I think of Charley occasionally, in part because for a while we shared the same radio studio...he, for opinion and me, for news (not opinionated) presentation. When I think of Charley's grasp of what's going on around him I recall with some amusement his statement in February of 1994 when I confided in him that I thought my time at WTMJ was nearing an end. Charlie told me "they can't let you go, you're an institution here."
Two weeks later they let me go. I've never gotten over it. I have never harbored any animosity for the station or its staff but my nightmares about an unfinished newscast continue nearly 20 years later.
Armor Piercing (AP) rounds are strictly prohibited and regulated by the BATFE and can not be legally acquired. The BATFE definitions governing AP ammo are very specific. Therefore, PRWatch, you are the errant party here, to my understanding.
A quick pass at the BATFE regulations covering AP ammunition would reveal this. Google can help you out here.
Also, if you happen to be one of the fortunate few who legally own a "machine gun" you are also one of the most highly-investigated and scrutinized citizens in the entire country. Your entire life history has literally been put under a microscope to a level most of us will never endure. It also indicates that you are financially a cut-above, as a genuine machine gun can sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars -- per gun.
Listening to TMJ is like listening to old men radio. I find it about as entertaining as the lone ranger radio show. AFA news worthy-ness? It is worthless.
Apparently <a href="http://addins.wkow.com/blogs/scoop/2013/04/update-sykes-scrubbed-podcast-of-racially-charged-parody-out-take-but-blogger-preserves-it"> Sykes has now scrubbed his website and podcasts of the skit. </a> Why Charlie? Afraid us plebes can't figure out what you're really trying to say?
Those of us that grew up in suburban Milwaukee know exactly what Sykes was trying to say. It's the real reason suburban Milwaukee supports Republicans like they do. Remember that it was Sykes' buddy Steven Einhorn that put up the racist voter suppression billboards in Wisconsin before the election last November in a transparent attempt to inflame white anger and drive up GOP turnout (the scheme got exposed and Romney lost easily here). This is in the same vein, and it's the way the Bradley boys roll in a way to sucker the rubes into buying their destructive agenda.
My question is why Sykes' employer allows this trash to go out over the air every day. Time to really lay it on to AM 620.
Your story contains some inaccuracies. This is what happened.
1. The Journal Sentinel began looking into this issue after being contacted by a source in Madison who considered the clip on Sykes' show racist. After tracking down the provenance for the radio bit, I traded emails with Sykes before I talked to anyone at the Democratic Party.
2. It was apparent to me when I called Democratic Party officials for comment that they were aware of the issue but did not know that Sykes was using a bit from a YouTube song.
3. Democrats chose to put out a press release on this subject shortly after I asked officials there for comment. The press release used links I sent the Democratic Party -- and, earlier, Sykes -- when seeking comment.
4. I decided not to pursue the story further when I learned that the Democrats had sent out a release. I try to write exclusive material. This means I don't write up press releases from either party.
5. Jason Stein of our Madison bureau wrote about the subject online on Monday. The post was one of the most popular items on our page yesterday.
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