Posted on February 6 at 4:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
"Correction, had the people on the bottom (those who choose not to work or get educated or seek new training) made more efforts not to rely on those who choose to work hard, we wouldn't have to spend billions on picking up the slack these won't doers weigh bring on people's backs..."
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Vato, you keep making the same stupid assertion so give us numbers to back up your claim. Provide a percentage of those in the lower income bracket that don't want to work. Offer some proof that of the millions collecting unemployment, how many Americans just want to sit around. Your comments are totally meaningless unless you're able to substantiate your claims.
On Words will never hurt us—except in Wisconsin
Posted on February 6 at 4:31 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
A fair punishment would include the teacher apologizing to the student in front of the entire staff and students of Sacred Heart Catholic School using the native Menominee language. Then suspend the teacher without pay for four (4) days - one day for every quarter of the game the student missed playing.
On Janesville’s Mauermann proves he’s big enough to shine on high level
Posted on February 2 at 5:27 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Ross is a great kid, it's fantastic to see him doing so well and he would not be where he is now if he didn't work his tail off to get there. Ross is a great example of why it's important to support the Janesville hockey teams our local ice arena and area hockey in general.
On Refrigerator manufacturer to close Madison plant
Posted on February 2 at 3:36 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Your self righteousness is VERY touching eetech. So why shouldn't workers be paid a living wage? Why is it the Unions fault that employers sometimes take advantage of their workers? Where do you think YOU would be without Unions laying the groundwork for many of the "worker rights" you enjoy today? Do you believe that many CEO's are overpaid just like some workers are overpaid? Yet you want us to believe only those in management "deserve" their wages! CEO pay has risen over 400% over the past 30 years but THAT'S not excessive? Meanwhile, average workers pay has increased 4.3%. I have a managerial role in a small family owned business where the owner, managers and employees have all made concessions in an effort to "keep the doors open" and ride out this recession. I feel fortunate, as do each of our employees, that we work for an individual who is willing to make the same necessary sacrifices as we have and understands the value each of us bring to the business. Too few workers are given that consideration. The notion that we must ensure our wealth goes to those whom the GOP have Coronated as "job creators" is forcing companies like Sub Zero to lay off workers. Or is that the fault of the "liberal" media as well? Get it, eetech or is name calling the best you have?
On Refrigerator manufacturer to close Madison plant
Posted on February 2 at 9:16 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Wow, employees made $30 an hour while their competitors pay their workers $8 per hour? No wonder Sub Zero laid off workers. Why should the guy actually making the product and getting the product to the consumer earn so much. That extra $22 an hour Sub Zero will save should be going into the pockets of their CEO and Management team. No wonder this country is going down the tubes - we simply are not paying CEO's and job creators enough money to create jobs. Eliminate unions and labor laws then cut all workers pay to $4.00 per hour (maybe $5 per hour with a college degree) and then you will see our economy REALLY take off! With all that extra money going to those that really need it, oops I mean earned it, like CEO's and upper management jobs will be created in no time.
On Refrigerator manufacturer to close Madison plant
Posted on February 1 at 10:19 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Its great to see all those earning more than $4.00 per hour in addition to earning paid vacation days, sick days, personal days, receiving health and retirement benefits, getting paid time and a half for anything over 40 hours per week, twice daily 10-15 min breaks, half to one-hour lunch breaks and then having the nerve or stupidity to bash unions. Without unions, YOU would be in the same position like the workers in China, Mexico, India, Sri Lanka, Pakastan, well you get the picture. Our Senators and Representatives both in Washington and at the State level are on the payroll of lobbyists representing the interests of Corporations. So who is supposed to represent the interests of workers? Corporate CEO's? Is Sigma offering to take a cut in his pay so the product or service his company provides is less expensive? If you don't support an American workers ability to earn a living wage then you don't support Americans.
On Obama declares war on religion
Posted on January 31 at 4:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The article titled "War on Religion" is just an attempt by Gerson to sell his column. It's more like a war on reproductive rights sponsored by Catholics. Those on the right certainly know how to "sensationalize" an issue.
On Pressure increases to post Walker recall petitions
Posted on January 31 at 3:57 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why don't Republicans release the names of the individuals and Corporations that contribute to candidates running for office. The names of every individual and Company that makes a campaign contribution should be posted online. Stinking cowards!
On Elkhorn’s Kedzie is key to wetlands, mining bills
Posted on January 31 at 1:31 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Wetlands are geographical feature which harbor a distinct ecosystem that takes years to create. They are not something that can be built by man. The idea that we can destroy a wetland then reproduce the equivalent of what nature created is folly. Much of the flooding in Wisconsin over the past decade is directly related to the vast destruction of wetlands by developers and farmers. Flooding costs WI residents and taxpayers millions of dollars more than the revenue generated by the development. While I appreciate Mr. Kedzie's efforts to at least acknowledge the importance of wetlands and related freshwater issues, its troubling that the mining bill had only input from the mine owners and not the people the mine is expected to impact. I would not call that "open deliberations". The Mining Bill as passed by the assembly does not serve the citizens of this State, it only serves a special interest; the mine owners.
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On Jorgensen's column stirs ‘us vs. them’ arguments
Posted on February 9 at 10:33 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Mr. Wynn is a pathetic excuse for a representative. Here is his quote to those legislators who didn't rush to support the Republican's mine proposal (written by the mine's owners, "special interest backers" of the Republicans), "At a time when national decisions are being made to kill tens of thousands of high-paying union energy jobs, this effort to create an support thousands of jobs right here in Wisconsin should receive unanimous support," said Wynn. "Unfortunately, some politicians and their special interest backers would rather families remain in poverty."
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Really Mr. Wynn? In truth, "national decisions" have been creating MORE jobs, not killing jobs. There is NO supporting evidence that the mine will "create an (sic) support thousands of jobs right here in Wisconsin". And your irrational claim that the "politicians and their special interest backers" would rather see Wisconsin families remain in poverty, is a clear example of "us vs them". Get a clue Mr. Wynn, Andy Jorgensen has been an effective Legislator for those he represents and that's been reflected by the legislation he has sponsored and his voting record. Watch and just maybe you'll learn something.