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Commentary on state politics by Bill Christofferson, who often uses Xofferson or Xoff to shorten his 14-letter last name.

Christofferson, a recovered journalist and ex-political reporter, has been a Democratic strategist and consultant for 20 years and is now retired. He lives in Milwaukee.
He is the author of a political biography, "The Man From Clear Lake: Earth Day Founder Sen. Gaylord Nelson," published by the University of Wisconsin Press.

Support Summerfest; say thank you for taking a stand

Posted July 2nd, 2008 by xoff
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UPDATE: Summerfest "compromises."

Rabid radio talker Charlie Sykes devoted more than half of his morning show railing on Summerfest for asking the Army to shut down a virtual killing game, urging listeners to call those wimpy Summerfest folks and complain.

Actually, Summerfest needs to be thanked and congratulated for doing the right thing. It is never easy to publicly take a stand and reverse an earlier decision -- not to mention facing down the military.

Please take a minute to call Summerfest at 414-273--2680. They need some support.

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Thank the Army, too

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 10:16am.

Lost in this debate (and omitted from your post) is the Army's quick acquiescence when criticism of the innapropriate recruiting game surfaced. The Army should be thanked, too.

Thanks!

Submitted by Tyruss Fal (not verified) on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 6:03pm.

Thanks for starting this. I only heard about it now, it's a pity that Summerfest caved, but at least something good came of it.

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