Comments on: So who’s the target??

By: Zach W

Zach W — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:41:20 +0000

Scott Walker!

By: Zach W

Zach W — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:23:30 +0000

Yeah, I’d hate to think Mayor Barrett would be involved with any illegalities, but I suppose I wouldn’t be shocked, because politics can be a dirty business.

However, I think Barrett’s reluctance to enter the governor’s race has more to do with the fact that he has a young family that he doesn’t want to uproot.

By: Ordinary Jill

Ordinary Jill — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:24:54 +0000

I’m starting to suspect Barrett. He certainly got Taylor on board for his takeover of the schools. Was there a quid pro quo? Why has he been so reluctant to enter the Governor’s race? Why did he not play the anticipated role in Obama’s recent visit to Madison? I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.

By: Zach W

Zach W — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:40:36 +0000

Well, he certainly deserves it, but let’s think locally.

By: Fred

Fred — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:29:52 +0000

Charlie Rangel?

By: Zach W

Zach W — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:46:13 +0000

I don’t expect politicians to be lily white in all aspects of their lives; after all, no one’s perfect. However, I do expect that they’re not breaking the law.

By: Anon

Anon — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:50:33 +0000

Wow…and I thought I was cynical. You do make a good point PB…about the witch hunts…but I don’t think most people have expectations for our politicians to be “lily white”. In fact…the more they make themselves appear to be “lily white” the more I am skeptical of them. You know…like with the conservatives and all their family values/being gay is immoral/religious rhetoric…and then the next thing you know they are playing footsies in the airport john with an undercover cop.

By: PartiallyBlue

PartiallyBlue — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:08:45 +0000

Why should they give it serious consideration?
With today’s statutes, one can practically be indicted for knowing about criminal behavior and illegal activity, a la co-conspirator and RICOH.
I am more inclined to believe in witch hunts by prosecutors and investigators making names for themselves than in actual criminal activity.
There is an expectation today that politicians are lily white. One forgets that politicians also have learning curves and teachable moments. One does not become wise without moral, political, and personal mistakes. When those mistakes are in the same room as outright criminal behavior by others, one is wise to protect oneself.

By: Zach W

Zach W — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:24:07 +0000

You raise an excellent point, Anon. Any elected official who has to plead the Fifth during an investigation they’re not the target of should give serious consideration to resigning their office.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:16:20 +0000

Or…why would Sen. Taylor be afraid to answer questions?? If she can’t answer questions without worrying about incriminating herself then she needs to resign. Again…ethically challenged *elected* officials.