Slate - "Republican War Against the Weak" by Elliot Spitzer

[TomCADem]

Nice article by Elliot Spitzer calling out Republican's assault on workers' rights.

http://www.slate.com/id/2293526/

Three recent Republican efforts, each one critical to the conservative agenda:

1) the attempt by Republican governors to eliminate the right of public employees to bargain collectively;

2) the attempt to eliminate the consumer protection bureau created in the Dodd-Frank financial services reform law—probably the most important part of the law for ordinary investors;

3) the recent 5-4* Supreme Court decision to limit the right to "class-arbitration" in many circumstances—taking away the collective power of those whose injuries are too small to be effectively remedied individually yet who, together, might be able to stand up to much stronger institutions.

The unifying theme is an assault on the weak. The power of individuals, each of us feeble in isolation, to act collectively and hence stand up to the powerful is being eviscerated. Those who already begin behind are finding the few legal protections afforded them under attack. A critical element of the Republican agenda has become increasing the legal power of those who already have power, and diminishing the power of the weak.

[classysassy]

1. Why do poor people vote for Republicans?

Could it be the party of No,use every dirty trick at their ,their propaganda specialists at Fox news and the hateful dip sticks on hate radio has helped divide this country.?They appeal to the old racists and the uneducated wake up clowns voting republican will hurt you more than most but you are still loyal to the Un American party of hateful boys and bimbos

[zalinda]

5. Because for over 30 years the dems have let the repubs

spin the message that dems are the tax and spend party, and the repubs are the party that looks out for business interests. Now you would think that the repub message would turn them off, but they firmly believe that businesses need tax breaks to create jobs. They also believe that the rich create businesses. Since there are so few jobs, they think voting for repubs, will enhance their job possibilities.

Dems need to take control of the message, which is why I am so angry at Obama. He is not only the leader of this country, but also the leader of the dem party. He controls the message. And so far, his actions are saying that the repubs are correct.

zalinda

[olegramps]

6. The party is dominated by DINOs. They don't give a shit about the working class.

[classysassy]

2. Hold on

before you attack my grammar and spelling,It's late and I am angry.

[BlueMTexpat]

3. No prob ...

:loveya:

[dorksied]

4. Its just Randism.

Randism, where the weak deserve nothing. not even love. Where self interest and greed rule.

[benld74]

7. Class Arbitration - it wasnt too long ago - I just saw mention of it in latest AT&T Bill!