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Democrats threaten violence on Michigan House floor

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Dem Rep. Doug Geiss threatens from house floor "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" - YouTube

Democrats threaten violence on Michigan House floor | WashingtonExaminer.com

There will be blood,” State Representative Douglas Geiss threatened from the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives today as the body debated legislation that would make Michigan the nation’s 24th right to work state.

“I really wish we had not gone here,” Geiss continued. “It is the leadership in this house that has led us here. The same leadership that tried to throw a bomb right on election day, leading to a member switching parties, and came in at the 11th hour with a gotcha bill. For that, I do not see solace, I do not see peace.”

Bring it on Union Thugs
 
Just like in Ukraine:
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I find that disgusting. We live in a democratic nation. If "the majority" wants the state to be Right to Work, then that's what ought to happen. .

And the majority in the US Senate passed the affordable health care act back in December of 1999.

Nothing wrong with that.
 
And the majority in the US Senate passed the affordable health care act back in December of 1999.

Nothing wrong with that.

Are you assuming I don't agree? You'd be assuming wrong.
 
Title says Democrats.


Article says Democrat.
 
God forbid someone be allowed to work without being forced to pay a union they don't want to join.

Freedom in the eyes of the Democrat party.
 
You suppose this bunch will run away like the Wisconsin crew?
 
I find that disgusting. We live in a democratic nation. If "the majority" wants the state to be Right to Work, then that's what ought to happen. That asshole should be ashamed of himself.
This is a bill being pushed through by lame duck GOP representatives in a lame duck session, this would not pass with the new MI House (the GOP lost 4 seats in Nov), multiple GOP reps have spoken out against this tactic and support the Dem objections.
 
God forbid someone be allowed to work without being forced to pay a union they don't want to join.

Freedom in the eyes of the Democrat party.
Anyone who benefits from Union efforts in increasing pay without paying for the effort....is a freeloader.

No one is forced to join, that has been illegal for decades. You have a choice, if you don't want increased pay, then accept the lower wage without the benefit. If you want the higher pay, then support those who got it for you.
 
And the majority in the US Senate passed the affordable health care act back in December of 1999.

Nothing wrong with that.

Have you seen, or heard of, violent protests to the PPACA? Disagreement with laws is far different than violent resistance to them, or their supporters.
 
This is a bill being pushed through by lame duck GOP representatives in a lame duck session, this would not pass with the new MI House (the GOP lost 4 seats in Nov), multiple GOP reps have spoken out against this tactic and support the Dem objections.

IF you truly believe that is the case, the answer is simple, stfu and wait a month and then roll back any changes. Should take all of twenty minutes. But I suspect there's more support for the Right To Work than you care to believe.
 
Perfect. The failure of civilization always requires larger government intervention and control.
 
This is a bill being pushed through by lame duck GOP representatives in a lame duck session, this would not pass with the new MI House (the GOP lost 4 seats in Nov), multiple GOP reps have spoken out against this tactic and support the Dem objections.

What you say is true but the GOP will STILL retain the majority in the House. No Senate seats were in the election. I researched these house seats some and found 2-3 of them were folks who were against the RTW bill so there is no net change in the house's RTW position...but credible information is scarce...so far
 
Those who would end unions and those who would force union membership on all are much alike. They both want to make decisions for someone else.

It is the workers who have a right to hire a union to represent them, or not. It should be their choice, and theirs alone. To force others to make that choice is wrong, regardless of which choice is forced.
 
IF you truly believe that is the case, the answer is simple, stfu and wait a month and then roll back any changes. Should take all of twenty minutes. But I suspect there's more support for the Right To Work than you care to believe.
Don't tell me to stfu, and the overturning of a bill requires a greater vote than this dirty 11th hour tactic by a bunch of lame duck reps who allowed no debate on the bill.
 
Don't tell me to stfu, and the overturning of a bill requires a greater vote than this dirty 11th hour tactic by a bunch of lame duck reps who allowed no debate on the bill.

No, it doesn't and I wasn't telling you to stfu - try reading for comprehension.
 
No, it doesn't and I wasn't telling you to stfu - try reading for comprehension.
If you quote me, and refer to me....then you are talking to me.

clownboy said:
IF you truly believe that is the case, the answer is simple, stfu

Overturning a law is always more difficult, especially if it requires combating a Gov veto. Note, the Gov last year stated he would not sign off on a "RTW" law.
 
If you quote me, and refer to me....then you are talking to me.

I didn't refer to you specifically, and again, you misunderstood. Unless you are a member of the Michigan legislature, then I was indeed talking about you.

Overturning a law is always more difficult, especially if it requires combating a Gov veto. Note, the Gov last year stated he would not sign off on a "RTW" law.

No, it's not. A repeal bill requires the same vote the original bill requires and your point was the legislayive mix had changed for the new cycle. IF that is true as you assert, then it should be no problem to have the repeal bill crafted and waiting for the new majority to take office in a month.
 
Perhaps not to join, but they are forced to pay union dues. Same thing.
Only when they benefit from those Union efforts to increase pay. If they take the benefit without supporting those responsible, then they are freeloaders.
 
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