re: #55 JamesWI

You have to go into the database and do queries. I did a whole bunch and it added up to the number I saw else where.

The NYT agrees with you on how much Barrett’s side spent (about 18 million), and lists the estimates on Walker’s side at about $46

Look, you want to play with decimal points, go ahead. It is not 9 to 1. That is where we started.

I am pretty sure that what I argued originally was that as the story gets better known we would discover that Barrett had more than the $4 million you were putting forward. Was that bullshit? Was that a lie? Was I wrong? Nope.

You want to characterize the voters as idiots that could be bought with tv commercials? Fine with me. Personally I think that attitude makes you and your side look real bad with voters. I don’t think your neighbours like being called idiots. You understand that signing the recall petition was not a secret ballot. Protesting the state house is not a secret ballot. The unions know that there is a big difference between what people will say and do when they are exposed and feel like they have to go along VS when they pull the curtain and lever in private.

Looking at the actual run, everyone can see that the issues kept falling away. Was Walker trying to bust unions or really just adjusting the Public Sector unions? Just like what was done to the Federal Public Sector unions. (and just like other states including a few Democrat lead states are going to have to do) Was there any evidence that the Koch brothers were going to get a bunch of no bid business? Nope. Was Walker guilty of actual wrong doing? Nope. Was the budget better? Did the schools have more money letting them do more? Yes and yes.

That is why the unions and Barrett lost. They were not allowed to dominate the story with a bunch of twisted stories. They couldn’t defend the stuff they protested about. Don’t worry about it. There will be another election soon enough. That is the best part of democracy.

Everything I had to say, I have. You want to continue this, I will ignore you. You can call me names, downding me and make shit up all you want. Enjoy.