Wis. GOP strips public workers' bargaining rights

[Sdaeriji]

That is a lie.

We didn't want it, as most polls would show. Therefore, it was shoved down our throats--don't pretend you didn't hear the protests.

That is also a lie. You are on a roll.

[Arkinesia]

To be quite honest, Public Sector Unions tend to be a detriment to the education system.

which is why wisconsin has one of the best school systems in the country?

That's kind of like being the least insane person in an asylum.

Seeing as the best functional literacy figures on American eighth-graders is 35% in New Jersey. Functional literacy is kind of important.

[Greed and Death]

I have very little faith in your country and it's people voters.

But I would like to see the GOP get knocked down a peg.

Yeah.

This is incredibly idiotic on the part of Walker, but given that he did the exact same shit when he was mayor (or something) of some town or something (strip unionised worker's rights in a 'budget crisis' while, irrc doing some incredibly shady political actions like he's done here) it seemed likely to pass.

So Mayor + being shady = become Governor.
So Governor + being shady =

Only in american politics.

[Galenaima]

We didn't want it, as most polls would show. Therefore, it was shoved down our throats--don't pretend you didn't hear the protests.

That is also a lie. You are on a roll.

I love how you just say 'that is a lie' without telling me how. Explain what I lie about. I want to know, because if I'm lying, I sure as hell can't tell.

[Osthia]

do you suppose they can survive this politically?

Of course not! I am ashamed at how far the Republicans have fallen, dirty liars, all of them. The next elections, Wisconsin will be a Democratic state, and possibly, this may give more Democratic votes to the Dems during the Presidential Election.

[Itinerate Tree Dweller]

Have you been in the US long enough to even run for the Senate. Seems like the Democrats with balls have fled the country.

Well, I spent the first 25 years of my life in the US, AFAIK I'm still an American citizen, native born and all that.

And I have no political desiers whatsoever. I have enough fun just trying to moderate NationStates!

Well you've got the support of the Apathetic Voters Party.

[Xomic]

Yeah.

This is incredibly idiotic on the part of Walker, but given that he did the exact same shit when he was mayor (or something) of some town or something (strip unionised worker's rights in a 'budget crisis' while, irrc doing some incredibly shady political actions like he's done here) it seemed likely to pass.

So Mayor + being shady = become Governor.
So Governor + being shady =

Only in american politics.

ughhhh

[Alien Space Bats]

i would love it except that they are laying waste to the country.

I think it will be stopped before it goes any further.

Oh, I don't.

[Ashmoria]

do you suppose they can survive this politically?

Of course not! I am ashamed at how far the Republicans have fallen, dirty liars, all of them. The next elections, Wisconsin will be a Democratic state, and possibly, this may give more Democratic votes to the Dems during the Presidential Election.

are you in wisconsin?

if so you ought to help circulate the recall petitions.

[Gauthier]

Yeah.

This is incredibly idiotic on the part of Walker, but given that he did the exact same shit when he was mayor (or something) of some town or something (strip unionised worker's rights in a 'budget crisis' while, irrc doing some incredibly shady political actions like he's done here) it seemed likely to pass.

So Mayor + being shady = become Governor.
So Governor + being shady =

Only in american politics.

Unless of course this is what snaps the yellow streak on the Democrats' back and they all get Hulk Smash Mad.

[Sdaeriji]

which is why wisconsin has one of the best school systems in the country?

That's kind of like being the least insane person in an asylum.

Seeing as the best functional literacy figures on American eighth-graders is 35% in New Jersey. Functional literacy is kind of important.

Functional literacy is possessing literacy skills sufficient to perform daily living and employment tasks. I am not surprised that only 35% of eighth graders would have a level of literacy that would allow them to operate as an adult in day-to-day life. In fact, that seems rather impressive.

[Maurepas]

Yeah.

This is incredibly idiotic on the part of Walker, but given that he did the exact same shit when he was mayor (or something) of some town or something (strip unionised worker's rights in a 'budget crisis' while, irrc doing some incredibly shady political actions like he's done here) it seemed likely to pass.

So Mayor + being shady = become Governor.
So Governor + being shady =

Only in american politics.

Might as well. Hell, after this bill passes, he should probably just resign, get a reality show, and become a commentator for Fox News. He'll be President in no time.

[Xomic]

That is also a lie. You are on a roll.

I love how you just say 'that is a lie' without telling me how. Explain what I lie about. I want to know, because if I'm lying, I sure as hell can't tell.

Most people supported healthcare reform, what the majority of voters didn't support was this weak-ass healthcare reform bill that ended up being passed. That's why most bills end up showing that 'most people' are against the bill passed, but not necessarily the idea of healthcare reform.

[Galenaima]

I love how you just say 'that is a lie' without telling me how. Explain what I lie about. I want to know, because if I'm lying, I sure as hell can't tell.

Most people supported healthcare reform, what the majority of voters didn't support was this weak-ass healthcare reform bill that ended up being passed. That's why most bills end up showing that 'most people' are against the bill passed, but not necessarily the idea of healthcare reform.

I was talking about the bill the whole time.

[Itinerate Tree Dweller]

So Mayor + being shady = become Governor.
So Governor + being shady =

Only in american politics.

Might as well. Hell, after this bill passes, he should probably just resign, get a reality show, and become a commentator for Fox News. He'll be President in no time.

A sex scandal might throw a wrench in the works, though.

[Faith Hope Charity]

Sweet, its about time the GOP grew a pair and clamped down on this... this is one of the few things I agree with FDR on.. public sector unions are bad for the people.

[Potarius]

Might as well. Hell, after this bill passes, he should probably just resign, get a reality show, and become a commentator for Fox News. He'll be President in no time.

A sex scandal might throw a wrench in the works, though.

Kinky.

[Minoriteeburg]

Most people supported healthcare reform, what the majority of voters didn't support was this weak-ass healthcare reform bill that ended up being passed. That's why most bills end up showing that 'most people' are against the bill passed, but not necessarily the idea of healthcare reform.

I was talking about the bill the whole time.

Gotta love it.

[Galenaima]

Sweet, its about time the GOP grew a pair and clamped down on this... this is one of the few things I agree with FDR on.. public sector unions are bad for the people.

^ this

[Galenaima]

I was talking about the bill the whole time.

Gotta love it.

Anyway...

[Ashmoria]

Most people supported healthcare reform, what the majority of voters didn't support was this weak-ass healthcare reform bill that ended up being passed. That's why most bills end up showing that 'most people' are against the bill passed, but not necessarily the idea of healthcare reform.

I was talking about the bill the whole time.

the 2 things are not analagous.

this wisconsin bill was drafted and passed in one hour. the HCR bill took a year and a half AND a supermajority in the senate.

[Maurepas]

Might as well. Hell, after this bill passes, he should probably just resign, get a reality show, and become a commentator for Fox News. He'll be President in no time.

A sex scandal might throw a wrench in the works, though.

Nah, not a problem if you're a good family-values kinda guy. Look at Newt Gingrich, you can have several, while simultaneously calling for impeachment over someone else having one, and come out scott-free, so long as you take the appropriate anti-gay stance.

[Galenaima]

I was talking about the bill the whole time.

the 2 things are not analagous.

this wisconsin bill was drafted and passed in one hour. the HCR bill took a year and a half AND a supermajority in the senate.

That's because the GOP didn't run away, they fought on. And thanks to a recent ruling, we may just win HC for now.

[Itinerate Tree Dweller]

A sex scandal might throw a wrench in the works, though.

Nah, not a problem if you're a good family-values kinda guy. Look at Newt Gingrich, you can have several, while simultaneously calling for impeachment over someone else having one, and come out scott-free, so long as you take the appropriate anti-gay stance.

What about a gay sex scandal then?

[Gauthier]

A sex scandal might throw a wrench in the works, though.

Nah, not a problem if you're a good family-values kinda guy. Look at Newt Gingrich, you can have several, while simultaneously calling for impeachment over someone else having one, and come out scott-free, so long as you take the appropriate anti-gay stance.

Unless of course he pulls the ultimate Republican Shot to the Foot and gets caught in a gay affair.