Walker does the unthinkable.

Frankly, I could care less either way. The biggest enemy of (actual) Christmas is Santa Claus.

"..such words are nowhere to be found in the U.S. Constitution. "
True. Neither is "right to vote" or "separation of powers". Asside from particular phrases, there are whole concepts (including "God") that arent in the constitution (http://www.usconstitution.net/constnot.html).

"Does this mean that calling a "Christmas Tree" a "Holiday Tree" for the past several years has been "rude and insensitive to Christians?"
Only if Christians dont think of Christmas as a holiday.

To call a Carls birthday tree anything but a Carls birthday tree is blasphemy and I won't stand for it anymore....LOL

I wonder what the reaction would be if a Democratic govenor spent state time and money on a holiday memorial.

What would *YOUR* reaction be, Amy?

(the original didnt get posted right)
... time and money on a Pagan-Muslim-Buddhist-Zoroastrian holiday memorial.

Why that no good SOB first the unions and now this Shame shame shame I want a tree call

Uterstu: You sound vaguely familiar like someone who has just been prohibited from commenting - a person who poses as various people, writes comments that don't abide by the Discussion Guidelines, then loses priviledges to comment. I predicted this person would be back under another moniker and you seem to fit the bill - suddenly popping up out of nowhere - and your first comment was almost a word-by-word copy of things this person has said in the past. I'll give you a chance to prove me wrong. Comment on the blog topic, avoid personal attacks, and follow the Discussion Guidelines.
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MGarber: I think whomever the Governor of Wisconsin has been has usually had a tree in the state capitol rotunda to celebrate Christmas - although in the past few years in the time of "political correctness" we haven't been allowed to call such a display what it is - a Christmas Tree.
I don't really think there is much cost involved, as the tree is donated (last year it came from Merrill, WI), and the thousands of decorations are donated by Wisconsin citizens. You can read about this at: http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/capfacts/rotunda_s.html

And for those bemoaning the other religions not getting equal time, MGarber - just subscribe to the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel. Why, just tonight they have a large picture of Muslims in prayer celebrating Abrahams' Devotion (11/8/11 - front section page 4A). And all through the various holidays they will run large pictures with wonderful stories on every religion - other than Christianity, usually - which gets a small mention now and then (sometimes next to a story on pedophile priests, of course). The disdain for Christianity in this country is alive and well and helped along by the media. A media intent on shoving Islam down our throats as a wonderful religion of peace (which is not true in many interpretations) as well as any other obscure religion out there. The bias is glaring.

Christ wasn't born on December 25th, and "christmas trees" have a pagan origin...

But I'll support everyones' Constitutional right to have a Festivus Tree... just don't try to stuff your religion down my throat...

I move that we call it a "Carl's Birthday" tree...


But we may need to replace the dangling ornaments with fishing lures and gift certificates...

Did Ohio vote on something today?

Is someone making an accusation of censorship on this blog? That's never come
up before has it?

PS - I like Christmas Trees!

BS: Funny, I don't think this post is about the Ohio vote. (However, for an interesting read on why Ohio's collective bargaining law was repealed, see:
http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/11/ohio-kasich-wisconsin-scott-walker-union
Sadly, all Ohio did was vote to raise their own taxes to pay for the cushy benefits/pensions of public employees. Although, Ohio's politicians will probably pass similar legislation piece-by-piece.)

And I don't think requiring people who comment to abide by the Discussion Guidelines is "censorship." There are rules - and they need to be obeyed. The livinglakecountry.com website is not a free-for-all where anything goes - such as foul language, sexual innuendo, perverse remarks, personal attacks, etc. When some people cannot abide by the rules, they lose their privileges to comment. That is why the "Discussion Guidelines" are posted in the first place.

Reformed Trucker: the Christmas tree tradition started in the 16th century. And I fail to see how displaying a Christmas tree in the Capitol rotunda is "stuffing religion down your throat." Close your eyes when you are in the Capitol and you should be OK.

"I don't really think there is much cost involved,"
How much is not too much? Who desides?

"..for those bemoaning the other religions not getting equal time, MGarber.."
Im not bemoaning anything.

"..just subscribe to the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel.."
Which is a PRIVATE (non governmental) company. If you cant see the difference between a private group of people observing a religous celebration and a governmental body doing it, well, that would explain alot of your confusion.

"...wonderful stories on every religion - other than Christianity.."
REALLY???? You REALLY want to stand by that rediculously false statement? Do you REALLY want me to monitor all the Christmas related stories/pictures/recepies starting now??? I'd be glad to do so if it made you feel more "included".

PS -I like the cookies.
PPS - I like Christmas Trees, too. And the one in the rotunda is always magnificent., although I personally think it would look equally good out in the woods. They're sorta like mounted deers.

Uterus . wow ! you need to calm down . Frankly you should be banned ! As for BS's
comments , censorship can happen on a free and open medium . They call that
freedom ! To censor or not ! lol... What is that old saying of be careful of what you
wish for . lol... On subject . Thank goodness that we have a Christmas Tree again .
Those who do not like it welcome to freedom !!

"And I fail to see how displaying a Christmas tree in the Capitol rotunda is "stuffing religion down your throat." "

And yet you amazingly think a picture of Muslims in prayer celebrating Abrahams' Devotion represents "A media intent on shoving Islam down our throats".

Your lack of a sense of irony is hilarious.
For the record, neither side is shoving anything and no throts are involved. Thats not the point.

....Feds announce new tax on Christmas trees
.(Susan Walsh/AP)
Prepare to get nickel and dimed--literally--if you plan to buy a live Christmas tree over the next few years.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that all companies that produce 500 or more live Christmas trees per season will be subject to a new tax on each tree, which will pay for an advertising campaign promoting the industry.

Even the Obama Administration admits it's a Christmas Tree.
The tax only affects the rich, since the poor and middle class don't have Christmas trees.

Who here is truly offended by the word "Christmas Tree" and can you please tell me why you are offended?

Hey U ! What ?... are you coherent today ?