Just got this video from Wisconsin Grandsons of Liberty, from the October 31st Franklin Tea Party:
November 21, 2009
November 19, 2009
The ancient art of kowtowing
For those with mixed thoughts, or even just thoughts on Obama’s bowing to the Japanese emperor, the Speechwriter’s Slant has some great background on the ancient art of kowtowing, and why it is ancient, and not contemporary…
After President Obama’s oh-so-low bow to the Emperor of Japan, I was relieved to see his visit to China come to an end without him feeling obliged to kowtow to the Chinese leadership.
The “kowtow,” for those unfamiliar with the ritual, involves kneeling three times from a standing position, and on each kneeling to touch one’s forehead to the ground. In the old days, anyone calling on the emperor of China was expected to perform this ritual, including foreigners. At least that was the rule until 1859, when the Chinese emperor encountered an envoy from America: a man possessed of democratic principles — and stiffer knees….
Read the rest @ The Speechwriter’s Slant
November 18, 2009
Reminder: Tune in to WVCY-TV 30
Will be discussing Scott Walker’s Milwaukee County Budget, and the Veto Overrides today.
Catch it tonight at 7 PM on WVCY-TV 30, Time Warner Cable 23, or Charter 15.
Not able to tune in tonight? Catch the repeat tomorrow at noon!
UPDATE: Or watch online!
November 16, 2009
New State Motto
Now that we have a state microbe to fit our cow stereotype, maybe we should work on a new state motto to fit our other stereotype, like:
November 15, 2009
Gundrum for Circuit Court
From JSOnline:
State Rep. Mark Gundrum (R-New Berlin) said Friday that he is running for Waukesha County circuit judge and will challenge incumbent Judge Richard Congdon in the April 10 election.
Congdon was appointed to the bench in January by Gov. Jim Doyle to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mark Gempeler, who served more than 20 years on the bench.
Congdon, who formerly led the Waukesha County Democratic Party, was among five applicants for the nonpartisan post. The position pays about $125,000 a year.
Obama bowing to Japanese Emperor
Lakeshore Laments has a great read on this:
The issue one should be wondering, is this: Why is he bowing so low?
I’m trying to draw back into my memory banks from some old conversations I’ve had with an old classmate of mine (I believe he’s now a Minister at a Jehovah’s Witness Temple in the Twin Cities) who was born of an American mother and a Japanese father. He told the class that in Japan, the depth of your bow signifies where you stand in society. His example was that students bow at the same length to each other, but a student bows lower when bowing to a teacher or elder.
In this case, Obama as President of the United States, should only be doing a slight bow since he is of equal stature in society as the Japanese Emperor. The bow as pictured makes it look like he’s a lowly busboy while meeting the feudal head of Japan.
November 10, 2009
When is Barrett going to decide?
A rough listing of statements from Barrett or sources close to Barrett on when he was going to decide whether or not he was going to run:
8/17 – “at least a month” (NPR)
8/29 – “early this fall” (La Crosse Tribune)
9/28 – “next few weeks” (OnMilwaukee)
10/20 – “later this month – at the earliest” (JSOnline)
10/22 – “coming weeks” (Daily Cardinal)
10/26 – “soon”
10/28 – “next couple of weeks” (WISN)
11/4 – “soon” (TMJ4)
11/8 – “before Thanksgiving” (Mke JS)
11/10 – “by the end of this week.” (620WTMJ)
November 9, 2009
The CRG Veto Super Rally
Look forward to another exciting round of Milwaukee County is in Jeo-Party, hosted by yours truly!
H/T BadgerBlogger:
Join with Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker , WTMJ talk-radio personality and Fox News contributor James T. Harris, WISN conservative “talk-radio rock star” Vicki McKenna along with hundreds and perhaps thousands of fellow taxpayers in the Grand Ballroom of the
Italian Community Center
631 E. Chicago St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Saturday, November 14th, 1-3PMfor your last chance to send a message to your county supervisor and the entire Milwaukee County Board prior to their vote on whether to uphold Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker’s anticpated vetoes of the County Board’s tax increases inc.
Agenda
* Keynote Address by James T. Harris
* Keynote Address by Vicki McKenna
* Special Pre-Veto Message from Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
* CRG Battle Plan to Return Control of Milwaukee County to Taxpayers
* Special Edition of Milwaukee County is in Jeo-Party! budget game
* Local Economist and Business People report on dangers of tax-happy board
* Budget update from pro-taxpayer county board members
* Meet and greet with James T. Harris and Vicki McKennaClick here for map to the Italian Community Center
Free private parking in rear of facility (entrance on Jackson Street) with private access to the Grand Ballroom
Facility amenities, bar, and restaurant will remain open after the event
November 5, 2009
AB 458 to be voted on today
AB 458 is scheduled to be voted on today.
- Kyle Prast has the latest: Call Wisconsin Representative to VOTE NO on AB458 State Mandated Sex Ed
From the Senate Hearing last week:
Read some of our past coverage of the bill:
