Protests In Wisconsin

Drolefille · #1 03-09-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AOEforme

Proof it was never about balancing a budget:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/09/wisconsin.budget/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1

Bill passes without Senate Democrats present because ALL fiscal matters are removed from the bill.

Disgusting. In addition to collective barganing, Wisconsin's college programs were slashed, recycling programs (started by a Republican) dismantled, and a Early Release Work program (that was designed to reduce prison costs) is gone.

In addition, insurance companies are no longer required to cover contraceptives.

Work Release getting cut is a shame. It's a great motivator, and those guys get hired very quickly. I'm sure it's a 'Prisoners are taking our jobs'/'Tough on crime' bullshit.

Also, does the Healthcare bill require coverage of contraceptives? Fuck Walker.

AGDee · #2 03-09-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

Also, does the Healthcare bill require coverage of contraceptives? Fuck Walker.

That's up for interpretation apparently.

http://womenslawproject.wordpress.co...h-care-reform/

Michigan's new governor isn't doing so great either:
The Michigan League for Human Services this week cited a new analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy that found households earning $17,000 or less would pay 1.1 percent more of their income in new taxes, while those making $355,000 or more would pay 1/10th of 1 percent more under Snyder's proposals. A recent league analysis also found that Snyder's plan will cut business taxes by 86 percent while increasing individual income taxes 31 percent.

The governor, a former Gateway computer executive who campaigned as "one tough nerd," acknowledged that many of his policies have angered a wide spectrum of Michigan residents, including many who voted for him. He said his goal wasn't to get a lot of people mad at him but to fundamentally change Michigan's culture.

Much longer article at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...,6789708.story

Drolefille · #3 03-09-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

That's up for interpretation apparently.

http://womenslawproject.wordpress.co...h-care-reform/

*sigh*

Dear insurance companies, cover contraceptives and voluntary sterilization procedures and you avoid the cost of paying for a pregnancy, something I believe is required coverage in the new bill. Why are you so dumb?

No love,
Women

AOEforme · #4 03-09-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

Also, does the Healthcare bill require coverage of contraceptives? Fuck Walker.

The part that confuses me is that Wisconsin is required to pay for the health care of any child who lives in the state, in addition to their education and for meal programs and assistance if the parent(s) cannot afford to.

Why would you remove a third-party program to reduce the costs above if you're interest in saving money?

Drolefille · #5 03-09-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AOEforme

The part that confuses me is that Wisconsin is required to pay for the health care of any child who lives in the state, in addition to their education and for meal programs and assistance if the parent(s) cannot afford to.

Why would you remove a third-party program to reduce the costs above if you're interest in saving money?

Well, they'd like to remove those programs too, I bet. But I suspect there's some "OMG CONTRACEPTION IS MURDER" along with some "DO NOT REGULATE BUSINESS" plus the theme of this year it seems: "HEY GUYZ, LETS VOTE ON ANYTHING THAT TARGETS WOMEN. MAYBE THEY'LL GO BACK TO TEH KITCHEN AND MAKE US SAMMICHS."

AOEforme · #6 03-09-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

Well, they'd like to remove those programs too, I bet. But I suspect there's some "OMG CONTRACEPTION IS MURDER" along with some "DO NOT REGULATE BUSINESS" plus the theme of this year it seems: "HEY GUYZ, LETS VOTE ON ANYTHING THAT TARGETS WOMEN. MAYBE THEY'LL GO BACK TO TEH KITCHEN AND MAKE US SAMMICHS."

Seriously.

Also, Walker already tried to cut the Medicaid program for these children. This was in his original proposal. When someone pointed out that this is highly illegal, he admitted he hadn't really checked on that.