Year: 2011

I've noticed this story, but like the unreasonably cheap $1.00 chicken sandwich, I haven't given it much thought. It appears that 100 unionized Perdue Farms chicken catchers will lose their jobs in March when their positions are eliminated. The good news: they can re-apply for their jobs, but must be willing to work longer hours for less money and fewer benefits.

Totally bought and paid for....shocking right?

I know this much: The Democratic base is awesome. This story about people from around the country rallying to support the public workers in Wisconsin makes my New-Deal-loving-Woody-Guthrie-singing, heart leap up in my chest. And when...

Pam Scott didn't actually say that in her "See ya later bitches*" statement, but she might as well have. As for...

Is it inevitable that greedy teachers, selfish game wardens and effete bus drivers will crush our state budget with their unreasonable demands to be paid a living wage? Perhaps not. An alternative would be to raise the state income tax on the wealthiest Delawareans by 2%. In a failed attempt to not sound like a strident hippy, I meekly hinted at this as a possible option during our recent meeting with Governor Markell.

I'm quite optimistic about this Wisconsin thing catching on. New Jersey and Ohio seem to be likely candidates.