Thank you to everyone who attended our July 22, 2010 meeting.
We began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Ben and Elaine Kubetz.
We briefly went over the discussion notes from our June meeting.
First on our agenda was a discussion on whether or not to support a call to action by Jack Lechler regarding a "Town Hall" type debate with the three candidates running for the 27th District Assembly seat. As a group, Wisconsin Citizen's Involvement decided that we would call Representative Steve Kestell, Candidate Randy Meyer, and Candidate Jack Lechler to set up a public discussion forum. Mr. Lechler was kind enough to call the school and we tentatively have the week of August 16th available for the candidates to meet.
We discussed which candidates to support in the upcoming primaries/election season. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson, running against Russ Feingold, current Democratic incumbent, was given our support. We will be contacting Mr. Johnson's campaign to see if he'd be interested in coming to our area in the near future.
There was a lively ongoing discussion on immigration and the fallout from the recent government action against Arizona. We also touched on how immigration affects us as taxpayers, and the country as a whole.
Mr. Lechler mentioned that he had met with the new Kiel Area School District Superintendent. I have sent a letter of invitation to Ms. Louise Blankenheim to come to our next meeting. I will follow this up with a personal invite when I meet with her in the next week or so.
We discussed the recent vote by Kiel Mayor Werdeo regarding the wage increase for the wastewater treatment employees. With our economy in such dire straits, we need to be watching every penny, at every level of government. We discussed meeting with the mayors of the surrounding communities to see if they would be interested in working together to fight the union arbitration and wage increase demands. I will be sending out letters by next week Wednesday.
Mr. Lechler brought to our attention one of the many letters he had received since announcing his candidacy for the Assembly seat. This particular letter was from Ms. Julaine Appling, with Wisconsin Family Action. He gave me a copy of this letter, and I will be contacting Ms. Appling in regards to some of the past issues we have discussed.
Our next meeting will be on August 26, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Stoelting House in Kiel. We hope you can attend. Remember, if you don't use your voice, you lose it!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
This video says it all
If this does not bring a lump to your throat and maybe a tear to your eye, well you are a heartless progressive.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Political cartoon from 1930's
As we all know history seems to repeat itself. This cartoon from 60 years ago applies to today's government.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Police get overtime while being suspended!
Who ever said the unions are not ruining America. Checkout this clip talking about police getting overtime payments while they are suspended!
http://www.breitbart.tv/union-rules-suspended-cops-get-overtime-pay/
We need to do something as citizens to stop the madness.
http://www.breitbart.tv/union-rules-suspended-cops-get-overtime-pay/
We need to do something as citizens to stop the madness.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Progressive ratings for Wisconsin representitives
Progressive Patriots - Net Congressional Score - May 14, 2010
Office Dist Name Party Rating
U.S. Senate Sr Herbert Kohl Democratic 46
U.S. Senate Jr Russell Feingold Democratic 74
U.S. House 1 Paul Ryan Republican -31
U.S. House 2 Tammy Baldwin Democratic 59
U.S. House 3 Ronald Kind Democratic 14
U.S. House 4 Gwendolynne Moore Democratic 40
U.S. House 5 F. James Sensenbrenner Republican -45
U.S. House 6 Thomas Petri Republican -23
U.S. House 7 David Ross Obey Democratic 10
U.S. House 8 Steven Kagen Democratic 24
These are the rating of Wisconsin Representatives. The lower the rating the more constitutional they are and the higher numbers are the most progressive anti-constitutional they are. Russ Feingold is the most progressive member Wisconsin has with a 74. I was shocked that Sensenbrenner with a -45 was the most conservative and beat out Paul Ryan with a -31.
When you go to http://www.votesmart.org/ and enter in your zip code. It shows all the representatives and from there Click on the persons name. Then click on Ratings to see the persons ratings for all sorts of groups. This is interesting and informative on where the candidates stand. Thanks to Randy for pointing out this information.
If you do not know what a progressive is look here for a definition http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_12640.cfm and form your own opinion. We believe that progressives are anti-constitutional people and believe in social justice instead of equal justice.
Written by Randy Kubetz
email me here: kielpatriots@gmail.com
Office Dist Name Party Rating
U.S. Senate Sr Herbert Kohl Democratic 46
U.S. Senate Jr Russell Feingold Democratic 74
U.S. House 1 Paul Ryan Republican -31
U.S. House 2 Tammy Baldwin Democratic 59
U.S. House 3 Ronald Kind Democratic 14
U.S. House 4 Gwendolynne Moore Democratic 40
U.S. House 5 F. James Sensenbrenner Republican -45
U.S. House 6 Thomas Petri Republican -23
U.S. House 7 David Ross Obey Democratic 10
U.S. House 8 Steven Kagen Democratic 24
These are the rating of Wisconsin Representatives. The lower the rating the more constitutional they are and the higher numbers are the most progressive anti-constitutional they are. Russ Feingold is the most progressive member Wisconsin has with a 74. I was shocked that Sensenbrenner with a -45 was the most conservative and beat out Paul Ryan with a -31.
When you go to http://www.votesmart.org/ and enter in your zip code. It shows all the representatives and from there Click on the persons name. Then click on Ratings to see the persons ratings for all sorts of groups. This is interesting and informative on where the candidates stand. Thanks to Randy for pointing out this information.
If you do not know what a progressive is look here for a definition http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_12640.cfm and form your own opinion. We believe that progressives are anti-constitutional people and believe in social justice instead of equal justice.
Written by Randy Kubetz
email me here: kielpatriots@gmail.com
Monday, May 24, 2010
Meeting Notes 5/20/2010
Our May meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an overview of last month's meeting. We recognized Guy Grube, City Council Member, and Cynthia Schmahl, School Board President, for coming to our April meeting.
We were joined this month by Randy Meyer, Mayor of the City of Sheboygan Falls, and Steve Kestell, State Representative of the 27th Assembly District.
A lively discussion of current news items followed.
The legislature recently signed into law in Arizona regarding illegal immigration, and the legality of it, was our first topic. Input from meeting attendees was positive regarding the law. If you have time, read the 16 pages of this law. I am not a lawyer, yet it seemed pretty airtight and legal to me. Read it and make your own determination, don't depend on the media to interpret it for you.
Several recent stories of students being disciplined and/or mocked for displaying, drawing, and defending the United States Flag. Further discussion ensued regarding the state of our education system. Steve Kestell informed us that Kiel Area School District receives roughly 2/3 of its money from the State of Wisconsin. We have, by allowing the State to pick up more of the education tab, given them more power and jurisdiction over our children and what and how they are being taught. I briefly touched on an issue we recently had to address with Zelanis Elementary and the difference of opinion on Earth Day.
Another story in the news (Fox News covered it, but I don't know if any other network did.) was that of SEIU (Service Employees International Union) and National People's Action busing 700 people from 20 different states to "protest" outside private homes. One of those was Greg Baer, Deputy General Counsel, Bank of America. This gentleman was at a Little League game with his 12 year old son, leaving his 14 year old son at home alone. The teen was so frightened when the angry mob surrounded the home that he hid and called his dad. The police were called, but refused to respond, saying that a police presence would "likely incite violence." Mr. Baer ended up parking a few blocks away and then walking back to rescue his son. He was treated to verbal abuse and total lack of respect. This man has been a life-long Democrat and a ranking official in the Clinton Administration. The protesters were completely out of line.
We have a right to protest. What I found so disturbing about this news item was that: #1. The police didn't respond, #2. These people were trespassing on private property, #3. There was no respect for family or children.
When we protest, we need to show respect. When we protest someone's actions, or business, we have to leave family out of the picture. We have the right to PEACEFUL protest, not scaring innocent children and harassing family members.
We need to put pressure on our State Representatives to end media arbitration. When teachers and city workers have a guaranteed raise each year, the economy doesn't seem quite so bad to them. I don't have a bone to pick with teachers, heaven only knows how hard they work to educate our children, but the teachers unions are getting too big, and don't have the best interests of the people they are supposed to represent at heart.
Mention was made that our voices are being heard. The “Motor Voter” bill which would automatically register anyone who gets a drivers license for voting, opening the door for massive voter fraud, was soundly defeated thanks to all the calls, letters, e-mails and communication with our legislative representatives. The “Global Warming” bill which would expand the governmental rules and regulations to reduce emissions from factories and automobiles and making many other regulatory changes that would further paralyze Wisconsin's economy and job market.
Our next meeting will be held on June 24, 2010, at 6:30pm at the Stoelting House in Kiel. Come if you can, and bring your concerns and join the discussion. Anyone is welcome.
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day.
We were joined this month by Randy Meyer, Mayor of the City of Sheboygan Falls, and Steve Kestell, State Representative of the 27th Assembly District.
A lively discussion of current news items followed.
The legislature recently signed into law in Arizona regarding illegal immigration, and the legality of it, was our first topic. Input from meeting attendees was positive regarding the law. If you have time, read the 16 pages of this law. I am not a lawyer, yet it seemed pretty airtight and legal to me. Read it and make your own determination, don't depend on the media to interpret it for you.
Several recent stories of students being disciplined and/or mocked for displaying, drawing, and defending the United States Flag. Further discussion ensued regarding the state of our education system. Steve Kestell informed us that Kiel Area School District receives roughly 2/3 of its money from the State of Wisconsin. We have, by allowing the State to pick up more of the education tab, given them more power and jurisdiction over our children and what and how they are being taught. I briefly touched on an issue we recently had to address with Zelanis Elementary and the difference of opinion on Earth Day.
Another story in the news (Fox News covered it, but I don't know if any other network did.) was that of SEIU (Service Employees International Union) and National People's Action busing 700 people from 20 different states to "protest" outside private homes. One of those was Greg Baer, Deputy General Counsel, Bank of America. This gentleman was at a Little League game with his 12 year old son, leaving his 14 year old son at home alone. The teen was so frightened when the angry mob surrounded the home that he hid and called his dad. The police were called, but refused to respond, saying that a police presence would "likely incite violence." Mr. Baer ended up parking a few blocks away and then walking back to rescue his son. He was treated to verbal abuse and total lack of respect. This man has been a life-long Democrat and a ranking official in the Clinton Administration. The protesters were completely out of line.
We have a right to protest. What I found so disturbing about this news item was that: #1. The police didn't respond, #2. These people were trespassing on private property, #3. There was no respect for family or children.
When we protest, we need to show respect. When we protest someone's actions, or business, we have to leave family out of the picture. We have the right to PEACEFUL protest, not scaring innocent children and harassing family members.
We need to put pressure on our State Representatives to end media arbitration. When teachers and city workers have a guaranteed raise each year, the economy doesn't seem quite so bad to them. I don't have a bone to pick with teachers, heaven only knows how hard they work to educate our children, but the teachers unions are getting too big, and don't have the best interests of the people they are supposed to represent at heart.
Mention was made that our voices are being heard. The “Motor Voter” bill which would automatically register anyone who gets a drivers license for voting, opening the door for massive voter fraud, was soundly defeated thanks to all the calls, letters, e-mails and communication with our legislative representatives. The “Global Warming” bill which would expand the governmental rules and regulations to reduce emissions from factories and automobiles and making many other regulatory changes that would further paralyze Wisconsin's economy and job market.
Our next meeting will be held on June 24, 2010, at 6:30pm at the Stoelting House in Kiel. Come if you can, and bring your concerns and join the discussion. Anyone is welcome.
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day.
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