Tag Archives: Keith Furman

Madison alders: defund the police, double their own paychecks

It’s what progressives do. Madison’s Defund the Police crowd remains unbowed. Ald. Keith Furman, president of the Common Council, wants to reject funding for six new police officers who would work to build trust with at-risk youth. The alder for … Continue reading

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Keith Furman has a lot of nerve!

You’ve got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend; When I was down you just stood there grinnin’. — Bob Dylan, “Positively 4th Street.” Madison alders should treat each other in a welcoming, fair, respectful, and equitable manner.” … Continue reading

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Madison council president picks anti-cop leadership

All voted against police body cameras. New Madison Common Council president Keith Furman put the wood to moderate alders. He and council vice president Jael Currie — also a leftist — picked the five most radical left alders to serve … Continue reading

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Take the bus, Gus; Don’t need to discuss much

Progressive Dane runs this city The late, great satirical magazine National Lampoon published an issue with one or the classic covers of all time. An endearing dog — a beagle, we think — looks worriedly to the side at a … Continue reading

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Something is wrong with Madison police — they must be MONITORED!

Freedom Inc. et al wouldn’t be satisfied if police were all Zen Buddhists Seemingly sacrosanct: $130 million for bus rapid transit over several years; $3.5 million annually to operate Council meets 4:30 today on $40 wheel tax The social justice … Continue reading

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