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Chris Christie – ‘Let Me Outta The Cage And Let Me Go’
- Posted on March 5, 2011 at 12:35am by
Mike Opelka
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NJ’s Bigger-Than-Life-Governor has announced that he cannot wait to sit at the table with union reps and represent the voters in collective bargaining..
“I love collective bargaining. Let me at them. Get me outta the cage and let me go! Alright, we’re ready to go. We’re ready to collectively bargain. Let’s have it be real collective bargaining, where someone is in there representing the people who pay the bills.”
Those are Christie’s words from a town hall meeting in Hillsborough, NJ last Wednesday.
More Gov. Christie coverage online at NJ.com.
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Comments (59)
KL
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:51pmIf Christie ever runs for President, he would definitely win. Most Americans like a tough no none sense man! THAT is what this country needs!! A lot of you need to let the idea of Palin as a candidate go (or running mate),, THAT ship has sailed and it sank. ALL her doing. (what a shame). Christie is not stupid enough to pick her, come on people!! Geez (Rubio or West come to mind,,,THEY are electable)
Report Post »Boojer56
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:32pmGovernor Christie will give the unions a run for their money at the table and the unions will come out empty handed.
Report Post »Boojer56
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:28pmMaybe it takes a mafia type to deal with the unions who use mob tactics.
Report Post »waggie
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:24pmI don’t care what WalkWithMe says, I LOVE this guy!
Report Post »curtmavi38
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 3:19pmMaybe he can’t wait to debate collective bargaining,and maybe he gets the upper hand, but what about the future governor, maybe he won’t be as strong as Christie, and maybe he will be a democrat and is for all the outrageous terms that unions want, what say you Christie. I say hit while the iron is hot and curtail this
Report Post »idiot thing called collective bargaining. No public unions, they don’t need it.meh
hflndrs
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 2:46pmGov. Chistie is going about this the right way. Good negotiations are key, Morality clauses and expectations written into the public service contracts will go a long way. Just think teachers getting the sick notes to be at a rally on film, instant dismissle. I don’t think Gov. Walker and the Wisconson Republicans are correct in wanting to put restrants on collective bargaining. If they lose power the Democrates will just put things back and hand out more taxpayer money.
Report Post »restorehope
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 5:45pmWalker in WI is doing the right thing for the right reasons. The debt is unsustainable in WI and unless the union bargaining powers are reined in somewhat (not eliminated!), the state will collapse financially.
And of course the Dems might eventually get back in control of the state and turn things around again. That is the beauty of our two-party system. As a result of our elections, the balance of power swings back and forth between the conservative and liberal parties. The liberals in WI had brought the state to the edge of a precipice financially, and last November the electorate decided that a swing to conservatism was the way to save the state. Walker is doing precisely what he was elected to do.
My point is what Christie and Walker in WI are doing are watershed moments. Never again will the unions seem invincible because they have been outmanuevered and defeated on some very important issues. That makes them vulnerable in the future whenever they try to overstep their boundaries when it comes to government unions.
Report Post »inferno
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 2:46pmThe union’s definition of collective barganing;Warning those politicians they supportif they don’t support said unions, the unions will buy other politicians who will ! Let the taxpayers be damned !
Report Post »Oh, and don’t forget, like the Mafia the unions also buy judges !
NHwinter
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 2:36pmI applaud CC’s stand against the Unions, but I don’t like that he is for Cap and Trade, appointed a Sharia Law Muslim as a judge on his court. Allen West has my vote.
Report Post »Noonien_Soong
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:10pmThat Shari’a law judge had better be on good behavior or he would be made an example of noncompliance with the laws of the land no matter if the defendants or plaintiffs are Muslim.
Report Post »Mateytwo Barreett
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:44pmI faintly hear something in the background. . Yeh, thats it its a funeral dirge!!! PULEEEZE let it be for the union hoggies! Hey, I already hear the sqealing!!
Report Post »ollie42
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:26pm@walkwithme1966
Report Post »Apparently you don’t appreciate a politician telling you the truth. Whether you choose to listen or not we are broke, we can’t afford to pay for all your goodies anymore. get off the wagon and help the rest of us pull. Sorry if that offends you, but the first Ammendment gives me that right.
teachermitch32
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:21pm“I know who I am, and I know who I represent”. that the quote that sums it all up. It should be the montra of every Constitution supporting politician we put in office. Sadly, it is not, and will continue to be a stumbling block for us in the furture. Unless, unless, the voters get smart, learn what is in the Constitution and the Federalist Papers, and vote in accordance with them. More power to CC. He is doing what he feels is right, and is in support of his tax paying public at large. I want more straight talkers in offices locally, state wide and federally. Yes, I disagree with him on some issues dear to me in the Constitution, but I’m sure if he represented federally, for example, those in favor of maintaining and restoring 2nd ammendment rights, he wuld do the right thing. Afterall, he said he would and knows who he represents. I would like to believe he would do the right thing.
Report Post »theshortender
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:13pmWho is the Moron??
Report Post »bkeely
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:57pmI like this guy I just hope his position and the power does not destroy him.
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criticalpuppy
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:51pmI find it very refreshing to see a politician actually answer questions put to him, and answer them in plain English, without spin. He also speaks from his beliefs, which I tend to agree with so far. I want to hear more about his positions on various subjects.
This man is potentially a good leader whom others in positions of authority would listen to and respect—something that is sadly lacking in the current POTUS. We are no longer respected in the world.
Obama is not a leader, he flies by the seat of his pants. He fails miserably by refusing to deal with crucial issues, and instead spends his time promoting his progressive agenda, blowing smoke up people’s a$$ (especially those open for smoke), vacationing ad nauseum, and taking advantage of his position to mingle often with celebrities. I firmly believe that he does not respect the Office, nor its responsibilities. It’s time this party is over. We in this country are in desperate trouble and need a genuine leader of men. I think Chris Christie could be that man, as likely could Allen West. It is too bad that West is not our first black president. I guarantee the world would be a far different and better place now.
Both Christie and West feel that they need a bit more experience before running for president. Christie says he is not ready and I believe him—he will know when he is ready for the biggest challenge of his life. West has excellent experience in leadership, but needs more honing in the political arena. Both are potentially excellent leaders, dare I say, in the Reagan mold?
I just hope we are not beyond help before one of them is ready to assume leadership of this country. Peace be with both of them.
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:40pmA mafia figure? Except he is not corrupt like the mafia. He has only the best intentions for his state and if it takes a bit of grit on his part, I’m all for it. I love Chris Christie. He’s a REAL MAN. We need more real men in America who don’t sway with the wind and get bought off by money deals that corrupt so many by the smell of money. Stand tall Chris, we’re with YOU.
Report Post »whybother
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:34pmwalk…..you are such a typical lefty…i have read many of your posts and come to the same conclusion whenever i read a left “opinion” there is no logic or logical conclusions to your rambling. CC is liked for saying what he believes whether you like it or not.
Unlike the Liar-in-Chief who says whats expedient and even goes so far as to change his “accent” depending upon whom he is speaking. (BTW I looooovvveee his hood voice…what a phony POS!)
CC may not be the best candidate for the R in ‘12 but he at least stands firm in what is right most of the time and says what HE believes and is consistent.
Report Post »fathers_thought
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:14pmMaybe because he’s not acting like a politician but is trying to do a job.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:04pmI guess if you like the status quo then Christie is not for you. Christie is a problem solver, and since the Democrat crooks have ravaged New Jersey, there are a lot of problems to solve there, and he is doing a good job there. We do need a president who can do the same for the country, especially after the damage that Obama is doing.
Report Post »paulamadden
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:02pmWhy don’t you like him then?? Don’t the lefties idolize mafia dons and union leaders like Trumka?? Now THERE’S the Mafia Don!
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:57amHIS WORDS..”Let it be REAL collective bargaining, where someone is in there REPRESENTING the people who pay the bills.” THAT would be NICE!
Report Post »AZfreeman
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:10pm“….”Let it be REAL collective bargaining, where someone is in there REPRESENTING the people who pay the bills.” THAT would be NICE!”
The problem with that, as far as collective bargaining goes, is that in 99.9% of the rest of collective bargaining situations there is no one like Chris Christy to bargain for the tax payers. How do you think we got in this mess? Unions are evil and do not work except for the Union Organizers and for those members who want to screw the taxpayers or companies paying the bills. Unions and Liberals have ruined this country. …rf
Report Post »CanteenBoy
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:57amWhat part of “he’s not running in 2012″ don’t you people understand?
Report Post »Insipid
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 10:00amAgreed, he genuinely wants to attempt to get his state back on track first. He would lost alot of credibility in the fact that he has stated he is not going to run until his term as Governor is finished. He has some good traits but A. He needs to finish his term and B. We need to know more about this guy. Afterall, Obama rose up quickly due to his oratory skills, let’s be certain to make a good choice and not vote against Obama but vote for someone who truely represents traditional conservative principles both fiscally and socially.
Report Post »King_friedrich
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:22amHe is great fiscally but, He has some explaining to do on his boarder security stance , 2nd amendment, and some of his judge appointees. If he clears that up then I am all in.
Report Post »LadyLibertykicksASS
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:43amI agree….I want to know more before I jump on that ship. If he can answer the questions that I have in regard to 2nd Amendment, Immigration, I ‘m liking him!!!!
Report Post »CitizenVetUSA
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:34pmThen you might look at another man, Allen West; he is crystal clear in his thinking and doesn’t have issues with the 2nd amendment.
Report Post »hopnmad
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:53am@ Walkwithme1966
Christie is popular because Americans see the condition our country is heading in and he’s unapologetic in his approach to fixing it. Whether you agree with the man or not – at least he’s a politician whose trying to save a state rather than letting it crumble..We need more representatives in our government that are willing to do that, because we can’t keep spending money we do not have – somethings gotta give.
Report Post »tvr54
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 2:42pmGood post, couldn’t agree more.
Report Post »LIBS-ARE-DINGLEHEADS
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 8:11amIt’s really simple.
STOP
SPENDING
MONEY
YOU
DON’T
HAVE!
What part of “YOU DON’T HAVE MONEY” do these liberal clowns don’t understand?
Report Post »hopnmad
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:58am@ Libs Are Dingleheads
As long as places like China keep buying our debt, Liberals will think they have a free ride to spend, spend, spend! Eventually, that well is gonna run dry and we will all suffer for it..
Report Post »paulamadden
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:03pmLibs are like teenagers with a new checkbook….as long as they see checks, they think there’s money backing them up!
Report Post »bobad
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 5:24pmYou actually believe Christie’s not running? That makes about 100 of you in the entire USA!
I like Christie’s tough fiscal approach, but he has baggage and unanswered questions. There are lots of fiscally conservative Democrats out there, and that doesn’t make them good for the country.
Report Post »martinspotatorolls
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 7:46amPresident Christie. Sounds great doesnt it. This guy gets it and if he runs I will be all in as well. 100 %
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:38pmChristie / Palin, sounds good, but probably won’t happen unfortunately.
Report Post »SHASTADIANE1
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 2:38pmI think Gov. Christie has it down pat. I LOVE this guy. If we had more politicians like him, this country would not be in the situation it is in now. He isn’t my governor, but I’d take him anytime he wants to come to my part of the country, and our state has no public employee unions, or out of sight spending. I do not understand why these public employees can not GET the fact that benefits they are being paid has bankrupted their State. Something has to give in lots of these places where tax payers are over burdened and have no where near the jobs or pay or benefits that public employees have. I look at all the protesters with their signs saying “We are doing this for your children”. Yeah RIGHT…get in the classroom and TEACH. Not off protesting making a mess of your Capitol building and grounds. That of course is meant for the WS looney toons. I think from the looks and sounds of some of the ones that have been interviewed, I seriously believe that the Union goons hired some homeless people, bused them in, handed them a sign, and told them to make as much noise and mess as they could. They don’t know what they are there for, they are just there.
Report Post »Lunar
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 1:04amThink of a Bachmann ticket instead of Palin and it gets better. I love this guy, he is his own publicity crew. He just does what he says and does it with bravado.
Report Post »ozz
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 1:34amCHRISTE RINO!!!!!
Pro Gov health care
Pro cap and trade
Pro amnesty
Pro gay marriage
Pro abortion
Pro gun control / anti second amendment
Pro socialist
HAVE YOU SEEN HIS STATES TAXES!!!!!
NO MORE RINOS!! He will do more than half the same crap Obumer does and conservatives will get ALL the blame.
Report Post »Class2000Generation
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 9:28amChristie/Walker 2012 !!
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