Rick Santorum Doesn't Like Libertarians In The Tea Party

LaCrosseWatchdog caught up with Rick Santorum On Thursday in his visit to Onalaska. He is asked about his past comments disparaging the Tea Party.

La Crosse City Council President Audrey Kader Complains Voters Aren't Loyal To Incumbents Anymore

This short clip was taken at a recent neighborhood forum on the city administrator idea.

Groups Opposing City Administrator Announce Press Conference For Tomorrow At Noon

Press Release

ADMINISTRATOR NO PRESS CONFERENCE

La Crosse City Hall

La Crosse, Wi, March 30, 2012 12:00 P.M.: Featuring La Crosse Tea Party, La Crosse Tavern League, La Crosse County Citizens for Responsible Government:

We will be offering an Official Statement in regards to the upcoming City Administrator referendum, and activities related.

It has always been our group’s position that creating the highest paid city administrative position of “City Administrator” and stripping the mayor of his duties would be a huge step backwards for the city of La Crosse.

La Crosse City Council President Audrey Kader Gives Moronic Tax Lesson

This clip was filmed at forum debate about the need for a city administrator on March 21, 2012.

La Crosse Circuit Court Judge Romona Gonzalez Signs Walker Recall Petition

A search on iVerify The Rcall reveals that  La Crosse County Circuit Court Judge Romana Gonzales has signed a Walker recall petition.  The she signed the petition as Romana A. Gonzales exactly how her name is listed on the La Crosse County website. Her address listed is  1628 Madison St, La Crosse, WI. Below photo of the petition. 

Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald Kills School Choice Expansion In State

Republican Speaker of the State Assembly and current Republican nominee for US Senate Jeff Fitzgerald just oversaw a vote today in the Assembly that effectively killed expansion of school choice beyond Milwaukee and Racine. I have had a hard time trying to figure this one out. Why would Republicans want to limit school choice? If school choice works in Milwaukee why wouldn't it work in La Crosse or anywhere else? Why is Scott Walker going to sign this bill? I can only guess and say they don't want to upset the teacher unions more. At this point  I don't think it is possible to win any good graces with the teacher unions. They passed this on a voice vote. What a cowardly way to protect themselves from being on record for this bill. The Republicans in the state house sold us out today.

Eight La Crosse City Council Members Sign Walker Recall Petition

Thanks to Greg over at the La Crosse Tea Party we know that eight city council members have signed the Walker Recall petition. The council members are:

Robert J. Seaquist District 8,  Jai Johnson, District 4, Richard Swantz District 17, Douglas Happel District 15,  Paul Medinger District 14,  Francis J Formanek District 13, Sara Sullivan District 12,  Eric Schmidt District 5

"No Risk To Public Safety" Say La Crosse Police While Killer On The Loose

From Facebook

The La Crosse Police have now announced that the women found dead (Kristen Rodgers) on the northside of La Crosse was in fact a victim of a  homicide.  Just yesterday the cops made sure to announce that the public was not at risk and no signs of trauma existed on the body, leading many to assume they didn't think this was a homicide. Wouldn't it have been better for the police to have simply said something like "we are not sure if this was a homicide and we advise the public to be on alert until we do some more investigating"?

Tommy Thompson Appointed Liberal Judge That Stoped Voter ID Law

We now learn that liberal Judge David Flanagan who ordered an injunction to stop the Voter ID law and who also signed a recall petition for governor Walker was appointed by former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson. Thompson is now seeking to be the Republican nominee for US Senate. Thompson's appointment of Flanagan doesn't say a lot about his ability to choose good Judges. One of the jobs of a US Senator is approving judicial nominees. One can imagine Thompson voting to approve Obama Supreme Court nominees Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan if he had been in the Senate at the time.

Sparta Restaurant Owner Harassed By Police Keeps Police Accountable Settles Law Suit

Antonio Angelini, who owns Angelini’s Pizzeria and Ristorante has just settled a federal lawsuit for $ 25,000 with the Sparta Police Department for harassment. Below is a video of some of the harassment which Angelini received from the police.  The video was recorded on March 6, 2010.



From the Lax Trib.

A Sparta restaurant owner has settled his federal harassment lawsuit against a Sparta police officer for $25,000.Antonio Angelini accused Sgt. Jason Pipkin of violating his constitutional rights in retaliation for criticizing the police department in newspaper letters to the editor, according to the suit filed in U.S. District Court in Madison. 

“Unfortunately, when the police fail to police themselves, they end up in federal court,” Angelini’s attorney Frank Doherty said. iOn March 6, 2010, Pipkin did a “walk-through” of Angelini’s business, Angelini’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, and demanded to inspect his liquor license, according to the suit.Angelini was later arrested but no charges were filed. 

As part of the settlement, Pipkin agrees to avoid Angelini, and Sparta police will document any contact with the restaurateur.The suit was settled after U.S. District Judge William Conley said he would rule in Angelini’s favor at trial unless the defense presented more evidence than what was provided in earlier motions, Doherty said. The settlement and mediation fees will be paid by Sparta’s insurance carrier. Pipkin’s attorney wanted to keep the settlement confidential, Doherty said, but Angelini objected.

Basically the judge said Angelini would have won his suit if it went to trial. Congratulations Mr. Angelini and thank you for putting forth the effort to keep the police accountable.