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mountain grammy

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3. I've argued this point a thousand times.

Reply to Romulox (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 30, 2014, 09:44 AM

Jun 2014

When union men and women bought the Reagan lies, it was the beginning of the end. It's not about abortion, it's not about gays, it's not about endless wars to force our ideology on others and it's not about Jesus. It's about fair, safe and decent working conditions, job security and a living wage. No one's going to give us a place at the table, we have to get together and take it.

Solidarity!

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Labor Unions Have a Choice: Fight Back or Die [View all] xchrom Jun 2014 OP

Labors biggest problem is that our politicians take them for granted Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #1

Without "solidarity", there can be no labor movement. Simple as that. nt Romulox Jun 2014 #2

I've argued this point a thousand times. mountain grammy Jun 2014 #3

It cuts both ways. Lots of Toyotas and Hondas in the local school parking lot. Romulox Jun 2014 #4

Well De Leonist Jun 2014 #5

Can you blame people for wanting a better education for their kids? Romulox Jun 2014 #6

I'm not arguing against Unions or Living Wages.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #8

"Solidarity" means everyone supporting one another. If you abandon it as a principle, you Romulox Jun 2014 #9

Bingo. Well said. Populist_Prole Jun 2014 #10

I wasn't saying that it was right.... De Leonist Jun 2014 #11

The more money Wall St has, the less freedom we all have. raouldukelives Jun 2014 #7