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Golden Guernsey has an

Ramona — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:11:48 +0000

In reply to Very nice collection, Ramona.

Golden Guernsey has an 83-year legacy in the Milwaukee area. In 2011 the company was acquired by a Los Angeles private equity firm that shut down the operations suddenly in January and then sought Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection for the dairy operations.

Missed the cream puff story. Sad and infuriating. Once the money people get their claws on their target companies--even those that are beloved institutions--there isn't a damned thing anyone can do about it. Let's face it, we came very close to electing one of those proud vultures as president of our country.

We're in an age of insanity and it's tough for those of us who are still sane to stand on the sidelines and watch this happen. There used to be laws against usury, against vulture capitalism, against outright theft. Now they're seen as signs of success. Honesty and ethics are for losers.

Also this. Uh huh:

The sale doesn't include a labor contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 695 that had represented the plant's employees. But Lifeway indicated it would like to hire former Golden Guernsey employees because they have the most knowledge of the dairy plant, according to Stanziale.

Very nice collection, Ramona.

SleepinJeezus — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:39:23 +0000

In reply to FRIDAY FOLLIES: Bachmann's Adios, Hitler Tea Kettle, Michigan Dreaming, and Scandalous Cheerios

Very nice collection, Ramona. But you left out what, for me anyway, is perhaps the greatest absurdity of the week: The signature treat at Wisconsin State Fair, the creampuff, will now be made by an Illinois company.

They were formerly made by Golden Guernsey in Waukesha. A vulture capitalist group bought the profitable enterprise last year, sold off its assets, busted the union, and closed the plant. Apparently, there remains no other business in Wisconsin (America's Dairyland) that makes the iconic creampuff.

Or is that IRONIC creampuff. It stands as a perfect example of just what's been happening in our state - and yours, too - wherein we are left to wonder if in fact anything will be left at all by the time the ALEC Vandals and the profit-takers who are now in charge are through with us.

If I buy any creampuffs at all this year, it will be to warm up my pitching arm for the next time I happen to see the Governor. One in Walker's kisser would be perfect. If I could launch two on target? Sublime!

Mr. Smith, you are much more

Ramona — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:30:06 +0000

In reply to Wonderful weekly wrap-up,

Mr. Smith, you are much more consistent with your delightful Haikulodeon than I am with my Follies, so you are far more responsible (yes!) than I am for that Friday fun.

"Treadmill effect" describes it beautifully, but when we're not standing still we're falling behind. Can't let that happen again. The fight is exhausting, yes, but they would get too much satisfaction out of seeing us quit. Nobody wants to give them the satisfaction.

Wonderful weekly wrap-up,

MrSmith1 — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:51:07 +0000

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Wonderful weekly wrap-up, Ramona! I love the artwork, it is indeed sublime. And yeah, we have become a nation of idiots, and more than half, sadly, but I think the sense is more of futility and an exhaustion from having to fight so hard just to remain in the same place. Let's call it the "treadmill effect."

P.S. Ramona's Friday Follies and The Haikulodeon ... Fridays are fun at Dagblog! :-)

No pictures. That is sad. I

trkingmomoe — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:08:43 +0000

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No pictures. That is sad. I guess every one in Chicago will have to make sure their phone has a camera to help the Sun-Times. Jim Graves has decided not to run either in Michele Bachmann district. He was only trying to get rid of her.

Okay, I will start and

Richard Day — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:32:24 +0000

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Okay, I will start and probably come back.

Michele has never ever been off of the public dole.

She sees all these millions being generated by her ridiculous and false 'facts' coming out of her brainless mouth and millions being generated for the campaigns of others.

Again, she is mentally ill.

But you got me laughing. hahahaha

The Hitler teakettle really got to me. hahahaha

If I had a few extra bucks, I might have purchased a few and sent a couple to enemies of mine. hahahhah

They sold out! hahahahah

You got me laughing.