Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015: No. 1

By   /  January 1, 2016  /  News, Politics & Elections, State Government, Texas  /  No Comments

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Part 25 of 25 in the series Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015

All week we’ve highlighted the most egregious examples of nanny statism, overweening bureaucracy and just plain old bad government from the past 12 months, encompassing local, state and federal officialdom.
The Scariest People of 2015 is a frightening list indeed, filled with bureaucrats and functionaries who, […]

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Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015: No. 2

By   /  January 1, 2016  /  First Amendment, Free Speech, News, Power Abuse, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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Fortunately, multiple courts have been that voice for Mr. Schmitz. Unfortunately, he hasn’t listened to them, either.

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Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015: No. 3

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Part 23 of 25 in the series Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015

 
It was just a two-page letter from 20 climate scientists but it landed with a figurative thud — and accusations that colleagues who dared to stray from climate orthodoxy were being targeted.
The missive to President Barack Obama, Attorney General Loretta Lynch and the head of […]

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Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015: No. 4

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If only he would put his considerable skills to use helping his constituents, then he truly might be worthy of Politico’s honor. Until then, we have another title for him: Scary.

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Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015: No. 5

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Part 21 of 25 in the series Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015

Now that Christmas is over and the New Year beckons, it’s time for Watchdog.org’s annual parade of malfeasance and miscreants.
The Scariest People of 2015 is a frightening list indeed, filled with bureaucrats and functionaries who, shall we say, do not share an affinity for […]

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Watchdog’s Scariest People of 2015: No. 6

By   /  December 31, 2015  /  News, Power Abuse, Wisconsin  /  No Comments

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What we’ve learned this year is that Kennedy has traded recipes on politically motivated investigations with his old pal Lerner.

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