Lots of "found comedy" today.
First, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker spent the day denying he'd ever heard of billionaire David Koch.
Really. A man who gives your political campaign almost $50,000 and you don't know who he is?
Har-har-hardy-har-har.
Believe it or not, Walker has presidential aspirations but the prank revealed him to be less a leader than a dog willing to don the leash of his masters. In other words, a good Republican.
As for Koch, I have to wonder if anyone questions it's really him when he calls. Heh-heh-heh.
Secondly, the right-wing scumbag machine, basically any media company with the word "Fox" attached to it, has been busy smearing prankster Ian Murphy with both hands. While simultaneously forgetting that Scott Walker readily admitted he violated both state and federal laws during his rambling conversation.
I listened to a half-hour interview with Mr. Murphy today and found him to be a very thoughtful and intelligent young man. He was cautious in his answers but it's clearly because there are forces out there who would do him harm. I hope he survives the Right-wing wringer to entertain us yet again.
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"I've never heard of that billionaire with whom I'm obviously on a first name basis! ....Well... I suppose his signature on all those campaign checks sort of rings a bell."
Scott Walker--George Walker Bush.... even if they're not at all related, if you meet a Republican with Walker anywhere in his name, it's a good time to run like hell. Great cartoon!
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(uh-oh, laughed so hard I peed on the carpet again)
In response to 28spirits, no one is my master; that is a scary freaking idea. Voters voted for him to deal with the budget problem. The unions have already conceded to the financial demands and are only trying to retain collective bargaining rights.
Finally, threatening lives here really indicates your extremism and absolutely sidelines you in this game. No one will listen to you when you pepper your argument with threats of physical violence. You are bullies and do not deserve attention. "Do it our way or we'll shoot you" reminds me a bit of North African struggles. Those dictators are losing, and so will you.
Too bad the public can't be treated to Obama receiving his daily instructions from union leaders who do everything but enjoy overnights at the White House.
Hardly fair and balanced reporting here.