Category Archives: General – Government

  This article appeared in multiple Wisconsin news papers today. http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20120116/WDH0101/201160394/Expert-Average-gambling-debt-soars There is good news and bad news in the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling’s 2011 annual report. Make that extremely bad news. But leaders of the organization were stunned … Continue reading →

  The Point of Diminishing Returns by Ben One of the smartest college instructors I had back in the day taught me one of the most valuable lessons I have ever learned in school. A principle that I have used … Continue reading →

  The Walker recall effort is under way and I have some real issues with the recall process and the reasons why the recall is even taking place in the first place. But let me say, that as a fiscal … Continue reading →

  WI DOC Website Lists Probationers & Photos Have you ever wondered if someone is in jail, or on probation?  Well, now you can find out. Some people may find these new capabilities useful, and some may use it against … Continue reading →

Priorities Every day we hear/read about the lack of money for priorities like affordable healthcare, social security for the elderly and disabled, infrastructure, education, border control, fight against terrorism, and life’s basic needs in this country. Then the U.S. government … Continue reading →

Campaign Ads (by Ben Drinken) Campaign advertising by all political parties are filled with misinformation, half truths, and just plain old lies. How anyone can take even a morsal of information from these ads as fact, is beyond comprehension. A … Continue reading →

Fed Acknowledges Economy Growth Slower Than Expected (By Ben Drinkin) The front page of the June 22 2011 Antigo Daily Journal states “Fed acknowledges economy growth slower than expected”. “Ben Bernanke of The Federal Reserve acknowledged Wednesday that the economy … Continue reading →

“The Rich” by Ben Drinkin, How often have we all heard “It is about time the rich start paying their fair share of taxes” ? Well I did a little research, I went right to my tax preparer, and asked … Continue reading →

Do not let this opportunity pass you buy if you are thinking of buying a home. You must have an accepted offer by the end of the day April 30th, 2010, but you will then have 60 days to close … Continue reading →

The hot topic of the day in the Legislature is the onerous task of determining the best candidate for “State Motorcycle”. Apparently our knuckle-headed State Legislature has too much time on its hands. We already have a State Soil, and … Continue reading →