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KharmaTrain

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11. Definitely...

Reply to NNN0LHI (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 04:13 PM

Jun 2012

CU was a blatant political move by the judiciary that will rank with Dread Scott as one of the worst ever. The power of labor long scared the rushpublicans and campaign finance was initially designed to keep union spending in check. 30 years of union busting, off shoring and lack of solidarity among unions has put us in the situation we face today. I just don't know if the unions see it...considering how many voted to retain Wanker in Wisconsin. If not completely neutralized, unions are definitely back on their heels...wish I could say different.

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Would you rather have the NRA or labor unions deciding how politicians vote? [View all] NNN0LHI Jun 2012 OP

I'd rather they listed to the people that voted them into office, not the ones that bought them. notadmblnd Jun 2012 #1

I certainly prefer labor unions and others to organizations that promote guns and defeating Obama. Hoyt Jun 2012 #2

The Sad Tale Of 2012... KharmaTrain Jun 2012 #3

I don't think the GOP would have even promoted and pushed for Citizens United ... NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #5

Definitely... KharmaTrain Jun 2012 #11

Neither liberal N proud Jun 2012 #4

Labor unions any old day. jwirr Jun 2012 #6

I'd rather they have convictions and stand by them. n/t arthritisR_US Jun 2012 #7

When Unions "decided" how politicians vote we got Teamster Jeff Jun 2012 #8

Your analogy only works for those who are not members of both groups. The Reagan Democrats vote GOP. freshwest Jun 2012 #9

My Grandfather was a Wobbley, My Dad was a CIO organizer, & I've been UNION all my life Pyrzqxgl Jun 2012 #10