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Democrats missing from Wis. Capitol ahead of union vote (Police looking for them)
www.chron.com ^ | 2/17/2011

Posted on 02/17/2011 10:34:54 AM PST by dragnet2

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To: LibFreeUSA

Good Job on salaries, now let’s get their home addresses and picket in front of their homes.

Let’s get some pictures of kids wanting to go to school. maybe with signs saying that they are starving because their free breakfasts and lunches are being hijacked by the democrats.


162 posted on 02/17/2011 11:56:32 AM PST by Dacula (Proud husband of a Breast Cancer survivor.)
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To: dragnet2

The high school I went to had to shut down today, because of this I am going to turn in my diploma.


163 posted on 02/17/2011 11:56:46 AM PST by LukeL (Barack Obama: Jimmy Carter 2 Electric Boogaloo)
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To: Texas resident

**** “Rush just announced that all the dims are on one bus and are heading out of the state. State Police should be able to find a bus dont ya think? “ *****

He also had a great idea ... have the National Guard sub for the Teachers that didn’t show ... Great Idea, there are MANY Teachers in the National Guard, and every NCO is Instructor Qualified and the kids would probably really Enjoy it while they actually learned something!

WIN WIN WIN

TT


164 posted on 02/17/2011 11:56:49 AM PST by TexasTransplant (I got your Alla Akbar and your 72 Virgins... when ya wanna meet up?)
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To: dragnet2

The Republicans could make this a total victory by just letting everything shut down until and if they return.

Then, the vote. First.

Either you vote the unions out; or the whole government is shut down.


165 posted on 02/17/2011 11:59:08 AM PST by Persevero (Homeschooling for Excellence since 1992)
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AFL-CIO is coordinating this so-called protest!

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Jessie Lidbury - Organizer

j_lidz
.OFA_WI Power to the people. Help support Wisconsin’s public workers by attending one of these actions: http://bit.ly/igqEH0
1:03 PM Feb 14th via HootSuite
Retweeted by j_lidz

Here are several actions you can take:

First, click here for the most up to date bus schedules for lobby days on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Capitol in Madison.Transportation is provided by buses from our friends with the AFL-CIO.

Second, volunteers with OFA are planning letter to the editor writing parties, phone banks asking neighbors to call their legislators as well as join on Tuesday and Wednesday for the lobby days. See the list below.

Third, also listed below are field contacts for canvassing with our friends at AFCME around the state over the next few days.

OFA Volunteer Actions in Wisconsin to Support Public Workers

Monday, February 14th

Appleton

Letter to the Editor Writing 4:30pm-5:30pm at Stonecellar Brew Pub 1004 South Olde Oneida Street Appleton, WI 54915

West Bend

Phonebank at John and Arlene Beisber’s House 6:30pm-9:30pm

916 Chestnut St,
West Bend

Tuesday, February 15th

Appleton

Phonebank at the USW

1244 Midway Road, Menasha

Madison

Phonebank at Laurel Mark’s Home from 6:00pm-9:00pm

3404 Cross St, Madison

Wednesday, February 16th

Madison

Phonebank at Laurel Mark’s Home from 6:00pm-9:00pm

3404 Cross St, Madison

Here are additional actions to take with our labor friends with AFSCME

AFSCME Actions in Wisconsin to Support Public Workers

Milwaukee - 8th Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizer: Jenissee Volpintesta - 262-364-6751

Milwaukee Area Labor Council 633 S Hawley Rd # 110 Milwaukee, WI 53214

Racine - 21st Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizer: Justin Geiger - 414-745-4177

Racine Labor Hall - 1840 Sycamore Avenue, Racine, WI 54306

Dodge County - 13th Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizer: Greg Neil - 608-556-9521

IAM 873 - 258 Barstow, Horicon, WI 53032

Richland County - 17th Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizer: Greg Neil - 608-556-9521

Location TBD

Eau Claire - 23rd Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizer: Andy Thompson - 715-456-4113

Eau Claire Labor Temple - 2233 Birch Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703

La Crosse - 32nd Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizer: Andy Thompson - 715-456-4113

Home of ATU Member Dan Kane - 1113 6th St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601

Green Bay - 2nd Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizers: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309 & Scott Wright - 920-450-2121

Green Bay Labor Temple - 1570 Elizabeth Street, Green Bay, WI 54302

Menasha - 19th Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizers: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309 & Scott Wright - 920-450-2121

USW District 2 Office - 1244A Midway Rd, Menasha WI 54952

Fond du Lac - 18th Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizers: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309 & Scott Wright - 920-450-2121

Fond du Lac Labor Temple - 50 E. Bank Street, Fond du Lac 54935

Sheboygan - 9th Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizers: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309 & Scott Wright - 920-450-2121

Sheboygan Labor Temple - 1104 Wisconsin Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Ripon - 14th Senate District

AFL-CIO Service Area Organizers: Greg Hinds - 920-540-2309 & Scott Wright - 920-450-2121

Location TBD


166 posted on 02/17/2011 12:00:30 PM PST by kcvl
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To: dragnet2

What is the Wisconsin law on this? I ask because if there isn’t a legal reason to force the dems to be there, this is not a good precedent.


167 posted on 02/17/2011 12:01:43 PM PST by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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To: LibFreeUSA
Great post, but YOU FORGOT TO ADD THAT

THESE ARE PART TIME JOBS!!!

168 posted on 02/17/2011 12:01:56 PM PST by oprahstheantichrist (The MSM is a demonic stronghold, PLEASE pray accordingly - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
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To: dragnet2

Can someone in Wisconsin educate me on how this works in your state? Because in my state each school district is paid a per pupil amount by the state. Changing teacher contracts would save nothing here. They would just need to pass a law that stated that the per student amount would go down from $8000 to $7200 (for example).


169 posted on 02/17/2011 12:02:29 PM PST by LivingNet
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To: DaxtonBrown

That still leaves just 19 and they need 20.


170 posted on 02/17/2011 12:06:27 PM PST by Andy'smom
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
Drop this vote for now. Schedule something the dims want to vote on. When they’re in the chamber, have the Sarge at Arms lock the doors. Then bring this measure back up to the vote.

Wow. I like the way you think! Boy, would I like to see that!

171 posted on 02/17/2011 12:06:38 PM PST by glennaro
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To: LibFreeUSA

Jessie Lidbury, OFA Wisconsin Regional Field Director

I was one of a lucky few to receive an email from President and Mrs. Obama, inviting me and a guest to the White House for a Super Bowl party.

I also proudly introduced myself to other guests as a volunteer community organizer with Organizing for America, putting in 30 to 40 hours a week with my volunteer teams. In keeping with the spirit of our organization, I made sure to share my passion and my story for why I continue to stay involved and volunteer.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5435647704_813be2d3ff.jpg

******

Melissa is a social worker in Madison, a mother of two, and her husband is a teacher. With two jobs in the public sector, their livelihoods are at risk, but that’s not the only thing: “I’m here also because I have two kids, and their education is important to me. If this bill passes, it hurts their teachers, their schools.”

We also were able to thank Alicia, a home care worker of 15 years.

“People have been working as home care workers for 10-15 years and haven’t had a raise. They are the lifeline to the patients they see, especially the ones who don’t have family nearby.” When asked what she saw on a day-to-day basis in her work she shared, “People don’t understand, we’re not there just playing cards. We’re helping them with their bills, cleaning, helping with long-term living. We are the lifeline.”

The Firefighters have joined to support their working brothers and sisters. They are marching through the crowd with signs “firefighters for labor!” and “firefighters for worker’s rights.”


172 posted on 02/17/2011 12:06:57 PM PST by kcvl
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To: dragnet2

Politicians on both sides have changed parties at various and sundry times. Why not have two or three Repubs. change to Demorat for a day or two, just to form the quorum, that would solve the problem!


173 posted on 02/17/2011 12:07:42 PM PST by GOYAKLA (Flush Congress in 2010 & 2012)
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To: LibFreeUSA

GOOD GOD, that’s A LOT OF MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


174 posted on 02/17/2011 12:07:43 PM PST by LiveFreeOrDie2001 (Best Cook on Free Republic! ;-))
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To: Walts Ice Pick

a vote cannot be taken. Republicans need one Democratic senator to be present

Okay, so why can’t one Republican switch parties and become a Democrat for a day or two?

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Brilliant!


175 posted on 02/17/2011 12:09:11 PM PST by ROTB (Sans Christian revival, we are government slaves, or nuked by China/Russia when we finally revolt.)
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To: Lets Be Frank
That is why I wouldn’t be suprised if they were here in Rockford...it is in Illinois and is the first logical stop if they headed south.

You should get in your car and check the nicer hotels around town; let us know if you find them.

176 posted on 02/17/2011 12:11:29 PM PST by xjcsa (Ridiculing the ridiculous since the day I was born.)
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To: dragnet2

Police now under assault in state Capitol Bldg.

Twitter
___benji___:
Sargent staff: Sergeant at arms staff has been informed by police to fear for their safety Ive been punched. We cant travel alone. #wiunion [via Twitter]


177 posted on 02/17/2011 12:13:30 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Persevero

Too funny. Democrats are proving it is a mental disease. This is too funny. They need to set traps to catch the democrats. But they are like Rats. Hard to catch. How about a giant Rat Trap baited with .....


178 posted on 02/17/2011 12:13:44 PM PST by screaminsunshine (34 States)
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To: Persevero

Is the quorum rule absolute?

If the issue of quorum is not raised and business is conducted then the business conducted stands provided other business transpires at the next meeting.

or something like that...


179 posted on 02/17/2011 12:15:18 PM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: dragnet2
Two words -

Home School.

Keep your kids away from these leftist wack-jobs.

How soon until they start taking school children as hostages?

180 posted on 02/17/2011 12:16:00 PM PST by Gabrial (The Whitehouse Nightmare will continue as long as the Nightmare is in the Whitehouse)
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