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Wisconsin Secession

Friday, November 16, 2012

Residents Petition White House For Wisconsin To Secede From U.S.

On the official website of the White House is a tool to open a petition on any issue you feel needs addressing. At least some want to see Wisconsin leave the union. Is this really the best way to proceed?

It's no secret that Wisconsin is a divided house, politically.  Since Republican Gov. Scott Walker's election in 2010, residents of the state have often been at odds. It's felt like constant upheaval, from the days of protests over Act 10, the budget repair bill that stripped represented public employees of their ability to bargain for salary and health benefits, to the recall efforts against state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, including the governor.  When the presidential election hit, Wisconsin's tumultuous political climate ramped up, and brought us visit after visit from candidates in the weeks before Election Day.  And when it came time to cast ballots, the state switched sides.  Walker emerged victorious in June, garnering…

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Johnny Blade

12:35 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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