IN WI: Capitol access denied, protesters dragged away; huge crowd outside

[sybylla]

Source: Madison Capitol Times

10:15 a.m. — Reporters are being denied access to the Capitol. The State Patrol told a State Journal reporter the building is shut down and they're not letting anyone else in.

Four or five protesters sitting in front of the Assembly doors were dragged away, but not put under arrest, by State Patrol troopers and other officers.

Other protesters who were in the hallway leading to the doors of the Assembly left voluntarily.



Read more: http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_1bde688e-4b23-11e0-a0e3-001cc4c03286.html

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I'm hearing reports and have seen twitter photos that show police have arrived at the capitol with riot gear.

[fascisthunter]

1. Wisconsin has been turned into a Police State by Republicans

anyone who denies this is a lying turd.

[HereSince1628]

2. State Troopers are headed by...the Fitzgerald's Father.

I am expecting limited tolerance from them.

[Chorophyll]

3. Kick.

[nolabear]

4. Dear god. Is there a live stream anywhere? I'd like to see what fascism looks like.

[sybylla]

9. These links might help.

You can get the live police/fire radio chatter at:
http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=cwp&ctid=3064

And last night there was live streaming here, but I don't know if it's continuing today:
http://www.livestream.com/guide/onlinenews

[iwishiwas]

5. CNN finallly started covering the protesters at about 10am. FINALLY,

[Fearless]

7. ...And keep saying they'll get back to it if there's "violence or arrests".

POS MSM.

[Pacifist Patriot]

11. Oh for Pete's Sake!

[Fearless]

15. CNN is leading with the "opportunely timed" anti-bullying conference...

Then talking about the "Muslim radicalization" talk in Congress.... Then occasionally talking about the actual story that matters. And all they keep asking is "Is anyone being taken out in handcuffs??? Is anyone being taken out in handcuffs..."

[loudsue]

16. That's all they care about: violence and unrest. Convenient, ratings inspired journalism at its

worst.

The Fairness Doctrine HAS GOT TO BE reinstated. I'm sick of this American pravda.

[robertpaulsen]

31. Yeah, CNN really has their finger on the pulse of the nation.

The Quick Vote poll on their home page now:

Are you giving up something for Lent?

Wisconsin's answer: Yeah, collective bargaining against our will, motherfucker!

[yodermon]

6. So is there any record of what's being done in the legilative body,

if reporters are locked out?

Passing laws in secret?

[Fearless]

8. They are not there. They can't get in.

[sybylla]

10. Some are saying no one can get in because they all have to go through security first

That's where all this is coming from.

But legally, the State Assembly cannot convene until they are open to the public.

That said, "legally" has not mattered yet.

[Iliyah]

17. Have that stopped

the gopers? Nah, if they cannot get through their secret tunnels then they will probably go to Heil Walker or First General's home to complete the voting. Hey they don't need the Dems nor the 1 Indy, cause they have the power (not for long).

[xchrom]

12. recommend

[LiberalEsto]

13. There goes Freedom to Assemble

and Freedom of Speech.

Bye, bye, U.S. Constitution, it was nice knowin' ya

[No Elephants]

32. We haven't really had one since 9-11.

[sybylla]

14. UPDATE: Capitol protesters shout 'Shame!' as police deny access

At the same link.

10:40 a.m. -- Police and protesters were struggling against each other at the Martin Luther King entrance to the Capitol, where there were about 300-400 people. As police tried to close the door, protesters were trying to keep it open, but police were successful in closing the door.

Police pulled protesters away from the door amid shouts of "Shame! Shame!" from the protesters.

[damntexdem]

18. What happened to the court ruling saying that the people shall be admitted?

Is it still in effect?

[Doctor_J]

20. Do you think Repukes follow laws?

If so, why?

[sybylla]

19. UPDATE: Capitol building opening at 11am with weapons screening

at same link.

11 a.m. — The King Street and North Hamilton Street doors to the Capitol are opening at 11 a.m.

Capitol Police said public let in will be screened for weapons upon entry.

10:45 a.m. — Jacob Flom, 25, a UW-Milwaukee student from Milwaukee, said he was in the lobby of the Assembly chamber with about 100 other protesters when police began dragging people out.

He said it appeared to be State Patrol and state Department of Natural Resources officers removing the protesters, who linked arms and chanted.

[sybylla]

21. Just saw from Dem State Rep. Terese Berceau - They've locked us out

"They have locked us out of assembly chambers. perhaps going to take vote without us. when did democracy become optional??"

[sybylla]

22. Just heard - State troopers are blocking the media from the Assembly.

From someone there - "On whose orders unknown. Peaceful protesters have been dragged from the doors of the assembly and the Dems are pounding on the doors to get in. This is unreal. SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!!!"

[sybylla]

23. Jesse Jackson outside capitol addressing protesters

Just got a tweet on this.

On Edit:

Defend Wisconsin is reporting this --> Jesse Jackson has entered foyer to Assembly

[sybylla]

24. Live streaming here for anyone who's interested - Protests outside now.

http://www.livestream.com/theuptake

[Waiting For Everyman]

25. Here's another live stream inside the assembly

http://www.channel3000.com/localvideo/index.html?v=live

[sybylla]

26. Thanks. nt

[indimuse]

27. KNR! n/t

[Tx4obama]

28. K & R n/t

[SkyDaddy7]

29. I hope no one does anything stupid...

Like something violent...It would only work against the Union & further the unfair stereotype the Right has put on them. This crap can be reversed in time...They have to keep the public on their side I just hope they keep this in mind & no one lets their emotions get the best on them. I know I would have a very hard time controlling mine because I am very mad right now I can only imagine what those directly affected feel like!

[Lynx]

30. They say "Sixties"

Like it was a bad thing.

[No Elephants]

33. It would be so wrong to mention Nazis or stormtroopers, so I won't. Again. At least not on this

thread.