From the monthly archives: September 2009

In Brief: Shebby mayor’s “sex tape,” Kind not running for Gov.

On September 25, 2009 By

Sheboygan mayor Bob Ryan apologized today for sexual remarks he made about a relative that ended up on YouTube*. The video appears to have been shot using a cell phone camera, unbeknown to Ryan.

*WARNING!! The video I’ve linked to is very graphic!

Rep. Ron Kind won’t be running for governor in 2010, [...]

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Jeff Wood arrested for possible DUI

On September 25, 2009 By

State Rep. Jeff Wood, who was arrested in December 2008 and charged with drunk driving and possession of drug paraphernalia, has been arrested again on suspicion of driving while under the influence. Wood, 40 was stopped Wednesday in Marathon County on Highway 51 after law enforcement officials received a report of an erratic driver, [...]

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Feingold to get another challenger?

On September 25, 2009 By

It appears Senator Russ Feingold is going to have another challenger for his U.S. Senate seat in 2010, in the form of multi-millionaire real estate developer Terrence “Terry” Wall. Sen. Feingold is already facing a challenger from the right, small businessman Dave Westlake, but Westlake has been underwhelming as a Republican challenger to Sen. [...]

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A few signs from Milwaukee’s “tea party” rally

On September 24, 2009 By

Here’s just a few signs proudly being waved at Milwaukee’s “tea party” rally this past weekend:

There were references to slavery….

There were “birthers” and comparisons of President Obama to Adolf Hitler:

And of course there was a reference to “death panels” and [...]

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Feds investigating census worker death

On September 24, 2009 By

The FBI is investigating the hanging death of a U.S. Census worker near a Kentucky cemetery. According to the Associated Press, a law enforcement official indicated the word ‘fed” was scrawled on the dead man’s chest.

The body of Bill Sparkman, a 51-year-old part-time Census field worker and teacher, was found Sept. 12 in [...]

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Thursday Music – 09/24/09 edition

On September 24, 2009 By

First up is “Fireflies” by Owl City:

And next up is “Sooner or Later” by N.E.R.D.:

And last, but certainly not least, here’s “Dance With My Father” by Luther Vandross:

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Wanna win the health care debate? Buy off the key players!

On September 24, 2009 By

If you’re a health insurance provider or a health care-related company with a keen interest in the current health care debate, how do you ensure your side wins? Well, if you’re Arkansas-based USA Drug, you simply buy yourself a United States Congressman, in this case Arkansas Rep. Mike Ross, a Blue Dog Democrat playing [...]

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Feingold on USA PATRIOT Act

On September 23, 2009 By

Earlier today, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on “Reauthorizing the USA PATRIOT Act: Ensuring Liberty and Security.” Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold entered the statement below into the record, and he also questioned witnesses regarding the PATRIOT Act.

Sen. Feingold’s statement is after the break, as is video of him questioning witnesses.

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West Allis Hero #2

On September 23, 2009 By

Another hero in West Allis during Guardian Credit Union robbery.

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WI Dem & GOP Congress Tweeple

On September 23, 2009 By

The GOP Congressional members are more active on Twitter, except in WI where Dems on Twitter outnumber the GOP and the #1 in terms of followers is Senator Russ Feingold.

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