War on Women? Really, Mayor Barrett?
You will not see this story in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel. Even though the unbiased "journalists" at the paper have been made aware of it, they determined it is not newsworthy. Nothing to see, move along.
Milwaukee's Mayor, Tom Barrett, recently received the endorsement of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. All well and good so far, and not unexpected since this is just another union to back another Democrat in the recall effort against Governor Scott Walker.
However, what is interesting (and should indeed be a story in the newspaper) about this story is the fact that the WPPA Executive Director (whom Barrett stood side-by-side with when this endorsement was announced) James Palmer has some domestic issues:
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"Barrett’s first major union endorsement is the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, and front and center – Jim Palmer, the organization’s executive director. “Tom Barret has consistently demonstrated his support for those who serve in public safety,” Palmer said. Critics are raising questions, saying Palmer has a troubled past that undercuts Barrett’s message. In court documents, Palmer’s wife says “Jim has engaged in aggressive, physical contact with me in the past, and has received anger management for those actions. However, he still cannot control his temper.”
Barrett and other Democrats have made “the war on women” a central issue in the recall campaign.
The Republican Party told FOX6 News in a statement: “If these allegations are true, then it is absolutely shameful that Tom Barrett, for political purposes, would falsely attack Governor Walker’s record on women’s issues while standing next to a man with an alleged history of using physical force against his own wife.”
Going to the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website, you can view the case against Mr. Palmer filed by his wife, Michelle. A restraining order for four years was granted by the court against Mr. Palmer.
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Given Mayor Barrett's propensity for attacking Governor Walker on just about everything, including:
- JOBS (what's Milwaukee's unemployment rate for the last 8 years, Tom? what's Milwaukee's black unemployment rate for the last 8 years, Tom?),
- SCHOOLS (what is the graduation rate for Milwaukee's schools for the last 8 years, Tom? how many violent fights have occurred in Milwaukee's public schools over the last 8 years, Tom? how many teachers is MPS laying off due to refusing to utilize the tools of ACT 10, Tom?),
- TAXES (how many of the 8 years you have been in office have taxes gone up in Milwaukee, Tom? 7 to be exact...),
- CAMPAIGN PROMISES (before ever becoming Mayor, Barrett promised one of his first acts would be to end the dumping of raw sewage by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District . After 8 years, why is the MMSD still dumping poop in the lake, Tom?)
...doesn't Mayor Barrett need to get his own house in order?
In addition, let's not forget the liberals recent self-generated crisis - the so-called "war on women." Of course this non-issue is just another weak distraction dreamed up by the likes of Obama and others to deflect attention away from all of their own political failings. However, for Barrett "to keep it real" - why is he accepting an endorsement from the Executive Director of the WPPA - a man who obviously has domestic issues with his wife?
What is even more disgusting is that the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel has passed on reporting this. Mr. Palmer, in an e-mail to WPPA Board and staff, even writes about this fact:
Dear WPPA Board & Staff:
Please see the link below. The Republican Party of Wisconsin has turned their sights on me in an effort to diminish the WPPA's endorsement of Tom Barrett in his bid to unseat Scott Walker.
At this time, I do not expect additional stories to occur. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel looked into this story and decided against it.
(And besides, the staff of the Journal/Sentinel is probably too busy - working overtime to turn over every rock and interview everyone who knew or associated with Scott Walker from birth to the present....to find some dirt, just any dirt!!!)
Now, you can be sure that in regards to Mr. Palmer, the libs will all cry that a person's personal life is their own business! Palmers fights with his wife are between the two of them and no one else! Palmers actions do not reflect on Tom Barrett at all! Leave poor Mayor Barrett out of this!
Sure. If it were only that simple.
Just imagine for one moment if Governor Scott Walker had received the endorsement from the Wisconsin Professional Police Association and was associated with Mr. Palmer. Think the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel would simply pass on the story???
We all know the honest answer to that question.
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74 Comments
reformed trucker - May 01, 2012 10:44 PM
the males do.
Barrett's war on women.
ahemmer - May 02, 2012 8:24 AM
Never mind that out-of-state money from the unions/White House/etc. has been funding the recalls, protests, AND Democratic candidates... That's OK - cuz they are the Dems!!!
In addition, Democrat Tammy Baldwin has raised over 70% of her campaign donations are from out-of-state. Is Barrett "deeply offended" over Baldwin's out-of-state dollars? Haven't heard a peep from ole' Tom on that one.
Ah, the hypocrisy of the left. Priceless.
jman99 - May 02, 2012 8:25 AM
Isn't walker the guy who did not make cuts to law enforcement union contracts at the same time as he was wailing economic punches on teachers ( mostly women )?
I's say Walker is already well and truly in bed with most of the law enforcement establishment by his actions.
RT:
"I heard that females on Barrett's staff make on average over 17K less per year than
the males do."
Well, no, everybody in the office makes less than one particular male does:
Women:
Patricia Doll
$41,495.22
Myra Edwards
$72,977.06
Kimberly Montgomery
$85,034.04
Marcey Patterson
$39,478.40
Alexis Peterson
$42,742.70
Leslie Silletti
$66,100.84
Jodie Tabak
$89,595.00
Brooke VandeBerg
$58,738.94
Men:
Patrick Curley
$110,074.64
Michael Miller
$74,921.86
Oscar Tovar
$53,999.92
Patrick Curley Happens to be Barrett's Chief of Staff and thus commands a higher salary for this position.
Just more Republican hog wash I'm afraid.
jman99 - May 02, 2012 8:26 AM
Can you show proof of "White House" money in Wisconsin?
We the people - May 02, 2012 9:16 AM
WFB resident - May 02, 2012 9:23 AM
state ? I wonder how much the male o makes over the women on Barrets team ?
Not to mention all those women babies that Barret allows to be killed at abortion
clinics ? Dumocrats kill women everyday ,and in their logic they feel that if a man
gets paid more for a higher position is worse ,than killing babies. For killing female
babies is not as bad !! PDLS's the top of corruption !!
jman99 - May 02, 2012 10:08 AM
Sorry, but most of these examples are self employed persons or persons who work as entertainers. ( Professional athletes are entertainers, that why you go to the games, to be entertained )
If however you have a garment manufacturer who pays women who assemble the garments less than say the fellow who pick up the scrap material from the floor, then you are paying the women less for work of at least equal value to the firm.
jman99 - May 02, 2012 10:11 AM
state ?
No I'm saying that if Hemmer has proof of it she should place it on the blog.
She is the one making the accusation. Owness of proof is on her.
Mucho - May 02, 2012 10:21 AM
The OFA is heavily involved int he recall and protest efforts (phone banks, fund raising, bussing protesters....) Claiming this is either without Obama's knowledge or direction is absurd.
Mucho - May 02, 2012 10:37 AM
republithug -georgedub
Not an unnamed source georgedub - A Dane County Municipal Judge! Marjorie Schuett. And it can't be "alleged" abuse either. It has to be proven:
From the WI DOJ : "TROs are granted only if you can prove to the judge through your petition and/or evidence that you or your family need immediate protection from your abuser."
Two witnesses and 10 exhibits later and the judge was stisfied that Barret's pal has abused his wife and is likely to continue.
Not only is Barrett dumb enough to associate with the Wife Abuser but he is dumb enough to brag about his association without even checking the guy out. Wow!
ahemmer - May 02, 2012 11:41 AM
The bias in the news is just unbelievable right now and it will only get worse (hard to fathom) as the recalls near.
As for Barry and the White House: Obama IS keeping an eye on Wisconsin. Obama and the Dems/unions are very tight and concerned. Does anyone besideds jman99 doubt that Obama isn't helping out behind the scenes to fight against Governor Walker? Walker stands for everything Obama doesn't: smaller government, lower taxes, jobs, Voter ID, concealed carry, personal responsibility, hard work, etc. In other words, Walker wants the citizens of the state to have freedom, while Obama wants the citizens of the United States to be beholden to big government.
As Rush Limbaugh so eloquently stated about Obama: low class in high office. You bet - especially after Obama goes to Afghanistan and gives a "shout out" to - himself...disgusting.
By the way - did you know that Obama got bin Laden??? By the way - did you know that Obama got bin Laden??? By the way - did you know that Obama got bin Laden??? (repeat ad nauseum)... or just tune in to any leftie cable news network for "breaking news - bin Laden killed one year ago" (from CNN) -
Hilarious.
jman99 - May 02, 2012 11:58 AM
All I'm asking for is proof. If you have proof post it.
If you don't have proof, shut up.
WFB resident - May 02, 2012 12:08 PM
jman99 - May 02, 2012 1:32 PM
Hilarious."
I'm glad you can laugh at it now hemmer, it used to be such a serious topic for GWB.
Mucho - May 02, 2012 2:22 PM
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/laura-hundt/4a/475/8b9
http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/01/obama-team-spent-no-resources-on-walker-recall-111218.html
jman99 - May 02, 2012 2:34 PM
I was referring to "White House Money", Not the other
ahemmer - May 02, 2012 2:35 PM
the Clown-in-chief to totally take credit for the bin Laden episode yet again ONE
YEAR later. And remember Obama and the Dems trying to block everything Bush
did in regards to the war on terror? When Bush caught Hussein Bush gave full
credit to the military. He has class. Obama is just a narcissist.
jman99 - May 02, 2012 2:38 PM
No you can't. You can only show innuendo.
jman99 - May 02, 2012 2:39 PM
Not even the same ball park.
Mucho - May 02, 2012 3:13 PM
You said it. Barrett pays men big salaries for important jobs and women good salaries for "women's work" while he hangs out with his wife abusing pals.
Barrett's office is stereotypical of how women are overrepresented in low wage jobs: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d1210.pdf
Two highest paid - Men. Two lowest paid -Women. Why do the Dems want Barrett to install his glass ceiling Statewide?