Author Topic: Wisconsin Senate GOP Votes to Strip State Workers of Collective Bargaining (Read 12666 times)

Revolution · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:16:11 PM »

Christ almighty. This has already gone farther than it has the past 2-3 weeks. How far will it go before the band breaks?

Ballygrl · « **Reply #26 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:18:29 PM »

Here's video of the protesters storming the Capitol, they all look like College kids:

[youtube=425,350]iGdwsvj5k8Y[/youtube]

Ballygrl · « **Reply #27 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:22:13 PM »

Another live link, BTW the Firefighters Union is there and talking about a strike, Walker needs to do something about these civil servants:

http://www.livestream.com/theuptake

Chris_ · « **Reply #28 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:27:21 PM »

http://twitter.com/greggutfeld

Ballygrl · « **Reply #29 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:28:59 PM »

Quote from: chris_ on March 09, 2011, 10:27:21 PM

Ballygrl · « **Reply #30 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:29:57 PM »

MacIver Reporter Surrounded, Confronted by Mob

http://biggovernment.com/bhealy/2011/03/09/maciver-reporter-surrounded-confronted-by-mob/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+BigGovernment+(Big+Government)&utm_content=Twitter

[youtube=425,350]7Hh24bXBBsk[/youtube]

Revolution · « **Reply #31 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:36:45 PM »

http://www.livestream.com/theuptake

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MadDad (4 posts) Wed Mar-09-11 11:20 PM
Response to Reply #120
121. Just got back!
I just got back from the Capitol. It was a wild scene and if I just knew how to post photos to this site I would- I'm normally a lurker who likes to read and not post.

The outer rings of the Capitol square are jammed with cars honking to the tune of "This is what democracy looks like". When I first arrived there were throngs of people crowding around the outside doors trying to get in and listening to speeches by John Nichols. He was talking about how and why this is illegal and how it can be fought.

After I was there for a while a few people started chanting that the side doors were open. I followed the mass of people into the building and the cops I saw just stepped aside and maybe even smiled. The place was more crowded than I've seen in the past three weeks. There were Wisconsinites of all ages and sizes crowding into the place, and eventually the police just formed lines in front of the entrances to the Senate and other chambers.

On my way out I saw that they needed help moving all of the camping gear back into the building. They had sleeping bags, blankets, pads, tables food, first aid supplies, cleaning supplies, and anything else that you might need for a long term stay. I'm not sure how legal it was, but I may, or may not, have helped them carry several loads into the building.

Finally, I just had to get back home to my family; but, not before I joined the cars in the honking parade going on around the square.

Jon

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x596608

Felt this was warranted, because while it may be skewed views, it is at least a semi-decent description of what is going on down in the Mad City.

2nd link is a live stream. Looks like it's going to be an all nighter.

FreeBorn · « **Reply #32 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:37:15 PM »

What a disgraceful bunch of hooligan children.

Ballygrl · « **Reply #33 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:51:46 PM »

These protesters keep forgetting that the entire State of Wisconsin isn't just Madison, they're forgetting that people outside the Capitol are having a difficult time right now financially and they want spending reined in.

Attero Dominatus · « **Reply #34 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:06:01 PM »

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Note to unions: You can't fight for no. 1 if you need to take a no. 2. 6 minutes ago via web

longview · « **Reply #35 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:07:21 PM »

Quote from: Ballygrl on March 09, 2011, 10:51:46 PM

These protesters keep forgetting that the entire State of Wisconsin isn't just Madison, they're forgetting that people outside the Capitol are having a difficult time right now financially and they want spending reined in.

And with the details of the benefits the unionized workers have been abusing coming out and more people in Wisconsin learning about them, the tolerance for the nonsense and damage at the capitol will be even less well tolerated.

Airwolf · « **Reply #36 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:21:22 PM »

The Governor can declare a state of emergency and call the Guard out. You don't need no stinking Union cops to go bust some heads.

thelaughingman · « **Reply #37 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:31:11 PM »

Quote from: Airwolf on March 09, 2011, 11:21:22 PM

The Governor can declare a state of emergency and call the Guard out. You don't need no stinking Union cops to go bust some heads.

Nice! And the Guard actually would follow his orders and the law, unlike that jackhole sheriff.

Revolution · « **Reply #38 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:49:22 PM »

Mahoney. Remember thy name. His reign will end eventually...

thelaughingman · « **Reply #39 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:54:47 PM »

Quote from: Revolution on March 09, 2011, 11:49:22 PM

Mahoney. Remember thy name. His reign will end eventually...

Why should I bother to remember the name of some jerk-off who's going to be out of a job soon?

thelaughingman · « **Reply #40 on:** March 09, 2011, 11:55:29 PM »

Hey, wait a minute! Wasn't Walker supposed to be kicked out of office by now because of that phone recording?

Revolution · « **Reply #41 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:00:42 AM »

Quote from: thelaughingman on March 09, 2011, 11:54:47 PM

Why should I bother to remember the name of some jerk-off who's going to be out of a job soon?

In case the bastard tries to run for ANYTHING else politically!

Chris_ · « **Reply #42 on:** March 10, 2011, 02:40:08 AM »

Quote from: Boudicca on March 09, 2011, 09:13:57 PM

Can Armageddon and starving union children be far behind?

Armageddon!!!

Mr Mannn · « **Reply #43 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:55:58 AM »

Quote from: Big Don on March 09, 2011, 07:38:12 PM

Oh, it sucks when those EVIL Republicans win shit by playing by the rules, doesn't it, bitches?

Hi5.

Revolution · « **Reply #44 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:59:14 AM »

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Department of Administration spokesman Tim Donovan said although protesters were being encouraged to leave, no one would be forcibly removed. Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said he had instructed Madison Police Chief Noble Wray not to allow his officers to participate in removing demonstrators from the building.

This dick ordered his police to STAND DOWN! Ordered them not to remove an unruly mob occupying "their house" after hours. What a great, upstanding Mayor we have, huh? Am I the only one pissed about this. Madison is like Gotham City. Corrupt to the bone.

Walker is our Harvey Dent. (Minus two-face.) Where in the hell is our Batman!?

Wineslob · « **Reply #45 on:** March 10, 2011, 09:59:26 AM »

Quote from: chris_ on March 09, 2011, 10:10:39 PM

Eyewitness reports are saying that the protestors have locked and barred the doors at the Capitol building from the inside.

Gateway Pundit

Now, lock the doors from the outside and turn off the water.........

thundley4 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:09:18 AM »

A scheduled legislative session is being postponed because of protesting thugs blocking the hallways and some of the legislators are barricaded in their offices, according to Fox News.

Boudicca · « **Reply #47 on:** March 10, 2011, 10:10:22 AM »

Quote from: Big Don on March 10, 2011, 02:40:08 AM

Armageddon!!!

Did the gerbil survive? That's the only decent creature in the entire story.

AllosaursRus · « **Reply #48 on:** March 10, 2011, 11:28:46 AM »

Where are the law abiding non-union citizens of Madison? Time to take back your House!

Revolution · « **Reply #49 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:51:10 PM »

There was one being ganged up on at the stream I linked in the SB, but the camera panned away.

News:

Author Topic: Wisconsin Senate GOP Votes to Strip State Workers of Collective Bargaining (Read 12666 times)