Politics. Media. Music. Fishing. Hunting. Bird dogs. Brewers. Packers. Warriors. Badgers. Order varies by mood. Work for a member-owned financial cooperative in Madison, Wisconsin — the unofficial home of the progressive movement. The views expressed here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. George was my favorite. “If you’re looking for information in a confusing time, a good way to start is by turning off cable news.” ~ Andy BorowitzTumblr (3.0; @robinmarohn)http://www.robinmarohn.com/Raw milk trial - Dairy farmer acquitted on three of four charges: One would think that DATCP and the...http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51297483606http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51297483606Sat, 25 May 2013 07:35:27 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f435dfd6885e0ba29d4e1166db97f9f2/tumblr_mnbmgws8ZU1r8bj13o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is insane. Every hair on my leathery neck is at attention.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://deadspin.com/todays-indy-lights-race-featured-an-insanely-close-fin-509752691?utm_source=feedly" target="_blank">Today’s Indy Lights Race Featured An Insanely Close Finish</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51248899909http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51248899909Fri, 24 May 2013 16:02:56 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/52f3f91b79fd93d8b644d3cfb2f3f67d/tumblr_mnbet8WgDQ1r8bj13o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Love stories like this …</p> <p>(via <a href="http://deadspin.com/gather-round-children-for-the-legend-of-evan-gattis-509727226?utm_source=feedly" target="_blank">Gather ‘Round, Children, For The Legend Of Evan Gattis</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51238048788http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51238048788Fri, 24 May 2013 13:17:32 -0500Baseball<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3b3432808ef321126ace6a2728c2474c/tumblr_mnb7zsAoCa1r8bj13o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Well, what ‘d ‘ya know. Apparently bankers writing legislation doesn’t just happen in Wisconsin — it happens in Washington D.C., too.  I know, I know … it’s hard to believe this could occur. (sarcasm)</p> <p>You can’t make this stuff up.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/banks-lobbyists-help-in-drafting-financial-bills/?partner=rss&emc=rss&utm_source=feedly" target="_blank">Banks’ Lobbyists Help in Drafting Financial Bills - NYTimes.com</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51229860364http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51229860364Fri, 24 May 2013 10:50:00 -0500Wisconsin Bankers Association<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c35dfd18b7365932d117ae71f641cef1/tumblr_mnb2i9UpzQ1r0ajmso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thedailyshow.tumblr.com/post/51224036879/the-only-unfair-thing-ever-jason-jones-learns" target="_blank">thedailyshow</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>The Only Unfair Thing Ever</strong></p> <p>Jason Jones learns that profiling is unfair only when it’s directed against you. <a href="http://on.cc.com/170orDk" target="_blank"><a href="http://on.cc.com/170orDk" target="_blank">http://on.cc.com/170orDk</a></a></p> </blockquote> <p>This is sublime. The set-up. The timing. The baffoon not knowing what the hell just hit him. </p> <p>Enjoy.</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51224322834http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51224322834Fri, 24 May 2013 08:58:06 -0500TDS politics<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/96bac5ed32a36d569f1ad860d709d34b/tumblr_mnb1rz1SX21r8bj13o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And — just like that — all is right with the world again.</p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/business/media/arrested-development-returns-on-netflix.html?ref=television&_r=2&utm_source=feedly&" target="_blank">‘Arrested Development’ Returns on Netflix - NYTimes.com</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51223337316http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51223337316Fri, 24 May 2013 08:35:59 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9aff3aa5fadcddd58102d45ee1fde302/tumblr_mna7qdeDdM1r8bj13o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/05/watch-the-trailer-for-springsteen-i/?utm_source=feedly" target="_blank">Watch The Trailer For Springsteen & I | American Songwriter</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51197661393http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51197661393Thu, 23 May 2013 21:47:01 -0500<a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/23/1211259/-Biggest-GOP-foodstamp-foe-gets-huge-farm-nbsp-subsidies?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dailykos%2Findex+(Daily+Kos)">Daily Kos: Biggest GOP food stamp foe gets huge farm subsidies</a>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51179755995http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51179755995Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:05 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TlTM7Mbk_SU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://rollingstone.tumblr.com/post/51176265964/arrested-development-running-jokes" target="_blank">rollingstone</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Tobias’ jorts, the literal doctor and there always being money in the banana stand are just a few of the 76 running gags on <em>Arrested Development</em>. <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/lists/arrested-development-the-funniest-running-jokes-20130523" target="_blank">Take a look at 20 of our favorites.</a></p> </blockquote>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51178506398http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51178506398Thu, 23 May 2013 17:28:44 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bFlOP8O0AEw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Don’t Tax My Credit Union! (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFlOP8O0AEw&feature=share" target="_blank">CUNAAdvocacy</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51171508991http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51171508991Thu, 23 May 2013 15:53:51 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Vs_cFTV_MUc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>I was on the road listening to Jay Mohr and he got off on the “Bear vs. Monkey” thing again. Laughed until I cried so … let’s just visit it one more time. Really … what could go wrong?</span></p> <p><span></span> (by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs_cFTV_MUc&feature=share" target="_blank">JustNewVideos</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51165472256http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51165472256Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:00 -0500You can't make this stuff up<embed style="display:block" src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:video:colbertnation.com:426581" width="400" height="343" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="window" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="autoPlay=false" allowscriptaccess="always" allownetworking="all" bgcolor="#000000"></embed><br/><br/><p>Senators Mitch and Chong </p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51142250056http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51142250056Thu, 23 May 2013 06:35:00 -0500politicsmake me laughScott Walker plan allows rent-to-own contracts with blank spaces: Wait….what?   How much did...http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51095574959http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51095574959Wed, 22 May 2013 16:21:39 -0500Scott WalkerPoliticsWis. candidates got $758K from sand, gas industry | Channel3000.com: Huh… Can’t image...http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51080886300http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51080886300Wed, 22 May 2013 12:45:00 -0500politicsscott walkerWhy Daft Punk Wears Helmets | Rolling Stone: I try to appreciate all forms of music. Really, I do....http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51063687084http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51063687084Wed, 22 May 2013 06:35:37 -0500Music<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/20df8de846c95367c3acb2bfc37d8ca8/tumblr_mn6ikosRp41r8bj13o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Seriously.  A “weather weapon.”<br/>This is some of the best comedy out there.  </p> <p>(via <a href="http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/05/21/alex-jones-explains-how-government-weather-weap/194167" target="_blank">Alex Jones Explains How Government “Weather Weapon” Could Have Been Behind Oklahoma Tornado | Blog | Media Matters for America</a>)</p>http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51041676552http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51041676552Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:48 -0500You can't make this stuff up.Side-kick Joe Block &#8212; who&#8217;s probably the best the Brewers have ever had backing up Mr....http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51040676854http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51040676854Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:00 -0500Zach Galifianakis brings homeless woman as a date to “Hangover 3″ premiere : No big deal for Zach.http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51039420329http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51039420329Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:31 -0500Deja Vu on the Hill: Wall Street Lobbyists Roll Back Finance Reform, Again | Matt Taibbi | Rolling...http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51012507413http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51012507413Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:44 -050010 degrees of Son Volt by Robin Marohn aka Robin Bannks on Groovesharkhttp://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51006696369http://www.robinmarohn.com/post/51006696369Tue, 21 May 2013 14:24:23 -0500music