Uhm...KCWisconsin...General Motors (GM) is a corporation....a company....a business....Not a Union. Isn't there an IQ minimum to post on here?

Skippy-sorry, apparently you are not allowed to have an opinion without being criticized and name called by a hypocritical loud mouth.

SKIPPY I agree - kind of - who cares about the comment you just made. Sure sounds like what you are complaining about is the same stuff that you just said. It must be the nutZ in the peanut butter Skippy.

All of you people need to go back to grade school with your stupid comments. These comments are the most childish things I have ever seen. My 22 month old is more mature then most of you. Who gives a crap what people do at a dinner, and who has the right to criticize conduct like this. Liberals are the biggest babies I have ever seen. Get over yourselves.

maybe it had to do with useless stuck up republicans, no??

--what's new?? dems either walk out or run out of state--must be something in their kool-aid, no?

okay, i totally agree with mr rashkin's decision. its people like scott walker who is trying to get rid of unions. and correct me if im wrong, but wasn't GM what Janesville thrived off of??? and THAT was a union. now that its gone, the city is a ghost town. you're in debt left and right, im glad i got out when i could Scott Walker because you are an idiot.

Mudsill....Funny how 2 weeks ago you said you were in Afghanistan....Now you are in SC....TROLL not a word in what you type do I believe!!! Others shouldn't either!Nothing is more offensive than someone that claims to be fighting for their country,when they are sitting behind a computer right here in Janesville.How low can some people be ?? Could be why your name as MUD in it !!

MissScarlet is going back to her plantation.

Gee Frank, I guess you didn't represent the majority of citizens in Janesville! See ya!!

Who has the last laugh now?

Rashkin, now is the time for you to get off your partisan high horse and get back to work. Janesville needs a working city leadership and not one sparked in creating division. You are now making your bed for the next election. Yes this is a good country isn't it.. Now it is time to act like you belong here.

Looks like perrotto is oout. Unfortunate that an email may have played a part. His own fault though. next year he will have to buy his own ticket.

MissScarlet is a troll. Stop feeding it.

S/he is a regular with just one of several accounts. Read the comments. Someone with an account just 8 days old would not know about TheJokers GM meme. S/he has also posted about living in Rock County, and shoveling snow.

janesvillit - you fail to say who's reputation has been damaged.

Sounds like MissScarlet is a paid smear artist for the tea party. So how much does someone get paid to spread political lies and destroy the reputations of people they will never meet face-to-face? Does it come with health care benefits? Or maybe just political appointments or cushy contracts for being a modern Judas?

Quite frankly Scarlet, I don't give a damn about your southern troll opinion. Stay home, quit bothering us with your uniformed tripe.

Shopierehuh - I do troll around the country electronically. Wisconsin is merely the battleground for this national issue/event - the results will likely be a model for reform around the entire country, state by state.

MissScarlet, is it possible that the situation in WI is not quite the same as stereotyped for you on FOX and in boilerplate tea party lit?
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A form of govt or a union may work efficiently (though imperfectly) in one part of the country but not as well elsewhere. It makes little sense for Wisconsin to operate like Mississippi or Kansas or Alaka. We have different demographics,evolultionary processes, value systems etc.
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"- I'm not a resident of Janesville as you assume. I comment on 24 newspaper 'blogs' around the country, and 44 internationally. I reside in beautiful Atlanta, GA."

It seems odd that you just show up here on March 28 and stick your nose into local and State business without even being a resident. Troll-like behavior imho. A tea party troll?

yada - I'm not a resident of Janesville as you assume. I comment on 24 newspaper 'blogs' around the country, and 44 internationally. I reside in beautiful Atlanta, GA.

ah ha - it is Miss scarlet the resident femme fatale of Janesville. You are cunning, but not correct about Yuri. He just went outside to picket with many of us that also do not agree with King Walker.

Mr. Rashkin, You are a brave and optimistic man to make yourself available in such a manner. Good luck and thanks.

Everyone, thank you for your support and comments. I very much appreciate the fact that all of us live in a country where we can freely express ourselves.

If you would like to ask me a question, join me tonight live from 8 until 9 pm at wwww.localvisiontv.com for my show "Tuesdays with Yuri". We will be taking your calls and emails. The email address is TuesdaysWithYuri@gmail.com. Watch the show for the phone number to call.

Thank you and please make sure to vote today if you haven't already!

Yuri Rashkin

I heard Yuri might walkout of the city - all the way to the clocktower in Rockford.

If Rashkin is sooooo opposed to Walker's agenda, then why did he even go to the banquet? Just to get the free meal on Janesville taxpayers? I see he paid the city back the money after some prodding, but still the question, why did he go in the first place? I think he was there to make a statement when he walked out...well that he did. I have NO respect for him, never will vote for him and hope he leaves the council, as his partisan ways are obviously getting in the way of serving Janesville in the way is acceptable, fair and non-partisan

Hasn't yuri resigned yet? Oh, I forgot he likes to walk out instead.

I've found that in life, I quite often listen to people I don't agree with politically, but that doesn't mean they don't deserve my respect when they are speaking. It is part of being an adult and learning about other people's views and ideas.
I never realized how petty and immature Rashkin was before this. I definitely won't be voting for him ever again.

youkillme "this is a time for battle"
I totally agree. The Republicans called down the thunder and now they are going to get it. The middle class sleeps no more. People who used to tell me they didn't pay attention to politics are now fired up. We are sick of watching all our money get sucked up by the same bags of manure who pay no taxes. We have had enough! FIGHT - VOTE - BOYCOTT!

Exactly Abe. Our military vets are a reflection of us as we are of them. Walker and the GOP divided every community, family, profession, social and economic class in the state. People get it, that the authoritarianism of no compromise and no negotiation are precursors to war in any language. This is not a time to heal - this is a time for battle.

OkieFed, as in my prior post-I sort of agree with you - one's military service does not have any real bearing on this situation. However it cracks me up to hear who is suddenly disavowwing opinions of vets -especially since they aren't all pro-Walker.
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Lets not pretend we don't know which party nad their boy scout governor wraps themselves up in the Flag in this country and claims to speak for the troops/vets and all things Red White and Blue.

vatoloco wrote:
"Where are the Swift Boat veterans when you need them?"

T Boone Pickens you mean? Aren't the Koch Bros pockets deep enough already for this crony effort. T Boone already owns a few states already.

Just because someone is a veteran or belongs to some group, club, or civic organization does mean all of the members hold the same beliefs or support the same political party. It gets old seeing posts that try to make this erroneous assumption.

Where are the Swift Boat veterans when you need them?

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The GOP wraps itself all up in the flag, so it seems some vets feel compelled to clarify that their opinions are their own, and that they do or don't necessarily agree with the GOP's. And that is understandable.
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But other than that, how does one's military service have any bearing on opinion on the Walker agenda, differently than any other citizen?
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You can put me on the list of veterans who do not support Walker.

I gather by the comments here that our military vets are just as divided as everyone else over Scott Walker. Why isn't that a surprise?

This is one vet who does not support Walker!

jvlhousewifem, are you one that is sitting at home typing in names from a phone book... I hear that the Dems are asking stay at home moms to do this to ensure that they have enough names...

Yada - We have signed the pledge to sign the petition. We gotta make sure we have all the facts in order or the Walker people will be all over you :o)

yada, here is a little education for you. The petition to recall walker cannot be started until he has been in office for one year. These are people who have pledged to sign the recall. The number 176,000 is an inflated number. Sign up twice, sign up 100 times, sign up 2,000 times, their system is flawed. Sign up from out of state. That is not 176,000 signature, that is 176,000 pledges from unknown and unverified places. I know there are fake and forged names on that website. I know that dems have encouraged people to sign up people that you know. So that 176,000 means zilch.
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Just as an afterthought. I just signed the petition with a fake name and zip from alaska... Good luck sorting through your database...

SarahB1, you must have missed the group of Vets counter demonstrating. I saw the pics with the union goonies in the background. Not every group that was up there was reported on. BTW, that vets group included how many people from out of state... Please enlighten me.

TOTELLTHEtruth - A reminder to you is needed - I have marched in the Madison rallies several times now. I can remember at least one time when our veterans were up and marching with us. Matter of fact, channel 3 in Madison did a story on them and interviews. recallwalker --> at the start of April we now have OVER 176,700 people that have signed the petition to recall Walker. unitedwisconsin.com

Hey FRANK - Thank you very much for stating your opinion - it will make it very easy now to NOT VOTE 4 you. Yuri knows that the voice of the people is being taken away by a political union busting power move that is backed by the wealthy KOCH brothers.

Mouse: I agree with you. I think Walker got in too deep.

And, you said very appropriately, "Walking out is better than sneaking in and out."

I loved it. Yes!

Time for the ultra-liberal Yuri Rashkin to step down, he is so one sided. What he says and what he does are two different things. You are not fooling anybody, Rashkin!

totellthetruth...... sure.

phoenixkid, the dems have done a great job in diving our vets and our country. I spoke to 15 vets at Church today, from WWII-Vietnam era-Gulf war vets, they all support Walker, All of them found what Rashkin did was offensive an unAmerican. I am sure that your vets who are friends are not. Thank you for revealing your unscientific poll as I reveal mine.

Way to go for exercising his First Amendment rights. Isn't America great?!

Mudsill..... a trailer?

Why are the teachers and its union crying about losing a lot of their jobs. After all they were told that if they wanted that big contract, that it would cost them at least a hundred jobs. The teachers union said then, that was fine with them. They didn't care about the newer teachers or the kids. Nothing can be clearer than this. The teachers union is fully responsible and threw everyone else under the bus. Thats what greedy unions do.The one good thing about the laid off teachers, they will not have to pay blackmail un ion dues any longer.

Where do you work Mud

ToTelltheTruth; wrong. All of the vets I know and that is a lot of them do NOT endorse Walker.

Three reasons not to vote for Frank on Tuesday.
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#1 The Gazette endorsed him.
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#2 He is a Walker apologist.
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#3 He is a proponent of republican thought police tactics.
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ANYBODY BUT PERRATO!

Is this Republicans' M.O.? When you don't agree with someone's choices, try to dig up (or perhaps, make up) information about their personal life and readily engage in a smear campaign?
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It's happening now with world-renowned UW scholar Bill Cronon. This flies in the face of academic freedom and the Republican's motivations are clearly suspect: http://scholarcitizen.williamcronon.net/...
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And it's happening now with Judge Sumi (who, incidentally, was appointed by a Republican governor). This hasn't stopped the Dane GOP from calling her an activist judge and issuing this most condescending press release I have ever read: http://www.danegop.org/latestnews.aspx?I...
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Mr. Raskin, as an educator and long-time union member, I fully support you. Thank you for trying to serve Janesville.

afghanistanvet, all the Vets that I know (including myself) absolutely support Walker and think what he is doing represents America and It's value just fine.
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Could you please clarify if you would have walked out on your commander because you could have?

jodymac is probably the same troll that was ranting about the bike tunnel and ice arena projects a while back, and had sevaral accounts deleted. Stop feeding it.

When Perrotto verbally trashed Rashkin, he showed the same kind of virulent temperament and arrogance that Walker and the Fitz Bros. have used to divide Wisconsin communities and families. The working class is now on the warpath. On one hand Perrotto did us a favor by showing his true colors. On the other hand, there should be no place for that level of hostility in our city government, particularly if you really care about Janesville.

Zoom - you have the twisted logic. The FAILED 14 who left disenfranchised the majority of state voters by holding up the democratic process. Of course Cullen is elected to represent his district: by attending sessions and voting. NOT by running.

Just a couple of days until Janesville can give a couple of Walker's lap dogs the boot. Sodemann and Perrotto. Do it.

Sniveling sycophants! Haha, that's great, The MaskedCommenter. Even better than twaddling tyrants.

@jodymac - Please stand up and loosen your belt - you are cutting off the blood flow to your brain.

Walker and his hoard of sniveling sycophants may have the best of intentions, but they don't seem to be able to look beyond the immediate issue. Typical Republican/US business thinking. Yes, everybody needs to pitch in - but you don't get people to come over to your way of thinking by punching them in the face.

Here we all go again...yes. Good point and you're right.
Jody...go back under your bridge.

I think your all off track as to the purpose of this article! It has nothing to do with Yuri and his personal life! It has nothing to do with his girlfriend's ex being a psycho, him owning a business in another state! It has nothing to do with him not working! It's about political/public officials acting like lunatics!!!! The focus is on Frank Perrotto and his psycho ranting! You guys want to attack Yuri for not working! Attack Frank Perrotto! He's not currently employed! In fact, he just sold his finanical advisor business!!!! Get off your high horses!!! Why do we need to attack anyway!!!! The only thing you should take from this article is that we voters need to make it known what behavior is acceptable from public figures! Had Yuri walked out and caused a scene, then it would be unacceptable! But he didn't! Franks email is beyond ridiculous! It is unacceptable!!!!!

Poobah is brilliant!
Mid America Bank is from Mid America
Kandu is from India
Milwaukee Grill is from Milwaukee
And Texas Roadhouse is from....?

Great! Why don't you take an extended trip to Utah to investigate Yuri, un-American members of Congress, birth certificates, sex scandals, payoffs, union corruption, etc.. Should take you, what, twenty to thirty years? We'll miss you! See you later, jody.

Good for you Yuri!!!!!!!

Do you think Walker got in a little bit to deep with promises to his finance suppliers? Pretty hard to back down, once you have committed to the cause. This might be accounting for his erratic actions.

jodymac said, "So what was he dating a married woman for? Strange? Illegal? Not good Judgment?"
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jody, if I were you, I'd be real careful about opening up the morality can of worms here. Your conservative "Christians" have had buckets of problems of, and with, your own. And these include some of your most prominent religious leaders, political leaders, anti-gay leaders and "holler for the dollar" TV "ministers." Tread carefully or that can of worms will open for you.

I am a member of a family who has had a small business for several generations. We have never been able to compete with big businesses such as Walmart. We have almost gone out of business several times, but keep hanging on because of local support and quality product. I know the people who have always supported us. Our customers have very rarely been people of money or upper-crust politicians. We work well with the locals who are fighting this good fight. Thank you protesters for your support of locally owned businesses. Thank you Yuri for letting us know your opinion. I agree with you and with those who know where their dollar goes. Follow the money.

nice posts janesville. It sounds like Jodymac is quite old. She/he remembers Vietnam protesting like she/he was there. She/he doesn't have good grammar. She/he wants us to dig further to prove her/him right, when indeed you've proved her/him wrong time and time again. I don't know if she/he is messin' with us or if she/he is a bit dillusional. Thus the troll moniker.

jodymac (AKA troll)
From the JG:" Joseph R. Chrislaw is suspected of hiring a man from the Hells Angels motorcycle gang to kill his estranged wife, Inna M. Cheremisina, 34, and her boyfriend, Janesville City Councilman Yuri Rashkin, 33, according to the criminal complaint. But Chrislaw actually attempted hiring an undercover Janesville police officer posing as a contract killer, according to the criminal complaint."
Did you read the article? I found it easily on the internet. But you are not interested in facts are you?
Goodone: not everyone works a traditional job. If he can make ends meet, why do you care where or when he works? You sound like a snob.

goodone said, "We need the FBI to investigate the unions and their suspicious funding sources, serious threats being made by union officals on businesses, and check on the RICCO law again."
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Wow, your idea is straight out of Michele Bachmann's playbook, isn't it goodone? She wanted Congress (that includes HER) investigated for being un-American. Why don't you call for the investigation of everyone and get a great discount rate on the job. Of course, no need to investigate the folks at your primary "news" source - FAUX News. True Americans that bunch - one and all. Gag!

"What's the difference between the governor and the democrats who fled the state?" - janesvillite
Far too simple a question ... ILLEGAL activities! Wisconsin has no provisions for filibuster and "disappearing" has long been a LEGAL tactic by BOTH political parties in the state of Wisconsin. The only difference this time was how apparent illegal procedures had become and how many people were paying attention.

YOU CALL THOSE JOBS?

jodymac (AKA troll)
I do not know if Yuri rents, like so many people do. Here is some information about his employment, in addition to being a paid musician.
•Creator of Janesville Mile
•Music Director for Contemporary Service at Luther Memorial Church
•Graduate student at UW-Whitewater working towards MS in Mass Communications
•Creator, producer, host at Discover Janesville
•Russian court interpreter - self-employed
•Councilman at City of Janesville
•Performing Musician
•Past Owner/President at Utah Best Mortgage Corporation (UBMC)
Now, go think up some more lies or take a nap. The nap would probably be more productive.

Yuri is probably a union stooge planted on the city council by union goons. Unions are tryin g to take over non-partison and other poliical offices to take away individuals freedom. It they would ever gain in this regard, they would further bankrupt the country and it will be worse than the 1929 depression. Look what they have done already by driving business out of the country by their extreme demands and imtimidation bully tactics. We will not stand for 11% minority of union croonies trying to boss and bully the 89% of the non-union workers in this country, by their Jimmy Hoffa and his mobster tactics of old. We need the FBI to investigate the unions and their suspicious funding sources, serious threats being made by union officals on businesses, and check on the RICCO law again. When teachers threaten to kill officials we are in serious danger all around.It is high time that Wisconsin join the other 26 right to work states and be free to work and do business here without the extorion by unions.

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Willie Truman stands with no one - business or workers, but he criticizes someone who stood with both. Go figure.

Posted by unclesmoothie - "What's the difference between the governor and the democrats who fled the state? Did the GOP flee Washington when they shoved Obamacare down our throats? No they didn't. they stood and fought like they're supposed to even though they knew they had no chance of winning. What the Wisconsin dems did was the most cowardly display of representation I have ever seen. It appeared to me as a case of 'if we don't play by my rules I will take my football and go' syndrome."
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No, the Rebublicans stole the football and said to the Dems, "We have the football now, so we are changing the rules of the game to whatever we want. You can try to stop us, but we will rig the game so you can never have the ball again." So the Dems walked out and I am glad they did, because it shined a BIG spotlight on the budget despair bill and allowed millions of citizens to speak out. If it had passed, the media wouldn't have made a peep about the union busting, no-bid contracts, crony appointments and dismantling of our education system in favor of for-profit charter schools.
Walker is nothing more than a thug for corporations. I did watch the vote for the Affordable Health Care Act on CSPAN. It was a close vote, and Obama worked with both sides of the aisle to get it passed. You might actually want to learn about things first-hand instead of spewing GOP/TP talking points.

Take a look at your logic zoom.... the MAJORITY of senators didmt flee the state. stop trying to make the minority the majority......

If Perrotto had not sent his ridiculous, ranting email to Rashkin, I'm guessing the majority of people would not have even known Rashkin left the Forward Janesville event. It takes two to be partisan, in this case.

StraightTalk wrote: "GlobalTeam: You want to talk about disenfranchised? What about Tim Cullen and the FAILED 14 who walked out and disenfranchised me and a MAJORITY of WI voters who elected Walker?"

Wow, what twisted logic. State Senators are not elected to support the Governor. They are elected to support the people in their district. The MAJORITY of the voters in their respective districts elected them.

The city council ELECTIONS are non-partisan, there is NO requirement for the person running for office to be non-partisan. If you think any anyone in government is non-partisan, you are only fooling yourself. Yuri expressed his views by both attending and leaving the FJ dinner. His 1st amendment rights. Being elected does not take away your rights. He left quietly and did not disrupt the dinner. This was very respectful of others attending and entirely appropriate. Yuri is not afraid to act on his own convictions. How many others at the FJ dinner can say the same?
@Jody - I can see through your hate, fear and lies. Yes, Yuri was born in Russia. Yes, he came here with his parents as a teenager. No, he is not a communist. No, he does not have a communist agenda. He is as much an American as you are and is serving his fellow citizens by serving on the city coucil and volunteering in our community. What are you doing for your fellow man besides mudslinging for the GOP?
Frank should be ashamed of his hypocrisy. He recently used his position to speak in support of Walker DURING A CITY COUNCIL MEETING!!! Vote on April 5th and get rid of Frank Perrotto.

Well said Zythia13. There are many here who think they are the arbiters of social mores and behavior. Of course, those rules apply when is suits their needs or is consistent with their right wing beliefs. It is a reflection of those in power in Fitzwalkerstan who think they are above the law and act like facists dictators.
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Scott Walker is a career hack politician. The more extreme the politician, the more dramatic the opposition becomes. It polarizes the population. I reserve my right as an American to express my opinion and legally protest. For those of you who don't like it, or wish to infringe on my rights, go shove it. I believe that is exactly what Yuri is telling Frank.
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In that vein of thought, I'll stop telling Scott Walker to man up and come in through the front door. If he wishes to be a sniveling sneaking back door man, sobeit.
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Right on Yuri. Keep up the good work for the good people you represent.

totellthetruth - I would suggest you pay attention to your name and start adhering!

BTW - veterans are also very much opposed to Scottie Walker--he's taking away from us as well!! I am proud to be a veteran--two rounds in the Middle East.....just so you and I can freely express ourselves!

P.S. You're welcome!

notyou, you are a sillier little troll. Jody is right on.

Jody, you're a silly little troll.

Bravo, herewegoagain. Bravo!

afghanistanvet, redneck hardly at all.. I really would appreciate you stopping your name calling. As a vet would you walk out on your commander because you didn't like what he said, because you could?
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Definitely am a huge supporters of teachers who do well at their jobs, but not of union matters. If, and I mean IF you really are a vet, you would know, just like I knew, when you put on your uniform, you are supporting the constitution and all it stands for, this includes the right to free speech. Leaving high school my first job choice was teaching, spent one semester shadowing teachers and knew it was not for me because of the dishonestly in the union where I was shadowing. That kind of corruption and dishonestly was appalling to me, so I chose a different line of work. The unions made me hate the unions.
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The comments are right, there is no way to take the partisan out of the politician, but there are those on the counsel who can manifest responsibility and respect. What Rashkin did was inappropriate display and the counsel should censure him for it. Whether you agree or disagree with the Gov or not, there is a minimum level of required respect during a presentation that is required. The protest should have been kept outside where people peacefully and lawfully congregated to make their point. As much as I disagree with them, they have their right to their free speech within limits. If Rashkin can openly and freely disobey this social mores what other rules will he disobey. Is he aware of the social rule he broke? It seems that breaking that rule is more of a redneck action than what you are accusing me of.. And I love my end of sentence preposition.

Most rational people are capable of showing respect for someone, despite disagreement on policy or ideals. Through the heated weeks, Walker has shown ZERO respect for any of the people that disagree with him. No discussion. No compromise. Adding fuel to the fire that is dividing our state even more so than usual.
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It's not even a matter of agreeing or disagreeing with a policy or bill. It's how the entire budget bill issue has been HANDLED. One shouldn't bring a grenade to the table with the pretense of compromise.
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A governor deserves respect when he/she is capable of showing respect for the people of his state. Walker does not qualify at this point, due to the constant slap in the face he provided to those that wanted discussion.
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Yuri did not walk out before Walker spoke to be disrespectful. He walked out to join the other half of his constituents.

herewegoagain: Perfect!

Should members of the Janesville City Council be allowed to express partisan ideologies?

Regardless whether they should or not is one thing, but being disrespectful to the office of the Governor is another. This was just a pathetic attempt at attention. Yuri obviously finds it difficult to be noticed in any other way.

I'm glad the Gazette published this article, but if it weren't for the article, no one would have noticed such a "little person" leaving the room.

Way to ago herewegoagain! Completely agree with you.

for straightalk:
http://www.channel3000.com/politics/2739...

Are you kidding? You people really think the Janesville City Council is a "non partisan" council? You really think that these HUMAN BEINGS can keep their personal thoughts out of a vote? Knowing that these people live in this community, and know that what they decide affects them to. You really think they don't use their own personal beliefs?? If you believe that, I have a bridge in china I'll sell you!!!!
Regardless of Yuri walking out on walker, I'd like to think that Perrotto's pychotic bantering in his email is beyond how one in a professional, public officials position should be ranting. We elect people to positions that demonstrate the ability to show the highest of good quality morales and characteristics. It is a proven fact, that the higher the education one gets, the more likely they are to vote! Pardon me, but last time I attended college, professionalism and Ethics were in the course load. Therefore, If we higher educated people are more likely to vote; Why would we expect anything less from our public officials? We expect honesty, compassion, fairness, rational, educated, professional, and ethical people to fill our public positions. Mr. Perrottos email demonstrated none of this to me. Yuri, quietly walked out on the speak. Yuri paid back for the meal. He gave the man a chance to apologize for his bantering. Don't hate on him because he is doing what he feels is needed. I thank Yuri for sharing this email. I also thank Yuri for taking the time to get to know his people in the community. Granted, there is too many to get know everyone, but he tries. He is the only city council person I have ever seen ask the general public what they think about a subject before he goes into vote! I have never seen another member of this council do it! OH YEAH, YURI DOES WORK!!!! He is a media consultant, musician, student, and a sub teacher. For the people banking on him because he was born in Russia, really? Is that all you've got? He's more American than most of you. I don't see you sitting in a council seat trying to better for our community. I don't see most of you trying to stand up for what you believe in to make a difference! Don't hate on the Russian-American because he has more balls than you!

boy, i messed up that post, didn't i? oh well.

StraightTalk - you still think the Governor's union-busting has anything to do with budget? We're not even any more ahead that we were before... in fact, we're worst off, ALREADY. It took Walker two weeks to give enough money back to his cronies in order to turn a projected SURPLUS into a deficit. I can't believe you're still singing that song.

Good for your Yuri! Funny how the Gazette hasn't cited the "Even you can't be that stupid!" quote from Perrotto. Yep. The Gazette is SO fair and balanced. Kind of like FOX News.

Perrotto has been such a blusterous screw up on the council he thought he finally had a chance to push somebody else down lower than he is. Once again he thought wrong.

GlobalTeam: You want to talk about disenfranchised? What about Tim Cullen and the FAILED 14 who walked out and disenfranchised me and a MAJORITY of WI voters who elected Walker? By the way, you are not being harmed by Walker's policies. He is trying to balance the budget and get spending under control so the state can move forward. Sure, some public sector people (including my wife) will need to take cuts, but that's simply the economic reality we face due to many years of overspending.

afghanistanvet... LOL... You said it.
Really, though, Walker's budget makes sense when you consider that the Tea Party sees education as a privilege. His budget marks the systematic dismantling of the public education system. 4 years from now, our tax dollars will be fully funding an inequitable private school system designed to favor the rich.

totellthetruth - Do you think the only people who are passionate about education are teachers? That is the problem with our educational system if the only ones who care are the teachers. (Your redneck background is showing......just sayin'!!!!)

I am not a teacher; I do have close friends who are teachers; I am defintely passionate and on the side of teachers on this one. Walker is really socking it to them, and they don't deserve it!

Personally I completely agree with Councilman Rashkin! There is a very large population of disenfranchised citizens who are only being further harmed by Walker's agendas which have proven to be nothing short of his own political ego and aspirations. Everything else this governor does in public given his obvious and blatant inability to tell the truth is nothing short of a dog and pony show which all of us could do without give the current state of affairs in our state where JOBS are concerned. Jobs which this governor campaigned on after having said absolutely nothing about gutting any of our rights. Considering that Janesville is among the top cities in our state which was hardest hit by job losses I personally find it insulting that ANY councilman would entertain much less demand anyone else to subject themselves to anymore of the snake oil this governor has to sell either in Janesville or any other city in our great state.

Another thought. Its too bad yuri isn't up[ for election now, as he would be off the council with his trail dragging behind in a few days. I don't know if he can be recalled or not. I hope someone would do so, if the law allows.

If yuri wants to prove he is a real man, he should immediately resign, and maybe the union might help him leave town. He is not welcome here any longer. He has left a trail of disgust.

Again I ask, How could anyone even tell that he walked out? The rest of the crowd was on their feet. That's right, a standing ovation. So, our liberal press reports about one yahoo who walks out while 699 others were all cheering. Nice... How about more reports about the enthusiasm IN the room instead of the negative hatred that was OUTSIDE the room?

Thank you, Yuri. I'm still trying to decide on the four I will vote for, but I know it will NOT be Perrotto.

afghanistanvet, you are not a vet, you lie is so obvious your pathetic... So as much as I can tell that you are or are not a vet, you can tell who here is a teacher etc... not a very nice statement. BTW Here is a vet for walker!
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Open question for Mr. Rashkin... How would you like some of your city residents to walk out on you when you are talking at the next counsel meeting. Can we disrespect you in that way. Is that OK. Can we do it because we could?

I would say its the unions and protesters who are tearing this state apart. All you have to do is watch them and listen to their lies, curses and actions. Its pretty hard to cover that up.

Thank you, Yuri. I don't care if I did help pay for your dinner.....you stood up for the hard-working people of Janesville who have been trying to tell the public that Walker is tearing our state apart!

Yuri is pure anti-business by what he did. If you don't understand that, you are beyond help

A couple of you posters say you don't like missing Gov Walker as he came in the back door, It you had nutty teachers threatning to kill you or others with you, would you want to be the target? A lot of the protesters are vile and dangerous individuals. They have showed their true nasty colors.You guys have lost reality.

Tim Cullen better be carefull. Yuri could hurt him by running him over if Tim stopped while Yuri was following him so close.

Mouse said: "Walking out is better than sneaking in and out."
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Perfect. You could not have said it better.

Although i actually support Walker, i am more proud of Yuri for standing up for what he believes in. He DOES support local business, and he is a man of conviction and action. Also these "russian" comments are simply ignorant and cruel. Yuri is more in touch with Janesville (and America), than many native born Janesvillites I have meet. -Ryan

To respond to wiscproudm the teacher who posted earlier....I am so thankful that you said what you did, you are a wise person. I agree fully. I am a hardworking Rn who has never "had" to belong to a union, thankfully! I fully support Gov Walker. Best of everything to you!

Walking out is better than sneaking in and out.

Abe... You are a poet and a patriot.

Yes, newglasses, if only WI made itself more like a 3rd world country with kickbacks, favorable tax rates,uneducated workers willing to take slave wages, and no environmental laws, then the state may be more attractive to the corporations.
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Poor Gov Walker, all he's trying to do is put a 3rd World sexy on WI to lure the corps.

Corporations 'need' that welfare, though, Abe... check out the discussion here:
http://gazettextra.com/weblogs/latest-ne...
I mean, if we don't give them the same deal Texas is giving them, they will all pack up and move to Texas... Better yet, we had better offer them the same deal China is offering otherwise they will all move to China... Nevermind that no one will be able to buy what they are manufacturing when we are all working below the poverty line. 916 helped me to see that isn't about economics or fiscal conservatism at all... It's just about power... and 95% of America is losing.

goodone, in all your infinite wisdom and perfection - you should run for city council.

Hey punk, All things must pass. Mercy Hospital might not be here someday and neither will the Gazette, same for you and me. But you're more than welcome to bring in a non-union run business that will inject a $100 million global dollars into Janesville and prop up dozens of more businesses. If you can do it for 1 year - it would be a miracle.

To youkillme: Where'd they go? Did they leave all the businesses that depend on them behind? How are those businesses doing? And as an answer your comment maybe long ago but not now---I want every dime Gov. Doyle gave to them for a promise they would stay put back into this community--right now! Janesville is hurting because we has always bowed to the cry baby unions. Where are they now? GM deserved what it got due to union tactics. All we can due is cut our losses and LEARN from our past mistakes.

This Raskin fellow gets mired in the mud all the time.affairs, incidents,etc. Doesn't this show you he is so out of touch, he don't know where to fit in. He is like a lost soul, like a fish out of water. He insults Forward Janesville, insults all the other business owners, insults the Govenor, insults fellow council members, insults the Office of Wisconsin Govenor, and wants to bully everyone. He supports unions boycotting and threatning businesses. How is that good for jobs and business in Janesville. He is a true hiporit of the highest order. Both he and Cullen win the hippocrit of the year award.Threatening business to put up union signs or else is a ,violating of Wisconin Statutes. I hope the Union leader who wrote that letter is prosecuted, as its a felony offense.

Thanks for your support YURI... WE LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.

The GM Plant and its union labor has injected more money into Janesville and Rock County over the past 90 years than any other business will likely bring in over the next 500 years.

we need doc or jodymac to put on their tri-cornered hats and give fake outrage lessons to the tea party hacks.

I would like know how else was someone supposed to listen to those in agreement with Mr. Rashkin and countless others within the community and state? I'm not in a position for anyone within the local, state, or federal government to take pause and listen to my voice, my opinion, nor do I believe any care enough to do so to begin with anyway. I guess this means I don't count, along with the others of same mind, and we should just lube up and take it like the poor down trodden white man.

For all the union supporters: Just how is the GM plant doing? Are they reopening? Have they created any new jobs lately?

Bye Bye Yuri! You'll be voted out next time, then you won't have to stay for anything....

"$100 million dollar TIF deal for yet another homogenized retail strip mall"

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/1...

The below link wasn't working. Try this one.

Corporate Welfare.

Way to show professionalism Yuri; walk outs, adultry, scandal, just another union "hero" for Janesville!

Should members of the Janesville City Council be allowed to express partisan ideologies?

Regardless whether they should or not is one thing, but being disrespectful to the office of the Governor is another. This was just a pathetic attempt at attention. Yuri obviously finds it difficult to be noticed in any other way.

I'm glad the Gazette published this article, but if it weren't for the article, no one would have noticed such a "little person" leaving the room.

good job Yuri, who want's to listen to that putz tell the same old lies.

3 cheers to yuri,he stood up to the status quo,walker is nothing but a richmans yesman,enemy to the people of my state,traitor to every elder person,who fought for this country,may little scotty should count his blessings that he is not speaking german,traitor

What does not walking out accomplish?

"$100 million dollar TIF deal for yet another homogenized retail strip mall"
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That's what we need... another strip mall. Add 50 or so more minimum wage jobs to Walker's tally. I can't wait to land one of those jobs... especially when my property taxes will be underwriting the loan for the development. Woot. Wait a minute... I guess we would still need to find tenants for the strip mall... there goes that idea. Let's fund the TIF anyways... LOL

Frank is a thug and nothing less. He is a bully that is so much smarter than rest of pee-ons. Yuri just left to show his dimay with Walker. Walker crys about being broke. We are morally broke not to care about those who need help. Yes the system needs to be tighten up. But how can you send back rails fund for a project that you do not like only in a month to ask for rail funds for you project. Wake up scooter you are wrong.

Walking out from the legislature was equivalent to a filibuster. It gave the public pause to debate and discuss. Something Walker and the Fitz Bros. adamantly oppose. Rashkin walking out of Walker's dinner speech was his right and he was able to engage with another segment of Janesville's population.

As Wisconsinite Chris Farley would say "um remember..'member when that Yuri Rashkin guy walked out before the Walker speech?...yeah that was Awesome."
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Compare this to idols of the Tea Party Whiners -like the republican yelling out You Lie at Obama during speech before congress. Lets not forget Dick Cheney and his foul mouth.
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Rashkin showed incredible restraint and class in expressing his disapproval of Walkers agenda.

What does walking out accomplish?

Walker said the state is broke, there is nothing to negotiate, no compromise, no debate, no discussion. What does that mean to his supporters? It means if you follow in his footsteps and do the same, you're shutting out negotiations, compromise, discussion and debate. Talk about hypocrites.

By and large people detest a viewpoint different than their own. That's why I like putting them out there.

Just goes to show you how some people insist on shutting their minds to debate,by walking out on such important issues.I have lost confidence in Mr.Rashkin.

Its easier to move a business with 100 employees out of Janesville and Wisconsin than it is to sell 100 homes. JMO.

All I do fear is toss out opposing views. Food for thought if you will.

If anyone believes that Uncle smoothie and Okie fed arent Repubs as they claim, I would ask you to look back at their other posts. I would say that if you both are independant you certainly aspouse conservative views, repetatively!

Thank you zoom I was unaware of that fact.

unclesmoothie wrote: "I would be outraged to know that my union dues were going to support a candidate that I didn't support."

If you were a union member, you would know that in Wisconsin, union members can choose to keep the portion of their union dues that gets allocated for political fundraising. Many do.

STAY CLASSY JANESVILLE

Yuri killing me Smalls!

And for the record I AM NOT A REPUBLICAN!!!

What's the difference between the governor and the democrats who fled the state? Did the GOP flee Washington when they shoved Obamacare down our throats? No they didn't. they stood and fought like they're supposed to even though they knew they had no chance of winning. What the Wisconsin dems did was the most cowardly display of representation I have ever seen. It appeared to me as a case of "if we don't play by my rules I will take my football and go" syndrome.

Totellthetruth, What does what the democrats have to say about whether the state is broke or not matter when we have a governor who won't discuss or negotiate. Walker says we are broke - end of story.

Scandal? Politicians? Please tell me this is some sort of mistake!!! How can I believe in a system rotten with corruption and scandal?

Isn't Yuri the same individual who was mixed up with the Sheridan scandal within the not so distant past?

written by djs4464
Mar 31, 2011 at 6:31 p.m. Yuri loves socialism handouts,
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Speaking of Socialism-Are some members of Forward Janesville trying to get on Walker's socialist gravy train like these guys did?
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/1......
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$100 million dollar TIF deal for yet another homogenized retail strip mall. Does any business developer build ANYTHING anymore without sticking up the taxpayers first?
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For all you Tea Party whiners-please explain how this is capitalism. In the more traditional view of capitalism, shouldn't a development come about via identifiying a need or a demand instead of a handout from the taxapayers? Seems to me, if a development needs $100 million kickstart, then its questionable whether it is needed at all.
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Beside the hold-up on taxpayers, it hurts existing business owners that financed their own development-and this includes some of the good people of Forward Janesville.
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Do you get your own tax kickback when you do a home improvement, an addition or deck on your house? That creates jobs/helps the economy, does it not?
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Tea Party believes in socialism for the rich, capitalism for the have-nots.

youkillme, so explain why the dems said the state wasn't broke and now they are saying it is... Please

And please post a link to where you got your info that all republican NEA members are the spouses of "well to do people".

So lemme get this straight... you are all for being force to join a union in your chosen profession even if you oppose it? I thought the democrats were all about freedom of choice? How about we outlaw abortions too?

If wiscproud doesn't want to be in the union, that person should organize a de-certification of the union, or work somewhere else. That's the freedom of choice. I'm pretty certain that the only Republican NEA members are spouses of well-to-do people.

Gandalf, you're missing the point of my post. I am not saying the GOP is right. I am only pointing out that teachers are FORCED to join the union. They have NO choice. They also have no say as to where the union makes it's political contributions. Take a minute and scroll down to wiscprouds post. If you are trying to convince me that there isn't one single republican in the NEA you'll have to do better than that.

totellthetruth, Walker already said he has nothing to discuss or negotiate - the state is broke.

unclesmootie, your post is laughable! Why would the NEA or its affiliates give a dime to the Republicans when the Republicans are trying to end all collective bargaining rights for teachers and other public union employees? The Republicans' ultimate goal is to do away with collective bargaining rights for all workers, public and private, thereby lowering labor costs for the Republican benefactors. The Republicans used to be able to hide their true goals behind smoke-screen social issues (burn the flag amendment, anti-gay stuff, anti-abortion, etc), but now their economic goals are fully exposed for all to see. At last there is a critical mass of the citizenry who have become aware of the true Republican agenda and how the Republican politicians are in the back-pockets of wealthy interests rather than representing their constituents.

so. Now to be good at the political game you have to walk out like a chicken instead of discussing things like a rational adult. Childish shame shame on you.

oops Yuri I mean.

jodymac- HOW does Yuki being from Russia area have anything to do with this??
He is a US CITIZAN now so what is your point???

This is not directed at one side of this debate or another....it's for both. At the local political level it's inappropriate for anyone to be both Activist and Politician at the same time. It violates the principles of both Conflict of Interest and Fiduciary Responsibility. "The fiduciary has a duty not to be in a situation where personal interests and fiduciary duty conflict" "In a Fiduciary relationship, good conscience requires one to act at all times for the sole benefit and interests of another, with loyalty to those interests." In this instance it's the duty of the elected to act fairly, evenly, and impartially on behalf of the citizen electorate. Leave the partisanship to the fools we all laugh at in Washington. Through our actions and civility let's be proud and dignified always remembering the Office is bigger than the man.

First, the Democratic senators leave the state to stop the vote on a bill they don't like. Now, Rashkin walks out on the governor's speech just because he doesn't agree with him. Sounds like deja vu. I don't appreciate my tax dollars going to pay for a dinner, my councilman won't even sit through like a man. I know who I will be voting for next Tuesday, Frank Perroto.

'Yuri, thanks for showing some guts. Tell F.P. to quit acting like a F.P.'

brilliant:)

In 2010 $41,333 was given to politicians election funds from NEA affiliates. Anyone care to guess how much of that money was given to republicans? A grand total of $0. It all went to democrats. I find it hard to belive that not one single member of those affiliates is a republican. I would be outraged to know that my union dues were going to support a candidate that I didn't support.

Yuri needs to GROW A BRAIN.

Way to go Yuri. Respect has to be earned and Walker hasn't done that. 1/3/12

Is Yuri they same council member who had an affair a few years back? Just wondering because if he is that would explain the lack of respect for others.

Wiscproud, I really enjoyed your post. Being forced to join a union is wrong. And having your dues go to fund a political party, ANY PARTY, is disgusting. What happened to freedom of choice in this country?

I'm still trying to understand how one's opinion of the Governor is automatically "partisan". The actions of the Walker administration have already affected Janesville in numerous ways, making our stripped-to-the-bone budget even more challenging and upending our relationships with our public employees. There are many public employees who voted for Walker who are angry with what this legislation will do to them. Opposing the legislation, then, is not something that puts one in either the Republican or Democratic parties. I think the people claiming this was a partisan act are revealing their own prejudices.
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It is partisan to support a candidate (in a partisan election). It is not, however, partisan to oppose an act of legislation. Otherwise anyone in the majority party who doesn't support a bill would have to change parties.

grandys618...... get the Koch's to pay for it, or you take care of it.
Start to give a little of your money back to the government like a nice Republican.

Just would like to point out that Mr Perrotto voted in favor of the new 3 million dollar Ice Arena project. I thought all of you fiscal conservatives believed we are broke? I wont vote for ANY of these people that voted for that project while our schools face a 13 million dollar hole. BTW the hole was supposed to be 8 million until your wonderful Governator decided that there were 5 million dollars in cuts he could take and hand to road construction companies that supported him.
If any of you want to look to a group of folks to blame for the problems in Wisconsin, hows about this group of wealthy private sector CRIMINALS that the gov refuses to pursue and actually recieved contributions from some of them! Appalling! Follow the link!http://www.revenue.wi.gov/delqlist/Topten.htm
A list from the Wisconsin department of revenue of the top 100 tax cheats! There are hundreds more totalling over a billion dollars! There are 85 million just on the list of the top 100! Many are LLC's and smallbusinesses and wealthy individuals. How many do you think are union thugs?

" He is responsible for a lot of local home owners who have gone into forclosure by financing people who could not qualify for a mortgage or afford the homes they purchased. "


NO NO - the bank is. unless Yuki is a bank it isn't his fault. The homeowner is just as fault for getting s a loan they cannot afford. I too was told an amont for approval and it WAS WAY more than I wanted to afford. I afforded what I KNEW I could afford. NOT what the bank told me I could afford.

Amen to Councilman Perrotto!! Councilman Rashkin needs to understand that he represents ALL Janesville residents not just the ones he supports. Everyone is entitled to their opinions but, when your an elected non-partisan official you need to keep your opinions under wraps and understand your working with all political parties.

There are MANY people on the Council for a reason: To represent ALL of Janesville's residents. EACH person on the council will NOT represent YOU specifically.. they will represent someone ELSE in the community. That's kind of the whole point. If EVERYONE on the council represented YOU in particular, then the Council would not represent Janesville as a whole, now would it? If EVERY council member thought just the same as YOU, we would have a very one sided Council.. and this is NOT a one sided town. Relax, people... Rashkin has opened the door for people in the city to have the ability to act like humans with a thought process, instead of pretending to be prim and proper with a smile on their face, often flat out lying to constituents to get votes... or doing what they think will make them popular. What he did was an honest, heartfelt reaction, and somewhat risky to his reputation - but ultimately, there is NO harm to anyone! We don't want honesty in our representatives?

jodymac: Yuri paid the money back for the ticket.

I commend Yuri for standing up for what he believes and what the majority of Wisconsinites believe: That Scott Walker is using fear, hate, and general voter ignorance in a self-serving power grab. Unions get democrats elected. Unions promote living wages. Unions balance out power between the "haves" & "have-nots." This is threatening to Walker and the senate republicans' agenda, and to those on the top of the financial food chain who have to concede some of their power to the unions. Yuri, you stood up for the working class. You stood up for the people of Janesville. you have earned my vote next election cycle, and I will vote against Perrotto, as it sounds like Yuri's priorities are well aligned with the best interests of the people of my community.

Perrotto,
You're...

Yuri,
You're the Man!

Union Grunts? That's getting a little personal. So let me get personal. I am a protective servant union member. I find most of you negative bloggers repulsive. You selfish cowards don't hesitate to dial 9-1-1 when you have an emergency. Who shows up? Union Grunts. You don't hesitate to send your kids to public school for a first class education. Who teaches them? Union Grunts. Give me a break. Nobody ever attacked public servant unions when the economy was good. It's only when the economy is crap that private sector morons attack stable public sector jobs. People always choose to attack something they don't have. We need to quit taking sides and try supporting each other public and private. The governor is guilty for polarizing this state and he should be recalled.

I know who has my vote April 5th, 2011. Perrotto!

I know who DOES NOT have my vote when he is up for reelection! Rashkin!

Janesville Union Grunts - Which city, Janesville or Beloit, has had the most economic growth recently. Union Grunts, keep it up and Janesville won't get any new jobs. Beloit is already getting some new Jobs.

I am a public school teacher. Because I want to teach in a public school I am forced to belong to the union. There is no choice in the matter. I applaud what Scott Walker is trying to do. If his bill passes I will, for the first time in two decades, be able to opt out of the union and stop lining their pockets with my money. I wish people would stop saying they are "fighting for my rights" when I haven't had the right to not belong to the union for 20 years. Where has the concern been over the stripping of my rights?

Councilman Truman said he would not attend the dinner as his way of protesting.

Woody: And I bet you said the same thing when Doyle was the speaker at Forward Janesville. Oh that's right, it only goes one way--your way!

Scott walker visits Foward Janesville and it's not about politics? Grow up! It is all about politics. Maybe Rashkin just lost his appetite being with that crowd. Some other people will do ANYTHING for a plate of food though.

I don't think the tax payers should be paying for ANY of the $55 banquet tickets. Frank and Bill should pay up too. Many people have been unemployed for a long time and can't afford a banquet, much less a dinner.

"lost MANY MANY votes" - LOL... how many times do YOU vote? I guess we do need election reform. Good job, Councilman Rashkin.

I have found that the only people in this whole dispute that act like children are the union whiners. Look at Janesville and where the Union got you and I can't believe you still back these people.

Real leadership as demonstrated by Rashkin is taking the time to listen to ALL constituents, explaining rationale, and acting accordingly in concert with their mutual concerns. Smug behavior dictating from a position of power with juvenile outbursts and favoring select interest groups (yes, Perrotto himself, has previously exemplified very partisan behavior!) and expecting the constituent base to quietly trail along in blind approval is nothing more than autocratic. Bye bye, Frank.

Yes, of course the city council should remain a conclave of EUNUCHS. After all, why change course course now after so many years of consistently clowning around!

This entire city--and the Council of Fools along with Backward Janesville specifically--should have had more brains than to invite that expensive and wasteful fiasco and thereby provide yet another grandstanding venue for Wisconsin's own egomaniac opportunist and Emperor-in-Waiting, Scott-Doggy-Dog Walker.

KUDOS TO YURI RASHKIN FOR NOT BEING A SHEEP and for looking at both sides--THAT, you simian simpletons, IS being bi-partisan!

Thank you Yuri! You stood up for what you believe, and I respect that.

Well I have to hand it to him. I did not know who he was before this. I disagreed with the 14 Senators but I understand it was to stop a vote. This was just rude. Nobody on the republican side walked out on Doyle's speech when he was here. Isn't time to act like grown-ups?

He should've kept going til he got to Rockford

Perrotto and Truman - You have Lost MY VOTE! You are both so wrong and should NOT be representing our city. Just because you stayed for the speech makes you correct - wrong! I will vote for Yuri Rashkin for doing what he felt was correct and that is walking out on a man that is acting like a dictator and not a governor. Walker is like a sneaky fox and knew if he would have told the public what his real plans were if elected he would have NEVER have been elected in a million years. Wake up people and research the real reason he left Marquette University. Read the real reason why the school newspaper said he would be "unfit" to be elected due to his mudslinging activity. Walker continues to mislead people even today and we need to thank Mr. Rashkin for standing up and supporting those that know Walker is NOT a good leader.

I love it. Here in Frankwalkerstan, we have the tea bagger, right wing control freaks that want to dictate how you think and act. Put a cork in Frank, you big windbag.

Such typical behavior from a Wisconsin democrat--act rudely or run away if they are unhappy instead of staying to act like a man with class. What children! Sounds like he wanted attention.

Oreally, please educate yourself on how the utility industry regulations drive investments.

Did Yuri drive to Illinois when he left? This seems to be the tendancy. So Democrats are so threatened by the truth that they essentially cover their ears. The union invoked hysteria continues by those union owned.

"When Perrotto did not apologize, Rashkin posted Perrotto's email at yurirashkin.blogspot.com. Rashkin also noted that Perrotto is up for re-election April 5."

Thanks for the tip, I'll be sure to vote for Perrotto.

I believe the man had every right to walk out, as long as he paid the tab. i'm glad he did. I now know where he stands and will cast my vote elsewhere. Wisconsin will be recalling walker.... 20 years from now as the first governor with enough intestinal fortitude to bail the state out of debt.

I think this type of behavior is childish. Why are the taxpayers paying for council members to attend an event such as this? If they want to go pay it out of your own pocket NOT ours! As a taxpayer and voter, THANK YOU YURI for walkin out on Walker who has proven he lacks leadership skills, critical thinking skills, moral and ethical standards, and well has a strong distaste for education.

Yuri
Had the right to leave. He did not make a show he just left. So leave it at that. Walker has shown more disrespect in the opening of this fight and the right thinks he is GOD. Really. Yuri you might have shown the rest of us what being an AMERICAN is really about. Thank you.

Way to go, Yuri. You are not a puppet like the others. If I was unfortunate enough to live in town, I would vote for you.

One less vote for Yuri, and he lived up the road from me. And I thought he was nice?!

YURI YOU ROCK and I am PROUD OF YOU, You got my vote.....

HOW DARE HE exercise his RIGHTS .....sarcasm intended.. How Dare Perroto and Truman attack him with their right wing Threats and to fear the GOP will look down on the City council for this great action by Yuri tells me that some on the council members are AFRAID to stand up to the GOP and support the people that put them in office. I thought Truman was leaving why is he worried and why is he still here? have they even read the parts in Walkers bill that will cut deeply into municipalities state aide all thru Wisconsin INCLUDING JANESVILLE.

According to a previous article the DINNER was for forward Janesville and Yuri was there for that and if he chooses not to stay for the speaker that is his CHOICE Truman get over yourself. Also who cares what the republicans think WE ARE NOT THEIR PUPPETS AND WE HAVE CHOICES.Council members still have to work with the state, and having Republicans see council members demonstrate against them might not bode well for Janesville, Truman said. What the GOP is doing does not *bode well with us* The statement from other council members saying this was wrong, what side of the politcal ticket are they on? and why would they worry about Walker and his GOP they DO NOT CARE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY AND WHEN THIS CITY SEES THE CUTS ON HIS AGENDA THEN MAYBE THEY WILL SEE WHY Yuri did what he had a choice to do....President John Beckord said Forward Janesville booked Walker for the event shortly after his election in November.IMO that was before his attack... DID THEY TAKE A POLL of those at the dinner to see who was there for Walker verses Who was there for Forward Janesville????????????this was from an earlier article/// http://www.gazettextra.com/news/2011/mar... yuri IMO was there for the City and chose not to hear someone HE Don't agree with and that is HIS RIGHT Remember the Walker law is not a law yet so WE STILL HAVE RIGHTS.........

Way to go! but i wont have paid for the ticket

I wish someone would post a list of businesses that have come out in support of the Unions positions.

Mr Rashkin, a profile in courage in this hate-filled society where teachers are demonized and the interest of the wealthy are put before public education. Class.

"police officers and police lines are PUBLIC dollars." - Funded by Forward Janesville, not tax payers... They knew they were inviting controversy... They got ripped considering all they got was that mindless campaign speech Walker has given a thousand times. At least he mentioned the plant... He didn't have any ideas about it, though... LOL
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Thanks again Councilman Rashkin... I hope to get you some support in the way of like-minded colleagues on April 5.

Is there any way I can give a standing ovation on here for the posts from doc0430 and djs4464, because I'd really like to do that right about now. Yuri is nothing more than a publicity hound, always sticking his thumb in the air to see which way the political winds are blowing. I have never seen a politician at our local level who attempts to walk on both sides of the street like he does, until he finds where the majority's opinions lie. Always polling the masses and looking for an opportunity to appear to be a "man of the people," that's Yuri. As ifiruledtheworld said, "beware of charming con men."

WCLO has a great commercial which includes some previously recorded commentary from a caller referred to as Scottish John. One day he'd called in questioning, "Why is it that every time there is some political turmoil, Jesse Jackson's face pops up?" I'm not sure political turmoil was the exact term used, but you get the idea. Janesville has its own Jesse Jackson. His name is Yuri Rashkin.

I find this quite humorous as Perotto is calling out Yuri when Perotto himself said at the City Council meeting after Walker announced the budget repair bill that "Walker is doing a good thing. I agree with everything he is doing". How is that NOT partisan politics?

Secondly, I am NOT voting for Frank when he says that he agrees with "everything Walker is doing" and the Republicans are cutting Janesville's revenue from the state by over 2 million and Beloit is only losing 400 k.....

Smart move Frank!

Hope you call him out some more Yuri

Someone draws their own psychological line and claims the other person crossed it. The person that drew the line is the one using this for their own partisan politics.

Thank you, Mr. Rashkin! I appreciate that you took a stand, and I respect you all the more for it.

44% of Janesville voters chose Walker in the election. Even fewer would choose him now. It seems Yuri was representing Janesville, just as Truman did by staying home.

This only became a story because of Perrotto's ridiculous overreaction to Yuri's exit at the event, and his choice to vent his frustration in an email. If this is how he deals with a fellow council member, how does he deal with the public?

Wow - both sides need to put on their big boy pants and start playing nice.

The more I read these blog responses, the more I am convinced to vote against any incumbent, even if I don't like my alternatives. The idea of doing away with costly special projects though has real appeal.

StraighTalk, I take by your comment that business members of Forward Janesville wholeheartedly endorse Walker and the Budget Repair Bill?

How could anyone even tell that he walked out? The rest of the crowd was on their feet. That's right, a standing ovation for the best governor we've seen in many, many years! So, our liberal press reports about one yahoo who walks out while 699 others were all cheering. Nice... How about more reports about the enthusiasm IN the room instead of the negative hatred that was OUTSIDE the room?

jodymac, Joe Knilans was unemployed and did not own a home in the district he was elected in to serve. Ask a Knilans supporter why they voted for him. You'll get your answer.

http://www.channel3000.com/politics/2739...

Madeinusa This is Bill truman I am not Hiding my real name. would love to meet you I'll even buy the 1st beer

"I should ask the Gazette to look at this content........ It's about time they looked at this type of dribble. The thing is it is probably best left on here, to show the imature level of the blogger.'

I know mousie, it is hard to accept the truth. The truth shall set you free...

Holiday Inn May be private property, buut police officers and police lines are PUBLIC dollars. Again the courage of this governor is amazing!
There is so much partisan hackery, it is easy to sit on your stool and rail a guy for excersising his first amendment rights. I emailed Mr Perrotto told him I dont agree with him politically, but I would support his right to leave a meeting with a gov that he disagreed with(Doyle). This is a simple reresentation of his freedom of speech, what is it with all of the BS , if you all want to piss and moan so much just go and vote for or against next tuesday!
I just hope this show of immaturity by Mr Perrotto and in some ways Mr Rashkin(for publicizing the email) doesnt cost someone a position.

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"Rashkin said he believes
he represented all residents
in the community by his actions."
Wrong. He represented thugs, goons, communists, whiners, union cartels, union money laundering, and laziness.
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I should ask the Gazette to look at this content........ It's about time they looked at this type of dribble. The thing is it is probably best left on here, to show the imature level of the blogger.

have not lost my house, sorry get your facts right no foreclosure here as for the truck it not new its a 2008 thanks but you got it wrong

The bubble of protection provided for Walker by the Forward Janesville Tea Party leaves no other choice to voters. We must burst the bubble....vote out Perrotto and Sodemannn. Send Walker a message.

What a Joke that he would walk out. sometimes politics need to be left at the door.

Stop being a jealous lout. If you think unions bring better pay and benefits - who's against that? Oh, you are vato loco. Instead you should be promoting unions not tearing them dowm.

"I'd hate to see what you think of the unemployed."

Good question. Actually,I'd hate to think what the unemployed think of all the public sector unions who have jobs and good benefits but are hating life because they have to pay more. Hmmmm.

Vota loco, if anything you've got pretty low regard for social workers, school teachers, state health care workers, public employees, laborers and the employed in general. I'd hate to see what you think of the unemployed.

"Rashkin said he believes

he represented all residents

in the community by his actions."

Wrong. He represented thugs, goons, communists, whiners, union cartels, union money laundering, and laziness.

Perrotto, Brunner and Voskuil ran away from the protesters - a segment of Janesville's community. They are the cowards.

kiva or diva,

Cowards run.

"Okay, Walker is stripping rights from Wisconsinites--"

Limiting collective bargaining rights from public sector unions not from all Wisconsinites.

Yuri is a good man and a valued friend. While I do not always agree with his political views, any one that attacks him attacks me.
Yes, my name is Bob Webster from Marsh Creek Outdoors. I will not stand behind a user name and be faceless!

Yuri, thanks for showing some guts. Tell F.P. to quit acting like a F.P.

Concrete on Walkers speech? I know someone who attended... not posting their name for the vultures on this board, however. There are some reports, however, of the same old Walker rhetoric...
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/...
http://www.channel3000.com/politics/2736...
http://www.nbc15.com/news/headlines/Cont...
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As far as libertarian vs. authoritarian conservatism... this 11 minute msnbc segment sums up months of my raving posts.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/

Does anyone else have a problem with the rational for not expressing your disapproval of govermental action is that they will retaliate against you? Something like, don't cross the SS or they will come after you.

Scott Wanker is an idiot.

jodymac said, "Do we have a large group of communist Russian living Janesville that would vote for a person that was not born here."
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jodymac, if you are a home-grown girl with such intimate knowledge of Janesville why are you asking a question about Janesville? But, as long as I have such an expert available, let me ask some other questions.
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Do you know what year Russia transitioned away from communism?
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Is there a law against someone not "born here" running for the city council?
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Do you have issues with American citizens of Russian heritage? If so, what about those of British, French, German, Italian heritage?

How is this any different than Truman running for a partisan election while sitting on the council? He showed his colors, why can't Rashkin?

newglasses - can you back that up with something concrete to show me?

Precisely, Oreally, for that and so much more. The tea party sells libertarian conservatism and delivers authoritarian conservatism. Then they pat themselves on the back for getting away with it.

fearandrhetoric4dummies

Why all the anger? People have a right to make comments, and I did not say anything disrespectful to you or Rashkin. Get a grip.

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"patting himself on the back"

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For what? For nixing the rail line between Milwaukee and Madison? For scaring away two wind farm operations? For throwing the state into an uproar?

Kay... remember that Walker supporters are now outnumbered 6:4 according to the polls. This may have been a political maneuver by Councilman Rashkin.
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I know someone who stayed for the speech. This person was, first of all, surprised by the very partisan feel of the speech given by the chair for Forward Janesville... "very unprofessional mockery of the demonstrators". So much for my previous endorsement of the non-partisan organization. As for Walker... "the speech had been heard before". Just more sound bites and patting himself on the back.
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Why should sitting through that speech carry any weight on the future of Janesville? What can Walker do for Janesville? The State is broke, remember? All he has to offer is more revenue reduction and feel-good-about-himself rhetoric. I wouldn't have stayed past the local speakers either.

Maybe our Superintendent of schools should have listened closer since her business is the one most affected by the slashing of Walker's budget. She was there with school board members. Anyone know who picked up that tab?

Yuri Rashkin will never work in this town again!

Rashkin was wrong to walk out. he showed disrespect for the City Council, Forward Janesville, and Gov. Walker. he certainly does not represent me when he walks out like a petulant child!

Yuri loves socialism handouts, of course he opposes fiscal sanity. He is responsible for a lot of local home owners who have gone into forclosure by financing people who could not qualify for a mortgage or afford the homes they purchased. He is a victim of the easy money himself, with a forclosure and bad credit. Why is someone like this making financial decisions for our city? He is part of the problem, votes for every spending measure that comes up.

Voskuil, Perrotto and Brunner were wrong to stay and listen to Walker's speech. They did not represent the views of the at-large city of Janesville.

hey fearand....yes, it's civil to secure the Holiday Inn - it's private property and the owner's can do what they want.

Okay, Walker is stripping rights from Wisconsinites--so that he can improve the business climate. Right? (We'll let the logic of that premise slide for the time being.) Wrong! Walker threw away an opportunity to build a rail line between Madison and Milwaukee, and thanks to his political klutziness, two wind farm concerns are no longer interested in siting their operations in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin: open for business? Well then, show us the jobs, Scotty!

As I look at the numerous posts, it's obvious that those who oppose Walker think he was right and those that support Walker think he's wrong!

What this *&^$$&&* did is not any different than a teacher using a taxpayer funded school building to promote union cartels and their communist thuggery. Leave it at home.

Only liberals run when they do not get their way. Did Congressman Ryan walkout win protest of Obamacare? We got some serous losers on our hands.

Rashkin was wrong to walk out.

Kudos to Rashkin!
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"Council members still have to work with the state, and having Republicans see council members demonstrate against them might not bode well for Janesville, Truman said.

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Evidently Walker has thoroughly intimidated Truman already. Enabling Walker's extreme arrogance and his clear belief that he is above the law does nothing to help Janesville.

My family is extremely impressed with Yuri and his action. I did not know that nurses were evicted from the Holiday Inn. Who did that? I applaud you nurses for your strength. Where do you work? Thank you Fear for your information.

"Hard to hear what Walker has to say out there on the curb."
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The news reports are that he gave a speech very similar to the one he always gives. "Wisconsin is open for business." "We are giving you the tools you need." Honestly, does a politician ever say anything new? The devil is in the details of the legislation, folks. Politicians never talke specifics or offer anything new and insightful... typical political jargon. Standing out on the curb was probably the best place to feel the pulse of the electorate.

We know Rashkin attempted to represent at least two groups of Janesville voters. Business and the protesters. But who did Voskuil, Brunner and Perrotto represent?

Rashkin is not speaking for everyone in Janesville and I should hope that more would step forward and speak up. I am so tired of being slammed and of all the hatred that us non union people have gotten from union people. Wake up people it is tearing this community apart bit by bit, together we flourish, divided we fall, and that is exactly what is happening in Janesville as we speak!! We as a whole need to find peace somewhere and stop the blaming and finger pointing and get on with saving WI! Rashkin should not have walked out, he is suppose to be for all fronts and open to all sides and to help all in Janesville, not just the selected union people that he choose to walk in support of. It is shameful and disrespectful to Forward Janesville and to all of us it did not represent!!

Councilman Rashkin, your civic fortitude and civil disobedience is a model for all. Thank you for representing all of Janesville that night. Judging by the split on these forums, it could not have been easy.

Hard to hear what Walker has to say out there on the curb.

egalindo Mar 31, 2011 at 5:15 p.m., Walker was here in his role of Governor to support the business climate in Janesville. He was not here to represent his 'side' in the current budget debate. There IS a difference.
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On Dan Conry's show Yuri said that he left because he was tired of being there. His reasoning for joining the protesters outside seemed to be, 'while I'm here and support there position maybe I should join in.'
The plus side as I see it is that Yuri's actions add to the democrats demise as they scare away independant voters with their current 'in your face' activities.

Why did some get a ticket and others didn't?

Leaving is also civil. Is it civil to throw nurses out of the holiday inn that had rooms? Because they had signs in the lobby? Is securing the perimeter of the hotel civil? Is sneaking in the hotel parking lot through the back entrance , while driving through a residential neighbor hood civil? The fact is that this guy is afraid of the public and civility is not high on Scott Walker's list, so I would be careful who you call civil! Plus, Mr Rashkin didn't make a scene when he left, he just left quietly, came out and talked with us! He didnt have a sign , or wasnt shouting at leaving vehicles. So whats your major malfunction WISLADY?

"...he represented all residents in the community by his actions. First, he showed strong support to the business community[...]. Then, he left to go outside and show strong support for the protesters there."

He also paid the city back for the $55 banquet ticket.

I fail to see anything wrong with Rashkin's actions Tuesday night.

However, I do NOT agree with how Perrotto expressed his anger.

I believe he can say if demo or repub but to protest seems a bit much if you are on the board.

Didn't know he was a cry baby too. Why would you get a ticket then leave?

So it's ok for you, Wislady, to profess your opinions, but not for someone else. Double standard much?
Go Yuri!

He acted like a petulant child. If he felt that he did not want to listen to Walker, he should have stayed outside. By listening to what Walker had to say, it would have shown that Rashkin was interested in ideas for bringing jobs to town.
Sitting there and listening, as Mr Cullen did, does not mean you support Mr. Walker, it is called civility.

I met Mr Rashkin at the protest and thanked him personally. He has every right to do what he did. I also sent an email to Mr Perrotto explaining my displeasure with his inability to recognize Mr Rashkins right to free speech.Mr Perrotto did reply to me and sent me a very carefully worded email expressing his disagreement with my position, but to me he was respectful. Mr Perrotto or any other City council member should be attending this dinner on the public dollar. They certainly should be able to express their political leanings as they are from America!

These people are acting like they should be impartial judges! They work for the city council, not the supreme court! I also believe their positions on ideological matters shapes their votes on key issues facing the city. Such as the Ice arena. I asked Mr Perrotto how he voted on the ice rink funding and he was in favor. That was actually a huge SHOCK! I can see Mr Perrotto is a conservative and that is fine, but I thought that meant they weren't for frivelous spending? I certainly don't think that in a time of such overblown financial trouble, the city of Janesville should be approving millions for an ice arena(1.9 million) to start, could reach 3 million. When the JSD is talking about a 13 million dollar defecit. Interesting to say but this is why Bill Sodemann should be a city councilman instead of a school board member.
I am also curious how walking out on a speech that was almost the exact same one he has been repeating will hurt Janesville long term? maybe some of you should really put this into context. You never know though the way Scott Walker works, he certainly punishes those who oppose him and rewards those who support him, so maybe Yuri might want to be careful! I have a great deal of respect for Mr Rashkin and his decision to stand by the educators and others in this community that this man has an agenda against. I would also like to point out that both Rock county and Janesville turned out for Barrett , not Walker so on a NUMBERS basis, Mr Rashkin was standing up for the majority in Rock county. And the OVERWHELMING majority Tuesday night.
Also , conservatives might want to remember who voted to spend 2-3 million dollars on an ICE ARENA in this time of great financial turmoil.

Go Yuri! Start the "New" Bolshevik revolution right here in Janesville!

I said it once and I'll say it again...beware of charming con men.

It is nice to know by peoples actions whom I am going to vote for.

wislady, Rashkin explained himself perfectly well. He was there to support local businesses, right up until Walker began to speak.

Read the entire email from Perrotto here. If you thought Yuri was unprofessional, just read what Perrotto wrote:
"a disgrace to this council"
"despicable behavior"
"Not even you would be that stupid!"

http://yurirashkin.blogspot.com/2011/03/...

Bravo Mr. Rashkin- you have made Janesville and many others proud of you---finally someone stood up and took a stand against Nazi Walker and his self serving ideas. And no I am not Russian- I am Norwegian and I used to be proud of Wisconsin for standing behind their unions -now they stand behind people who will not cut their own salaries or benefits -just the ones that REALLY work for them.

Many times the people of Janesville have complained that the city council doesn't listen to them, well this time Councilman Rashkin listened and he represented me and my family by walking out of that dinner and joining the protesters. Councilman Perrotto has not represented me and my family by sitting and listening to Walker speak, how does that show our anger? I thank Councilman Truman for turning down the dinner in protest, and I thank Councilman Rashkin for walking out and representing my family.

Both individuals who the city paid to go to this event should pay the money back. Forward Janesville back Walker and his oppressive ideology. I'm glad that Mr Rashkin walked out on the soon to be recalled Governor. There is no reason for any of the council members to be there especially on the taxpayers' dime. To all of the ignorant people talking about communist this and that; it surprises me that you can't hear how utterly uneducated and ignorant you sound. Go to the fridge, grab a pabst and leave this thinking stuff for those of us that aren't inbred ignoramuses.

I am wondering why Rashkin even went inside if he wanted to protest instead?

Mr. Rashkin,

THANK YOU for your role in Tuesday's events!! What a tremendous gesture!! All of us outside and those that were unable to attend APPRECIATE your stance. And people posting here, please realize that Mr. Rashkin was NOT the only one that disagreed with Governor Hitler being invited here on Tuesday!! His ILLEGAL tactics did NOT work in Milwaukee County, and they are NOT working so far in Wisconsin!! What part of this isn't registering for you Republicans? I am GLAD he was here on Tuesday. It just keeps it fresh in our minds about the upcoming RECALL!! Mr. Rashkin, you have my support!!

Thank you, Mr Rashkin for making an attempt to be in both places at the same time! A difficult task, and certainly a better way to try to represent ALL the citizens of Janesville than Mr Perrotto, who did not represent me at all by sitting and listening to Walker.

What a bunch of hypocrits! So what if he walked out? How is that despicable behavior? Why should he stay and listen to Walkers dribble if he doesn't want to. Perrotto seemed to get overly upset about this much like most repubs when you try to talk to them about this Walker mess. You can clearly see who Perrotto and Truman support. But their supposed to be bipartisan too, right? Yeah, whatever!

Check out the huge authortarian banner behind Walker. Mesmerizing.

Perrotto's mad because Rashkin walked out on his authoritarian leader.

http://gazettextra.com/photos/galleries/...

The line into partisan politics was crossed by the Council members when they decided to attend the dinner. I applaud Yuri Rashkin's courage to actually represent the people of Janesville who do not support Walker. Why shouldn't the protesters have someone on the Council that hears us and acts as our representative?

Yuri,
Thank you! You have my vote and thanks for representing me and the others who see Walker for what he is. Staying home doesn't make a statement - getting up and walking out made a bold statement. You the man!!!

You mean more of the minority of voters in this state.

Rashkin should be applauded for this brave action. And he kept his cool and responded calmly in spite of the attacks by the clearly unhinged Perrotto. Bravo Rashkin. Perrotto needs to go to hang it up. Send him and Sodemann out to pasture on April 5th.

Mr. Raskin did not represent Me either. He should have been there to promote THE CITY OF JANESVILLE, not his own personal views on politics or Walker. Also, It's not good to spit in the governers face when Janesville will need help from His administration to recover. He may have done our city a great deal of harm in the long run. If he wanted to protest there were better ways to do so on his OWN time.

Those who applauded Walker did not represent me, either. Walker claimed that he felt "welcomed" by Janesville, but clearly he feels that only the people who attended this dinner are privileged to speak for our city. The huge number of Janesville residents outside felt quite differently -- and there were more of them.

They are all just a bunch of spoiled Brats..

Rashkin is not speaking correctly when he says he represented all residents, because he bloody well didn't represent me!! Me thinks he actually represented his feelings & is trying to "blame" everybody else for it