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Dairy farms, 95% of which are family-owned, comprise 25% of dairy farms in the entire [[U.S.]] Dairy exports to foreign countries, including [[China]] and [[Europe]], are an essential part of the Wisconsin economy. And unlike its leading competitor for milk production, which is [[California]], Wisconsin is self-sufficient as to its use of [[water]] while California steals water allocation from the [[Colorado River]] that should go to [[Arizona]]. [[Marijuana]] is completely illegal in Wisconsin, and its sale or cultivation is a [[felony]]; this helps Wisconsin conserve water. ''See'' [[Cannabis water use]].

Dairy farms, 95% of which are family-owned, comprise 25% of dairy farms in the entire [[U.S.]] Dairy exports to foreign countries, including [[China]] and [[Europe]], are an essential part of the Wisconsin economy. And unlike its leading competitor for milk production, which is [[California]], Wisconsin is self-sufficient as to its use of [[water]] while California steals water allocation from the [[Colorado River]] that should go to [[Arizona]]. [[Marijuana]] is completely illegal in Wisconsin, and its sale or cultivation is a [[felony]]; this helps Wisconsin conserve water. ''See'' [[Cannabis water use]].

Wisconsin was the thirtieth state to enter the union, on May 29, 1848, and its capital city is [[Madison]]. The town of Ripon was the birthplace of the [[Republican Party]] in 1854, and the [[Republican National Convention]] of 2024 will be held in [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin. But Wisconsin's higher education system, based in Madison, is among the most [[liberal]] in the entire country and is even the original source of "[[political correctness]]." Wisconsin colleges fund so many white [[Leftist]]s that they keep Wisconsin from being [[conservative]].

Wisconsin was the thirtieth state to enter the union, on May 29, 1848, and its capital city is [[Madison]]. The town of Ripon was the birthplace of the [[Republican Party]] in 1854, and the [[Republican National Convention]] of 2024 will be held in [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin. But Wisconsin's higher education system, based in Madison, is among the most [[liberal]] in the entire country and is even the original source of "[[political correctness]]." Wisconsin colleges fund so many white [[Leftist]]s that they keep Wisconsin from being [[conservative]].

Its state tree is the sugar maple, the state song is "[[On Wisconsin]]," the state flower is the wood violet, the state bird is the American [[robin]], the state animal is the [[badger]], the state [[fossil]] is the [[trilobite]], and the state fish is the muskellunge.<ref>http://www.legis.state.wi.us/senate/scc/kids/facts.htm</ref>

Its state tree is the sugar maple, the state song is "[[On Wisconsin]]," the state flower is the wood violet, the state bird is the American [[robin]], the state animal is the [[badger]], the state [[fossil]] is the [[trilobite]], and the state fish is the muskellunge.<ref>http://www.legis.state.wi.us/senate/scc/kids/facts.htm</ref>

Farming is 16.4% of Wisconsin's [[economy]], nearly half (7.1%) of which is dairy, and its top crops are corn ($1.4 billion, mostly for animal feed), soybeans ($913 million), potatoes ($311M) and cranberries (producing half the nation's supply of this crop, at $156M). Wisconsin ranks 4th in its [[Amish]] population, at 24,000. Wisconsin has 15,000 lakes and [[water]] is generally plentiful. Tourism is another contributor, both in the larger cities and also for the Wisconsin Dells.  

Farming is 16.4% of Wisconsin's [[economy]], nearly half (7.1%) of which is dairy, and its top crops are corn ($1.4 billion, mostly for animal feed), soybeans ($913 million), potatoes ($311M) and cranberries (producing half the nation's supply of this crop, at $156M). Wisconsin ranks 4th in its [[Amish]] population, at 24,000. Wisconsin has 15,000 lakes and [[water]] is generally plentiful. Tourism is another contributor, both in the larger cities and also for the Wisconsin Dells.  

A majority of the [[Wisconsin Supreme Court]] was considered to be [[conservative]] as of July 2022, but in August 2023 "Wisconsin Democrats celebrated the beginning of a new era for the state Supreme Court on Tuesday as it flipped from conservative to [[liberal]] control for the first time in 15 years."<ref>https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-supreme-court-liberal-8800fc9d37e6194f777c2fed261c5d37#</ref> In its legislature and governor's office, Wisconsin does not have any [[term limits]].

A majority of the [[Wisconsin Supreme Court]] was considered to be [[conservative]] as of July 2022, but in August 2023 "Wisconsin Democrats celebrated the beginning of a new era for the state Supreme Court on Tuesday as it flipped from conservative to [[liberal]] control for the first time in 15 years."<ref>https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-supreme-court-liberal-8800fc9d37e6194f777c2fed261c5d37#</ref> In its legislature and governor's office, Wisconsin does not have any [[term limits]].

The state Constitution of Wisconsin, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''.  It says:

The state Constitution of Wisconsin, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''.  It says:

=====Brett Blomme=====

=====Brett Blomme=====

In December 2021 Juvenile Court Judge, President of Drag Queen Story Hour, [[community organizer]] and [[LGBT]] [[activist]] Brett Blomme,<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/milwaukee-brett-blomme-arrested-drag-queen-story-hour-sponsor</ref> a [[gay married]] man with two adopted children, was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 9 years in prison for transmitting via electronic media [[child pornography]].<ref>https://news.yahoo.com/former-childrens-court-judge-sentenced-215015527.html</ref>  According to the plea agreement,

In December 2021 Juvenile Court Judge, President of Drag Queen Story Hour, [[community organizer]] and [[LGBT]] [[activist]] Brett Blomme,<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/milwaukee-brett-blomme-arrested-drag-queen-story-hour-sponsor</ref> a [[gay married]] man with two adopted children, was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 9 years in prison for transmitting via electronic media [[child pornography]].<ref>https://news.yahoo.com/former-childrens-court-judge-sentenced-215015527.html</ref>  According to the plea agreement,

{{quotebox-float|"The pictures and videos distributed by the defendant are heart-wrenching to describe. They depict naked prepubescent children posing in lewd and lascivious ways; adults committing sexual acts on minors; and underage children performing sexual acts on adults. The most disturbing video sent by the defendant involved the forceable rape of a toddler. It is unfathomable to believe that the defendant not only received sexual gratification from such abhorrent material, but he felt the need to share it with others.  

{{quotebox-float|"The pictures and videos distributed by the defendant are heart-wrenching to describe. They depict naked prepubescent children posing in lewd and lascivious ways; adults committing sexual acts on minors; and underage children performing sexual acts on adults. The most disturbing video sent by the defendant involved the forcible rape of a toddler. It is unfathomable to believe that the defendant not only received sexual gratification from such abhorrent material, but he felt the need to share it with others.  

The defendant truly lived a double life. On one hand, he was an officer of the court who had a legal and ethical obligation to promote justice. He represented himself as someone who “[fought] for the most marginalized in our community.”<ref>https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2020/03/28/vote-absentee-milwaukee-county-circuit-court-branch-5/</ref>  

The defendant truly lived a double life. On one hand, he was an officer of the court who had a legal and ethical obligation to promote justice. He represented himself as someone who “[fought] for the most marginalized in our community.”<ref>https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2020/03/28/vote-absentee-milwaukee-county-circuit-court-branch-5/</ref>  

:''For further information, see [[Scott Walker]]''

:''For further information, see [[Scott Walker]]''

Despite Thompson's accomplishments, the conservative [[Scott Walker]], who was first elected governor in 2010 has surpassed them. In the 2010 elections, conservative Republicans made large gains in Wisconsin, with Republicans taking control of the state legislature, the U.S. House delegation, and one U.S. Senate seat, all in addition to the governorship.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/2010-11-02-wi-full-election-results_N.htm Wisconsin: GOP wins Senate, House, gov. seats, ousting Feingold]. ''USA Today'' (from ''AP''). November 3, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Stein, Jason & Johnson, Annysa (November 3, 2010). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/106582898.html Republicans take over state Senate, Assembly]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

Despite Thompson's accomplishments, the conservative [[Scott Walker]], who was first elected governor in 2010, has surpassed them. In the 2010 elections, conservative Republicans made large gains in Wisconsin, with Republicans taking control of the state legislature, the U.S. House delegation, and one U.S. Senate seat, all in addition to the governorship.<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/2010-11-02-wi-full-election-results_N.htm Wisconsin: GOP wins Senate, House, gov. seats, ousting Feingold]. ''USA Today'' (from ''AP''). November 3, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref><ref>Stein, Jason & Johnson, Annysa (November 3, 2010). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/106582898.html Republicans take over state Senate, Assembly]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

Walker became a leader of [[conservatives]] nationwide when he supported and then signed into law a repeal of most of the [[collective bargaining]] privileges of most government workers.<ref name="Bio">[http://www.biography.com/people/scott-walker-20941829 Scott Walker]. ''Biography.com''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> While liberals and [[labor unions]] strongly opposed this move, Walker became the first governor to survive a recall election in 2012.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/05/polls-close-in-wisconsin-voter-turnout-reported-heavy.html Wisconsin's Walker survives recall by wide margin]. ''Fox News''. June 6, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> The GOP continued to make major gains, including in the 2016 elections,<ref name="Build">Bauer, Scott (November 9, 2016). [http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/article113209848.html Republicans build majorities in Legislature]. ''The Charlotte Observer'' (from ''AP''). Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> when [[Donald Trump]] became the first Republican since 1984 to win the state, among other GOP victories.<ref>Kueppers, Courtney (November 8, 2016). [http://www.wpr.org/trump-becomes-1st-republican-presidential-candidate-1984-win-wisconsin Trump Becomes First Republican Presidential Candidate Since 1984 To Win Wisconsin]. ''Wisconsin Public Radio''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref>

Walker became a leader of [[conservatives]] nationwide when he supported and then signed into law a repeal of most of the [[collective bargaining]] privileges of most government workers.<ref name="Bio">[http://www.biography.com/people/scott-walker-20941829 Scott Walker]. ''Biography.com''. Retrieved October 20, 2016.</ref> While liberals and [[labor unions]] strongly opposed this move, Walker became the first governor to survive a recall election in 2012.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/05/polls-close-in-wisconsin-voter-turnout-reported-heavy.html Wisconsin's Walker survives recall by wide margin]. ''Fox News''. June 6, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> The GOP continued to make major gains, including in the 2016 elections,<ref name="Build">Bauer, Scott (November 9, 2016). [http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/article113209848.html Republicans build majorities in Legislature]. ''The Charlotte Observer'' (from ''AP''). Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> when [[Donald Trump]] became the first Republican since 1984 to win the state, among other GOP victories.<ref>Kueppers, Courtney (November 8, 2016). [http://www.wpr.org/trump-becomes-1st-republican-presidential-candidate-1984-win-wisconsin Trump Becomes First Republican Presidential Candidate Since 1984 To Win Wisconsin]. ''Wisconsin Public Radio''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref>

Due to their emphasis on the basics of municipal service, Milwaukee Socialists were often called "sewer socialists".<ref name="SewerS"/> The last Socialist mayor in Milwaukee was Frank P. Zeidler, who was mayor from 1948 to 1960.<ref>[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:4294963828-4294963805&dsRecordDetails=R:CS346 Frank P. Zeidler — The Last Socialist to Run a Major American City]. ''Wisconsin Historical Society''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref>

Due to their emphasis on the basics of municipal service, Milwaukee Socialists were often called "sewer socialists".<ref name="SewerS"/> The last Socialist mayor in Milwaukee was Frank P. Zeidler, who was mayor from 1948 to 1960.<ref>[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:4294963828-4294963805&dsRecordDetails=R:CS346 Frank P. Zeidler — The Last Socialist to Run a Major American City]. ''Wisconsin Historical Society''. Retrieved November 24, 2016.</ref>

[[Bernardine Dorhn]], convicted [[Weather Underground]] [[terrorist]] and close personal family friend of [[Barack Obama]] who help lift his career in radical leftist circles, is also from Wisconsin.

[[Bernardine Dorhn]], convicted [[Weather Underground]] [[terrorist]] and close personal family friend of [[Barack Obama]] who helped lift his career in radical leftist circles, is also from Wisconsin.

[[File:Tom Carpenter.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|[[Black Lives Matter]] [[homophobe]]s beat a [[gay]] Democrat state senator and left him for dead.<ref>https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/25/wisconsin-gay-democrat-state-senator-violence-attack-tim-carpenter-black-lives-matter/</ref>  Party leaders refused to condemn the violence.]]

[[File:Tom Carpenter.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|[[Black Lives Matter]] [[homophobe]]s beat a [[gay]] Democrat state senator and left him for dead.<ref>https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/25/wisconsin-gay-democrat-state-senator-violence-attack-tim-carpenter-black-lives-matter/</ref>  Party leaders refused to condemn the violence.]]

{{See also|2020 Marxist insurrection|}}

{{See also|2020 Marxist insurrection|}}

In June 2020 during the [[Marxist]] insurrection Socialists pulled down the statue of Col. Christian Heg, an [[abolitionist]] who fell in the [[Battle of Chickamauga]].<ref>https://wkow.com/2020/06/23/protesters-pull-down-forward-statue-outside-state-capitol/</ref> Tim Carpenter, a [[gay]] [[progressive]] [[Democrat]] state senator, was punched in the eye, kicked in the head, neck, and ribs, left with a possible concussion by a group of 8-10 [[socialist]]s for attempting to video record the vandalism. Carpenter tried to tell the rioters, "I'm on your side.".<ref>https://www.theblaze.com/news/violent-protesters-beat-up-state-senator</ref>  Four weeks into the nationwide riots, not a single Democrat at the federal, state, or local level condemned the leftist violence and attacks on innocent people.<ref>https://youtu.be/JWzbCxlCPbw</ref>

In June 2020, during the [[Marxist]] insurrection Socialists pulled down the statue of Col. Christian Heg, an [[abolitionist]] who fell in the [[Battle of Chickamauga]].<ref>https://wkow.com/2020/06/23/protesters-pull-down-forward-statue-outside-state-capitol/</ref> Tim Carpenter, a [[gay]] [[progressive]] [[Democrat]] state senator, was punched in the eye, kicked in the head, neck, and ribs, left with a possible concussion by a group of 8-10 [[socialist]]s for attempting to video record the vandalism. Carpenter tried to tell the rioters, "I'm on your side.".<ref>https://www.theblaze.com/news/violent-protesters-beat-up-state-senator</ref>  Four weeks into the nationwide riots, not a single Democrat at the federal, state, or local level condemned the leftist violence and attacks on innocent people.<ref>https://youtu.be/JWzbCxlCPbw</ref>

A licensed physical therapist and a school social worker were arrested in the attack. The school social worker's profile on the school website said that she helps “students and families who are struggling with social-emotional needs, behavioral issues, or [[environmentalist|environmental]] issues in the family, school and/or community.”<ref>https://www.redstate.com/nick-arama/2020/07/29/police-arrest-two-women-protesters-in-attack-on-dem-state-senator-who-they-are-is-disturbing/</ref>  The Progressive defund police movement calls for reducing police brutality by replacing police with more social workers.

A licensed physical therapist and a school social worker were arrested in the attack. The school social worker's profile on the school website said that she helps “students and families who are struggling with social-emotional needs, behavioral issues, or [[environmentalist|environmental]] issues in the family, school and/or community.”<ref>https://www.redstate.com/nick-arama/2020/07/29/police-arrest-two-women-protesters-in-attack-on-dem-state-senator-who-they-are-is-disturbing/</ref>  The Progressive defund police movement calls for reducing police brutality by replacing police with more social workers.