Should All Wisconsin Taxpayers Be Forced To Pay For Recall Election?

[Greenbeard]

Take all the folks who signed the recall petition and divide the cost equally among them.

Sounds fair to me.

Sounds fair to you? In the United States, citizens are free to exercise their rights to petition for redress of grievances and vote without fear of reprisal from political opponents, should those opponents gain control of the organs of government. We don't let our government target people--for signing a petition, casting a vote, or running for an office--simply because they lost.

Were you raised in the Communist bloc or something?

 

[paulitician]

Take all the folks who signed the recall petition and divide the cost equally among them.

Sounds fair to me.

Sounds fair to you? In the United States, citizens are free to exercise their rights to petition for redress of grievances and vote without fear of reprisal from political opponents, should those opponents gain control of the organs of government. We don't let our government target people--for signing a petition, casting a vote, or running for an office--simply because they lost.

Were you raised in the Communist bloc or something?

Unions,Democrats, and Soros should do the right thing and reimburse Wisconsin Taxpayers. This is their farce.

 

[Clementine]

Didn't quite answer the question. Do you support all Wisconsin Taxpayers paying for the Recall Election or not?

Yes, the provision is in their state constitution.

Fair enough. I admit i'm not quite up to snuff on the Wisconsin State Constitution.

That still doesn't make it fair, especially considering that the majority want to keep Walker.

 

[blackhawk]

I think this is a fair & important question. We all know Unions,Democrats, and George Soros are behind the Recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. So should all Wisconsin Taxpayers be forced to fund it?

I didn't support the Iraq war but I dam sure had to help pay for it.

I don't support Obamacare and I will have to help pay for that if it's upheld is paying to pay for stuff you don't support fair no but that's just part of life.

 

[paulitician]

Yes, the provision is in their state constitution.

Fair enough. I admit i'm not quite up to snuff on the Wisconsin State Constitution.

That still doesn't make it fair, especially considering that the majority want to keep Walker.

Oh you're right. I don't support forcing all Wisconsin Taxpayers to fund this.

 

[Mr.Nick]

I think Unions,Democrats, and Soros should search their souls and consider reimbursing Wisconsin Taxpayers for this Recall. Especially in these tough times. I hope they do the right thing.

Democrats are expensive little shits....

They're nothing more than drains on society - this is painfully clear on this whole Walker fiasco...

Progressives fucked up the capitol, now they're costing the people of Wisconsin more money with this recall bullshit (which Walker is going to clearly win) of course when Walker wins they will be back at the capitol destroying it again.

These "people" (democrats, unions etc) are fucking disgusting and belong in prison...

These socialist progressives have be a violent disgusting problem since the 60's...

Shame on them for making humans look like a bunch of dirty apes...

 

[gallantwarrior]

Of course it's not right considering the entire dog and pony show was entirely political. But until the people demand reform of the system, it won't happen. And if their demands are ignored, then they need to pro-actively work to remove the non-responsive representatives from office.
Unfortunately, our system is chock full of bullshit like this. Take for example the way the environmentalists manage to file suit after frivolous lawsuit to stall or even stop anything they don't like. If we could get tort reform passed so that the loser pays, it would go a long way towards improving the tort system.

 

[paulitician]

I think Unions,Democrats, and Soros should search their souls and consider reimbursing Wisconsin Taxpayers for this Recall. Especially in these tough times. I hope they do the right thing.

Democrats are expensive little shits....

They're nothing more than drains on society - this is painfully clear on this whole Walker fiasco...

Progressives fucked up the capitol, now they're costing the people of Wisconsin more money with this recall bullshit (which Walker is going to clearly win) of course when Walker wins they will be back at the capitol destroying it again.

These "people" (democrats, unions etc) are fucking disgusting and belong in prison...

These socialist progressives have be a violent disgusting problem since the 60's...

Shame on them for making humans look like a bunch of dirty apes...

Don't be so sure about then returning to the Capitol. If Walker kicks their asses, they're in deep shit. The Democratic Party in Wisconsin could be in trouble for a long time over this. This really could be disastrous for them. I think they'll deeply regret picking this unnecessary fight. Especially after Wisconsin Taxpayers see the check Unions/Democrats are leaving them on this. Pissed off Taxpayers don't forget.

 

[McDowell's]

There used to be a fairly common belief that people should pay the consequences of their decisions. The people of Wisconsin ultimately decide the rules by which their state is run, and are therefore responsible for the outcome when those rules are followed. Maybe now they will learn their lesson and change the circumstances under which less than 10% of the population can force an outcome on the other 90%.

So yes, paulitician, they should all pay.

 

[PoliticalChic]

I think this is a fair & important question. We all know Unions,Democrats, and George Soros are behind the Recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. So should all Wisconsin Taxpayers be forced to fund it?

1. Short answer, "Yes." I'm sorry we don't have the "recall" process here in NY.

2. I've disagreed with Walker about collective bargaining right from the start.
I see this as the constitutional right of assembly...

3. ...especially since the union has no right to strike. Therefore, union demands notwithstanding, it is the public officials who rubber stamp the demands who are at fault.

4. That being said...my vote would be to keep the governor in office.

 

[Amelia]

Yes, all of us here should have to pay for it.

And then after this nightmare is over maybe we'll change the law to stop frivolous recall attempts.

Can't wait for Wednesday. Well, actually, absentee ballots will still be counted if they are received by Friday, but hopefully we'll have a decisive result before that.

 

[paulitician]

There used to be a fairly common belief that people should pay the consequences of their decisions. The people of Wisconsin ultimately decide the rules by which their state is run, and are therefore responsible for the outcome when those rules are followed. Maybe now they will learn their lesson and change the circumstances under which less than 10% of the population can force an outcome on the other 90%.

So yes, paulitician, they should all pay.

You make a valid point. But i still think it's wrong. I really would like to see Unions,Democrats, and Soros step up and reimburse the State. It would be an honorable gesture on their part. I hope they consider it.

 

[McDowell's]

There used to be a fairly common belief that people should pay the consequences of their decisions. The people of Wisconsin ultimately decide the rules by which their state is run, and are therefore responsible for the outcome when those rules are followed. Maybe now they will learn their lesson and change the circumstances under which less than 10% of the population can force an outcome on the other 90%.

So yes, paulitician, they should all pay.

You make a valid point. But i still think it's wrong. I really would like to see Unions,Democrats, and Soros step up and reimburse the State. It would be an honorable gesture on their part. I hope they consider it.

Well, at least as far as the unions are concerned, they are premised on doing the opposite of what you suggest.

 

[Amelia]

I think this is a fair & important question. We all know Unions,Democrats, and George Soros are behind the Recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. So should all Wisconsin Taxpayers be forced to fund it?

1. Short answer, "Yes." I'm sorry we don't have the "recall" process here in NY.

2. I've disagreed with Walker about collective bargaining right from the start.
I see this as the constitutional right of assembly...

3. ...especially since the union has no right to strike. Therefore, union demands notwithstanding, it is the public officials who rubber stamp the demands who are at fault.

4. That being said...my vote would be to keep the governor in office.

Re #3, part of the problem with public unions here was that even though they had no right to strike, they did anyway. Sickouts, refusal to do anything "extra" (which included writing recommendations for college-bound students), etc. The law against organized work stoppages was basically unenforced/unenforceable.

Our public unions' political power was so great that they would confidently wait out any attempt at reasonable, budget-conscious contract resolutions - sometimes working without contracts for years as the media made periodic reports about their long-suffering.

It was an untenable situation.

 

[thereisnospoon]

I think this is a fair & important question. We all know Unions,Democrats, and George Soros are behind the Recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. So should all Wisconsin Taxpayers be forced to fund it?

Nope. The unions and out of state people who poured money into this forced recall should be responsible for covering the cost of the election.

 

[thereisnospoon]

I think this is a fair & important question. We all know Unions,Democrats, and George Soros are behind the Recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. So should all Wisconsin Taxpayers be forced to fund it?

I didn't support the Iraq war but I dam sure had to help pay for it.

Non sequitur. Try again.

 

[paulitician]

There used to be a fairly common belief that people should pay the consequences of their decisions. The people of Wisconsin ultimately decide the rules by which their state is run, and are therefore responsible for the outcome when those rules are followed. Maybe now they will learn their lesson and change the circumstances under which less than 10% of the population can force an outcome on the other 90%.

So yes, paulitician, they should all pay.

You make a valid point. But i still think it's wrong. I really would like to see Unions,Democrats, and Soros step up and reimburse the State. It would be an honorable gesture on their part. I hope they consider it.

Well, at least as far as the unions are concerned, they are premised on doing the opposite of what you suggest.

Maybe they'll surprise me? Call me a dreamer i guess.

 

[bodecea]

I think this is a fair & important question. We all know Unions,Democrats, and George Soros are behind the Recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. So should all Wisconsin Taxpayers be forced to fund it?

Yes...all CA taxpayers had to pay for Davis' recall....and we got Ah-nold to boot.

 

[McDowell's]

You make a valid point. But i still think it's wrong. I really would like to see Unions,Democrats, and Soros step up and reimburse the State. It would be an honorable gesture on their part. I hope they consider it.

Well, at least as far as the unions are concerned, they are premised on doing the opposite of what you suggest.

Maybe they'll surprise me? Call me a dreamer i guess.

Lol, if that is your dream, it must be chemically enhanced...

 

[thereisnospoon]

Take all the folks who signed the recall petition and divide the cost equally among them.

Sounds fair to me.

Sounds fair to you? In the United States, citizens are free to exercise their rights to petition for redress of grievances and vote without fear of reprisal from political opponents, should those opponents gain control of the organs of government. We don't let our government target people--for signing a petition, casting a vote, or running for an office--simply because they lost.

Were you raised in the Communist bloc or something?

i must take issue.
For example, when our federal government inserts itself into the business of picking winners and losers, your argument comes into serious question.
I think the time has come for serious adjustment to our way of doing things.
Too often people are left powerless to have input in things that directly affect them. Instead of government working FOR the people, the people are VICTIMS of government.