tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post6938468471909109677..comments2023-06-08T04:15:43.908-05:00Comments on The Lost Albatross: A great mess at state treasurer's officeEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-13908309517010147432009-09-17T07:59:11.515-05:002009-09-17T07:59:11.515-05:00"We display the appropriate amount of outrage..."We display the appropriate amount of outrage when stories of this sort are broken, but then very few of us seem to have the backbone and/or attention span to see that the responsible parties are really held accountable. That's my main complaint."<br /><br /> Your above quote says it all. Although i think the outrage is usually party specific. Repubs had no problem looking the other way when Bush did it and the dems did the same with Doyle. I just dont get how Sass has kept her job.(actually i do get it which is why its so frustrating)<br /><br /> -ShaneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206203962349256797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-59860923601312817832009-09-16T11:05:58.986-05:002009-09-16T11:05:58.986-05:00Take the "if" like an "alleged.&quo...Take the "if" like an "alleged." It's the journalist in me. I don't like to say that things are definitely so unless solid evidence exists and/or there's been a guilty verdict--and I try to stick with that on a case-by-case basis, regardless of if my gut is telling me that something is very likely true.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-2297889051346534492009-09-16T11:03:26.438-05:002009-09-16T11:03:26.438-05:00Here's what you wrote:
"If anyone has be...Here's what you wrote:<br /><br />"If anyone has been trying to influence hires and/or hiring based on political affiliations..."<br /><br />This is exactly why I wrote my first comment. This is why I thought you naive. There is no "if" here. It happens. The secretaries of the agencies serve at the governor's pleasure so the politics starts at the very top.Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16152773998591751737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-45484673904660403212009-09-16T10:40:22.061-05:002009-09-16T10:40:22.061-05:00I'm glad the WSJ has been looking into this pa...I'm glad the WSJ has been looking into this particular case. Does that mean there aren't other such cases that need to see the light of day? Of course not. This is one example, and I was talking about this one example. I'm not sure how you got the impression that I thought this was the only bad apple out there. But whatever, the important thing is that more of this sort of investigative journalism is needed, as are real consequences for those who flaunt the law, so that we can (hopefully) cut down on this sort of thing in the future.<br /><br />We display the appropriate amount of outrage when stories of this sort are broken, but then very few of us seem to have the backbone and/or attention span to see that the responsible parties are really held accountable. That's my main complaint.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-64459156919354383922009-09-16T10:30:26.600-05:002009-09-16T10:30:26.600-05:00I wasn't implying that you're naive to thi...I wasn't implying that you're naive to think it has no place in government. What I got out of it was that you think that the WSJ caught the bad apple when this goes on all the time and that state government is heavily politicized. And this goes beyond just hiring folks who are loyal.Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16152773998591751737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-12428630110752723632009-09-16T10:14:44.353-05:002009-09-16T10:14:44.353-05:00X - We're looking forward to kicking ass, than...X - We're looking forward to kicking ass, thank you. :)<br /><br />Anon - Part of holding these politicians responsible for their actions is voting them out of office.<br /><br />Palmer - It's not naive to believe that this sort of shit has no place in government. It doesn't mean I don't know that it goes on all the time anyway.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393762115493350763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-4843144827468012802009-09-16T10:11:54.078-05:002009-09-16T10:11:54.078-05:00Emily - I agree with your comments but chuckle to ...Emily - I agree with your comments but chuckle to myself at your naivete of how state government works. Get a temp job at a state agency for a few months and you will learn more than you ever wanted to know.<br /><br />Barring working at the state, keep your eyes peeled at the next gubernatorial election. If a Republican gets elected, watch what happens at the most politicized state agencies.Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16152773998591751737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-1650134247027611082009-09-16T10:03:38.519-05:002009-09-16T10:03:38.519-05:00I believe the good people of Wisconsin deserve bet...I believe the good people of Wisconsin deserve better. You are correct about self serving politics, but since moving to Dane County 3 years ago, much of Madison is self serving. Sass is no longer hiding under the Doyle umbrella, since his announcement not to seek re-election, agency heads, dept. leaders, elected or otherwise are open season and we should all be asking, what have you done for us?; instead of asking what have you done for yourself. Sometimes people wind up in positions of power beyond there level of competence. This is a classic case, but I believe there"ll will be a few more before April.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044318737317983833.post-60381899351044775082009-09-16T08:13:17.128-05:002009-09-16T08:13:17.128-05:00I Agree totally.Ideological and politically based ...I Agree totally.Ideological and politically based hiring have caused many many problems. just look at history for a few EPIC fails. when people start being hired for positions based on their "moral compass" or political affiliation, you begin to see problems with transparency and open government. look what happened with the U.S. attorney scandal. Biskupic did the Administrations dirty work, and was allowed to remain in his position. that's what you get when you start "playing favorites" when hiring. if you help get the peron a job, then you can ask a "favor" later, and it's incumbent upon the employee to comply. exchanging favors with a buddy is fine, but not when it impacts the lives of the people of your state, or it's economy.I applaud you Emily for being so rigorous in defending the ideals of our democracy. No matter who it is, you don't pull punches, and have a very common sense way of calling people out on their BS. Oh, and Little Red Wolf Is gonna Kick Ass This Weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com