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9. He's not the first and he won't be the last

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I’ve Read the Government’s Arguments to Screw Amazon Workers and I’m Furious [View all] eridani Oct 2014 OP

Remember when Democrats used to support Labor? Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #1

They no longer need labor's money, or Trial Lawyers for that matter, they have corporate $ now too! Dustlawyer Oct 2014 #61

you are correct. nt TheFrenchRazor Oct 2014 #73

wtf??? I knew about this case but I didn't know about the admin's position on it. cali Oct 2014 #2

wow. just read the entire dkos post. this is such a betrayal cali Oct 2014 #3

The entire dkos post is a must-read! Shemp Howard Oct 2014 #22

Don't nobody mess with the WOPO. littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #81

"To the surprise and outrage of most progressives" nationalize the fed Oct 2014 #4

I have to call foul on the bailouts. They originated under Shrub. MontyPow Oct 2014 #7

and continued under who, exactly? do tell. cali Oct 2014 #12

Obama okayed the second half of TARP. merrily Oct 2014 #13

But Obama is just soooo dreamy. obxhead Oct 2014 #5

those who unquestioningly support the President and howl with outrage cali Oct 2014 #6

Nobody is perfect. Not even presidents MontyPow Oct 2014 #8

Who is asking for perfection? Not I, not even close. cali Oct 2014 #11

I do have a problem with his position. MontyPow Oct 2014 #34

Of course, but should we just be silent in the face of it and not criticize? cali Oct 2014 #40

You pick your battles. MontyPow Oct 2014 #43

so do tell what battles you've chosen. Just what do you think is important enough? cali Oct 2014 #53

I called him out on his hypocrisy in 2012. MontyPow Oct 2014 #74

So nice that this is totally abstract for you. For thousands of workers this is REAL Cal Carpenter Oct 2014 #41

In this country, one powerful person does have more power than thousands of powerless workers. MontyPow Oct 2014 #44

How about telling the truth? How DiverDave Oct 2014 #21

No President keeps all promises. And, sadly, some promises are politically expedient. MontyPow Oct 2014 #36

What a completely meaningless grouping of words. WinkyDink Oct 2014 #58

Read my responses who had something meaningful to contribute. MontyPow Oct 2014 #63

Yup. woo me with science Oct 2014 #79

He's not the first and he won't be the last MontyPow Oct 2014 #9

Our government — led by a Democrat, turned it back on labor a long time ago. progressoid Oct 2014 #10

.... merrily Oct 2014 #14

Interesting. Thanks, merrily. nt littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #68

Welcome. I don't vote that ticket myself, but it is union backed and does often merrily Oct 2014 #76

It has its benefits. Chan790 Oct 2014 #78

Glad to hear it. If nothing else, I guess voting for a Dem on that ticket merrily Oct 2014 #80

What would you prefer? Savannahmann Oct 2014 #15

I don't understand this type of post. F4lconF16 Oct 2014 #23

Thank you! SammyWinstonJack Oct 2014 #28

In this case, I'm not sure how that would be any different mythology Oct 2014 #37

Sorry Savannahmann Oct 2014 #42

Yeah, your sarcasm was missed. Jackpine Radical Oct 2014 #59

yikes. seriously? that's the best you can come up with? cali Oct 2014 #38

Sorry Savannahmann Oct 2014 #39

Sorry I did not catch the sarcasm. djean111 Oct 2014 #49

Don't sweat it. Savannahmann Oct 2014 #50

Poe's Law a2liberal Oct 2014 #60

Thanks. nt littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #69

I want the pony obxhead mentioned up thread. littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #82

Where's the "I will defend Obama no matter what he does" crowd? Scuba Oct 2014 #16

Oh, there is already a "well, would you prefer Romney" reply. Totally pointless, but hey. djean111 Oct 2014 #26

He was being sarcastic. Hissyspit Oct 2014 #46

Thank you. Sincerely. djean111 Oct 2014 #48

The first time I was piss tested at work I had to go the next morning to this outfits brewens Oct 2014 #17

wrong, wrong, wrong! The warehouse worker's time is just as valuable... Raster Oct 2014 #18

If one agrees with the goverments brief whistler162 Oct 2014 #25

I'm sure if the employees wasted 5% of the contractor's time by showing up Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2014 #19

+1 F4lconF16 Oct 2014 #24

Often, R=D=$$$$$. If loss of $ is involved, my observation is D generally sides with R. - Voting? RKP5637 Oct 2014 #20

rec SammyWinstonJack Oct 2014 #27

Amazon screws its workers -- and not just in its warehouses. Link. mainer Oct 2014 #29

No surprise to me. 99Forever Oct 2014 #30

Why would anyone worry about Democrats being unenthusiastic in November? MannyGoldstein Oct 2014 #31

Starve the beast. It's the only way. CrispyQ Oct 2014 #32

Yeah, I like Amazon but I don't support them on this issue, Nye Bevan Oct 2014 #33

DURec leftstreet Oct 2014 #35

What the Hell? irisblue Oct 2014 #45

Fucking pitiful TheKentuckian Oct 2014 #47

People have died in Amazon Warehouses daredtowork Oct 2014 #51

Indeed. eom littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #70

So Much For Hope And Change cantbeserious Oct 2014 #52

I am extremely disappointed in the "Call" on this one. I've given this administration a pass so... BlueJazz Oct 2014 #54

If, after being in government, officials had to give up 4% of the time they served ... Babel_17 Oct 2014 #55

GOTV!!!! Teamster Jeff Oct 2014 #56

There is power in a union... whereisjustice Oct 2014 #57

Yes, friend, that's exactly what it was. 99Forever Oct 2014 #62

I remember being at the protests in Madison before Scott Walker's recall election. dgauss Oct 2014 #64

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! BrotherIvan Oct 2014 #65

Thanks Bobama. nt littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #71

Look, Obama is a Reagan Republican. He's so much as admitted it publicly himself. Don't expect any blkmusclmachine Oct 2014 #66

It was disappointing that Government came in with Amicus Brief...on that. KoKo Oct 2014 #67

Highway robbery while standing in line. littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #72

Can we do Jim Beard Oct 2014 #75

Here we go again. woo me with science Oct 2014 #77