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7. The cops and firefighters in NY would go batshit if they lost their privileges.

Sat Jun 13, 2020, 12:20 PM

Jun 2020

Pensions alone, after twenty years, keep them on the job.

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Firefighters vote Republican too. Why? [View all] NYCButterfinger Jun 2020 OP

Well For One Thing, Most Don't Live Where They Work Me. Jun 2020 #1

This says it all. nt jrthin Jun 2020 #6

Oh, I think they would if they could SCantiGOP Jun 2020 #3

Yes, and of course it was people who needed to Hortensis Jun 2020 #5

Another Problem Me. Jun 2020 #8

Interesting. That's supposedly why unionism in America hasn't Hortensis Jun 2020 #12

Nearly 85% of firefighters are white, and of course overwhelmingly Hortensis Jun 2020 #4

I Am Always Amazed At What We See Me. Jun 2020 #9

and another job category that is being diversified. Demovictory9 Jun 2020 #10

I worked with police, fire and EMTs for 16 years. Hutchewon Jun 2020 #11

And no doubt you talk the talk if you want to be accepted. Hortensis Jun 2020 #13

Most white government employees vote R NYCButterfinger Jun 2020 #15

Our local FFU votes Repulican and is in bed with the Tea Party LeftInTX Jun 2020 #14