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fescuerescue

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33. No, but it actually is legal to do so.
Thu Feb 10, 2022, 11:23 PM
Feb 2022

But no.

This is more about not handing control of our supply chain to wing nuts who hold it hostage.

We need more diversity in such an important role.

I don't understand the question. LiberatedUSA Feb 2022 #1
AI? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2022 #2
Their licenses should be revoked along with their insurance Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #3
Followed by BLM supporters? brooklynite Feb 2022 #6
Very good point Zeitghost Feb 2022 #11
Exactly! NutmegYankee Feb 2022 #47
I am certainly not advocating for authoritarian policies. Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #77
For these guys who are violating a lot of laws about noise and where they can park, etc, Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #17
"These guys" are Canadian. brooklynite Feb 2022 #18
Yes I know. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #19
People don't seem to grasp this. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #20
Of course I know this. Why would it make a difference to what I said? Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #25
It doesn't. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #85
Oh. I lost the thread there. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #98
EXACTLY!!! Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #78
Exactly, I can't believe anyone would think this is a good idea... Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #48
No. Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #76
A number of BLM protests did the same and blocked highways or major intersections. Jedi Guy Feb 2022 #139
True indeed. And if you said that they were breaking laws treestar Feb 2022 #155
No, you can't do that and shouldn't. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #46
As an owner/operator, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #69
... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2022 #150
No 3_Limes Feb 2022 #4
Why can't we drop a herd of skunks in their midst? Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #5
They use polar bears in Canada. Ace Rothstein Feb 2022 #42
Surfeit. NurseJackie Feb 2022 #62
I'd venture a guess that the majority of truckers lean right captain queeg Feb 2022 #7
I think Jilly_in_VA Feb 2022 #8
Can we all ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #9
It's weird, right? Sympthsical Feb 2022 #14
Well, I suppose I just ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #26
This owner/operator fully agrees with your post, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #70
You get a heart! You are right Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #49
Please understand...and this goes for everyone reading this thread... Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #82
Actually, there have been a lot of ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #95
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #100
+1 treestar Feb 2022 #112
And when we gather to protest there are laws that could be used to stop us too... Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #116
If those were passenger vehicles instead of trucks... Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #154
Is this a serious question ? left-of-center2012 Feb 2022 #10
Just want to highlight the weird authoritarianism here Sympthsical Feb 2022 #12
God forbid anyone talk about the dystopian BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #15
Oh, it's all getting dystopian all right Sympthsical Feb 2022 #16
I'm not eager... BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #24
How is this any ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #27
Generally speaking unions don't break the law even when they are striking. BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #29
I don't disagree, ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #30
What about the rights of others? BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #34
We stand divided ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #35
Interesting... BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #36
Were they there ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #37
Then why are these truckers flying Trump flags? BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #38
Ok the, maybe there is ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #39
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #71
It is a political protest from people I disagree with vehemently. However, I would lay down my Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #51
+100. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #72
agree nt Celerity Feb 2022 #96
Thanks...you either have a Republic and free speech for all or you end up with one for none. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #137
I've only seen Canadian flags. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #88
This is a weird argument. These guys are breaking multiple laws. When union workers Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #101
Some keep hearing ForgedCrank Feb 2022 #106
If you think I heard words you never said, I apologize. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #107
So are you prepared for this standard to be used in all protests? ripcord Feb 2022 #117
Immediately? No. Two weeks in? OK. Rounded up? No. Fined, as the standing Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #123
The Trucker have a right to think as they choose. This is America...if they break laws. I Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #118
They are likely breaking some law treestar Feb 2022 #113
I can think of some marches and protests widely supported on DU that blocked interstates and bridges Calista241 Feb 2022 #126
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #129
When was that? treestar Feb 2022 #130
No, there were some that blocked roads and bridges last year. But they were very short-lived. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #135
Remember what happened in Seattle and certain portions of Portland? Sympthsical Feb 2022 #152
Did they blare ear splitting noise 24 hours for weeks? Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #153
See, this is the problem with information bubbles Sympthsical Feb 2022 #156
Sorry. I do see differences and that's not information bubble. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #157
No one said they weren't Sympthsical Feb 2022 #151
Dude. WTF? Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #13
Ditto. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #22
If you want a job sarisataka Feb 2022 #21
I never expected to see such a post here. And sadly, you are correct. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #119
Do you advocate that people should be asked their political views in a job interview? BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #23
No, but it actually is legal to do so. fescuerescue Feb 2022 #33
"our supply chain" do you even hear...nevermind n/t leftstreet Feb 2022 #41
The trains must run on time...seriously f'd up. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #120
That's our food and medicine. fescuerescue Feb 2022 #132
Absolutely not. That is madness. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #52
Then you know nothing about truck drivers, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #73
Thanks for getting us what we need...this entire argument is ridiculous. People have a right Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #121
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #122
This fuckin place WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #28
+1 leftstreet Feb 2022 #40
+1. NutmegYankee Feb 2022 #45
Exactly correct... Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #53
Lol. Yep. Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #104
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #105
Maybe by bringing back the fairness doctrine? Iris Feb 2022 #31
Yea I don't know why everyone is jumping to such fascist conclusions fescuerescue Feb 2022 #32
That is a hard... HELL NO from me. You don't gain diversity by shutting down political discourse. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #56
But is that what it is when it's just one side constantly blathering on and on Iris Feb 2022 #58
That doesn't mean, we get to take away their right to free speech...we need to develop our own Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #125
I have said nothing about limiting free speech here. Quite the opposite. Iris Feb 2022 #147
Or shutting down ports. fescuerescue Feb 2022 #136
Those who engage in illegal activity can likely will be arrested...that has nothing to do with Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #142
That is not going to happen. The courts will never allow it. So we need to have some media Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #54
We've had that. It didn't work. Air America. Iris Feb 2022 #59
And why did it fail? And that still is no reason to allow free speech to be done away with...sorry. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #127
How does a Fairness Doctrine do away with free speech? Iris Feb 2022 #146
No and good thing there isn't. Any tool of political repression that might work for you.. DickKessler Feb 2022 #43
They're the ones willing to take the jobs and do the work Raine Feb 2022 #44
Sure, replace the driver with technology Amishman Feb 2022 #50
Yeah, thanks for your post. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #74
That is a horrible and terrifying idea alphafemale Feb 2022 #55
I agree completely. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #57
Yes. Reaction without thinking, of course. Hortensis Feb 2022 #61
Yes, replace all right-wing am radio stations with left-wing am radio stations. Emile Feb 2022 #60
No. NurseJackie Feb 2022 #63
:) They'd have to be very rich because no one would listen to them. Hortensis Feb 2022 #64
You ever spent 24 hrs a day n an 18 wheeler? I have! Emile Feb 2022 #65
No, but I hope you liked it. I could I think, all else Hortensis Feb 2022 #67
. . Emile Feb 2022 #68
I have and still do and most modern Semi's are equipped with satellite radio, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #75
Yeah, but you're not a slip seating company driver. Emile Feb 2022 #80
No, I'm not, but that doesn't change the fact, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #84
I retired 10 years ago. I had to download mp3 pod casts Emile Feb 2022 #86
... MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #91
I spent 35 years hauling explosives and munitions under contract to the government ripcord Feb 2022 #128
That is exactly my point, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #134
DOT was never a problem ripcord Feb 2022 #144
Congratulations on a full and successful career, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #145
I did that too. I have every episode of Gunsmoke, The Whistler, etc etc Emile Feb 2022 #141
This message was self-deleted by its author Emile Feb 2022 #87
Make them do a reading and writing test. Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #66
JFC!!!! MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #81
Are you a republican trucker ? Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #97
NO, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #99
Then take it as a joke its meant to be Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #102
It sure didn't come off like a joke, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #103
Up to 90% Of Canadian truckers are vaccinated, its probably very similar here. Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #108
Fair enough, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #110
Wow, prejudge much? BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #90
I take it you're talking about the REPUBLICAN DRIVERS? Emile Feb 2022 #94
Yes , see above Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #109
+1 Emile Feb 2022 #111
Thanks Mr. Sparkle Feb 2022 #124
The fact that some on our side would consider such an action makes me fear for our Republic. Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #114
And for my 5,000th post, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #115
Congrats on you 5,000th post...I am honored that it was posted to me...a star for thee! Demsrule86 Feb 2022 #131
I was holding off until the right post to reply too, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #140
Congrats and you got a "Good Day DU" milestones nod from EarlG for that! BumRushDaShow Feb 2022 #159
Very cool. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #160
Get them all to gather in one place and commit crimes. lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #79
Which is basically what is happening except they still have their trucks... Trueblue Texan Feb 2022 #83
Exactly! lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #89
This thread well illustrates how authoritarianism ... Whiskeytide Feb 2022 #92
IKR? MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #93
How is this different than RWers saying "How do we get liberals out of teaching?" Cuthbert Allgood Feb 2022 #133
Well they are wrong fescuerescue Feb 2022 #138
No, you and I and most of DU agrees that they are wrong, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2022 #143
If you are talking about your hot take that conservatives shouldn't be truckers, Cuthbert Allgood Feb 2022 #148
Can't they Mad_Machine76 Feb 2022 #149
Sure, you could start by applying for the job. SonofBen Feb 2022 #158
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