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May 21, 2012

		Journal Sentinel Still Likes Walker "We recommended him  (Scott Walker) in 2010.  We see no reason to change that recommendation." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial, May 20, 2012Like a stopped clock, the Journal Sentinel is consistent in its support for Governor Scott Walker.  It would take more than the... Posted by Glazerbeam at 11:07 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

May 17, 2012

		End Marijuana Prohibition, at least for Medicinal Use When will Wisconsin follow the healthcare views of the many States that have already approved the medicinal use of Marijuana? There are now 17 States and every few months another State is on board. I understand first hand how law enforcement views this controversial subject matter as I am a retir... Posted by secklin at 6:40 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

May 14, 2012

		Blaming Barrett for School Failure A current TV attack ad  blames Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for the abysmally low graduation rate  of Milwaukee Public Schools  (MPS):  about half of all ninth-grade students ever graduate  from high school.  But  is this fair?MPS,  like every other school d... Posted by Glazerbeam at 9:49 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

May 11, 2012

		Confronting Islam A course for American military officers was cancelled after the instructor, Lt Col. Matthew Dooley, declared in class that Islam has declared war upon the West and called for a campaign to force a transformation of Islam. He spoke  of possibly destroying  the Muslim holy cities of Mecca... Posted by Glazerbeam at 10:19 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

May 10, 2012

		Milwaukee author publishes second Parkinson's book. "Marijuana for Parkinson Disease," a New Controversial Cannabis Research Book What is presently a controversial subject matter as many States one by one approve medicinal use of marijuana, this new research book should help provide medical support for new legislation. This is an interesting insight from the author who is a retired career law enforcement officer and Parki... Posted by secklin at 1:07 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

May 9, 2012

		Primary Colors If you have not been in a coma since  last night, you already know that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett won the Democratic primary for Governor  yesterday. But what do the results mean for the Recall Election  on June 5 ?To get the most useful information, ignore the party labels and&n... Posted by Glazerbeam at 10:03 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

May 6, 2012

		Take Back the Night at UW-Milwaukee 27 April            Last Friday's "Take Back the Night" event on the UW-Milwaukee campus, presented by the school's WomensResource Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee working in conjunction with many other local groups, was powerful,... Posted by kathy7 at 3:59 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

May 2, 2012

		Here's an Idea for Governor: Let's Just Vote NO Scott Walker is a polarizing figure. Tom Barrett makes a lot of people feel like taking a nap. Kathleen Falk can't win the primary, let alone beat Walker. So we're left with Darth Vader vs. Uncle Rip Van Winkle.  The choice isn't exactly inspiring.   Why can't we cho... Posted by speakthetruth at 7:09 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

		Quotas for Contractors City of  Milwaukee Ordinance  370, which became effective this past January,  establishes  minimum quotas for minority contractors  bidding on city public works.  For example, for construction services 25%  of contracting dollars are set aside for specific group... Posted by Glazerbeam at 9:49 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz

April 27, 2012

		Smart ALEC Who has been writing the bills passed by the Wisconsin legislature?  Only an elected legislator can introduce a bill, but  many of the right-wing laws  enacted since January, 2011, have actually been written by the American Legislative  Exchange Council (ALEC), a conserva... Posted by Glazerbeam at 10:48 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Milwaukee Buzz