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Wed Mar-03-10 01:17 PM
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Poll question: Would a general strike threaten corporate personhood? |
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General strikes can literally shut down nations.
Google the history of general strikes in Europe.
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ProgressiveProfessor
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Wed Mar-03-10 01:31 PM
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1. False assumption - General strikes are not done in the US |
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It seems to a a cultural thing.
Anecdotal story: Another DUer was publicizing one related to education recently. DU is the only place I ever saw anything about it and on campus we get all sorts of stuff put up.
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Wed Mar-03-10 02:39 PM
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3. There was no assumption in the OP, it was a question. (Clearly.) |
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Wed Mar-03-10 02:26 PM
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2. If you can pry people away from their TVs, cell phones, Wiis, and cheap cheeseburgers. |
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We've got better things to do.
Didn't ya hear? Kate Gosselin is going to be on Dancing with the Stars!! :woohoo:
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Wed Mar-03-10 02:41 PM
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4. Yes, and KR for visibility. |
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