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So, I want to take a few minutes to bitch about my union,...

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:47:53 -0500

So, I want to take a few minutes to bitch about my union, specifically this bullshit email I got today.

First, they start off in congratulating themselves on endorsing Obama again. Well I guess they congratulated all 2.1 million of us SEIU members, that being said, none of the rank and file members were asked so thanks for making that decision for us! Now while I believe if they had asked the rank and file members to you know actually vote on this it would have come out the same way it’s still totally ridiculous to claim that “President Obama is the only candidate for president who shares our vision of America as a land of opportunity for everyone. We need a leader willing to fight for the needs of the 99 percent, and stand with hard working families to say that the world’s wealthiest corporations must pay their fair share.” Obama doesn’t stand for those things, in fact, he doesn’t even pretend to stand for those things. He’s been saying since the first time he ran for president that average Americans were going to have to “tighten their belts” to get through this recession. He doesn’t talk about taxing the rich, he gave us a watered down corporate sponsored healthcare bill, he flat out lied to us about ending wars and closing Guantanamo Bay. Obama does not represent our interests and it’s about time we stop lying to ourselves and start realizing that the Democratic Party is just as much in the hands of the corporate elite as the Republicans. Just one of them lies about it more.

Second, they go on to talk about, “Thursday, thousands of Americans stood together on our failing bridges and roads.” This event, by most accounts, was a great success and it was union sponsored; all great things. But here is the thing… they didn’t mobilize their membership. Some SEIU locals in town were there but there was not a single word said about it to our local. Most of us work at the University of Washington… they marched and subsequently closed the University Bridge… this seems like a no brainer. If you aren’t going to mobilize your membership you don’t get to congratulate yourselves on a successful action.

Third, fuck telling people they don’t need to come to the rally. Fucking encourage people to come out to the rally on Saturday. It IS important. Put a stupid sign in your window if you want but come out to the rally, march to the Federal Building with us. Tell Patty Murray that the cuts her and her buddies on the super committee are trying to make to the federal budget are totally unacceptable. Refuse to make any cuts. Insist that we tax the rich, insist that we close tax loopholes for giant corporations, insist on huge cuts to military spending and end the wars in Iraq and Afganistan! Let’s not let her hide behind the cover that automatic cuts are imminent and going to be worse. Those cuts were imposed by congress and can be stopped by congress.

I support unions and I’m happy to be in one but they need to get their shit together.

The Sartorialist: On the Street....Easter in Harlem, New York

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:58:29 -0400

The Sartorialist: On the Street....Easter in Harlem, New York:

This is the coolest kid ever

Right-wing poll leaves lesbians and gays with few choices | People, Celebrities, Actresses & Profiles Of Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Women In Movies, TV Shows & Music | AfterEllen.com

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:56:31 -0400

Right-wing poll leaves lesbians and gays with few choices | People, Celebrities, Actresses & Profiles Of Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Women In Movies, TV Shows & Music | AfterEllen.com:

Seriously, this is the funniest shit I’ve seen in a while

Oh Good For Them: ‘Obama and Boehner Relationship Brightens’

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:13:28 -0400

Oh Good For Them: ‘Obama and Boehner Relationship Brightens’

http://xkcd.com/radiation/

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:23:07 -0400

http://xkcd.com/radiation/

Clinton says no to second term – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:12:32 -0400

Clinton says no to second term – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs:

*tear*

"Which got me thinking… how would America respond to a near-nationwide crisis of similar scale?..."

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:40:28 -0400

“Which got me thinking… how would America respond to a near-nationwide crisis of similar scale? Judging from 9/11 and Katrina, I’m guessing with tax cuts for the rich, the elimination of labor rules and rights, and the suspension of civil liberties. But perhaps some of you are more optimistic.”

- How Would America Respond to a Japan-Scale Disaster? | Slog

Let's Bury the Not-a-Word Myth - Culture - GOOD

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:19:37 -0500

Let's Bury the Not-a-Word Myth - Culture - GOOD

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/01/06/im-taking-my-ferry-system-and-going-home

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:07:48 -0500

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/01/06/im-taking-my-ferry-system-and-going-home

Obama Picks William Daley As Chief Of Staff : NPR

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:54:28 -0500

Obama Picks William Daley As Chief Of Staff : NPR:

Well done… a chief of staff that things the Obama administration has gone too far to the left… *bangs head on table*

Scalia: Women, Gays Aren't Citizens Who Deserve Equal Protection | Slog | The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:22:14 -0500

Scalia: Women, Gays Aren't Citizens Who Deserve Equal Protection | Slog | The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper:

I have lieberman levels of hatred for this guy. Strict constructionists are nut jobs… ,

Today The Stranger Suggests

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:52:54 -0500

Today The Stranger Suggests:

Son of a bitch! I’ve been trying to see this movie for a year… it’s been so long I don’t even remember why… now it played ONE day apparently in Seattle and I missed it. STAB STAB STAB