BLISS OF IGNORANCE!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on November 8, 2009 - 8:06 a.m.
The INTENSITY of challenges and opportunities these days as they exploded last week, has TEMPTED me sorely to seek the BLISS OF IGNORANCE! WHY? What is YOUR stance?
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Time for EXPULSION! WI State Assembly on trial.
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on October 25, 2009 - 10:13 a.m.
The integrity and moral authority of our WI State Assembly is NOW on trial! One of its members has continued over the years to be arrested, charged and twice found guilty of OWI. COMMENDATION & GRATITUDE to Rep. Steve Nass for introducing an EXPLUSION RESOLUTION! WHY has the SPEAKER, MIKE SHERIDAN of JANESVILLE, been dragging his feet? Time for action NOW!
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"Rebranding America" - HOPE in America and President Obama
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on October 20, 2009 - 4:25 p.m.
WOW! Last Saturday there was an Op-Ed Guest Column entitled, “Rebranding America” in the New York Times. I read and re-read it. I really need to share this column with you to read, consider and comment on. This column responds to the discussion about US President Barack Obama being awarded the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE by the NORWEGIAN Committee. IF you want more background on my perspective, I addressed this topic, “AUDACITY of HOPE! Yes, Obama!” on October 10.
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AUDACITY of HOPE! Yes, Obama!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on October 10, 2009 - 8:19 a.m.
AUDACITY of HOPE! Yes, Obama!
COMMENDATION and THANKS to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee of NORWAY which expressed its AUDACITY of HOPE for new attitudes and behaviors in international relations through the leadership of US President Barack Obama! Here we go… my own AUDACITY of HOPE is soaring! What is YOUR perspective? Your comments are welcome!
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LEIF ERIKSON DAY TODAY!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on October 9, 2009 - 6:09 a.m.
Today is "Leif Erikson Day" to be observed in all public schools throughout WI as required by WI State Law! It is also a day proclaimed by US President Obama following our US Congress' action in 1964 with US President Johnson issuing the first "Leif Erikson Day" proclamation. And then Monday is a Federal Holiday - "Columbus Day." Why not "Explorers' Day" for the Federal Holiday?
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LINCOLN was here again!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 28, 2009 - 6:51 a.m.
Did YOU see ABRAHAM LINCOLN with his wife Mary (Vernon and Mireya Risty) along with WILLIAM TALLMAN (Jerry Hahn) in Janesville yesterday? I did! Meaningful and exciting celebration of the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's visit to Janesville, WI on the presidential campaign trail in 1859.
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Read all about it! What did LINCOLN say in 1859?
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 26, 2009 - 6:58 a.m.
With the spotlight on Lincoln’s 1859 visit in Janesville, WI tomorrow, there have been many people asking, “What did he say?” Join the celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 1859 visit 150 years ago as JANESVILLE, WI celebrates tomorrow all day!
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THANK YOU to Commissioner Stottler!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 24, 2009 - 10:38 a.m.
COMMENDATION & GRATITUDE to Commissioner Lori Stottler for speaking out at the Janesville School Board meeting. We are reminded, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty!" What is your perspective? What policy do YOU recommend for SD-Janesville schools?
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN returning to JANESVILLE next Sunday!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 20, 2009 - 5:35 a.m.
Yes, after 150 years, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, in the person of Lincoln presenter, VERNON RISTY, will be in JANESVILLE, WI! Don't miss this visit. Lincoln was in Janesville as part of his presidential campaign swing into WI which included Milwaukee, Beloit and Janesville. What's going on? Get the details on this blog posting.
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FREEZE in the forecast.
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 19, 2009 - 7:38 a.m.
Have you noticed that more and more union contract negotiations are resulting in AGREEMENT on a FREEZE of compensation? I have and continue to believe that a FREEZE is a needed & appropriate public policy for ALL negotiations with public employees - persons paid with tax money. WHY NOT? WHY are we NOT hearing the "FREEZE" word with negotiations for K-12 public educators?
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Today is CONSTITUTION DAY!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 17, 2009 - 4:23 p.m.
TODAY is US Constitution Day - the 222nd anniversary of the SIGNING of our US Constitution in 1787! Have you observed this date in a meaningful/appropriate way? Why don't you comment?
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WI State Constitution OUTDATED!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 15, 2009 - 10:59 a.m.
The document which became the WI Constitution in 1848 was a solid forward step in republican (NOTE: This is the SMALL "r"!) governance. Yes, it was written during the ascendancy of JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY (1824-1854). One facet of this movement was to elect ALL government offices. RIGHT NOW, our WI State Treasurer is demonstrating the NEED for updating and reform of our outdated WI State Constitution. What do YOU think?
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COMPROMISE - advice from Ben Franklin
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 14, 2009 - 6:02 a.m.
As we move toward CONSTITUTION DAY 2009 - this coming Thursday, 9/17 - I think Ben Franklin's advice is desperately needed in the midst of our polarized political culture in the US. Franklin is often quoted that the new constitution had created a REPUBLIC... and added the challenge, "IF you can keep it"! Challenging! What do YOU think? Comment!
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US Constitution Day - Thursday, September 17
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 13, 2009 - 5:21 a.m.
This coming THURSDAY, September 17, 2009, will be the 222nd anniversary of the SIGNING of our US Constitution. What is the authority and role of the US Constitution in our American political culture and system in this 21st century? What were the original six (6) reasons/goals stated by our founders?
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9/11 - 8th anniversary tomorrow
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 10, 2009 - 3:41 a.m.
My Pol Sci class on "Terrorism" at UW-Waukesha spent part of our class session last evening reflecting on experiences on with reflections of 9/11. A couple students were active duty US military. Most students were in K-12 grades. I knew Friday was 9/11 and the 8th anniversary. I did NOT know a law signed this year makes it the first DAY OF SERVICE & REMBRANCE on 9/11. DID YOU?
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LaborFest keeps on keeping on...
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 7, 2009 - 6:07 a.m.
in spite of the reality of the economic DEPRESSION! "HOPE" is a key for healthy future, but so is a realistic and honest diagnosis! So, I ask again, why do politicians NOT tell us the TRUTH? This is a DEPRESSION and not "merely a recession." See the stark evidence reported by the New York Times today.
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Labor Day FREEZE!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 5, 2009 - 7:28 a.m.
Have you seen the concessions included in the contract with Mercury Marine overwhelming approved by the union with a pay freeze for 7 years (yes, 7 years!) and a 30% lower pay for new hires and employees called back to work from layoff. NOW, again, WHY are we NOT hearing the “FREEZE” word from our local school districts?! You tell me…
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First day of school - TIME FOR REFORM!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on September 1, 2009 - 11:11 a.m.
Janesville School Board Member TIM CULLEN has urged state leaders to "Seize opportinty for education reform in Wisconsin" in the Wisconsin State Journal's FORUM today. The crisis in K-12 public education in WI is so clear that one KNOWS something MUST be done. The real issue: Will the Governor and legislature with the major stakeholders act on behalf of the children & youth of WI or continue in their dysfunctional partisan & self-interest ways?
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DILEMMA! How do we move ahead SUCCESSFULLY on health care reform?
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on August 31, 2009 - 6:35 a.m.
I believe it is very clear that we are at a CRITICAL point in the process of HEALTH CARE REFORM. Bob Dole, former Republican leader, has solid advice for President Obama. And then, Obama campaign advisers, Peter Dreier and Marshall Ganz, have a different emphasis. Which do YOU favor? What do YOU advise President Obama?
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Teddy Kennedy - REAL person!
Posted by JOHN EYSTER on August 30, 2009 - 5:48 a.m.
Having seen Ted Kennedy as a GIANT - HERO person, gaining perspective on him as a REAL person through the celebrations of his life has been very, very meaningful and, I confess, challenging to me. It is astounding to learn how Ted Kennedy WALKED the talk! The challenge for all of us is: Do we WALK the talk?!
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