Saturday, October 13, 2018

Trump Behind 9/11?

This reporter has come into possession of explosive news concerning the 9/11 tragedy.  It appears that Donal Trump played a big part in getting those planes to slam into the twin towers.  His motive?  The twin towers were taller than his Trump Tower.  That just wouldn't do.  For months, Trump worked with his Saudi friends to make this day possible.  They rehearsed and rehearsed and rehearsed.  On the big day, Donald Trump gave each of the "co-conspirators" a smooch on the cheek.  Then he beat it out of town. 

True?  It wouldn't surprise me.

Friday, October 12, 2018

The Holiday Train is again ready to light up Wisconsin in 2018

From JSOnline:

Lainey Seyler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 4:20 p.m. CT Oct. 11, 2018 | Updated 5:08 p.m. CT Oct. 11, 2018



The 20th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is rolling through Wisconsin again this year, bringing cheer, Santa and live music at every stop.

 The 14-car train decorated with thousands of lights will make stops in 13 Wisconsin communities in early December. Each stop lasts 30 minutes and features a concert from the Sam Roberts Band.

 The event is free, but CP encourages attendees to bring nonperishable foods to donate to local food banks. There are no rides available, but the train is free to see.


Here are the stops in Wisconsin:

Dec. 6

7:20 p.m.: Amtrak Depot, 9900 East Exploration Ct., Sturtevant
8:35 p.m.: Amtrak Depot, 433 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee

Dec. 7

4:15 p.m.: Harwood Avenue crossing, Wauwatosa
5:45 p.m.: Level Crossing at Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland
6:55 p.m.: Silver Lake Street, north side of the tracks, Oconomowoc
7:55 p.m.: Brandt-Quirk Park parking lot (ball diamond), adjacent to track, Watertown
9:05 p.m.:  Amtrak Depot, Columbus

Dec. 8

1:15 p.m.: 400 West Oneida Street, Amtrak Station, Portage
2:45 p.m.:  100 La Crosse Street, Amtrak Depot, Wisconsin Dells
4:15 p.m.:  Division Street railway crossing, Mauston
5:30 p.m.: 205 North Superior Avenue, Amtrak Depot, Tomah
6:40 p.m.: Corner of South Water Street and Milwaukee Street, Sparta
8:45 p.m.: Amtrak Station, 601 Saint Andrew Street, La crosse


See more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/2018/10/11/holiday-train-again-ready-light-up-wisconsin-2018-20th/1606352002/

Shorewood High cancels 'To Kill a Mockingbird'; critics planned protest over use of racial slur

From JSOnline:

When Shorewood High School chose "To Kill a Mockingbird" as this year's annual fall play, it seemed a relevant commentary on the times.

Based on the Harper Lee classic about a white southern lawyer defending an innocent black man in the 1930s, it is a story about segregation and racism, a broken criminal justice system and the sacrifices of those who would stand up for what is right.

But Lee's book, which has been banned by many schools across the country, remains as controversial today as it did when she wrote it. On Thursday, just hours before the curtain was to go up, Shorewood canceled the production in response to a planned protest over the use of the 'N' word in some scenes.

News of a protest had circulated on social media early in the day.  And by mid-afternoon, Superintendent Bryan Davis pulled the plug, saying the district should have done a better job engaging the community "about the sensitivity of this performance."

"We’ve concluded that the safest option is to cancel the play," Davis said in a statement.

The decision has angered and disappointed students and parents on both sides of the debate.

"That was never our request. We asked for the word to be omitted," said Patience Phillips, the mother of three African-American students involved in the protest.

"I understand that the children put a lot of work into this play," she said. "This doesn't create dialogue. It causes more of a division."



I agree with the cancellation of the play.  We have no right to edit someone else's work.  Today it's the n-word; tomorrow it's the freedom word.

Corruption

Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,

In regards to making City of Racine - a "City of Choice" -

See RJT: "Making Racine the region's "Community of Choice"


I suggest:

1. Fairly assessing Cory and Rebecca Masons lakefront house at 3907 Lighthouse Drive - from the low ball assessment of $400,000 to $ 800,000 Plus, so that they pay their fair share - see:


2. Firing (generally and regularly)  incompetent and part time City Attorney (Geneva Village Judge) Scott Letteney - see: 


3. Defending Alderperson Sandy Weidner for doing the job she was elected to do - payimg her complete legal bills - and having generally questionably competent Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave demand his removal!


Until then - it is clear that general incompetence and malfeasance is in charge of City of Racine!
Sincerely, Tim & Cindy
 
 

WSJ Editorial

Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,

When even the Madison based Wisconsin State Journal is calling a Racine County Judge -  unbalanced and acting outside the bounds of his authority - it is time to end the charade - and *FIRE* City Attorney Scott Letteney and stop the purely political persecution of Alderperson Sandy Weidner.

From WSJ:
The very fact that a court case exists should not be shrouded in secrecy — especially when it centers on a modest request for city documents under Wisconsin’s open records law.
Racine Ald. Sandy Weidner asked for slides from a presentation her city attorney, Scott Letteney, had shown at a closed-door meeting with city officials last year. Many of the slides contained emails Weidner had sent, using her city email account. Letteney thought information in the emails should have been kept confidential, and he wanted a city ethics panel to review whether Weidner’s transparency violated city rules.
Letteney refused Weidner’s request for the records, prompting Weidner’s legal challenge.
Enter Judge Gasiorkiewicz. Rather than rule on the merits of the case in public, he sealed the case from public view. It still doesn’t show up, for example, on a public website providing citizens with information about court cases. And, oddly, one of Gasiorkiewicz’s rationales for all this secrecy is to protect Weidner’s privacy, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
But Weidner is the one who wants the documents released. It makes no sense to suggest her privacy is being protected. And it certainly should make the public wonder what exactly Racine officials are trying to hide.
https://madison.com/wsj/opinion/editorial/racine-county-judge-goes-overboard-with-secrecy/article_535ef24d-114d-511d-b957-35e2b8c413f6.html
Stop hiding the truth - Stop protecting an incompetent part-time City Attorney, Scott Letteney,  - and STOP persecuting Alderperson Sandy Weidner  who was just performing her duties as an Alderperson.
Sincerely,
Tim & Cindy

Four for Fridays!

Good morning everyone I am so sorry for the last two weeks of not posting Four for Fridays. I have been down sick with the flu and I am getting a little better each day. I just hope everyone stays nice and warm. Here are your questions.

1) Are you ready for this nasty cold weather?

2) What temperature would you rather have all year long?

3) Do you try to stay inside when it is cold outside?

4) Do you have your car ready for the cold weather?

Have a nice weekend and stay warm!

MTP Relocation Promises

Dear Board of County Supervisors,

It is very disconcerting when MTP Village President (David DeGroot) and Board Members completely abrogate their promises, contracts, policies, and procedures; which it has previously delivered/instituted in dealing with Residents - especially in relation to the proposed Foxconn Development; to deal in bad faith with displaced Residents, especially in regards to those with disabilities/fixed incomes/minors.

To Wit:
FORMER MT. PLEASANT OFFICIALS CALL FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS TO BE REINSTATED FOR FOXCONN FAMILY - CONDEMN CRUEL BROKEN PROMISES
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Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
We, the below signed, have come together with our combined years of public service to urge the village board to do the right thing and deliver the promised relocation package to Sean McFarlane and his family.
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater

Playing fair and by the rules is something which the questionably legal government of MTP, which often operate in violation of State Statutes in regards to Open Meeting and Records laws - just seems unable to adhere to.

So why can't MTP Government operate transparently, truthfully, and adhere to State Statutes?

And why Isn't Brad Schimel and his moribund WI AG office prosecuting frequent offenders of WI State Statutes such as MTP Village President Dave DeGroot and (retiring) Chief of Police Tim Zarzecki?

How can Foxconn CEO Terry Gou expect MTP Government to deal in good faith with him when MTP Government has already shown a proclivity to cheat and beat Residents by breaking previously agreed upon contracts and promises?

Sincerely,

Tim & Cindy

Dear Village Board

Dear Village Board,

It is very disconcerting when the Village President (David DeGroot) and Board Members completely abrogate their promises, contracts, policies, and procedures; which it has previously delivered/instituted in dealing with Residents - especially in relation to the proposed Foxconn Development; to deal in bad faith with displaced Residents, especially in regards to those with disabilities/fixed incomes/minors.

To Wit:
FORMER MT. PLEASANT OFFICIALS CALL FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS TO BE REINSTATED FOR FOXCONN FAMILY - CONDEMN CRUEL BROKEN PROMISES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
We, the below signed, have come together with our combined years of public service to urge the village board to do the right thing and deliver the promised relocation package to Sean McFarlane and his family.
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater

Playing fair and by the rules is something which the questionably legal government of MTP, which often operate in violation of State Statutes in regards to Open Meeting and Records laws - just seems unable to adhere to.

So why can't MTP Government operate transparently, truthfully, and adhere to State Statutes?

And why Isn't Brad Schimel and his moribund WI AG office prosecuting frequent offenders of WI State Statutes such as MTP Village President Dave DeGroot and (retiring) Chief of Police Tim Zarzecki?

How can Foxconn CEO Terry Gou expect MTP Government to deal in good faith with him when MTP Government has already shown a proclivity to cheat and beat Residents by breaking previously agreed upon contracts and promises?

Sincerely,

Tim & Cindy


FORMER MT. PLEASANT OFFICIALS CALL FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS TO BE REINSTATED FOR FOXCONN FAMILY - CONDEMN CRUEL BROKEN PROMISES

A Better Mount Pleasant Sends:

Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
We, the below signed, have come together with our combined years of public service to urge the village board to do the right thing and deliver the promised relocation package to Sean McFarlane and his family.
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater

Open Blog - Friday


That dog's smile is better than mine.

Bice: Brad Schimel's Wisconsin Justice Department launched probe of a former staffer after he criticized the agency in a news story

From JSOnline:

Attorney General Brad Schimel really doesn't like criticism. 

His agency went after an ex-assistant attorney general last year after he made critical remarks in the Journal Sentinel over a deal the Department of Justice had struck with a polluter. 

Schimel's office said it was looking into whether the retiree — Thomas Dawson, long the state's top environmental lawyer — provided confidential information to the press.

Read more:  https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/daniel-bice/2018/10/11/ag-brad-schimels-office-launched-probe-retiree-over-criticism-news-story/1588482002/

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Dear Madame Zoltar

Hello, my mixed nuts!  How are you?  Thr weather can't seem to stay out of the 80's.  Woo-hoo!  Day before yesterrrdaywas hot as hell.I was running the a/c - in October!  There's some global warming for you  The scientists who study such things say that we're at a turning point.  Soon, it won't matter what we do.  Global warming will continue no matter what.

Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are playing like some second string team.  If Aaron Rodgers misses any more games, he should refund the team.  And what's up with their field goal kicker?  0 for 4.  My Lord.

Big news in the Irregular Football League: the Mighty Bears are now on top, having beaten the Half-Astrophysicists.  My defeat of the Half-Astrophysicists has been called the blowout of the week:


The Orbliterators are one space above bottom.  C'mon, Mr. OrbsCorbs, get your team moving!

The Journal Times carried an article sometime in the past week that looked at Mr. Cory Mason's first year as mayor.  Ha-ha!   All that he's done is make some speeches and issued a few directives.  Puh-leez, these do not a mayor make.  In fact, it's difficult to take Mr. Mason seriously.  He's more like a teddy-bear.  You want to hug him and squeeze him, but he could never be our leader, could he? 

Here's another wek that Junior hasn't crashed his car.  Hallelujah!  I think that makes 2 or 3 in a row.  Maybe Junior is finally growing up.  Maube he's let whomever to inspect his wads pf clothing.  The leather jacket that Junior wears has never been claimed.  Please give a penny a week to feed and clothe your loved ones.

I finally got an Obama-phone.  I figured I better be able to call home just in case somehting goes wrong with a client.  Or whatever.  It stays off but charged,  Ready Freddy.

Thank you all for reading my blog today.  Tell your relatives and friends.

madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com

The tempoerature is supposed to drop soon.  Get out and enjoy the weather while you can.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

EMINENT DOMAIN ACTIONS FILED AGAINST MT. PLEASANT RESIDENTS WITHOUT VILLAGE BOARD KNOWLEDGE OR APPROVAL

A Better Mount Pleasant Sends:
 
“Jurisdictional offers to take property and remove owners in Foxconn area were signed and filed by hired contractors - official legal actions never discussed with Village Trustees.”
MT. PLEASANT, WI OCTOBER 8, 2018 - On September 24, 2018, Mt. Pleasant village trustees voted to approve the Award of Damages on nine parcels of land representing $4,287,300 which resulted from Jurisdictional Offers signed and filed by contractors with the county clerk on behalf of the village without trustee knowledge or approval.
Five parcels on the agenda, representing $1,309,900 in damages, were the subject of current litigation and a pending restraining order by one family to block an order to vacate their home and business within days.
“Trustees heard from angry residents demanding to know why the village was taking their land and ordering them out of their home,” says Kelly Gallaher, a spokesperson for the local grassroots organization, A Better Mt. Pleasant. “The trustees didn’t seem to understand what was happening or even the meaning of the words being used. As it turns out, the orders had already been filed at the courthouse and never discussed or approved by them prior to that night. This was literally the first time they heard about it.”
Two Jurisdictional Offers were signed and filed in late July by Peter Meisbauer of G.J. Meisbauer, hired by the village to provide relocation services. Meisbauer represented himself in the documents as an “agent for the Village of Mt. Pleasant.” A third Jurisdictional Offer was signed and filed in September by Scott Dellenbach of Terra Ventures, hired by the village to provide property management. Dellenbach represented himself in the document as a “Village of Mt. Pleasant Real Estate Consultant.”
Jurisdictional Offers are the legal filings by a condemning authority which officially notify the occupant of the taking of their property for public use and date of expected occupancy when eminent domain negotiations fail.
“This is an official legal action taken against property owners,” says Gallaher. “These actions are taking place without the knowledge or approval of village trustees. It’s not clear these contractors have the authority to take these actions, but even if they do, why has it not been discussed with village officials?”
A Mt. Pleasant village trustee verified to A Better Mt. Pleasant on Friday, the Jurisdictional Offers which resulted in the Award of Damages voted on by trustees, were never discussed or approved with the Village Board prior to that date.
“What is the point of having elected officials at all? Residents came forward to appeal these actions directly to their local representatives, only to discover they were clueless,” says Gallaher. “Village trustees are required to approve all kinds of purchases and agreements - big and small. Actions to take property valued in the millions of dollars, and to remove people from their homes, seems like something trustees should know about. It makes us wonder exactly who is running this village?”
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A Better Mt. Pleasant is a nonpartisan, community organization dedicated to advancing a fair,
accountable and transparent local government in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

Monday, October 8, 2018

Open Blog - Monday


No mail today.  Your bank might be closed.  Happy Columbus Day

Lodged Objects

Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,

In addition to the proposed legislation concerning LBGQT persons,

See: Amendment would expand LGBTQ protections in the City of Racine
I ask that that the Common Council seriously consider the question of "Lodged Objects"

Especially since Mayor Cory Mason wields Blue fists....

Let Sweden lead  - and Racine follow:

Sweden plans to make sex toys safer because so many people get them stuck in their rectum

"Sex toys are used in the entire world and as far as I know there is no research which can state what is the most common injury. Since these products are used everywhere it is important that the standard now being developed becomes global," explained Anna Sjögren from SIS when contacted by The Local.
The most commonly lodged objects were dildos and butt plugs, which the study by a southern Stockholm hospital found were present in just over 40 percent of cases. In the remainder, a variety of other objects, including candles, bottles and vegetables were found, though the report noted that the incidents leading to the accidents were almost always linked to "sexual pleasure".
Those who sought treatments for lodged objects were disproportionately likely to be male, with a median age of 41, though the total age range spanned from 15 to 92.
What's more, the authors noted that the true figure of sex toy retention was likely even higher than the study suggests, "given reluctance to seek care for a potentially embarrassing condition". They also suggested that a "safety string or adequate-sized stopper" could have prevented many of the affected patients from retaining the items.
The SIS' proposal for sex toy standards will be submitted to the International Organization for Standardization in the hope that it will be adopted by other countries.
"Currently there are no international or Swedish standards for these types of products. Each manufacturer and retailer have their own test methods based on standards and rules from documents with similar material or safety perspective," Sjögren said.
"This works in many cases, but guidelines in the form of a standard can contribute to the quality ensures of the products in general, with requirements on safety, consumer information and risk analysis not only stopping injuries but can lead to a reduced number on incidents."

Sex toys lodged in the rectum is an embarrassment which should not be allowed to go public - and be covered by City provided health insurance.

I am asking that the City Council maintain safeguards and privacy for those that use sex toys and might find themselves in compromising positions from  their use.

City of Racine Attorney Scott Letteney can provide appropriate legal  guidance -

Sincerely,

Tim & Cindy

RDA Loses over $7M

Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,

The 2017 Audited Financial Statement reveals the following:

City of Racine Taxpayers who feel the burn that the ever increasing property taxes and fees imposed by City of Racine Mayors and Alderpersons are becomingly more and more onerous and out of line with the Consumer Price Index, aren’t just imagining that burning feeling – it is real, as the 2017 Audited Financial Statement reveals.

It is just Business as Usual in City of Racine, as the unaccountable Racine Development Authority lost $7,304,144 in TID collections, and passed that cost on to Residential taxpayers – with NO  repayment schedule required – since the Residential taxpayers are on the hook and going to pay – through extortion – aka onerous property taxes, by any other name….

Former Mayor John Dickerts much bally-hooed Tid 18 – Machinery Row was the loss leader – costing taxpayers nearly $7,000,000 – not counting the destruction ,clean up costs and planning time wasted by the RDA in concocting yet another failed plan for the criminally led City of Racine:

Well, well, the spectacularly *FAILED* Machinery Row  Project might actually COST taxpayers $65M when it is all done and settled…. instead of bring in Constructive and Productive Development. Residential Taxpayers will *NEVER* see any tax relief in criminally led Mayor Cory Mason’s Blue Fist Collective!

Meanwhile, Former Mayor John Dickert’s bestest personal friend – Micah Waters – continues to hold onto the former Porter’s Property while refusing to pay the property taxes due and shifting that burden to the much beleagured Residential Taxpayers living in City of Racine. City Officials plan on Residents being deaf, dumb, and blind – and they are correct!


Don't stop Believing.... (the lies of the Corporate Clowns leading Residents into never ending Debt and lies of future City led productive ventures)

Sincerely,

Tim & Cindy