We need to recognize the benefits we have because of unions and the labor movement. Then we need to work to resurrect this endangered species of democratic checks and balances. Because of Unions and the Labor Movement I was able to take a day off from work to enjoy a special event with my little... Continue Reading →
Why Conservatives Hate the Working Man
Despite conservative rhetoric of "freedom" and "fiscal responsibility" the truth is that the right has always been a staunch defender of elite interests at the expense of the common man Before you start reading this post, please, I implore you, don't take my word for anything that I'm about to say. This Journal is not... Continue Reading →
Tell RUSH the Truth!
elrushbo@eibnet.com Rush Limbaugh has called all of us who work for a living, who believe we have a right to negotiate our pay and benefits "Free Loaders" and "UnAmerican." He has millions of viewers and listeners and makes millions a year. Good for him. But when you need an education for your children, is it... Continue Reading →
If Its not Class Warfare, What Is It?
When the wealthy act collectively to defend their interests it's called a CORPORATION And conservatives will fight tooth and nail to preserve the RIGHTS of the CORPORATION. But when working people act collectively to defend their interests it's called a UNION! And conservatives will fight tooth and nail to destroy it! If you are a... Continue Reading →
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640 Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This was a great political analysis by Rachel Maddow. This is one of the areas where liberals in general and democrats in particular, need a lesson in politics. Liberals want to have a war of ideas, which they invariably lose because our... Continue Reading →
Egypt Teaches Us a Lesson in Democracy
And School's Not Out Yet! Egypt is one of the world's oldest cultures. The lessons that we can learn from this ancient and expansive culture are too numerous to recount here. However, we can add a few more lessons that one does not typically associate with Egypt, at least not among the globally self-sequestered Americans.... Continue Reading →
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