Bumper wrote on May 15, 2008 9:18 PM:
" notme- You might as well clarify her vote on Domestic partner Health insurance. She voted to offer health coverage to live-in-heterosexual pals. On virtue of a checkbook from the corner bank, and a hokey affidavit. Rather than asking for all titled and deeded property to be owned jointly to reflect their love nests. More recently she has had her shoulder behind a move to offer Count employees post retirement 55-65 health funds/coverage. Starting with 'B' class employees, matching the City and Schools, and then they will work undoubtadly through all the County ranks. For more benefits that private workers will never see in their working lives. "
tax-me-more wrote on May 15, 2008 4:23 PM:
" Tara Johnson was recruited to the Progressive Majority Farm Team in the fall of 2007 as a potential candidate for the State Senate in 2008.
Here are some quotes from their () web site: "we do intend to transform America", "We are identifying, training, and supporting candidates."
Recruited by whom? Does this organization (PAC) actually represent us, the voters, here in La Crosse? It turns out that the Progressive Majority is a Washington based PAC, talk about your outside money
Candidates generally disavow any significant entanglement or identification with the organization, citing the "plausible deniability" of 527-like tax-exempt advocacy groups and PACs.
Looks to me like Tara Johnson-Padesky has been bought and paid for, and my grandma had a word for people who where bought and paid for "
notme wrote on May 15, 2008 3:51 PM:
" Almost forgot, she also voted in favor of health insurance for domestic partners, yet another tax increase. "
Bumper wrote on May 14, 2008 9:07 AM:
" Kudos to the two Steves and their lock-step friends like Tara. Her voting record will reflect same. These people are Democrats, and they vote as they are told and leave little to individual thought or integrity. O'Malley was given a 6% raise while the peons at County received 2%. Then look on and read his employment contract and the benefits and expense he was given is lengthy and considerable. Last year they held up the unfortunate and downtrodden as excuses to borrow an unprecedented loan for roads. The the Tribune has the audacity to coin O'Malley a "genius" for consolidating a program and buildings that were evolving toward that direction quite well by itself? Tara is one of the Democrat Troops Governors like Doyle are salivating for. "
notme wrote on May 14, 2008 7:18 AM:
" Although I still do not understand why MY background is SO important, I'll bite.
No sir, I have no conviction on my record more serious than a traffic violation. I have not had an encounter, other than social, with a LEO in well over 10 years. I am a La Crosse county resident, home owner, and property tax payer. I have school age children and am gainfully employed (private secctor).
So given we agree the posts on Johnson's record are accurate, we must also agree Kapanke has been and will be a better representative to the people of La Crosse County. "
notme wrote on May 14, 2008 6:52 AM:
" Mr. just the facts:
I think we are making a similar point here: Johnson is the worst possible choice. "
Richard Cranium wrote on May 14, 2008 6:48 AM:
" To notme: Your the one not answering questions. Are you a convicted felon or aren't you? In a political campaign Kapanke has to expect questions like the one regarding his wife. People want to know what influence he had regarding his wife's sentencing. She got TWO WEEKS in jail for drug theft and as part of the agreement the drug charge would be dismissed. In addition she kept her license. How in the world did she keep her nursing license after a crime like that? That's all people are asking and your not answering the questions presented to you. You've posted Johnson's record numerous times on another post. We can all look at that and make our decision. Why won't you just be honest? "
just the facts wrote on May 14, 2008 5:56 AM:
" To not me; please go ahead and tout Johnson- Padeskys accomplishements. I see her as a Doyle stooge and a liberal big spender. Anything she was part of, involves big money! Also answer the question posed in an earlier post; How much work did her husbands electrical company do for the county while she served? As far as Kapankes wife; that issue will be brought up very soon, by outsider money so Johnson can deny any knowledge of it! "
notme wrote on May 14, 2008 12:15 AM:
" I post Johnson's record, but instead of answering my challenge Mr. Cranium wants to switch the context of the thread to take the attention away from Johnson's record, curious.
This is a typical blog tactic used by those who realize they are either on the wrong side of an issue or they have a subordinate position. Either way Mr. Cranium, I accept your acknowledgment that my posts concerning Johnson's record are accurate. "
dmm wrote on May 13, 2008 10:21 PM:
" Prepare for a VERY negative and personal race because that is the only way Tara Johnson even finishes within 20% of Kapanke. Even with all the targeted State money, I expect Kapanke to win this one by at least 10 points. Kapanke is and will continue to be out in the community listening to everyday people. The issues he takes up are not a laundry list devised by party leaders like some other area politicians, but areas where he thinks he can make a difference for constituents. Sometimes he is in step with his party. Other times he is not. Speak with him once. Ask him tough but fair questions and you will get straight, honest answers. "
Richard Cranium wrote on May 13, 2008 9:51 PM:
" To notme: Are you a convicted felon? "
just the facts wrote on May 13, 2008 6:56 PM:
" Names of Both Tara-Padesky-Johnson and her husband Tim Padesky appear on recent Tribune ads supporting the ,Option In Reproduction Clinic. Abortion ,WILL, be a big issue in this campaign! Johnson is NO friend of the taxpayer! She is a strong supporter of Steve Doyle and O'Malleys huge raise! She is a big spender and has voted for every tax increase ever proposed! "
retired wrote on May 13, 2008 6:41 PM:
" The board changed how the salaries were calculated. Instead of paying different amounts to each board member based upon their committees, they simply paid them all the same amount. It was a net wash since many board members were actually making MORE than the amount settled upon in the end. Plus, they voted on that before an election, and then ran against it, and she won. The board can't change it's own pay for the same session. http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2005/10/20/news/z0420%20boardpay.txt "
Bumper wrote on May 13, 2008 6:13 PM:
" Nonetheless, going to be a real intersting race. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 5:38 PM:
" This has NOTHING to do with national or state political parties, this is simply an examniation of her record.
Yo Mack:
Show me were I'm "blowing smoke" when it comes to her record. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 5:32 PM:
" Johnson does NOT support ALL our constitutional rights; her IN-ACTION shows this. She has been on the county board for SIX (6) years but has NEVER introduced a single resolution supporting the constitutional rights of the citizens. I challenge any of you
"name callers" to examine her actual record and show me one time. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 5:31 PM:
" I called no one names, simply posted Johnson's record, and look at the attacks.
What her record shows is an elitist "if we want more pay we'll take it" attitude.
What her record shows is a YES vote for the de-criminalization of marijuana.
What her record shows is a YES vote for a larger $300,000/bed jail. 300K per bed, we can build entire houses for less that that.
What her record shows is how "out of touch" she is, when she votes FOR a 6% bureaucracy salary increase while the average citizen is seeing stagnant wages. "
KRKIKA wrote on May 13, 2008 3:57 PM:
" to recklessness...I DIDN'T say AG was incorrect, I mentioned spelling. I'm very well aware of Ruth's situation & since you obviously only listen to the media version, I commented as I did on her PAIN! I also didn't say I wanted to have a beer or anything else for that matter with anybody, I pointed out how the man doesn't just sit & eat with his family, he listens to the public. Dan Kapanke is not my buddy as you refer to, he's a man that I support & with pride. If you feel the buddy system is why we're in IRAQ, then I feel sorry for you. "
The Real World wrote on May 13, 2008 3:33 PM:
" Mack,
My comments about Johnson came from the media ordeal on the radio and evening news. I am an individual who works very hard for the preservation for this great society. That includes trying to elect people who uphold our great Constitution. That also includes the election of people who will not tax the general public in order to give it to someone who won't work for it themselves. I am trying to prevent the current slide we are in toward third world nation status. "
The Real World wrote on May 13, 2008 3:24 PM:
" Al Gore
You are probably not the real Al Gore, and you should not be using that name. You are human garbage, worse that the maggots in the bottom of the pit. You should not bring political peoples spouses into an issue unless there is an appropriate situation comes up. "
recklessness and water wrote on May 13, 2008 3:10 PM:
" Actually, with the exception of his spelling, Al Gore was correct. Ruth was arrested for stealing pain pills from patients homes, in the same way that Rush Limbaugh was detained at the Palm Springs airport for flying with drugs and later checked himself into a rehab clinic. None of this is relevant to Dan's campaign, but he Al did get his facts right.
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2005/10/05/news/z01kapanke.txt
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2005/10/04/newsupdate/01lead.txt
And didn't voting for "the regular guy you'd like to sit down and have a beer with" get us into this Iraq mess? I don't want my buddy in the state senate, I want someone who can get things done, instead of simply doing whatever Mike Huebsch tells them to do. "
KRKIKA wrote on May 13, 2008 2:36 PM:
" Part 3...Now when you can honestly tell me when Johnson has performed any of these characteristics on a daily basis, you let me know. If you think for 1 minute Dan Kapanke does what he does and isn't in it for the people, why then...you just have no clue & it's time to open your eyes. You owe Ruth Kapanke an apology for being such A LOW BLOW & an inconsiderate LIAR! GO KAPANKE....You've got MANY supporters & it shows! "
KRKIKA wrote on May 13, 2008 2:32 PM:
" Part 2...Dan Kapanke is a man who CARES about his community & is vocal in both positive & negative ways about himself & his family. Ruth, is the most quiet, compassionate, gentle & polite human being & has overcome a terrible time in her life. Living in severe pain day after day is a very challenging task. Her nursing skills are superb, her care for her patients is serene as is her commitment to herself, family, husband and community. I know of every word typed here because of the opportunity of working with Ruth, being a supporter of Dan's & seeing the love they have for each other. "
KRKIKA wrote on May 13, 2008 2:24 PM:
" Part 1 AL GORE....learn how to spell, it's Kapanke! Ruth Kapanke IS NOT A DRUGGIE & it's very obvious that you know NOTHING about Ruth, Dan or their family roots, beliefs and community compassion. When was the last time you saw any other local elected official sitting having a donut & coffee, wholeheartedly listening to us commnunity members on a regular basis. When was the last time you saw any of your favorites living in a modest home like the majority of us, when was the last time you saw any of these people stopped & firmly shaking hands with everyone who's passing them, with a HUGE smile on their face...... "
retired wrote on May 13, 2008 2:07 PM:
" From the stories that have come out today, the Republican majority in the Assembly is just going to borrow and put off payments anyway. So, when they are in charge, we still have excess borrowing. Why not have a grassroots candidate who's campaign money came from this district, and represents the people in it instead of a man beholden only to the dollars he took from large corporations outside the district? With Dan in the seat, the Republicans are doing exactly what you are complaining about.
Your constitutional argument doesn't make sense. Unless you can cite an example of Tara behaving unconstitutionally in her role as a County Board member (something I doubt very much you can do), you are simply speculating on what she might do, which isn't worth anyone's time. "
Al Gore wrote on May 13, 2008 1:40 PM:
" Kopankes wife is a druggie like Rush Limbaugh "
Mack wrote on May 13, 2008 1:32 PM:
" notme is blowing more smoke than a Steiger Construction truck. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 1:28 PM:
" Mr. retired:
You honestly must not have looked at her record, or you are not retired. Please explain how higher taxes and more borrowing will help those of fixed incomes.
Tara Johnson, does not and will not "support, protect, and defend" the constitution of the State of Wisconsin.
She will however, take an oath to support, protect, and defend CERTAIN PARTS of the constitution ONLY. That alone is reason enough to vote or Kapanke. "
banger wrote on May 13, 2008 1:08 PM:
" Dave Drewes was right. She really had no interest in the county board when she ran last time. "
retired wrote on May 13, 2008 12:32 PM:
" Best of luck Tara, we need someone in Madison who is NOT in the pockets of the big telecommunications companies. Kapanke took $112,423 in campaign contributions from the telecoms in return for his vote on Assembly Bill 207. I'm not sure how taking big money from people not in your district and then voting for more rights for large corps makes Dan a "real person". Go Tara. "
The Lone Gunman wrote on May 13, 2008 12:07 PM:
" To Rickey and the other bashers....
Excuse me but congress establishes what is spent and other laws and Democrats have been in power since 2006, why blame the Republicans??? "
Rickey wrote on May 13, 2008 11:35 AM:
" Republican inflation is the meanest Tax increase I have ever seen. Middle class working couples after paying for Gas to get to work and increases in food prices there is little money for vacations etc. Instead of a trip to Milwaukee to see the Brewers they only can afford to see the loggers, camping trips to the west coast are replaced by trips to the west coast of coon creek .Novenber will be hell on the GOP "
rickey wrote on May 13, 2008 9:33 AM:
" To Jackson: Did You expect the changes Bush gave us? I actually thought I would never see inflation like this, Also a war time Recession was a surprise "
Im Still Jackson wrote on May 13, 2008 9:00 AM:
" LOL they are all the same once they get in office kinda like an Indian tribe raising a white baby the end result being conformity!
Who cares! Nothing changes if nothing changes and the OBAMA change aint gonna be what you expect either. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 9:00 AM:
" And who is in Johnson's back pocket, Shilling, another "ONLY the rights I approve of" liberal.
Too bad you folks in La Crosse can't find a candidate to run against Shilling. "
Grant wrote on May 13, 2008 8:53 AM:
" For Debi Krueger editorial, I would Gladly wait in line for gas at .80 cents a gallon, My income TRIPLED under Jimmy Carter "
commoncents4you wrote on May 13, 2008 8:48 AM:
" The bottom line is that these immigrants are taking the jobs that none of us "good" americans will take. Without them, factories in our area would not be able to survive. That's why we need a guest worker program so we can prevent the theft of identities and provide these people with valid identification!
"
Al Gore wrote on May 13, 2008 7:24 AM:
" A lot of people do NOT like what Repubs done to this country and will take it out on the Repubs.2008 to repubs will be like 2007 to the loggers.What ever Johnson or Kapanke done or said has nothing to do with it as much as Inflation,Deficet,War and Economy. The Repubs need to be spanked for the mess We are in. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 7:21 AM:
" In addition: Based on her record, Johnson does not support all rights granted us in the constitution, rather ONLY those rights she agrees with, again based on her record.
Of all the candidate choices this fall, Johnson is the worst possible choice. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 7:17 AM:
" Johnson does NOT support TOP-DOWN cuts in all state agencies and an actual REDUCTION in tax dollars spent. Just look at how much the county budget has increased since she got on the board. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 7:14 AM:
" In 2003, Johnson's statement was [If we think we're not paid enough, we should increase our pay.] How "eletist" is that?
In 2006, Johnson voted FOR the de-criminalization of marijuana. Does that support "family values" or help our kids to NOT USE marijuana?
In 2007, Johnson voted YES to give O'Malley a huge 6% yearly pay increases while those who pay his salary have seen stagnant wages. "
notme wrote on May 13, 2008 7:13 AM:
" Let's look at some statements made by Johnson in a 2001 letter to the editor about the size of the board:
[I am concerned that some of my fellow supervisors believe that they know what is best on this issue.]
I'll paraphrase; supervisors should NOT be the ones making the decision.
[If you know how things get done, if you know how committees and people and processes, work then I believe you are "qualified" to give an opinion on this issue.]
Again, I'll paraphrase, only those who know HOW the county board works, i.e. supervisors, are qualified to give an opinion.
In one statement, she wants the people to have a voice, and in the other, she says the people aren't qualified.
Net result, the county board got BIGGER costing the taxpayers even MORE in TAXES. "
Mack wrote on May 13, 2008 6:54 AM:
" To: The Real World,
I did not pick up on the negativity you are referring to and I read the article twice just to make sure I did not miss something. On Sunday you referred to Kapanke as a "Great" man, but he seems so average with everything we know about him and what you were able to convey. Maybe the bar has been lowered for greatness, in the same way that the world "hero" is probably the most over-used word in today's English. All in all, your own post seems closer to what you are accusing Johnson of. "
The Real World wrote on May 13, 2008 6:40 AM:
" This gal sounds just like Hillary with that voice and her mannerisms. I resent her saying negative things about an honorable, hard working, sincere individual. I have a problem with her attacking Kapanke just cause Russ Decker told her to. We need to reelect Kapanke, it is not often we get a real person in the senate. "
The Moderate wrote on May 13, 2008 6:25 AM:
" Nevermind that Al likes to post without actually reading the articles. It's less time consuming that way. He needs to put all of his energies into inventing cellular telephones. "
Al Gore wrote on May 13, 2008 5:50 AM:
" Repubs are as popular as diseases ,floods, tornados and hurricanes "
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