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Something doesn't pass the smell test. It was just annonced that Wisonsin Governor Scott Walker's Chief of Staff, Keith Gilkes, has resigned to return to his political consulting firm. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel states that the consulting firm is a one-man operation.
Gilkes and the governor are implying that the move is to allow Gilke to prepare for any recall election campaign that Walker might face.
I don't buy it.
This smells. Walker's chief of staff resigns a $112,000 per year post to go back to being self-employed and prepare for something that might happen up to three years from now. The resignation is announced on a Friday afternoon when Madison media are devoting massive coverage to Saturday's University of Wisconsin - University of Nebraska football game (Nebraska's first game ever in the Big 10 conference.)
We're supposed to believe it has nothing to do with an investigation of Walker's gubernatorial campaign, which Keith Gilkes managed before becoming Walker's Chief of Staff.
Is this resignation the first of many ripple effects from the FBI investigation of corruption in Governor Walker's office? Hopefully this will rub off on Governor Kasich since both states have sooo much in common pertaining to their ultra-conservative political agendas. Namely taking away everything they can lay hands on with teachers and state workers while they themselves continue to get raises and prevailing benefits.
Absolutely no politician should ever discuss others wages being lowered and or pay more for their own benefits when the politicians are unwilling to do the same first. Why the hell should anyone have to pay into any political pension benefits when the politicians don't pay jack into Social Security?!?
We're supposed to believe it has nothing to do with an investigation of Walker's gubernatorial campaign, which Keith Gilkes managed before becoming Walker's Chief of Staff.
Cookie jar?? What cookie jar?? Where??? The stink won't rub off because he resigned...the Feds are going to ream him no matter what....
Oooooooo! The rats are are starting to flee the sinking ship...
The resignation is announced on a Friday afternoon when Madison media are devoting massive coverage to Saturday's University of Wisconsin - University of Nebraska football game (Nebraska's first game ever in the Big 10 conference.)
Because, as we all know, College Football is so much more important to the situation America is in!
Not 'related' to the investigation huh? That's like saying that it is against the law to marry someone 'related' to you,such as your first cousin. Oh wait....
http://unicornbooty.com/2011/06/cousin-marriage-vs-gay-marriage-infographic/
Now what do I say? It's all relative?
When they start passing out immunities, it's the first sign that the buzzards are circling. The gig is up, Scotty.
Personally, I'm saving it up for the federal grand jury investigation of the Koch brothers on federal bribery and racketeering charges.
I hope the Feds get on with the investigation. It doesn"t matter where he runs he can't hide from the Justice Department.
I sure hope it gets deep enough to implicate the Koch's. They are operating as economic terrorist against the American Political System.
Governor Walker will be found guilty of stupidity.
From the people to Walker.
We don't want your stinkin' Fascism in America. We don't want Govenors like you who try to privatise the government and we don't like greedy bastards who think they are above the law.
Go back to the Koch's now and see what they tell you. Probably tell ya to F' off.
I just can't wait until it's over,no matter what happens. The ol' generic "I am deeply sorry for_____(hypocrisy du jour)." As if he actually cares *rolls eyes*
Well, Rachel @1.7, this is an important game. Nebraska is in its first year in the Big 10 and lots of us wonder why they are there. So, Wisconsin will do us a big favor if they beat the snot out of them.
Seriously, bombshells are always dropped on news outlets on Fridays so that it isn't covered. Right now, with Occupy Wall St. getting coverage, Fitzwalkerstan figures it can do some shuffling of deck chairs and not be noticed. They are going down as sure as the Titanic did, though.
I hope the Feds get on with the investigation. It doesn"t matter where he runs he can't hide from the Justice Department.
No, not if they're determined to actually perform justice.
The only thing that concerns me is that justice has too often been "bought" before.
and the fire builds...
TEAvangelicals, especially like this Walker wank, are most deserving of getting burned.
Like children playing with oxy-acetylene cutting torches...
And WalkerGate continues...
Where's American Idle when you need him? :)
AI is a female, Bummer. :) Thanks for standing in for American Idle, Soph. I believe she is out of town again on family business.
If he resigns as Govenor he still has time to throw his hat in the presidential ring. Joke :)
You notice no ones begging Walker, Kasich, or Scott of FL., to jump in the presidential race. May they all go down in flames with no glory.
Bet the Kochs are trying to cover their tracks all over this country. They have their fingers in way too many pies.
I think the best would be for Walker to resign so that Wisconsin can get on with governance of the state.
I can hear the shark music from Jaws - getting closer Walker?
I don't buy it either. It's too neat considering everything else that's going on.
My guess is that he's trying to distance himself from Scott Walker to make it harder for any investigation. Akin to what Richard Nixon did by resigning. The resignation itself did nothing to kill the investigation into wrong doing, but as a private citizen Nixon would have been able to fight for years and years and years to maintain control of "his" tapes -- because as a private citizen, he could defend them as his own, personal property (if he hadn't been pardoned, I mean)...which would have been the crux of any criminal investigation.
Walker has got to be wondering where the Koch's are when he really needs them.
But, I do believe they know him not.
They might send free toilet paper, to help clean the mess....after it hits the fan.
Walker has got to be wondering where the Koch's are when he really needs them.
The Koch's don't need Walker anymore they are better off distancing themselves from this sinking, stinking ship and finding another immoral, anti middle class human being to back in the next election.
Emmadog #8 - Me thinks Walker opened the door to his own demise when he was stupid and arrogant enough to take the bait on the prank phone call, not only exposing himself in the conversation, but, put the bright light on the Koch Brothers. They don't like being in the headlights of unflattering publicity, and now they are headliners in some very heavy investigations. They aren't likely to get in the Walker manure pile any deeper then they already are by bailing his a$$ out of anything. He is bleeding and on his own with no lifeboat or repellent in an ocean of sharks that have caught the scent of his blood.
This gets better by the day. Good seed again, Soph. I agree something is rotten in Wisconsin
Rat jumping ship? ...... looking for an immunity deal?
Fun and games in Wisconsin.
According to the last seed by AI, quite a few of Walker's underlings (4-5?) are begging for immunity in the FBI investigation. They raided one of his underling's house and took out computers, files, etc. This should get really good. rubs hands...
So the heat is on is it! I enjoy watching the squirm myself!
I live in wisconsin. give scooter a break will ya'? he said he was going to create jobs didn't he. with all the resignations and possible arrests there will be a few openings now. has to be since no corporation wants to move here with walkers "pay to play" policy, a corrupt gov't. and lousey schools. the only new people coming here are FBI agents and DOJ workers and they will be gone after the trials. by the way; we do have enough lawyers. sorry guys.
Maybe after it's all over you guys could open up some kind of tourist attraction theme park. :)
Suggestions anyone?
Paul: Perhaps a reptile park? Don't think a tourist would pay to see a park full of rats, so that would be out!
How about Walker the Opera, a Comic Tragedy. Or Wisconsin the Musical, featuring a cast of thousands!
"To those who can hear me, I say, 'Don't despair!'"
-- from the The Great Dictator (1940) starring Charlie Chaplin
Gov. Walker's Chief of Staff resigns because they feared that Walker will be recalled next year. Dude is making $112k a year. That's a load of BS!!! No doubt Gov Walker will be recalled next year but something tells me that the FBI is getting ready to DROP the HAMMER on someone in his Administration.
Scott Walker doesn't need a Chief of Staff. The playbook was written by the Koch's and is in full execution phase.
Absolutely right on and I am amazed that more people cannot see that!
"Absolutely right on and I am amazed that more people cannot see that!"
There are plenty of people who can see it, but, some who don't want to believe it. They just think it can't happen in America.
That's an even lamer excuse than claiming the resignation is to spend more time with family. There's corruption there and it will come out.
I really dont think they care what you believe. You're making assumptions just because you despise Walker.
How'd that last recall in WI work for ya?
Failed. Bit.
That last recall knocked out a couple of Koch-sucker Republicans. I'd call getting rid of a single Koch-sucker a win. Got two, that's two wins.
Is so.
Amen. Anytime you eliminate a kochsucker you have done well.
Absolutely chipping away, maybe takin longer than anticipated but it will happen, yes it will.
The recalled GOP State Senators were the LITTLE FISH. Gov. Walker is the Big Mouth Bass that will be caught, recalled, filet and deep fried come next year. His recall will be statewide not local like the recalls this past summer.
That immunity from prosecution statement should be out ANY day now.
Perhaps the guy is just exercising some good taste and maybe a little guilt. You spend enough time around something foul smelling, you begin to smell foul yourself.
He's trying to distance himself from the ongoing FBI probes. Won't work. You can't get away from the long arm of the law here.
it aint so...guess what? we got rid of two walker clones and every dem kept their job. ms simac; the head of the tea party got and spent 4 million and lost. where did this no experience woman get 4 million to run for a state rep. job? we only beat two, but the message was received by walker. he was set on his heels. and this was against "fake" dems running to force primaries and delay the vote, illegal campaign actions, fake and misleading absentee ballots being sent out.
Remember, this is the same person who accepted immunity for his testimony...
http://washingtonindependent.com/112501/gov-scott-walker%e2%80%99s-spokesman-granted-immunity-in-investigation (Gov. Scott Walker’s spokesman granted immunity in investigation)
Super, I've got to correct you on that one. This seed refers to Walkers Chief of Staff. Immunity went to his spokesperson/PR man. Two different bodies.
I assume the People of Wisconsin have NO WAY to find out who financies Gilkes one man consulting firm. I would look toward the 100+ companies that the Koch's control.
Oh, I forgot they are Libritarians not TEA Party Publicans. What a Joke on the American People.
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