I think it's a fair point to say it didn't tell the whole story but this came directly from the News Journal. I didn't embelish it, and it wasn't a lie.
It was a lie by (go figure) Costello, who (duh) happens to be a Republican State Senator (or whatever). Not you. Although I do implicitly blame the N-J, in their newly christened Teabagger-Libertarian philosophy of perpetuating that lie. This was, as opposed to the last piece you published from the N-J a
news story, not an opinion piece.
As a purveyor of news stories, the N-J was remiss in not checking what was quoted as fact (but was, in fact, a lie) by Costello (will he be burning in Reorganized Mormon hell for this lie? Ask him at the next 9/12 meeting.)
But...like Fox News...that's the way they roll now.
Citizens United again? I guess like the 2nd amendment, you must think that the 1st only applies to governments too. At least you're consistent...
Incorrect. I'm consistent in believing that the 1st Amendment only applies to people, not corporations. I have no idea what you mean about the 2nd Amendment, but that's another discussion.
I think the problem here is that you don't see anything wrong with the first statement. To you, promising bread and circuses is how the art of politics is supposed to work. I don't think I can cross that bridge to explain to you why I disagree with that. I think we'll just have to agree to disagree.
Funny how you should mention "bridge". Was that a Palin-inspired Freudian Slip? Let's put it this way: If a Libertarian candidate tells you "Vote for me and I'll shut down the government.", you'd vote for him.
I don't understand why a group of people so literal in their philosophy are so obtuse in their philosophy! Do you really think politicians shouldn't promise anything to get elected?
I don't think the fact that there was a new contract is a prima facie proof that there were "years of inequity".
Of course you don't.
Now maybe you could explain to me, what exactly were you looking for when you were googling to reply to me on this issue? I mean, the fact that you tracked down a union rep shows you put some effort into it, but for what? What exactly were you looking for and what did you ask him? I
The answer to that question is in here too.
I'm still waiting on a response to this:
I think lilMike's missing another point here.
The contract granting the raise was negotiated in 2004. Times were different then. The economy was booming. First responders, such as firefighters and policemen, were rightfully riding the wave of
respectability following 9/11, cities and municipalities across America appreciated and honored their service to our country and cities by recognizing the tremendous effort of their duty in protecting us. Funds, allocated by George Bush, were flooding into local economies to strengthen, improve, and enhance the salaries of first responders.
My. How times change...
Today, the very people who honored our first responders are vilifying them.
Shame!
