Archives: 'December, 2006'

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December
2006

McGee may be Undeserving of Public Office but a Recall?

Milwaukee Alderman Michael McGee is a horrible alderman and an embarrassment to the people who he represents, but he probably doesn't deserve to be recalled.
Recalls should be used sparingly and only for malfeasance in office.  Here in Wisconsin they've being horribly misused by sour grapes political activists who weren't happy with the original election and [...]

11
December
2006

Introducing Polls

Here at Watchdog Milwaukee we've made big changes over the last two years and we're proud to introduce our newest feature — polls.
We won't pretend that there's anything scientific about them but it is an opportunity for us to take the pulse of our readers including this weeks poll on conceal carry legislation.
We expect to [...]

10
December
2006

“I want to sleep on it” means “I’m an idiot”

Sales is an interesting profession.
You hear all sorts of excuses from people and to be honest, many of the people who start out with excuses really like the product but they're afraid to buy.  A professional sales person will find out what the real objection is.  Sometimes it's something you can help the customer [...]

10
December
2006

Writers Wanted

I'll be stepping away from the keyboard from Christmas Eve through New Years Eve.
I'm looking for writers who would be interested in filling in for that week.  I'm not looking for any giant commitment — just one post a day.  For obvious reasons, I'm looking for someone who shares our values here at Watchdog Milwaukee.
Interested?  [...]

10
December
2006

Nude Calendar for Humane Society of Jefferson County

You probably didn't know this about me but I'm a big animal lover.  Specifically dachshunds.  I'm one of only two volunteers in Milwaukee County for Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue.
I estimate that I've taken in and adopted out nearly 70 dogs in the last 4 years.  Often times they're just in my home for a [...]

9
December
2006

Petri a Maverick? Barney Fife a Sex Symbol

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Petri was denied the honor of ranking member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  His spokesman said he was "too independent and too much of a maverick."

Yeah, when I think Tom Petri I think "maverick".
Only in politics can one get away with calling themselves a maverick when they vote with their [...]

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