Questioning Patriotism
Repetition is essential for learning. It is also a way to manipulate and control people's thinking. Advertisers bombard people with frequent messages to get them to buy stuff. Dictators repeat the “big lie” until it becomes accepted as truth.
This article is an updated repeat from the past. Hopefully, people will learn and think more deeply about messaging on patriotic holidays. What is the purpose of the ubiquitous flag waving and platitudes that pass for pride in our country?
“Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior ...
How Would You Send $1.5 Trillion Dollars?
How would you spend $1.5 trillion dollars?
Statement from Code Pink
While the working class struggles to make ends meet, this budget propels the U.S. into more endless wars to enrich weapons and tech billionaires.
We demand a budget that invests in the people and planet, not death & destruction.
The Trump administration proposed the largest increase to war spending in modern history. If Congress falls in line, the Pentagon budget will reach $1.5 trillion in 2027.
To put that into perspective, if every dollar of this budget were represented by a minute, ...
Do Your Research
The November election is just 3 1/2 months away. In ads and speeches, candidates for elected office often talk about their hometown roots to convince citizens they will serve their wants and needs. In two of his ads our current district House of Representative member and candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany plays on this theme.
It is noteworthy then that Mr. Tiffany called on a Texas based group to help him oppose a conservation project, the Pelican River Forest easement, that was designed to protect natural
resources in three northern Wisconsin counties.
The ...
Making America Good
“Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.” Howard Zinn (1922 – 2010), historian and peace activist.
“Patriotism is, fundamentally, a conviction that a particular country is the best in the world because you were born in it....” George Bernard Shaw (1856 -1950), Irish playwright and political activist.
Around the 4th of July there is a lot of pontificating about patriotism. Why is patriotism considered the ultimate virtue? Seems to me there are many values more important to people than patriotism.
I have been ...
The Art of The Bad Deal
“He's all hat and no cattle" is a quip Jim Hightower uses to describe feckless, blowhard politicians. Google AI says this old Texas colloquialism means someone who “talks a big game, acts showy, or makes grand promises, but lacks the actual substance, wealth, or capability to back it up.”
Donald Trump's foreign policy, especially with the Iran war, is all bluster and bluff with no substance or positive results. He is all hat and mouth but no cattle.
The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to allegedly end the war. But this is not a ...
CALLING DEMOCRATS COMMUNIST IS A SCARE TACTIC
The claim that Democrats want communism is not a political argument — it is a distraction. It is designed to frighten voters rather than inform them, and it deserves a direct, factual response.
The Democratic Party is home to three distinct mainstream ideological groups, and not one of them advocates for communism.
The largest group — Centrist Democrats — fully embraces market capitalism and private enterprise. They support free trade, public-private partnerships, and fiscal responsibility. Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden represent this tradition. ...
7th Congressional Forums
July 21, 2026 – 6:30 – 7th Congressional District Candidate Forum – NTC
This is a joint event with four other local Leagues. The plan is to have the candidates come to Wausau and then live stream the event to four community colleges in the 7th district.
As for the Governor’s all of the candidates approved by WEC will be invited. Each candidate will have the same question with the same time.
Debra Cronmiller, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin League will be the moderator.
WORKING ON – September - 85th District Assembly Forum – TBD
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Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates
August 11th is the Partisan Primary in Wisconsin. Currently there are five Democratic and two Republican candidates for governor. On the Republican side Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Tiffany will be the candidate in November. His 27-year-old opponent has no chance. The Democratic contest has no clear leader, but who wins will be extremely important for Wisconsin.
In this article I provide some thoughts and information to help people make their decision for a Democratic candidate.
All the Democratic candidates have similar positions the issues and good ...
Renewables in Marathon County
Passing this along...
There is a lot of opposition to renewable energy in Marathon County and they are very vocal. You can offset that opposition by expressing your support. Here's how and thanks to Bruce Krawisz for this information.
It is possible to submit a written comment regarding the Hub City Wind project in Marathon County. Comments will be accepted until 5 pm on July 8. I have submitted a comment and the process seemed to work as far as I can tell. I was told that comments would be forwarded to members of the Marathon County board. There is also ...