While part of the current unrest in Wisconsin is driven by local issues, new information has been uncovered indicating an orchestrated attempt to stir up 'worker protests' not only in Wisconsin but in at least a dozen states. The coordinated effort is part of a 'revolution' spearheaded in part by a group called 'Heartland Revolution,' a Kentucky-based political action organization. The group was first envisioned by a Kentucky Democrat, John Waltz, who announced his candidacy in 2009 to oppose 2-term Republican Geoff Davis for the 4th Congressional District. Waltz was defeated in the November 2010 midterm elections but embarked on an effort to create 'revolution' throughout America, stemming from his anger toward what he terms 'the hijacking of political discourse by right-wing propagandists.' His group is invovled in the continuing Wisconsin protests of teachers unions upset over Governor Scott Walker's plan to have them pay for part of their healthcare and pension benefits, to which they currently contribute very little of the total costs.When Republicans lose they're expected to just go along with a Democrat majority. When Democrats lose they're expected to stop the Republican majority. Elections don't mean anything to Democrats.
Waltz frames his revolution in terms of a 'political war,' which he claims is being waged against the middle class by Republicans and corporate interests. His aim is to 'shut down right-wing political cash machines' using whatever means possible.
The good news is the public is not pleased with what's going on in Wisconsin. The left will take a beating in future elections because of all this. When members of the Texas Legislature fled to New Mexico to stop the government in Austin they set the stage for a string of Democrat defeats. Democrats have a hard time getting elected dog catcher in that state now.
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We'll remember this. There are elections in the future.
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