And now, a message from Jon Erpenbach

Watch as Democratic State Senator Jon Erpenbach calls collective bargaining “…the backbone for middle class families” and urges supporters to “let Governor Walker and Senate Repubicans know how you feel!”

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The heartfelt words of a teacher….

This letter has made the way around email chains but not necessarily the cheddarsphere. i know some would call me lazy for posting in its entirety something I did not write but I think many of the points in here dont make it through the MSM clutter and why not…

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Bart Simpson – Public Enemy #1

While this has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING Whatsoever to do with the Scott Walker prank phone call! SO do not even ask, because it is totally UNRELATED. Of course it also has absolutely nothing to do with job creation, deficit reduction or limiting government, but then again nothing the current batch of…

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The capitol is open for democracy again…

“Ex Parte temporary restraining order. Resp. shall open the Wisconsin Capitol to members of the public during business hours and at times when governmental matters, such as hearings, listening sessions and court arguments are being conducted. This ex parte restraing order is in effect until the assigned trial court is…

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A public employee, a tea partier, and a CEO are sitting at a table…

Since I haven’t had much to laugh about in the past couple of weeks, here’s a bit of humor that’s been making the rounds within the Cheddarsphere: A public employee, a tea partier, and a CEO are sitting at a table. In the middle of the table sits a plate…

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Walker’s attempts to stifle free speech, assembly don’t trump the Constitution

Just a couple of quick notes this morning… This is worth a read… While Gov. Walker has made every effort to attempt to keep the Capitol closed to protesters, a pesky document called the Wisconsin State Constitution mandates that the Capitol stay open to the public: The doors of each…

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WSEU files complaint against Gov. Walker, alleges unfair labor practices

On Monday the Wisconsin State Employees Union filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Gov. Scott Walker, accusing him (rightly) of refusing to bargain on a new contract. Here’s what WSEU Executive Director Marty Beil had to say in filing the complaint: “This governor has never made any attempt to…

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