Ace of Spades HQ

February 19, 2011

Intrepid Moronette Reportage
— Dave in Texas

Heather Radish is on the ground, doing the job most Americans won't do.

She writes:

My seatmate on the Americans for Prosperity bus was a burly Teamster
named Bob, so I got in and out of the Capitol grounds quite safely
The people on my bus ranged in age from jr high to retired, with a
range of occupations including a private school teacher (who went to
work all week), a union carpenter, truck drivers, sales people, and
funemployed. Several first-timers and several veterans of local Tea
Parties. All well-informed about the actual provisions of the bill.
The last straw for most of us was the Fleebaggers (WI Senate Dems)
taking off on Thursday to avoid voting on the budget bill (people from
my bus with missing Dem sign:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10297889@N08/5459426343/). Everyone had
a great time, and my new friend Bob said this was probably the best
tea party he'd been to, because it really feels like our right to have
fair, meaningful elections is at risk.

Rally-goers: Calm, polite, friendly, much laughter. Lots of veterans.
Conservatives look sheepish when they chant. Lots of people who pay
more than 12% of their health insurance premiums. Surprising number of
young people who were with us.

Signs:
A very Moron Sign: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10297889@N08/5459431251
My favorite: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10297889@N08/5460105290/
Best use of Obama: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10297889@N08/5460040868
Best use of Zeros: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10297889@N08/5460106726
Cute Chick for Ace: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10297889@N08/5460048132

Speakers: If you watched the livestream of the speakers, you had a
better view than I did, they were blocked by cameras. Herman Cain was
first because he was also speaking in TX today, and very very good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVo7495RKW4 Author Brad Thor was an
excellent surprise speaker--he had the Quote of the Day, referring to
Obama's "assault on the unions" comment: "When you're being mugged and
you kick them in the pills, you're not committing assault." There was
a mother whose name I cannot recall who called out the left for the
Hitler signs. Another speaker was cut off briefly when some goons
broke through the perimeter and unplugged the sound system (so much
for their newfound fetish for free speech). I love Breitbart, but I
thought he strayed a little bit from the core message. Dave Westlake
(lost in primary to Ron Johnson) read Sarah Palin's Facebook letter to
union members...my attention wandered, because I'd read it already.

Hippies and professional protesters: Not impressed with the SEIU
enforcer http://www.flickr.com/photos/10297889@N08/5460034476/, but I
suppose the rest don't roll out of bed that early. After the rally,
there were more goons with lame and vulgar signs screaming tired crap
about The Rich, and the obligatory Hitler references.

One professional preprinted sign everywhere was "stop the attack on
working families"--like only public union employees have families or
something. There was also a plane with a banner about working
families--I don't know who's responsible for those signs, they weren't
labeled, but "Working Families" is ACORN's political party in NY...

There were also a few standing quietly holding cut flowers. At least
they were quiet.

And a woman on stilts, dressed as the Statue of Liberty. Sadly, didn't
get a pic.

Personal note: The guy who gave me the Radish nickname years ago when
we were working at his dad's restaurant lives in WI now send me a
message of encouragement last night; he supports Walker but was too
busy working to support his adorable family to make it over to
Madison. So the attendance was estimated at 10k, but if each of us
represented five or six people with real obligations that prevent them
from street demonstrations, that's pretty big.

Had a great time; was only disappointed it was over early. I'll go
again if necessary.

(This is why I stopped blogging, I go on forever

Thanks!
Heather

Posted by: Dave in Texas at 05:04 PM | Comments (133)
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1 One professional preprinted sign everywhere was "stop the attack on
working families"--like only public union employees have families or
something. There was also a plane with a banner about working
families--I don't know who's responsible for those signs, they weren't
labeled, but "Working Families" is ACORN's political party in NY

I don't see much hard work out of those "Working Families" except when shoving to get the seat on the bus nearest the sandwich cooler

Posted by: kbdabear at February 19, 2011 05:11 PM (vdfwz)

Conservatives look sheepish when they chant.

Personality insight: If you're comfortable chanting in public, you may be an a-hole.

Great report Radish!

Posted by: Cicero at February 19, 2011 05:12 PM (jpUgO)

3 Extra chocolate ration for Heather!

Posted by: eman: United People's Front of Wisconsin at February 19, 2011 05:12 PM (VmVG3)

4 Thanks Radish, for the local updates! I'm working on some local info as well, and will share it if and when it comes through.

Posted by: NC Ref at February 19, 2011 05:12 PM (/izg2)

5 Proper moronette reportage would include pictures of her boobies.Just sayin'.

Posted by: steevy at February 19, 2011 05:13 PM (zqUcB)

6 Awesome. I'm just disappointed you didn't "accidentally" kick a union thug in the balls. By accident, of course.

Excellent reportage.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 19, 2011 05:13 PM (UOM48)

7 Thank YOU, Heather!

Posted by: ktnxbai *cough* at February 19, 2011 05:13 PM (mNvEm)

8 Any longbow pics?

Posted by: eman: United People's Front of Wisconsin at February 19, 2011 05:13 PM (VmVG3)

9 Great update!

_{Even with the shocking lack of boobies.}

Posted by: Waterhouse at February 19, 2011 05:15 PM (nnN0n)

Or at least offer on the union supporters some pudding....not that they would have gotten the joke.

Posted by: Zach Greinke's Bobblehead f/k/a Mallamutt at February 19, 2011 09:14 PM (OWjjx)

Used pudding.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 19, 2011 05:16 PM (UOM48)

11 Thanks Heather for standing with Walker and representing those of us who couldn't make it. Thanks also for posting your experience. My best friend is from Janesville and we were discussing the possibility of a future road trip... Did you get to play any of the awesome hippie instruments I read about on NRO?

Posted by: Trish at February 19, 2011 05:17 PM (yqhkv)

12 The "working" adjective has always annoyed the spittle out of me.

My grandfather worked his farm, paid his taxes, and helped his neighbors. He never belonged to a union; these idiots using the "working" label would not have been able to follow him around for an hour.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 19, 2011 05:18 PM (7utQ2)

13 Great job - love the pictures.

Posted by: tank at February 19, 2011 05:19 PM (1E89t)

14
My favorite sign in your montage is:

Scott Walker

Keep Your Pimp Hand Strong

Excellent.

Did anyone have a pic of the Short Bus from yesterday?

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 19, 2011 05:20 PM (UOM48)

15 Positively Radishing.

Posted by: Rocks at February 19, 2011 05:21 PM (th0op)

16 The problem, of course, is that nobody is against a reasonable number of good public employees earning a decent wage. It is tough to get someone to realize that they are overpaid. Everyone wants to think they are on an escalator, that things are going to improve for them and their children.

Anyone who has ever seen the third world, will realize just how lucky we are. It's humbling, and maddening, to realize that there is some guy in Mexico who is going to sneak across the border and work for twenty times as much as he can make at home, or some Indian kid who is going to bust his rear to get into a school that will get him a job halfway around the world for which he is vastly overqualified.

We pay for it. Our country is in the worst of hands. We have people who have worked their rears off for companies who have sent their jobs overseas, not in search of higher profits, but merely to survive. These are the people who are being asked to pay the wages and benefits of the public employees. The money isn't there any more. It does not matter what you deserve, or have negotiated, or believe you are worth.

Posted by: MarkD at February 19, 2011 05:21 PM (6CLxP)

Cee Lo Green on TNT.

Thanks for that Heather. You just might be my favorite moronette. Close call.

Anyone else watching this?

Posted by: Delta Smelt at February 19, 2011 05:22 PM (A0VTZ)

18 The pics are awesome. Thanks for the report!

Posted by: redwhiteandblue at February 19, 2011 05:22 PM (W3UHW)

19 One professional preprinted sign everywhere was "stop the attack on
working families"

So they support across the board tax cuts?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 19, 2011 05:22 PM (bgcml)

Thanks for going, Heather. The signs are always my faves. It's nice to know we had a MoronetteÂ® in attendance to get the real scoop in case anything untoward happened! Dang, I envy you getting to see the Herminator and Brad Thor (did you see his mighty hammer?)! Breitbart's also one of the manliest men around these days, considering the thugs he's ticking off. Weirdly, I want to hear more about your Teamster seatmate!

Posted by: RushBabe at February 19, 2011 05:23 PM (urYpw)

21 It is tough to get someone to realize that they are overpaid. Everyone wants to think they are on an escalator, that things are going to improve for them and their children.

Isn't that the whole point of a union thought? To artificially raise the wages of those in the union?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 19, 2011 05:24 PM (bgcml)

22 Thanks for the pictures and the report, very nice.

Posted by: kurtilator at February 19, 2011 05:24 PM (juh4Z)

23 http://troglopundit.wordpress.com/ This guy was down there too.. And has a big picture dump also

Posted by: Dave C at February 19, 2011 05:25 PM (NDoGJ)

24 "assault on the unions"

So have any Republicans on the talking head shows had the guts to ask their Democrat counterparts about Obama's violent, uncivil language?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 19, 2011 05:26 PM (bgcml)

25 I am so proud of the tea party.... love it they arent taking it anymore.

Posted by: Timbo at February 19, 2011 05:26 PM (ph9vn)

26 Thanks Heather

Posted by: Dave C at February 19, 2011 05:27 PM (NDoGJ)

27 I am so proud of the tea party.... love it they arent taking it anymore.

Posted by: Timbo at February 19, 2011 09:26 PM (ph9vn)

The question is, when will we get a political party that supposedly represents us to do the same?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 19, 2011 05:27 PM (bgcml)

28 Yea yea yea Heather! Thanks for Going! You rock!

Posted by: dagny at February 19, 2011 05:28 PM (XW2az)

29 Isn't that the whole point of a union thought? To artificially raise the wages of those in the union?

In the beginning, there was reason for collective bargaining. But in this era, when successful companies recognize the value of happy employees, we are waaaaay past the point where it makes sense (see the foreign automakers and their performance in the South for example). In the case of the public unions, we should have never gotten to this point: Sole right of bargaining, automatic dues deductions, rapacious leadership, and unethical political relationships are killing state and local finances. Enough.

Also, this apparently upsets you know who, so I judge every position these days by that alone.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 19, 2011 05:29 PM (7utQ2)

30 I could live with a new Aircraft Carrier being named the U.S.S. Heather Radish. Navy pilots would not mind talking about night-time landings and the enemy would waste time looking up the name.

Posted by: eman: United People's Front of Wisconsin at February 19, 2011 05:30 PM (VmVG3)

31 Good shit. I've found quite a large consensus here in WI agreeing that the Dems are being childish. This is a good first step.

Posted by: yambles at February 19, 2011 05:30 PM (rxaXW)

32 Need some help. Heather brought up author Brad Thor who spoke at the rally. I like good thrillers but get annoyed with the liberal slant. Has anyone read Thor's novels? Advise me on what would be a good one to read or start with?

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 19, 2011 05:31 PM (dGBUK)

33 The Obama quote is perfect, too. Please respond to that sign, unions.

Posted by: yambles at February 19, 2011 05:31 PM (rxaXW)

34
Very pleased Heather Radish wasn't Loganized by the liberal goons, imported bitch slappers, and other riffraff congregating in Madison showing their butts.

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at February 19, 2011 05:32 PM (ZHsNw)

35 The next time I go to the grocery store, I'm buying a bag of radishes in your honor.

Excellent report Heather.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 19, 2011 05:32 PM (h0RtZ)

The question is, when will we get a political party that supposedly represents us to do the same?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 19, 2011 09:27 PM (bgcml)

Ha! no shit. hopefully in 2012.. we can weed out some more RINOS and dems

Posted by: Timbo at February 19, 2011 05:33 PM (ph9vn)

37 BTW: I will go on record with this prediction--as the weekend poll numbers come in, you will begin to hear the White House and the Journolist tools floating a balloon for "negotiations" and "finding a way forward" in Wisconsin. This will probably happen as soon as tomorrow.

Governor Walker: DO NOT FALL FOR IT.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 19, 2011 05:34 PM (7utQ2)

38 Need some help. Heather brought up author Brad Thor who spoke at the rally. I like good thrillers but get annoyed with the liberal slant. Has anyone read Thor's novels? Advise me on what would be a good one to read or start with?

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 19, 2011 09:31 PM (dGBUK)

Thor's good. He's been suggested several times in some of Monty's book threads. I've read his 'The Last Patriot' and it was good. I have 'The Apostle' but haven't read it yet.

Posted by: Tami at February 19, 2011 05:35 PM (VuLos)

39
Navy pilots would not mind talking about night-time landings

posted by: eman: United People's Front of Wisconsin

Sir, aboard the SS Radish it would be called cumming aboard!

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at February 19, 2011 05:35 PM (ZHsNw)

40 Ha! no shit. hopefully in 2012.. we can weed out some more RINOS and dems Posted by: Timbo at February 19, 2011 09:33 PM (ph9vn) But RINOs can win!

Posted by: eman: United People's Front of Wisconsin at February 19, 2011 05:35 PM (VmVG3)

41 Great job Heather!! Thanks so much for all the great info and pics!

Posted by: jewells45 at February 19, 2011 05:36 PM (Z71Vg)

42 Great pictures.

Do you have any more of that hot chick?

_{^{Preferably without the coat, pants, shirt, and scarf.}}

Posted by: MrCaniac at February 19, 2011 05:36 PM (oREHE)

43 Well done, Heather! You got A LOT of pics. I like the 'TEACHERS - DO THE MATH! WE'RE BROKE!'

Posted by: Tami at February 19, 2011 05:37 PM (VuLos)

44 Awesome job Heather!

Posted by: CDR M at February 19, 2011 05:38 PM (Mv/2X)

45 The Lady who spoke was Vicki "Something or Other" local conservative radio host.

Posted by: Tom at February 19, 2011 05:38 PM (MWXXs)

46 Heather Radish, I bow to your awesomeness. Thank you so much for sharing that with us and just for being you!

Posted by: Peaches at February 19, 2011 05:39 PM (zxpIo)

Great job Heather,

heh heh, Brietbart got himself of video of himself being issued one of the fake doctors passes. I hope that idiot enjoyed his time as a doctor.

Posted by: robtr at February 19, 2011 05:40 PM (hVDig)

Off topic: Ray Allen is unreal.

On topic: Praying Walker holds firm. This IS the hill to die on.

Posted by: Delta Smelt at February 19, 2011 05:40 PM (A0VTZ)

49 "Isn't that the whole point of a union thought? To artificially raise the wages of those in the union?" That and protecting the jobs of lazy people, incompetents, and drunks. My father was a UAW worker who worked at a non auto industry factory. He had a true work ethic. I grew up listening to him talk about the crap that went on at work. By the way, UAW workers from the auto industry used to joke about how you shouldn't buy Monday cars. They also referred to non-union workers as low class scum. You'll never hear that from Michael Moore.

Posted by: nerdygirl at February 19, 2011 05:40 PM (dGBUK)

50 41 they already are.
http://bit.ly/gZO933

Posted by: Timbo at February 19, 2011 05:42 PM (ph9vn)

51 Those are some most excellent pictures.

Thank you very much, Ms. Radish!

Posted by: Robert at February 19, 2011 05:43 PM (4q6A5)

52 Hopefully this union busting hack of a governor will soon realize how many middle class working families he's hurting right now with his little stunt.

Posted by: Jason D. at February 19, 2011 05:44 PM (sqLKs)

53 Compare the media coverage of WI rally size (remember both sides attended):

None of it Â— not the ear-splitting chants, the pounding drums or the back-and-forth debate between 70,000 protesters Â— changed the minds of Wisconsin lawmakers dug into a stalemate over Republican efforts to scrap union rights for almost all public workers.

to this:

Tens of thousands of people marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, carrying signs with slogans such as "Obamacare makes me sick" as they protested the president's health care plan and what they say is out-of-control spending.

Posted by: momma at February 19, 2011 05:45 PM (penCf)

54 By the by, would it be reasonable to say that the pro-Looter side was...overwhelmingly white?

Cause God knows how important it is to the Looters that protests be "diverse," "inclusive," and, "representative."

Posted by: Robert at February 19, 2011 05:45 PM (4q6A5)

55
LOL

57 Hopefully this union busting hack of a governor will soon realize how many middle class working families he's hurting right now with his little stunt.

Posted by: Jason D. at February 19, 2011 09:44 PM (sqLKs)

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 19, 2011 05:46 PM (UOM48)

56 *blush* Thank you all.

Weirdly, I want to hear more about your Teamster seatmate!

Just a nice, normal guy, 50-ish, funny, hates socialism, drives a truck, offered to walk with me and some of the other women newbies. Teared up a bit on the ride back talking about Wisconsin Right to Life with another lady.

Honestly, everyone on our side that I met today was polite and friendly.

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 05:46 PM (nAOMZ)

57 CDR M, when it double posts like that, delete one (you did that) and then re-save the other. Re-saving causes the program to update or something.

Posted by: rdbrewer at February 19, 2011 05:47 PM (r+kGG)

58 Thanks Heather. Always nice to get first hand accounts.

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 19, 2011 05:47 PM (xMT+4)

59 Hopefully this union busting hack of a governor will soon realize how many middle class working families he's hurting right now with his little stunt.

Posted by: Jason D. at February 19, 2011 09:44 PM (sqLKs)

Are you talking about the Union Fraudsters whose average salary package is over $100,000 a year that are getting fake doctors passes so they can further defraud taxpayers?

They can go fuck themselves along with you.

Posted by: robtr at February 19, 2011 05:48 PM (hVDig)

60 BTW: I will go on record with this prediction--as the weekend poll numbers come in, you will begin to hear the White House and the Journolist tools floating a balloon for "negotiations" and "finding a way forward" in Wisconsin. This will probably happen as soon as tomorrow.

Governor Walker: DO NOT FALL FOR IT.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 19, 2011 09:34 PM (7utQ2)

Headline courtesy Drudge.

Wisc Unions Offer Concessions

Posted by: Robert at February 19, 2011 05:48 PM (4q6A5)

61 The Lady who spoke was Vicki "Something or Other" local conservative radio host.

There were several ladies. I forgot to mention the 17-year-old girl who called into Rush yesterday spoke, and she was much more thoughtful than the kids you saw in the videos from earlier in the work. I would have been terrified to do something like that when I was 17.

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 05:49 PM (nAOMZ)

Thor's good. He's been suggested several times in some of Monty's book threads. I've read his 'The Last Patriot' and it was good. I have 'The Apostle' but haven't read it yet.

Posted by: Tami at February 19, 2011 09:35 PM (VuLos)

There's a series of pics over at Gateway of Breitbart, Thor and Hoft "hunting" for the Fleebaggers in IL. Thor is a hottie.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at February 19, 2011 05:49 PM (UOM48)

That's awesome Heather. The second tea party event I attended I sat with two people I had never met. After 3 hours we knew each others life history and shared so much. They were both so smart and very polite. I have attended a few since then but never ran into them. Often wonder about them.

Posted by: jewells45 at February 19, 2011 05:49 PM (Z71Vg)

They can go fuck themselves along with you.

Posted by: robtr at February 19, 2011 09:48 PM (hVDig)

I believe you speak for all of us. Good job.

Posted by: Timbo at February 19, 2011 05:50 PM (ph9vn)

65 Great Post Heather - and great pictures. Loved the "Elections Matter - Now Get Back To Work" sign.

Posted by: Zach Greinke's Bobblehead f/k/a Mallamutt at February 19, 2011 09:13 PM (OWjjx)

That sign was great!

Posted by: iknowtheleft at February 19, 2011 05:50 PM (N49h9)

I love the sign throwing Obama's quote back in his face.

Thank you for the report.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at February 19, 2011 05:50 PM (yfJ6g)

Are you talking about the Union Fraudsters whose average salary package is over $100,000 a year that are getting fake doctors passes so they can further defraud taxpayers?

Amen.

Don't you love the "working families" bullshit?

Since I'm in the private sector, sans union, I know all I do is loaf around all day getting paid for nothing really.

Fuckin fat cat here. Recognize!

Posted by: Delta Smelt at February 19, 2011 05:51 PM (A0VTZ)

68 I knew Radish would come through for us. Nice work!

Posted by: laceyunderalls lover of most sports but this hockey thing at February 19, 2011 05:51 PM (vHxPI)

69 "Working families'?Has a familiar ring to it doesn't it? Kinda like "Communist workers party.?

Posted by: Donna at February 19, 2011 05:51 PM (DhK9/)

70 Hopefully this union busting hack of a governor will soon realize how many middle class working families he's hurting right now with his little stunt.

I'm pretty sure if you want to help "working families" you shouldn't be extracting income from the low-income households (median household income in MKE is around $32.2K) to give free shit to the high-income households (avg MKE teacher compensation $100K).

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 05:52 PM (nAOMZ)

71 Check out this classy sign.

Heather, Great job! How awesome of you to be able to go! Thanks for sharing and giving a voice/face for all of us morons.

Posted by: momma at February 19, 2011 05:52 PM (penCf)

72 I'm pretty sure if you want to help "working families" you shouldn't be extracting income from the low-income households (median household income in MKE is around $32.2K) to give free shit to the high-income households (avg MKE teacher compensation $100K).

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 09:52 PM (nAOMZ)

What she said.

Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 19, 2011 05:54 PM (bxiXv)

Well done good and faithful Heather.

You are a fine photographer.

Posted by: solitary knight at February 19, 2011 05:55 PM (yxrwT)

74 Hopefully this union busting hack of a governor will soon realize how many middle class working families he's hurting right now with his little stunt.

Seriously, please explain. I'd love to hear some facts and figures to back up that statement.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 19, 2011 05:55 PM (7utQ2)

75 Also, Jason D., *who* is "pulling a stunt?" Is it the Democrats who fled town to deny a vote on a procedural basis? Is it the Union goons fraudulently declaring themselves ill while running out to wave "Hitler" signs?

Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 19, 2011 05:55 PM (bxiXv)

76 Bravo Zulu, Radish!

Posted by: Hatchet Five at February 19, 2011 05:58 PM (ofEJm)

77 Oh yeah. This one's for you guys.

I call it "Useful Idiot Finally Useful."

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 06:00 PM (nAOMZ)

78 Great report pictures, Ms. Radish!!! Just got in, catching up on the day.

Jason D., bite me.

Posted by: Theresa D at February 19, 2011 06:03 PM (2hQbY)

79 Heather, thank you for the awesomely awesome AoSHQ Beat Report.

Posted by: chemjeff at February 19, 2011 06:04 PM (GaLxs)

80 "Morons for Walker"

That's fantastic!

Posted by: Robert at February 19, 2011 06:04 PM (4q6A5)

81 Brava, Heather Radish! Thanks for showing and sharing.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at February 19, 2011 06:10 PM (swuwV)

82 My favorite sign is the"Too Many People in the Wagon, Too Few People Pulling."

Posted by: Theresa D at February 19, 2011 06:10 PM (2hQbY)

83 good stuff Heather, thanks!

Posted by: Dave in Texas at February 19, 2011 06:10 PM (Wh0W+)

84 Dave in Texas--Thanks for letting me share.

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 06:11 PM (nAOMZ)

85 Great pics, great commentary. Thank you Heather!

Posted by: DaMav at February 19, 2011 06:11 PM (QNU76)

86 I call it "Useful Idiot Finally Useful."

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 10:00 PM (nAOMZ)

Great! But he spelled everting right. Wierd.

Posted by: Rocks at February 19, 2011 06:13 PM (th0op)

87 My libtard friends/colleagues are all changing their FB photos to this:

http://bit.ly/fbW1X5

I swear the only person who facepalms more than me is John-Luc Picard.

Posted by: Doc at February 19, 2011 06:13 PM (jGXQI)

88 For the children.

BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Posted by: FUBAR at February 19, 2011 06:14 PM (McG46)

89 That's my best friend! I'm proud that she and others went out to support all families, even families of One. Thanks, Moron! (Goddess, but that sounds hateful!)

Posted by: Chele at February 19, 2011 06:14 PM (ecS+v)

90 Jason D.@57,

Stunt? Seems like a pretty serious and sincere position to me. Also, it's one a strong majority of taxpayers endorse... which is why the unions are now interested in concessions. Hopefully they won't get them. Let the Democrats and "teachers" continue pulling a real stunt while guaranteeing their prompt and deserved firings.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at February 19, 2011 06:16 PM (swuwV)

91 That's a lot of pictures.

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 19, 2011 06:18 PM (SJ6/3)

92 Heather, thank you so much for an awesome report.

Posted by: MissTammy at February 19, 2011 06:19 PM (BebB7)

93 Who let the iceback border jumpers in?

Posted by: FlaviusJulius at February 19, 2011 06:19 PM (SJ6/3)

94 Great report, Heather, wish I could be there.

Keep sending the e-love to Walker: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov

Posted by: PJ at February 19, 2011 06:21 PM (QdxaI)

95 My favorite sign in your montage is: Scott Walker Keep Your Pimp Hand Strong Excellent. Love the symbol on the upper left. Did a little fist-pump when I saw it.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2011 06:30 PM (9Lm5R)

More Cowbell? Why does the sign next to the "Governor Wanker" sign say "More Cowbell"?

Who's holding that sign?

Posted by: germain at February 19, 2011 06:33 PM (Jrwhg)

97 I kind of figure that this is only the beginning. Michigan is looking at similar measures. The Dems seem to be trying to cut this off in WI first. But this protest really looks like it's jumping the shark. (Is it really jumping the shark if you never come back down?) I just think that government employees shouldn't be allowed to unionize. It's illegal for the military to unionize. If they want to bargain for better pay and benefits, maybe they need to sell it to the taxpayers and the parents of the students by letting the population vote for it. If the people think they deserve it, they'll get it. Nevermind, I'm rambling.

Posted by: Jerry at February 19, 2011 06:38 PM (4SKYj)

Who's holding that sign?

Posted by: germain at February 19, 2011 10:33 PM (Jrwhg)

Please please please don't let it be HeatherRadish.

Posted by: NC Ref at February 19, 2011 06:39 PM (/izg2)

99 Awesome, Radish!

My favorite sign was the colorful: This is going to happen one way or another.

Posted by: Governor Walker's Fan Club at February 19, 2011 06:40 PM (piMMO)

100 yeah, back in the day, mid-to-late-90's-ish
I listened pretty much exclusively to NiN, Filter, White Zombie, Gravity Kills
upon reflection, it's apparent that i was a bit depressive at the time
guess that's what graduate school does to you

Posted by: chemjeff at February 19, 2011 06:42 PM (GaLxs)

101 oops wrong thread

Posted by: chemjeff at February 19, 2011 06:42 PM (GaLxs)

102 Wait a minute.

Did you say Teamster?

Posted by: Governor Walker's Fan Club at February 19, 2011 06:42 PM (piMMO)

103 IllTemperedCur

I saw it and I love it too. Shh! You'll scare the hippies!

Posted by: JasonF at February 19, 2011 06:51 PM (6Z19t)

104

Hopefully this union busting hack of a governor will soon realize how many middle class working families he's hurting right now with his little stunt.

Please. These people are feudal barons and baronesses for the managerial class. We're not exactly talking about Norma Rae here.

Time for the public sector to take a haircut along with the people in the private sector who pay their salaries.

Posted by: Red Rocks Rockin at February 19, 2011 06:51 PM (IA9Z7)

105 Heather, Great stuff! Well done and thanks.

Posted by: oleg at February 19, 2011 06:54 PM (/IuX+)

106 Did you say Teamster?

Yup.

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 06:55 PM (nAOMZ)

107 Please please please don't let it be HeatherRadish.

I starting taking pictures so I don't have to be in them.

Posted by: HeatherRadish stands with Scott Walker at February 19, 2011 06:56 PM (nAOMZ)

108 57 Hopefully this these union busting hacks of a governor will soon realize how many middle class working families he's they're hurting right now with his their little stunt. Posted by: Jason D. at February 19, 2011 09:44 PM

FIFY ... Now go home and get your fuckin' shine box

Posted by: kbdabear at February 19, 2011 06:58 PM (vdfwz)

109

Excellent photography Heather Radish.

Thank you and I love your work.(I like your comments on Ace here too, vast majority anyhoo)

Looked like a really nice day in Madison, I hope that the weather turns on Monday so when the real working people go back to work the Leftie astroturfers have to battle the elements.

_{Oh, and Paul Anka sucks hammers}

Posted by: Speller at February 19, 2011 07:11 PM (J74Py)

110 Haven't read it yet, this is sort of a "post and run" but the title sounds promising: "Don't Let Wisconsin Divide Us ... Conservatives and Liberals AGREE About the Important Things"

Posted by: curious at February 19, 2011 07:19 PM (p302b)

111 Thank you, HeatherRadish, those were great pics. I'm really sorry I couldn't make it to Madison. Re: Jason D. Pigs sure squeal loud when you try to push them away from the trough, don't they?

Posted by: Donna V. at February 19, 2011 07:19 PM (2P3zt)

112 Good job heather. Did you see any other morons/moronettes?

Posted by: curious at February 19, 2011 07:20 PM (p302b)

113 A wild Teachers' Union appears in Madison, WI. Chris uses Godwin's Law. It's super effective!

Posted by: Chris at February 19, 2011 07:41 PM (JSetw)

114 6 Awesome. I'm just disappointed you didn't "accidentally" kick a union thug in the balls. By accident, of course.

32 times...by accident

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at February 19, 2011 08:02 PM (54F2e)

115 I have never been so proud to be a moron.

Posted by: Larry Rupert at February 19, 2011 08:06 PM (8xYyJ)

116 lol at the boltface.

Posted by: Spade at February 19, 2011 08:20 PM (ddz0o)

117 According to a HotAir poster, the Madison County courts have decided they won't order the teachers to return to work this week. I'm wondering if the Madison County School Board is going to appeal this further up or just hope that Walker keeps his pimp-hand strong and pulls a Reagan.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at February 19, 2011 09:01 PM (b8JnP)

118 Yay! I've been waiting for this all day!
Go Radish Go! You're now the go to gal for all things Cheez!
Yer the Cheez Whizz!

Posted by: Derak at February 19, 2011 09:18 PM (CjpKH)

119 sb Dane County courts for Madison school system

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at February 19, 2011 09:21 PM (b8JnP)

120 116 Haven't read it yet, this is sort of a "post and run" but the title sounds promising: "Don't Let Wisconsin Divide Us ... Conservatives and Liberals AGREE About the Important Things"

Posted by: curious at February 19, 2011 11:19 PM (p302b)

No, actually, it's a left-wing or left-Libertarian attempt to try to claim the middle ground, AGAIN.

Anti-corporate, pro-union, anti-rich, anti-bank, about the only thing he gets right is that Obama is paying off his cronies.

Kind of a hint that every other word is like "corporate welfare, fatcats, rich banks, rich people," etc.

Also, he gives no solutions except "punish the rich" (i.e. employers) and vague generalities about debt. Nothing useful.

I can't get behind anybody who says government is spending too much BUT the public sector needs their daily champagne and caviar on the backs of the private sector.

Not no, but Hell no.

Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 19, 2011 11:05 PM (bxiXv)

121 Love the symbol on the upper left. Did a little fist-pump when I saw it.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 19, 2011 10:30 PM (9Lm5R)

Heh. I wondered if anyone was going to notice that.

Posted by: Merovign, Bond Villain at February 19, 2011 11:32 PM (bxiXv)

122 that was one hell of a span shot, aye carumba!

Posted by: Uncle Jed at February 19, 2011 11:39 PM (vXwmy)

123 116 Haven't read it yet, this is sort of a "post and run" but the title sounds promising: "Don't Let Wisconsin Divide Us ... Conservatives and Liberals AGREE About the Important Things" Posted by: curious at February 19, 2011 11:19 PM (p302b)

How convenient: post a thinly-disguised leftist screed and skedaddle. You needn't have read much -- what first appeared on my screen was sufficient -- to see that many of the points about which we "agree" were the usual leftist bilgewater. Class act, you are.

Posted by: ya2daup at February 20, 2011 01:48 AM (yRrAd)

124 Great job HR! Thanks for going and all the pix!

88
My favorite sign is the"Too Many People in the Wagon, Too Few People Pulling."
Posted by: Theresa D at February 19, 2011 10:10 PM (2hQbY)

Agreed!

Posted by: ya2daup at February 20, 2011 01:53 AM (yRrAd)

125 Hey, there was a nice babe in those pictures!

Good job Heather

Posted by: Vic at February 20, 2011 02:22 AM (M9Ie6)

126

There are reports of doctors on street corners in Madison handing out Â“excuses.Â” But in what might be the most unkind twist of all, Â“Crooks and LiarsÂ” is claiming these Â“doctorsÂ” arenÂ’t doctors at all, but in fact are stooges working for Andrew Breitbart. Any teacher showing up back at school with one of these Â“excusesÂ” is toast.

Posted by: Neo at February 20, 2011 04:58 AM (tvs2p)

127 Nice work Heather! thank you for being the moron on the ground reporting back to home base!!

Posted by: ginaswo at February 20, 2011 06:36 AM (E4gbA)

128 WTG Radish!!!

Posted by: ProudinNC at February 20, 2011 07:15 AM (MV+nK)

129

That guy must be a member of ar15.com in the pic. Upper left hand corner of his poster. I have the same boltface logo on my car. I like to think the logo is an under the radar way of showing support for the 2^nd.

Posted by: frank rizzo at February 20, 2011 02:23 PM (eu/oz)

130 Love the ARFCOM logo in the sign. Folks if you want to meet the man who made the sign come join us at ar15.com...

The firemission the day before the rally and I believe at least ten members from the site went there, all from Wisconsin.

Posted by: Kudzu35 at February 20, 2011 05:35 PM (c7Pp2)

131 Heather, don't stop- go on forever. I like your writing.

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132

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