How Not To Apologize – Wisconsin GOP Edition

Filed in National by on March 31, 2011

The Wisconsin GOP is living up to its reputation as arrogant a-holes. After Walker ignored the order to halt implementation of the union-busting bill, the judge issued a second order which Walker plans to ignore. The Wisconsin GOP then sent a letter criticizing the judge. It’s rather juvenile, but you can read it for yourself.

The Republican Party of Dane County sent out a press release on March 29th criticizing Judge Maryann Sumi for holding up the publication of Governor Scott Walker’s collective bargaining reform bill. Upon further reflection we’d like to apologize for not understanding her point of view.

Sure, Governor Walker’s bill is unquestionably constitutional, increases worker’s rights and helps local government balance budgets without having to fire public workers. The Wisconsin state legislature consulted with their non-partisan parliamentarian to make sure that the passage of the bill followed the rules of the Senate and Assembly. But this isn’t about the law, is it?

The Republican Party of Dane County recognizes that Judge Sumi is a leftist living in Dane County. Her friends are leftists living in Dane County. Her son is a left wing activist in Dane County. She goes to cocktail parties held by leftists in Dane County. She shops at organic gourmet food shops run by leftists living in Dane County. If she were to enforce the law of Wisconsin and do what was in the best interest of the people of Wisconsin, she’d be exiled from her lifestyle. She’d lose her friends!

The leadership of the Republican Party of Dane County have all made the choice to stand against the Dane County elite. We accept that Left feels righteous vandalizing our homes and keying our cars. It’s only fair. We disagree based upon logic and principle. That is intolerable! We prioritize the Constitution and the well being of the people of Wisconsin over foie gras at cocktail parties. That’s the choice we made. We respect Judge Sumi’s decision to live her life with the rich diversity that liberals cherish.

Wisconsin Republicans apparently hate cocktail parties and gourmet grocery stores. Got it. They also hate openess, too. Remember the Wisconsin Rep. Who complained that he just can’t get by on his measly $174,000/yr salary? The Wisconsin GOP has issued a cease & desist letter to media outlets running the video. What a way to make sure the video gets *more* attention. (I urge you to watch the video at the link, to stick your thumb in the eye of the Wisconsin GOP).

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  1. Another Mike says:

    Can the judge hold the governor in contempt for refusing to follow a court order?

    Copyright infringement? Nice try.

  2. Aoine says:

    Sure – they can also be impeached for misfeasance in office.

    • Today the judge issued an 3rd order saying that the law had NOT been published and will NOT go into effect. Walker is expected to announce his commence with judge’s order today.

  3. Sounds like Kathleen Sebelius. Walker must have gone to the same school of governing as the administration.