It's midday. It's open. And it's a thread. What more did you expect? * Is Wisconsin really on the verge of preventing poor people from getting cheese? I mean, Wisconsin? > Under the bill, participants in the program must spend two-thirds of their monthly benefits on certain approved foods, including proteins and produce. The remaining one-third can be used for any authorized food. > > The bill’s author says he’s trying to encourage healthier eating, but at least one opponent says it could hurt a major piece of the state’s economy: the dairy industry. “This bill does not allow for Wisconsinites who are utilizing the FoodShare program to purchase sharp cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, shredded cheese or reduced sodium cheeses,” said State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa, D-Milwaukee. That's like Florida not allowing you to buy oranges with food assistance. Actually Rick Scott would probably favor that. Bad example. * Mitt Romney: no less creepy after losing than he was before: > Sharing his secrets for "abundant living," Romney urged the new grads to go out, get married, and procreate like crazy. > > 'Get married,' he said, and “Have a quiver full of kids if you ...