I'm sitting here on my laptop watching the Wisconsin recall election results come in, and I have one thing to say. Okay, maybe a few things. But mainly, I just want to say WTF. Scott Walker declared the winner by mainstream media so early in the race (something like 21% of precincts reporting)? WTF. And when people were still in line waiting to vote? WTF again.
It seems to me that this election was sold to the highest bidder. Scott Walker had about $30 million over Tom Barrett's $3 million. Huuuuge, huge difference and huge amounts from corporate donors. Obviously the one with the most money wins. And we have the Citizens United case and the U.S. Supreme Court to thank for that.
We are increasingly living in a Plutocracy and not a Democracy. Those who voted for Walker did not vote for themselves; they voted for the millionaires and billionaires and for the lobbyists.
On a lighter note, is it possible to hop on a boat and cross over to Canada? Or are they just as bad?
6 comments:
yep. If Walker wins, I'm heading to Canada too. Plz get two tix
He already won. Two tickets coming up...
I hear we might be welcomed in MN or IL too. Not sure but just thinking of the possibilities.
Can I come with? Preference, Canada I think...
:-/
Yes, of course you may come with, if you'd like...
i had a feeling you would write about this :D
the saddest part is that walker won by a large margin also. i guess Wisconsinites like being oppressed by politicians who work under corporate billionaires.
derp, I see you've learned a thing or two about me from my blog. :)
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