Wisconsin’s Shame: ‘Every Aspect of My Life Is in Their Hands — and They Hate Me’

National Review ^ | May 4, 2015 | David French

[combat_boots]

People don’t like Alex Jones here. HIS people were the ONLY people videoing the Bundy Ranch confrontation. That was supposed to be a slaughter of patriots and nearly was.

[BraveMan]

- snip -
"In total, between July 1, 2013 and Nov. 30 2014, the GAB sought $2,399,017 from the special counsel appropriation.

Wisconsin taxpayers, of course, ultimately have paid for a political investigation that failed to show probable cause a campaign finance crime had been committed.
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New documents expose GAB’s ‘parallel’ probe expenditures

[BraveMan]

"A “John Doe” is a legal proceeding under Wisconsin law that allows prosecutors, with a judge’s approval, to require complete secrecy from any one involved. This “gag order” provision, almost unique in American law, effectively disables targets or witnesses from publicly defending themselves or responding to damaging leaks. "

Also,

"Now a longtime Chisholm subordinate reveals for the first time in this article that the district attorney may have had personal motivations for his investigation. Chisholm told him and others that Chisholm’s wife, Colleen, a teacher’s union shop steward at a school in St. Francis, which is near Milwaukee, had been repeatedly moved to tears by Walker’s anti-union policies in 2011, according to the former staff prosecutor in Chisholm’s office. Chisholm said in the presence of the former prosecutor that his wife “frequently cried when discussing the topic of the union disbanding and the effect it would have on the people involved … She took it personally.”

"Citing fear of retaliation, the former prosecutor declined to be identified and has not previously talked to reporters."

"Chisholm added, according to that prosecutor, that “he felt that it was his personal duty to stop Walker from treating people like this.”

"Chisholm was referring to Gov. Walker’s proposal – passed by the legislature in March 2011 – to require public employee unions to contribute to their retirement and health-care plans for the first time and to limit unions’ ability to bargain for non-wage benefits."

"Chisholm said his wife had joined teachers union demonstrations against Walker, said the former prosecutor. The 2011 political storm over public unions was unlike any previously seen in Wisconsin. Protestors crowded the State Capitol grounds and roared in the Rotunda. Picketers appeared outside of Walker’s private home. There were threats of boycotts and even death to Walker’s supporters. Two members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court almost came to blows. "

Source: District attorney’s wife drove case against Wis. Gov. Walker, insider says

[SaraJohnson]

That is scarey as heck. What is wrong with people? It’s like the leftists have eaten a demon.

[grey_whiskers]

And, it has. It' here. And Walker has been covering for it. IMO.

It's like that lame excuse for Palin resigning from the governorship of Alaska - worried about damaging the state.

If we can't count on those who supposedly represent us to expose tyranny under their watch and stand up the the tyranny at the state level how can we expect them to do it at the federal level?

When did DU capture your FR account? I've seen your name before but never remember anything this left-wing from you (attacking Palin and Walker when the crimes are by Democrats).

[grey_whiskers]

Well, 1984 was supposed to be fiction too. Who’s to say what’s non fiction and fiction anymore.

1984 was picked up by the left and used as an instruction manual.

[grey_whiskers]

yah. you’ve become a troll.

[grey_whiskers]

Look, another troll !!

[grey_whiskers]

Nice troll.

[grey_whiskers]

Why is it these SWAT-team thugs *always* sport those wussy insecure mustaches?

[grey_whiskers]

That picture looks like there’s something *really* messed up in the look in his eyes.

[GeronL]

Wow

[OneWingedShark]

Wow.
Is the info archived somewhere?
(Both the actual pulled-story, and the story about the retaliation?)

[OneWingedShark]

That’s a very good point.

[OneWingedShark]

Sometimes I think we should join #handsupdontshoot type movements.

You know; as bad as it was the Occupy Wall Street movement was a big missed opportunity — you see, they were concerned about the corporations/banks having too much power, and they were right… but, also, we could have gotten them to recognize that much of that power comes from government influence and that cutting government power [in certain areas, but especially in interstate commerce] would also cut the power of these corporations. ObamaCare is a prime example of this: if the power of taxation and the interstate commerce clauses were restricted, that would be a death-blow to that legislation. (It could also be handled by constitutional amendment both limiting the debt which could be incurred and forbidding the federal government from laying any unfunded obligation of any of the States.)

[Dave W]

Uhmm...the fact that you are asking that question means you did not read the article. The article is very clear and precise as to why this has been kept quiet. I mean it is very clear and precise. Reread it - that may help.

[Dave W]

This is from National Review, hardly a left liberal publication. However, National Review is known for their good writing. And this is hardly from a left pov; quite the contrary. My guess is that since it didn't have lots of pictures, you lost interest after about 30 seconds and went back to your video games.

I apologize in advance, but when I read something as inane as what you just wrote, I am forced to respond.

[Dave W]

Gee. It’s all in the article. It names all the names. Obviously, you did not read it. Try reading it, please.

[OneWingedShark]

CWII Spark Ping -- A must read, just wow.

[Dave W]

You know, I realize I'm a bit on edge tonight and know that my country is going down the tubes, but when I read comments from people that should know better and all I see is evidence of extreme ignorance, it appalls me. It's not just extreme ignorance, but wanton ignorance (wanton means careless or reckless) because if either of you had actually read the article, you would understand why Walker couldn't say anything to anyone.

No one was allowed to say anything to anyone.

Please read the article, read slowly with an attitude that you can really understand it if you try hard.

I don't blame you. The educational system in this country is a dumbed down mess and I think there has been a very long term plan to basically poorly educate as many as possible.

The result is a critical mass of people who can't understand what they read and/or just skip the reading part since it takes more than two minutes to complete the task. The result is knee jerk reactions in which it is obvious there is no comprehension of what was written by David French. My gosh, the sheer ignorance. I hope neither of you vote.