La Raza de Waukesha

New "address"

2008-01-29T13:32:00.001-06:00

New site for La Raza. Why? Cause I'd like to post some things on La Raza, and I don't look forward to having to remember all these stinkin passwords and such. So, I've moved the site to Wordpress so I can hit Hobo and this place at once. If this is a hassle for you, Sorry. Check it out if you like... Later!
http://larazadewaukesha.wordpress.com/

Oh, I'm still working on the site, so please excuse the mess....

2008-01-28T05:36:00.000-06:00

testinessing

Testing testing...

2007-12-09T16:44:00.000-06:00

Yup another test. I seem to be having "trackback" or (or whatever you call them) issues at Hobo. Bummer.

Just a test

2007-11-30T06:31:00.001-06:00

this is only a test...

Racist, or just trying to be funny?

2007-10-13T20:37:00.000-05:00

I wonder what he was thinking when James titled his post "send'em back where they came from" . I hope he was just trying to be 'edgy or maybe funny, either way I say he failed. Any other time I've ever heard sentences of that type it was from some dumb racist, and I've typically been outnumbered in those situations, but what the heck, sometimes you just have to go down swinging. Now don't get me wrong, I know it's not illegal to be racist, just like I know it's not illegal to talk stupid. Now I'm not saying James is a racist, I don't know his heart, I'm just saying "send'em back" ticks me off, I've heard that type of thing before and it usually didn't end well for anyone.

Open invitation

2007-08-19T22:13:00.001-05:00

This is an open invitation to all readers, writers, and "wanna-be's". There is a new blog in Waukesha, and it's open to all "part time" Waukesha/Waukesha county bloggers:

If you ever wanted to “blog” but you just weren’t sure how to do it

If setting up your own blog seemed a little daunting

If you ever felt like you weren’t a “good enough writer” to have your own blog (So wrong)

If you don’t have enough time to “keep up” a blog the way you'd like

If you’d like a site you can call your own, without all the headache

Join us at "Hobo Springs", where people like us can throw in our 2 cents, and still have time to play with the kids, catch some bluegill, or do the dishes. Send me an e-mail address so that we can set up your "membership" (that just means you can post), and we'll get the party started! I will be "monitoring" for content only (my kids read my posts), and ALL opinions are welcome. Contact me at dadman9@hotmail.com.

Zoo a-la-carte was cool

2007-08-19T20:47:00.000-05:00

Rain, Edwardo's Stuffed Pizza (spinach), and Richard Marx, not a bad night at the zoo (last night). Lady dragged me kickin n screamin, but it was cool. Ol Rich still has a great voice. I haven't figured out how to upload(?) video clips yet otherwise you could hear for yourself.

Rappin Jarhead

2007-08-17T18:07:00.000-05:00

Heard about this at Carrick Bend He's got the words for those of us who can't keep up, good stuff.

Sancho's just too darn sweet!

2007-08-17T14:31:00.000-05:00

My doc tells me I'm just too darn sweet. I guess a blood sugar level of over 300 is no good, go figure. So now I have to cut down on the fried rice and tortillas, you can shoot me now. Cripes, with all the kids I have do you realize just how many Birthday cakes I'll have to miss out on?!?!

Been awhile

2007-08-17T14:30:00.000-05:00

I almost forgot my "sign in", dang.

Jude this, Jude that..

2007-07-11T12:21:00.000-05:00

Subject to change brings up the Jude trials (lots of security by the way) and mentions that "those of us who live squeaky clean lifestyles have little need to fear a beating from law enforcement". The law of averages confirms it. However the odds start to slide against you if you find yourself in any of the following situations:

you are on the Conservative side at an abortion protest - anyone remember Arreola?
you are beautifully brown, with more than a handful of beautifully brown friends in a McDonald's parking lot in front of a rooky cop with little or no crowd management training - you may get the business end of a handgun 2" from your nose. (yea I know, loitering, failure to disperse and all that, we were just kids hanging out after the South football game for cryin out loud.)

Me, I think the pigs should be handed over to Judes family members for 1/2 hour apiece. I'm just sayin

V.A. ban

2007-07-09T18:07:00.000-05:00

Silent E reminds me about the V.A.'s banning of specific blogs. I guess I made the list too. It's not that the Gov. wants the workers to stop reading blogs, otherwise they just would have banned the reading of blogs, it's that the Gov doesn't want the workers commenting on said blogs. Dang, another source down! Well, actually I think they want potential sources down, humm, I wonder what changes are headed down the pike at the ol V.A...

I've seen it!!! The holy grail!!!

2007-07-07T21:58:00.000-05:00

Out in Western Waukesha I have seen the holy grail of lawn care! The one I saw was yellow, it was working on it's own, and it was sweet! A large yellow lawn cutting version of that crazy automatic vacuum cleaner. Now, if I could only find an automatic leaf raker...

Waukesha 4th parade was pretty good!

2007-07-04T13:42:00.000-05:00

There where however some disturbing sights......Kramers camp handed out candy bags to the kiddies......

EMPTY CANDY BAGS!!!!!! Nice going Slick. My kids all had the same thing to say...."CHEAP!" Oh, and Mr. Mayor graced us with his presence thank you very much. Still no tie.

Other than that it really was a cool parade this year, I got to talk with Darryl E (a friend), met up with some family, and enjoyed the sun. Happy 4th ya'll!

Scooter scoots, Folkbum freaks

2007-07-03T15:54:00.000-05:00

Folkbum's got his feathers ruffled over Bush's amnesty for Scooter. Yea, I suppose Bush could have waited until the last hours of his presidency like a chickensh## and released the freaks and moneybags than. Oh well.

Gang loitering fiasco

2007-07-01T12:32:00.000-05:00

Funny, some people are singing the praises of this gang loitering ban in Milwaukee. How long before these same people are calling for this ban to be abolished? Liberals can and do turn anything on the books against Conservatives, do you think this ban is going to be any different? I was busted under the racketeering law in 91 during an abortion protest. It made no legal sense, but the Liberal Judges did it anyway. Anyone who thinks we need more laws (laws that can be easily misused) to deal with an ongoing problem is allready exposed as too weak to use them.

Water Blogged

2007-06-30T18:12:00.000-05:00

He's in the "neutral zone" for now until I get the scoop. Seems interesting though.

Again with the walls

2007-06-30T10:54:00.000-05:00

Spring City suggests a wall at 124th to keep Milwaukee from invading Waukesha. Dude, too late! Milwaukians have been "getting their suburb on" for some time now. How long before the first hip-hop bar opens up downtown? Isn't there a jazz bar opening up? "hip-hop night" anyone?

Okay, 30 plus days is enough....

2007-06-29T19:07:00.000-05:00

Hi Ya'll. I've had a little bit to say, but not much time/will power/energy (to type? I am a loser) to do any posting. But it's been so long, I'm starting to feel like "Troy Boy". Granted, his stuff is better. Any-hoo....

Bummerfest is on....big deal - I mean big bang.
Summers almost half way over and we haven't dropped a hook yet, now that's a real bummer.
Has Urkel posted yet?
Fiesta Waukesha went fine, anyone get a count on the undercovers? I didn't go this time.
My Job still drives me nuts, I'm thinking of starting a "something about Bob" section on the blog.....we'll see.
Aldi's had bread on sale for 5 cents last week, score! Panos (down town) had it on sale for just under 3 bucks. Yea, Aldi's is "inner city", but hay, if the price is right...

Later!

Call to service

2007-05-28T08:54:00.000-05:00

"Our Nation is at war - our Corps is at war - fighting a determined enemy bent on terror and domination. Make no mistake, it is a war we must win! Success by the enemy will dramatically change the world as we know it, leaving a harsh environment for our children and grandchildren to endure." ...
Semper Fidelis,
James T. Conway
General, U.S. Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps

For our children and grandchildren, Semper Fi.

I know, I'm way behind....

2007-05-27T19:20:00.000-05:00

On West "High" - this senior camp out has been going of for a few years, everyone knows about it (even about the goal post street blocking and drinking that happens annually), I blame the principle, the idiot teens and their parents.
On Mcbride - no surprise, it wasn't the "offensive" piece, it was the ratings
On the Doyle-I mean Dwyer raise - once a bully, always a bully, and bullies stick together (does Smokin Joe blog yet?), of course he'll get the raise. Oh yea, the Tax Slayers league had a blow by blow posting of that night, check it out
On downtown development - how soon before a "gangsta" club shows up?
On Belling/Sykes - who cares?

Hay Mcbride, get over it allready

2007-05-27T18:54:00.000-05:00

Well. Mcbride got herself fired, and now she's blaming everyone but herself. Hey Jess, maybe you were fired because your just not that great, I don't know, just maybe. Instead of blaming everyone, why not learn from it? I know I know, just who the h### do I think I am? No one much, I don't write for the Freeman, I don't have my own radio show, I don't have a large cooperate blogging backer....I'm just a working stiff with a laptop, but I do know what I like. Here's a few suggestions for your future endeavors, as if you'd listen. (I'll pretend)

cut your word usage in 1/2 (at least) - stick to the point
learn some manners - you don't own the room
get a grain of humbleness - a little goes a long way
realize that you're just not that good - not to say you can't be, just realize that your connections don't make you "all that"

....am I wrong? Maybe, maybe.

More and more a liberal world

2007-05-15T06:33:00.000-05:00

What's the deal? Everywhere I look I see a more and more liberal mindset. The libs are good for "the end justifies the means", "what you feel is more important than what is right". examples: Brett whines like a 4 year old girl who got the purple "my little pony" instead of the pink, Waukesha lets prisoners "visit" their sentence instead of serve it, Messmer doesn't regret helping West High get "high" because their scoring was "so high", and no one sees anything wrong with it. No one calls Brat on his whining, no one calls the Waukesha Correctional (rather "adjustment") system on basically giving prisoners a get out of jail card, no calls the West "high" chaperons on their allowing these kids to get their freak on. Why? because Brat is/was the best, because prisoners feelings matter more than their sentence, because kids will be kids. Oh yea, when the Republicans finally name their candidate, will their view on abortion really matter? Welcome to the brave new world, the flower child is king...great.

Happy Cinco de Kwanzaa everone!

2007-05-05T17:22:00.000-05:00

Why "Cinco de Kwanzaa"? Cause it's basically a made up American holiday celebrated only by Mexican Americans associated with Government/Government funded agencies. Anyway, happy Cinco de Kwanzaa.

Just Because...

2007-05-04T16:16:00.000-05:00

No summit for me...

2007-04-27T16:09:00.000-05:00

I'll not be at the summit this weekend....now, if there were a "how to" seminar at the Waukesha library, that I would go to (and boy would I need it!). I checked out the "blogging for dummies" book, and I was stupefied. (imagine that) I'm still figuring out how to link.....geez!

"Once upon a salary..."

2007-04-27T15:53:00.000-05:00

The Taxpayers League has a cool "short" covering the teachers pay increases, and the craziness of it all. Don't forget the popcorn!

Urkel flexes his Socialist muscles.

2007-04-17T09:34:00.000-05:00

Darryl E tells us that Curt Otto of "Maple & Main" may soon be appointed by Mayor Urkel to replace Mike Crowley on the Plan Commission. What's wrong Urkel, can't take a little heat? Can't stand a little confrontation? Can't deal with a little "heck", as young Mr E puts it? So much for the willingness to hear dissenting opinions huh? Well, Urkel will hear them, it seems he just won't put up with them - typical Socialist. Regardless, good luck to Mr. Otto, (cool blog).

Why this spring snow may be a good thing!!!!

2007-04-11T10:28:00.000-05:00

Yup! There may be two good things that come out of this craziness.
1 - My kids may get to tell their children, “back when I was a kid growing up in Wisconsin, we would actually go sledding during spring break!”.
2 - Mayor Urkel may be able to redeem himself and have my street plowed first this time! (come on Mayor, get it right this time, yeesh!) (oh, and doing my sidewalk and driveway would be a nice touch, if you don't mind.)

Another flush?

2007-04-04T08:53:00.000-05:00

Looking over Lake Michigan I notice another brown flow. MMSD needs two things to hit the flush handle, lots of rain, and cloud cover. Rain for the flush, clouds to keep satellite photos away. Hay Mayor Urkel, hows the water deal going? Umm yummy.

Enriquez wondors....

2007-04-02T19:04:00.000-05:00

Derryl E wonders where Mayor Urkel will post his "state of the city" updates. Could this be the start of the next Liberal Waukesha blog?

FCC

2007-04-01T21:04:00.000-05:00

How soon before the FCC requires licensing for blogging, something like is required for HAM radio? Has this been proposed yet?

Today's biggest April Fool...

2007-04-01T19:50:00.000-05:00

Tommy's announced presidential bid, and the next fools will be those who donate to it.

Two losers, one will win.

2007-04-01T10:39:00.000-05:00

While watching the Clifford Ziegler debate on channel 10 this morning, my daughter put it best..."They're both losers!" l think Ziegler will win, I don't thing either candidate should.

I noticed something....

2007-03-31T21:16:00.000-05:00

On my way home from work lately, I've been noticing that the Goodwill parking lot generally has more cars than does the Kmart lot. Also noticed this morning that Aldis has more people in it (per square footage) as does the Pick and Save on sunset. (How long before another Aldis open up on the West side?) For some reason I don't think this bodes well for the school referendi coming up. I don't know why, I'm just sayin.

D E's FYI...FYI

2007-03-28T19:08:00.000-05:00

Darryl E's got the updates again. Good news about the stop light at Hwy 59 and Center rd. About time, though it will slow down 59 a bit.

Como's dutiful pitch

2007-03-27T20:05:00.000-05:00

I don't blame Joe Como for the pabulum in today's Freeman. After all, he was only doing what he was told. The editorial is just another piece of the Waukesha school boards game plan for the upcoming referendum. If you missed it, the start of this funding war was the teachers scaring the students with a "cut list", than tossing out the "R" word as a "possibility". Now comes the "this time it really is for the kids" shpeel (you've played your part well Mr. Como). Soon to appear, "teachers just can't survive with any less" boo hoo. This is why I have to stick by my last "dispatch". The school board has this one figured from start to finish. But keep in mind, battles never go as planned. What needs to happen is the focus needs to be moved from "the children", to the teachers union. If this happens, an uphill battle, we may win this one.

New Berlin Mud

2007-03-27T17:07:00.000-05:00

I don’t pay much attention to politics (or much else) outside of Waukesha. Heck, I barely pay attention to Waukesha politics. But I feel a need to chime in on this Richter – Thomas – Gallagher feud in New Berlin. Matt should expect trash to be brought up. Gallagher should grow up, and Richter should just admit to being a dirty politics kind of guy. The meanness of this election (school board) shows just how important the participants believe it to be. And I still say Thomas is the best man for the job.

Yea, I know, my spelling stinks.

2007-03-26T19:00:00.000-05:00

Again my 4th grader has reason to laugh....yes dear, a-c-r-o-s-s. Geez.

Ground Pounding buddies accross the pond

2007-03-25T19:29:00.000-05:00

I haven't been able to watch "Parliament" for some time now, I'd love to see the show of support by British legislators for their troops and compare it to our group of politicians. I'm sure stand up support is shown by all parties, whether they support Blair or not. Maybe our clowns will get a clue. And if Iran doesn't turn over the British troops soon, Blair will go get them, and his detractors will stand behind him and their troops 100% Would we be able to say the same?

The i-Rack...

2007-03-25T15:31:00.000-05:00

Something funny...

Gang Bangin at the Library

2007-03-10T13:03:00.000-06:00

The article in yesterday’s Freeman covering the large fight in the Libraries parking lot bothered me three ways.

First, of course, is that there was a “rumble” at a place I regularly take my kids.
Two was that it happened in the same parking lot the Waukesha Police Substation uses and that did'nt slow the punks down. (The red house is the substation).
Three is the adults in the story making excuses for these punks. Not having a place to hang out is no excuse for starting a rumble. (does anyone use that word anymore?)
Four (yea, I know I said three ways) and most importantly the words “Police ran the names…but arrested none of them” Why the heck not?

You know your getting old...

2007-03-06T20:15:00.000-06:00

When your daughter holds you close and says "dad, you used to be a hunk....what happened?" oy

Worm hole what?

2007-03-06T17:36:00.000-06:00

Sorry. I tend to shoot first, explain myself later. A"worm hole dispatch" is a brief note (I only post the ones pertaining to the future) sent from myself to myself by means of a worm hole. Most worm holes are natural, there are a few manmade ones, but they tend to be sporadic and unpredictable. Everyone makes predictions, not everyone understands just where they "come from". These "predictions" are real, right, and are in fact history. My grandma says so.

Daylight Savings Time Wormhole Dispatch

2007-03-05T19:01:00.000-06:00

Found this under my vans ignition coil...don’t ask. This is another manmade wormhole, so the timing’s a little “off”. Anyhoo-

Next 2 school referenda pass by large margin.
High School students believe lines fed them by school board and “protest” Tax Payers League.
Republican Presidential race falls to pieces, handing the election over to the Dems.
Scientist blame “problems” with earths crust on U.S....imagine that huh?

Okay, I have to say it…

2007-02-26T07:42:00.000-06:00

Jessica M should just shut up, or say “my child is still a toddler, so I guess when the time come’s I would…..”. I mean every time she guffaws at the foolishness of parents who would keep their kids home instead of shooing them off in -20 wind chills, or pooh-pooh parents that would shoot b-b’s into some slime trying to get it on with ones daughter instead of get him help, I just want to puke. Put down your Dr Spock book, turn off the Oprah, and just wait until you kid actually starts going through some of these things before you look down your nose at parents like me. For the record, I ever catch someone feeling up my kid they’ll be getting help all right, medical help.

Go ahead......enjoy!

2007-02-25T21:59:00.000-06:00

Why? Just because....

Oh teacher.....teacher!

2007-02-21T21:16:00.000-06:00

So tell me, during next years school referendum, will we find out if our kids matter more to you than your pension, or your healthcare non-payins? Do you think the "taxpayers alliance against everything" is against band for our kids, or against the bloated administrative budget? Hum....

you know your getting old when...

2007-02-21T21:14:00.000-06:00

One of your daughters rubs her fingers over your head, and sighs heavily –“ Owwww, I’m going to miss your hairrrrr.” - Harrumph!

Our Hero......?

2007-02-19T15:52:00.000-06:00

How about this you morons, (Republican Party), how about instead of handing out awards and slapping each other on the back, you get out there and attack the Democratic policies. Instead of singing the praises of King Kramer, put him out there with a list of Democratic budget items for us to shoot down. Geez, you people think one small victory wins the war, congratulate yourselfs after the vote.

Just for the record...

2007-02-15T16:19:00.000-06:00

I still say we sent the wrong guy. Lufter should be the one at Madison.

Flash in the pan

2007-02-15T06:58:00.000-06:00

One of three things can happen when you get a “flash in the pan”.
- One, it flashes, it goes away, and you forget about it.
-Two, it flashes, a fire starts in the pan, you smother it with the lid, you talk about it for a little while, than you forget about it.
- Three, it flashes, a fire starts, the fire gets out of control, and all hell breaks loose.
Let’s hope for Wisconsin’s sake that option three is what happens for Bill Kramer and his “flash” in Doyle’s pan. My advice to Kramer, ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK! Attack the Dems, they are weaker than they appear, and attack the “good ol boy” Republicans as they try to smother your fire. DO NOT ALLOW THE FIRE TO GO OUT! You can either bask in the glory for the next 2 days, or you can take advantage of the opening to actually start a fire in the Republican Party. Don't wait for "permision". The Republicans don't know how to win, they think you have to "play nice" to get anywhere. (FOOLS). Right now, I see a real opportunity for active leadership change in Madison. And that type of change doesn’t happen by “playing nice”. Kramer can either allow himself to be forgotten in a few days, or use this “flash” in Doyle's pan to make a change not only in Madison, but in the Republican Party itself.

Hay! Who said that?

2007-02-14T06:46:00.000-06:00

Some interesting comments from last nights meeting. (we lost 9 to 24 by the way). Can you guess ‘who said that”? Paraphrased cause I didn't write it down last night (sorry)

1 - if you want efficiency, you turn into a dictatorship, look at Hitler, he was efficient..
2 - …sue Chris Lufter and the taxpayers league…(Spring City gives you that one)
3 - why would you want to change the status quo?
I know I missed a bunch.

O-M-G Shut up and vote allready!

2007-02-13T20:48:00.000-06:00

And here's the double edged sword....now that they know their being broadcast, will they ever just shut up and vote? From here on out, how many votes will be decided long before the meeting (as if that's not going on already), and how much discussion will be replaced by grandstanding? Oh well, turn on the radio kids, the shows on.

No more hiding - BOO YAH!!!

2007-02-13T19:43:00.000-06:00

With the county board now on-line, there can be no more hiding by either side. Tonight's vote (discussion is happening right now) on Harandas "efficiency" front, clearly shows just who is "Conservative" and who ain't. Now these people will have to talk the talk during their "term", not just supposedly walk the walk during "door to door" at election time. I for one applaud the hook up. Now we can hear who's "Republican" during their term, and not just during elections.

The best intel is a direct line...

2007-02-13T07:41:00.000-06:00

Waukesha County Board meetings are now available online! How soon before Doyle-I mean Dwer shuts it down "temporarily"?

A dispach from the War On Taxes battle front.

2007-02-12T17:23:00.000-06:00

This, from the Tax Slayers hands, to you. (My first "bleg" - sort of)

"There are two meetings this week that would be really helpful if any of you could show up for a little while.

Tonight: City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers-Water issues

Tomorrow Night: County Board Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Board Room Committee set up for downsized board. The Executive committee isn't listening to us peons that pay the bill."

Some hot points from a letter being given to all board members concerning tomorrows executive committee meeting:

"To date, Chairman Dwyer and the Executive Committee have refused to allow the voice of the county’s citizens to be heard by the full board, and we are now asking that each individual supervisor use their position to bring these matters before the board as a whole.

Additionally, it has been brought to our attention that at the next board meeting, Supervisor Harenda will be introducing three amendments; to maintain the current Waukesha County Code that each supervisor must serve on one standing committee; to reduce the standing committees from 7 to 5 people; and to merge Park and Land Use with Public Works."
Here's my question, will we be able to check the vote after all is said and done, and see just who can still claim the title "conservative", and who will proudly wear the moniker "Rino"?

YORK OUTED!!!

2007-02-09T16:01:00.000-06:00

Alas, the rabbit is finally caught. I think he'll sneak in somewhere soon. You just can't stop your creative juices. You can ignore them for awhile, but you just can't stop em. The next game, "where's Dennis", cause you know he's gotta do some venting in some form or another, sooner or later. Or am I just dreaming?

Doyle - I mean Dwyer appoints "lefty" to supposedly "Right" board.

2007-02-07T19:55:00.000-06:00

Spring City lets us know that "Smokin Joe" Vitale gets appointed to the county boards 24th seat. Well, so much for a "Conservative" board representing a "Conservative" county. Oh wait, don't tell me, let me guess, Smokin Joe's not a Socialist, he's a non-partisan. Hay Board members, if you want Smokin Joe's support for any increase in spending, just label it a caring, concerned, fair expenditure.

WHAT!!!!!!

2007-02-05T17:28:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow's windchill will be about 10 degrees warmer than today, and schools will be closed! WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TODAY?!?!?! Way to go Schmidt.

Lufter's letter

2007-02-02T05:22:00.000-06:00

Fox Heads got Lufter's complete letter posted for those of you unlucky enough to only have access to the Journal. Good thing I didn't attempt it, could you imagine the butcher job I would have done with the spelling? Yeesh.

"Equal time"?

2007-02-01T17:36:00.000-06:00

Page 2 of today’s upcoming parent teacher conference announcement sent home with one of our kids is a letter from Superintendent David Schmidt. He gives 3(only 3) “causes” for needing budget cuts:
1 - State mandated revenue limits.
2 - Transportation cost increases.
3 - Utility increases.
4 - Increases in teacher benefit packages
5 - Increases in teacher pay. (raises for taking extra college courses)
6 - Teacher’s union’s refusal to put students needs before union teachers needs.
7-thru-70- Pretty much everything in Lufters letter in the Freeman today. (Sorry, I can’t seem to link it.)

Wait, that’s more than 3. Oh yea….. huh, Schmidt's fax machine must have blanked out the rest. Here’s my question, will the Taxpayers Alliance against Everything be allowed “equal access”? What do you say “smoking Joe”, is your pal Schmidt “fair” as well as “concerned”?

Thanks Kramer, now look at what we have to deal with….

2007-01-31T15:50:00.000-06:00

Look out people in Waukesha counties 24th district. Joe A Vitale may be your next rep. For a hint at where he stands, check out today’s “your views” section in the Freeman. Hay Joe, as for your “points”….
1 - We have paid, are paying, and will continue to pay. It’s called “Taxes”. DUH!
2 - I’m all for supporting our “future”, just not the teacher’s union’s pocket books. And by your logic, if you support the troops in Iraq, you're also against what congress is trying to do by cutting the funding, and you support the Pres 100%. (burn!)
3 - How much of this is due to the folks at the “Tax Payers Alliance Against Everything”? BOO-YAH!
4 - I’m all for paying for my kids future, just not the teachers benefit package.
5 - If you’re “concerned”, does that make you right?
6 - what’s your reference?
7 - “Tax Payers Alliance Against Everything”, sounds cool, where do I join?
8 - This is why every seat counts, in every election.
9 - Well, there is no point 9, I’m just on a roll.

Does “smoking Joe” blog?

Antiprotest?

2007-01-30T19:12:00.000-06:00

Just when I'm beginning to think that Americans just don't understand what it means for a country to be at war, some Jarhead shows me that yes, a few Americans do care. You want to tell Hanoi Jane and her socialist comrads to take a hike? Send a little love to the troops. Semper Fi to Jarhead's Firing Range for the link toLubbock Marine Parents.

Do you hear something?

2007-01-30T18:49:00.000-06:00

What was that? Did you hear something? Is that thunder in the distance, maybe tanks on the move? Whatever it is, big spending Liberals won’t like it! Look out for an upcoming “piece” in the Freeman (?), written by the Taxpayers League chieftain, Lufter. I don’t know when, I don’t know how, (I’m not that connected) but I do know why. Cause our stinken taxes are too stinken high, that’s why!

Halloween Peppers?

2007-01-30T17:08:00.000-06:00

One of my Kiddos decides to carve a face into one of the peppers I’m getting ready to stuff. No dear, no need this time, the garlic alone will keep the Vampires away for now, yeesh.

His first Government credit card?

2007-01-30T16:39:00.000-06:00

Mayor Urkels return from Washington reminds me of those stolen credit card commercials where the teen says “I don’t care what it costs, it’s not like I’m paying for it” (or something like that). He’s got plenty of ideas and plenty of Gov. grant money to cover them. Great.

Big vote, does anyone care?

2007-01-30T16:23:00.000-06:00

I wonder if anyone cares about an upcoming vote at the county board on consolidating some of the meetings. I do, but since Waukesha can no longer be called a Conservative Juggernaut will there be any outcry of this whole “efficiency” thang goes nowhere? For my part, I say ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK!!!!!

Darryl E on fire!

2007-01-29T17:36:00.000-06:00

Is it just me or has Mr. E been on fire lately?

Big-K soon kia?

2007-01-29T17:25:00.000-06:00

Darryl E announces the possibility of Walmart buying some land for another store at the corner of 164 and West ave. That'll put the Big-K on the big chopping block, and no amount of advertising will help.

Pinko protesters

2007-01-28T21:39:00.000-06:00

I fully support every dumba** morons right to protest "the war". I also expect these same dumba** morons to accept the consequences of their actions. What ticked me off this weekend was Hanoi Janes' claim that she was vilified for her "speaking her mind"years ago. No you socialist pinko moron, you were being held accountable for the aid and comfort you gave the enemy during the Vietnam war. We gave ourselves for your right to protest, so protest away, fool. Cross the line and aid the enemy, and pay the consequences you moron.

Big K?

2007-01-28T21:34:00.000-06:00

How soon before the K-mart on sunset closes? It's been years since any major traffic has been seen there. I think the key to a turnaround is advertising. Or is it too late?

The next prez?

2007-01-28T21:31:00.000-06:00

I do not believe that our next President has made himself known just yet. He may by out there already, he just hasn't caught the medias eye. Good for him. Let the present bunch of fools cut each other up, than slide in for the kill.

Apprenti

2007-01-28T21:29:00.000-06:00

I'm rather disappointed with this season, for many reasons. I can't even seem to force myself to be interested.

Where are the crossing guards?

2007-01-25T17:36:00.000-06:00

Has the city budget been so affected by the latest snow “storm” as to no longer have money to post crossing guards in even the most dangerous crossings? In between E College ave and Wright St, on N East Ave I’ve come across children ambling thru traffic, without a care. To and fro, back and forth. 50’ to the south is a traffic light, so the children can cross safely there. 20’ to the North is a “pedestrian crossing” sign. But for some reason the kids just walk into the street without concern for traffic or safety. Where are the crossing guards? Where are the police? Where’s the Mayor? What…..what…..WHAT!!!! Those are COLLEGE STUDENTS?!?!? CARROLL COLLEGE STUDENTS!?!?! Geez, the common sense courses must be “off campus”.

Folkbums list

2007-01-22T18:25:00.000-06:00

1-The Desert Flip-Flopper
2-The Yankee Adulterer
3-The Mormon Flip-Flopper
4-The Southern Adulterer
5-Kansas's Second Least-Popular Senator
6-The Texas Libertarian
7-Tommy!
8-Duncan Hunter
According to Folkbums R&R this is the Republican field for the Presidency (aside from Huckabee)......pretty funny! I don't have much to say on national politics, but this is an interesting look into the other sides views.

Apprentice week 3

2007-01-21T20:49:00.000-06:00

Didn't catch it this time, "bill night" - yippee. Actually, the 2 minutes I did see were pretty lame. Who was fired?

More on "the board"

2007-01-20T17:02:00.000-06:00

If Mr. Dwyer wants to "restore" public faith in the county board, he should take the lead in Harandas attempts to make the board "more efficient". Revisit the "downsizing" thang. Make a real attempt to appear the "Conservative" leader. Stop acting like King Henry on his majestic throne and start acting like the "conservative" county board chairman of a "Conservative" county. Dang, I'm using the word conservative and its not even close to election time.

Kramers seat STILL open?

2007-01-20T16:51:00.000-06:00

Darryl E reminds us (via Spring City) that Kramers 24th seat is still up for grabs. I wonder why? My guess is that everyone expects Doyle - I mean Dwyer to just appoint "his man" anyway so why apply? Do you have to be retired to be appointed to the board, or just a Doyle - I mean Dwyer boot lick? What do you think, shall Sancho run?

TROY BOY IS BACK!!!!

2007-01-20T11:28:00.000-06:00

Spring City alerted me to signs of life at Rendezvouz with destiny. Good to see you again Troy.

"Sounds like Freedom"

2007-01-19T20:37:00.000-06:00

Waukesha Winter Jamboree goes off with a bang, and I loved it! The fireworks show at South High were fantastic. We were able to get right under the blasts and the sounds reminded me of what an ol colonel told me after I complained about a bunch of f-16's hitting their afterburners right over us. He squinted his eyes, looked at me and said "sounds like freedom to me", than walked away.

Asian Badger says HI!

2007-01-19T20:26:00.000-06:00

The Asian Badger sets out the welcome mat for ol Sancho, and I thank him. His welcome forces me to answer some questions. Yup, I am a former Jarhead. Yup, I am a male. (unless the post makes alot of sense, than more than likely "lady" had something to do with it) Yup my fonts too big. (but my eyes don't mind - and I hope yours don't either.) And yup, I don't seem to post much. Mostly because I have WAY more than 1.5 kids, and I have to fight them off for whatever "board time"I can get. So to all of you, welcome, forgive the spelling, and thank you for your time.

TC says Hi!

2007-01-17T05:30:00.000-06:00

Okay, now I'm confused. The Thoughtful Conservative gave Fox head and myself a shout out yesterday, so it seems I actually have more than two readers!!!! Now what am I supposed to do? (By the way, thank you TC)

American Idol????

2007-01-16T19:55:00.000-06:00

Lady wonders why I don't watch American Idol. Why should I, if I want to see someone make a fool of themselves every time they step up to the mike, all I have to do is look out for Slick Willy! (Yea, you know who I mean!)

Fox Head brewerys latest flaver!

2007-01-16T19:36:00.000-06:00

Spring City welcomes Fox Head to "Sha Town" blogging, cool! I just wish some Socialist Pinko would climb on....are there any "pink" bloggers out their? Or am I going to have to settle for
New Berlins Gallagher?

Apprenti 2 (a bit late)

2007-01-16T19:22:00.000-06:00

It's been two days so most of the episode is less than a memory, but I'll try. The wrong person was fired! The project manager of the losing team should have been the one to go. She allowed the "squeaky wheel" to not only "get the grease", but to throw it on everyone in the room.
What was done right?
- Not much outside of one team won.

What was done wrong?
- Just about everyone on the losing team let their fear of being labeled a “hater” cause them to lose.

Lessen for me?
- Don’t allow whining, obnoxious, load and proud subcontractors kill the job.

Okay, my apologies to the Mayor

2007-01-14T08:02:00.000-06:00

It was unfair of me to compare Urkel to Gallaghar in the last post, at least Mayor Urkel has tact.

New Berlin Pinko can't stand the light.

2007-01-13T21:35:00.000-06:00

New Berlins Gallagher, in typical Socialist fashion strikes at those who bring Truth to light. Funny how Liberals consider Truth spoken a personal attack. If you don't want to be called a land grabber, don't grab land. Sounds simple enough. Hay Matt, if he's pink, call him pink. And why the heck does this pinko remind me of our own Mayor Urkel?

Teen Center makes changes.....for the better?

2007-01-11T20:46:00.000-06:00

Waukesha's teen center is changing its focus. I may sound good, but I'm not convinced. Apparently an "epiphany" is what they call it. I was just turned off by the article because of it's "risen from the muck" attitude. Maybe they should acknowledge their past with a little more respect. If the teens didn't feel comfortable going, there wouldn't be a teen center. My advice, (as if it mattered) just don't turn it into a "little church", you might wind up with only church kids, and no "sinners". I for one am not only glad, but proud that Jesus hung with the "bad ones". Well....maybe they'll at least change the answering machine message.

Heavy sigh.....

2007-01-11T20:36:00.000-06:00

Well since no one else seems to have the stones to say it, Bush looked like a loser last night. I wasn't able to watch more than a few minutes of the speech, so I didn't catch much of what was said. What I saw, was a leader who's team had lost big. Yea, the Republicans lost big, now Bush has to pay. I still have yet to hear any of the Republican money machine admit any part in the last election fiasco, so I guess nothing was learned.

Conan "cuts spending"!

2007-01-11T05:10:00.000-06:00

When Conan said he would cut spending, everyone thought he was going to cut government spending. What he was trying to say was that he was going to cut citizen spending (by having them pay for everyone's healthcare). Yea, that accent always messed me up too. Hey, I thought he was Republican? Must be one of them "New Republicans" huh? (I wonder why I haven't seen much of this on the blogs?)

"Interpolation"

2007-01-08T18:43:00.000-06:00

What the snap is "Interpolation"? It's on my 4th graders math test, so I'll assume it has something to do with numbers. Geez am I feeling old again.

For the record...

2007-01-07T21:36:00.000-06:00

Thompson doesn't have a chanceto get to the White House, unless it's as Vice-Pres. He just doesn't have "the Look". Sad to say, in today's world, "the Look" means just as much as actual stands on issues.

"Tent City"

2007-01-07T21:18:00.000-06:00

I've lived in a "Tent City", what Trump offers up is not "Tent City". Actually what he's giving the losing team is a great chance to get their act together, if they could just stop whining.

What was done right?
-Winning team put their back into menial tasks
-Everyone seemed to give 110%
What was done wrong?
-Losing team’s leader seamed to give no clear direction.
-Losing team’s leader wasn’t aware of “weak links”.
Lesson for me to learn:
-Be more than willing to push a broom, swing a sledge, or push a dump cart when needed.
-Don’t be too into the whole “Boss” thang.
-Be aware of all workers talents, and help them utilize them.
-If the boss puts me into “Tent City”, stop the whining, and start planning the next time.

If you haven't guessed, I'm a fan of apprentice, even though I think Trump is a dweeb. Maybe next week I'll remember the team names! (Some fan huh?)

Geez kid, give me a break!

2007-01-06T09:24:00.000-06:00

South student stumps Slick with policy question. Cripes kid, he just started this gig, you can't expect him to know where he stands on an issue yet can you?

My fourth grade spelling champion

2007-01-03T20:26:00.000-06:00

She's better than spell-check! (She helped me with the last post - I stink at spelling, just ask her.)

Look out “Mad Town”, here he comes!!!!

2007-01-03T19:28:00.000-06:00

He’s made the call (finally), and he’s making his move. Hey Chris, I hear Doyle – I mean Dwyer needs a new thorn in his side!

Gore at the door.

2006-12-31T19:34:00.000-06:00

Two Heroes reminds me of "the former next president's" end of the world movie. I can't say that I agree with most of what Gore pushes, or with 99.99% of the "science" used. But I have to respect the willingness to stand up in the face of opposition and speak ones mind. Also I do think we need to be the kind of stewards of this blue planet we are called to be. (Dang - I sound like a tree hugger!)

Wormhole dispatch alert!

2006-12-31T15:18:00.000-06:00

A letter on next years history, found under the Christmas tree from Father time. (“Father time” and the “new years baby” are one and the same, the old man just jumps the hole and starts anew – lucky dog) I can't credit Santa with a "Wormhole dispatch" because he uses an artificial hole generated by Rudolph's red nose.
- Schimel becomes “Waukesha’s McCann” because of a pattern of plea bargains, early releases, and non-charges.
- Waukesha’s secret water deal falls through, water rates skyrocket, state steps in.
- Sancho is exposed by boot lick blogger
- Slick Willy doesn’t get married, so all the stress and strain by the republican money machine getting him elected is considered wasted. (think about it)
- Ultra conservatives (that’s what conservative Republicans are called) try to start own party, are squashed by Republican money machine and Democrats enjoy the show.
- U.S. military personal die in North Korea, nothing substantial is done about it.

HAZAAA!!!

2006-12-29T21:16:00.000-06:00

Ol Broad tells us that "sodamn insane" is no more!! I wonder who's worried if the rope hurt too much? Not me!!