Knollenberg unlikely to shake friend of MoveOn.org - ever

by: bfealk

Tue Oct 16, 2007 at 05:16:43 AM EDT

http://thehill.com/u...

The Senate's passage last month of a resolution condemning an inflammatory print advertisement purchased by liberal activist organization MoveOn.org may not have amounted to anything concrete, but it seems to have helped the office of Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-Mich.) make a decision: They are fighting back.

MoveOn foot soldier Bruce Fealk posted a video on YouTube.com Saturday, soon after filming his latest confrontation with the congressman in a pharmacy near his Michigan home. On the video, after Knollenberg tried to joke with the protester, chief of staff and spokesman Trent Wisecup stepped in front of the camera and told Fealk to hit the road.

"You're anti-American ? you are blinded by your hatred of this country," Wisecup said.

The frustrated staffer explained on Monday that Fealk has pursued the congressman and his staff for two years, and after trying the tactics of ignoring him and meeting with him, Wisecup is ready to try something new.

"I'm just fed up with it - I spoke back to him, and I'm glad to have done it," he said.

Fealk, who owns a small marketing company, readily admitted that he focused his brand of protest on Knollenberg, his district office and his home for the last two years, saying that he has done so because the congressmen has not provided suitably open forums to debate the war and other issues.

If Wisecup thinks he might see the end of Fealk soon, we have some ominous news for him. Fealk told us in an e-mail that his aspirations don't stop at amateur videos in his free time.

He is also "seeking employment in the political arena."

Det. News - Knollenberg won't back down

by: bfealk

Tue Oct 16, 2007 at 05:13:09 AM EDT

Laura Berman

Knollenberg race heats up

Congressman Joe Knollenberg won't budge. - 10/16/07 -

 

YouTube: 'Trent Wisecup goes crazy in Rochester'

 

Trent Wisecup tells us what it means to be an American

by: bfealk

Mon Oct 15, 2007 at 14:48:59 PM EDT

http://www.politico....

Trent Wisecup tells us what it means to be an American

Fresh off his confrontation with Bruce Fealk, an anti-war activist with MoveOn.org, Trent Wisecup, chief of staff to Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-Mich.), has responded to The Crypt's suggestion that he was not the person to decide what is and is not "American." See the previous post and video to see why this (unbelievably) is an issue. And yes, it is still 2007, you are not flashing back to1967.

So here is Wisecup's view on what is "pro" and "anti" American, and please remember, he came up with this list on his own:

"Per Politico's blog on my run-in with Moveon.org, I will define what's un-American for you.

It's un-American to wage a political protest of a congressman's wife at her home.

It's un-American to disturb a congressman's neighbors with weird anti-war tactics while our soldiers are deployed overseas fighting radical Islam.

It's un-American to cheer for the imposition of $85 billion of Nancy Pelosi CAFÉ mandates that would destroy the American car companies and the good-paying UAW jobs they provide.

It's un-American to use bullying, gotcha political tactics that scare female congressional staffers.

It's un-American to use stalking and harassment as a means to score cheap political points.

Trent Wisecup (Knollenberg chief of staff) says early primaries essential to auto industry survival

by: bfealk

Sat Sep 01, 2007 at 06:47:27 AM EDT

We should demand better from our auto manufacturers and the Democrats did the right thing by revoking the $6 billion in subsidies to the oil companies that are already making historical profits off the backs of average Americans.  Joe Knollenberg and Republicans are always willing to put profits ahead of people.

The survival of the auto industry doesn't depend on when Michigan votes for our presidential candidates.  It depends on our representatives doing the right thing for a change. 

If we can put a man on the moon in 10 years, surely we can figure out a way for our cars and trucks to get 50 or even 100 miles per gallon.  But that will take leadership and that's what Joe Knollenberg is short on.

One more thing, Trent, you might want to get a new picture.  This one looks like those mug shots of Tom DeLay and Larry Craig. 

Trent Wisecup and Joe Knollenberg Ultimate Hypocrites

by: bfealk

Fri Aug 10, 2007 at 04:27:15 AM EDT

In the article below Trent Wisecup, Joe Knollenberg's spokesperson (Joe never seems to talk to the press himself) Trent says, "Certain things are private and that includes his (Knollenberg's) home."  Isn't that ironic since Joe Knollenberg voted in favor of the recently passed Protect America Act, which gives President Bush even more power to spy on Americans. It seems Joe Knollenberg is the worst kind of hypocrite. He believes in one level of privacy for Congressmen and no privacy for the average citizen.  Way to go, Joe.  Why does Joe Knollenberg think that he's entitled to privacy, but you and I are not?  Does this man really deserve to be our Congressman?  I think not.

Protester told to stay away from lawmaker's house


Of The Oakland Press
A Democratic Party activist who has held numerous demonstrations at the offices of U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg may have gone too far when he twice showed up at the Bloomfield Township Republican's home.

Bruce Fealk, on votenoonjoe.blogspot.com, said Thursday he received a registered letter from police indicating possible legal action if he showed up in Knollenberg's neighborhood again.

Fealk said he was questioned by police last week when he entered Knollenberg's neighborhood with an ice cream cart and political fliers. He also filmed and posted the video on YouTube.

The letter said Fealk may have violated ordinances against picketing a dwelling, harassment, entering upon lands or premises without permission and soliciting.

"Three times during that video, they say we're not doing anything wrong," Fealk said of the encounter with police. "We were given an OK by the police to do what we were doing."

Knollenberg's staff said they contacted police and that Knollenberg's private residence is off limits.

"We don't want him going to the congressman's house," Knollenberg chief of staff Trent Wisecup said.

"Certain things are private and that includes his home," Wisecup said. "That is off limits to Bruce Fealk, MoveOn.org and their political agenda. If he crosses the line, we will press charges."

Knollenberg Gives D.C. Lobbyist Over $39,000 in Taxpayer Money

by: VoteNoOnJoeKnollenberg

Sun Jul 22, 2007 at 23:33:41 PM EDT

In another example of how Joe Knollenberg wastes your tax dollars, he has hired a Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Trent Wisecup, as his Chief of Staff -- even though all he is doing is running Knollenberg's re-election campaign -- and paid him $39,957 in just the first 3 months of the year!!!

Wait, it gets worse....