tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post5557040971518743048..comments2023-11-03T03:52:37.873-05:00Comments on Cognitive Dissidence: Walkergate: Trouble In Paradise RevisitedSomebody DO Something!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08717747685928127724noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-45389685461912162942012-03-25T18:23:29.637-05:002012-03-25T18:23:29.637-05:00I first have to also laud the work of the author a...I first have to also laud the work of the author and commentators, bravo, peoples! Although a resident of WA state, I've watched with horror what has gone on in wisconsin these last few years. My biggest fear is having Rs take over the Gov mansion (very possible in Nov) and/or house&senate (less likely). Your brave response to Walker's and fellow R's shameless overreach and brazen criminality has inspired progressives across the nation and provided a template for action, and you should all be as proud of yourselves as I am of you. Keep up the fight. You will prevail. Thank you! <br /><br />WJC III, OlympiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-84938973342827653822012-03-24T23:07:36.644-05:002012-03-24T23:07:36.644-05:00The meetings are the Republican Party of Milwaukee...The meetings are the Republican Party of Milwaukee County. I don't know if he is a member of them, but Tim Russell was their treasurer, so it might have been seen a slap the face, figuratively speaking.capperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751967312821403092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-10516635275197179352012-03-23T22:26:49.797-05:002012-03-23T22:26:49.797-05:00When you connect how much the Realtors have given ...When you connect how much the Realtors have given to Walker, both in 2010 and in supporting him now, and then put it together with Villa and Jensen...yeah, I think it's more than coincidental. There's definite pay-to-play action here. And I'm betting Chisholm is arranging just how deep and how much pay it was.<br /><br /> Also, thanks for the props on the article, Capper. Good work by the commentators here too.Jake formerly of the LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660401299391001751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-87739000597885342032012-03-23T22:08:48.859-05:002012-03-23T22:08:48.859-05:00From the Milwaukee County website:
"...lease...From the Milwaukee County website:<br /><br />"...leases of County-owned real estate and appurtenances are administered by the Department of Public Works..."<br /><br />"...The Real Estate Services Section (Part of Public Works) administers the leasing, acquisition and disposition of a wide variety of buildings and vacant property owned by Milwaukee County. Real Estate Services is specifically responsible for marketing, negotiating and selling excess County-owned properties..."<br /><br />At least from the website, the Executive's Office doesn't seem to deal with procurement, property, or leasing, making the question above even more interesting...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-13070084369040199842012-03-23T21:24:50.525-05:002012-03-23T21:24:50.525-05:00Something very interesting:
1147 FRI 05MAR2010
Ri...Something very interesting:<br /><br />1147 FRI 05MAR2010<br />Rindfleisch: Quick question, is Gerry Geishart one of your members?<br /><br />Villa: Don't think so.<br /><br />Rindfleisch: Ok. Would any of your members know what a hotel would lease for? (end of chat)<br /><br />Who is Gery Geishart? He is a realtor who buys and sells properties, many of which deal directly with counties. Why is a County Executive Deputy Chief of Staff asking the former County Executive Chief of Staff? Turns out, Villa is now President of the Commercial Association of Wisconsin Realtors, thus Geishart could be "one of Villa's members". What else do we know? Andrew Jensen, a different realtor, was given immunity in the John Doe investigation and later arrested for failure to comply with authorities. Anything else suspicious? The lawyers Walker hired specialize in real estate and complex criminal law.<br /><br />So, I guess the real question is, why would hotel lease costs motivate Rindflesch to ask Villa about Geishart? I suppose the county could be interested in leasing one of Geishart's properties, assuming he is the current owner. But why? The other details seem to paint a picture of the County Executive's Office being accused of engaging in some form of real estate shenanigans. These chat transcripts are the first physical documents that link the Executive's Office, Walker's Campaign, and real estate dealings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-76897428944984869592012-03-23T20:38:05.420-05:002012-03-23T20:38:05.420-05:00Looking at Rindfleisch and her background, she'...Looking at Rindfleisch and her background, she's painfully UNaware that Walker and his entire staff is just using her as a fundraiser. With her background, who would hire her? Except Walker, who needed dirty work of campaign fundraising on taxpayer time, and, she was stupid enough to do it. Looks like Rindfleisch will be stupid enough to take the fall for Walker too...which means she won't have to worry about a job for at least 14 years when she's bunking at Taycheedah. When she gets out, she'll probably be close to collecting Social Security.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-58025470902441907342012-03-23T16:06:05.752-05:002012-03-23T16:06:05.752-05:00This analysis matches what I thought as soon as th...This analysis matches what I thought as soon as this 'on the outs' was reported.<br /><br />Misled and mistaken players in Walkergate: That not a bug- it's a feature!<br /><br />In a dysfunctional organization it is not unusual for people to be denied critical information, and sometimes they are the victims of disinformation. Obscuring both the reasons and motivations for decision making can cover up mistakes and sins, and keep the power concentrated.<br /><br />As far as these people under indictment figuring out that what they weren't told now has them on the hook, and now their friends were just ambitious backstabber, well schadenfreude baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-46348782609233147732012-03-23T11:17:45.824-05:002012-03-23T11:17:45.824-05:00Agree with Cory, the timeline analysis is excellen...Agree with Cory, the timeline analysis is excellent.John Caspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-63897522946915735872012-03-23T10:39:49.264-05:002012-03-23T10:39:49.264-05:00Is there any significance to Vilas having these we...Is there any significance to Vilas having these weekly meetings that he mentions? Is that the usual way these politicians operate at the county level?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-81762617467786672942012-03-23T10:36:21.190-05:002012-03-23T10:36:21.190-05:00I have to differ with the MSJ reporter who suggest...I have to differ with the MSJ reporter who suggests that KR was saying that Russell was on the outs with Walker. It sounded more to me like they, (Rindfleishch and Villa) thought that Russell was the one who decided to leave. One of them uses the term "pull the trigger", not meaning anything about guns, but meaning "made a decision" and it isn't clear to me whether that was Walker or Russell who pulled the trigger. I don't have any inside knowledge of this, I just didn't see it that Russell was demoted, they said he got a pay raise and had taken a cut to be in the "office" anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-82253691837304333742012-03-23T09:25:04.808-05:002012-03-23T09:25:04.808-05:00These blogs are filled with so much information th...These blogs are filled with so much information that I can't find anywhere else. Thanks everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-59729412225412071902012-03-23T08:45:32.119-05:002012-03-23T08:45:32.119-05:00What would be the circumstances in these future sc...What would be the circumstances in these future scenarios.<br /><br />- If (Gods forbid!) Walker squeaks to a win in the recall that happens before the criminal indictment, would Walker have to, or choose to, resign or could he stumble along conducting official duties along with sitting as a defendant? <br /><br />-If Walker wins (suspect voter tabulation fraud!) but Mahlon Mitchell wins the Lt. Gov. recall wouldn't he be in position to be governor if Walker resigns under indictment or is convicted prior to a regular state election?<br /><br />-If Walker remains in office (again, Gods forbid!) & refuses to resign but is convicted before the end of his term, am I right that the Lt. Gov. becomes governor- or will it require another election?<br /><br /><br />Finally, is there any public disclosure of monies migrating from the Walker Recall Election Fund to Walker Legal "Cooperation" Fund? (with or without donor expressed permission?Pallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610910291627363042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-75059802041258762352012-03-23T08:17:20.972-05:002012-03-23T08:17:20.972-05:002:20 OT, afaik, Tonette comes from money. Not the ...2:20 OT, afaik, Tonette comes from money. Not the daughter of a billionaire like Sen. Ron Johnson married (google on Ron and Shrink-wrap princess), not an heir to the Kimberly-Clark fortune (Sensenbrenner), but still substantial.John Caspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-7109222829375888552012-03-23T08:17:13.069-05:002012-03-23T08:17:13.069-05:00Those funds came from his brown bag. It's a m...Those funds came from his brown bag. It's a magic bag! Not only does it supply Walker with funds, it also has the ability to separate a state, rip apart unions, balance a budget that never seems balanced (hence taking from the mortgage settlement) and making teachers, support staff, and all of our public sector jobs seem like a joke to the rest of the state.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-19075794941364049492012-03-23T08:10:06.633-05:002012-03-23T08:10:06.633-05:00Capper, you raise good points especially regarding...Capper, you raise good points especially regarding the timeline (Harley ride and email instructions after Wink incident). That hardly sounds like someone that was on the outs with Walker. Seems like Kelly Rindfleisch didn't know as much as she thought she did.Cory Liebmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471921047425833760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888314760091661875.post-27470347156976966702012-03-23T04:20:33.276-05:002012-03-23T04:20:33.276-05:00Walker giving back part (50%?) of his salary alway...Walker giving back part (50%?) of his salary always smelled (reeked) of corruption to me. He has never held a private job, where did those funds come from? Considering he has a wife, two kids, and a house in tosa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com