Are any of the haters aware that since ABC is set up as an S corporation they don't pay corporate taxes which means they give their profits to the shareholders and since ABC is a privately held company that means employees get bonuses to the tune of 60-70% of the company profits annually. Isn't that what the Democrats want to do is take from the rich and give to the middle class? Isn't that what happens when her employees get a bonus check every April with a 5% match to their 401K contributions? I've got a couple friends that got $4000+ after taxes and they are just data entry positions. Does it still sound like she is cheating her employees? The haters say she doesn't pay state income taxes but every ABC branch nationwide and there are 432 of them in 45 different states throughout the country that also pay state taxes as well in those states. Since she owns the company, wouldn't that also constitute as her paying state taxes.
This can all be summed up into one statement "Jealousy Breeds Hatred, Which In Turn Breeds Stupidity"!

frogger , i said i wasnt donating to it , so now im the bad guy? i gave my reason s . she chose what she wanted to do with her 519,000 plus money by giving it to walker if she truly believe in this then she could of gave that to these kids , and forgot about trying to get money out of us to support a cause she likes , instead she want s our money for that . meanwhile she want s her money for political reasons. no one would think twice if it was a reasonable donation . but it wasnt reasonable at all

If she were union and gave to Barrett, she would be utterly destroyed in anonymous flyers and blackballed with public school teachers as a union puppet and radical. The fact is I hold no criticism for her 'red state" and union busting comments to Walker. Everybody including the posters here have the right to say what they want, believe and agree with her. My beef is Hendricks carries on with a "why can't we all get along" unity attitude to our face, but supports divide and conquer when our backs are turned. It's not even political. It's a matter of trust and character.

In addition, the comment that Diane made to the Governor about being "a red state" was spot on. If this state were a RTW state where the employee can decide if they wish to be in a union or not, the days of the unions they way they are today, are over. What a union represented employee gets today is a waste of their money. Unions don't fight for employee rights anymore. That is all covered by government programs and agencies now. Unions allege they are fighting for workers rights, but the reality is they are fighting for the union bosses wages, not the working persons. They need the working person to pay dues so their fat-cat salaries, pensions, and health care benefits continue.

Good God, people. I wonder if this were a union company and they donated to Barrett, would the comments be the same? Sure.

Youkillme...too funny! You calling me an idiot is more of a compliment than anything........If I actually agreed with any of your clueless rambling, then I would truly have to come to terms with the fact that I am an idiot! Not at all arguing with myself. You seem to think that it's acceptable for unions to spend millions of dollars on politicians, "because they don't rule you or the government", then you crucify a donor because she contributed $500,000--because with that she's "buying" the state government? Someone should really call the WEAC, because if Hendricks could "buy" our state's government for a measly $500,000, I hate to think how upset the WEAC is going to be after spending 10X that in political contributions..........Got any more not so smart ideas to share with us??:)

For those that complain about people willing to put everthing they have on the line to build a business from nothing, that now employs over 7000 people nationally is a demonstration of the complainers ignorance. People start business's for many reasons, but the single most common reason amongst them is that they wanted to become successful and properous and to provide opportunities for jobs. If they are not successful in the business, then the jobs will cease to exist. The rewards for taking on the risks are the profits earned. In order for a business to be sustainable, it must be profitable, unless of course you're GM or Chrysler.

I said unions don't rule me or our government and you take that as "unions have no government influence?" Are you arguing with yourself? Now you bring Obama into the conversation? I rarely get into direct name-calling but you're an idiot and I'm more than happy for you. Believe me.

Apparently, Dennis Miller is still bitter about being picked last in kickball.

Please, PLEASE STFU with of this political BS. Please?
Pretty please?

Youkillme.......Not half as funny as the "unions have no government influence" line you're throwing out there! Tell me what percentage of GM did Obama give the UAW when they were "restructured"? Nope--no union influence whatsoever........Duh:)
Your statements are nothing more than ignorant pathetic sycophantic excuses for what amounts to deliberately deceptive cheap trash......Keep up the good work though--your bitterness combined with your ignorance and stupidity definitely provides for some well needed comedic relief!

I have no proof she is trying to buy government?? LOL. Now you're into "vertical integration?" What next, LOL. Bubba916, your statements are nothing more than ignorant pathetic sycophantic excuses for what amounts to deliberately deceptive cheap trash. I won't even ask you to open up your eyes - keep them closed wide shut.

youkillme.....you don't get it.....The way she treats those who work for her, the city that her company is based in and the community and the organizations within it that she supports are all a reflection of who she is. For you to call someone "evil" for speaking in support of someone you obviously have never met or had a conversation with is totally pathetic. Many of us agree that the state is a much better place with Hendricks and ABC Supply in it, I'm sorry that you don't--as far as I'm concerned it's simply a demonstration of your ignorance. You offer no evidence of "buying the government"--it sounds much more like supporting the direction. You might not believe that Hendricks "voice" should get special attention, but who would you tap into regarding job growth/business development in our state? The person who along with her husband started out with an idea and grew it into a $5 billion company, integrated it vertically by bringing manufacturing and distribution companies into the state, while recording record employee satisfaction levels during the entire process.........or the guy flipping burgers and serving fries at Micky D's?
BTW......The comment that you made about unions not having an influence in our political system had me laughing out loud.....Thx!

916WI, You don't get it. Her wealth, her success and her company mean nothing to me and it should mean nothing to you. Why should it mean something to me? Seriously. I don't care how she treats her employees or her family. That's her business. I care how she treats our state and the people of Wisconsin. That simply for her wealth, she has a louder voice than me in our government. Say what you will about unions but they don't rule me or our government, na matter what you say. This is about both Hendricks and Walkers two-facedness and one person's wish to impose her ideology and beliefs on others by buying government. Anybody who thinks that is America is an enemy of our country.

Saxcat, no problem. When my dog flatters me with tricks - I give him a treat. I understand your motivation.

thank you youkillme. I learned my word for the day.
While I wouldn't consider myself servile, I have continually found that flattering influential people has many benefits.

youkillme.......Step down off the soapbox there buddy:) A business owner that is sick of the divide that the unions create between management and labor? Who would have thought that there could be such a thing?!?!?
Why don't you make an effort to go talk to some of the people that work for Diane Hendricks at ABC and get a fact based impression of how she treats her employees? That would probably require a little too much effort on your part--it's much easier to just sling labels and rhetoric from your keyboard......If her "devious" behavior has resulted in a insanely profitable company with incredibly happy employees, I guess we need more business owners to step up and be more devious.......no??

Some of you defending Hendricks should be ashamed of yourselves. Defending a person who speaks unity and trust during the day and divide and conquer at night simply because she's rich and gives to charity is obxoxious, condescending and evil. People want to earn their keep, we don't want charity and keep your precious bottle of free water. No amount of charity should be able to buy respect or support for someone so devious. Even with that I feel sorry for Hendricks knowing those who defend her do so because of her wealth. Bunch of gold-digging sycophants.

This story was about an airshow. Don't forget to vote next Tuesday.

"Good"...riddance - to noise, pollution, and congestion!

etown and everybody else.
It ius her money and she can do with it what she wants to.
She could be really greedy and keep it ALL!
Thank their company for putting on these good shows for ONLY $15.
Oh this is Janesville- I forgot EVERYTHING shoudl be free for you.
Say thankd for the free bottle of water! no just complain some more.
I am sure she has a list of who she donates to and cannot or will not go beyond "the plan" she has.
Yep "just $300" well if everybody had their hand out for "just $300" she would go broke.
again say "thanks" for once and shut up!

You have to love some peoples uninformed opinions. When it comes to the amount of charity support dollars donated by the Hendricks family, and ABC Supply, the amount is substantial, and most of it stays in Rock County. I would urge the naysayers do some real research on what Diane and ABC Supply pay in taxes annually. Rather than speak jibberish that they've heard from biased sources, show some intellegence and find the facts. But that wouldn't suit the intellect level of the naysayers would it? As for the money spent to support Walker, did it ever occur to some of you that the recall is costing the taxpayers in excess of 15 Million dollars. Imagine would could have been done with that money if it didn't have to be spent this year. Oh, ya, we might have all recieved a real estate tax reduction for a second year in a row in Wisconsin. Oh ya, that's right, you would rather have hard working responsible people pay for your benefits rather than pay for them yourself like everyone else. You'd rather complain about people working hard and succeeding. If there were only two kinds of people in the world, MAKERS and TAKERS, which one are you? ABC Supply has recieved the GALLUP Great Workplace Award for 6 consecutive years. Do you think that would be possible if they made their associates beg for their jobs? I BEG you to do your homework on ABC Supply and the Hendricks family before you complain about their lack of generocity.

Thanks Motorman, for your 10:49pm advice. You are absolutely correct, one has to communicate with them on a more "special" level, that is for sure. I sometimes forget and think that I am talking to people with normal abilities. That is my shortcoming and I am working on it. :)

bottom line its a tax write off, for hendricks and abc!

etown, then don't donate. Just don't put someone else down when they do.

I will be forever grateful to Hendricks and Willmer for exposing Scott Walker and the Rock County 5.0 members for what they really are. Economic development groups are little more than right-wing hyper-partisan fronts for the rich and powerful to leverage the collective power of government in their favor. Everyone else is a fool and a parasite.

baabaablacksheep, in light of all the other things going on around wisconsin , people out of work , families seperated by relocating to work , i think putting a kid through flight school is not at the top of my donation list , then attach abc supply and it drops clear to the bottom of my list . everyone is right the only reason the name is even attached to this is because of the publicity the event gets . she gave over 519,000 to walker , thats alot of kids through flight school if you ask me .

People making comments need to know facts before making assumptions and dragging politics into this. The AirFest's purpose at the end of the day is to benefit the Wisconsin Aviation Academy which provides flight training to teenagers for free or at a reduced rate. The Academy wants their students to succeed in aviation and provides the opportunity to get a pilot's license. What the student does from there is up to them...college, commercial, etc. ABC Supply is the main sponsor, among others. Any profit from the AirFest goes to the Academy. I'm in no way affiliated with any of these organizations, but familiar with them, and I found their website very useful: www.wisconsinaviationacademy.org

oh mouse, your vision and your mind are so narrow.

wtp - that's an ignorant statement that she only cares about "adult" stuff. The airfest is a 501(c)(3) charity, and directly benefits youth aviation programs.

When criticized based on accurate information, absolutely not. When criticized based on the completely ignorant and inaccurate rambling of a bitter and jealous troll, those are the times when I like to speak my mind.:)
I have no idea what you mean by being let into the plantation house, you are aware that we live in Wisconsin.....no? I have been all over the state, and I have yet to see a plantation house--is this something that exists in your alternate reality? As far as he sharing comment.....I don't need anyone to "share" anything with me......I have no problem earning what I have and paying my own way. That' s probably where the disconnect is. Instead of looking for a handout, maybe you should try working for something for a change. It is quite rewarding......have a wonderful day!

916, you get upset when your idols, your god's, your royalty, get criticized don't you? It reminds me of what they call bootlickers. Do you get let into the plantation house now and then, or are you just hopeful that they will share with you?

Shopierehuh.......another completey ignorant comment.....not at all a surprise. The air show is sponsored by abc supply. It costs them money every year....you talk as though that 15 dollars goes right to abc's bottom line. Considering how appreciative you and your obviously hateful and jealous ilk are, they should just pull the funding from that and apply it toward supporting walker and his reforms--that would really make your heads explode:)
Btw...It has also been reported that abc is structured as an s- corp, which would make Hendricks personally responsible for paying taxes on abc's profits. I'm sure she pays more in taxes in one year than you will in your lifetime, but let's not let reality get in the way of your bitter little fantasyland that you have committed yourself to. Have a great day!

She does not give to kids programs such as a upcoming carnival this summer in Optimist park. We built special rides for kids and asked if she would supply steel material from her company she ownes here in Janesville. She never said yes or no by not replying. Shw would raher give it to a adult program such as the air show which cost hundreds of thousand and all we where asking is $300.00 worth of material.

Haters will always hate. She could give every last penny she owns to starving children in Africa and you'd still complain about it.

Actually mouse, the water can be bought for less than that. I pay 11 cents per bottle at Sam's. So let's play math for a monent. 10,000 or so people at 11cents per bottle would be say, $1100. Those people paid, oh maybe fifteen dollars to get into the place, so the 11 cents is a tiny deal, , nothing more than a fly speck of expense to Mrs. Right to Work State Dianne.

Oh my, look at the massive generosity and concern from the king and queen to her subjects. Oh my, what a lucky bunch the peons are to be ruled by those who are so humane and loving to their subjects. No matter how they want to spin the facts, they did not pay State income tax on their millions. I had to pay State tax on my pittance that they say is too much income. Not to you mouse, but you people had better wake the h*** up.

Gee, diane hendricks spending her money on water bottles and not walker? What a switch. LOL.