Posted on 02/17/2011 1:36:33 PM PST by Nachum
MADISON, Wis. – Authorities say an estimated 25,000 people are protesting anti-union legislation at the Wisconsin state Capitol, and nine demonstrators have been arrested.
On the third day of protests, the Statehouse was completely jammed with protesters opposed to a bill that would strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights. The crowd filled the building's hallways, sat cross-legged across the floor and chanted slogans.
For the moment, a group of Democratic senators have blocked the bill by refusing to attend a midday vote and leaving the Capitol. The sergeant at arms was looking for them.
One member of the group told The Associated Press that they had all left Wisconsin in an effort to force Republicans to negotiate.
Republicans hold a 19-14 majority, but they need at least one Democrat to be present before voting.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
The Demonrats had a plan, and they implemented it.
Why didn’t the Repubs have one to counter all of this?
It’s not like the disappearance of politicians of avoid a vote hasn’t been done before.
>>I got $5 that says 70% don’t catch on<<
You got that right. Are there really that many gullible FReepers?
>> Authorities say an estimated 25,000 people are protesting anti-union legislation
Rise to your feet taxpayers and be counted, RISE!!!
GOVERNMENT UNIONS WILL SEE AMERICA DEAD ON THE FLOOR BEFORE THEY GIVE UP THEIR FAT GOVERNMENT SALARIES AND LOTTERY STYLE TAX PAID GOVERNMENT PENSIONS
Private sector
The private sector is being robbed and gang raped by those in government
Hmmm, unions on the street in several US States, hmmm I wonder if all this is going to have an ecomonic effect on the USA? I wonder what part of “We’re Broke!” (taxpayers) the public “service” unions do not understand?
Shouldn’t they be working?
As someone who’s been there and done that (in my wild and reckless youth), I can say with perfect conviction that this is mostly students who don’t want to study and are looking for something to do beside drink and f***..
Go to one of John Semmens satire threads sometime... he just reels them in like big ol' fish.
Are you serious or is this sarcasm?
25,000??
Wow - thats almost 1/tenth of the ones who protested health care
And I dont recall them getting this much coverage
Aren't most media (print/broadcast) union members?
I would suggest the senate consider a bill that a public employee can serve a government job for 2 six year terms. Then, move out of the way, and let some other person have a chance to work for the government for 2 six year terms. That way, those who want the good government jobs get a chance, and the government employees who complain can get a job in the private sector.
Did everyone see the “Walker = Hitler” signs and “Death to Tyrants”
These people are lunatics
Some posts don't need the /S tag. You'll understand later in life. NooB
Thats great- who runs this website? Are tax dollars used?
Wow. You really needed a /sarc tag on that to get it?
http://www.ieanea.org/
Mission & History
IEA is an association of more than 133,000 members composed of Illinois elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty and staff, educational support professionals, retired educators and college students preparing to become teachers. The IEA was founded in 1853 to serve the interest of public education in Illinois. The IEA became an affiliate of the National Education Association in 1857, an organization currently totaling 2.7 million teachers and school employees working to make our good public schools even better for all students.
Our Mission
The Illinois Education Association-NEA’s mission is to effect excellence and equity in public education and to be THE advocacy organization for all public education employees.
No need to be insulting and display your childish side,re:noob’’. I find that offensive. What exactly does time spent posting on a web-site do for one anyway, confer some special knowledge?
I'll bet you wanted to "edit" that line.
No insult intended. It's called Hazing. I like Hazing people. NooB!
Especially those who don't like to be Hazed because those are
always the people who get HAZED the most. (YOU)
Welcome to Freepers. /NooB
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