tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post6567096314726010213..comments2024-03-19T08:42:58.953-05:00Comments on Althouse: Governor Walker accepts a phone call from a prankster pretending to be David Koch.Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-34592209910733759952011-06-05T03:56:52.296-05:002011-06-05T03:56:52.296-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.kueidaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055525631361282878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-81007579416129739992011-02-24T19:11:20.171-06:002011-02-24T19:11:20.171-06:00walker will bring our country back 60 years first ...walker will bring our country back 60 years first it eill be union rights then it will be non union, unions are the reason for a safe place to work and no slave wages,this will effect all workers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-86122437887305825172011-02-24T12:56:32.828-06:002011-02-24T12:56:32.828-06:00Just got a chance to read the transcript. Very in...Just got a chance to read the transcript. Very interesting. <br /><br /><i>Murphy: Bring a baseball bat. That’s what I’d do.<br /><br />Walker: I have one in my office; <b>you’d be happy with that</b>. I got a Slugger with my name on it.</i><br /><br />Very pointedly saying that fake Koch is the one who wants a bat, not Walker. Smart. And he just glosses over everything crazy with non committal responses. I like Walker a lot from this transcript.Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709594638793030086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-13148498740831242782011-02-24T11:23:25.323-06:002011-02-24T11:23:25.323-06:00The USA Today/Gallop poll does not make sense to m...The USA Today/Gallop poll does not make sense to me. There are 22 Right-To-Work states which already limit collective bargaining rights, not only of public employees, but private employees as well. Is that poll saying that 60% of the people living in these states want to change the law?ken in txhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345764031059905578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-84984169212859270502011-02-23T23:03:44.668-06:002011-02-23T23:03:44.668-06:001) The caller claiming to be Koch got thru to Walk...1) The caller claiming to be Koch got thru to Walker and got a 20 min phone conversation! How many people who he a)doesn't know, b) doesn't owe and c) doesn't need, do you suppose are getting nice long phone calls with Gov. Walker these days?<br /><br />So if a powerful potential supporter calls you up, the correct response is to _______?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572867918378741273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-40710796180969432622011-02-23T22:59:53.699-06:002011-02-23T22:59:53.699-06:00"Walker's response to the suggestion to p..."Walker's response to the suggestion to plant troublemakers amongst the protestors is esp. damning -- "we thought about it -- but rejected it because it might actually work to the protestors' advantage by drawing more media attention"<br /><br />More likely this is Walker attempting to politely and quietly dissuade a potential supporter from doing something stupid.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572867918378741273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-48287562083891685202011-02-23T22:31:52.814-06:002011-02-23T22:31:52.814-06:00Major fail. What the left wishes the O'Keefe/G...Major fail. What the left wishes the O'Keefe/Giles videos had been like. Maybe Koch should have mentioned underage hookers.MikeRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127456522803816485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-29030080848508173702011-02-23T22:18:53.893-06:002011-02-23T22:18:53.893-06:00But this makes all of the problems go away. Right...But this makes all of the problems go away. Right? I mean the budget deficit goes away and everything is fine now. Right? Oh, the problem is still there? So why are we talking about this?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572867918378741273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-28952728954699253852011-02-23T22:17:54.021-06:002011-02-23T22:17:54.021-06:00I think Governor Scott Walker talk to LIE... His r...I think Governor Scott Walker talk to LIE... His responds to frank call answer is not good...<br /><br />Scott Walker Press Conference full Video on Feb 23: <br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/a2fPE" rel="nofollow">http://goo.gl/a2fPE</a>Maky Dolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458542641385663392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-91033439042958611602011-02-23T21:53:18.041-06:002011-02-23T21:53:18.041-06:00#1 - Wisconsin might have anti-bribery laws
I'...<i>#1 - Wisconsin might have anti-bribery laws</i><br /><br />I'm sure it does, but where's the bribe? Do you expect us to believe that Walker's actions are influenced by the expectation of a vacation in California? Please be serious.<br /><br /><i>#2 - even if taking such a trip isn't illegal, it's unethical; a Governor has to be ABOVE reproach</i><br /><br />Again, what's the problem? Politicians are feted by their supporters all the time. If doing that is cause for reproach then there has never been a governor of Wisconsin -- or any other state -- that was "above reproach".Revenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374515200055384226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-81181586607126077492011-02-23T20:25:44.551-06:002011-02-23T20:25:44.551-06:00Oh, Prof. Althouse... I am so sadly disappointed b...Oh, Prof. Althouse... I am so sadly disappointed by your take on this (you impressed me in Law School, esp in Fed. Jur.).... <br />Here's some pretty relevant facts -- 1) The caller claiming to be Koch got thru to Walker and got a 20 min phone conversation! How many people who he a)doesn't know, b) doesn't owe and c) doesn't need, do you suppose are getting nice long phone calls with Gov. Walker these days?<br />-2)Walker's response to the suggestion to plant troublemakers amongst the protestors is esp. damning -- "we thought about it -- but rejected it because it might actually work to the protestors' advantage by drawing more media attention" (That shows a less developed sense of morality than Nixon displayed when talking about bribing witnesses -- "It would be wrong for sure, but we can the money")<br /><br />I expect better from you!!!Creating Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957837204802832658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-77455882401693639302011-02-23T19:47:05.232-06:002011-02-23T19:47:05.232-06:00J - racist much?J - racist much?Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205752419540502278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-46908808706298226692011-02-23T19:42:18.283-06:002011-02-23T19:42:18.283-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567400697675996283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-36268202962740399372011-02-23T19:36:14.239-06:002011-02-23T19:36:14.239-06:00Looks like you have been attacked those right win...Looks like you have been attacked those right wing commentbots :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-66460583193789556662011-02-23T18:50:32.685-06:002011-02-23T18:50:32.685-06:006:23. It's real, whether it offends the usual ...6:23. It's real, whether it offends the usual frat boy conservative or not. Walker sounds like another WASP punk. Stupid as f**k as well--like, Althouse reg stupidJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567400697675996283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-7953945429742988472011-02-23T18:35:23.788-06:002011-02-23T18:35:23.788-06:00Walker just sounds like a guy humoring a blowhard ...Walker just sounds like a guy humoring a blowhard supporter. Have your people get with my people and do lunch, etc. Is he supposed get all huffy with this and <i>Well, I never</i>! and clutch his pearls when "Koch" makes these outrageous suggestions? Politicians deal with idiots like this all the time.Automatic_Wing https://www.blogger.com/profile/10174899673368042634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44291672608942637652011-02-23T18:33:37.084-06:002011-02-23T18:33:37.084-06:00What about Walker agreeing to "Koch's&quo...<i>What about Walker agreeing to "Koch's" proposal to show him a good time in Cali?</i><br /><br />I just won the Superbowl and now I'm going to Disneyland!Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14480329783749187372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-81975505909053498062011-02-23T18:28:49.842-06:002011-02-23T18:28:49.842-06:00What's the supposed problem with that? Are we ...<i>What's the supposed problem with that? Are we supposed to believe it is some sort of payoff? Get real, kids.</i><br /><br />#1 - Wisconsin might have anti-bribery laws<br /><br />#2 - even if taking such a trip isn't illegal, it's unethical; a Governor has to be ABOVE reproachAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205752419540502278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-83496307914367259972011-02-23T18:27:46.304-06:002011-02-23T18:27:46.304-06:00Obviously the promise of California hookers is THE...Obviously the promise of California hookers is THE smoking gun.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205752419540502278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-18451312260608835692011-02-23T18:23:04.915-06:002011-02-23T18:23:04.915-06:00What about Walker agreeing to "Koch's&quo...<i>What about Walker agreeing to "Koch's" proposal to show him a good time in Cali?</i><br /><br />I think that every adult American has done the whole "we should get together later"/"that'd be great" dance a couple of hundred times.<br /><br />But hey, let's suppose Walker considered that a bona fide offer, and let's suppose he was responding with a genuine expectation that he would be flying out to California to chill with the Koch brothers when it was all over.<br /><br />My response to that would be: and?<br /><br />Seriously. What's the supposed problem with that? Are we supposed to believe it is some sort of payoff? Get real, kids.Revenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374515200055384226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-49536164396564375192011-02-23T18:11:11.489-06:002011-02-23T18:11:11.489-06:00OK, I listened to the tapes. I won't claim to...OK, I listened to the tapes. I won't claim to be an accurate prognosticator of public opinion, left, right or center,but I sure wasn't "moved" by the tape. I can certainly imagine someone deeply opposed to Walker hearing confirmation of his "nefarious plans" but he seemed reasonable in his "discussion" off the record with someone dropping a lot of "fightin' words"<br /><br />Now today after hearing him in a public venue (his fireside chat) and a private venue (this conversation) I have to say, the guy speaks well (far better than My Governor, Brewer). And I do get a great sense of "patience". That's not good for his protesters.<br /><br />As for his plan to "talk" with the Dems, get them to open a session then leave, that appears now to be "toast". <br /><br />So yes, Wisconsin, more fun in Madison. You are now the epicenter of the news world.<br /><br />Professor, get some new batteries for that camera of your's. And tell Mr. Meade they'll be no skiing this weekend, we've got reportin' to do!!<br /><br />(PS You can skip reporting on the "Teach-in". I know it will be a "real" and stuff but I had my fill of "rap sessions" in the '70's.)Phil 314https://www.blogger.com/profile/04133300763922742206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-21493921908678845802011-02-23T17:56:20.664-06:002011-02-23T17:56:20.664-06:00UPDATE:
FAKE KOCH: What we were thinking about th...UPDATE:<br /><br />FAKE KOCH: What we were thinking about the crowds was, planting some troublemakers in some blogs. Blogs like that, what's her name, Allhouse? You know, troublemakers like Jeremy.<br />WALKER: Althouse. Yes sir, Mr. Koch, sir, we thought about that. My only gut reaction to that would be, right now, oh shit! Did you say Jeremy? Would that even be legal? Let me talk to counsel and I'll get back to you, sir.<br />FAKE KOCH: Now, Walker, boy, what's this I hear about you running into David Axlerod. What happened? <br />WALKER: Well, sir, I introduced myself.<br />FAKE KOCH: That son of a bitch.<br />WALKER: Yeah, no kidding, right? Right, sir? I am right when I say "no kidding," right, sir?<br />FAKE KOCH: Well, I'll tell ya what, Scotty. Once you crush these bastards, I'll fly ya out to here to Arizona. We'll shoot golf and shoot Democrats and I'll really show you a good time.<br />WALKER: Alright. That would be outstanding, Mr. Koch sir. Thanks for all the support and helping us move our evil unjust greedy mean-spirited cause forward, sir. Just no Jeremy, sir. Please. Anything but Jeremy.Meadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117933390338651739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-76182912820064142512011-02-23T17:52:02.544-06:002011-02-23T17:52:02.544-06:00Can't wait to see the signs this weekend.
Yes...<i>Can't wait to see the signs this weekend.</i><br /><br />Yes, because "signs" will make or break this issue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-37107297194273133712011-02-23T17:35:25.830-06:002011-02-23T17:35:25.830-06:00Re: the bat reference. I didn't listen to the ...<i>Re: the bat reference. I didn't listen to the call. Perhaps is was an metaphor.</i><br /><br />It isn't a metaphor, just one of several exchanges where "Koch" says something outrageous and Walker gives a noncommittal response before changing the subject.Revenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374515200055384226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-62201449611870037492011-02-23T17:27:57.490-06:002011-02-23T17:27:57.490-06:00What about Walker agreeing to "Koch's&quo...What about Walker agreeing to "Koch's" proposal to show him a good time in Cali? <br /><br />Looks like a mutha-f-ing faux pas. Not that it's likely to bother the Althouse gang--motto "don't get caught."Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567400697675996283noreply@blogger.com