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Bjorn Against (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:23 PM Original message |
As tension rises, people are talking about a general strike |
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Skip_In_Boulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. I think its time |
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sybylla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 12:34 PM Response to Reply #1 |
25. After seeing this budget, we have nothing left to lose in a general strike. |
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Skip_In_Boulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 08:18 PM Response to Reply #25 |
35. Can't disagree with you there. n/t |
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Drale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. Can he be arrested for ignoring a court order? |
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Kennah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 08:02 PM Response to Reply #2 |
12. When the Governor does it, that means that it's not illegal. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 10:48 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. Zackly. nt |
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Kennah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 04:38 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. Is that a picture of Checkers? He's awful cute. |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 05:04 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. That's my beagle, Grace. nt |
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Hosnon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 11:21 PM Response to Reply #2 |
22. You'd quite possibly run into some separation of powers issues. |
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FreakinDJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
3. Coast to Coast |
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Mac Adams (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
4. Love this idea |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:32 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Welcome to DU |
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FreakinDJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 08:05 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. Welcome |
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Jokinomx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
5. I think that is the only way to get the gov to break.... |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:47 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. We need to repeat strikes across this country to get workers back into control. People need |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
7. Wasn't Walker kicked out of a restuarant or something recently? |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Yep!!! He was asked to leave!!! Exactly, we have herds of megalomaniacs and |
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Bragi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
8. Bestill my heart! /nt |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
11. It's a serious proposition. You've got to prepare for the......... |
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Citizen Worker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
14. It's about time is right but if there is a general strike it needs to be well planned with |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
15. I think it is time for a Global General Strike. |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 08:33 PM Response to Reply #15 |
40. I agree Warren. Perhaps it Wisconsin starts it................ |
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iamtechus (868 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 08:51 PM Response to Original message |
16. Most union contracts have a no-strike clause. |
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Bragi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 09:58 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Yes, by definition, a general strike is always illegal |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 01:27 PM Response to Reply #16 |
26. What? Are you afraid of getting arrested?.......... |
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UnDued11 (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 01:37 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. In theory, it's something to think about, BUT |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 01:46 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. And how many are going to get fired anyway? |
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UnDued11 (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 01:51 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. many would take a chance on maybe not being fired vs fired for sure |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 01:53 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Then perhaps they shouldn't be in a position to be ....... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 08:22 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. I know nobody teaches labor history anymore |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 08:20 PM Response to Reply #16 |
36. The contract has already been violated in WI... |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 08:30 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Good point nadin. If this law passes that means the........ |
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1776Forever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
17. From A Force More Powerful.com this is where Solidarity started: |
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Blacksheep214 (682 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
18. Walker sees himself as Reagan |
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reformist2 (998 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
20. Strike now. Win. Nip this in the bud. |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
23. I think the Workers need a Nationwide strike day |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 02:06 PM Response to Reply #23 |
31. how about a simple message too: Wall Street broke America, make THEM pay to fix it! |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 08:21 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Bam! :) n/t |
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lunasun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-01-11 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
24. They should go full Europe on him |
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revolutionnow45 (203 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-02-11 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
33. There is no doubt who will win this in the end |
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