I don't do this part very well, folks. I'm great at ripping apart someone's bad idea or managing enough snark to keep you snickering, but today I'm tooting my own horn.
You see, I wrote a book. Scott Walker's Wisconsin: A Fairly Conservative Perspective was a project for last year that I - tada! - actually finished. (Read the thanks at the end and you'll find out how.) It was a great experience to write a project with more than two hundred words.
And I'm told it's pretty easy to read. The first section of the book examines a lot of what you might not know about Wisconsin's governor. Take a chance by reading the preview of the book provided at the Amazon link. I think you'll find perhaps there's more to his story than you'd expect.
The second part of the book covers the protests and just how crazy Wisconsin politics became. You'll find some great photos from photographer Nick Schweitzer woven into the story. The last section discusses the recall.
For $5.99 it's a relatively complete accounting of what we endured. And I have to say, that was the most interesting part of writing the story. While many of us kept up with sound bites and talking points, the whole year reviewed in something of a chronological order reminds us there's a reason we were tired at the end.
Right now you can read it on your Kindle or a Kindle app on your computer or iPad. (Where the photos are amazing, I'll add.) A print version with black and white photos should be ready by the end of the month.
Ok, I did it. You have no idea how hard that was for me! I'll finish by thanking you for listening to my pitch.
And go buy that book!
At one time I thought about publishing some of my writing, I've since accepted it is unlikely. However, I have a list of topics I intend to write about ... maybe tomorrow ... I'll give you one, since I would like to see it happen ... "Truth in Sentencing - The Lost Art of Journalistic Integrity". Good Luck with your book.
Scott Walker doesn't even know I exist. So woohoo to your great theory. (And seriously - read the thing and you tell me if it's "glowing." I left a bunch of it out, but there's some less that flattering personal stuff revealed.)
Strange, we have abundant history, quite recent, that the policies pursued by the Dem's have failed everywhere, and yet the majority of voters are still buying the tripe they peddle. As I learned in Psychology, the majority are easily conditioned ... and we've made it easier with the medications we feed them. I am nearing the end of my journey so I expend less energy to correct this equivocation ... I lament the result for future generations, since ours has spent our inheritance, and maxed out their credit cards. I also find there may be hope when some like Governor Walker are elected - being that we are "somewhat" still a Republic. Unfortunately he is limited by the years of built in regressive legislation. I do believe in God, it is my Faith that keeps me from being too depressed about our apparent condition.
Walker's election here in WI was a strong statement. That he managed and R/R legislature to go with it? Well either Dems aren't watching or voters are more clever than I thought. It's our urban centers in the US that keep us D nationwide. I suspect that's why the Ds have a genuine dislike for suburbia or rural. When the cities die (and just look at Detroit) it could be a different ending.
History takes time to prove itself to whatever end it goes. Just like whether I invest in this or that or you invent something that takes 10, 25 or 50 years to save mankind. Time will be the only factor that decides. Yes, BS does sell as the internet and shrinking newspaper/magazines and other outlets will show. Keep in mind that your favorite sport team may start out strong and still crash at the end of the season. Politics and politicians are far more volatile. I have paid my dues as an adult for over 35 years under the current and past fed,state and local politicians in the form of income, property and sales tax and have not seen a break yet. I cannot crow about any one politician.
; ) I didn't understand your earlier information request (having considered the issue resolved) and don't understand your comment above about linking. I do seem to recall an earlier discussion about clarity/cogency. Now, were you going to respond to my statements about domestic v. foreign oil, or was I merely helping you write your article? ; )
Regardless, the point is that many people write books about politicians before the summation of their career has been determined. That doesn't make them ass kissers or assassins intent on gaining a political appointment by the subject or his or her opponents as the ultimate return for their efforts. I probably won't read Cindy's book, not because I think there's anything wrong with it. It just doesn't really interest me at this point. I hope others who have an interest do. I applaud anyone that takes the time to write something and publish. That includes you. You tend to have a different take on things around here than most. You could probably write something interesting. If you did, I'd assume you did it for the sake of doing so. Not because of some ulterior motive.
Cindy Must be a great book that the protagonist hasn't even heard about. Hmmm... this looks familiar. I have rarely read about any politician that wasn’t interested in every shred of public opinion about themselves. Hmmmm... Are you posting the truth Cindy? How many copies were delivered to his office?
The photo the high school let me use was ok'd by the Governor's office, so I know they were aware of the project. The protagonist is Wisconsin. Scott Walker is a supporting character. It's in three sections: Walker, The Protests, The Recall. You could always read the darn thing and then complain. Oh, and if you happen to have first-hand knowledge that he has a clue who I am, then bring it on.
Thank your for your honesty. I respect and applaud your effort with your book but find this segment of Wisconsin history (especially the recall) repulsive, so no, I will not be reading your book anytime soon. I have had my fill of it. No need to get offended. I have no desire to “bring it on”. That is an alpha male trait that I see more and more of these days from women as well as men. I just like the unbiased truth, nothing more. Good day!
Good day!
The first "glowing book" about Obama was written by Obama.
Not to nit-pick, but the adverb "overtly" is unnecessary. I believe we have sufficiently established that our respective facility with the English language places us in different facets of the spectrum. Please let me know if you need any additional assistance with your oil article.
Her use of "overtly" was perfect. Notice that it is preceded by the adverb "so," referring to the degree or manner of being pedantic in public (cf. "trolling"). (Notice, also, the ellipsis of "that is" just prior to "so," which is perfectly allowable in casual conversation. I believe we have sufficiently established that our respective facility with the English language places us in different facets of the spectrum. Please spend more time honing your skills.
(Dude. That rocked. High five!)
I stand corrected. However, you should hang your head in shame for not pointing out a punctuation error at the VERY end of my first paragraph. I'm now not sure that I can be seen in public with you if we ever meat. And, yes, I am aware that there is a mistake at the end of the paragraph above. Unlike Bren, I make no unintentional mistakes, including the one you pointed out in your post, immediately above.
Roger that.
Bren does not disclose her gender. I, however, address her as a female because she exhibits behaviors typical of a person who has a prefrontal lobe that has developed two standard deviations earlier than the typical male over the age of 18. That would make Bren very likely to be a female, since they are done developing much earlier. You are correct that I selected the wrong pronoun. But as I said, I do not make unintentional mistakes.
And now back to my dinner of Jumbo Shrimp.
Yes. That was the alleged girlfriend that cried because she wished she knew what it was like to be black in America. Alas, she will never really, really, superdeeduperly know.
That was so unexpected that I sprayed my coffee out of my mouth and all over my computer. Actually, I wasn't drinking coffee at the time that I read your last comment, but I did immediately go to Starbucks after reading it so that I could spray the coffee on my computer. I never drink coffee.