Comments on: The tax and spend Republican

By: Zach W

Zach W — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:46:14 +0000

I’m willing to bet there’s more common ground to be found, if we can all be a little less snarky with each other.

For instance, I’m willing to bet we’d have more in common in regards to our beliefs about unions than you may think.

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By: Zach W

Zach W — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:45:15 +0000

I just like to be difficult…

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By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:41:55 +0000

See! Common ground.

I figure I could have found out had I looked long enough. Asking was easier – at least I thought so at the time.

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By: Anon

Anon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:38:03 +0000

Believe it or not…I sort of agree with you Cindy. The only thing is Zach has talked about working for the State many times…so the rest of us who read his blog regularly already knew the answer to your question…or at least I did…and if I did I know others did because I’m typically slow on the uptake. It must be something about you that he didn’t answer your question…not that I know that to be a fact…I’m just assuming…I’m certainly not speaking for Zach in any way.

Anyhoo…the reason why I asked is because there is a conservative blogger who bashes the unions and government workers…and I have asked him directly if he belongs to a union multiple times…and so far he has ignored my question. I can’t help but wonder why he won’t answer my question…it seems like if he’s going to talk bad about unions he should at least let everyone know if he reaps the benefits of belonging to one. Heh…maybe it has something to do with me asking…

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By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:54:23 +0000

Well, Anon, I didn’t know if Zach was slamming the county budget when he worked for the county. Seems like it would matter. It turns out he works for the state, but he wouldn’t tell me.

I think it’s a good idea for bloggers to disclose all kinds of things. Get a free meal and then review that restaurant favorably on your site? You need to disclose. Work for the county but bash every move of the county executive? I’d prefer to know what might influence your opinion.

Appropriate disclosure helps a reader to understand the blogger’s opinion. And there’s a whole lot of opinion out there. While withholding such news might not be dishonest, in my opinion (there’s that word again!) it’s not being entirely honest, either.

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By: Anon

Anon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:03:49 +0000

“Oh Zach. I knew you’d find a reason to ignore the question. Don’t you think your readers deserve a little honesty?”

Cindy…just because you didn’t know where Zach works doesn’t mean he is/was being dishonest…but…I’m curious…do you require all bloggers to disclose where they work?

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By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:58:31 +0000

Thanks JeffN. I remembered something like a parole officer, but really didn’t know if it was a state or county position.

It’s rather obvious these days that Capper is tied to the County.

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By: Zach W

Zach W — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:55:37 +0000

JeffN – the conscience of Blogging Blue.

LOL

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By: JeffN

JeffN — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:46:16 +0000

Cindy, Zach is employed as a Probation & Parole Agent for the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections. He made that known when he ran for school board. I have no idea why Zach would just not answer it when it is a known item and he acted childish not you.

Capper, Chris Liebenthal, is a social worker for Milwaukee County.

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By: Super Id

Super Id — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:09:16 +0000

I’m not sure what kind of documentation you are looking for–anyone can go to county executive offices located in the third floor of the court house and see it with their own eyes.

Perhaps someone with more motivation than myself can take a picture—Zach?

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