Let's start with what they don't want. Republicans don't want safety, health, environmental protections, pensions, education and infrastructure. That's all gooey liberal gibberish.
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.
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...
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker inherited a $120M surplus which he turned into a $140M deficit within 2 months. Now he's tryin to balance the budget by taking money away from state workers and taking their collective bargaining rights while he's at it.