Protesters and defenders greet Walker at state fair in Milwaukee

[undeterred]

Gov. Scott Walker is greeted by opponents chanting “shame, shame, shame” while supporters cheer him on during his remarks Thursday at the opening ceremony of the Wisconsin State Fair.

Political split on a stick

West Allis - The politics that have split the state since winter spilled into a Wisconsin summer tradition Thursday morning during Gov. Scott Walker's meet-and-greet at the opening ceremony of the Wisconsin State Fair. Protesters in red shirts chanted "shame" and "recall Walker" during Walker's speech while supporters of Walker cheered him on.

While Walker spoke, Lynn Ziehr, 49, of Richfield shouted "shame" right back at the protesters. Ziehr has been attending the fair for many years, but this was her first time attending the opening ceremony. She did so this year to support Walker. Ziehr said she didn't think the protest was appropriate for the event. "I can't believe how much hatred is going around this state," she said.

Barb Neddo, 49, and her daughter Sarah, 19, protested at the event sporting "Recall Walker" shirts. Sarah Neddo, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said she thinks it's important to let people know that the protests aren't going away. "We're still here and we're still fighting," she said. Mother and daughter both noted that, for the most part, people kept their cool at the event. Sarah Neddo said she thinks it's great that people on both sides could express their views and then go enjoy a day at the fair.

Ziehr, too, said she planned to stay at the fair for the rest of the day, and is excited to see the draft horses. Other speakers at the opening included Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and West Allis Mayor Dan Devine. Devine noted that this was the largest turnout he had seen at a State Fair opening ceremony.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/126775608.html

[FiveGoodMen]

1. Defenders?! FUCK.

God damn any worthless imitation of a human being who defends that devil.

[polichick]

2. Sociopaths always have defenders/enablers - that's what allows them to operate...

Some people find cruel bullies compelling, even attractive.

[izquierdista]

4. Until it's in ruins

It was very difficult in 1946 to find anyone in Germany who had voted for Hitler.

[polichick]

6. Yep - eventually people wake up. "Ruins" is a good way to put it.

[snacker]

3. Here's a video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yUtZHIJBA4

[proud patriot]

5. Thanks