Today Show Calls GOP 'Surprise' Vote in Wisconsin an 'Outrage'
NBC's Meredith Vieira opened Thursday's Today show alerting viewers that Republicans in Wisconsin had caused a "capitol chaos" with a "surprise maneuver" to pass a "controversial budget proposal without Democrats" and her colleague Ann Curry, in teasing a John Yang story, did her one better calling the vote an "outrage."
In the ensuing Yang piece, headlined: "Outrage In Wisconsin, Senate Republicans Cut Union Rights, Bypass Democrats" Yang never bothered to mention the reason Republicans passed the bill "without Democrats" was because they were hiding out, but he did make sure to include footage of protesters repeatedly chanting "Shame!"
The following teasers and Yang segment were aired on the March 10 Today show:
MEREDITH VIEIRA, OPENING THE SHOW: Capitol chaos!
(Footage of protesters chanting, "Shame! Shame! Shame!")
VIEIRA: Republican senators rushed out of Wisconsin's capitol building under police escort after they used a surprise maneuver to pass that controversial budget proposal without Democrats present. And this morning demonstrators are planning another massive rally to voice their anger.
...
ANN CURRY: We turn now to that outrage, you just heard about in Wisconsin, where the Republican controlled senate voted last night to cut collective bargaining rights for public employees. NBC's John Yang joins us from Madison with more. Hey John, good morning.
[On screen headline: "Outrage In Wisconsin, Senate Republicans Cut Union Rights, Bypass Democrats"]
JOHN YANG: Good morning, Ann. This morning's paper tells the story. "Capitol Shocker." Democrats left pondering their next move, this morning, now that the Republicans seemed to have figured out a way to outfox them.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: This is a violation of law!
YANG: With Wisconsin's 14 senate Democrats still out of state, Republicans abruptly ended the standoff over public workers Wednesday night, using a procedural maneuver to vote on key parts of the bitterly contested bill. The debate that roiled for three weeks was over in just 30 minutes. As lawmakers voted, thousands of protesters clogged the state capitol with a simple one word chant: "Shame!"
(Footage of protesters chanting "Shame!")
YANG: For weeks the capitol has been ground zero in a battle over union rights for state workers. In an 18-1 vote, with no Democrats present, Republicans removed all spending measures from the bill that kept sharp its most controversial components: Sharp limits on collective bargaining rights for state workers with increases in their health care and pension costs. Republican Governor Scott Walker, who says the bill is needed to help close the state's $3.6 billion deficit, praised the senate Republicans saying, "I applaud the Legislature's action to stand up to the status quo and take a step in the right direction." Senate Republicans needed a police escort as they left the capitol after sending the bill to the state assembly where it's expected to pass today. Despite the protesters, senate Democrats concede it's a done deal. The next step could be to the courts. The Democrats allege that or maintain that last night's vote was illegal. Ann?
CURRY: Alright John Yang this morning. John, thanks.
—Geoffrey Dickens is the Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. You can follow him on Twitter here
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I thought they thought wealth
Submitted by MaximusBraveheart on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:00pm.
I thought they thought wealth was bad and evil? They need to do their part for less so everyone can have their Ipod, laptop, home, education ON THEIR OWN BACK per the true Progressive nature (as noted by J Jackson Jr). How can they justify more than say $35K/yr when the average salary is less than that?! Where is their socialist will where everyone gets paid the same? You know, for the "childrens' sake!"-- Maximusbraveheart -- Is TRUTH knowable? Moral Relativism is the abandonment of Truth. Truth is knowable. Truth conforms to Reality. Reality is observable by evidence & witness in this day & from history. Relativism is Sesame Street play land.
not wealth
Submitted by Agnostic on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:31pm.
Wealth is okay it is high income they don't like. If you limit income then only a few can be wealthy. Of course the elite will choose for us who should have the wealth.Headline should have read
Submitted by HockeyKid on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:02pm.
"Wisconsin Republicans On The Job; Democrats Still Shirking""Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
the dems really f**cked
Submitted by TruthMonger on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:01pm.
the dems really f**cked themselves this time - delicious:) heeheehee...Congratulations Jimmy Carter!
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: This is a
Submitted by DumbCanuck on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:02pm.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: This is a violation of law!
Oh and I suppose the 14 dem senetors hi-tailing it out to Illinois was perfectly legal.
Really now... I'm just stunned at the utter stupidity! I really don't know how else to say it!
"There... Are... Four... Lights!"
In Wisconsin,
Submitted by almostacowboy on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:14pm.
..otherwise known as "The Dairy State", it would be "udder stupidity". :-)MOO HU HU HU
Submitted by ninerdog on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:43pm.
MOO HU HU HUOutraged ?
Submitted by Chandran on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:32pm.
Im sure you were also outraged when the Obamacare law was passed using open bribes.... and that after nobody was allowed to read the bill.Gee... What can the
Submitted by Willis_Leon_Johnson on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:03pm.
Gee... What can the LEGISLATORS in Wisconsin ever do to make it up to the poor little lass? Maybe they could all chip in and send her on a one way vacation to a place where she would be more comfortable? My vote is for Uganda.End 'gun violence in America' - Require training and MANDATORY "Shall Carry" by every Citizen.
If harry reid is the best person to lead the senate, what does that say about the other 99 senators?
STAY ON THE JOB-FIGHT THE FIGHT-
Submitted by JIMMY1660 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:05pm.
LEAVE-AND SEE WHAT CAN HAPPEN-YOU LOSE!!! ALL 14 SHOULD BE RECALLED-FIRED AND LOSE ANY COMPENSATION. LOSERS-QUITERS-COWARDSThose 14 senatwhores had a
Submitted by Willis_Leon_Johnson on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:18pm.
Those 14 senatwhores had a job to do and DUTIES TO PERFORM.
Instead they ran away from THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES to ALL Citizens of Wisconsin.
Upon their first appearance back in chambers, the rest of the legislators should present a bill making it a felony criminal offense to abandon their seats.
Penalties should include loss of ALL benefits accrued the repayment of all salaries and wages paid throughout their career of 'public service' and mandatory prison time of no less than one year per day missed.
As it is, they will be treated as heroes and rewarded for the uncivil activities.
End 'gun violence in America' - Require training and MANDATORY "Shall Carry" by every Citizen.
If harry reid is the best person to lead the senate, what does that say about the other 99 senators?
Duties
Submitted by Kilroy on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:34pm.
I have to disagree with you, those democrats were doing their job and following their obligations. The Democrats are so owned by big labor that they have to do whatever labor orders them to do even if it is to the detriment of the rest of population.Outrage?
Submitted by blazermaniac on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:09pm.
The only outrageous thing here is NBC News! Listening to anything these Liberal Journalists (?), have to say, is hazardous to your health.One year after the health care debate
Submitted by octavioj on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:10pm.
That comes only after one year after the Obamacare vote. Is that not a huge irony?Where was the 'outrage' when
Submitted by MightyMouth on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:14pm.
Where was the 'outrage' when the 111th "most transparent in history" congress bypassed Republicans on nearly everything?! Give me a break NBC! You democrat servile scum!!Wow! Great point! They
Submitted by MaximusBraveheart on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:27pm.
Wow! Great point! They cared not when Reps were left out & Obama said he would work together. Also post it for X days for everyone to read before passing. NOT!-- Maximusbraveheart -- Is TRUTH knowable? Moral Relativism is the abandonment of Truth. Truth is knowable. Truth conforms to Reality. Reality is observable by evidence & witness in this day & from history. Relativism is Sesame Street play land.
This left wing bomb thrower
Submitted by Miss_Me_Yet on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:15pm.
This left wing bomb thrower headline tells the true story of just what's really going on in state politics across America.
They ( NBC ) have finally , as the Republican governor and legislature have made perfectly clear, admitted that the rights being protected to the death by confused liberals in Wisconsin, are those of the unions, not the state employees forced to join and participate, many times against your will, to their union dues extortion scam, simply for the right to work for your own state government.
Then, how on earth can they even speak to the subject of " Bypassing the democrats", when those same democrats have shirked their sworn duty, as state lawmakers, instead they are MIA in neighboring Obama country, Illinois for the better part of three weeks, still with no end to their magical mystery tour in sight?
Liberals ... we can't live with them, they couldn't survive without us ...
Oh, bite it, Dems
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:14pm.
Screw them, the dems had more chances than they deserved and apparently the part about separating the bargaining stuff from the budget was something the republicans had planned as a last resort, oh hell, that was a brilliant maneuver! This was the equivalent of giving them enough rope to hang themselves with.
We said it before, it didn't work for the Texas Dems to do what they did by running off to New Mexico and Oklahoma, it sure as hell wasn't going to work for the Wisconsin dems.
And for them to be b!tching about "violating" the law? Thou be hoist on thine own petard, silly sirs!
Ugh, anything more from me at this point would require lots of censorship(read: re-typing several times over) so that's what I think of that.
Have a nice day, Wisconsin Dems, you BETCHA!
-Jon
Hmmmm.....I wonder if people
Submitted by tampamom25 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:17pm.
Hmmmm.....I wonder if people who are hollering about this vote had anything to say when health care was passed behind closed doors, with no public knowledge of what was in it, and Ms. Pelosi saying that we couldn't know what was in it till we passed it? Wouldn't it be refreshing if the msm carried BOTH sides of the story, instead of whipping people into a frenzy by telling only what they want people to hear? I'd say there's more than a bit of hypocrisy and a double standard coming from the left. Here's a piece by Gov. Scott Walker that was in the Wall Street Journal. Sounds sane and rational to me. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870413220457619026078780598...I thought
Submitted by astonrickenbach on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:09pm.
I thought that was more the Stimulus that they published on a Friday night and voted for it on a Saturday morning (with what 1100 pages or so). If I recall the HCR bill was published in late December and wasn't voted on until February or March (after Brown was elected in Jan). This was when all the controversy came out about the death panels and the paying for abortion items which were discussed.You thought wrong---
Submitted by matthewdean on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 6:45pm.
Do you ever read the info contained in the articles presented at NB's, or do you just jump in with inane comments?Sorry, Matthew...
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 5:35pm.
His assessment was far more accurate that was tampamom's. The Health Care Reform bill was subjected to far more public scruitiny and debate than any legislaltion in Congressional history. And the final bill was indeed posted on the internet for several days prior to passage [as had preceding versions].Health Care Bill
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 6:24pm.
Wasn't the final Health Care Bill the Senate version of the bill? The Senate voted on the bill on December 24th, 2009. Are you saying that that bill was posted online prior to December 24th? Or are you saying that it was posted online after it's passage, but a few days before the House voted passage of the Senate Bill.
Let me know if I'm inaccurate regarding any of the above.
And btw, Jer, I'm still interested in your opinion about "Collective Bargaining Rights". Looks like you can post again.
"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
Pelosi comment
Submitted by Radical1979 on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:24pm.
I was looking for the comment Pelosi made, and yes, it was made in reference to the health care bill. What was very interesting was that I went to MSNBC to find a source libs here couldn't argue with. Lo and behold, I couldn't find it when I searched their website.Sorry, Jer---
Submitted by matthewdean on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 6:53pm.
but that is just your opinion. Being subjected "to far more scrutiny---" is a bunch of yada-yada-yada. It was talked about, it damn sure wasn't scrutinized. Seems I recall a statement about "we have to pass it so you can find out what's in it." You telling me Pelosi just said that so she could appear on national television and play the role of a moron? And the final bill being posted "for several days prior to passage [as had preceding versions]." has exactly what to do with how the bill was rammed through by Dems? What possible ramifications are you applying or attaching to "public scrutiny and debate" in that regard? Also, you got a set of balls on you, replying to a post of mine directed to someone else; especially considering how much you complain when I do it to you. The "Goose-Gander" concept only applies when you decide it should, eh?Oh...the humanity!
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 7:01pm.
I actually replied to a post Matthew addressed to another! Well, that brings the ratio down to about 200 to 1. [And about that "complaining"...I've kidded you about it a couple of times and then noted it didn't bother me. Hardly a major complaint.]Not kidded, Jer,---
Submitted by matthewdean on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:09pm.
you complained. I purposely avoided using "whined". So, again, what are the rules reference replying to posts here at NewsBusters?md--
Submitted by Jer on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 11:55pm.
I believe if you dig up my "complaint" you'll also find that I said I didn't really mind. And you can access the TOE as easily as I, not that they are rigorously enforced.I read your reply, Jer---
Submitted by matthewdean on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 12:09am.
and understood it. Maybe. As far as TOE, while rules are rules, they are interpreted differently it seems, on occasion. Did you not avail yourself of that peculiarity in selecting your career?md...
Submitted by Jer on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 12:16am.
Which reply? And...I don't understand your question.Jer---
Submitted by matthewdean on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 12:28am.
the reply where you said you didn't mind. My question referenced you being a lawyer in order to both take advantage of a possibly remunerative career, and to address as required, and redress if possible, the many anomalies present in "the law".Talk about union mentality.
Submitted by almostacowboy on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:24pm.
By leaving their states, the Wisconsin and Indiana Dhimmi-crats are adopting the same attitude as the unions - they'll only participate if they're guaranteed a win. Or is it "soviet union mentality"? Remember when the Red Army Hockey team played the Philadelphia Flyers in 1976? After the commies didn't get their way on a penalty call, their coach took the team off the ice. After explaining to the Red's coach that not only would they forfeit the game, they'd also forfeit all the TV revenue, they rethought their position and returned to the ice, wherein the Broad Street Bullies kicked their Red Commie butts 4-1. Any politician who pulls that stunt should be treated the same way - forfeit all pay and benefits and have his tail kicked.So the bullies don't like it on the receiving end?
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:26pm.
So, the way that the democrats forced the health care bill through with bribes and assorted bully tactics was fine. Wonder how many would be applauding if the entire GOP left washington to avoid the vote?!Walker is doing what he said he would do if elected. He won and he is doing it.
The real hoot is that the country gets to see the Union greedy power mad thugs throwing their hissy fits and losing. They talk about the greed in the financial industry and what it has done to our economy.
Ummmm, excuse me thugs, need a mirror?
I hear they're locking down the WI State Capital in the name of democratic process. WHAT A JOKE!
Deliverance!!!!
Submitted by tomolson3 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:29pm.
Hey Dems... the Dems now know how Ned Beatty felt in the movie Deliverance!!!!! I can hear you squealling like pigs. Pass the popcorn!!!!!!!!Unions Losing Control of America
Submitted by rondo on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:42pm.
HOORAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Guys Win.....................Union Thugs Lose.................. Its about time we get rid of the unions and the democrats these village idiots have destroyed our economy and they are like mad dogs trying to justify their corrupt ways America wake up time is not on our side we need to move quickly and dissolve government unions around the country."Sneak attack" completely foreseeable
Submitted by nkviking75 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:45pm.
I don't remember exactly where I heard it, but I know this possibility has been discussed by pundits several days ago. That means this strategy was completely foreseeable. That, in turn, means the Dems could have been there to vote, and perhaps sabotage the legislation by whatever tools were available to them. Far from a sneaky, underhanded maneuver, the Republicans gave the Democrats plenty of time to work out a compromise. There were even negotiations going on between the parties as if they were North and South Wisconsin. After about three weeks of this nonsense, the Republicans brought about the inevitable, the Dems are finally ending their childish exile, the governor will sign the bill, a lawsuit will be filed, and life goes on.“Always love your country — but never trust your government!" -- Bob Novak (1931-2009)
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Charles Krauthammer mentioned it
Submitted by IgnatzJFahrquar on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:26pm.
I don't believe he was the original, but he was one of the first to talk about this option a few weeks back. I'll be watching Brett Baer tonight as Charles is usually on. I think the 3 weeks served a couple of purposes. One was to give the Dems some time to possibley come back save a little face. The other was to give the 3 independent, non-partisan legislative commissions a chance to rule on whether or not a revised bill would pass muster. It did and bingo bango, it's on to the Assembly.Apparently the vote is not
Submitted by Beukeboom on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:53pm.
Apparently the vote was not illegal and the liberal Dems claiming it was illegal are just blowing smoke to try to get their supporters in an even bigger tizzy.Health Care Vs Wisconsin
Submitted by FaulknerFan on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 12:56pm.
In the health care vote Reid refused to take a second vote in the senate as required to adopt the changes made by the house because the new Mass Senator gave the ability to the Republicans to block it. So Dingy Harry just skipped the vote and declared it passed. I don't understand how this was legal at all but don't recall hearing any MSM raise a single complaint. Now, with the Dims ILLEGALLY leaving the state, they claim foul when the Republicans use LEGAL means to pass the bill. What a Crock.The grownups are back in
Submitted by liberalsarefunny on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:02pm.
The grownups are back in charge in Wisconsin.To be fair...
Submitted by Janey on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:12pm.
I don't think they were calling the vote an outrage, but the reaction of the protestors. Their response is the "Outrage in Wisconsin".If you thought the coverage in 2008 was bad....
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:15pm.
This type of coverage just shows that since the 2008 Presidential Election, the bias and slant of the MSM coverage has escalated, exponentially. If you thought 2008 was full of bias in favor of the Dems, just wait until 2012. I'm guessing that the MSM will go all out, and phony stories like Dan Rather's forged documents will be the norm, and not the exception.
"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
Yea for the WI GOP.
Submitted by c5then on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:16pm.
At least they have shown that they will not be bullied. Now the good citizens of WI have to step up and either impeach or recall the democrats who tried to stop the legislature from operating because they were afraid of losing. There has to be consequenses for their actions.Madison and Jefferson and Franklin built a Republic - Roberts killed it!
Comrades
Submitted by Comrade Jim on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:29pm.
Wisconsin needs a new fairness law to redistribute the people's democracy. Democrat votes count double and Republican votes count half. If that doesn't redistribute fairness enough to get the people's result then increase fairness even more: Unions count the votes.NBC's report: the good news and the bad news
Submitted by thescoots on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:25pm.
The bad news is...that they continue to tow the progressive party line in this story....the good news: Its NBC....so nobody was watching.....Oh gawd...The "Reverend Jackson" shows up in Wisconsin...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:19pm.
I was wondering how long it would take this political ambulance chaser to show up to spread his bs...Megyn Kelly is talking to him now on Fox..
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan
I understand, I guess
Submitted by IgnatzJFahrquar on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:29pm.
I really wish FOX would just not even give these morons (JJ an Al) the time of day let alone face time on-air.wahh-mbulance
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:36pm.
It's good to have the clowns on to remind us who they are and how to deal with them. I seriously doubt Megyn would let him get away with anything.(Haven't seen it so I don't know)
-Jon
Megyn didn't, although...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 3:04pm.
engaging in a reasonable, intelligent discussion with the "Reverend Jackson" is often an exercise in futility.
I'm of two minds on giving this idiot (or Sharpton either, as Ignatz mentioned above your post) air time at Fox...I see your point, but I also see Ignatz's point, too. Why waste time with this jerk? Of course, putting him on the air gives people the opportunity to see and hear his bs, and to realize again what an irrelevant moron he is.
Both positions have merit, although I admit I personally can't stomach looking at or listening to this race-bating, political ambulance chasing fool, and often just change the channel or hit the mute button when he appears.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan
Ditto on changing the channel
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 3:22pm.
I agree, I can't stand to see the "justice brothers" on and tho I missed it this time around, I think if it wasn't Megyn, I wouldn't watch it and even then I'd be VERY hard pressed to do it, even if she gave him a b!tch-slap like she did with that Powers chick(that was entertainment!). I just want to see them get their come-uppance for being the shakedown artists they are.
-Jon
Don't cross brains with Megyn...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 3:36pm.
unless you've done your homework, cause she'll get ya. This is a smart, sharp woman, and likely as a result of her experience as a litigator, she uses those cross examining skills of hers in interviews, and if she thinks someone is lying or dodging, she won't let them get away with it.
As for Kirsten Powers, have you noticed that she hasn't done Megyn's show since her epic slapdown? I think that's funny, actually. I wonder if it's because Megyn's invited her and Powers' has gutlessly passed, or because Megyn won't waste her time with her? Interesting.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan
Hey libs !
Submitted by All American on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:29pm.
DEAL WITH IT ! To quote Barry, "We won, you lost" Bwahahahahahahaha!NBC Is Deaf And Blind To Some Outrage
Submitted by Boil It Down on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:30pm.
Apparently taxpayer outrage against the unions is banned from recognition by NBC. The taxpayer outrage is not greedy, vulgar and unruly, so I suppose it doesn't count. The taxpayer seems to be the villain in many of their stories.Today Show calls GOP vote an "outrage". Well, not exactly.
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:41pm.
Obviously the reference was to the Dems REACTION to the surprise vote...not the vote intself. Big difference.Not quite obviously
Submitted by Agnostic on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:56pm.
I read the same way you did the first time but after reading over it a couple of times realized it could be taken either way - especially the screen capture - the story itself would explain about the outrage being the reaction to the vote. Kind of shows that you find what you are looking for and that people will be biased regardless - unbiased journalist are a thing of fiction.Jer, a question
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:58pm.
What's your take on "Collective Bargaining Rights" for public employee unions? Are these really rights, or are they agreements between public employee unions and the state or local government? If they aren't rights, why do networks, including FOX, continue to call them rights?"You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
Kingfish...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 4:25pm.
Evidently my response didn't post. I'm having all sorts of problems in addition to the formatting glitch, so I'll try again later.Thanks Jer
Submitted by Kingfish17 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 4:49pm.
I'm genuinely interested in what you have to say. Not trying to set you up."You can’t go take a trip to Las Vegas...on the taxpayer’s dime." Barack Obama
I know that, Kingfish...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 5:24pm.
And I attempted to post a straightforward response and it got zapped.The Unions are costing to much!
Submitted by gxa99 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:53pm.
All the perks state and Federal employees get are breaking local, state, and Federal budgets. Isn't that the reason Gov Walker is proposing these cuts/changes? It's about the runaway debt! The State Union workers suck WAY too much money from tax payers. If something isn't done these idiots won't have a frickin' job. They just don't get it. All these liberals keep yammering about is sacrafice EXCEPT FROM THE UNIONS! Hypocrisy run amuck! Government budgets are in the red and something has to done about it!America
Submitted by PrimalElements on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:56pm.
These people are against the majority of Americans. They are everything they rail against.America
Submitted by PrimalElements on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 2:56pm.
These people are against the majority of Americans. They are everything they rail against.Just curious*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 3:07pm.
I have been unable to find any polls taken in Wi. There are 5.5 million people who live there. The public employees, police, firemen, and teachers represent about 600,000 people. How do the other 4.9 million people of WI feel about their governor and his efforts to follow Wi law by trying to balance the budget? Anybody know?
CheeseHeads Want to Take Back Government from Unions
Submitted by Country Dragon on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 8:11pm.
I am a tax payer, home owner, pay 60% of my health insurance, have my own 401k, and worked for the same company "Non-Union" for over 30 years, they have been hit with economic downturn, and I have not had a raise in over 3 years.Most of the people I have talked to are happy as hell that Gov. Walkers has the backbone to take on the Democrats and the Unions and their "ENTITLEMENTS" The Democrats sold out the taxpayers of Wi to the Unions, the only sad part is that the Police and Firefighters are still Union Controled. The News Media is very slanted and you rarely hear much about the supporters of Gov. Walker but get out and talk to the real middle class..the non-goverment workers and you will hear the truth. We need to speak up..and be heard.. GO PACKERS GO WALKER...Dragon
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 8:24pm.
36 years at the same place here. I've been salaried all the way. And eve3n though we do work with a union, here in this Right To Work State of Texas, the union has been effective without being overpoweringly stupid. I respect the unions in Texas. They tend to concentrate more on what's right than how quickly they can run the company into the dirt.Outrage? I'll show you outrage: ObamaCare
Submitted by needle on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 6:08pm.
The Wisconsin bill to curtail Unions was not drafted in secret.
There wasn't any lying about what was in it.
It does not facilitate abortions at the taxpayers’ expense.
It does not take money from Medicare, and saddle the taxpayers with massive unwanted debt while its promoters lied outrageously saying that it would not cost the taxpayers one dime.
It does not vastly expand governmental bureaucracy.
It does not vastly expand unwanted government intrusion into people’s lives.
There was no backroom bribery using huge amounts of the taxpayer's money to buy votes for it.
It does not force people to buy something, in fact it rescinds the forced confiscation of union dues from people.
Ann Curry needs to learn what an outrage is; she could start by looking in a mirror.
- Looking forward to the self-annihilation of the Manipulated Stories Machine.
The inevitability of this war should have been obvious.
Submitted by Thalpy on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 7:52pm.
It would be a profound mistake for the unions to persist.