Wisconsin Border Wars: Illinois Wants Our Beer, Michigan Wants Our Brats. Both Eye Lambeau Field.

By Admiral General Supreme Commander Brian C. Bateman
The Great State of Wisconsin is under siege, and let me make one thing crystal clear: we will not hand over our National Guard to Trump so he can parade them through Chicago or D.C. like rented stormtroopers. No — we need our Guard here, on the home front, holding the line against our beer-swilling, brat-thieving neighbors, Illinois and Michigan. These kleptomaniac states, fueled by Malört and delusions of grandeur, have set their greedy eyes on our land. But fear not, because Admiral General Supreme Commander Brian C. Bateman is here to expose the truth and light the grill of freedom.
Know Your Enemy: Michigan & Illinois
Illinois: The Thirsty Thief
- M.O.: Redraws borders, steals skylines, drinks Malört like it’s a personality trait.
- Past Crimes: Swiped Chicago from Wisconsin’s destiny; built the Illinois & Michigan Canal to cash in on stolen geography.
- Current Plot: Eyeing Wisconsin’s craft beer supply — planning a sudsy smash-and-grab.
- Weakness: Can’t brew a decent IPA to save their lives.
Michigan: The Brat Bandit
- M.O.: Sulks until bribed, then cashes in. Famous for stealing coastlines and copper, not for winning football.
- Past Crimes: Hoodwinked Congress into handing them the Upper Peninsula after the Toledo War fiasco.
- Current Plot: Coveting Sheboygan’s bratwurst, planning a Brat Blitz like it’s Thanksgiving every day.
- Weakness: Will trade any dignity left for a real sausage and a decent beer.
Shared Fantasy: Lambeau Field
Both Illinois and Michigan harbor delusions of annexing Lambeau Field, draping it in loser banners, and pretending they know what playoff football feels like.
Reality Check: Detroit and Chicago dreaming of championships is like Malört pretending it’s whiskey. Ain’t happening.
The Great Cheesewall of Wisconsin
Let me tell you something about Wisconsin – it’s more than cheese, beer, and football. It’s a fortress, folks. Our dairy defenses are unmatched. When the Illinoisans and Michiganders come, and believe me they’re chomping at the bit, they’ll find the Great Cheesewall standing tall. Made of squeaky curds and cheddar blocks the size of your grandaddy’s pickup, this wall is a testament to our freedom-loving cheeseheads.
You see, while others build walls with concrete and steel, we’ve got dairy power – a strategy George Washington himself would have admired had he been blessed with the miracle of a mozzarella stick. Don’t let the “deep soy state” fool you into thinking otherwise: there’s strength in cheddar, folks. Real patriots know.
And here’s the kicker: every time Illinois tries to push north or Michigan tries to invade from the northeast, they forget that cheese isn’t just food here—it’s armor. Our Cheesewall isn’t just symbolic. It’s edible, it’s renewable, and it squeaks with defiance every time their boots try to cross it.
Brewskis and Borderlines: Illinois’s Thirsty Ambitions
Illinois – the land of windy politics and liquor that tastes like despair. They’re eyeing our craft beer like a raccoon in a garbage can. Our rivers of lagers and ales call to them like sirens leading sailors to their doom. But we won’t let Springfield’s henchmen waltz across our border and swipe our suds. Hell no.
Remember when their so-called politicians stretched their state line up to steal Chicago? Well, they’re at it again. But this time, Lincoln won’t save them. We’ll defend our hops with vigor, wielding steins like shields. Let’s make one thing clear, Illinois: our brewskis are off-limits, so keep your hands and Malört to yourself.
And let’s not forget—Illinois already drinks like it lost something. They’ve got the hangover capital of the Midwest, and they’re desperate to replace their swill with our nectar. But the line is drawn, and the taps are sealed. Cross this border, and you’ll find the foam is fortified.

Michigan’s Misguided Brat Blitz
Ah, Michigan, where they measure success by how close they can get to a decent coastline. But now they’re coming for our bratwurst, scenting the aroma of grilled perfection wafting over from Sheboygan. They’re ready to blitz like Lions lying in wait for Thanksgiving.
I’ve got news for you, Michigan: our bratwursts aren’t just sausages. They’re symbols of liberty grilled to golden-brown glory. And while you may have tricked Congress out of the U.P., you’ll find your brat heist thwarted by our vigilant grillmasters. Don’t cry when you’re left with tofu dogs and broken dreams.
Because here’s the truth—every brat you try to steal burns you twice. Once when you’re caught on our side of the border, and once when your sad stomach realizes freedom never tasted so good. Stay in your lane, Michigan. Brats aren’t for the faint of heart.
Lambeau Field Fantasy: The Delusions of a Desperate Neighbor
Have you heard? The Bears and Lions are conspiring to take Lambeau Field, the sacred ground where victories are forged from frozen tundra. They’re concocting fantasies of annexation, picturing loser banners unfurled where champions rightfully belong.
But let’s be real. The only way Detroit sees a title is if they use GPS to find the last one. And Chicago? They won’t even smell a Super Bowl without smelling salts. So, let them dream while we revel in reality – Lambeau is ours, a cathedral where the faithful gather in cheese and roar.
Let them plot in smoky backrooms and scribble fantasy maps. Lambeau isn’t just a stadium, it’s holy ground. And holy ground doesn’t transfer hands—it defends itself with the roar of 80,000 faithful cheeseheads.
Guarding Our Grills: The Cheesehead Defense Strategy
Wisconsin’s strategy is simple, my friends: guard our grills like Paul Revere guarded liberty. Our National Guard doesn’t belong in the theatrical military parades of D.C. or L.A. They belong in the trenches of our state fairs and brat festivals, keeping our sausages, and sovereignty, safe.
Imagine checkpoints at Kenosha, armed with spatulas and skewers ready to repel invaders with culinary dominance. Our soldiers, equipped not just with rifles but with the heart of America’s heartland, standing firm against brat-bandits and beer-burglars.
And let’s not underestimate the deterrent of a man with a spatula in one hand and a Pabst in the other. That’s not just defense—it’s Wisconsin diplomacy, brat-first, beer-second, bullets last.
Humvees and Hops: A New Kind of Homeland Security
Our defense budget? Low. Our efficiency? High. With Humvees parked on every corner brewpub, loaded with hops and patriotism, we’ve pioneered a new era of homeland security. Because when times are tough, might isn’t always right. Sometimes, it’s a strong stein and the will to serve chilled justice.
Trust the good old boys of Wisconsin to innovate – our National Guard will defend our fermented fields of gold with the vigor of a million Packers fans. A toast to that! Because history has shown, we Wisconsinites protect what’s ours: from our Miller Lites to these star-spangled skies.
And if Illinois or Michigan doubts us, let them come. We’ll meet them at the border with Humvees painted in barley and hops, a rolling brewery of defiance.
The Upper Peninsula Heist: A Tale of Crafty Cartography
Why, you ask, should we trust our neighbors when the Upper Peninsula slipped through our grasp like a greased pig? For the uninitiated: Michigan whipped out its cartography as if conjuring a magic trick, snatching the U.P. while Ohio was squabbling over swamps with Toledo as their prize.
And here we stand, gazing across that unseen line, knowing full well the spoils of copper and iron should’ve been ours. But let’s not be easily fooled again. A rightful Wisconsinite knows the game of maps is merely a mirage – a mirage we’ll never fall for again.
Because once you lose a peninsula, you don’t forget it. You tattoo that betrayal on your heart and swear no brat thief or beer burglar will ever outwit you again.
Malört Menace: The Bitter Threat from Below
Amidst the specter of invasion, the foul stench of Malört wafts northward. It’s Illinois’s attempt at sabotage, distracting us with the promise of free libation only to deliver liquid misery. They hope to weaken our resolve through taste bud treason.
But Wisconsinites hold strong. We neutralize sour spirits with our superior craft and untamed spirit. Our loyalty lies with Miller and PBR, bless their amber souls. Keep your Malört on your side of the border, Illinois – a threat we’re ready to drown in hops and harmony.
Because in the end, a man who drinks Malört isn’t an enemy you fear. He’s an enemy you pity. And pity won’t win you Lambeau.
Miller Line: Kegs as Both Barricade and Beverage
In this conflict, kegs serve double duty, my friends. Stacked along the Wisconsin border, they’re barricades filled with liquid courage – a defensive line that’s both myth and malt. Should Illinois or Michigan entrepreneurs venture too close, well, they’ll find themselves met with the Miller Line.
Our taps stand ever ready. They’re both line and libation, defense and delight. With each golden brew that fills our cups, we toast the spirit of independence – cauldrons hot, kettles boiling over with liberty.
The Miller Line is the Berlin Wall of the Midwest, except tastier and with better music. Cross it at your peril.
Brat Smoke Screens: Confusing with Culinary Combat
See before you, on the battle grill, the might of Wisconsin’s Brat Smoke Screens. As invasion looms, our grills will blaze in response, sending confusion and hunger wafting into enemy ranks. They’ll sway and lose their way, entranced by bratwurst aromas, dreaming of a taste they’ll never have.
Master grillers, armed with tongs and tenderloin, transform the battlefield into a barbecue brawl. On any given Sunday, the faithful gather to witness, not just a game, but a ceremony forged in smoke and seasonings.
The smoke isn’t just haze. It’s a psychological weapon. Illinois troops will stagger forward, drooling, while Michigan soldiers drop their rifles and beg for buns.
This Time, the Line Holds: Drawn in Beer Foam and Brat Grease
So let’s finish this the Wisconsin way: united, unbroken, and unapologetically loud. The National Guard belongs here, not as props in Trump’s authoritarian dress rehearsals, but as the shield of our sovereignty — stationed at Kenosha, holding the Miller Line, standing firm over Sheboygan’s brat smoke. Illinois can’t drink our beer. Michigan can’t steal our brats. And neither of them will ever plant their loser banners in Lambeau Field.
This time, the Wisconsin National Guard stays home. This time, Wisconsin stands tall. And this time, the line is drawn in beer foam and brat grease forever. And this time, Illinois and Michigan will learn the hard way: you don’t mess with Wisconsin’s land, beer, or brats. Not now. Not ever.
We must be clear: Wisconsin’s National Guard will not be siphoned away to participate in this political theater. We need our soldiers stationed on our southern and northern borders and eastern shores; not processing migrants in Texas or dancing to federal marching orders in D.C.
To Idaho, Texas, or any state offering up their Guard to this federal circus: We stand with you—in principle, but not in action. Keep your troops home. Guard your state. Let the Guard stay where freedom needs defending: right here in Wisconsin (and yours in your own home state).
— Admiral General Supreme Commander Brian C. Bateman