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So you mean it is ok for a democrat to take away bargaining power with a wage freeze but what is going on in Wisconsin is bad because it is the GOP.
Neighboring Illinois spent $10,353 per student in 2008, Minnesota spent $10,048 per student; Iowa spent $9,520 per student. Among Midwest states, Nebraska was second to Wisconsin in per pupil spending in its public schools, spending $10,565 per student.
Of these nearby states, only Minnesota did slightly better teaching reading to its public school students. In 2009, 39 percent of eighth graders in Minnesota public schools earned a rating of “proficient” or better in reading, and the average eighth grade reading score in the state was 270 out of 500.
every leftwing scheme is touted as a means to "help the poor" and "working people" when in reality it is to get rich dems elected so they can become richer and keep their voters dependent on them
What "democrat took away bargaining power with a wage freeze "?
A far right wing blog?
Just a little bit of honest searching will show you that Wisconsin is rated 8th in the nation.
Wisconsin students above average in reading; only eight states' 8th graders were better in math
Wisconsin students above average in reading; only eight states' 8th graders were better in math
State scores above average overall on national science exam; achievement gap wide
State scores above average overall on national science exam; achievement gap wide - JSOnline
Wisconsin #8 in best educated index by state
Best Educated Index statistics - states compared - StateMaster
A far right wing blog?
Just a little bit of honest searching will show you that Wisconsin is rated 8th in the nation.
Wisconsin students above average in reading; only eight states' 8th graders were better in math
Wisconsin students above average in reading; only eight states' 8th graders were better in math
State scores above average overall on national science exam; achievement gap wide
State scores above average overall on national science exam; achievement gap wide - JSOnline
Wisconsin #8 in best educated index by state
Best Educated Index statistics - states compared - StateMaster
Of course you missed where Maggie gave the direct link to the study
Wait... pause the game for a second. Are you seriously using the site walmartfacts.com as a source?
Too bad you missed my links you just responded to without reading. You would have learned that Wisconsin is rated 8th in the nation in education.
I do not hate rich people.
Also, sending $$$ to causes does not solve the problem, because it does not look at the root of the problem. For example, while giving $$$ to a homeless shelter is a great thing and I encourage people to do so, it does not solve the root cause of homelessness. Donating money addresses the symptoms but not the cause.
I read them I said it is from 2005
There is a reason the rust belt is losing jobs to the south. Run them all down here, great! You keep running from FDR's words, don't blame you. Don't see you running away from FDR's programs which by your logic are outdated as well.
why did the politicians set it up so only a small group pays it
because if they had applied it to everyone they probably would have been shot
why do you people cite Paris Hilton rather than the 75 percent of those who die with a taxable estate who earned it as first generation millionaires?
O’Donnell attempted to balance her out, noting that the administration had some successes and asking what Obama would have to do to win her back. “Get rid of death taxes,” she replied without skipping a beat. “I vote for myself– death taxes and Israel.”
I can't believe liberals are supporting public sector unions.
The money goes from the taxpayer to the Union, to the politicians to get them elected, it then goes from the politicians back to the Union through collective bargaining. Then the Union owes the politician again and contributes to his Campaign and then the politician owes the Union...
And now the states are in a world of hurt.
Private sector Unions do not take from the state or taxpayers when they get sweetheart deals through collective bargaining.
Te Republican facade is cracking. GOP Senator Schultz is said to NOT support Walkers bill.
Te Republican facade is cracking. GOP Senator Schultz is said to NOT support Walkers bill.
Survey of polls show public siding with Wisconsin protesters
"The polling community is finally starting to catch up with what has become the biggest story in politics over the last week. Tens of thousands of protesters have come out in Madison, Wisconsin to express opposition to Governor Walker's anti-union bill. Gov. Walker has claimed the bill is necessary to balance the budget, and refused to take out the provisions which strip the public employees' unions of their collective bargaining rights. Many believed the public would side with Walker, since the favorability ratings of unions has gone down over the last three decades. However, a sampling of the major polls shows that most are actually siding with the protesters in Wisconsin.
The best poll on the issue may come from USA Today/Gallup. That poll, with a sampling of over 1,000 Americans, found that 61% of people oppose a law in their state similar to the one Walker is proposing in Wisconsin. Just 33% were in favor of a similar law. Another poll commissioned by the AFL/CIO, but conducted by an independent firm, found that 62% of Wisconsin voters view the public employees favorably, compared to just 11% who have an unfavorable view. In comparison, just 39% of Wisconsin voters now have a favorable view of Walker, compared to 49% who have an unfavorable view. Finally, the poll found 52% of Wisconsin voters oppose Governor Walker's plan while 42% favor it.
Conservatives like to cite a Rasmussen Reports poll which purports to show 48% of likely votes supporting Walker with just 38% supporting the protesters. However, many have looked upon the Rasmussen poll with a great deal of skepticism. Polling expert Nate Silver wrote a column strongly criticizing the Rasmussen poll. Silver points out that Rasmussen tended to be biased toward Republicans by an average of four points in the 2010 elections. Silver also takes issue with the ordering of the questions in the Rasmussen poll. The poll first asks respondents about a possible strike by firefighters and policemen (which is not even part of the Wisconsin bill or controversy) before going on to ask them about the bill itself. Silver argues, with statistical evidence, that the question wording could lead respondents to support the bill. Silver ends his column with a harsh rebuke saying,
"Because of the problems with question design, my advice would be simply to disregard the Rasmussen Reports poll, and to view their work with extreme skepticism going forward."
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Survey of polls show public siding with Wisconsin protesters - National Political Buzz | Examiner.com Survey of polls show public siding with Wisconsin protesters - National Political Buzz | Examiner.com
One was from 2005, two were from 2009. They all show Wisconsin is rated higher than the national average. Let's see your "more updated" rankings that show differently?
Te Republican facade is cracking. GOP Senator Schultz is said to NOT support Walkers bill.
Why don't you move to Wisconsin so you can pay the cost of those public unions? Explain to me what Haymarket won't, why does the states allow for collective bargaining and the Federal Govt. doesn't for public union employees?
It also show black children in Wisconsin below average.
The first one was a forum.
It shows nothing of substance unless you are a racist and do not care about the Black children in Wisconsin.