tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post7934681073054205958..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: More on REA's endorsement ... who really made it?Dustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-62020728126754623262009-05-04T14:05:00.000-05:002009-05-04T14:05:00.000-05:00Becker is the one who created the UNIT - so if a b...Becker is the one who created the UNIT - so if a blogger is claiming Dickert is a "mini-Becker", (which he isn't), then they should not be worried the UNIT would be disbanded.<br /><br />So much false info being tossed about - it's amazing.<br /><br />I can't help but notice how upset the Turner camp is over this article. They are out looking for blood - be careful Dustin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-60819853839184937122009-05-04T10:41:00.000-05:002009-05-04T10:41:00.000-05:00I am a teacher. I support Turner. I am glad he i...I am a teacher. I support Turner. I am glad he is being endorsed by our union. Unions have not outlived their usefulness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-75675755712546034582009-05-04T09:56:00.000-05:002009-05-04T09:56:00.000-05:00All pro union until they go againsrt your guy...
...All pro union until they go againsrt your guy...<br /><br />Classic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-91904128673069713522009-05-04T09:02:00.000-05:002009-05-04T09:02:00.000-05:00I would love to challenge any Turner supporter to ...I would love to challenge any Turner supporter to name ONE thing - a bill he wrote, heck even simply supported - that he has done while in office. JUST ONE!!! I'm sure he is an honest man with good intentions, but I have been to several forums and have read all the literature, and I can't find ONE EXAMPLE of anything. I am truly an undecided voter (I'm not sure I can trust Dickert's totally polished and charismatic act.) And Jody supporters, please don't reply. She already lost me when she said all the smart and educated individuals have to leave Racine. I consider myself both of those and have lived in Racine my entire life and am more optimistic than that. The clock is ticking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-44006930383673245142009-05-04T08:43:00.000-05:002009-05-04T08:43:00.000-05:00I belive 100% that if mini Becker gets in we will ...I belive 100% that if mini Becker gets in we will have a slum built in West Racine, we will have UNIT disbanded so Mini Becker's slum lord pals can destroy more areas of Racine.<br />We will see more Good old boys get ahead up on where to buy property so they can get rich off having one of their own in power. <br />The sad thing is Turner is not much better. However at least he is a honest manMoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-26977656488692942252009-05-04T06:07:00.000-05:002009-05-04T06:07:00.000-05:00AS a member of REA, I am often offended by endorse...AS a member of REA, I am often offended by endorsements and political recommendations. They also come from the NEA. It is what unions and associations do. <br /><br />If they aren't endorsing Dickert, or anyone else, why would they include other names on the ballot? There was a space for those who choose him to write his name.<br /><br />As a human capable of thinking for myself, I don't pay much attention to the endorsements. If you rely on someone else to tell you how to vote, you shouldn't be out voting.<br /><br />Also, as for the part about not returning the ballots via RUSD mail, everyone should be glad that was included. That way, the public isn't paying an employee for something union generated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-3783145803645523662009-05-04T00:13:00.000-05:002009-05-04T00:13:00.000-05:00I guess throwing names around like "mini-Becker" i...I guess throwing names around like "mini-Becker" is the Turner's camp campaign strategy. Sadly, that's all they got? Even more sad because they are dead wrong. Dickert had a falling out with Becker not long after Becker was elected. <br /><br />For those that keep implying otherwise, they are doing so because they want others to believe it. The reality is it just isn't true. Anyone who really knew Dickert, or Becker for that matter, would know that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-67475324697059418852009-05-03T22:49:00.000-05:002009-05-03T22:49:00.000-05:00Seriously, it's up to the teachers to do their own...Seriously, it's up to the teachers to do their own thing in their own way. If they want to change how THEIR ASSOCATION does things, it's their parade. Teachers know who is running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-4851683463699964542009-05-03T22:07:00.000-05:002009-05-03T22:07:00.000-05:00If you have been in office for 29 years.....you ne...If you have been in office for 29 years.....you need to go, you've screwed things up bad enough...Turner runs on his experience of doing nothing and providing the residents of Racine with nothing...No one Turner supporter can name anything he has done in his 29 years of office to help improve the lives of the residents of Racine...He needs to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-52822770340172628752009-05-03T20:47:00.000-05:002009-05-03T20:47:00.000-05:00Me thinks that Camp Dickert is a bit worried about...Me thinks that Camp Dickert is a bit worried about all of this.<br /><br />If he's as great as his supporters say (Ask them, they will tell you, trust me), they should have nothing to worry about.<br /><br />Right?<br /><br />Where's their over bearing confidence now?cafe' francaisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-81679871114861208462009-05-03T20:42:00.000-05:002009-05-03T20:42:00.000-05:00Vote Turner ! He is the best person for the job.Vote Turner ! He is the best person for the job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-59396740560431494982009-05-03T20:39:00.000-05:002009-05-03T20:39:00.000-05:00Why are the Dickert hacks so upset?
If this ballo...Why are the Dickert hacks so upset?<br /><br />If this ballot had Mini-Becker's name on it, it would be just fine.<br /><br />Hypocrisy at its finest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-10301802046200249372009-05-03T19:19:00.000-05:002009-05-03T19:19:00.000-05:00OK, wait. So the REA endorsed Turner essentially ...OK, wait. So the REA endorsed Turner essentially on his experience. Turner himself never gives any specifics on anything that he has actually done and the REA basically said, well that's ok we'll just be super generic in our statement.....we don't know what he has done either, but he has been there for a long time and has a D after his name so there must be something!<br /><br />If teachers put this ballot together then I have serious reservations about the profession. Talk about slanted. You wouldn't even know that someone else was running for mayor on this thing. Dickert's name is absent. You know they did that on purpose.<br /><br />REA Ballot Grade: F or maybe I for Incomplete<br /><br />I recommend this person be sent to a remedial ballot writing class.<br /><br />REA can vote for which ever candidate they want but let's be real for a second here people. Anyone could see this ballot was totally loaded.<br /><br />Actually the REA could go paperless and just post the following statement for all of their endorsements going forward:<br /><br />We support whomever is in office and has a D after their name. After hours of research we believe that person will always be better than anyone else. In the event of two people with a D after their name, then we officially go with the one that has been around longer. You know, seniority and all.<br /><br />F-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-52515239876025792452009-05-03T17:25:00.000-05:002009-05-03T17:25:00.000-05:00I read the REA ballot.
What's wrong with it??I read the REA ballot. <br /><br />What's wrong with it??Shoo Moonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-4809202247137443552009-05-03T17:20:00.000-05:002009-05-03T17:20:00.000-05:00Dustin (and maybe Pete) is a huge Dickert supporte...Dustin (and maybe Pete) is a huge Dickert supporter. That is the ONLY reason this got press/printed. If this scenario were switched around, Dustin would not have reported this story. Are the readers of this site/of Racine really that stupid?? God saves us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-44138037209611897512009-05-03T17:10:00.000-05:002009-05-03T17:10:00.000-05:00If you are a dues paying member of this organizati...If you are a dues paying member of this organization and don't like the ballot, it is up to you to change it. If you aren't, what business of you do you have to get involved?<br /><br />It isn't up to us where the chair lives, good god, you think you own the teacher's organization? Or any organization for that matter? <br /><br />Seriously folks, unless you are a teacher who is a dues paying member, it isn't up to you. Each teacher knows how to invoke change through their rules and procedures. If they don't attend the meetings or get involved, it's their problem, not yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-34597090449259980112009-05-03T13:46:00.000-05:002009-05-03T13:46:00.000-05:00Per the earlier comment re: many RUSD staff not li...Per the earlier comment re: many RUSD staff not living in Racine, and thus,not really caring about Racine -- Does anyone know if Ms. Postles, the PAC chairperson lives in Racine? A google search shows a person of the same name living in Whitefish Bay. Is that correct? Is Ms. Postles a non-resident of both our city and our county?Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-83514944314663208872009-05-03T13:38:00.000-05:002009-05-03T13:38:00.000-05:00"Produced and paid for by the Racine Education Ass..."Produced and paid for by the Racine Education Association's Political Action Committee, Lisa Postles. Chair..."<br /><br />Here is the Chairwoman's direct contact information, should anyone want to complain about this issue:<br /><br />Lisa Postles lisa.postles@racine.k12.wi.us Olympia Brown Elementary SchoolMichellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-9195557455490126182009-05-03T13:37:00.000-05:002009-05-03T13:37:00.000-05:00As a member of the REA I will ask how many of thes...As a member of the REA I will ask how many of these forms were turned in. I would guess the number is very small indeed. As I posted before -- many people working in the RUSD do not live in Racine or even Racine County -- so have little to no interest in what goes on in Racine.<br /><br />It would make sense for the REA to let members know totals of any votes or opinion polls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-64061290051841686272009-05-03T13:10:00.000-05:002009-05-03T13:10:00.000-05:00Just remember, these are of the same family of bro...Just remember, these are of the same family of brothers and sisters that provided the rapid exit of the Chysler engine plant from Kenosha. That was a very successful outcome. Perhaps this will as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-61835562444319486052009-05-03T12:12:00.000-05:002009-05-03T12:12:00.000-05:00Then, if the membership is displeased, they have r...Then, if the membership is displeased, they have rules and procedures to change the way things are run, it is as simple as that. ANy organization is as good as members who want to be active....or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-43222679889528580332009-05-03T10:24:00.000-05:002009-05-03T10:24:00.000-05:00"Because it isn't our business"
Oh, it most certa..."Because it isn't our business"<br /><br />Oh, it most certainly is. You expect us to take this endorsement seriously? It is supposed to be representing teachers, a very critical part of the community. Organizations endorse for a reason.<br /><br />REA just got exposed for establishment hacks and is mad it went public. There are a lot of great people working as teachers and the REA just insulted every single one of them and the public they rely upon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-86993177577548063042009-05-03T09:47:00.000-05:002009-05-03T09:47:00.000-05:00Anon 9:33 -- sorry, didn't see the duplication bef...Anon 9:33 -- sorry, didn't see the duplication before.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542901376907047448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-24519997764998038372009-05-03T09:34:00.000-05:002009-05-03T09:34:00.000-05:00The teachers pay dues to an organization that repr...The teachers pay dues to an organization that represents their best interests. How their ballot which goes out to the membership is their business. Simple.<br /><br />When other organizations such as the secret business associations decide to endorse a candidate, do we get a copy of their ballots? No. <br /><br />When the AMA decides to write checks to candidates, do we see their ballot or voting process? No.<br /><br />When any organization which has members decides to vote on an issue, the public doesn't see their ballot? Why? Because it isn't our business, we aren't members, we don't pay dues.<br /><br />If the dues paying members have a problem with how the ballot is written up, they need to get active with the political arm of that particular association. <br /><br />If the dues paying members have a problem with the leadership, they can stand up and get voted in and do the job.<br /><br />I lean towards Dickert. While the process of the REA may not be one that I might use, I am not going to cast dirt on it. It's not our business if we aren't members. <br /><br />It is up to the membership to contact their leaders, not the press.<br /><br />Sorry, it isn't like the old days when candidates were asked to come and answer questions but someone in that membership aka association drafted that up and it had to be approved by leadership.<br /><br />The ABA and the AMA are the most powerful unions. They are the American Bar Association and the American Medical Association. They represent lawyers and physicians. Do we see how they conduct their ballots on how to charge patients extra by making a simple injection a surgical procedure? Or, do we see how the lawyers decide to write a rule to make probate a more costlier process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-54798569300033940152009-05-03T09:33:00.000-05:002009-05-03T09:33:00.000-05:00Harding is not a slumlord. I am disappointed in D...Harding is not a slumlord. I am disappointed in Dustin and Pete who are allowing two of the same posts. They have deleted other such posts about Dickert and Kay. Favoritism, Is not such a fantastic job when it comes to journalism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com