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  • Pray Leinenkugel is right

    I’m not necessarily talking about the beer, although I wouldn’t be surprised if economic success in Wisconsin strongly correlated with growth in Leinie’s sales (I don’t think it’s quite cheap enough to be recession proof). Wispolitics: Commerce Secretary Dick Leinenkugel predicts gradual job growth beginning in 2010 and says that with [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 4:56pm EST
    by Jack

  • Badger Herald gives up on diversity of topics

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    Apparently the Badger Herald will be dedicating the rest of the semester (practically) to confronting the question of “diversity.” The response in both campus papers to a couple of provocative columns has been so strong that Jason Smathers has decided to put everything else on the backburner. It sent the [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 2:52pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

    Welcome back! How was that four (or five or six) day weekend? The employees of the state enjoyed it too! You thinking about continuing it. As much as I love Thanksgiving, it really ought to be at the end of October. Trust me, people would still Christmas shop the day after. [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 9:31am EST
    by Jack

  • Talk about a frozen pizza..

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    Posted: November 28, 2009, 10:33am EST
    by jaimiec

  • Get the jails ready!

    So Milwaukee County may be facing deep funding cuts in its federally-funded drug outpatient treatment program. People are being put on waiting lists. Are you kidding? You really think the county government will let a nationally recognized (and relatively cheap) program die? The county will seek to have the Access to [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2009, 9:37pm EST
    by Jack

  • Low taxes: The devil is in the detail

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “But in comparison to other states, Wisconsin’s total tax bite on incomes plummeted to just above the national average in newly released figures. And the Badger State’s consistent top-five tax perch has slipped steadily down to 15th in the latest rankings.” And just in case Scott Walker wasn’t happy enough… • [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2009, 12:36pm EST
    by Jack

  • Just a reminder for Madison drivers…

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    Some people out there (you know who you are) have issues with parking authority. So I thought I’d remind you: The alternate side parking rules require that vehicles must be parked on the even house numbered side of the street from 1:00 am until 7:00 am on even numbered days and [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2009, 11:28am EST
    by Jack

  • Feingold easily beats Thompson in new poll

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    According to a poll just released by Public Policy Polling (PPP), a polling firm based out of North Carolina, Feingold leads former Governor Thompson 50-41 in a hypothetical senate matchup. Russ Feingold leads former Governor Tommy Thompson 50-41 in a possible match up. He takes 88% of the Democratic vote to [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:54pm EST
    by Alec S

  • “Compositional Diversity” advocates: less McCain, more Obama

    Supporters of affirmative action have been challenged to show why race should matter in admissions - so they should do just that. [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:13pm EST
    by Alec S

  • Brunch Links

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    In a hurry and very hungry. And people are coming to paint the ONLY exit to my apartment, so I have to leave soon. Feingold goes after U.S. radio and TV propaganda program in Cuba, saying the broadcasts fail to meet “journalistic standards of objectivity.” A reminder for any of you busing [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 10:58am EST
    by Jack

  • Gunning up for Socialism

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    Every red-blooded American knows why handguns are practically illegal in Europe. Unlike America, which is governed by the sweat, blood and tears of its own people, European nations are controlled by a tyrannical socialist (masonic) elite who stays in power only because its oppressed citizens are prohibited from bearing arms. [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:24pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

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    Manna. Herald endorses legalization of marijuana. Hopefully not the first time in the paper’s history but you never know. It’s good to see the logical argument made – decriminalization only gets us half of what we should have: a fair and regulated marijuana market. Good to see the Herald has a [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:51am EST
    by Jack

  • Fat Sandwich – a fat waste of cash

    Number of comments: 2
    The only thing that Fat Sandwich Company really has working in its favor is its unbelievable intrigue. Clearly, I just had to go. I had to see what the fuss was all about. Unfortunately, Fat Sandwich did not deliver. From the second I walked in the door, I just knew I would [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 12:41pm EST
    by jaimiec

  • Pretend diversity is way easier

    Number of comments: 8
    One of these things is not like the other one… Look about halfway down the left side of both pictures. Notice any difference between the original picture on the right and its final copy on the left? In the summer of 2000, in a small room in the University of Wisconsin, the [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 4:10pm EST
    by Alec S

  • Kagen gets another challenger

    Republicans are slathering over the opportunity to unseat Rep. Steve Kagen, the most vulnerable Democrat in the Wisconsin congressional delegation. Rep. Roger Roth is the most recent addition to the GOPers fervent health care reform advocate Steve Kagen (M.D.). Roth recently returned from a two month stint in Iraq, so I’m [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:43pm EST
    by Jack

  • Nobody applying for ALRC position

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    It’s almost poetic. Weeks after the student community student newspapers made so much noise about getting a student voting member on the ALRC, only one person has applied for the new position, according to sources in city government. That one person is Mark Woulf. Bryon Eagon says potential applicants should get their applications [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 12:02pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

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    The day is going to be cold but not wet, which is good, because the latter of these two caused me to sprain my ankle yesterday. Walking home from a volunteering stint at the Veterans Museum too…wounded for my country. Anybody catch Sarah Palin with Billy O last night? It [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 10:12am EST
    by Jack

  • Be a part of Shared Governance

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    ASM Voice is encouraging people to apply for positions in the Shared Governance Committee. Applying for one of these positions is a great way to get involved on campus. Student-leaders appointed to Shared Gov seats are a part of some huge decisions every week. For those of you who have no idea [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:57pm EST
    by Jack

  • The College Dems

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    I had a talk with College Dems president Molly Rivera yesterday at the Rathskeller. A junior, Molly grew up in Kenosha, WI. Her father is the former chair of the Democratic Party of the 1st Congressional District. What has Rivera done to change the organization this year (not that they needed [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 5:14pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

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    Check in later today with a post on my interview with Molly Rivera, chair of UW-Madison College Democrats. And of course, you should all read my article in Isthmus on mayoral power. Another crappy day. Showers. 40’s. Do you feel American today? You will after you look at those pancakes. Bob [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 11:11am EST
    by Jack

  • ASM is at it again

    That’s right, they are addressing a relevant student issue in what appears to be a competent way. The Associated Students of Madison’s Affordable Textbook Campaign presented a resolution addressing campus textbook policies to the Faculty Senate’s University Committee Monday. ATC made several recommendations to the committee. They suggested professors provide book [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 7:39pm EST
    by Alec S

  • Crime in Madison – better, not worse

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    Whenever people want to talk about solving crime, they usually precede their solution with: “Crime has gotten out of control.” But they usually don’t bother looking at the numbers. Mayor Dave gives us a good reminder of how much Madison has actually been improving for over a decade: • Comparing the first three [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 2:40pm EST
    by Jack

  • The best TV stars hang at the KK

    This is why I don’t watch Entertainment Tonight. It will lead you to some of the worst people in the world – or at least their look-a-likes. I usually don’t paste entire articles, but I really didn’t know what part of this article to leave out. My condolences to the [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:08pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

    Looks like a crappy day. Mild temperature with showers. Please watch the following video. “TV star allegedly whacks fan with napkin holder.” The most bizarre story you’ll read this week. Nice. The Herald runs a feature story on how groups like CFACT are funded even after they’re denied funds by SSFC. Don’t [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:21am EST
    by Jack

  • Are Democrats’ hopes for Barrett too high?

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    I apologize for engaging in a little bit of MSNBCism but I’d like to take a few moments to reflect on the potential of Tom Barrett’s gubernatorial candidacy. In many ways, I see the hope and excitement surrounding Barrett as similar to Obama’s rise leading up to the 2008 election. Going [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 5:38pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

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    It looks like it’s going to stay cool for a while. High of 50 and low of 37. Keepin it simple with a salad from Peppino’s Restaurant. Dane County Budget passes: ”Given the amount of [tax] levy we’re asking for, I think we should be better prepared for 2011 and we’re not,” [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:10am EST
    by Jack

  • Scott Walker cements his status as a visionary

    Number of comments: 4
    …if by visionary, you mean a bigot. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker followed through Monday on his promised veto of a measure aimed at extending domestic partner benefits to county employees. But why Scott? He said it made no financial sense to even study the benefit’s cost at a time of [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:35pm EST
    by Alec S

  • Mayor Dave: Ice rinks need volunteers

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    Mayor Dave reiterated support for a plan to turn five of the city’s eight ice rinks over to neighborhood groups, who would maintain the rinks with volunteers. Here’s a quick primer on the science of ice. Snow is not as cold as you think. As a matter of fact, when snow [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 4:57pm EST
    by Jack

  • How to get health care reform

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    Push stories like this one: The Rudies’ son Brandon, 3, who was badly injured in a freak accident on the family’s Outagamie County property on July 11, has become something of a poster child for reform, thanks to U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, a reform advocate. The Rudies, who live in [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 2:35pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

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    Wear a coat today. High of 50 and low of 34. From the only restaurant to ever receive an F from one of the folks at Eating in Madison A to Z. Although frankly, I ate their once with my family and didn’t think it was that bad – except [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:46am EST
    by Jack

  • It was warm last weekend

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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 2:19pm EST
    by Jack

  • Coffee Bytes – where else on University Ave?

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    Jaimie Chapman: Lowdown: 799 University Avenue Mon – Sat: 6:30am – 9:30pm Sun: 7am – 9pm 608-256-9501 Espresso. Not expresso. Say it with me. Es. Press. Oh. It’s alright, it doesn’t matter. Coffee Bytes is nothing all that special anyways, but they do have a couple of things running in their favor. First: the location. It’s right [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 11:49am EST
    by Jack

  • The upside of Gableman’s win

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    Despite the disappointing result of the Gableman fiasco, supporters of judicial reform have reason to be optimistic. Although Gableman and his right wing allies will undoubtedly claim victory, the judge comes out of this ordeal politically tarnished. Even the panel that ruled in his favor today chastised him for behavior [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 1:02pm EST
    by Jack

  • Brunch Links

    Today’s weather will be similar, partly cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 41. If you’re thinking about taking a drive, today’s apparently the day to do it, because Madison now has the lowest gas prices in the state! Daily Cardinal ed board meets with Mayor Dave. Kewl. Senate [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 10:20am EST
    by Jack

  • Wisconsin…the next California?

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    No, not in a good way, in the fiscal way. That means no Megan Fox (who is featured in the NYT Magazine this weekend) but it does mean serious fiscal and economic problems. A report released by the Pew Center on the States includes Wisconsin in its list of nine states [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 7:25pm EST
    by Alec S

  • Stimulus numbers wrong

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    Thank you to Emma Roller (a cherished commenter) for directing me to this story: “A stimulus job report that says more than 10,000 jobs were saved or created in Wisconsin is rife with errors, double counting and inflated numbers based more on satisfying federal formulas than creating real jobs, a Journal [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 4:25pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Commission dismisses Gableman’s charges

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    BREAKING: “Therefore, we conclude that the facts alleged in the complaint do not constitute a violation of SCR 60.06(3)(c) for which discipline may be imposed. Accordingly, we recommend that Justice Gableman’s motion for summary judgment be granted and the Commission’s complaint be dismissed.” The arguments in favor of dismissal were unanimous, although [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 11:55am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

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    Good day Sconnies. Today should be similar to yesterday. Weatherwise. However, at the Sconz we have a big new development. Most importantly, that we can now accurately use “we.” I have added two new collaborators to the Sconz! On the weekends Jaimie Chapman will be doing restaurant/bar reviews and offer premium [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 10:54am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Katrina Flores quits ASM

    According to sources, Katrina Flores, former candidate for alder and ASM student council member, has resigned from student government. Flores was a member of the left wing FACES slate last Spring. The slate was unsuccessful and failed to capture a majority necessary to control leadership. Due to new rules regarding absences, Flores [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 10:04pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Analiese Eicher declares for Dane County Board

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    Analiese Eicher, a UW student and member of the College Democrats, has declared her candidacy for the Dane County district 5 seat, which is currently held by former UW student Wyndham Manning. You can expect the Herald to comment on this development in days to come. The Herald has been the [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 7:51pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • City Budget

    Unfortunately I can’t offer you anything new right now because I am swamped in school work, but I would urge anybody who’s interested to check out Brenda Konkel and Kristin Czubkowski. [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:13pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Will this war define our generation?

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    Breaking from the New York Times: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton are coalescing around a proposal to send 30,000 or more additional American troops to Afghanistan, but President Obama remains unsatisfied with answers he has gotten about how vigorously [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 12:05pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

    41 right now. High of 56. Something that looks tasty from Indian Darbar. Council approves Central Library. Postpones vote on Edgewater’s funding till later today. Kristin Czubkowski live blogs the budget meeting from last night. Walker holds fundraiser at UW-Stevens Point. Democrats accuse him of breaking the law by holding a fundraiser [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:50am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Walker’s dream budget busted

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    For those of you looking for updates of the Madison city budget – you’ll have to wait until tomorrow. However, Cognitive Dissidence, who apparently is a more dedicated reporter than me, spent 17 hours at the Milwaukee County budget deliberations. This is the summary of his toil: 3.8% increase in tax [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 5:59pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Countdown to Paul Soglin’s candidacy…

    Tom Barrett is making this a gut-wrencher: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Wednesday that he would make a decision on whether to run for the Democractic Party’s nomination for governor by the end of this week. [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 5:01pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Mayor Dave going all out for Edgewater

    From the mayor’s blog: It’s a pretty straightforward vote. If the City Council votes this week to take tax incremental financing support for the Edgewater Hotel out of the budget, it’s pretty much over. Almost 1,000 jobs, over $1 million in new taxes, much better public access to Lake Mendota. All [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 2:28pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

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    Should be another beautiful day. High of 60. An inspiring ham and cheese sandwich from Pat O’Malley’s Jet Room. Should farmers be able to sell raw milk (unpasteurized)? Herb Kohl swimming in dollar bills. More dollar bills than any other member of the Senate. David Obey actually talked to some tea partiers on [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:22am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Food cart taxes to go up?

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    This was on the Board of Estimates schedule tonight: Amending Secs 9.13(6)(h)3.a.i. and iii., Sec. 9.13(6)(h)3.b.i., Secs.9.13(6)(h)3.c.i. and ii. to increase the street vending license fees for mall/concourse food vendors, merchant vendors, and license and other fees for arts and crafts vendors; and amending Sec. 31.075(2)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to increase the [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 8:24pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Fine, let’s discuss it: Soglin for governor

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    I didn’t take the discussion of Soglin’s candidacy for governor very seriously when I first saw it appear somewhere on the blogosphere – I can’t remember where. But I must admit Soglin has a point. Even if he doesn’t run, it is likely the Democratic field will be stacked with Paul [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:50pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • How did the crazies come to Wisconsin?

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    And this story has nothing to do with the guy who sold his name to a Finnish electronics company. That’s just a shrewd businessman. Those of you who have read The Sconz regularly are likely familiar with my feelings about the Wisconsin Republican Party. I have often wondered aloud how a [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:48pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Can Labor sway Edgewater project?

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    According to the State Journal, labor unions are spending tens of thousands of dollars on a campaign to win support for the Edgewater renovation. How many local officeholders will react strongly to the project’s endorsement by organized labor? Does labor still bring a powerful emotional appeal to left-leaning local politicos? Does [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 12:36pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

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    Incredible…not only beautiful day, but a beautiful week. High of 63 today. A margarita from Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant, which not only got a D from Eating in Madison A to Z, but was referred to as a “Mexican’t Restaurant.” By the way, I had the pleasure of meeting the good [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 10:52am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Need a job?

    Sounds like a great opportunity for many of my readers. Wisconsin’s 47,000 jobs will be parceled out in eight regions; in the Madison region – southern and southwestern Wisconsin – the goal will be to fill 4,200 jobs that pay $13 an hour. Most of the jobs are for “enumerators,” and field [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2009, 9:45pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Bubble Island: Bubbling with potential

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    Today I am featuring a guest “restaurant” review by Jaimie Chapman, from Yes Mom and the Badger Herald. This is the first review of any non-alcohol serving eatery ever published on The Sconz. Bubble Island: Located inside the University Square Food Court (it’s by the bathrooms) It’ll catch on. Right now it’s clear [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:46am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Sam Clegg: “French food is horrible”

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    Former Opinion Page Editor Sam Clegg told The Sconz that his time spent abroad in Grenoble, France has been stained by what he calls the “worst food on the face of the earth.” In a press release titled “Fuck French Food,” Clegg expressed regret for not having packed more ham and [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 4:28pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • David Blaska’s secret climate models

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    There’s nothing better than getting out of an exam on a Friday afternoon, opening a beer, and indulging in the most recent David Blaska treatise. This week, Blaska gives in depth analysis of the imminent takeover of the American economy by the U.S. government. He laments the corporate welfare given [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:10pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

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    And he bowed his head to Jesus… and he stood for Uncle Sam…Excuse me, Alan Jackson will just not get out of my head. Getting up to 55 with a low of 47. No food today. Just a ringing endorsement of northern secession. Public financing for Supreme Court races passes both [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:44am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Assembly refuses vote on drunk driving reform

    Expect to see an editorial from the Badger Herald and perhaps a few words from James Rowen on the Assembly’s refusal to bring OWI reforms to a vote. The increased penalties had earlier been approved by the State Senate unanimously. A beautiful display of how the most important political decision [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 10:59pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Budget yields…roof gardens!

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    Brenda Konkel highlights the amendments to the city budget. Not surprising is the amendment added by Michael Schumacher and budget hawk Jed Sanborn to postpone construction of new Central Library until the city can secure funding, including through private donations. However, the amendment added by Mike Verveer, Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, Brian Soloman, Satya [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:27pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Will drunk driving reform finally pass?

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    The last day of legislative session. Among the bills on the Assembly calendar is a measure to require schools providing sex education to give students age-appropriate information on how to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STDs while stressing abstinence. A final vote on the bill was blocked Tuesday by Republicans. Also on [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:36pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

    Congratulations to the New York Yankees. $200 million should get you at least one every decade. So I’m bitter? Chicken nachos from Kollege Klub. “As a place for just dinner when you are cold and alone the KK doesn’t have much to recommend it unless you’re really into nihilism.” Bassey Etim [...]
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    Posted: November 05, 2009, 10:25am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Scott Walker is a good politician

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    Because he seems able to convince just about anybody that he’s got the skills to pay the bills. Writes Joey Labuz: It is clear Walker has the financial record to tackle many of the issues currently facing the state government. After all, he took over a Milwaukee County government rocked by [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 3:47pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Wisconsin’s backwardness preserved another day

    Post Crescent: “Wisconsin schools that decide to teach sex education would have to instruct students on the use of birth control under a bill given preliminary approval by the state Assembly on Tuesday. After being blocked by Republicans from taking a final vote on passage, Democrats who control the Assembly were forced to delay [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:29pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

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    Interesting. I wish I had gone to the City Council meeting. Ald. Bridget Maniaci ended up putting Eagon’s old proposal (to make a student voting member on the ALRC permanent) to a vote. It narrowly failed, 10-9. If any of you guys could give me the total tally, with all [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:46am EST
    by The Sconz

  • MPD releases position on ALRC vote

    As the “recommendation” that the mayor appoint a student member to the ALRC goes before a Council vote tonight, here is in an email sent to the mayor and the city council, Madison Police Department Chief Noble Wray weighed in on the prospect of adding a student voting member to [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 6:47pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • JFC votes to publicly finance court campaigns

    The Joint Finance Committee approved language to publicly finance Supreme Court campaigns today on a partisan 11-4 vote. The margin demonstrates the extent to which having even a slim majority in both houses of the legislature benefits a party. However, the four Republicans on the committee at least partially made up [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 2:51pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Brunch Links

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    Yesterday was odd. Not only because the Phillies managed to hold a lead, but because despite having a high number of visitors to the site, there were no comments. I would like to emphasize my support for comments, no matter when. Especially ones that stimulate dialogue. And especially ones coming [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:29am EST
    by The Sconz

  • Tommy Thompson: I can do anything I want

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    David Blaska must be regretting all the stupid things he’s said over the years that (you’d hope) will keep him from holding an official position in politics again. His savior, Gov. Tommy Thompson, is openly considering runs for U.S. Senate and governor. Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson (left) says he’s still [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 6:27pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • MAYOR TO APPOINT STUDENT VOTE TO ALRC

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    UPDATE: Eagon negotiates compromise with mayor. Eagon’s ordinance will no longer require that the citizen appointee be a student. It will add an alder and a citizen to the ALRC with a recommendation to the mayor that the citizen be a student. The mayor plans to appoint a student rep [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 2:00pm EST
    by The Sconz

  • Michael Gableman: Great politician

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    Frankly I wouldn’t be surprised if Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman became a defense attorney if he is removed from the Supreme Court for judicial misconduct (unfortunately, I believe the latter scenario is very unlikely to materialize). His penchant for innuendo and attacks on credibility are much more appropriate skills [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 12:16pm EST
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    The Phillies came was a bit of a heartbreaker. My time would have been better spent listening to visiting lecturer Steven Pinker discuss why humans swear and use sexual innuendos. Or the Ludacris panel…how the hell did I miss that one? I don’t mean to cross the picket line but [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:49am EST
    by The Sconz
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