tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post5342884364354843110..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: What Went Wrong In The Wisconsin Primary?Somebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-91878008441217659162016-04-14T13:17:35.220-05:002016-04-14T13:17:35.220-05:00"Kloppenburg said she would use the high cour..."Kloppenburg said she would use the high court as a wealth redistribution center. PolitiFact confirmed that."<br /><br />Not to break from his modus operandi, Blaska resorts to distortion, misrepresentation, and outright mendacity. This should come as no surprise, as these are the tactics he routinely resorts to. Here's what she actually said:<br /> "I apply the law fairly, and thoughtfully, and in a principled and disciplined manner to answer the legal questions presented by the parties in a case. I approach each case with an open mind, and my decisions are based on the law and the facts, not on ideology or partisan politics. I am faithful to the court’s role as an independent check and balance on the other political branches of government. My duty is to uphold the Constitution, a sacred document that represents the will of the people and which contains the fundamental principles that define our democracy, protect individual rights and promote a more equal society."<br /><br />http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/statements/2016/mar/30/rebecca-bradley/did-joanne-kloppenburg-say-her-job-judge-promote-m/<br /><br />So, nothing at all about, "using the high court as a wealth redistribution center"<br /><br />It's nice to see that Blaska is still a pathetic, intellectually dishonest, sycophantic shill that reinvents objective reality to fit his twisted narrative. Bravo asshat! <br /><br />Shane_Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943711279049756819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-63545986939408206842016-04-13T12:07:31.100-05:002016-04-13T12:07:31.100-05:00Or the fact that Wisconsin is no longer a progress...Or the fact that Wisconsin is no longer a progressive state. We have to get over that fantasy and look toward to a future as planned out for us by the Koch Bros.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947130427267334487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-9891447677857230952016-04-13T06:44:43.666-05:002016-04-13T06:44:43.666-05:00Jeff. Very thought-provoking essay. After I shar...Jeff. Very thought-provoking essay. After I shared it, it generated lots if interesting back and forth on my Facebook. I'm not sure I agree with all of the specifics, but you're raising some very important questions. Would be very interested in interviewing you on my cable TV/radio show. See www.forwardforum.net for a list of recent shows and my contact info. Thanks for all you're doing to advance this important public debate!John Quinlan podcasts and associated mediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06469022449355873487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-5876068355051548842016-04-12T21:08:05.977-05:002016-04-12T21:08:05.977-05:00Wow, I can't believe this post. First, I love...Wow, I can't believe this post. First, I love Hillary Clinton. I have for many years so please don't go on any tirade with me about how rotten of a person she is.....it won't change my opinion an inch. That said, it was hard to take some of this without raised eyebrows because it seemed that you just randomly threw mud at Hillary because you dislike her so much, or perhaps hate her so much? Whatever, it was uncalled for in this piece and makes me think I need to take what you say with a grain of salt -- particularly since I noticed that Cory Mason was supporting Hillary long before the pre-primary polls you reference. <br />Kloppenberg - she lost her race all by herself. I never liked her from the first time I heard her speak years back at a county dem party meeting when she wanted our support. Her voice was soft and almost brittle, she looked like she lived on a vegan retreat her whole life and inspired not one ounce of confidence from me in regards to understanding any real world situations many criminals have had to deal with. She wanted to slip in as an independent in an election that everyone knew was going to drag out every republican with cable news access and then she lost her hedged bet - it was her bet to hedge, but don't blame people who probably would have helped her had she been more straightforward with the public in regards to her political leanings. That would be called being honest and I for one like my judges to be, among other things, honest and straightforward. (yes, of course I did vote for her anyway). <br />Yeah, I'll just stop here before I get ranting too much about and how long I have disliked Tate and that horrible little PR guy he hired.....who is still with the DPW as far as I know kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125564002688660589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-69760524429107879702016-04-12T20:35:49.064-05:002016-04-12T20:35:49.064-05:00No democratic candidate with potential is "on...No democratic candidate with potential is "on the bench". The current Wisconsin Democratic Party Leadership (and the state party since Tate) has screwed us for DECADES!<br /><br />So when you are looking for someone to thank for turning Wisconsin into Wississippi, remember who destroyed the state party from within.<br /><br />Oh -- and these same political hacks want us to get behind Hillary Clinton -- should scare the beejesus out of everyone.We the People, Dane Countyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728197356567265252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-81316913720667573232016-04-12T16:35:17.055-05:002016-04-12T16:35:17.055-05:00No she did not and no they did not. No she did not and no they did not. Jeff Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118335402641807712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-38764388182896741122016-04-12T16:18:18.875-05:002016-04-12T16:18:18.875-05:00Kloppenburg said she would use the high court as a...Kloppenburg said she would use the high court as a wealth redistribution center. PolitiFact confirmed that. How is that "corporate"? How is that "irrational hate"? (And I am not the one who advertises himself as "King of the Hate Left.")David Blaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746169836462702879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-49656432378420338902016-04-12T16:15:39.693-05:002016-04-12T16:15:39.693-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.David Blaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746169836462702879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-49318252909864603982016-04-12T15:55:09.304-05:002016-04-12T15:55:09.304-05:00Totally agree that "blinky" has to go. ...Totally agree that "blinky" has to go. And along those lines, is there a Democratic bench? Any at all? It's a serious question if any of you have ideas. Not who you want to be elected, but Dems that could actually get elected in a statewide race. Anyone?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103030771819457316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-90837698532924032102016-04-12T14:50:29.711-05:002016-04-12T14:50:29.711-05:00There is no rule that the Party can not help a can...There is no rule that the Party can not help a candidate if they want it or not is there? <br /><br />Voter registration drives, mailers etc..... Jeff Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118335402641807712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-47088622739886017802016-04-12T14:38:06.012-05:002016-04-12T14:38:06.012-05:00I agree with your comment that Kloppenburg chose t...I agree with your comment that Kloppenburg chose to twist in the wind. All the more reason that its BS for establishment Dems to blame Sanders' voters.KCJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273049340345478314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-55841389934758576682016-04-12T12:44:27.473-05:002016-04-12T12:44:27.473-05:00First part of this is true; second part false. The...First part of this is true; second part false. The party tried very hard to help and was refused. <br /><br /> "First, Judge Kloppenburg made it clear that she did not really want the help of the Democratic party since this is a 'non partisan' race and the Democratic party gladly obliged."<br /><br />Kloppenburg chose to "twist in the wind."Eric Sundquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067862856068012228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-87489051105246359172016-04-12T12:11:55.855-05:002016-04-12T12:11:55.855-05:00The state dem party message is not all too differe...The state dem party message is not all too different than the corporate agenda you root for. So yes, their message is the problem -- Wisconsin voters have few real choices.<br /><br />So, while you may have brought a legitimate point to the thread today, don 't pat yourself on the back because you just proved your irrational hate has no basis in reality.We the People, Dane Countyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728197356567265252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-17109115998759389992016-04-12T10:06:47.048-05:002016-04-12T10:06:47.048-05:00... or their message.... or their message.David Blaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14746169836462702879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-41810855828043821842016-04-12T10:03:46.675-05:002016-04-12T10:03:46.675-05:00Peter Barca is as slimy a politician as there is -...Peter Barca is as slimy a politician as there is -- thanks for calling this out. Mike Tate, Martha Laning, Barca...<br /><br />You couldn't write a better script for total republican control of a formerly progressive state -- the problem is the state's democratic party.We the People, Dane Countyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728197356567265252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-34106637277022856692016-04-12T09:24:55.218-05:002016-04-12T09:24:55.218-05:00A lot of food for thought here, Jeff. Great essay!...A lot of food for thought here, Jeff. Great essay!TexasTom46https://www.blogger.com/profile/04041860231484189402noreply@blogger.com