Common Sense Politics

Karma and Qaddafi

2011-03-11T00:41:00.000-05:00

Libyans want US to enforce a no fly zone cause Qaddafi is bombing them. Lets review:

Qaddafi orders Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi to blow up Lockerbie Plane -Libyans Cheer
9-11 takes place - Libyans burn U.S. Flags and cheer
Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi- Free from prison - Libyans Cheer
Libyans want freedom, Qaddafi kicks their... ass - Libyans cry for help from U.S.
We should sit back and cheer.

Excerpts from the Wisconsin State Constitution

2011-03-10T15:56:00.000-05:00

Organization of legislature; quorum; compulsory
attendance. SECTION 7. Each house shall be the judge of the
elections, returns and qualifications of its own members; and a
majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a
smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel
the attendance of absent members in such manner and under
such penalties as each house may provide.
Rules; contempts; expulsion. SECTION 8. Each house
may determine the rules of its own proceedings, punish for contempt
and disorderly behavior, and with the concurrence of two−
thirds of all the members elected, expel a member; but no member
shall be expelled a second time for the same cause.
Courts have no jurisdiction to review legislative rules of proceeding, which are
those rules having “to do with the process the legislature uses to propose or pass
legislation or how it determines the qualifications of its members.” Milwaukee

Anarchy in Wisconsin

2011-03-10T02:16:00.000-05:00

The AWOL Dems are dead wrong! They try to spin this as them fighting for democracy when by their irresponsible and illegitimate acts seek to negate the bona-fide election that took place in November. To follow their reasoning, the entire election process and rule of law is negated by minority, mob rule. So, is this the state of our republic, that an unruly few refusing to abide by established law and democratic process can refute the legitimate will of the people exercised by free elections.? The real issue here in my opinion, is whether the democratic process of majority rule with free elections will continue to be the law of the land or will we discard this noble practice in favor of the whims of a vocal minority.

Who are the Chumps ?

2011-03-08T11:39:00.000-05:00

LET'S SEE IF I GOT THIS CORRECT?

RE: 3 American Hikers Now In The NEWS

IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER
ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD LABOR.

IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER
ILLEGALLY YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY.

IF YOU CROSS THE AFGHAN BORDER
ILLEGALLY, YOU GET SHOT.
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IF YOU CROSS THE SAUDI ARABIAN BORDER
ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE JAILED.
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IF YOU CROSS THE CHINESE BORDER
ILLEGALLY YOU MAY NEVER BE HEARD FROM AGAIN.
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IF YOU CROSS THE VENEZUELAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE BRANDED A SPY AND YOUR FATE WILL BE SEALED.

IF YOU CROSS THE CUBAN BORDER ILLEGALLY
YOU WILL BE THROWN INTO POLITICAL PRISON TO ROT.

> IF YOU CROSS THE U.S. BORDER ILLEGALLY - YOU GET A JOB,DRIVERS LICENSE,SOCIAL SECURITY CARD,WELFARE,FOOD STAMPS,CREDIT CARDS,SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE, FREE EDUCATION, FREE HEALTH CARE, A LOBBYIST IN WASHINGTON, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS PRINTED IN YOUR LANGUAGE
THE RIGHT TO CARRY YOUR COUNTRY'S FLAG WHILE YOU PROTEST THAT YOU DON'T GET ENOUGH RESPECT AND, IN MANY INSTANCES, YOU CAN VOTE.
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> I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE I HAD A FIRM GRASP ON THE "SITUATION"!

Facts on Problems in Wisconsin

2011-03-06T11:07:00.000-05:00

Got these from a recent Freedom Works post. I agree with these little known tid-bits. Also "Hey MIA Dems- Get back to work and quit rejecting democracy!

1. Wisconsin is facing a $3.6 billion budget deficit.
The Department of Administration predicts that Wisconsin will face a $3.6 billion deficit between 2011and 2013. Politicians have long been promising excessive salaries and benefits to public sector workers that taxpayers cannot sustain. Governor Walker’s reasonable request to limit public sector collective bargaining will help curb government spending to save taxpayers’ money.

2. Wisconsin public school teachers get paid nearly double private sector workers.
The average Wisconsin public school teacher gets paid $100,000 annually in compensation, $50,000 in wages and $45,000 for very generous benefits packages. In Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin,the average private sector worker makes only $53,724 annually in compensation. It’s unsustainable that taxpayers have to foot the bill for bloated public sector workers’ pay.

3. Wisconsin public teachers pay little of their health care and pension costs.Out of every dollar that public school teachers receive in salary, taxpayers pay 74.2 cents for their retirement and health care costs. In the private sector, the corresponding rate is only 24.3 cents. Due to collective bargaining agreements, the school district pays the entire cost of public school teachers’pension plans. The school district also pays the entire premium for public school teachers’ medical and vision benefits and half of the cost of dental coverage. Family health care coverage for public school teachers costs a whopping $26,844 annually.

AWOL

2011-03-01T01:39:00.000-05:00

Everybody know what AWOL means? It stands for Absent Without Leave. Thats the case with these MIA Wisconsin Democratic Senators. I watch as the liberals compare the duly elected Governor to a dictator. Whatever your political views are, I believe we all agree under the social contract, that we live in a democratic society. Governed by established law. Its my opinion these missing Senators are in violation of their responsibilities to their constituents, and the good people of their state. They were elected to REPRESENT their constituents views, and by refusing to cast their vote in a properly convened legislative assembly, they stand negligent. If they oppose this bill their rightful duty is to vote NO. Key word here is vote. So those ignorant folks I see carrying the dictator signs should really look up what dictator really means.

Courageous or Cowardly

2011-02-25T00:29:00.000-05:00

Okay folks, are these MIA Wisconsin Democratic legislators nuts or what? Newsflash, the election took place last November. The peoples voice WAS heard! These guys are not representing their districts. Its their job to vote NO if thats their constituents wishes, not shut down the legislature because an issue arises that they don't like and don't have the votes in a democratic institution to defeat. These people are negligent, criminal and should be immediately recalled via petition by the citizens in those districts they refuse to properly represent.

Easy fix for voter Fraud

2008-10-26T10:42:00.002-04:00

With the recent cases of voter fraud throughout the contry by ACORN and the like, I have a simple solution. Eliminate registration, and give everyone ONE vote for every dollar of TAX they actually paid. None for tax credits, ONE vote for each dollar of TAX paid. Think about it, if you paid NO tax, why should you have a say in how the money is spent. Radical you say? Lets try this, let me come to your house, open YOUR checkbook and let me spend YOUR money.

Blame Bush for high gas prices....

2008-10-15T17:34:00.003-04:00

Nation	City	Price in USD Regular/Gallon
Netherlands	Amsterdam	$6.48
Norway	Oslo	$6.27
Italy	Milan	$5.96
Denmark	Copenhagen	$5.93
Belgium	Brussels	$5.91
Sweden	Stockholm	$5.80
United Kingdom	London	$5.79
Germany	Frankfurt	$5.57
France	Paris	$5.54
Portugal	Lisbon	$5.35
Hungary	Budapest	$4.94
Luxembourg		$4.82
Croatia	Zagreb	$4.81
Ireland	Dublin	$4.78
Switzerland	Geneva	$4.74
Spain	Madrid	$4.55
Japan	Tokyo	$4.24
Czech Republic	Prague	$4.19
Romania	Bucharest	$4.09

Conflict of Interest

2008-10-15T17:24:00.002-04:00

Ask your Member of Congress why they are allowed, or continue to, vote on any bill that effects a group that they have received contributions from.

Real Priorities

2008-10-15T17:17:00.002-04:00

Ask your Congressmen and Senators why they can't seem to fix social security for the last twenty years, but they can all get together to bail out failed, mismanaged, corrupt banking systems in one week.

Fox guarding the Henhouse

2008-10-08T19:23:00.002-04:00

Easy , short post, Everyone please google Obamas campaign finance staff, and financial advisors re:their connection to Fannie Mae.

Ya want fries with that...

2008-07-27T19:56:00.002-04:00

If you see two different sized cups, the larger marked "Large", what is the logical label for the smaller cup.? Common sense would seem to say "small " right? Not at Mcdonalds. I went through the drive thru yesterday to get a delicious iced coffee drink, I see a choice between "Large" and "MEDIUM". Huh, only two sizes, one is large, the other is.....medium? Why not "Medium" and "Small". Oh yeah, right, marketing(also known as lying, misdirection,concealment etc.) Not long ago at this same drive thru, I approached the order window and heard the following through the rasping speaker "Hello, would you like to try one of our new Angus Burgers today?" That in perfect English male voice. I politely declined and ordered a number seven with a coke. When I arrived at the pay window, I was face to face with a non-English speaking woman. I asked where her partner was that offered me the Angus Burger, she shrugged and the manager revealed it was a recording. I mean, what!. Why, what.!

Two Years Off?

2008-07-27T15:06:00.000-04:00

I've been watching several members of congress for the last 16 months running around the country and some, the world, running for the office of President. My question is, why aren't they working in Congress or their respective districts.? Is being a member of Congress a full time job or what? I wonder what would happen to the average American who didn't show up for work like these candidates.