ICYMI: MRC's Graham Discussing Wisconsin Protest Bias on Feb. 21 'Your World'
The liberal media have virtually ignored the scandal of medical doctors handing out fraudulent sick notes to labor union protesters in Madison, Wisconsin, NewsBusters senior editor Tim Graham noted on yesterday's "Your World with Neil Cavuto."
What's more, while the media have been quick to portray Wisconsin public sector employees as victims, media outlets have ignored the perspective of parents who have been inconvenienced by the teachers' sick-out, the Media Research Center director of media analysis told substitute host Stuart Varney:
STUART VARNEY, substitute host, "Your World": Was there much opposition when the teachers called in sick by the thousands? Was it reported? What I'm trying to say is was there much reported outrage?
TIM GRAHAM, Media Research Center: No. I grew up in Wisconsin. Trust me. I can poll my Facebook friends. There was a lot of people who were really upset at field trips canceled, at having to find day care at the last minute. And those were not the stories that they're doing. And you know the news media is really good at victim stories. They could do the story about the single mother who couldn't go to her minimum wage job because some teacher making $70,000 a year had to go protest.
Graham later noted that while some news networks have shown B-roll of posters depicting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) as Hitler or comparing him to former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak, there "was no real commentary" about it being beyond the pale.
"These people [in the media] are shameless. They set up a standard for the Tea Parties where one loony guy with a sign represented the entire Tea Party" but nothing is said about the harsh rhetoric from the union protesters in Madison, Graham complained.
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Is There A Deficit?
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 5:35pm.
Both the left- and right-wing media are reporting the "fact" that Wisconsin is going to run a $100M+ deficit.
What if there isn't a deficit? According to the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau January 31, 2011 report, Gov. Walker isn't telling the whole story.
The media aren't reporting the $100M in new programs passed in January 2011 - perhaps they were busy reporting events in Egypt.
Why didn't Gov. Walker pay for those programs prior to pushing them through the legislature? Aren't cuts supposed to come before expenses - or, at the last, pass them at the same time?
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/Misc/2011_01_31Vos&Darling.pdf
fwankie
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:14pm.
Hmmm, here's another source, confirming a budget deficit. http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Wisconsin_state_budget I would think if Wisconsin had been balancing it's budget the GOP wouldn't have had such a sweeping sucess in the last election.
Just trying to use some of that common sense you pay lip service to.
Rad '79:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 5:28pm.
Did you actually read that source, or just cut and paste because you thought you agreed with it?
The very first sentence claims Wisconsin is facing a severe budget deficit. However, the source to which that statement is footnoted doesn't say that. At all.
Wisconsinfaces a budget shortfall of $137 million for the current FY2011 and the prospect of a $3.6 billion hole in the coming two-year budget.[1]
Just because you find it on the Internets, that doesn't mean it's correct. If I have to choose between the State fiscal agency and a wiki, I'm leaning toward the professionals...
PS: Is "fwankie" supposed to be an insult? WoW!
Well, Frankie, their multi-billion dollar deficit is real.
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 5:45pm.
The entire revenue of the state is about 44B, as of 2007. So, it is a very real deficit.
Of course, genius, I'm sure you could balance their budget in four seconds flat.
Oh yes, their FY 2011 budget ends in June. The $137M deficit is for the remaining four months of this year ($34+M a month)....the HUGE increase is for the next two years. Do you understand that?
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Glumm Blonde:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 6:33pm.
So it's true because you say it's true? Sounds like the ole animal doc Capt. UnderPantZ, who consistently confuses assertions with facts.
jfrankie*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 6:41pm.
Better buckle your seat belt. Radical and Blonde are about to knock your a** out of that high chair.
Google is your friend, Asshat
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 6:47pm.
Why don't you try that instead of bitching?
It IS true.
Of course, you're free to try to debunk my facts.
Because, of course, I still have the links open. I'm just not in any particular mood to feed the troll (you).
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Even Klein admits an error*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 6:47pm.
Read your buddy Ezra Klein.Not the liberal spin but scroll down to the paragraph "update" where he admits his error.
Cajun
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 7:03pm.
High five girl! Good one.
Cajun Drinks?
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 7:32pm.
I'm sure the best way to verify if the Governor is telling the truth is to ask the Governor.
You betcha!
of course jfrankie*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 8:09pm.
We have no choice but to take the governor's word. It's not like some libtard reporter will be doing any actual fact checking.
cajun2:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:25pm.
Of course, you again miss the point.
The Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau is set up to report the facts. You'd rather listen to a right wing nut - with an agenda to peddle.
The point is: Look at the numbers. Don't let your bias get in the way of learning something...
Fact is Frank
Submitted by Boudin on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:32pm.
Liberty insist we have "Right to Work" every where!! If your for the Union, compete like the folks you bleed, are forced to do!!
Notice the THUDDING silence
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:38pm.
Frankie got called to the carpet for objectiong to the "gross exaggeration" of the monster defecit...which was actually a reference to the FY2011 deficit of $137M.
Of course, when I pointed out to him that was for the remainder of THIS fiscal year (through the end of June)....and of course, that the defecit for the next two years was in the multiple billions.....
CRICKETS CHIRP.
You'll also note he whined that I didn't provide any links....but of course, when challenged to provide links of his own, refuting my FACTS....CRICKETS CHIRP!
Frank. Don't freakin' start with me and numbers. It's what I do. I'll wrap them around your axle until you crash so badly you'll never show up here again.
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Glum Blonde:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:02pm.
I think it's just wonderful you "do" numbers. I'm just so impressed. Of course, the fact that you must brag about it rather than just demonstrate it says a goodish bit, doesn't it?
I didn't write anything about a "gross exaggeration." Is your case so weak you must make stuff up?
I provided a link in my first comment. If you couldn't follow it, that's your problem, not mine.
I didn't whine about anything. Again, you just make stuff up.
As a member of the numerate ignorati....
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:07pm.
....you should be impressed.
You where whining about the linked article calling a $137 million dollar defecit extreme (or whatever word, I don't have it right in front of me, as I only have this post of yours).
I did demonstrate my ability with numbers and budgets, too bad for you it hurt you so badly.
Keep it up, I'll be happy to deconstruct your numbers and sorry posts for a bit yet, Top Chef isn't on for another 50 minutes.
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"numerate ignorati?"
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:19pm.
I like it, as it fits.
To a "T" even. :-)
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
*takes a bow*
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:21pm.
It is what it is.
I've been a numbers geek my entire life, only once I got to NB it became a weapon, rather than a skill. :)
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Glumm Blonde:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 12:59am.
Happily, having brain cells isn't a zero sum game.
I didn't whine. I calmly pointed out the facts. Sadly, you can only support your position by telling lies - and then walking back when called on them.
If you think you demonstrated something, more power to you. If, somehow, "deconstructing" gives you comfort, then you obviously need it.
I guess it's good news that you are able to satisfy yourself.
Sadly...you have no facts.
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:31am.
Adios, Frank.
No facts, nothing from you....sorry silly liberal lies, yet again.
EPIC FAIL, Frank.
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try again jfrankie*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:16pm.
When did Ezra Kline become a right wing nut? He admitted that Walker was correct. Can you not read?
How about we take the word of the other governor, Jim Doyle
j. frank wilson LIES again.
Submitted by The Vet on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 12:51am.
Private Bill Wilson the sissy liar: The very first sentence claims Wisconsin is facing a severe budget deficit. However, the source to which that statement is footnoted doesn't say that. At all
LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE
The NYT changed their article without mentioing the update. Here is a cutout from the ORGINAL article with the numbers as noted Radical1979's link -
But Mr. Walker has insisted that he is not singling out any group, merely searching for solutions to close a deficit of $137 million in the current state budget and the prospect of a $3.6 billion hole in the coming two-year budget.
YOU LIE AGAIN LITTLE SISSY BOY.
Liars should not rely on lying newspapers for the truth.
Capt. UnderPantZ:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:05am.
Talk to the Rad '79 - he's the boy who posted the link trying to back his rap. Went right over you head, didn't it? Again...
Capt. UnderPants
“I pound on trolls here WITHOUT MERCY. I cannot afford to be wrong once. Do you understand that? Not once can I be wrong in front of the trolls.”
Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/dave-pierre/2011/02/05/lat-falsely-attacks-fncs-oreilly#new#ixzz1DTO3j5fj
“38. Whoops. 343 posts and I finally make a mistake in a field I only started reading about 3 days ago.”
Read more: http://newsbusters.org/extensive-lies-and-stupid-trogldyt-i-do-mean-extensive-folks.html#ixzz1DTPuMxVw
- Mistakes don’t count as being “wrong” if the writer is new to the subject. You betcha!
PS: I don’t make up quotes. The real thing is good enough.
Does heredity determine how many DDT-24D moons of Mars can prance upon Capt. UnderPantz' pinhead? He'll prance along with them...
Poor little sissy boy gets busted in another lie.
Submitted by The Vet on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:43am.
Is poor widdle fwankie mad again because he got busted in another lie? Poor little thing. So sad. Poor little fwankie lies and then what is the word fwankie? Oh bicycle deflectors. Fwankie bicycle deflectors.
In case fwankie did not notice, MISTER Radical1979 told the truth as well as HIS link. You are the one that LIED fwankie. AGAIN. 144 LIES now fwankie. But yeah, fwankie, you got teh creds to diss on Radical1979, the one that posted the truth, don't you little sissy?
YOU LIED SISSYBOY. Now you get mad. You get those little fingers shaking with rage because I busted you again. Hell, I BUST YOU EVERY TIME YOU COME HERE. So you SHAKE with that IMPOTENT RAGE of yours. You call the people that out your lie after lie names. OK. You go little sissy man. Get caught in a lie. Start the insults!
Look the little sissy that complains he can't be insulted with the fwankie term thinks he can insult others with names. You are really kind of stupid aren't you? Huh?
fwankie the lying sissyboy: PS: Is "fwankie" supposed to be an insult? WoW!
So please please please stop calling me names and posting that same piffle over and over where I own up to my error the one time I ever made one. I PROMISE this time fwankie. I PROMISE I will stop exposing your every lie. OK?
It sucks soooooooooooo bad to tell the truth and then be insulted by a little sissy that is utterly incapable of being honest. IT SUCKS! OWWIES. No more insults from the sissy that won't own up to his lies please.
fwankie the 144 time lying sissy: Just because you find it on the Internets, that doesn't mean it's correct.
Poor fwankie. He depends on the New York Times to tell the truth on the Internets and gets slapped right upside his ugly mug by them. So sorry for the sissy.
RAGE OUT. Rage out on everyone here fwankie. Do it. WE HAVE NO RIGHT TO SPANK YOU WITH THE TRUTH.
How does it feel fwankie? How does it feel to get spanked with the truth from just about EVERYBODY here EVERY SINGLE TIME you come here?
Fwankie gets pawned by his own link.
Submitted by Denny Crane on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:16pm.
There are two items, not included in Table 1, which would reduce the general fund balance if payment is made in the 2010-11 fiscal year. Those items are discussed below.
Minnesota/Wisconsin Income Tax Reciprocity Payment. On September 18, 2009, Minnesota's Governor informed Wisconsin's Governor that Minnesota was terminating the two states' income tax reciprocity agreement as of tax year 2010 (beginning January 1, 2010). Therefore, the agreement last applied to tax year 2009. Because more individuals live in Wisconsin and earn income in Minnesota than live in Minnesota and earn income in Wisconsin, Wisconsin's estimated net payment to Minnesota due on December 1, 2010, for tax year 2009, was $58.7 million. In addition, under the agreement, interest is applied to late payments. The daily interest cost owed to Minnesota is $4,584. To date, these payments have not been made.
Patients Compensation Fund. On July 20, 2010, the State Supreme Court ruled that the state cannot transfer monies out of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (Fund). In the 2007-09 state budget, $200 million was transferred from the Fund to advantage the general fund. The Court remanded the case to the circuit court with directions that the $200 million, with lost earnings and interest, be placed in the Fund. To date, the circuit court has not established an amount or date of payment.
A status conference was scheduled to be held on January 24, 2011, regarding progress of the parties in coming to an agreement in calculating earnings and attorney fees pertaining to the Fund transfer. That conference was cancelled and has been rescheduled for March 21, 2011. Pending the outcome of the court directive, the state may be required to return some, or all, of the court-ordered amount to the Fund in 2010-11.
We Are The 53%
Fwankie gets pawned by his own linkiez part 2
Submitted by Denny Crane on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:24pm.
There are some programs which are facing potential GPR shortfalls in the 2010-11 fiscal year.
Medical Assistance. It is estimated that an additional $153.2 million GPR will be required to fund medical assistance (MA) benefit costs through June 30, 2011. The projected shortfall is primarily due to MA enrollment costs and service costs exceeding Act 28 estimates. The current estimate reflects a number of adjustments that have partially offset the shortfall, including the following: (a) federal legislation that extended, from December 31, 2010, to June 30, 2011, the period during which the state will receive an enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP); (b) the receipt of $23.1 million in federal "bonus payments" authorized under the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, for states that have simplified their enrollment and renewal processes; (c) $11.9 million in supplemental funding authorized by the Joint Committee on Finance at its December 14, 2010 meeting; and (d) $25.0 million in savings the state realized by making payments to managed care organizations in December, 2010, for services they will provide in January through April, 2011, in order to take advantage of the higher FMAP rates that applied prior to January 1, 2011. The current estimate also reflects a reduction of $9.7 million in estimated GPR savings the MA program will generate under the Wisconsin Medicaid cost reporting (WIMCR) program in 2010-11, due to a change in the timing of payments the Department of Health Services will make to counties for certain MA-eligible services counties provide. This change is intended to address an issue raised by the Legislative Audit Bureau in a January 20, 2011, letter regarding certain 2009-10 expenditures that agencies charged to 2010-11 appropriations. Beginning in 2010-11, the costs of these payments will be charged to the fiscal year in which these payments are made. In addition, the administration indicates that an additional $16.0 million GPR will be required in 2010-11 to support contracted administrative services for MA and other public assistance programs and an additional $5.0 million GPR will be required in 2010-11 to support income maintenance activities, including support for Milwaukee enrollment services. Public Defender, Private Bar Shortfall. In December, 2010, the State Public Defender's shortfall was estimated at $8.9 million. After supplementation by the Joint Committee on Finance at its December 14, 2010, meeting, the remaining shortfall is projected at $3.5 million in 2010-11. Department of Corrections. The Department of Corrections (DOC) is projecting an overall GPR funding shortfall of $21.7 million in 2010-11. According to the Department, the shortfall is associated with insufficient funding to address: (a) the 2% raise provided for represented staff in 2009; (b) fringe benefit expenditures, which are higher than the anticipated supplement amount; (c) non-salary institutional costs, including health care services and inmate supplies; and (d) increased limited-term-employee costs related to providing mental health services.We Are The 53%
Puddinhead---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 10:16pm.
because timing is everything.
MD
MD:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 10:51pm.
So is common sense - perhaps you could add some, next time.
When I signed up at NB I didn't see the little "sidekick" box to check. Have you always wanted to be a second banana, or did you just stumble into it after another liquid breakfast?
~The day jane frank signed up at NB
Submitted by Wrathful Brunette on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 5:37pm.
As seen here.
Well, Puddinhead---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:03pm.
Common sense is a subject you might want to steer clear of, as people who lie incessantly, like yourself, have no common sense, because if they possessed even a trace of common sense, they would know that telling lies makes them a pariah. The liquid breakfast crack is not only aimless, but ignorant, since I maybe drink two beers twice a year on a River trip, and the "sidekick" & "second banana" quips suggest you would do well to avoid trying comedy as an occupation. Wait, I take that back; you are, in addition to being a fookin' mook, at the very least, a classic joke. Putz.Second Banana:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 6:31pm.
So, rather than accept responsibility for being a natural toddy and lickspittle, I'm the bad guy for pointing it out? The fault likes with yourself and not in your star, for you are an underling...
Toddy?
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 6:53pm.
You're a warm drink now?
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Glumm Blonde:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 7:38pm.
Thank you for pointing out my typo. Tho 'tis a rum business...
Those are the best kind of typos
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 7:44pm.
...the unintentionally funny kind.
You're quite welcome.
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Blonde:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:27pm.
Yes, I agree. I try to only point out the funny typos. Glad to see you have a fine sense of humor - hard to find here on NB.
So far, my favorite is "Carl Marx." Only, most of the time I don't think that is a typo.,,
~Stop mangling The Bard
Submitted by Wrathful Brunette on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:38pm.
.
Mangling the bard???
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:41pm.
LOL - Is that like choking the chicken?
:-^)
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
SHHHH, Dave
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:41pm.
Sore subject.
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J,
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:55pm.
LOL - I'll bet.
Raw, even.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
I'm sure it is
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:03pm.
for Dave, as well...
Commenting on inside jokes, when one isn't inside....
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:13pm.
Is really rather lame.
And makes you look like the dumbass you are.
Just a hint, Frankie.
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Glumm Blonde:
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:08am.
Making fun of the handicapped are you?
Dave inserts himself (so to speak) into what the Wretched Brunette wrote about my Comment - and you tell me it's an inside joke?
When I want hints from you, I'll be sure to let you know...
Oh lighten up, j. frank
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:17am.
I was just rattling your cage a little.
You've been around here long enough to know I tend to do that from time to time.
After all, it amuses me. :-)
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
No, Fwank!
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:16am.
You are so far out of the loop, you aren't even close to getting the inside joke.
When I want "handicapped jokes" from you, or your opinion on anything whatsoever...I'll be sure to let you know.
<says me while laughing at the cripp troll>
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P.S. Frank
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:17am.
I think you deserve to be voted off the island for gross stupidity.
Anyone else?
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J,
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 1:28am.
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe we should just throw him over the piranah-infested river to the other side with the head hunters, and if he can make it back alive, we'll let him stay.
:-)
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
You wish
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:16pm.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
You're a miserable leftist troll, Frank.
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 9:41pm.
But funny typos are funny typos...I don't care who you are.
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Actually, Glum Blonde
Submitted by j. frank wilson on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:04pm.
I'm rather happy - not the least bit miserable. Project much?
Not at all, Frank.
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:15pm.
No need.
Conservatives rejoice in who we are.
It's you liberals who have to project all of your miserable crap upon others.
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Wilson, just imagine how great life could be
Submitted by SickofLibs on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:24pm.
if you could ditch the "rather" part.
But alas, the embracement of an acceptable level of misery is an essential part of the libtard identity.
SoL...is it just me?
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:26pm.
Or do you also envisage a bloody palm-faced volleyball when you reply to Wilson?
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An underling, says Puddinhead---
Submitted by matthewdean on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 11:08pm.
utilizing his extremely underdeveloped sense of repartee.
Most impressive, there, mookster.
That you could stop lying long enough to actually indulge in some name-calling, that is.
No wonder you are a liberal; lying just comes naturally.
Luckily for you, being a committed liar somehow seems to prevent you from truly grasping the depth of revulsion that is felt for your type of dishonesty.
Come to think of it, I don't notice much in the way of anything good ever being said around here about you, j.frank.
Well, except for consistency, anyway.
A consistent liar, and consistently fubar.
MD