Haysaw,
There are so many problems at the state and federal government levels that the what ifs or did he try this or that arguments could go on forever. This governor is aggressively trying to right a ship that has been steered down an overspending path for years that has nothing to do with George Bush. Our previous democratic governor Doyle had more organizations and lobbyists in his pocket and was more crooked than Nixon. My opinion is that the state employed has had it too cushy for too long in comparison to the sacrifices of the private sector. Our governor is trying to save jobs by asking for this right now and asking for a breech in protective bargaining rights to keep the union out of the state's wallet is a necessary part of the process. He also stayed tax credits to keep certain corporations from leaving the state which is another example of him trying to keep jobs in Wisconsin versus playing pigheaded politics. His platform was evident pre-election and the people have spoken. Let him do his job. But no, rather than debate the proposed bill the democrats would rather run and hide... typical left -wing theatrics.
Let them march. Half of the protesters don't even know what they are marching for. It's a sheeple mentality that thinks a government that overspends and gives the futures of our children away is far better than a government that attempts to control spending with proper checks and balances. If you are pro union then you are against all that is pro capitalism. The unions do nothing more than destroy employer/employee relations and force their members out of jobs due to ridiculous and exemplified demands. How about giving some credit to the risk takers that created the jobs in the first place. Punish the hardworking and job creators to save our lazy and corrupt is the mentality of the left. I wish I had a union that would allow me to charge $20 for a hamburger and force you to pay for it, eat it, and like it.
I like this quote:
"I love it when the real face of leftism rises. Nasty, violent, bigoted and entitled (for what I am not sure). These union goons are absolute parasites on our country.I am also quite sure that the Post will ignore those signs made by our children's educators after this blog post of yours. Wisconsin teachers avg compensation is $89,000 per year for a 9 month job. That pay is considerably higher than the state avg. They are having a hissy fit about paying 12% of their own health care? Really? Buzzards."
The union almost cost 2300 Kohler employees their jobs last year. The unions inflated the price of automobiles for decades and are a big reason Detroit is in the peril it is in today. The unions had their place 60-70 years ago. They were designed to protect enslaved employees and create fair rights for workers across America. Now they overuse their power to rape and pillage state budgets and employers.
I used to think they were extremists nutjobs, but I am becoming a fan of Rodger Hedgecock and Alex Jones more and more everyday.
