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March 3, 2011

For unions, there is no “bargaining” in “collective bargaining”

Wisconsin Policy Research Institute senior fellow Christian Schneider has a fascinating write-up on the behind the scenes union machinations that were taking place prior not only to the (perceived belief that) Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget bill would become law – but even before he was sworn in. It’s an in-depth look at union “bargaining” that big labor doesn’t want the public to see: union “leaders” pretty much writing their own tickets without going through that little process called “bargaining”:.....   [Read More]

Despicable “post-racial President”: Race is a primary motivator behind Tea Party

Oh, he’s done what any slick politician would do in public when it comes to answering controversial questions – he’s left it to his underlings and minions to insinuate or outright suggest that racism is a major factor in opposition to his policies.Β  But behind the scenes to faithful devotees, our “post racial” (not) President clearly doesn’t mind giving a wink and nod to the suggestion that his political opposition is motivated mostly by racism.Β  From author Kenneth T. Walsh’s Family of Freedom: Presidents and African Americans in the White House book (published February 1, 2011),as excerpted by US News (bolded emphasis added by me):.....   [Read More]