[quote=briansd1][quote=CA renter] The people who were behind the decimation of private sector unions are the very same folks who are leading the attacks against the public sector unions, and they are NOT “taxpayer advocates.” They are anti-labor capitalists, and Mitt Romney (some of us would argue Obama, as well) is going to help them accelerate the widening of the wealth/income gap, and weaken the voice of labor.[/quote]
CA renter, you should be blaming Reagan Democrats. Many of them were union members who voted for Reagan. I think the voters have has much responsibility as the leaders.
So considering how you feel, who are you going to vote for? Obama or Romney?
I just heard of an acquaintance who has been umemployed and living off of savings. He does not have health insurance but has cancer. He owns a house and has assets so he doesn’t qualify for any assistance. I heard that he’s looking to get treatment in Mexico or something… He’s a vociferous Republican. He made his bed, so he can lie in it now.[/quote]
Brian, I’ll be voting for Obama because we have no other choice. I would much prefer to have someone like Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders in the White House, but in practice, they will probably have more power and influence in the Senate.
And yes, we know far, far too many of “that type” of Republican that you mentioned here. It’s insane, but there is no denying they exist — and in surprisingly large numbers. Very average workers who live paycheck to paycheck and retirees living on SS voting for Republicans…there’s some crazy stuff going on out there for sure.
