Stubborn President Refuses to Listen to the People
What will it take for stubborn politicians like our own president to start listening to the people? We the People organized hundreds of Tea Parties around the nation last year with millions of people in attendance to tell him NO. Then we showed up in droves at our local representatives' town hall meetings to tell them NO. Then the American People rose up and went to the polls in elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts to tell the politicians NO. What will it take for politicians like President Obama and Congressman Ron Kind to get a clue and realize that the American People do not want their plan for government control of the health care industry? Sheesh!
N.O.Y.B.
Attached below is a link to the scanned copy of a letter I received the other day from the Census Bureau. I usually don't have a problem taking part in the census but this will be the first year that it is being conducted while reporting directly to the White House instead of to Congress. In case you weren't aware of it, President Obama took it upon himself to make sure that the Census Bureau reports to him. This is a huge mistake and I can only assume he is doing it so that he can get his "community organizer," political fingers all over the data that will come pouring in and help him launch his re-election bid.
Differences of Opinion Between Liberals and Conservatives
Following is my recent reply to a liberal on a blog that veered toward the fundamental differences between liberals and conservatives. I got a little fired up and I look forward to your feedback.
Discussions With Dan - March 7
Gov’t Fails to Fund Existing Programs While Creating New Ones
Three months ago, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Wisconsin’s state government healthcare programs such as Badgercare Plus would be facing a potential $1 billion in cuts over the next 18 months.
Last week, the State Senate passed the BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan claiming to provide an insurance program to an additional 25,000 Wisconsin residents. This bill creates a government-run, mandate-free health plan that does not even meet the minimum standards established by the State Office of the Commissioner of Insurance for private sector insurance companies.
For Goodness Sake
03/07/10
PLEASE: Help or forward to someone you know who can!
(this is the only on-line source of these needs)
For Goodness' Sake needs for the week include:
* Lady with disabilities needs a typewriter. Call Melinda, (608) 785-5927.
* Family needs pack 'n' play with bed attachment. Call Dorothy, (608) 785-9792.
* Children's 12 inch or 16 inch bicycle with training wheels in good working order or needing little repair. Call Ginny, (608) 785-9833.
* WAFER food pantry, 403 Causeway Blvd., needs peanut butter, tuna, breakfast cereal, toothpaste, canned fruit and creamed soup. Call Heidi, (608) 782-6003
Respondng to Ron Kind's Liberal Friends
David Cook recently wrote a rebuttal to my comments and did a great job of highlighting the fundamental differences between the liberal philosohpy of Ron Kind and the conservative Dan Kapanake. Liberals believe that the answer to every problem begins in government. That if the government is simply allowed to siphon enough resources out of the private sector then all our problems will be solved. Conservatives know that is just a Utopian fantasy and not reality at all. Conservative philosophy believes that the people
Mike Huebsch writes: Global Warming Bill Means Higher Electric Bills and More Taxes
Once the Assembly Special Committee on Green Energy Jobs wrapped up its two public hearings on Governor Doyle’s Global Warming bill, the co-chairs conceded that some rewrites were necessary. Yet, both co-chair Jim Soletski (D-Green Bay) and the governor have said they want to preserve the requirement that 25% of the electricity used in Wisconsin must come from renewable sources by 2025. Based on Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) data, it will cost electric customers more than $15 billion to make that happen. And, according to the Governor’s Global Warming Task Force, it
Americans For Prosperity: Defending the American Dream Summit
Linda Hansen from Americans for Prospererity asked me to pass along this invitation to you. You can find details in the attachments below or visit http://www.fightbackwisconsin.com/ for more information.
Is it any wonder more good people don’t run for public office?
Just look at the way Senator Bunning of Kentucky is treated for daring to raise objections over the reckless spending in Washington. Ron Kind likes to brag about his support of the "PayGo" law that forces Congress to pay for things by finding cuts in other programs or increasing taxes. The bottom line, according to Ron Kind, is that the Congress must pay for things without adding to the nation’s deficit.
On its face it makes perfect sense but what Ron Kind failed to mention to the local media and to the voters of Western Wisconsin is that he and his colleagues also built in a humongous loophole that allows them to essentially pass any spending plan they want and add it to our morbidly obese deficit.
U.S. Rep. Kind: Join Rep. Kind for a LIVE telephone town hall Wednesday, March 10
U.S. Rep. Kind: Join Rep. Kind for a LIVE telephone town hall Wednesday, March 10
3/1/2010
Contact: Leah Hunter
Phone: 202-225-5506
Leah.hunter@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) will hold a LIVE discussion for residents of the Third Congressional District on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. CST. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions on current legislation, including the economy and health care reform, among other topics.
7 Rivers Talk with Bob Burull
We'd like to announce the premiere of 7 Rivers Talk with Bob Burull on KQEG-23 on Monday, March 1, at 5: 30 p.m., featuring guests LaCrosse Mayor Matt Harter and Station Manager Rick Wilson. Station KQEG-23 is a newly renovated UHF station that will pass approximately 75,000 households through off-air and cable networks covering all of LaCrosse, outer suburbs, and rural cable stations. 7-Rivers is the name of daily 5:30 p.m.
La Crosse County For Goodness' Sake
02/28/2010
PLEASE: Help or forward to someone you know who can!
For Goodness' Sake needs for the week include:
* Woman moving into an apt needs full/queen size bed, dresser, living room furniture, etc. Call Beth, (608) 785-5847.
* Computer and printer. Call Linda, (608) 785-6011
* Car seat and combo stroller needed. Call Anneliese, (608) 785-5730
* Family needs washer, couch, dining set and computer. Call Kris, (608) 785-6225
* Family needs washer, electric dryer, lamps and high chair. Call Lori, (608) 397-4467
* Dresser needed. Call Liz, (608) 785-5609
* Internet ready computer needed. Call Yia, (608) 785-5935
* Pregnant woman needs maternity clothes size M-L. Call Jenni, (608) 785-6423
Ron Kind Continues to Bribe the Voters
With unemployment at record levels, several small businesses closing their doors, prices for many goods and services rising, it is amazing to me that politicians like Ron Kind continue to bribe voters with stimulus money that came out of our own pockets.
Kapanke Listening Sessions
Kapanke Listening Sessions
Join Congressional Candidate Dan Kapanke in an open, public forum to
talk and ask questions about what is happening in the U.S. Congress.
Coming to a location near you!
Friday March 5th
4-6pm
Council Chambers
La Crosse City Hall
400 La Crosse St., La Crosse, WI
For information, contact the Kapanke for Congress Campaign at 608.792.9669 or via email at
info@kapankeforcongress.com
Bring your questions!
New Online Debate about Health Care
I got involved in another online debate regarding health care today. Here is one of the posts I submitted in reply to a liberal who was touting the government control option:
CouleeConservatives.com Guided Tour
Are you interested in having a guided tour of CouleeConservatives.com? I now have the ability to share my screen and teleconference a group of people to give a guided tour of the web site and how it can be used to stay informed. This can be a great tool for grassroots activists in the Coulee Region who are interested in expressing their own conservative ideas.
First Name: * Last Name: * Username:Your CouleeConservatives.com username if you already have a free account.
Phone: * Best Time: *Enter the best time for participating in a guided tour.
Ron Kind's Allies Use Character Assassination Instead of Substance
A letter writer from Sparta recently launched a personal attack against congressional candidate Dan Kapanke in the Dunn County News. Instead of discussing issues the writer chose to use false assumptions in an attempt to divert your attention and damage Dan Kapanke's integrity.
Instead of sinking to the Democrat's level of gutter politics I will instead stick to the issues. Here are just a few examples from Ron Kind's voting record:
La Crosse County For Goodness' Sake
02/21/2010
PLEASE: Help or forward to someone you know who can!
For Goodness' Sake needs for the week include:
* VCR needed. Call Julie, (608) 785-6051.
* Family needs twin mattresses and box spring, electric dryer. Call Abby, (608) 785-6283.
* Man needs full-size bed, washer and electric dryer. Call Carmen, (608) 785-6015.
* Pregnant woman needs dresser and changing table. Call Liz, (608) 785-5609.
* Single parent with small children needs washer and electric dryer. Call Gloria, (608) 785-6033.
* Family expecting first baby needs infant car seat. Call Jenni, (608) 785-6423.
* Family needs a double stroller that can accommodate an infant and a 4-year-old with special needs who is unable to walk. Call Laurie, (608) 785-6081.
Discussions With Dan – February 19
Upcoming Office Hours
I will be holding office hours on Monday, March 1, at the Blue Cup Coffee House in Holmen from 12-1 p.m. I encourage you to come and talk with me about issues that are affecting you. The Blue Cup Coffee House is located at 500 N. Holmen Drive. I look to seeing you there!
Nuclear Energy 101 And Why You Should Care About It
Mike Huebsch writes: 3,000 Oppose Global Warming Bill
At the second and final hearing of the Assembly Green Energy Jobs Committee on Governor Doyle’s Glboal Warming Bill this week, the businesses who will collect the $16 billion of subsidies for renewable energy projects urged the bill’s passage. The employers, both large and small, who will pay those subsidies via their electric bills pleaded with the committee to save the jobs and manufacturing operations the legislation will drive to other states. Three days later, the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) released a petition signed by more