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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...

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 24, 2009

Bringing Socialism to Car Insurance

State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) authored a bill that needs to be defeated.The proposal stipulates that zip codes could no longer be a factor in setting insurance rates. This essentially is nothing more than *another* tax to support crime-ridden urban areas.Mandatory car insurance ...

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 18, 2009

MPS Mayoral Takeover: The Public Hearing

I'm a glutton for punishment. I actually attended the MPS School Board's pep rally last evening. I assumed that it would be more entertainment than enlightenment, but I came away embarrassed and saddened. The concept of the Board hosting a meeting with the sole intent of bringin...

Sports - Sept. 6, 2009

When Animals Attack

It was the punch seen around the world. Anyone who follows college football--and most of the rest of the world that picks up a newspaper or turns on a television--has certainly seen what transpired in Boise on Thursday night. Late in the game, Boise State defensive lineman Byro...

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 3, 2009

The Milwaukee Problem

Milwaukee suffers from a major identity crisis. Visit any other major city in America and tell people that you are from Milwaukee and you'll get some quip about Harley-Davidson, Laverne & Shirley, Jeffrey Dahmer, or maybe the Brewers. That's pretty pathetic.Locally, if you ask som...

Recent Talkbacks

Article - May 2, 2012

If UWM does continue athletics, vision and boldness must prevail

If a university in Milwauke...

Article - May 2, 2012

Five questions with Arthur Ircink

The concept for "Wisconsin ...

Article - May 1, 2012

Northpoint Custard opens May 17

I like both Northpoint Cust...

Article - May 1, 2012

The time may be right for UWM to drop its athletic programs