[TrappedInLiberalHell]

I recently dated a young woman who aspires to be a firefighter. She has a chronic knee problem, and, while stronger than many women, she's not close to being as strong as I am, and I'm not sure _I_ could qualify to do this work. Incidentally, she says most firemen are Democrats. I was flabbergasted. Is that true? I didn't argue with her because for all I knew she was right. Maybe she's thinking of Fairfield County, Connecticut firefighters(that's where she lives). Anybody have figures on this?

[VRWC_minion]

First of all most CT'ers are Rats. Secondly the FD survives by increased spending and taxes. The FD is a natural source of Rat votes.

[kstewskis]

Incidentally, she says most firemen are Democrats. I was flabbergasted. Is that true? I didn't argue with her because for all I knew she was right. Maybe she's thinking of Fairfield County, Connecticut firefighters(that's where she lives). Anybody have figures on this?

Oh is she off on that!! Most (if not all) of the firemen and their families that my father, grandfather, and brother in law are/were working or associated with were all conservative....and that's within LA County/City borders.

Can't speak for Connecticut, I'd like to hear that one.

[Capt.YankeeMike]

unfortunately, alot of them (firefighters) dont think past what the union spoon feeds them, result is demoncrat voters....not trying to use the broad brush, just what i have personally observed. i wish i were wrong....

[Jonx6]

Well, most Firemen are union. And our union is part of the AFL-CIO, so whenever you see our union, they are giving cash to Rats. However, the vast majority of Firemen, where I work (Austin TX), are conservative.