tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post1713881225048304745..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: Convention & Post-ConventionSomebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-72456218778542861772017-06-06T23:59:34.147-05:002017-06-06T23:59:34.147-05:001. Part of the reason Kennedy was tied to the prev...1. Part of the reason Kennedy was tied to the previous regime is because many in the old regime were not shy about their criticism of Laning and the rest of the party. <br /><br />2. Lets let anyone who wants to get into the primary and then start winnowing. If Soglin wants to get in, I am all for it. I think he would bring alot to the table in a primary. <br /><br />3. We have no chance of winning if one of our criteria is deciding on how the GOP will paint the candidate. WHo cares if they paint him as a "madison liberal". The fact they did that to Mary Burke shows how ridiculous it is. <br /><br />4. I am still all in for Harlow. His health care plan might not be single payer but it sure beats Scott Walkers plan. <br /><br />5. I care that he went to a great school like Stanford. I still believe we missed a huge chance last election by not highlighting Burkes Harvard MBA against college dropout Jeff Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118335402641807712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-40372481182248247282017-06-06T22:04:19.483-05:002017-06-06T22:04:19.483-05:00I live in Madison, and this is an accurate assessm...I live in Madison, and this is an accurate assessment. I don't think Soglin would even be re-elected as Mayor, let alone Governor.<br /><br /> I like Soglin as an attack dog to expose what a lightweight Walker is, but in,no way should Soglin be the formal candidate to take Scotty out.Jake formerly of the LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660401299391001751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-14164335093243235482017-06-06T20:05:30.500-05:002017-06-06T20:05:30.500-05:00And he would be strung up as a "Madison liber...And he would be strung up as a "Madison liberal" in the same way Burke was. And you might want to check what Soglin's reputation is among communities of color/and or advocates for the homeless, MAL. No, the GOP doesn't care about the homeless, either, but they can and will use his record against him. It's a no from day one.Somebody DO Something!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-54914209199948406082017-06-06T09:01:10.865-05:002017-06-06T09:01:10.865-05:00With respect to the governor's race, there is ...With respect to the governor's race, there is a compelling reason Paul Soglin would make the strongest candidate, (and by all means I hope many folks get in the Dem primary and bash Scott Walker to a pulp): Soglin has since his work for the Civil Rights and Peace movement, his City Council work, and his work as Mayor spanning the decades since 1973 believes in a core value. The purpose of government is to help peoples' lives. Seems axiomatic, but as we know Scott Walker has a completely different conception. Soglin doesn't need this campaign or a stint in the governor's office, he has accomplished more than any public official I can think of except for La Follette. The reason Bernie Sanders did so well around the state is the same reason Soglin would: A firm conviction that lives matters and people precede and are superior to the state. People are the reason for the establishment of government at all levels.MALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503524741573516284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-42682634870794539702017-06-06T02:29:53.872-05:002017-06-06T02:29:53.872-05:00About Randy Bryce...Just tell me where and when to...About Randy Bryce...Just tell me where and when to send the fundraising check for his bid for Paul Ryan's seat!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688601341924739138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-14766592494132452082017-06-05T21:36:37.310-05:002017-06-05T21:36:37.310-05:00Good rundown, and agree that it needs to be easier...Good rundown, and agree that it needs to be easier for out-of-towers to attend and vote on these conventions. <br /><br /> I didn't see the WPR straw poll, bit I did take part in the wispolitics.com straw poll, which Vinehout won convincingly. Wachs was second, but I agree that Wachs and Vinehout need to determine who wants to be Guv, and who wants to be Senator from Western Wis. (my pick is Vinehout for Guv)<br /><br /> I didn't see anyone around Gronik that wasn't a paid suit. That guy should be funding, not running.<br /><br /> Lastly, lots of delegates are frustrated and want a candidate who won't let Walker and WISGOP continue to get away with their BS. If the DPW is smart, they'll let Tammy and the big-money funders deal with the Senate race,and they should concentrate their efforts at the state level and for Congress<br /><br /> Jake formerly of the LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660401299391001751noreply@blogger.com