Jerry Shidell, Libertarian candidate for state treasurer

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HIRE ME then FIRE ME!

The above theme sums up my campaign for state treasurer on the Libertarian Party ticket very concisely. My No. 1 job, if I get this job, is to eliminate this job! The Legislature has complete authority over the duties of the treasurer. The Wisconsin Constitution is very explicit on that point. The Legislature has chosen to strip virtually every duty and power from the state treasurer. Therefore, the next logical step is to eliminate the job.

Hire me then fire me is quite simple. You hire me for the job. I'll convince the Legislature to eliminate the job. You, the voters, then amend the Wisconsin Constitution to end the position and you, in essence, fire me. I WOULD BE HONORED TO BE FIRED BY YOU!

For decades, the Republicans and Democrats have been spouting rhetoric about ending this position. They have failed miserably in ending it. I believe there are several reasons I could accomplish the job:

I would give good political cover to both parties if I were elected. They could point to me and say the voters put him there, so they must want to vote on eliminating the position. They don't want to fire one of their own party, but they would love to see a Libertarian fired.

I'm not a member of the red or blue team. Therefore, I could not be pressured from above to keep this cozy political job for some party loyalist with the desire to go out and win it.

I'm retired and have no ambition for higher office. I simply see an office that should be eliminated. I will do the very limited duties of the state treasurer while there, but will work hard to end the position.

Since I have no ulterior motives in trying to end this office, both parties could work with me comfortably to achieve that objective.

Lest you think that a vote for a Libertarian is a wasted vote, consider once again this office. It has very little power. It has no authority to enact laws, veto laws, or even propose laws. It has virtually no influence over state policy. I can assure you, however, that if you put a Libertarian in this office, you will send a sharp, pointed and very powerful message to the Legislature in Madison: Cut government! Even if it only involves this small department, they will get the message.

I'm Jerry Shidell and I'm asking for your support for state treasurer this Nov. 4. Hire me then fire me. I would be honored to be fired by you. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Faroe Islands feel Northern Ireland's force

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Defender Gareth McAuley gets early opener for Northern Ireland Kyle Lafferty steals in to score stylish second Roy Carroll then saves Frdi Benjaminsen's penalty Six points from two Group F games for Michael O'Neill's men Next games: Greece v Northern Ireland, Faroe Islands v Hungary (Tuesday)

Northern Ireland scored twice inside 21 minutes against the Faroe Islands in UEFA EURO 2016 Group F as the Faroe Islands were kept busy in Belfast.

Defender Gareth McAuley finished at the far post on six minutes after Chris Baird flicked Oliver Norwood's corner into his path, and Northern Ireland kept up the pace with Kyle Lafferty stealing in front of Faroese goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen to flick in from Shane Ferguson's curling ball on 21 minutes. Nielsen then produced a terrific save to keep out a Lafferty header the Norwich City FC striker enjoying the game enough to give the goalkeeper a congratulatory hug aftewards.

Lafferty flashed a header wide not long afterwards, but Ferguson's tug on Jan Edmundsson at the other end gave the visitors an unexpected chance to reduce the arrears. Captain Frdi Benjaminsen struck his penalty towards the corner, but the 37-year-old Roy Carroll flung himself to the left and pushed the ball against the post. Nielsen did his best to respond in kind, punching a swerving Norwood punt over just before the break.

The only small cloud on the horizon for Michael O'Neill's side as they reflect on their six Group F points so far is that they failed to score more in the second half. They kept the Faroese penned inside their half, Jamie Ward and Lafferty going close, while Connor McLaughlin was guilty of missing the target from a brilliant position.

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