Category Archives: 2015-09-09

Wednesday / September 9, 2015

Posted on September 9, 2015 by markt

“Men must be aggressive for what is right if government is to be saved from men who are aggressive for what is wrong.” —Robert M. LaFollette, Sr. (See “Trump Takes Us Back To The Future”, below.)

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Scott Walker’s Campaign Gets $6,850 From HyPro— HyPro Gets $262K WEDC Loan and 62 Workers Lose Their Jobs

Posted on September 9, 2015 by dennis

Walker tax credits going to companies that layoff more workers than they hire is equally troubling. By Greg Neumann WKOW (9/8/15) 62 people in Walworth County will lose their jobs by the end of the year despite the fact that … Continue reading →

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Trump Takes Us Back To The Future: Billionaire Embodies The Same Big Lie That Led To Progressive Era Reforms

Posted on September 9, 2015 by markt

Cartoon by progressive reformer cartoonist Thomas Nast. (www.superteachertools.us) (Editor’s Note: Know thy history. There is hope. — Mark L. Taylor) By Heather Cox Richardson Salon (9/8/15) Why is Donald Trump so popular? He has captured the moment when voters recognize … Continue reading →

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Go Figger’ — There’s A Reason Why Some Liberals Have Started To Love Donald Trump

Posted on September 9, 2015 by dennis

  www.pinterest.com By David Weigel Washington Post (9/8/15) As the Donald Trump jamboree has played on — and blown out amps — some progressive thinkers have started to see its upside. Sure, the tycoon-candidate might have forced the Republican Party’s immigration discussion … Continue reading →

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Bringing Reform: Citizen Groups Form Alliance To Fight Corruption & Rescue Democracy

Posted on September 9, 2015 by dennis

“Strategic alliances are key to this effort. We must stand united in our resolve to change our society’s course, community by community” — Nate Timm of the Wisconsin Grassroots Network Blue Jean Nation (9/8/15) Three Wisconsin-based democracy reform groups – the … Continue reading →

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French Agent Apologizes For Blowing Up Greenpeace Ship And Killing One In 1985

Posted on September 9, 2015 by markt

The Rainbow Warrior after the bombing by French intelligence agents. (Greenpeace photo.) “We had to obey orders. We were soldiers.” (Editor’s Note: Confession and apology by an agent for state sponsored murder is better late than never but what all … Continue reading →

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Newest Remote Car Hacking Raises More Questions About Reporter’s Death

Posted on September 9, 2015 by markt

Deceased investigative reporter Michael Hastings.  (Photo credit: Facebook) By Russ Baker Who.What.Where. (7/23/15) As readers of WhoWhatWhy know, our site has been one of the very few continuing to explore the fiery death two years ago of investigative journalist Michael … Continue reading →

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Dem Senator Tom Udall: The American Chemistry Council’s Trojan Horse

Posted on September 9, 2015 by markt

Getting a decent return on their investment. By  Lou Dubose The Washngton Spectator (6/1/15) ongress hasn’t passed a major environmental bill since 1996, when Bill Clinton signed amendments to the Clean Water Act. Now it seems that the “Frank R. … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs’ Widow Pulled Out Of Documentary On Late Apple Chief, Claims Film-maker

Posted on September 9, 2015 by markt

By Edward Helmore The Guardian (9/5/15) Four years ago, the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs triggered a global expression of mourning of a depth and duration that Oscar-winning documentary-maker Alex Gibney found hard to explain. Were the people who gathered … Continue reading →

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Dept. Of Much Needed Humor — Secretary Of Labor Assures Nation There Still Plenty Of Jobs For Americans Willing To Outwork Robots

Posted on September 9, 2015 by markt

The Onion (9/8/15) WASHINGTON—Addressing the continued plight of the nation’s long-term unemployed, Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez offered his assurances Tuesday that the United States still has plenty of job opportunities for people willing to outwork robots. During a morning … Continue reading →

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