tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post4942819398115019179..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: Walkergate 2: Walker's Still Doing A Whole Lotta Cooperating!Somebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-80581820105519359402014-02-02T15:26:43.408-06:002014-02-02T15:26:43.408-06:00It looked like the folks convicted in JD1 would pl...It looked like the folks convicted in JD1 would plea out, but they all took jail sentences and felonies instead of testifying against anybody up the chain. I don't see that changing since the stakes are arguably higher here. <br /><br />On the other side, per the WSJ article, the judge overseeing JD2 "had quashed subpoenas to Walker’s campaign and three groups" and said " there was no evidence that the organizations “expressly advocated” for the election of Walker or the defeat of his opponent."<br /><br />So, we also know that there were 29 groups that were targeted. We can infer that Judge Peterson then deemed 25 cases which may have expressly advocated for Walker and/or against his rival. That would explain why he only quashed four subpoenas instead of them all. <br /><br />The real question now is, will the WI-SC shoot down the appeals court ruling before charges are filed? <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-28099405055472817122014-02-02T12:04:22.782-06:002014-02-02T12:04:22.782-06:00If its true that Wis. Club for Growth, Americans f...If its true that Wis. Club for Growth, Americans for Prosperity and the Republican Governors Association are under investigation in John Dough 2, there's a lot more I'd like to know about how money and policy directives are moving in and out of our state. It's time to look at not only the players in these organizations but at their partners and family members. Just like ALEC seems to be a shadow Legislature, there seems to be a shadow political force incompatible with democracy and with our election laws. Scott Walker is not the only one whose spent thousands of dollars on legal fees during the last quarter. Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-42968044021429365112014-02-02T09:43:49.239-06:002014-02-02T09:43:49.239-06:00Unless the net closes around Walker's underlin...Unless the net closes around Walker's underlings and they wish to avoid a Federal prison term with immunity.<br />To-wit: John Dean, and, now, David Wildstein<br />If I remember correctly, there were numerous Walker underlings offered immunity for their testimony, including but not limited to Cullen Werwie, Cynthia Archer...<br />Of those who testified in JD1 who accepted immunity and who have not (yet) been charged, Walker has kept them close enough to keep and eye on...but not close enough to still be involved in the "inner circle". These people, like John Dean, can be considered ticking time bombs to Walker's defense strategy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-75700720075496659742014-02-02T09:37:10.662-06:002014-02-02T09:37:10.662-06:00It's unbelievable that investigative reporters...It's unbelievable that investigative reporters ask Walker "Do you or don't you have another Criminal Defense Fund?" and get no answer.<br /><br />It's really simple. A reporter should ask the question again and again and again and again, until Walker answers "Yes" or "No". <br /><br />So, Gov Walker, do you or don't you have a Criminal Defense Fund? Yes or No? Answer the question Governor. No, I'm not interested in your tax cut. I want a simple yes or no answer to a simple question. You obviously know the simple answer and you've chosen not to answer. So, I'll repeat the question: Do you or don't you have another Criminal Defense Fund? Why are you avoiding answering, Gov Walker? What do you have to hide? Why are you running away, Gov Walker? What are you afraid of, Gov Walker.<br /><br />That's how you do it. Unless, of course, you are a wimpy reporter. Unless, of course, you are a note-taker and NOT a reporter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-37108098866219719382014-02-01T18:23:56.533-06:002014-02-01T18:23:56.533-06:00So, Capper......riddle me this:
Judge Peterson ru...So, Capper......riddle me this:<br /><br />Judge Peterson rules that there was not enough evidence to merit subpoenas. It is my understanding that the subpoenas thrown out were for Dane county (an perhaps others). The only person "living" in Dane county that would potentially be under investigation would be Walker. So, it sounds like the investigators had enough information from JD1 to establish JD2. JD2 yielded some more info which was then used to get subpoenas from the first judge (Judge 1). Judge 1 then recurses herself in favor of Judge 2 (Peterson). Peterson then says, "Meh.....you don't have enough evidence to prove a crime was committed...".<br /><br />So, I'd take away the following:<br /><br />1) Walker is under investigation<br />2) JD2 Judge Peterson doesn't think there is enough evidence to continue investigating Walker<br />3) Thus, no more subpoenas unless somebody talks openly (doubtful). <br /><br />So.....I'd like to justice served, but it looks like that is going to be hard if the investigators can't get the goods. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-88759517426659866352014-02-01T12:34:23.715-06:002014-02-01T12:34:23.715-06:00Note that it was also a Friday news dump.
I also ...Note that it was also a Friday news dump.<br /><br />I also wonder how much data has been deleted from hard drives. I hope Walker and Co were stupid enough to not use solid state drivers (pretty unlikely, they are mostly used for gaming computers), because data deleted from a solid state drive is unrecoverable. Moreover if they did use non-solid state drives that investigators are smart enough to recover the data. I know that impeded the gerrymandering case where aides formatted HDs...Hopper and Kapanke were recalled!noreply@blogger.com