Saturday, March 12, 2011

Saturday night Onion tribute news round up

No arrests were reported following a gathering of 100,000 people, 50 farmers and a donkey placing UW reputation as the #1 party school in US in danger.
http://www.cityofmadison.com/news/view.cfm?news_id=2543


Chart compares tax breaks for wealthy vs government programs at risk.  Experts predict more money will be printed.   
http://jackdean.posterous.com/must-see-chart-this-is-what-class-war-looks-l


Secretary of State Doug LaFollette creates a hole in the space-time continuum to further delay the new law from taking effect.  "hole in space-time continuum" defined as 10 days.  
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_61013802-4c53-11e0-965a-001cc4c002e0.html


Farmers roll in to Madison concerned new toxic law will be used to fertilize their fields.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTz3fRs7Ano


People's Party outlines its agenda.  In response, the Tea Party promises 120% more crazy to consumers next year
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/10/the_principles_of_the_peoples_party//


100,000 people gather at Capitol.  Excited crowd creates new chant "April 5, come alive!"
http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=32745


Susan Sarandon joined 100,000 fans of Rocky Horror Picture Show in Madison, WI  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRM_M6ms1BM


Below: actual Ian's Pizza shirt


News agency issues a story summarizing an event.  Facts and figures included.  http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/13/usa-wisconsin-idUSN1227540420110313


Rally to protest high gas prices of going to Madison to protest planned in Janesville.  Stop at the Courthouse on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 1 pm for details.
http://wisconsinwave.org/events/wisconsin-day-action-rally-middle-class-janesville


Tony Shalhoub mentions to protesters he's from Green Bay.  Emergency statue honoring the star of "Monk" to be unveiled next month at a special ceremony in Green Bay.  
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=282297&id=70937214354


Atlanta, GA readers demand news on Wisconsin protests.  Relieved to learn it is still warmer in Georgia.  
http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/wis-labor-protesters-say-869751.html


New York Times calls a group of state legislators "once near obscured."  In other news: 14 Wisconsin State Senators triumphantly arrive back in Madison.
 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/us/13wisconsin.html?_r=2


As a sign of things to come, sending Governor Walker a message now comes at a cost.  On the upside, any amount is accepted
http://www.actblue.com/page/sendscottwalkeramessage


Cool new video of Wisconsin Protests released.  Association of Jerky-Moving People (AJMP) reviewed the video and expressed gratitude for fair treatment.  
http://vimeo.com/20727819


Contract reached between Madison Metropolitan School District and Madison Teachers Union.  As a sign of protest, Scott Walker promises to unfinish high school.  
http://www.channel3000.com/news/27174923/detail.html


Gods must be crazy:  Chick Corea plays drums in a duet with a 15 year old pianist.  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPKTBZr2mGQ&feature=player_embedded#at=41


Latest video documenting Scott Walker failing to come out and greet his many constituents gathered in front of the Capitol  http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150110464964755&comments


Zinn Education Project page on Labor history shows throughout history people work together to improve working conditions.  Unamused, Wisconsin State Legislature plans to ban alphabet. 
http://zinnedproject.org/category/explore_by_theme/labor


Returning Democratic State Senators ask voters for help by voting in the future for Democrats instead of Republicans.  Voters expected to decide on April 5.
http://www.wiseye.org/Programming/VideoArchive/EventDetail.aspx?evhdid=3907



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