Aaron and Rob, is this what makes Muskego Proud? This is sick. I'm hoping you can be sued for libel, slander, and...well I guess you can't be charged with stupidity.

i do understand the violations were a long time ago but the Alderman Dan would have done the community a better service by being more forthright about his past. Credibility in our elected officials have never been more important that today. Just look at what the lack of honesty, transparency and credibility got us in Washington, a Marxist

Date of incident mentioned in the story was March 27,1999. Dan's DOB is 11/12/79. Denise, check your information again.
Also check into his appeal. What was it based on? He did commit an offense and served jail time.
Also, check the question asked at the forum and how each candidate answered.
Heidi, you should review all the facts and information before commenting.

According to what I see, the case number was 19999CM001723 (Waukesha County).

WOW! I've just been watching the polling for the last ten minutes, and it went up 34 votes. I find it hard to believe that many people are voting at once at 9:30 at night. Someone seems to be padding the Yes vote?

If you want to talk about padding votes, I just watched the 'no' vote jump from 10 to 162 in just under a minute. These polls are not just 'not scientific,' they are broken or very easily hacked.

TGIF, an expunged record is one that is sealed or destroyed, and treated as if it never really happened. It's the legal concept of forgiveness, and an opportunity to start over with a clean slate. I'm hoping that digging up expunged records and using them to damage an otherwise squeaky clean record will be punishable by law. Just sayin'.

Just have to make two observations:

1. It would be nearly audibly impossible to squeeze a "full" and "transpearant" answer into the 30 SECONDS each candidate was allowed to answer the very artfully phrased question posed by the moderator

2. This form of distorted mud-slinging is not very different from the highly questionable and offensive garbage thrown at Ald. Tracy Sneed and her family in a different online media source. I was offended about the trash being spread as "relevant facts" regarding Ald. Snead, and feel the same way about this attack.

Please grow up and stick to REAL AND RELEVANT ISSUES. The individuals ON BOTH SIDES engaging in these ugly and indefensible attacks are an embarassment to the rest of Muskego.

The appeal was not necessarily based on the fact that nothing "wrong" was done on March 27 but that what he was actually charged with by the Waukesha County D.A. was not recognized as "a crime under Wisconsin law." Sounds to me that the D.A. at that time screwed this case and charge up big time.

He was asked at the forum if he had ever been arrested or convicted and his answer was vague at best. He had been arrested before (more than once). And the question he was asked required a simple yes or no answer. I would think 30 seconds would have been good enough for that question (and it was the moderator who chose the time limit).

I meant March 27, 1999

40,000.00 to find out the cost of this park? Doesn't that quote come from the developer?where is common sense in spending more tax dollars? Not to mention our residents on fixed incomes... Where are we supposed to pull it from??? Concerned

I can't help but wonder if there's some sort of odorless, colorless, tasteless substance hovering over our city that is literally driving people insane.

There's a lot of senseless bashing going on. There's the crap Tina Weiss at the Chamber is dealing with over her signing of the Walker recall petition. Tracy Snead is more or less being [wrongly] accused of embracing sex offenders. There's the hate-filled anonymous letters people are getting in the mail all over the city. Keith Hammitt is now being anonymously attacked in his county supervisor race, and we all godd-mned know it's not his opponent, Randy Hojnacki. And now this...

Seriously, what the f-ck is wrong with this city lately? I've been around for quite a few years, and I've seen the political climate in this town get ugly at times. But this is by far the worst I've ever seen it. People are losing friendships over all this garbage, for chrissakes. And for what?

From the article above, the question was 'At the forum, candidates were asked: "Should candidates providing information on previous criminal activity, and is there anything in your past?"' Really??? So how far back into their past should they go? "Well, there was this one time back in grade school that I was sent to the principal's office." Should we check into whether the other 5 candidates have any traffic violations and call them all liars too? As Heidi pointed out above, his record was cleared. That means on job applications and the like where we are asked if we have any felony or misdemeanor convictions he can honestly and legally answer 'no.' He didn't lie, nor was he evasive. These things weren't an issue when he was elected 2 years ago, and they aren't an issue now. Focus on what he has done over the past 2 years in office.

Denise Konkol, please just take the poll down. I understand how you had hoped it would be used, but there are obviously abuses going on and I wouldn't want to see these results documented in some piece of literature as being 'fact.'

'So the issue isn't that Dan didn't do it, ......He got it removed on a technicality. '

substitute 'Ryan Braun' for 'Dan'...

Dan's no MVP

Sordoda Aqua, read the article again... He did take responsibility for his actions. Let me plagiarize... "Soltysiak said the incidents (plural), which date back to 1997...He said he did serve a 30-day work-release jail sentence for a charge of intentionally concealing merchandise held for resale when he was 19". How is that not taking responsibility? He then goes on to say "This is a non-issue. I have gone about my life the right way since this happened." To me this implies that he believes those actions were not living his life "the right way," which implies the remorse you were looking for and suggests that he chose to "evolve" and learned from his mistakes. I believe he has already covered all of your accusations.

After all the coordinated, orchestrated, and senseless bombings on Weiss, Snead, and other good people in this community - after all the conventional bombs had been dropped - we needed this atom bomb dropped to hopefully end this war and put these dirt bags in their places once and for all.

This was a strange question that did not have anything to do with the issues at hand. It was obviously a setup to derail an Alderman that has been causing difficulties for certain ambitions at City Hall. The case was dismissed. That's a fact, not here-say.
If you look at some of the other tactics that have been used by Kathy:
Attempting to intimidate Aldermen for attending a meeting with a State Representative by approaching the Waukesha District Attorney for a meeting SHE ALSO ATTENDED
Scheduling a vote for a resolution when she knew an Alderman would not be present, and not telling other Alderman
This is all about making it easier for Kathy and the Clowns to go hog wild spending to create even more Hodge-Podge Projects, especially the Lake Park. There's a whole lot of pressure to move this Lake Park and this just proves it- because Dan is in the way. He really does try to examine everything the city wants to do and is trying to be of service to his community. I wish I had him in my district.

And Denise, you took down those documents on Soltysiak...we think it would be fair to remove all the copies of the recall petition sheets that Snead and Weiss signed. There are other names and addresses on those sheets, and they don't deserve to be harassed or their property put at risk because of these fanatics.

Many famous people have served prison sentences not for doing the deed but for lying about it. e.g. Marthat Stewart, Scooter Libby. In this case "transparency" works both ways. I don't have a vote in this district but if I did I would have more sympathy if this had come out before Dan was elected the first time. Being young and foolish is no excuse. It is possible to get through your teens and your troubled twenties with out run-ins with the law or a police record. I know because I raised kids and grandkids out here and noe of them have a police record of any sort. (Maybe they should run for political office here in our fair city. OOPS! They all just said "NO WAY"!)
Also to all petition signers: Just be careful what you sign and why you sign it. Be Informed and remember it is public record and out there for all to see. I hope you have the courage of your convictions. Remember THINK before you sign!!!!
Your signature is your face to the world!!!!!!!!

Dan is an elected official not a normal citizen. He did not answer the question. He juked and ducked it. He does have multiple arrests. The issue with Ald. Snead is very different. I love it when those who have tried the same thing to others cries foul when one of her guys gets the truth shown to the voting public. Yeah, we know what you have tried before...

When did things start to go downhill in this town? Does it seem things get vile and vicious whenever Suzi Link states whatever side of an issue she is on? Just asking?

You are all talking about Ald. Snead, but what about when she threw out accusations that it was Mr. Wolfe blogging when now we have confirmed reports that it was not even a Muskego resident. I think that she owes him an apology, definitely after he did not even "mud-sling" back at her, he just used proper ethics. Her whole intro and conclusion was about him attacking her and her family and it is not even true. I think that even before kindergarten we learned how to say an apology....

Dan is the best alderman in the city. I can't believe how vicious this thread is about a man who has done so much for us all. It's easy to make a mean comment from behind your computer, too easy. My question is this: since Dan's opponent was hand-picked by Kathy Chiaverotti, what are the odds that SHE initiated this mud slinging in order to seat her "yes" man? Pretty good odds, I'd say. I would like to know what her maiden name is so we can do a quick background check on her while we're at it.

at 20 years old, one should have turned the page by now of his juvenile actions but in Dan's case in carried on into adulthood. We have learned very valuable lessons about mistrust by public officials,just look to the Office of the President these days. You have a person who is challenging Dan who doesnt have an arrest record, who is a long time member of the community and well-respected. John wont chase people down with his aldermadic badge and play cop. That action speaks volumes to the amount of ego vs brains in the current alderman. He has been the chief architect of the conflicts on the Council. I understand he wants to be Mayor more than anything but he has a lot to learn.

Here's a lesson folks: when confronted with facts, tell the damn truth. Don't minimalize it; don't shrug it off. Most think politics is about lies. I think it's really about the truth, whether that is good, bad or ugly. If he really thinks about it, he was given a chance to tell the truth and could have shined for doing so. That is the point of this whole story!

Yes, he should have told the truth. You play you pay whether good or bad.

Best alderman in the city? Really? Why are your standards so low? Dan has never contacted me. Of course, I only live in his district. It's too bad that the power grabbers will accept any dishonesty and out of control ego as the most desirable attributes in their candidates. They want to control city hall. Why? They never offer anything positive. To get the power though, they will saddle us with whoever will do their bidding. Dan Soltysiak suits their bill. I guess the concept that quality people translates into quality government is lost on them. That Soltysiak is willing to do a ropa-dope when asked about his crimminal background and his followers not only defend him, but try to pass him off as an aggrieved victim, just shows how morally bankrupt they really are. What's the name of that front group again? Muskego for Ethical Government? Is Soltysiak their paragon of ethics? If "Deputy Dan" is the best they've got, then heaven help us all!

My appologies to Mr. ENGELHARDT.

For no good reason, I was not using his correct surname. in my prior posts. No disrespect was intended, and I stand by the messages in those posts.

TO Concerned Citizen;

Please re-read my posts, as you seem to have missed my point.

1. Ald Snead AND HER FAMIILY are INNOCENT and the slur campaign against her was vile and completely indefensible.

2. The attacks against Ald Solsiak (sp? ) are also ugly, dirty politics. Not to the same degree, but still unacceptable.

3. I sincerely hope that NIETHER OF THIER OPPONENTS WAS INVOLVED IN THIS SLIME, which would be beneath each of them. While I have NOT discussed this ugliness with Mr. Engelhart, Mr. Wolf called me to advise that he had "nothing to do with" the garbage against Snead.

4. DIRTY POLITICS ARE DISGUSTING AND PREVENT MUSKEGO FROM GETTING THE BEST ELECTED OFFICIALS POSSIBLE.

5. THIS JUNIOR-HIGH-SCHOOL SLIME IS ALSO MAKING US THE BUTT OF JOKES IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AND BEYOND. (the most recent one I had to hear is that there is a new "entering Muskego" sign to the effect "Muskego, population 21,000, 5 SANE").

Why on earth is Muskego burdened with so much immaturity. If a responsible parent observed such conduct by or directed towards one of thier children, they would raise "holy hell". What happened to the grown-ups?

Many people from all sides of recent Muskego politics are at fault. I think both sides should get together face to face and talk some of this out. Air out your differences and then maybe you will see one another in a new light and it won't always be so personal.

As for Mr. wolfe, why doesn't he publicly come out against the personal attacks against Ald. Snead? I have my own theories about who is behind those attacks anyway and all roads lead to his campaign, whether he personally lead that or not.

My, my. It's all mud slinging and dirty politics now that "Deputy Dan" can't hide the facts about his extensive criminal background. Now, Suzi Link tells us we need to grow up? What about all the mud that has been slung around town for years? My personal favorite tidbit is the one about the former mayor not allowing Walmart in Muskego if they put in a car repair department, just to protect his friends. If you believe that Walmart would agree to that, then you really dont understand how business works in this country. Of course, get people to believe this and you can convince them that everyone else at city hall is crooked, except for the ones Suzi holds sway over. Suzi, it is well known you and Ald.Borgman are kindred spirits, but who else in city hall tap dances to your Suzi tunes? Previously, I asked a few questions but, I'm not seeing many responses. Suzi, why wont you answer? You had no problem accusing me of verbally assaulting and phyiscally intimidating you. Can't you find any time to answer my polite questions? We'll go slow. Who was the party who smeared Tracy Snead? Why do you suppose somebody from outside Muskego would chime in on our local aldermans race? " Get UR facts here" seems to know who it was. Do you? Remember your credibility is on the line here. If Muskego politics have sunk so low, aren't you willing to help clean things up? Why dont you tell us what you know and when did you know it? Me and the other grownups await your reply.

I , too, have been accused of "Slander" of an above mentioned party and the so-called otherside. Thank goodness it didn't go any where since I demanded to know the name of the person that said I slandered. Good sense has pevailed and I haven't had to know who said these things. (And I'd just as soon not know). Muskego is divided more than I've ever seen. Volunteering in other place,s I find my self making excuses for our city and trying to clear up the "Gray cloud" hanging over us. Hopefully when all the smoke clears and people finally "get it" we will all , happily roam our tree-lined dusty roads, down to the "ol swimmin' hole" on a hot summer day............. Some of the "old timers" who signed the petition know what I am talking about. I mean the ones who took the money and ran and now don't want any thing to change. They REALLY knew what dirty politics was. I REMEMBER!!!!! Just ask me, there is a real Then and Now, believe me. Anything going on around here today is Child's play.

Suzi, do you have any idea how you come across? You complain about the low state of Muskego politics and tell everybody to grow up. You then repeat your baseless accusations against me, add more, and call me a thug. You then come up with something about my "alledged personal traumas." What's that supposed to mean? If you are going to say things about me, at least offer some proof. If all you can do is make things up about me, maybe you are wasting your talents. There are plenty of fiction writing contests you can enter or create your own. Why not get the rest of your "flock" to enter their submissions? Here's a title for you to use. "The "Tom Ralston said or tried to this to me, made up contest." Biggest lie wins. You could award extra points for anyone who best describes how loud I was. Being a fiction writer myself I offer to be an impartial judge. Seriously Suzi, instead of resorting to all kinds of false accusations and other nonsense, why not answer the polite questions I have raised? Cant you try to act responsibly? Again me and the rest of the other Muskego grownups await your replies.

Mr. Ralston

The NUMBER ONE REASON I "have not answered your questions" is that I HAVE A LIFE AND DO NOT SPEND ALL OF IT READING THESE BLOGS. This is especially true now that they have degenerated to little more than name calling and snipes.

You are demanding to know "my source" regarding where the slur campaign against
Ald. Snead originated---It came directly from Tracy Snead. (Sorry, but I don't know how she determined the source, but I felt no need to ask her, I just wanted to see the slurs stop.)

Regarding my reference to your "alleged personal traumas", after your verbal attack (I can produce at least 5 witnesses, by the way), I was asked to "cut you some slack" due to changes you allegedly underwent while serving in Viet Nam. Sorry if I was giving you too much credit. I will not make that mistake in the future.

Regarding the Walmart comment, what on earth has convinced you that I have all power and control over the Muskego "grapevine"?. I have also heard that rumor, but, since I have no evidence to support it , I would not repeat it. You might want to adopt that policy yourself.

Sorry if I cannot make responding to each innuendo and accusation you post a priority, but I always make an effort to respond to sincere questions, particulary when politely asked. This is not, however, my sole and only focus, so do not expect "instant" responses.

Bacon, Do not compare Dan's issue with the attacks on the Snead family. Dan should have been completely truthful in his response to the question and none of this hoopla would have happened.
Wolfe should be the one coming out against the attacks on Ald. Snead. And his not doing so speaks volumes about what kind of person he is. He should be reminded that it is easy to "see" what company he keeps and that company should be reminded of the same thing. It's more than the winks and smiles one can see at any common council event.

Ohh OK TGIF....innuendo is bad when directed at your person. "Winks and smiles"? I suppose that yes, Soltysiak ought to be reminded that he has supporters that agree with his views. Wink, wink, nod, nod.... I can tell you that I would support anyone that goes against the good ole boy club driving the runaway train called the lake park. Anyone realize that after appraisals, studies and legal fees (the city lawyers have hit a jackpot with this administration) we'll already have paid nearly $100,000 for a park that may or may not ever be developed? That money is gone and there is a lot more to follow.

So, yeah, please remind Ald. Soltysiak that some of us don't care about his "youthful" mistakes, understand the origin of the attacks against him, and continue to support the healthy skepticism he displays.

The whole argument that it's not the mistake but the way he responded to it is a false argument. It was an invasion of his privacy to have done this, one that threatens his political career, his family and maybe his job. It didn't matter how he responded. It was a political stunt perpetrated by people that support the lake park who are rankled at the nerve of someone who dared to question them. And yes, it amounts to the same unethical behavior behind the attacks on Ald. Snead.

Suzi, Suzi, Suzi. Ever hear that old saying that the only one that can make you look bad, is you? Your lastest post seems to be proof positive of that. Are you feeling that carefully crafted plans to take over city may be falling apart? It's appears that you might dealing with some issues. Are you you succumbing to fits of white rage now that people are finding out that you and Ald. Borgman are working hand in glove to sue the city for your alledged flood damage losses? Dont forget to tell the taxpayers that when you found out there was a 5 thousand dollar limit, that you and your husband both filed lawsuits against the city so you could double your take of "their money." Or are you frothing because "Deputy Dan" has been exposed as having numerous police contacts? Why didn't you coach him, that when confronted, he should just tell the truth? Is it because you might have trouble with the truth? Is it a kind of a can't teach what you dont know subject for you? Remember its not the the crime, but the lying about it that shows a persons real character. Lying got a president impeached and Martha sent to prison. Think "Deputy Dan" is worthy of re-election? How is it going to look for "Muskego for Ethical Government" to run him, his being short on ethics and all? Again just some more polite questions. Will you be answering any of them? Suzi,I feel one more issue needs to be addressed. I am down to a few characters so I will have to do another post. Please stay tuned.

Suzi, in your earlier posts you made reference to my "alledged personal traumas" and how somebody asked you cut me some slack because I was a Viet Nam veteran. If your idea of cutting me some slack, is lying about me, calling me names and then claiming you had given me some type of credit which you wont do again then you and me have a totally different definition of the term. Why you chose to bring up something you called my "alledged personal traumas" is beyond me, but it sort of follows a pattern you seem to have. Blame everybody else for slimey politics when you are the name caller and false accuser. Since you did bring up Viet Nam and my "alledged personal traumas" I'll address it too. There is a name for what you so snidely referred to. It's called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. P.T.S.D. for short. If you felt you shame or silence me by calling it "alledged personal traumas", guess again. See, I got mine the old fashioned way, I earned it serving my country. There was a time when this country, when at war, people served. My grandfather did his time in the trenches of France in WWI. My father was in the South Pacific in WWII. My turn was Viet Nam. We all volunteered. I was 17 fresh out of high school. I was a Navy corpsman [medic] and the Marines get their corpsman from the Navy. I was trained at Great Lakes Naval Base and in North Carolina by the Marines. At nineteen in 1968, I was in Viet Nam. I served with a frontline rifle company. I need another post.

A continuation for Suzi Link. When I was 19 I was trying to stay alive and keep my fellow Marines alive. My tour in Nam was not a vacation. No war is a picnic. My out from Viet Nam was when I contracted malaria. Almost killed me, but didn't. I was medically discharged because it left me with a blood disorder so severe, nobody can get a transfusion from me. Now, when Dan Soltysiak was nineteen, his efforts went into figuring out how to steal from his employer and then not owning up to it when directly asked. I dodged Communist bullets so you could enjoy freedom of speech and Dan could have a fair trial. Remember, "Truth, Justice and The American Way." I think this city can do better than "Deputy Dan" and you pulling strings from the background. I will continue to speak out and stand up to you. So Suzi, keep trying to disparage me and denigrate my service to my country, but I think your attacks on me says way more about your blind lust for power than anything else. If you really want to run the show, run for office. Millions of Americans have put their lives on the line for free and fair elections. I'll even sign your nomination papers. I wont vote for you though. Not unless you do a 180 on your vision for the city, give up on all the name calling and stop dealing in falsehoods. Can a leopard change its spots? Run for something and we'll find out. And please, feel free to answer any of my politely asked questions. Me and the rest of the grownups are waiting.

I would like to apologize for the typos, missed or extra words in my previous posts. Continuity of thought and two finger typing are not my stong points. I will try to better in the future. I thank you for your patience and understanding. Tom Ralston

"Took the money and ran " is just what it sounds like, though some of them didn't bother to run. One of the advantages of growing old beside having good memories, is we get harder to insult.
Re:Slander: the word "slander" was used several times in the referred to conversation as my witnesses will attest to. Glad it didn't go any further

I was friends with Dan throughout high school until he was 21. We both went to New Berlin West and I nearly fell on the floor when I found out he was elected Alderman in Muskego after thinking he fell of the face of the earth for nearly ten years. He is a good man and although he did crazy and menacing things to neighborhoods and at school he seems like he's changed for the better. I hope people see him for who he is now and not the guy that would make CO2 bombs and blow up mailboxes, drive to highway 100 and pick fights for his friends to beat up other kids, follow police cars to harrass officers like he felt they harrassed him, deliberately bully and humiliate classmates, call police for underage drinking parties on ourselves with apple juice because they broke up our party the night before, steal from cars and threaten all authority when confronted. He was a ring leader of what most would consider a group of thugs and bad people. Although I joined him in all these activities even though I mostly watched I grew up and Dan has as well. People could've made a couple calls to their neighbors in New Berlin and found out this and much more the first election, but instead they didn't and he's done a great job. Dan should be re-elected!

Dan has a horrible past but everyone has skeletons in thier closet. He has proven he can hold this position and be productive. Anyone that believes he doesn't have the 5th district and Muskego's best interests because of stuff he did 10 years ago is extremely ignorant.

So now he tries to stop speeders that could kill kids in the district. Wow! Great point. Like the law states he doesn't have a criminal record it was cleared by a lawyer that everyone in this country is entitled to. He responded with the truth. If this is such a big issue where we're you when he was elected 2 years ago? Now that's he's done good things for the district including going above and beyond to stop speeding in neighborhoods he shouldn't be elected? Yeah makes sense.

Do the criminals you work with have an expunged record? Doubt it so yes you are ignorant. People can learn from their mistakes and take the responsibility required. He nor anyone else that has changed for the better should be constantly reminded of things they did 10 years ago. God forgives you must be above him.

Dan for Mayor!!!

Wow, youv'e gotten sort of prickly over some of my questions. Sure you aren't channeling with Suzi? F. Y. I. Dan was elected alderman. He is not a police officer. Why do we pay for well trained, professional law enforcement? Are we supposed to let Dan chase down whoever he thinks is a speeder? What if had he had runover some kid? Was the neighborhood safer with two speeding vechicles? I heard that two police cars had to be dispatched to break up some near altercation he had with the other driver. What if those officers and squads were needed somewhere else in the city? I dont want my tax dollars going to clean up a mess caused by Dan's viliglante tactics. What's next? Dan appoints himself to the S.W.A.T. team? What if he gets himself an extra long garden hose? Will we be dealing with a "Fireman Dan" next? I am tired of Dan"s defense that "if the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit." Just because it got O.J. off I dont think that "Deputy Dan" is entiled to a free pass.

I keep reading the drivel posted by Suzi Link and I have been pushed to the point where I have to comment. Suzi, you have frequently asked on posts why people do not use their real names. I will give you a perfect example of why they don't. You have repeatedly accused Mr. Ralston of "verbally assaulting and physically intimidating" you. You color the truth and threaten individuals when they have the audacity to challenge you. I was at the public meeting on the lake park and viewed the so called "verbal assault" upon you. There was no verbal assault. Mr. Ralston disagreed with you, simple as that. Heaven forbid that someone would disagree with you, in public. Now I believe that Mr. Ralston can easily defend himself from your scurrilous charges. I think you owe him a heartfelt apology. If you are going to put yourself and your thoughts into the public arena and not expect that someone is going to disagree with you maybe you should just keep your mouth shut and stay home.

Dear Yiargo, me a saint? Hardly. I am not however, politically speaking, trying to pass off "pink slime" as prime rib. And I am not dealing in rumors, either. I spoke to one of the responding officers about "Deputy Dans" little incident. See, Muskego is a small town and tongues will wag. The "Night has a Thousand Eyes" is a song title you should always remember. A bit of checking and the truth comes out. I have Iived in Muskego 36 years, I've seen the good and bad come and go. Ask anyone what they want most in their elected officials and honesty will be at the top of the list. Dan failed a simple, basic test. Seems he retreated to an earlier version of himself and now we are left to wonder where his next character failing will leave the city. I dont want to find out if he cant control himself and revert to his old habits. From the descriptions you provided, you and him had quite an alarming history of crimminal activity. Messing with the cops is a very serious issue, no matter how young were. Chasing after someone is another sign of bullying. He still seems to lack self control. Does he have a diploma from an anger management class? And why should he be trusted? Just because you say, so? You haven't been in contact with him for ten years. How do you know what he's been invovled in? There an old line for writers. Show, dont tell. Elected officials should do the same. Dan hasn't shown enough character to be reelected. Maybe, he never had it in the first place.

Dan for mayor!

Suzi, You have called me a thug, of attacking you anonymously, verbal assault, physical intimidation and you even tried to shame me by bringing up my "alledged personal traumas." Laughably, you even stated I was obsessed with you. On Sunday you claimed there were at least 5 witnesses to the so called "incident." Now theres 6 or more. What's your next number? This is what a judge will ask. Did I call you any names, threaten you or your property? Did I touch you? What about the table between you and me? Did I try to vault it to get at you? And how many of your so called "witnesses" are willing to perjure themselves on your behalf. Are they willing to side with you in court? I only take this tone because if you keep it up, you and them will be needing some real legal advice. I'm not going to put up with your smears any longer. Make sure to be honest with your witnesses and tell them they will have to pay for their own legal expenses when they get hauled into court along with you. Lawyers usually run $200 an hour and up. Are you going to tell them that no, they cant sue me back for their legal fees? When they find out its money out of their pocket, how many of them are going to be willing to pay to defend your baseless accusations against me? I have had enough of your lies. One more and you will be seeing me in court and all your accomplices too? I am not Heide Lindhorst. No fake lawsuit threats from me. Think I'm kidding? Try me!

My apologies to the serious posters on this blog for Mr. Ralston's continuing "creative rants", I thought that this article was about current political campaigns. I hope that future posts will be 'on-topic'.

Suzi

When I was younger, I worked as in Loss Prevention for a couple major retailers. I was involved in similiar situtations as Dan's on a few different ocassions.

Dan was an employee. As such, he did not necessarily have to walk out of the store to be a "shoplifter." In the instances I was part of, the employee would be "apprehend" in the store and the police would be called.

The way I read this is that he was charged with something that was not an actual crime in Wisconsin. It does not necessarily mean he did not do anything wrong and was later exonerated. I believe somewhere in the documents on SUM's website there is a letter of apology Dan sent to the store's management.