On prank call, Wis. governor discusses strategy

[Stringer_Bell]

Why would that make a difference? I don't think there's a law about misrepresenting yourself over the phone.

Us conservatives don't lie, especially over the telephone. We tell the truth, the whole truth, so help us Dog. And if it ain't against the law to take up the Gov's time by asking questions about Mika Brzezinski's fine ass, then it should be.

[ChumpDumper]

It'll be interesting to see if this is pursued. The caller misrepresented himself and pretended to be someone else; that may have a bearing.

A bearing on what, counselor?

The law that doesn't exist?

[Wild Cobra]

Don't think so.

http://www.rcfp.org/taping/states/wisconsin.html


There are 12 states that require two-party consent. WI isn't one of them.

Wouldn't it revolve around the definition of "tortious act?" Seems to me that misrepresenting who you are is nefarious enough to make the recording illegal.

The legal dictionary in essence refers to an illegal act. So is misrepresenting who you are legal, or illegal when placing a call. I believe it's illegal in all states. I could be wrong. Anyone know?

[Wild Cobra]

Now I missed the time index of the so called blunder. Anyone have it? I don't want to listen to the whole thing again. Nothing jumped out at me as to being improper.

Anyone...

[LnGrrrR]

Wouldn't it revolve around the definition of "tortious act?" Seems to me that misrepresenting who you are is nefarious enough to make the recording illegal.

Why not look for evidence instead of navel-gazing.

The legal dictionary in essence refers to an illegal act. So is misrepresenting who you are legal, or illegal when placing a call. I believe it's illegal in all states. I could be wrong. Anyone know?

If it's illegal, surely you can find it on the internets.

[DarrinS]

Evidently, it's not illegal in Wisconsin because WI is a "one party" state.

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2...prank_call.php

[Wild Cobra]

edit...

Why not look for evidence instead of navel-gazing.

What does Omphaloskepsis have to do with this?

If it's illegal, surely you can find it on the internets.

Not going to bother. Not important enough to me for the time to look it up.

[ChumpDumper]

Not going to bother. Not important enough to me for the time to look it up. I've got chain emails to read and pass on while I watch TV shows at work.

[LnGrrrR]

Well, since I did some work, I guess we'll just go with the belief that it WASN'T illegal.

[ChumpDumper]

Well, since I did some work, I guess we'll just go with the belief that it WASN'T illegal.

Also since no one is talking about this guy's getting arrested.

[boutons_deux]

Madison police chief asks Walker to explain ‘troubling’ comments


Police chief Noble Wray of Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday asked Republican Gov. Scott Walker to explain "very unsettling and troubling" comments made in what he thought was a private phone call.

Police chief Noble Wray of Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday asked Republican Gov. Scott Walker to explain "very unsettling and troubling" comments made in what he thought was a private phone call.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/02/2...e+Raw+Story%29

[Wild Cobra]

I listened to it again, and didn't find anything that sounded unethical. About 15 minutes in, is when (wannabe) Koch brought up plants. walker only said "we thought about that" but never said more. You need to be careful not to say "that's a stupid idea" when you think you're talking to someone like Koch. Someone may have brainstormed the idea, hence the "we," but that cannot be taken as the governor giving it a moment of intent.

The other issue? making the congressmen come in to get their checks? It is legal, and more ethical than refusing to be at work.

[boutons_deux]

"sounded unethical"

... thanks for inadvertently proving the Walker tactics unethical.

[DMX7]

walker only said "we thought about that" but never said more. You need to be careful not to say "that's a stupid idea" when you think you're talking to someone like Koch. Someone may have brainstormed the idea, hence the "we," but that cannot be taken as the governor giving it a moment of intent.

You're giving two explanations. Either he and his cronies thought about it or they didn't. If they thought about, then they're corrupt bags. If he lied about them thinking about, then he's a proven liar who lies to get what he wants.

Either way, he's an unethical piece of .

[jack sommerset]

Left getting up in arms over this non story/prank. Fun to watch!!

[Wild Cobra]

You're giving two explanations. Either he and his cronies thought about it or they didn't. If they thought about, then they're corrupt bags. If he lied about them thinking about, then he's a proven liar who lies to get what he wants.

Either way, he's an unethical piece of .

Do you always derail a possible explanation without comprehension?

I don't know what the facts are. My point is there is no evidence he planned to do anything unethical. Him confessing to "we talked about it" does not say in what context. They could have said how they could not use such tactics, but not be willing to shoot Koch down on it.

Comprehend? Or are you too content to jump to conclusions, and not reason what other possibilities may be?

[Wild Cobra]

Left getting up in arms over this non story/prank. Fun to watch!!

The stupidity of the people here constantly amazes me.

[DMX7]

Him confessing to "we talked about it" does not say in what context. They could have said how they could not use such tactics

You've been goddamn brainwashed. It's unreal.

[Wild Cobra]

You've been goddamn brainwashed. It's unreal.

LOL...

No, you are.

No matter what a possibility may be, you are stuck on one meaning only.

[ElNono]

LOL...

No, you are.

No matter what a possibility may be, you are stuck on one meaning only.

And you're not?

[Marcus Bryant]

I know you are but what am I?

[Yonivore]

Either way, he's an unethical piece of .

Yeah, that's not flying with the people of Wisconsin...but, keep repeating it.

[Wild Cobra]

And you're not?

Please...

What in makes you think that?

I am only pointing out possibilities.

I am only keeping an open mind.

If that means I have only one thought, then.... No, I won''t say how ing lame that makes you.

How in do you lib s change someones obvious open mindedness of possibilities into a single though mindset?