Joe Colacino
@joecola
Husband, father, grandfather, retired scientist, ragtime guitarist wannabe, in a state of disbelief.
Tonight in Milwaukee at the kickoff of the Unity Tour with David Crowley, the Dem nominee for governor of Wisconsin after a historically wild primary. WI Dems are united in support of Crowley and the Democratic ticket to defeat Toxic Tom Tiffany who has 100% voted with Trump to hurt Wisconsinites.
With the recent Hanta and Ebola virus breakouts & the ever present possibility of another COVID or flu pandemic, complacency is dangerous. Also dangerous is disinformation from sycophantic politicians like Ron Johnson. Below is from Dr. Peter Hotez’s ‘23 book, The Deadly Rise of Antiscience (p. 75)
The Democratic Governor Candidates’ Forum yesterday at Nicolet HS, Glendale, WI. Candidates Barnes, Brennan, Crowley, Hong, Hughes, Rodriguez, and Roy (l-r) all forcefully stated their credentials & reasons for wanting to lead WI. Each would be much better for Wisconsinites than Trumpist Tiffany.
Great turnout for the May Day March in Milwaukee in support of immigrants. We all have an immigrant story. My grandparents came to America in the early 1900’s. As do immigrants now, they worked hard and gave back to our country.
Hey Lil Marco, how much humiliation can you swallow in your quest for power? While the fraudulent VP and two real estate agents are negotiating with Iran in Pakistan, you’re in Miami with Joe Rogan and a convicted felon at UFC 327. You’re supposed to be the Secretary of State FFS!
Ben Wikler on MS NOW about Chris Taylor’s landslide win and the Democrat shift in our state with a shout out to Ozaukee County, once a Republican stronghold. Chris Taylor won in Oz County! Democrats are now mayors-elect of deep red Waukesha and River Falls. Wisconsinites know what a BFD that is!
I was an UNPAID participant at two No Kings Day protests on 3/28/26. I will continue to be an UNPAID protester until we get rid of the garbage now in the White House and disinfect the place. Video of the Milwaukee NK protest.
From The Big One by Michael T. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker. This book should be required reading for all federal, state, and local elected officials.
The United States will have to answer to history: Why is Alex Pretti dead while Kyle Rittenhouse is out free. d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1785...
Wisconsin CD6 Rep. Grothman at Jack Smith’s testimony. Completely ineffectual, dishonest, and a total embarrassment to Wisconsin. We will vote this Trump sycophant out!
I read this the day of Trump’s invasion of Venezuela. From Michael McFaul’s great book, Autocrats Vs. Democrats (2025)
As Trump has just invaded Venezuela and captured Maduro without Congressional approval, we should keep in mind his many “accomplishments” as stated by Ambassador Michael McFaul in his masterwork, Autocrats vs. Democrats.
Lt. Col (ret) Alexander Vindman was the keynote speaker at the Ozaukee Democrats annual gala tonight. Col. Vindman is a real American hero and continues to serve his country. We need more like him.
Great October hike on the Blue Hills segment of the Ice Age Trail near Weyerhaeuser, WI. Thanks to the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program conserving Wisconsin’s natural beauty.
Wisconsin No King’s protests on Rachel Maddow MSNBC. We attended in Cedarburg (misspelled Caderberg) and Milwaukee. Protests were peaceful and joyful and no one was paid. Everyone there loves America and hates fascism.
Rep. Swalwell wearing a Jimmy Kimmel Live hat on Lawrence O’Donnell tonite. Thank you!
Kamala nailed it. Rachel nailed it. Ruth Ben-Ghiat nailed it and we are not surprised. Trump may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but he has learned dictatorship well.
From Tim Weiner’s phenomenal book The Mission about the CIA. Not that half of Wisconsin needs persuading that Ron Johnson is a Trump sycophant, MAGA radical, and an embarrassment to our state.
Felt like posting something not political so here’s a summer azure butterfly on a tansy.
Oh look Wisconsin, there’s Ron Johnson. History will not be kind to Ron Johnson.
On the bus with current WisDems Chair Ben Wikler firing us up before heading to Baraboo, WI to peacefully protest. No Kings! BTW, nobody on the bus was paid. We just hate tyranny!
Afternoon hike to stop thinking about the news for a while. This guy lives on a bluff above Lake Michigan.
Yep! When I lived in New Jersey, I found this cactus on rocky cliffs along the Delaware River. It’s native there too. Beautiful flowers and fruiting bodies.