[MHGinTN]

I'm convinced this mess is orchestrated by the despotic democrat party, as their methodology to get the war off the front page. The democrat party doesn't care how much harm they cause, just how much it empowers them in their agenda.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Your post #6 crossed my mind too! I have a hard time feeling pity for people who strike who make the kind of money, or that baseball players make, etc. If they feel they need more pay, fine, but make your waves in a less destructive manner, and perhaps they should time it a tad better too!

We happen to be at war in this country. We need a healthy economy to support our troops. I don't think their timing generates a lot of sympathy to be quite honest.

[ravingnutter]

I'm convinced this mess is orchestrated by the despotic democrat party

FYI...you'd be surprised what a quick cross-search under "Spinosa, Daschle" turns up...from August 16, 2002...

“Contract, Yes! Government intervention, No!” was the message of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), the AFL-CIO, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and many mayors at rallies up and down the West Coast, Aug. 12. Thousands took to the streets in protest of a threat by the Bush administration to take over ports militarily in the event that the union decides to strike.

“I’m here because I think you are right on track. The stakes could not be higher,” Daschle said to the Portland, Ore., rally. “I say this administration is wrong, wrong, wrong, and you’ve got every right to fight, fight, fight!” “We will be with you until the last day to see that you get what you deserve,” Daschle said as he pledged that Democrats nationwide would defend the union’s right to strike.

Backing that message were other prominent Congressional Democrats including Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. David Wu (D-Ore.), who joined Daschle in Portland; Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Reps. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and Grace Napolitano (D-Calif.) and House Democratic Whip Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) sent strongly worded messages to the rallies.

Source

The usual suspects...

[Thorondir]

I'm convinced this mess is orchestrated by the despotic democrat party, as their methodology to get the war off the front page. The democrat party doesn't care how much harm they cause, just how much it empowers them in their agenda.

My thoughts exactly!