Today in Wisconsin: Tractors and More

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Television news today has been focused nearly entirely on Japan, which is understandable. But lest we forget — here are some videos I found of today’s rally in Madision —

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwhTh3OFfvQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwhTh3OFfvQ

10 thoughts on “Today in Wisconsin: Tractors and More”

  1. Today was the largest crowd I’ve seen. Terrific energy, and more signs than in the past few weeks. The 14 received heroes’ welcomes. Jesse Jackson led us in a prayer for people in Japan. Susan Sarandon showed up, much to our surprise. I spent several hours outside on a cold March day, my feet are killing me, but I feel terrific.

  3. I happened to drop by Michael Moore’s site (Digby said he probably had the best coverage of today’s doings. Noticed a tweet from a 5th grade teacher: “If u live in Wisconsin, don’t forget 2 set your clock back 50 yrs this weekend.”

    From the photos I’ve seen, it sure looked cold. Thanks so much for posting, Jill!

  5. I feel awful for poor Japan.
    But, I’m also worried that the right will use that as a screen for awhile to do more damage in the states, and in the nation as a whole.

    This disaster will take peoples attention off of WI, MI, OH, and other states, where Republican Governors and legislatures are hell-bent on bringing womens, workers, and seniors, rights back to the 19th Century.
    We need to keep everyone focused on what’s happening there, and in DC, with the coming budget and debt ceiling issues that they look at as opportunities.

    PS: The worries continue for that nuclear reactor in Japan. I have a stupid question: We call it “China Syndrome” if a reactor melts down here, do they call it something different on the other side of the world, like “America Syndrome?”

  6. I was there too. They said conservatively 70K. There were more people yesterday than two Saturday’s ago when they said 100K. Great feeling, at least we were doing something. Now, onto the recalls. Gulag, what I’m hoping is that we spend a few months in the 19th century, and then teleport into the 21st cent. as working people realize what the republicans are really about, and what they’ve always been about, which is working for the wealthy. When I was growing up the Dems were the party of the working class, they’ve lost themselves in that and need to get back to their roots. I didn’t get a chance to see the tractors, but was really impressed with the number of people who were there that will not be affected by this bill. I felt a movement.

  7. I recall on a trip to Greece the farmers were on strike. They drove their tractors en masse and blocked the main north/south highway. It paralyzed transport. I am not advocating anything like that, but it shows the power of labor when it puts it collective shoulder to the wheel. OOPS! I said “collective” I must be guilty of a thought crime.

    I wonder if the usual idiots will try to push the meme that farmers are not “real” Americans. I know they would think I am not. The goat cheese sounds too “French”. It is sad in a way that farmers don’t get the respect they used to except perhaps in small rural areas like where I live. We’ve gone through a succession of American archetypes. Coporate raiders were even the quintessential americans for a while. But, “Green Acres” is the place for me. It’s time for Americans to realize that without labor, nothing would be produced.

    Anyway, I have the greatest respect for people who are braving the elements and standing strong. Our thoughts and “prayers” are with you and I will be donating to the recall fund.

  8. buckyblue,
    I LOVE YOU!
    WE ALL LOVE YOU!
    AND THANK YOU
    FOR ALL YOU DO!!!

    And, as for the farmers,
    Well, I don’t think “The Framer’s”
    Ever thought a farmer,
    Would ever have a name like
    ConAgra!”

  9. “PS: The worries continue for that nuclear reactor in Japan. I have a stu question: We call it “China Syndrome” if a reactor melts down here, do call it something different on the other side of the world, like “America Syndrome?” c u n d gulag

    One can only hope that if a Japanese meltdown did melt through, it would emerge in Arizona.

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