Saturday Afternoon at the Recall Petition ‘Drive Through’ in Wisconsin

[Geee]

Pajamas Media:

It seems like an eternity since all 14 of Wisconsin’s Democratic senators abandoned their duty in a mad dash across the border into Illinois. The antics of the runaway senators were little more than a silly diversion from the angry protests that had descended upon the capitol during the first few days of their self-imposed exile. As the days slowly passed, the initial bemusement over the “fleebaggers” gave way to a feeling of resentment which then grew into genuine contempt among the hard-working taxpayers of the Dairy State.

Unlike the self-serving public sector union protesters and their hard left allies, the good people of Wisconsin did not storm the district offices of their wayward senators nor did they email death threats in a morally bankrupt attempt to subvert the democratic process through intimidation. Across the state, the beleaguered taxpayers began grassroots recall campaigns against all eight Democratic senators who had served the requisite year in office required by law.

Not to be outdone by the legitimate recall efforts of the people, the Democrats (who deny any involvement) countered with a well-organized campaign of their own. The MacIver News Service obtained an advertisement posted on a Washington, D.C.-area website which was recruiting activists to serve as “field organizers” for recall campaigns against Republican senators in eight Wisconsin districts. This central planning brand of astroturf seems particularly well-suited for the dietary needs of their sacred cows in the public sector unions.

On Saturday afternoon I had the privilege of assisting the “Recall Wirch” petition effort at a “drive through” location in Kenosha. Having heard first-hand accounts of well-organized union obstruction at a number of sites the previous weekend, I was prepared for the worst. Upon arriving at the vacant gas station which served as our site, I was relieved that everything looked calm and orderly. The morning team gave our small group clipboards, petitions, instructions, and encouragement before heading home for the day.

Our greatest challenge during the four hours we manned the “drive through” didn’t come from protesters, but rather the strong gusts of wind which chilled us to the bone and periodically blew over one of our large “Recall Wirch” signs. During our shift we encountered only three anti-taxpayer protesters (in the most general sense) who screamed a variety of incoherent insults and expletives which were met with smiles, waves, and somewhat less than genuine replies such as “thanks for your comments” and “have a nice day.” We were all amused by their boisterous rants, as if somehow volume could compensate for their sheer lack of lucid engagement or substance.

[righteousmomma]

Thanks Geee.

Certainly is a little different perspective than the pundits on tv were/are feeding us. I am still amazed that "57% of the voters thought Gov. Walker was doing a poor job."

 

Btw this article makes a nice addition/wind down to:

"HEY-HEY, HO-HO, HO-HUM, HUM-BUG: FOLLOW-UP REPORT FROM MADISON"

Edited March 14, 2011 by righteousmomma
to add an itme of interest for all you manly men

[Geee]

Righteousmomma, I am not surprised by the polls. The money pouring here for TV ads is off the wall. Teachers whining, student whining for teachers etc etc. I mean who could not believe a teacher when she says that the governor is tearing the state apart? I wonder how much the Unions are actually sending here for their 'cause' (besides Jackson, Moore and Sarandon-ugh). They already have re-call ads against some of the senators running. Some of them made the statement yesterday that they had lost on the bargaining rights front and these recalls were their next goal and they were NOT going to lose there.

 

Tempers among everyday people are also hot. You see people arguing in the store and Mr. Geee has even starting going to the gym a half an hour earlier in the morning cause there are two libs that are there at his usual time that are driving him nuts.

[righteousmomma]

Re, at least there are a few adults here there with Common sense.

This morning on Fox Gov. Pataki was on to talk about the Financial Bill under fire in Michigan. Some are calling it (negatively) Financial Martial Law. The Dems say it is an assault on unions. So don't do it.

 

Pataki pointed out that while it sounds "Draconian" this bill is nothing new. He used something similar 3 or 4 times in NY. Said they still have a "Financial Control Board" and that it is sad when local officials fail but the people's interests should come first.

 

Michigan has a terrible unemployment of 20% he said and again that this Financial Bill is not unique.

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So once again we get special interest scare tactics.