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Wisconsin Dems given sanctuary
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Religious leaders offer sanctuary to
Wis. Dems boycotting union bill vote
MADISON, Wis. - Religious leaders in Illinois
and Wisconsin are offering sanctuary to
Wisconsin Democrats as they boycott a vote
on a Republican bill that would strictly curtail
public workers of nearly all their collective
bargaining rights.
A group of Catholic, Jewish and Protestant
leaders say they're on board with the
minority Democrats in the state Senate. The
entire caucus fled the state Capitol on
Wednesday to avoid voting on the bill.
The bill's opponents have staged a massive
protest at the Capitol that has stretched into
its fourth day. Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome
Listecki weighed in on the bill on Wednesday,
saying lawmakers and unions should work
together.
http://www.startribune.com/local/116492133.html
Wis. Dems boycotting union bill vote
MADISON, Wis. - Religious leaders in Illinois
and Wisconsin are offering sanctuary to
Wisconsin Democrats as they boycott a vote
on a Republican bill that would strictly curtail
public workers of nearly all their collective
bargaining rights.
A group of Catholic, Jewish and Protestant
leaders say they're on board with the
minority Democrats in the state Senate. The
entire caucus fled the state Capitol on
Wednesday to avoid voting on the bill.
The bill's opponents have staged a massive
protest at the Capitol that has stretched into
its fourth day. Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome
Listecki weighed in on the bill on Wednesday,
saying lawmakers and unions should work
together.
http://www.startribune.com/local/116492133.html
Comments
Problem solved.
Can't these douches just, you know, seek sanctuary IN THEIR OWN HOMES?
Disgusting.
Give them sanctuary? From what? The roving death squads plaguing Wisconsin?
Can't these douches just, you know, seek sanctuary IN THEIR OWN HOMES?
Disgusting.
They are preventing the system we have ALL agreed to live under, by not leaving, from working. The people of that state elected new leadership to go in and cut the spending that former elected leaders failed to do. The new minority left the state in order to prevent the vote, thus preventing the will of the governed from being advanced, the same as when they were the majority.
Capt Fun has it right, and they should be arrested and charged upon their return.
Hmmmmm sounds like they have taken sides in the debate which should impact their tax exempt status
Excellent point.....[:D]
The illegal mamacita a few years ago that was fighting to stay in the country also found refuge in a church in Chicago.
Apparently organized religion in America has become a tool of liberalism. With their political activism their tax exempt status should be revoked.
Too old to live...too young to die...
I don't necessarily agree with their position, but the system has checks and balances to keep the "tyranny of the majority" in check.
Republicans and Democrats have both pulled this exact same trick plenty of times in various states.
Thats the stock answer libs give when they are wrong.
quote:Originally posted by ChrisInTempe
Republicans and Democrats have both pulled this exact same trick plenty of times in various states.
Thats the stock answer libs give when they are wrong.
And your reply is the stock answer people give when they want something to be a partisan insult.
Bad behavior stains both sides.
Come on Wis don't be wus.
I mean, if ordinary citizens can choose to opt out of voting in elections, and everyone else's vote is what decides the outcome, why can't it work the same way in the government?
Republicans and Democrats have both pulled this exact same trick crime plenty of times in various states.
I could careless about their affiliation, what they are doing is a crime, and they should be arrested, extradicted and put in jail
elections have consequences, you don't commit malfeasance, intentionally not fulfill your duty because you can't win the vote.
I imagine this is an impeachable offense under Wisconsin's Constitution, they should face Impeachment as well as criminal charges
I keep hoping.
Tom
Time to pass conceal carry in WI!
I keep hoping.
Tom
can't pass anything...there isn't a quorum, so no votes in the Wis. Senate
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Posted - 02/21/2011 : 10:18:09 AM Show Profile Email Poster Reply with Quote
There aren't recall petitions going around?
Come on Wis don't be wus.
When a tree falls in the forest, how long does it take a Democrat to blame the Republicans?
Before any one call be recalled they have to be in office for one year and one day. Most of these people were just recently elected.
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Posted - 02/21/2011 : 09:39:28 AM Show Profile Email Poster Reply with Quote
Time to pass conceal carry in WI!
"In the beginning of change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for it then costs nothing to be a patriot." --Mark Twain
That's why me a union worker voted for Walker to begin with.
Personally, it's a cowardly methodology. I'd prefer to face and debate the issue.
COB
quote:Originally posted by shilowar
I imagine this is an impeachable offense under Wisconsin's Constitution, they should face Impeachment as well as criminal charges
quote:Originally posted by nemesisenforcer
Give them sanctuary? From what? The roving death squads plaguing Wisconsin?
Can't these douches just, you know, seek sanctuary IN THEIR OWN HOMES?
Disgusting.
They are preventing the system we have ALL agreed to live under, by not leaving, from working. The people of that state elected new leadership to go in and cut the spending that former elected leaders failed to do. The new minority left the state in order to prevent the vote, thus preventing the will of the governed from being advanced, the same as when they were the majority.
Capt Fun has it right, and they should be arrested and charged upon their return.
my point is this: why do they need sanctuary from 3rd parties? Sanctuary is what one seeks when one is in danger (actual physical danger or under actual physical threat.)
Whether or not them boycotting the legislature is legal or ethical, they shouldn't have to seek "sanctuary" from anyone; they can just go home, to their mother's house, or on a road trip, without fear of actual danger, as opposed to moral or rhetorical recrimination.
Whether or not them boycotting the legislature is legal or ethical, they shouldn't have to seek "sanctuary" from anyone; they can just go home, to their mother's house, or on a road trip, without fear of actual danger, as opposed to moral or rhetorical recrimination.
COB answered your question.
If they can be found, they have to vote.
quote:Originally posted by Manyguns
Time to pass conceal carry in WI!
I keep hoping.
Tom
can't pass anything...there isn't a quorum, so no votes in the Wis. Senate
No !
They are meeting tomorrow !
The only thing they cannot vote on are matters concerning money .
Anything that takes a simple majority is fair game .[;)]
There has to be something in the law for reps that "don't show up for work" Fire them ALL. Governor gets to appoint new reps.
Problem solved.
+1[}:)][}:)]
As for all the public employees who want to strike the governor should publicly tell them that they need to be at work bright and early the next morning anyone who don't report in will need to get an excuse from a doctor retained by the state. All who are not present or excused are fired.
As for the teachers who took the children to the protests they should be arrested for kidnapping. The doctors who were writing sick slips for protesters should have their medical license permanently revoked.
I've heard that recall proceedings have been started against 3 of them already with more on the way. Good throw them out.
As for all the public employees who want to strike the governor should publicly tell them that they need to be at work bright and early the next morning anyone who don't report in will need to get an excuse from a doctor retained by the state. All who are not present or excused are fired.
As for the teachers who took the children to the protests they should be arrested for kidnapping. The doctors who were writing sick slips for protesters should have their medical license permanently revoked.
+1 on all.Reagan did it. The unions hated him. He done good.[^]
There has to be something in the law for reps that "don't show up for work" Fire them ALL. Governor gets to appoint new reps.
Problem solved.
One would think...
Isn't there some way to impeach them for neglecting their duty?
quote:Originally posted by CaptFun
There has to be something in the law for reps that "don't show up for work" Fire them ALL. Governor gets to appoint new reps.
Problem solved.
One would think...
Isn't there some way to impeach them for neglecting their duty?
Citizens need to find them !
A good application of a bull whip is in order .[}:)][}:)]
The US congress does it all of the time. That scum bag WV congressman Manchin who replaced Byrd missed two key Obombag care votes during his first two weeks in office. "I was on vacation." so he says. Fact is he is a democrat and was not about to vote against anything dealing with obamacare like he said he would.
and Hell No I did not vote for Joe Manchin.
Cant the Governor or speaker just call for a vote and go ahead with whom ever shows up to vote.
The US congress does it all of the time. That scum bag WV congressman Manchin who replaced Byrd missed two key Obombag care votes during his first two weeks in office. "I was on vacation." so he says. Fact is he is a democrat and was not about to vote against anything dealing with obamacare like he said he would.
and Hell No I did not vote for Joe Manchin.
Parliamentary procedure on this is a quorum is necessary for the vote on the collective bargaining being eliminated for their govt employees, as I understand it. Without the dems, they have no quorum, just a simple majority. They pulling their final ace, in an effort to keep their union buddies happy , you know, "payback" and "vote buying".
Just get one of the legislators still in Madison to switch parties, satisfy quorum requirements and have the vote.
Quorum is about numbers !---not party !