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BlueCaliDem

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123. Teamsters were looking at $5 a gallon back before 2008. They were worried about the huge job losses

Sat Apr 20, 2013, 04:39 PM

Apr 2013

plaguing the United States, the insolvency of our social safety net because of it, and families who need the income. Was it a green decision? Nope. But then again, it was a Duhbya economy back in early 2008. Since July 2008 they've changed their minds, no?

In direct contrast, police and firefighter unions continue to support Repukes who don't give a shit about people suffering high gasoline prices or losing 700,000 jobs a month, and they haven't changed a single thing as they target public and private unions while reaping the benefits of a powerful public union themselves - as we've seen in the Walker recall. "We've got ours, FU" has always been their motto and it's never changed. It's because they believe they're special and we're nothing but a bunch of sheep, only useful to provide the wool to line their generous nests until we become inconsequential and useless - and then we can all go to hell. Or die quickly.

Let's keep things in perspective, shall we?

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Sorry, I won't join in the Boston Police worship [View all] michigandem58 Apr 2013 OP

"worship" - typical DU hyperbole. emulatorloo Apr 2013 #1

Yep. "Worship" on DU = "being happy to any degree with anything I personally dislike." (nt) Posteritatis Apr 2013 #66

Thanks for posting crap? No way. EOM cartach Apr 2013 #93

The worship of authority has been a bit thick lately quinnox Apr 2013 #2

Yeah right. Again, typical BS DU Hyperbole. emulatorloo Apr 2013 #7

Yes, but how does it Jenoch Apr 2013 #9

not good quinnox Apr 2013 #12

Can you smell how thick it is? Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #17

I fully agree! gopiscrap Apr 2013 #27

Nobody asked you to. gateley Apr 2013 #3

Exactly. LisaL Apr 2013 #4

Congratulating all the agencies involved for a stand-up job is not worship. randome Apr 2013 #5

Exactly Catch2.2 Apr 2013 #58

Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #71

Well said! Thank you. n/t Fla Dem Apr 2013 #95

At this time, maybe people aren't looking for political allies. baldguy Apr 2013 #6

No one has said thay are saints or political allies notadmblnd Apr 2013 #8

Agree... retrogal Apr 2013 #99

The officials in boston... local, state and federal boston bean Apr 2013 #10

Interesting and telling that no one has responded to your second paragraph.. n/t Fumesucker Apr 2013 #11

Indeed - they mostly support Republicans n/t michigandem58 Apr 2013 #14

Maybe because the 2nd paragraph has nothing to do with the subject heading. randome Apr 2013 #15

I disagree Fumesucker Apr 2013 #22

I disagree they did their job 'competently'. They did an OUTSTANDING job. randome Apr 2013 #25

We are so used to incompetence in law enforcement that mere competence looks like outstanding Fumesucker Apr 2013 #34

Zing! Thank you, FS! eom BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #45

#1. I have cops in my family too. And they are/were proud Democrats. #2. Boston is pretty liberal KittyWampus Apr 2013 #73

thank you! gopiscrap Apr 2013 #31

Perhaps because it's utterly irrelevant to the job done in this particular instance mythology Apr 2013 #19

I've noticed that as well. That's really pathetic and sad BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #24

Thank You! gopiscrap Apr 2013 #40

this is true about police unions since day one. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #48

Poster is painting with a broad brush No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #86

The police unions supported Romney I found in a few seconds of teh Google Fumesucker Apr 2013 #89

Please post MA police unions endorsement for President 2012, No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #124

I'm not your flunky, do your own research if you wish to press your point n/t Fumesucker Apr 2013 #132

Post #89 was your point, but perhaps No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #134

I already did support my point with evidence, the police unions supported Rmoney. Fumesucker Apr 2013 #135

Are we sensitive? No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #139

Still no data to support your claim? Fumesucker Apr 2013 #140

well, this is an opportunity for you to put aside your politics for a moment bigtree Apr 2013 #13

Well put. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #74

+1 freshwest Apr 2013 #125

Phase 2: swim counter current to the emotional trend. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #16

You're very ignorant of unions if you think we're traitors to other unions lunatica Apr 2013 #18

Police and Firefighter unions are notorious for disrespecting everyone else's right to form a union BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #30

Thanks BlueCaliDem gopiscrap Apr 2013 #35

That's been my personal experience, too. Once, I had a squad car follow BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #44

Good for your daughter. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #63

Thank you. Yes, the ACLU has values consistent with hers. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #72

Yeah, and some unions support building Walmarts. Teamsters were for drilling in the Arctic KittyWampus Apr 2013 #75

Teamsters were looking at $5 a gallon back before 2008. They were worried about the huge job losses BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #123

Yep, typical republicans AgingAmerican Apr 2013 #81

Every time I've seen a union picket line, I've seen "union" cops escorting scabs across it. Fuddnik Apr 2013 #64

OK, you're getting the attention you wanted. reformist2 Apr 2013 #20

How about you address the OP's post instead of attacking the OP? BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #32

You are 100% correct. People tend to put police on a pedestal. Officer friendly mode. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #21

I only did that when my kids were young, to instill respect for police officers. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #37

I didn't even do that...I always told my kids gopiscrap Apr 2013 #51

Maybe I should've done that, too, since now they kind of tell me I was wrong. BlueCaliDem Apr 2013 #65

Do you have an alternative? FrodosPet Apr 2013 #23

Thank you I totally agree with you gopiscrap Apr 2013 #26

And if they hadn't been there? treestar Apr 2013 #28

Effective political advocacy requires Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #29

+1 FarCenter Apr 2013 #52

This. n/t ms liberty Apr 2013 #94

K... Pelican Apr 2013 #33

It is not worship to acknowledge a job well done nt Progressive dog Apr 2013 #36

To tangentially mimic the sentiments of our Far Right Hyper-patriot counterparts: stlsaxman Apr 2013 #38

Yes, because private mercenaries like Blackwater would have been just the ticket. Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #39

So why the need to tell us how you feel? The cops risked their lives to capture this guy and upaloopa Apr 2013 #41

The Suck is strong today. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #42

So is the naively! n-t Logical Apr 2013 #50

"I am all for civil liberties, but have no issue with cameras everywhere!" ProSense Apr 2013 #59

Mandatory personalized RFD human implants and sensors everywhere. L0oniX Apr 2013 #82

Wow, you are so clueless. You get it that camera in public are 100% legal. Always have been..... Logical Apr 2013 #96

"Wow, you are so clueless." ProSense Apr 2013 #107

LOL, PMs to you become public because one of them seems like "stalking" to you. You have been.... Logical Apr 2013 #111

Yes, and clearly you're proud of "stalking." ProSense Apr 2013 #114

You must be in heaven embracing your denial. Go back to something you know...... Logical Apr 2013 #116

LOL! ProSense Apr 2013 #118

Not at all. You have said that many times. Like you are the center of the DU and I only respond.... Logical Apr 2013 #119

I'm detecting issues. ProSense Apr 2013 #121

exposed a whole lot SwampG8r Apr 2013 #136

Strongly agree! Let's keep our heads. jimlup Apr 2013 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Apr 2013 #46

I am no fan of the BPD or any police dept. morningfog Apr 2013 #47

Appreciation for a job well done Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #49

We were all waiting for your opinion RetroLounge Apr 2013 #53

LOL! randome Apr 2013 #54

Thread win. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #55

/end thread ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2013 #68

Touche! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #77

Funny TomClash Apr 2013 #106

"We were all waiting for your opinion now I can go wipe my ass with it" Damn... just1voice Apr 2013 #110

wow, wonderful counter to his post, very detailed. Wipe your ass with your response first. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #112

DU -- it never disappoints. AngryOldDem Apr 2013 #56

Police SamKnause Apr 2013 #57

i was curious about this so i did some surfing.. Phillip McCleod Apr 2013 #60

Thank you. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #61

I agreed DainBramaged Apr 2013 #62

Is this attitude any better? matt819 Apr 2013 #67

The sons a bitches Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #69

True, but job well done in this case. RedCappedBandit Apr 2013 #70

Police? damnedifIknow Apr 2013 #76

+1 TomClash Apr 2013 #102

They are human beings and public servants. Don't call the police next time you need them. AAO Apr 2013 #78

Come to Boston and say that. graywarrior Apr 2013 #79

Love it! RiffRandell Apr 2013 #115

Now *here* is our thread winner! Brigid Apr 2013 #133

We should thank them for doing their job that they get paid for ...uhmm L0oniX Apr 2013 #80

It's the same reason why I'd thank firefighters who save a burning home at octothorpe Apr 2013 #88

Of course not. There's always one. You're it. (I'll have to look for that worship post.)nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #83

I agree. Cops will be fine with being the last union. FreeBC Apr 2013 #84

Wow iandhr Apr 2013 #85

uh oh you are criticizing the hysteria and blood lust prevalent here a few days ago lol nt msongs Apr 2013 #87

Suffolk County MA went for President Obama... PennsylvaniaMatt Apr 2013 #90

Saints are above criticism, cops are not. But some here seem to believe to the contrary. Why? AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #91

Imagine the LA police conducting this manhunt. caseymoz Apr 2013 #92

If the LA cops handled this they would be sifting through the ashes trying to identify the body rightsideout Apr 2013 #98

And trying to identify which one's the perp. nt caseymoz Apr 2013 #127

They don't get my praise sorefeet Apr 2013 #97

Ah, DU. A turd in every punchbowl NoPasaran Apr 2013 #100

Are you talking about yourself? Confused! n-t Logical Apr 2013 #101

Lots of the responses are just emotional michigandem58 Apr 2013 #122

Yeh, but anyway, that was some awesome impressive skill and teamwork displayed Zorra Apr 2013 #103

Your broadbrush is astonishingly thin gruel. grantcart Apr 2013 #104

Here's a thought rightsideout Apr 2013 #105

I agree. The Seattle police have been under zeeland Apr 2013 #126

I think it is pathetic that praise of police officers drives you to make an OP like this. tritsofme Apr 2013 #108

Wow, are you really that clueless about police abuse? n-t Logical Apr 2013 #113

Well said, it's worse than it was during the criminal Bush years just1voice Apr 2013 #109

You're right except . . . TomClash Apr 2013 #117

I won't either. I will however compliment ALL law enforcement agencies involved and thank them cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #120

I am the first to point out... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #128

then dont. and do not be so insulting to say a cheer and pat on back is fuckin worshipping. really seabeyond Apr 2013 #129

Cops do good. Cops do bad. Earth_First Apr 2013 #130

this just comes off as one of those "need to show i'm still a rebel, superior" or whatever JI7 Apr 2013 #131

"worship"?? How about a slap on the back for a job well done. DCBob Apr 2013 #137

Then instead of worshiping them LostOne4Ever Apr 2013 #138