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Old 02-17-2011, 08:30 PM
 
Location: Chicagoland
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They cannot be allowed to shut down government services, which would include SCHOOLS.


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Old 02-17-2011, 08:32 PM
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:32 PM
 
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Remarks on the Air Traffic Controllers Strike (August 3, 1981) - Miller Center of Public Affairs

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I am not participating in any strike against the Government of the United States or any agency thereof, and I will not so participate while an employee of the Government of the United States or any agency thereof.
~RR~
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:35 PM
 
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Indeed this is a Reagan moment for the WI and OH state Governors. I hope they do it. More power to them in dismantling union thuggary if that is what it takes to return their states to fiscal stability.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:38 PM
 
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they are in violation of the law, and if they do not report for work within 48 hours, they have forfeited their jobs and will be terminated.
The Gipper 5.01
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:44 PM
 
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Where are men like this when we need them?
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:47 PM
 
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Where are men like this when we need them?
Certainly not in the democrap party.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:52 PM
 
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Where are men like this when we need them?
Let's see how stiff are the spines of the GOP in WI, OH, TN and I think many other states to follow as they try to undo the stranglehold the unions have on the states.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:53 PM
 
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They're around. You just have to understand that Reagan was so far ahead of his time in terms of being blunt it'll take some time for everyone else to catch up.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:54 PM
 
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Let's see how stiff are the spines of the GOP in WI, OH, TN and I think many other states to follow as they try to undo the stranglehold the unions have on the states.
I saw a glimmer of hope in the backbone of the WI Governor. I think I even saw his head co*k and sway when he spoke earlier. Almost Reaganeske.
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