridership UW passes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-68139245459761035202014-11-28T00:32:47.220-06:002014-11-28T00:32:47.220-06:00Whaley-Smith is a boot licker. That's why he ...Whaley-Smith is a boot licker. That's why he is DOA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-82804688331103412112014-11-27T21:46:45.449-06:002014-11-27T21:46:45.449-06:00For what it's worth, Abele did send out a glow...For what it's worth, Abele did send out a glowing letter praising Tyler. But it is also reported that he was escorted out by deputies.<br />capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490172369913699310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-77672523390179409082014-11-27T21:44:31.570-06:002014-11-27T21:44:31.570-06:00Jake, thanks, sounds right, but I'm going to w...Jake, thanks, sounds right, but I'm going to wait to read the press release on Tyler leaving. If it was Tyler's decision to move onto something else, imho, that supports your take. If it's "spend more time" with his family, that usually means Abele fired him. Here's the press release on Tyler arriving. <br />http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/chris-abele-names-former-northwestern-mutual-executive-as-top-aide-2v8n762-190449431.html<br /><br />He didn't even make it a year, which no matter how you slice it, isn't a plus for Abele. <br />If Tyler comes out with glowing praise for Abele in the press release, that will really support your take. <br /><br />Jeff Bezos/Amazon is making a big play in Wisconsin. http://www.jsonline.com/business/new-amazon-facility-played-role-in-alaska-air-decision-to-bring-service-to-milwaukee-b99398391z1-283982351.html <br /><br />IMHO it's co-ordinated with Obama and the oligarchs' NAFTA on steroids aka Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement...<br /><br />I wonder if Tyler is going to work for Bezos? <br /><br />Tyler's replacement is replacement is University of Michigan law grad. Talk about over-qualified and unqualified for a County DOA. University of Michigan's a power law school. When he's already got a former Foley Lardner partner, Paul Bargren, running corporation counsel, why hire Whaley-Smith? There are plenty of good explanations, but at first look, I can't see how Whaley-Smith's a good fit. John Caspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-21204741974699736912014-11-27T21:20:24.950-06:002014-11-27T21:20:24.950-06:00What's wrong with reporting the news? Also, d...What's wrong with reporting the news? Also, do you think the damage that Abele and Walker do stops for the holiday. Don't choke on the sand your head is buried in.capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490172369913699310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-31776896706462378652014-11-27T21:14:58.693-06:002014-11-27T21:14:58.693-06:00Lol! This is how you spent your holiday? You have ...Lol! This is how you spent your holiday? You have problems. The kind that probably can only be treated with a physician's voltage ? Please don't shoot up any movie theaters. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-32586419023115922682014-11-27T19:37:42.021-06:002014-11-27T19:37:42.021-06:00Good catch, John. Can you say "revolving door...Good catch, John. Can you say "revolving door" and "inside deal"?Jake formerly of the LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660401299391001751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-63902764957307729272014-11-27T19:34:36.537-06:002014-11-27T19:34:36.537-06:00Capper,
Another example of why you're always ...Capper,<br /><br />Another example of why you're always such a must-read.<br /><br />Don Tyler's a former Northwestern Mutual Vice-President<br />https://www.linkedin.com/pub/don-tyler/5/772/83b<br /><br />Check out his linked in.<br /><br />This guy's a MAJOR player. Guys like this get their phone calls returned, pronto. <br /><br />John Caspernoreply@blogger.com