As the protesters get it from the AmeriKan media:
"Wis. state troopers sent to look for fugitive Democrats; As senators hide, Assembly nears vote on union bill" by Scott Bauer, Associated Press / February 25, 2011
MADISON, Wis. — Grand political theater....
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Wisconsin state troopers were dispatched yesterday to the doorsteps of some of the AWOL Democratic senators in hopes of finding at least one who would come back to allow a vote on a measure to curb the power of public-employee unions.
The stepped-up tactic ordered by the Republican head of the Senate came amid reports that at least a few of the missing senators were returning home at night to pick up clothes, food, and other necessities, before rejoining their colleagues in Illinois....
Wisconsin’s measure would forbid most government workers from collectively bargaining for wage increases beyond the rate of inflation. It also would require public workers to pay more toward their pensions and health insurance. Police and firefighters would be exempt.
Oh, so this is SINGLING OUT the OTHERS, isn't it?
In Ohio, a similar proposal in a Senate committee drew thousands of protesters to the State House, just as in Wisconsin.
Indiana Democrats left their state on Tuesday, successfully blocking a Republican bill that would have prohibited union membership from being a condition of employment.
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"Wisconsin Assembly passes bill to restrict union rights" by Todd Richmond, Associated Press / February 26, 2011
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly took the first significant action on their plan to strip collective bargaining rights from most public workers, abruptly passing the measure early yesterday morning before sleep-deprived Democrats realized what was happening....
This is what has always bothered me about Democrats. They always seem to get outmaneuvered by Republicans.
Republicans immediately marched out in single file. The Democrats rushed at them, pumping their fists and shouting “Shame!’’ and “Cowards!’’
Now about those endless wars....
The Republicans walked past them without responding.
The political standoff over the bill — and the monumental protests at the state Capitol against it — appear far from over....
Oh, it is JUST GETTING STARTED!
The greedy, sick psychopaths in charge of this country have overreached this time.
Democrats and unions see the measure as an attack on workers’ rights and an attempt to cripple union support for Democrats. Union leaders say they would make pension and health care concessions if they can keep their bargaining rights, but Governor Scott Walker, a Republican, has refused to compromise.
Once again, the media's implied analysis is completely wrong.
This is NOT ABOUT POLITICS and PARTY anymore; this is about GOVERNMENT SCREWING the GOOD PEOPLE of this nation in favor of BANKS and WELL-CONNECTED CORPORATIONS!
The PEOPLE are FED UP and have NOTHING LEFT to GIVE!! They are simply trying to HOLD ON top WHAT WAS PROMISED THEM!
I'm not a big fan of state employees; however, I don't want their health care or pensions taken away. We can ALL AFFORD THAT provided the TAX LOOT is not handed over to banks, well-connected corporations and interests, and politician and their perks.
Tens of thousands of people have jammed the Capitol since last week to protest, pounding on drums and chanting so loudly that police providing security have resorted to ear plugs. Hundreds have been sleeping in the building overnight, dragging in air mattresses and blankets....
Also see: Globe Editorial By overreaching, Wis. governor hinders reforms in all states
Gee, the allegedly liberal, pro-labor AmeriKan sure doesn't seem it lately!
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Yup, NOTHING about the THREAT to CLEAR the PLACE by 6 p.m. tonight, either.
Thanks for the endless omissions and obfuscations, AmeriKan media.
Also see: Wis. man gets life for seven slayings
