Wisconsin's Walker vows no compromise on unions - "I want to be different. I want to be unique..."

[jefferson_dem]

Source: Reuters

(Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker vowed on Thursday never to compromise on the core of his plan to curb the power of public sector unions and said investors should buy the state's bonds precisely because he was taking a tough stance.

In an interview with Reuters Insider exactly two weeks after state Senate Democrats fled to Illinois to stall action on Walker's proposal, he said public sector unions must be reined in to allow local governments to cut costs.

"I want to be different. I want to be unique. I want to be an innovator here and give my local governments the ability to manage their own budgets. On that part, we can't compromise," the newly elected Republican said.

He added that he saw room to talk with opposition Democrats on "the process." He did not specify what that meant, but talks were reported to be under way with the 14 Democrats who departed the state. Various media accounts said the Democrats were seeking minor modifications to Walker's proposal on workplace safety and recertification of unions in exchange for the senators returning to Wisconsin.

Earlier on Thursday, Walker told reporters that unless the Democrats returned, he would begin preparing layoff notices for some 1,500 state workers by the end of this week in order to achieve the necessary budget savings.



Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/04/us-wisconsin-governor-idUSTRE7230KX20110304?WT.tsrc=Social%20Media&WT.z_smid=twtr-reuters_%20com&WT.z_smid_dest=Twitter

[drm604]

1. He's already different and unique. Compromising won't change that.

Nothing will.

[I Have A Dream]

2. As I suspected, it's all about "him".

:eyes:

[No Elephants]

68. It's about achieving a permanent Republicon majority and union busting, both of which are seen by

the very rich, like the Koch brothers, as benefiting the very rich, like the Koch brothers.

[SoapBox]

3. Oh you are indeed "different" Gov. Hosni...real "different"...

...and not the "different" that I or many MILLIONS
of other Americans are interested in.

[seabeckind]

4. Fine line between unique and odd n/t

[Botany]

5. I want to be different. I want to be unique...

well Scotty being removed from office before your term is over will make you unique.

[enki23]

6. yeah, you're a special little fucking snowflake.

.

[Blacksheep214]

7. He's different and unique all right!

Not many people can look like W without trying to look stupid!

Wanker has this stupid look down to a T.

[glinda]

42. That's where I saw that before! Thanks!

[mindwalker_i]

8. Someone should tell him

that having a big d*** is not the same as BEING a big d***.

[mzteris]

9. that's 1500 more people to protest every day

+ their families and friends.

You know last week he threatend what - 5000 layoffs? - go ahead scotty. I dare ya. Every one of those will get support from the rest of us until your sorry ass is recalled and their jobs reinstated.

[DallasNE]

10. Those 1,500 Workers Are Gone

Whether the Democratic State Senators return to Wisconsin or not. Too bad Ohio Democrats didn't flee Ohio as that weakened the Wisconsin Democrats hand. It probably means that Florida and other States will now see most collective barginning done away with. Funny how none of these Tea Bagger were honest enough to declare their intentions before the November elections.

[Iliyah]

11. Vote them out

and bring back the cb. It can and will be done.

Democracy is about compromise. A dictator does not.

[DissedByBush]

12. When in a room full of good people

Being different and unique is not a good thing.

[Javaman]

13. Isn't amusing when someone says they want to be different

yet act just like a 19 other morons?

scotty, look around at the latest group of moron repukes, you aren't really all that different. You just take bigger checks from the koch brothers, that's all.

[Astraea]

14. a politician who's an insufferable asshole??

That'll raise some eyebrows.

[Tx4obama]

15. Here's a link to ''Recall The Republican 8'' - website

Wisconsin Republican Senator RECALL info:

http://www.recalltherepublican8.com/

[seafan]

16. Wisconsin governor tells absent senators: Return or 1,500 get laid off

Source: CNN

(CNN) -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday warned 14 absent lawmakers trying to stall his controversial budget bill to return to the state Capitol immediately to vote on the measure, or layoff notices will be sent to 1,500 public employees before the weekend.

"Unfortunately, if we don't have action by tomorrow we have a legal and moral obligation to start forewarning people," Walker said a Thursday night press conference.
The layoffs would take effect April 1, the governor said.

.....

Concerns about safety risks arising from the nonstop presence of demonstrators at the Capitol were heightened Thursday with the discovery of 41 rounds of hollow-point rifle ammunition found outside the building.

.....

Walker has repeatedly said the collective bargaining provisions of his bill are not negotiable. The governor showed little sign of backing down from that stance Thursday night.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/03/wisconsin.budget/

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Sounds like we are headed for a showdown with Governor Scott "Blackmail" Walker of Wisconsin.

[babylonsister]

17. What a POS, and blackmail is the exact tactic he's using.

:grr:

[bluestateguy]

18. The next step should be for the laid off employees to refuse to leave their jobs

and just show up for work anyway.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

19. Well if his position is not negotiable

what's the point in showing up? :shrug:

[HubertHeaver]

39. The point is you show up. You did not abandon your position.

[BadgerKid]

40. Next step would be a lock-out.

Very interesting times, indeed.

[Maraya1969]

63. Excellent point! Send that to one of the WI 14!!!!

[DJ13]

20. Reminds me of.....

[kysrsoze]

32. Outstanding! Thank you for that. Hehe.

[Angry Dragon]

21. He sounds just like a terrorist

[Beartracks]

23. Rec that. Knew it sounded familiar. n/t

[FreakinDJ]

22. Sounds more like some thing Mubarak would say

[FeelingBlue]

24. When will he begin to feel embarrassment

at the number of threats he makes. New hour, new threat; new mood, new threat; new day, new threat. He is the most threatening person I know of. I wonder if he feels strong or weak when he talks like this? I feel bad for his kids. I wonder if he threatens them all the time like he threatens the state of Wisconsin and the legislators? It would drive me crazy to live with a person like this. I am not feeling sorry for this man at all... I am thinking, though, that this approach to leadership by threat must come from somewhere. And did no one know about this leadership style before he landed on his throne in Madison?:shrug:

[No Elephants]

36. If broadcasts of the prank call did not embarrass him, hard to imagine what will.

[truthisfreedom]

25. Ooh, this is rich.

He's making himself look just like a tinpot dictator. I'll get the popcorn!

[Frank Cannon]

26. How long before this piece of shit holds a gun to a dog's head...

and tells us he's going to plug Fido if he doesn't get his way?

[DBoon]

35. If your don't buy this magazine, we'll kill this dog

[frazzled]

27. Bring the ransom or your sweet little kid is dead

Sounds more like a slimy kidnapper out of a 1930s movie to me.

[Warpy]

28. How soon before he threatens to kill kittens and puppies?

That's the road this bozo is heading down right now. He's desperate and I can smell the flop sweat all the way down in NM.

He's backed himself very nicely into a corner, so nicely that even the Koch brothers are going to withdraw support and temporarily withdraw interest in buying up utilities owned by the public.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Walker get hauled off to prison at some point. That's how seriously he's stepped in it.

[eilen]

70. He's already threatening the puppies

There is a post here that has the text of one of his bills that provides research labs at the University first dibs before stray dogs are offered to rescues.

[LadyHawkAZ]

29. Won't they qualify for unemployment? n/t

[savalez]

30. Oh this will go over well with Wisconsinites.

He's looking worse every day.

[pacalo]

31. Given that his motivation & maturity level are obvious, this pathetic little man

is setting the state up for a boatload of lawsuits.

These jobs are going to be eliminated or saved depending on whether or not the Democrats come back? Playing blackmail with people's jobs?! If this doesn't affect a rational person's sense of decency, nothing will.

Interestingly, I've read somewhere that a layoff was in the works before the standoff. Walker, however, is putting the blame on the Democrats. The people know the truth.

[Botany]

33. go for it scotty

Wyatt Earp:
Skin that smoke wagon and see what happens.

Does that little motherf***er have the slightest idea of what he is dealing w/?

If he does that (fire 1,500) all 8 republican senators will be recalled and he will be gone w/ in 1 year.

[Newest Reality]

34. Sounds kind of like a hostage situation

They will probably try, "Return, or we shoot this puppy in the head!" next.

Stand together people. Stand strong! Make no mistake where we are.

[No Elephants]

37. No negotiating with terra-ists.

[Blacksheep214]

38. Moral?

This ass doesn't know the meaning of the word!

Legal? He has problems here also.

What's next? Taking away the Dems birthday?

[Maraya1969]

62. Blackmail is right. What are they going to put on their layoff notices,

"The Democrats didn't come back home when we told them to so you lose your job"

Even if the Democrats came back it would take time to implement his horse shit program so the immediate need for layoffs is an obvious blackmail.

[ReggieVeggie]

41. he promises not to repeat things other people say!

Steve Martin: "Now let's repeat the non-conformists' oath: I promise to be different! (audience repeats) I promise to be unique! (audience repeats) I promise not to repeat things other people say! (audience repeats, laughs) Good! "

[saras]

43. "I want to be different. I want to be unique." I'd suggest trepanning.

But fucking up the government of a whole state is probably a dumb way to achieve it.

[Dogtown]

44. Maverick

Where have we heard that before?

[Darth_Kitten]

45. All this to please two bloody, worthless billionaires.

This is what happens when you sell your soul.

[plumbob]

46. Different? Unique? How about letting the local medical school reach way

down inside him, give a great yank and pull him inside out like a tube sock?

About as different as you can get.

NO NEGOTIATING WITH TERRORISTS!

[reformist2]

47. He's a delusional idiot who thinks he's Reagan firing the air traffic controllers.

[tanyev]

48. Here's your chance, Scott. Wisconsin has never had a governor recalled before.

At least not according to my quick perusal of Wikipedia.

[kiranon]

64. Perfect response. Let him be the first to be recalled. n/t

[Blue Owl]

74. +1

:kick:

[Mister K]

49. Wisconsin governor tells absent senators: Return or 1,500 get laid off

Source: CNN

(CNN) -- Gov. Scott Walker warned Wisconsin could take steps Friday to lay off 1,500 state workers -- unless 14 absent lawmakers return to the state Capitol.

The legislators left Wisconsin to protest a proposal that would restrict the collective-bargaining rights of many public employees. Walker has said the measure is needed to get the state's financial house in order.

The lawmakers fled to Illinois to prevent a quorum for voting on the state's budget repair bill, which would limit collective bargaining to wages and require public workers, with the exception of police and firefighters, to cover more of their retirement plans and health care premiums.

Walker said Thursday night that the state would "have a legal and moral obligation to start forewarning people" of impending layoffs if the lawmakers did not return to the Capitol at once to vote on the measure. He warned the state could send layoff notices before the weekend.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/04/wisconsin.budget/

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I feel we are watching a scene from The Dark Night.

[myrna minx]

50. No kidding - he's barreling toward cartoonish super villainy.

[RKP5637]

51. This is getting to look like a SNL skit. Summed up, our country is looking like fools

to the rest of the world. I bet Walker used to throw temper tantrums as a kid.

[Sinistrous]

52. Now that slug has added blackmail to his rap sheet.

Nice going, guv.

[madmax]

53. Extortion? nt

[Lastactiongyro]

54. I must hasten to Help this Governor Walker!

"He's my kind of Human!

...Although his monologing needs work"

[Bragi]

55. Well, let's look at it from his perspective for a moment...

<Pause to ponder his perspective>

Whoa, that was really horrible, toxic, and scary.

On second thought, let's not look at anything from his perspective.

[ArcticFox]

56. So how soon until all the jobs are destroyed by Walker?

Seems he's killing thousands of jobs a day.

Where are all the Republifascists screaming about "job killing" these days?"

Remember the "jobs killing health care bill"?

[Wednesdays]

57. "Do as I say, and nobody get hurt."

:scared:

[HereSince1628]

58. Brinksmanship...Walkers favorite tool

brink·man·ship (brngkmn-shp) also brinks·man·ship (brngks-)
n.
The practice, especially in international politics, of seeking advantage by creating the impression that one is willing and able to push a highly dangerous situation to the limit rather than concede.


And the Koch's make sure Walker's support comes in BRINKS trucks.

[Lastactiongyro]

59. Governor quoted as saying "Made it Ma! Top Of The World!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YXRe1SYQ2Q0/SPdfOsch0II/AAAAAAAAAB4/5KU0E9W1oq4/s400/top+of+the+world.jpg

Top of the world Ma...!! (The Tank blew up a few mins later)

[City Lights]

60. Psst, Scutty, I believe the word you're searching for is "dictator."

Now go cheney yourself.

[Uncle Joe]

61. That's how you catch a wabbit, unique up on him.

Thanks for the thread, jefferson_dem.

[knoxy]

65. Has all of the markings of a sociopath

this dude suffers from NPD or similar. No doubt about it.

And like most nutters - he will fall. The only question is how long will it take to get him out of office?

[Vidar]

66. He's channeling Gaddafi now.

[alfredo]

67. Being a total asshole doesn't make you unique.

[No Elephants]

69. A politician trying to curry favor with a billionaire by union busting is unique?

"Ummm...do the name 'John D. Rockefeller' ring a bell?"

Does Walker realize how very funny he is?

Meanwhile, not so very funny:

"He added that he saw room to talk with opposition Democrats on "the process." He did not specify what that meant, but talks were reported to be under way with the 14 Democrats who departed the state. Various media accounts said the Democrats were seeking minor modifications to Walker's proposal on workplace safety and recertification of unions in exchange for the senators returning to Wisconsin."

I hope this is a lie.

[defendandprotect]

71. ... actually, Walker wants to be his idol .... REAGAN---!!

[MichiganVote]

72. I want to be a S-O-V-I-E-T!

[rug]

73. He needs to be sedated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKcjpEIGo

[buckrogers1965]

75. Every use of force

causes an equal and opposite reaction. Basic law of nature. The longer it takes and the stronger the force the more chaos that is caused when it all comes loose at the end.