Morning News 7-6-13

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:


Scott Walker's Ignorance
http://networkedblogs.com/MTt8p


Wisconsin groups fight back against Gov. Walker’s radical new anti-choice law
http://www.waukeshawonk.com/2013/07/05/wisconsin-groups-fight-back-against-gov-walkers-radical-new-anti-choice-law/


L & M Automotive Performance, North Prairie, Wisconsin. Matthew J Lepperd .
http://dieteascum.wordpress.com/2013/07/06/l-m-automotive-performance-north-prairie-wisconsin-matthew-j-lepperd/


The Ostrich Caucus
http://bloggingblue.com/2013/07/05/the-ostrich-caucus/


Scott Walker — Wisconsin’s Vaginal Commander-In-Chief
http://www.politicalgarbagechute.com/scott-walker-wisconsins-vaginal-commander-in-chief/

Afternoon News 7-5-13

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:


Matt Lepperd
http://knotwatch.org/?portfolio=matt-lepperd


Abele Takes Anger Out Against Veterans Memorial Center, Art Museum
http://networkedblogs.com/MRvFa


Pro-mining terrorists attack Harvest Camp in Penokee Hills
http://bloggingblue.com/2013/07/05/pro-mining-terrorists-attack-harvest-camp-in-penokee-hills/


Gov. Walker signs abortion bill
http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Gov-Walker-signs-abortion-bill-214400021.html

Morning News 7-5-13

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:


Foes of Scott Walker and GOP agenda have a friend in Lester Pines
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/foes-of-scott-walker-and-gop-agenda-have-a-friend-in-lester-pines-b9944026z1-214328771.html


How Laws Shouldn’t Be Made
http://expressmilwaukee.com/mobile/articles/articleView/id:21407


Petri, Ribble propose legislation allowing existing trucks to use the future I-41
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20130704/APC0101/306200397/Petri-Ribble-propose-legislation-allowing-existing-trucks-use-future-41


Scott Walker Vs Independence Day
http://networkedblogs.com/MPSeX


Walker OK With Expanding Religious School Vouchers Despite Milwaukee Scandal
http://news.wpr.org/post/walker-ok-expanding-religious-school-vouchers-despite-milwaukee-scandal


Planned Parenthood To Take Walker To Court
http://networkedblogs.com/MQIx7


Sustainable Solidarity: Now Appearing in Wisconsin
http://www.tikkun.org/tikkundaily/2013/07/03/sustainable-solidarity-now-appearing-in-wisconsin/comment-page-1/


Knot Their Facebook
http://networkedblogs.com/MR4vD


Kyle Wood's Remorse
http://networkedblogs.com/MReLi

Evening News 7-4-13 Happy 4th of July

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:


35 Founding Father Quotes Conservative Christians Will Hate

Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/07/04/35-founding-father-quotes-conservative-christians-will-hate/#ixzz2Y7sDy5Z5


Legislatively Speaking — Freedom will never be free
http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/07/04/legislatively-speaking-freedom-will-never-be-free/


Frederick Douglass: “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro”
http://zinnedproject.org/materials/frederick-douglass-the-meaning-of-july-fourth-for-the-negro/


For July 4th: Remembering Why The Right Doesn’t Own The Stars and Stripes
http://www.nationalmemo.com/for-july-4th-remembering-why-the-right-doesnt-own-the-stars-and-stripes/


Bizarre, but Telling, 4th of July Facebook Message from Governor
Walker
http://paulsnewsline.blogspot.com/2013/07/bizarre-but-telling-4th-of-july.html



Foes of Scott Walker and GOP agenda have a friend in Lester Pines
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/foes-of-scott-walker-and-gop-agenda-have-a-friend-in-lester-pines-b9944026z1-214328771.html


Scott Walker Vs Independence Day
http://networkedblogs.com/MPSeX


I'm Trying Ringo
http://networkedblogs.com/MPOLa

Afternoon News 7-4-13 Happy 4th of July

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:


Wisconsin DNR wants more information on mining company's bulk sampling plan
http://www.startribune.com/local/214172171.html


Wisconsin Legislative Memo Hinted At Controversial Clause in Mining Ordinance
http://mediatrackers.org/wisconsin/2013/07/03/wisconsin-legislative-memo-hinted-at-controversial-clause-in-mining-ordinance?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MediaTrackers+%28Media+Trackers%29


In Wisconsin, Life after Collective Bargaining
http://www.alternet.org/wisconsin-life-after-collective-bargaining-0



 Guide to Debating Your Crazy Right-wing Uncle at the July 4th Picnic
http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/how-debate-right-wing-relatives-one-percenters?page=0%2C0


Wisconsin Green Party 2013 Summer Gathering elects new officers, sets course for future growth
http://wigp.nationbuilder.com/wisconsin_green_party_2013_summer_gathering_elects_new_officers


Scott Walker Highlights Small Problems To Justify Big Corrupt Solutions
http://www.newwisgov.com/blog/scott-walker-highlights-small-problems-to-justify-big-corrupt-sol



The 21st Century Declaration of Independence
http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/287-124/18246-the-21st-century-declaration-of-independence

Morning News 7-4-13 Happy 4th of July!

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:

Scott Walker says he wants to continue cutting taxes
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-says-he-wants-to-continue-cutting-taxes-b9947339z1-214143311.html


The next time someone tells you Scott Walker balanced the budget…
http://www.forwardlookout.com/2013/07/the-next-time-someone-tells-you-scott-walker-balanced-the-budget/19056


This Independence Day, Thank a Protester
http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2013/7/4/this_independence_day_thank_a_protester


Scott Walker: Future voucher expansion should be based on student performance

Read more: http://host.madison.com/tncms/asset/editorial/79821df8-4197-53b7-b02c-70e25a0c2df6/#ixzz2Y6Sokhtl

July 4th, Diminished

http://thepoliticalenvironment.blogspot.com/2013/07/july-4th-diminished.html

 

 

July 4 occasion to commemorate our roots

http://www.progressive.org/july-4-occasion-to-commemorate-our-roots

Evening News 7-3-13

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:

Out-of-state, for-profit firm wins Head Start contract
http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/out-of-state-for-profit-firm-wins-head-start-contract-b9946773z1-214054831.html


Gnatsies, Nazis and other scum-presented for your perusal.
http://dieteascum.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/gnatsies-nazis-and-other-scum-presented-for-your-perusal/

More About State Sen. Tom Tiffany And Mining Lobbying

http://thepoliticalenvironment.blogspot.com/2013/07/more-about-state-sen-tom-tiffany-and.html

 

 

Protest At Scott Walker's House Urges Him To 'Focus On Jobs, Not Vaginas,' Veto Ultrasound Bill

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/03/scott-walker-ultrasound-protest_n_3540147.html

 

 

The War on Wisconsin Water

http://occupyriverwest.com/uncategorized/we-are-water

 

 

Gov. Walker’s budget “lays a foundation of instability for Wisconsin,” says Sen. Schultz (R)

http://www.waukeshawonk.com/2013/07/01/gov-walkers-budget-lays-a-foundation-of-instability-for-wisconsin-says-sen-schultz-r/

 

 

Scott Walker’s Fourth of July omen

http://bloggingblue.com/2013/07/03/scott-walkers-fourth-of-july-omen/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

 

When Does Walker Get The State Yard Sale Underway?

 

 http://thepoliticalenvironment.blogspot.com/2013/07/when-does-walker-get-state-yard-sale.html


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon News 7-3-13

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:

Dear Facebook
http://viviansloveletters.blogspot.com/


Banned from Facebook. The back story.
http://www.discoverjanesville.com/banned-from-facebook/


Researcher: Gov. Scott Walker 'fed us a sedative' when stimulus was needed
Read more: http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/mike_ivey/researcher-gov-scott-walker-fed-us-a-sedative-when-stimulus/article_588082f4-e365-11e2-a72d-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz2Y1Q2Mxoe

GTAC Is Only Doing Test Borings And The Environmental Mess Is Visible

http://thepoliticalenvironment.blogspot.com/2013/07/gtac-is-only-doing-test-borings-and.html

 

 

Penokee Hills Education Project Takes Anti-Mining Message to Hurley

http://wcmcoop.com/2013/07/03/penokee-hills-education-project-takes-anti-mining-message-to-hurley/

 

Aggressive new abortion restrictions take hold in Wisconsin

http://chippewa.com/news/local/writers/jessica_vanegeren/aggressive-new-abortion-restrictions-take-hold-in-wisconsin/article_7e7f54ee-8e21-599b-a890-ef1ad2e83b47.html

 

Just a little something for now......

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4625091194560395537#editor/target=post;postID=6346373389967204692

 

Mary Burke for Wisconsin governor?

http://www.thedailypage.com/isthmus/article.php?article=40312

 

Fun With Budget Numbers

http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2013/07/03/fun-with-budget-numbers/

 

 

Morning News 7-3-13

Since FB has decided it doesn't like my posts, and has repeatedly sent me to jail, I will be sharing the "News of the Day" using this format.  It will contain links to stories that are circulating the interwebs as I write, and will be published several times daily.  Be sure to stop and read all the best news of the day. And here they are, in no particular order:


Wiggy to The Rescue
http://cognidissidence.blogspot.com/2013/07/wiggy-to-rescue.html

Scott Walker among signers of Koch-backed 'No Climate Tax Pledge'
http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/scott-walker-among-signers-of-koch-backed-no-climate-tax/article_6b078010-1304-58a9-8e80-ea384a251c33.html


Oh where oh where is the DPW’s Communications Director?
http://bloggingblue.com/2013/07/02/oh-where-oh-where-is-the-dpws-communications-director/

Milwaukee city council, Barrett authorize lawsuit over ban on residency requirements
http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=300621

State aid to drop in more than half of Wisconsin school districts
http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/state-aid-to-drop-in-more-than-half-of-wisconsin-school-districts-b9945589z1-213909491.html


Rural WI Democrat to DPW Chair Mike Tate: "Get out of your caround!"ushy office and take a look

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/03/1220803/-Rural-WI-Democrat-to-DPW-Chair-Mike-Tate-Get-out-of-your-cushy-office-and-take-a-look-around

Walker's agenda includes private school report cards, regulatory reform
http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/walker-s-agends-includes-private-school-report-cards-regulatory-reform/article_797e3e7a-e2ce-11e2-ab74-001a4bcf887a.html

Voting Rights & Wisconsin
http://standupforyourrightswisconsin.org/blog/voting-rights-Wisconsin

Why We Trail America in Jobs Growth
http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2013/07/02/why-we-trail-america-in-jobs-growth/

Don't exempt UW-Madison from records law
http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/dont-exempt-uw-madison-from-records-law-b9943730z1-213920021.html

Walker Restricts Voucher School Data Release, In Name Of "Transparency"

http://thepoliticalenvironment.blogspot.com/2013/07/walker-restricts-voucher-school-data.html

 

Koch Brothers Protection Plan

http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4625091194560395537#editor/target=post;postID=3585093073657572107;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=0;src=postname

 

Racine JT Calls For Imprisonment Of Disabled Veteran Over Recall Signatures

http://wisconsinsiren.blogspot.com/2013/07/racine-jt-calls-for-imprisonment-of.html

 

 

 

 

Melissa Harris-Perry: Latest Character Assassination Target of the Far Right

Andrew Breitbart and Rush Limbaugh make a terrific living through diversion, demonizing, and the use of techniques with a goal of destroying policy or oftentimes with character assassination.  Their writing and punditry like Glenn Beck and others skilled to excite and influence their loyal legions is most assuredly a template used on every policy or individual attack. 

They do not always use the entire strategy or structure each time but do implement an argument structure designed to persuade using techniques associated with brainwashing.  Dr. Cynthia Boaz is an assistant professor of political science at Sonoma State University. Among her areas of expertise includes political communication and media. From various pundits she has identified fourteen techniques that effectively brainwash their followers.

My experience is that many of my Conservative friends use these argumentative structures oftentimes unknowingly while others seemed to understand them purposely and are in step with the talking points necessary to forward the agenda.  Folks we refer to as trolls often use this very same structure with their arguments. Read a variety of postings and you will observe the bullying technique, character assassination, flipping, and attempts to confuse the issue, policy, or personal attack.

These are similar to those Rovian Techniques devised by Karl Rove and once the target is identified; the techniques listed above are put in motion. They attack the individual or policy and then saturate that message via blogs, Facebook,  Google groups, radio, television, and newspapers. The idea is to divert followers from facts and focus on readers or listeners preconceived notions and fears to perpetuate the attack.

I have identified several "attack" techniques in the past but those who have not read my blogs the following sources will assist you in understanding why Progressives and Liberals need to start not only "Leaning Forward" but getting off their shiny bottoms and start doing something about the arguments and techniques being employed by several far right "journalists", bloggers, pundits and entertainer news anchors like Rush, O'Reilly, and Glenn Beck. If you see similar techniques on the fringe left; call them out too! You can saturate messages of truth as well as fiction!

http://truth-out.org/news/item/1964:fourteen-propaganda-techniques-fox-news-uses-to-brainwash-americans

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/10/08/1141830/-Karl-Rove-s-Handbook
http://www.drw.utexas.edu/roberts-miller/handouts/demagoguery

I have others; but these sources whether you the reader like the sources or not are links to the people who analyzed and wrote them. Everything we do is definable and each of us may not agree with the operational definitions these people identify as the techniques employed to distract and brainwash but it can be observed and the patterns identified.

Why am I bringing this up? One name: Melissa Harris-Perry. She has an MSNBC commercial that the right is demonizing about Children being part of the Community and that we should all be concerned about them; not just the Children's parents. Move a few words around and fail to report the entire sentiment with the purpose of diverting, demonizing, and destroying the character suggesting nonsense of communism, socialism, and fascism. 

Do you really believe your children are only your concern? Do you not want teachers, clergy, police, neighbors, and even strangers to be aware of unsafe situations and step up or step in? They are trying to make this another "you did not build this" attack they used when they diverted, demonized and attempted to destroy President Obama.

How can I prove this? I will provide two links and from these you decide:

http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/04/08/how-the-right-is-distorting-melissa-harris-perr/193532

https://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#hl=en&gs_rn=8&gs_ri=psy-ab&gs_mss=melissa%20harris%20perry%20MSNBC%20C&tok=oWqmcNVulDbR1YfMw7qfdw&pq=melissa%20harris%20perry&cp=62&gs_id=bo&xhr=t&q=melissa%20harris%20perry%20MSNBC%20Commercial%20Kids%20are%20the%20Communities&es_nrs=true&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=melissa+harris+perry+MSNBC+Commercial+Kids+are+the+Communities&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44990110,bs.1,d.aWM&fp=e9443ae8fe5a8991&biw=1366&bih=643

Remember this....To push forward their right wing character assassination of Melissa Harris-Perry they need to saturate Google Search and they have accomplished this with over 500,000 orchestrated links. The Heritage Foundation has people who use the Google Analytics to post and re-post so the only information is their right wing character assassination of this MSNBC pundit and others. My question is----What are they really concerned about? Her rising popularity?  Perhaps it is that her weekend un-rehearsed shows are analysis and discussion with a variety of viewpoints....Even viewpoints that don't always agree with hers. Imagine what that might look like on the daily rehearsed Bill O'Reilly show!

Melissa Harris-Perry Blog Response: 

http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/04/09/why-caring-for-children-is-not-just-a-parents-job/