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re: We've created a monster

jgravelle — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:29:47 GMT

You're very kind, sir.

But sincerely, without your help, I could have never become:

the Guy Who Filled in for the Guy Who Fills in for the Guy Who Fills in for Rush Limbaugh.

And anybody who thinks I'm NOT putting that on my next set of business cards don't know me too well...

-jjg

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re: Law enforcement ignores illegal aliens

J. Strupp — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:12:40 GMT

Sounds like a great use of taxpayer dollars. They should have arrested them both and spent thousands getting them deported.

Nevermind that they both probably live under a false social security number but pay social security, state and federal taxes anyway. Now THAT would the bust of a lifetime. Especially if they could get their American born kids sent back too. Or better yet, maybe they could get them turned over to social services once their parents are deported.

How's it go again Kevin?

The "compassionate" right folks!

re: Remember, there is no voter fraud

dad29 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:08:10 GMT

Here's the best part of the article (P.2):

According to news accounts, Women's Voices' voter registration drives have been the subject of complaints by elections officials in numerous states. In May, the North Carolina NAACP accused the organization of a "pattern of massive robo-calls and massive mailings" it said appeared designed to suppress the African American vote

re: Annual Meeting of Franklin School Board this Wednesday

steveegg — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:32:39 GMT

Good luck in just keeping it at 3.77%. Oak Creek-Franklin just passed a 9% levy increase, using the tired excuse that if they don't spend every penny authorized now, they won't be able to continue to spend the additional dollars later.

re: Thanks, J. Gravelle!

jgravelle — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:47:05 GMT

"...don't call us, we'll call you."

That hurts, man.

But the girl at the 900-number keeps telling me the same thing, so I'm kinda used to it.

It was my pleasure, sir...

-jjg

DailyScoff.com

(Oh, and sorry 'bout the mixup with the Gilbert Brown link. That was unfortunate...)

re: Franklin School Board approves salary increases for Superintendent Patz, others

franklin parent of 3 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:37:21 GMT

It seems as if our school board and district is NOT affected by today's economy! I wonder if these numbers will be a part of the budget presentation next week??? 61 district employees - with an annual increase ranging between 3.9% and 11.75% certainly adds up to alot! I'd like to see that itemized by Mr. Milzner!

re: Milwaukee turns wussy over motorcycles

lars1429 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:29:56 GMT

Kevin,

I totally agree. Harley plays such an integral part of the Milwaukee mystique and economy that it is imperative we welcome everyone for the celebration with open arms. Enjoy the economic boost Milwaukee and deal with a little extra noise for a few days!

re: I hope the Obama's were watching and listening

J. Strupp — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:20:18 GMT

The way she talks? I don't understand what you mean.

I'm saying that heavily favored athletes tend to "pull a hammy" when they don't win. Maybe she did. I watched the replay a few times. She looked like she got beat straight up.

re: MPS waste $$$? Tell me about it

Mighty Mike — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:13:35 GMT

After being involved with the stadium since 1960 it is always sad to see the latest breakdowns and which problem has gotten worse since the last game..yet..from a distance or in looking at a glance the old stadium still has a charm and look that may never be seen again..what some real effort and repair would do to make South Stadium the kind of place it always has been for outstanding high school action.One can only hope real help is on the way...

re: I hope the Obama's were watching and listening

Kevin Fischer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:06:59 GMT

I think we'd all run out of gas, running at that speed if something happened to our hamstrings.

You're not making fun of the way she talks, are you?

re: I hope the Obama's were watching and listening

J. Strupp — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:47:31 GMT

"grabbed up" huh?

Is that what she calls, "running out of gas"?

re: Schools or prisons?

Kevin Buckley — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:00:04 GMT

Can anyone explain why it costs $109 to keep one bad guy locked up for 24 hours? $40k/year?

How does it take $1 million bucks to watch a paltry 25 guys for one year?

I'm just really curious how that kind of money is spent.

re: I'm on WISN

Kevin Fischer — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:42:35 GMT

We'll have your people talk to my people. :)

re: I'm on WISN

jgravelle — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:36:48 GMT

Can I write your blog that day?

I just want my résume to boast that I filled in for the guy who filled in for the guy who filled in for Rush Limbaugh.

Plus, the guy who fills in for ME will be thrilled...

-jjg

DailyScoff.com

re: Buckhorn isn't on the Franklin Common Council agenda...here's why

Kevin Fischer — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:45:04 GMT

Fred, let’s take your points in order.

Sunday, I was actually speaking with a non-elected Franklin resident about this issue and planned to blog something today, but when three bloggers wrote the exact same blog in a 3-4 hour period today, I decided to blog something providing an answer rather than anti-City Hall rhetoric. Janet Evans doesn’t influence how, what, or when I blog.

“Do you believe the City owes the people of Franklin an OFFICIAL UPDATE with the latest information affecting this highly emotional issue?”

I believe the city needs to do its job and can’t until Pyzyk does his. At that time, the License Committee comes under scrutiny.

No, my post was not a PR piece for the city. It was merely informational.

“Since you’ve spoken with Wesolowski, did you ask him whether special prosecutor, Greenfield City Attorney Roger Pyzyk, was required to report back to the Common Council be a specified date. Or is an open-ended “extra-secret special investigation” so Pyzyk can investigate the next Buckhorn patron who kills someone.”

I wrote everything that Wesolowski told me. I did not ask him your loaded question. My questions were about the process. I hope Pyzyk will be able to give me more specifics about a timetable. I’m not aware of any timetable as part of the agreement to hire him as a special prosecutor.

“How about we ask Oak Creek to kick-in half of the $5000 fee Franklin taxpayers are on the hook for with Pyzyk’s contract. After all, Buckhorn Tavern is in the 27th Street BOOMGAARD Corridor.”

Fred, Buckhorn is in Franklin. It’s Franklin’s problem, Franklin’s issue.

This isn't rocket science. If you or Janet or Greg Kowalski want answers, just pick up a telephone.

Always nice to hear from you, Fred.

re: Buckhorn isn't on the Franklin Common Council agenda...here's why

fvkeller — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:53:55 GMT

In all honesty, Kevin, I would have never written my post, fvkeller.squarespace.com/.../no-justice-for-gary-barbara-kitchen-in-franklin.html, had it not been for Janet Evans reviving Eddie Keck-Buckhorn issue in her recent post, blogs.franklinnow.com/.../breaking-news.aspx

How about you?

Do you believe the City owes the people of Franklin an OFFICIAL UPDATE with the latest information affecting this highly emotional issue?

As someone who has written in the past that the City of Franklin has left itself open to criticism at the way the entire Buckhorn issue has been handled, your post reads like a public relations piece in defense of the City.

Since you’ve spoken with Wesolowski, did you ask him whether special prosecutor, Greenfield City Attorney Roger Pyzyk, was required to report back to the Common Council be a specified date. Or is an open-ended “extra-secret special investigation” so Pyzyk can investigate the next Buckhorn patron who kills someone.

How about we ask Oak Creek to kick-in half of the $5000 fee Franklin taxpayers are on the hook for with Pyzyk’s contract. After all, Buckhorn Tavern is in the 27th Street BOOMGAARD Corridor.

re: I have to agree with the ACLU on this one

Kevin Fischer — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:31:14 GMT

Maybe for not exactly the same reasons, but basically, yes. Not the first time, either. But........don't get used to it!

re: I have to agree with the ACLU on this one

Greg Kowalski — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:24:42 GMT

You agreeing with the ACLU? I'm impressed! I never would have thought it.

re: Do you like snakes? The DNR loves 'em

dad29 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:18:08 GMT

Frankly, I still prefer the old-timers' translation of Damn Near Russia--but in either case, their home-invasion penchant will eventually get somebody hurt...

re: Do you like snakes? The DNR loves 'em

jgravelle — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:04:25 GMT

This, when they're not keeping us safe from lasagna: [www.dailyscoff.com]

Thank you for the nod, sir...

-jjg

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