Walker Supporters Plan Second Rally on Falls Footbridge
Supporters of Gov. Scott Walker gathered on the footbridge over Highway 41/45 Monday, and organizers are planning to gather once again on election night.
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On Monday, a group of Gov. Scott Walker supporters gathered on the footbridge over Highway 41/45 in Menomonee Falls. Organizers are planning another rally Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.
Walker backers waved signs as cars passed underneath the pedestrian bridge near Best Buy and Steinhafel's, which is accessed via the frontage road that joins Water Street. Monday's demonstration went without incident even though a Menomonee Falls police officer stopped out to the demonstration, according to one participant.
That's a stark contrast to a similar demonstration held at the footbridge across Interstate 94 near North 72nd Street in Milwaukee where supporters were asked to vacate the bridge, and one 16-year-old boy was allegedly handcuffed by a Milwaukee police officer.
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Steve ®
2:38 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
In non Tom Barrett/Flynn territoriality and it is not against the "law" to stand on a footbridge and hold a sign showing support for our elected governor.
Funny how federal law changes from county to county.
Alleen Smithee
3:51 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Apparently so does the spelling of "territory".
Craig
4:41 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Alleen: Ouch that was so hurtfull, I bet Steve (R) is crushed by your witt.
If alleen over you can kiss my ass.
Steve ®
4:49 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Alleen's entire platform is to change the subject, it's all they have left after the overwhelming success of Walker
Alleen Smithee
3:34 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
►Self-described "fiscal conservatives" think taxes should be wisely spent. Well, duh, we all agree with that. But should billionaires be able to buy an election and "own" the governor? Should governors get to do whatever they want in secret? As soon as this election is over I expect the DOJ to answer that last question with and emphatic "No". And all those lame excuses for supporting Walker will sound pretty foolish. Remember how much the GOP loved George Bush, until suddenly they pretended he'd never existed? Get ready for some shame-induced Walker amnesia.◄
Steve ®
4:50 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
And yes, I am crushed, going to find a hole to hid in for a few days.
Craig
5:09 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Steve: AFTER you vote.
Alleen Smithee
5:29 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Craig: When posting a snarky reply to a "spellcheck" post be sure you don't have dried Ensure spillage in your keyboard. I think your "L" and "T" and keys are sticky. It gives people the wrong impression about you.
Anyhoo, I'm not sure if you invited me to come over and kiss your ass or what. Could you link to a photo please? X*X*X* Alleen
Craig
7:18 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
NO IT WASN'T AN OFFER. But feel free to hang out in bars at closing time. If things are the same as they were back in the day.....even a mutt looks like a purebred.
Alleen Smithee
5:11 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Hey, Steve, thanks for reposting my comment. Although, it sort of disproves your assertion that my entire platform is "to change the subject."
Back to the subject: I think you were suggesting that the Milwaukee Police were showing political bias. But the Milw Police Assn endorsed Walker. So...
http://www.jsonline.com/newswatch/145814335.html
Steve ®
8:59 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The MPA does not control the MPD's decisions.
red
10:51 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Oh, so its ok to interfere with free speech -- the identical speech that liberals constantly exercise in MKE -- since da union made some political decision.
When would it have been ok to stop the physical intimidation and death threats against Rep politicians?
Nuitari
6:43 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
I was there, and unlike the Walker supporter at the Clinton rally, no one was just taken away by the police and illegally detained.