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Old 02-19-2011, 08:15 PM
 
Location: mancos
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And the governor and republican legislators are acting in a manner exhibiting a total lack of respect for all labor union employees and those protesting. They should resign and not be in charge.
Not gonna happen.The American taxpayers through our elected representatives are turning this backward ship around.I resent my property taxes going up to pay for some horny old teachers Viagra and other perks I cant afford
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:17 PM
 
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And the governor and republican legislators are acting in a manner exhibiting a total lack of respect for all labor union employees and those protesting. They should resign and not be in charge.

I disagree. The Governor is getting $1.00 a year to show his committment to the budget. The state cannot guarantee union benefits when there is no money. It's not rocket science.
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:17 PM
 
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And the governor and republican legislators are acting in a manner exhibiting a total lack of respect for all labor union employees and those protesting. They should resign and not be in charge.
Elections have consequences, uh...we won!

Sound familiar?
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:34 PM
 
Location: Midwest
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And your opinion of the Dems who left the state rather then stay and fight ?
This is their way of fighting. And very effective, I might add!
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:39 PM
 
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This is their way of fighting. And very effective, I might add!
Effective how?

Some parents have to miss work because the schools are closed, the school year will be extended, people will have to rearrange their vacation schedules. For what?

Vote.

Take your lumps.

Vote in democrats next time and reverse the decision.
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:41 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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This is their way of fighting. And very effective, I might add!
Well that's a bit hypocritical when you want the resignation of all that stayed at the capital.

So you only want all the Republicans to resign ?
And you want the Governor to resign ?

Weren't they elected by the residents of WI ...the majority I might add.
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:44 PM
 
Location: SoCal
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these labor unions are just unbelievable
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:50 PM
 
Location: Midwest
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Not health care..just 100% paid for viagra pills.
Don't you think those teachers that need their viagra should pay for that one out of their own pockets ?

It's not a heart transplant we're talking about..it's Viagra.
Show me where this protest is about Viagra!
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:51 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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Not health care..just 100% paid for viagra pills.
Don't you think those teachers that need their viagra should pay for that one out of their own pockets ?

It's not a heart transplant we're talking about..it's Viagra.
This Viagra issue is a red herring. It's not just the Viagra (something that many insurances pay for, anyway).
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:53 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Show me where this protest is about Viagra!
I thought you had all the details of this and thought the unions were 100% right ?
Do you think this battle with the school union only started last Thursday ?

That's a lot of Viagra..wouldn't you say ?

Milwaukee Teachers' Viagra Lawsuit: Union Suing To Have ED Drugs Back On Health Insurance Plans

"At least one lawmaker questioned why the union is fighting for Viagra while teachers are losing their jobs. A consultant for the school board has estimated that reinstating the drug benefit would cost $786,000 per year – the cost to keep perhaps a dozen first-year teachers employed."
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