Run! Now Indiana House Dems Flee State to Block Anti-Union Legislation
- Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:45pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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If you’re a politician and you want to block legislation that would crack down on union power in your state, apparently there’s a new way to do just that, and it’s gaining popularity. In a word: Run!
That’s what Democratic senators in Wisconsin did last week when they fled to Illinois, and now it’s what Democratic House members in Indiana did today. The Indianapolis Star reports:
House Democrats are leaving the state rather than vote on anti-union legislation, The Indianapolis Star has learned.
A source said Democrats are headed to Illinois, though it was possible some also might go to Kentucky. They need to go to a state with a Democratic governor to avoid being taken into police custody and returned to Indiana.
The House was came into session this morning, with only two of the 40 Democrats present. Those two were needed to make a motion, and a seconding motion, for any procedural steps Democrats would want to take to ensure Republicans don’t do anything official without quorum.
With only 58 legislators present, there was no quorum present to do business. The House needs 67 of its members to be present.
Rep. Terri Austin, D-Anderson, told House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, that Democrats “continue to be in caucus” to discuss potential amendments to several bills.
Bosma said he was “flummoxed,” adjoured until noon, and labor union members watching in the gallery and hallway outside cheered the work stoppage.
According to the Star, Democrats are upset about a bill that “would bar unions and companies from negotiating a contract that requires non-union members to kick-in fees for representation.”
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Comments (505)
Beware of Romans
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:58pmRasmussen recently showed 68% of voters are against union corruption, and want their greed to stop before we all go bankrupt.
Unions haven’t been fair for over 40 years and average person is finally starting to get it.
Thank God.
(We want workers rights protected, we just don’t like commies and socialists abusing the union system for political power. Are you hearing us comrade Obama!)
Report Post »Unbelievable
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:58pmWow!!! Unbelievable!!! Are these adults or children? I’m leaning towards them being children.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:19pmKids are smarter then these do-not-o-crats.
Report Post »Inuyasha
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:48pmActing like a kid who didn’t get his or her way. Maybe they just need a good spankin’ then time to sit and think on their actions. They should all go pick a switch off of a tree.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:25pmThe SEC alleged that Paulson & Co, a major hedge fund run by billionaire John Paulson, worked with Goldman in creating a collateralized debt obligation, and stood to benefit as its value fell, costing investors more than US$1-billion. That is roughly the amount that Paulson is estimated to have made by betting against the CDO.
Fabrice Tourre, a Goldman vice president who the SEC said was principally responsible for creating the product, was also charged with fraud. Paulson was not charged.
Report Post »michaeljay
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 10:54pmLets just call them spoiled brats.
Report Post »suedstate
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:58pmWhen applying for a Demorat political position, a must on your resume.
Report Post »Gutless coward!!!
What a bunch of losers.
The Swedette
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:57pmWhy have elections then?
These cowards need to be recalled. All of them.
Report Post »My Two Cents
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:52pmMe thinks we are headed for a RUN OFF election in 2012.
Report Post »SCgunner
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:56pmpay attention, the democratic voters will elect them again when the vote is due. They are all together responsible for the ruination of our nation. These people are not Americans, not of my American anyway. I will wait patiently for a call to arms but the response shall be quick.
Report Post »integrican
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:08pm+1 you are NOT alone, brave American!!!
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:26pmYO! you two. Can I join this party you throwing?
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:52pmNot everybody here bows to the false image of the Hollywood created “peaceful” Gandhi.
Never, ever strike the first blow in a fight, but always finish the fight, that’s the credo of real Americans. Words I grew up with and took to heart. These fist pumping thug protesters can do as they will, until the moment they start violence. If that happens, I’m with you men.
dcwu
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:56pmMaybe the teachers can be encouraged to leave too.
Report Post »Vouchers would be a nice touch.
vennoye
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:08pmIsn’t it strange that the Dems are sooooooooo big on emulating Europe, but the one thing that Europe does that seems to work is tie money to the child and pay it to the school the child attends. WHY, since they so want to be like Europe are they so against doing that here? GOVERNMENT UNIONS and the political donations they receive from them!!
Report Post »Son_of_Liberty
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:56pmThis is getting to be sickening. If you ask me they should be arrested for treason!
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:08pmCops are public union. Any arresting won’t be coming from them.
TEXPATRIOT
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:45pm@GhostOfJefferson, Cops are unionized only in these union states, not in right to work states. All states should be Right to Work States.
Report Post »My Two Cents
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:49pmAs fast as they run I would think the French army would be recruiting them.
Report Post »moreteaplease
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:56pmAre we surprised by this? When the Dems are confronted with a fight they cannot win they cut-n-run.
Report Post »That‘s okay because all they’re doing is sealing the fate of their party come 2012…if we can hang on that long.
tbolt71
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:55pmding ding…round 2….who will be next?….notice that once again some of them are heading for illonois???
Report Post »unsafe
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:59pmPut every damm Dem under house arrest and dock there pay if they have left the state..They are a bunch of bastards and cowards…DOWN WITH THE UNIONS
mossbrain
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:55pmTime to send Dog the bounty hunter in.
Report Post »OREGON_GUN_NUT
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:25pmOH YEAH! I’mTheDOG, the big bad DOG!, lol. I’d Watch that.
Report Post »W@nd@
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:54pmif I were their constituent?
Report Post »i would be seeing what i could do to recall them!
holding another election see how you like that!
then telling them…..
dont let the door hit you where the good lord split you!
With representation like that
it is like not having representation at all!
maxedout
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:54pmFor every day off the job, double dock their pay….as should be the case for all the protestors in Wis….then hold special elections and throw the bums out. Running away like little girls…..good GOD, man!
Report Post »sjohn70037
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:53pmAny chance we can get Barry and his buddies to just run away? I agree with the Indiana and Wisconsin dems do the honorable thing and LEAVE; just don’t ever come back. This is the best way you morons can serve your states.
Report Post »roxee
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:52pmThese Demons should be fired for running off their jobs , the People had hired them to do!
Report Post »LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:52pmwow 2012 is gonna be GREAT :-)
Report Post »moreteaplease
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:02pmSlam dunk baby! :)
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:52pmeveryone in America should take note of this: those who vote democrat should be SO aware all of us are looking at them with nothing but total disgust.
Report Post »Ron Burgundy
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:52pmBack home again in Indiana
Report Post »MOVINGFORWARD
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 9:13pmThat is funny
Report Post »home_of_the_brave
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:51pmThis is spreading fast.
Report Post »GEW
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:55pmyou think GOOGLE has anything to do with this bunch? Cowards they are…the lot of them!
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:58pm…and as it spreads so does the discreditation of the Democratic Party.
It’s becoming a trend: when confronted with legislation they disagree with they choose to abdicate their positions, their state and go into hiding.
This is beyond ridiculous…
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:04pmI strongly recommend that Tea Party types start camping out (if they can) at the statehouses of their respective states where this has not happened yet. These legislators are for all intents and purposes rendering our constitutional republic null and void. We need to confront these people and stop them in their tracks before they can flee.
This is all a tactic to allow the astroturf out-of-state union thugs bussed in to mess things up long enough to cause chaos. They don’t care about our republic, and they don’t care about following any rules, nor even basic truth nor honesty.
They have indicated their intent through their cowardly fleeing. It’s our move folks. What will you do?
CatB
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:12pm@GHOST …
If necessary I am prepared to take my little dog and drive to Tallahasee (350 miles)… my son can watch the house (he has to stay for work but only lives 5 miles away). I am going to pack a small bag and gas up the SUV …
Report Post »home_of_the_brave
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:25pm@GEW
I don’t know if Google has anything to do with it for sure, but where there‘s smoke there’s fire.
Report Post »ConstitutionalPatriot
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:51pm…and they call Republican‘s wimp’s for not just going along with their initiatives. Who’s the baby now!!!
Report Post »Every one can see you for what you are. The election is coming and this will not be good for you democrat’s
BurntHills
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:50pmtotally totally disgusting, but so typical of democrats.
Report Post »GEW
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:49pmShame on these representatives. SHAME..oh they are not working. They are not in attendance. Go around them Govrn. Just like the President does. go around em.
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:49pmMI is next..you watch.. I am ashamed to say they will do teh very same here as our new Gov wants to fast track a bill to void all union contracts for gov workers..
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:57pmAs too are Ohio, Kentucky, andd Texas. Are there any Democrats with the stones to vote their the common man, instead of special interests.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:06pmI understand the UAW was planning a protest at the Capital (Lansing) Building this morning .. the TEA Party was trying to get out counter protesters .. but it is hard since non-union people have to go to work and don’t have a deep pocket union to support them.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:06pmWe need to find out how many Dems there are in each respective state house and if their fleeing would be meaningful or not. If quorum can be held if they flee, who cares if they leave? If quorum cannot be held without them, then we need to blockade all roads out of the state house.
It’s really at that point now. And yes, I’m going to research Ohio to see if we have to deal with this or not. This entire charade is disgusting.
CatB
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:07pmJust shows who they REALLY represent .. and it is not We the People .. it IS the UNIONS.
Report Post »ImWatchingYouAll
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:16pmWhere is Dog when we need him.
Report Post »HumbleCitizen
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:19pmIn KY., those that work i nthe public school sector are FORCED to join a union. Gov. Bershear (D) never saw a handout he didn’t like and has no backbone. Our (lamestream) news media swear up and down that KY is a liberal state (that’s what I was told when I called the Courier Journal and dropped that liberal rag) and yet, Rand Paul (R., conservative) took the state senate seat. I have no doubt KY democrats and getting their running shoes ready. Have you EVER seen the likes of so many socialist and communist organizations hand-in-hand with unions like it is now? It’s plain unAmerican and shameful to EVER join forces with the enemy. Even if you do ever find yourself on the same side, it’s never for long, and once the whatever “united” you is over, they turn on you like a rabid dog. Being mature is to realize you don’t always get things your way. I guess that means the “slink out the backdoor democrats” just arn’t mature enough to hold such an important office. Remember and vote then out!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:25pmDoes Michigan have enough Dems left to make a difference in the vote? … a friend of mine from High School is a Republican who was elected in the last election to the State Senate in Michigan … seems a lot of Republicans were.
Report Post »Texas84
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:56pmThe Dems in Texas did that a few years ago and the state turned Red!
Dems are cowards… Plain and simple.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:45pmSmart governor!
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:44pm@HUMBLECITIZEN
Report Post »Thanks for cancelling your subscription to that Progressive rag, The Louisville Courrier-Journal….I would suggest that you get your copy of The Kentucky Citizen……it keeps a very good tab on our beloved Commonwealth politicians and all that they are legislating. Their web site is http://www.kentuckyfamily.org. God bless you and your family…….and knowing Kentucky like I do, we are probably kin somehow……
nacilbuper
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:49pmWhen the going get’s tough, the Dem’s leave the state.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:45pmOne little ray of hope, since this seems to have started in 2003 with the idiots here in Texas…..in 2003 the house was (R)’s 88 and (D)’s 62…………..senate (R)’s 19 and (D)’s 12
Report Post »2010 election (R)’s 101 and (D)’s 49…………..senate (R)’s 19 and (D)’s 12
Guess we have a lot of Ds in our large cities for the senators. There is a price to be paid for this……..sometimes it is just not fast enough!!
13th Imam
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:04pmThese two governors should
A.Stop plowing all the roads
B. Close all the schools
C.Stop all state garbage pickup
D Send all highway workers home
E Close the state capitol building
F. Stop issuing all state welfare checks
G. Post photos of all absent legislators with there home addresses
H. Close all state parks
I Stop issuing all unemployment checks
J Close all Dept of Motor Vehicle Offices
Everybody in the state would then have skin in the game courtesy of these union backed legislators
Report Post »mill
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:02amTheir checks should be held in home state until they personally come and pick them up
Report Post »mill
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:03am13th Imam
Report Post »Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:04pm
EXCELLENT…No one would be brave enough to do this…but good suggestions!!!
Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:48pmAll the more reason to elect Republicans for governors of states!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:26pmI got to thinking about this…and Republican governors.
The unions thought they had the taxpayers by the hangydownies, when, in fact, it looks like it might turn out to be the other way around! The union teachers were not expecting a taxpayer revolt!
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:27pmAgreed Showtime. I think it is about time for Obama to go on a vacation, our country is in turmoil and practically the entire world is on fire and unrest, and we all know he does not know how to handle a BEER SUMMIT let alone what he is facing now. God I wish we had a strong Republican President in office right now. This fool will ruin any thing he touches. I think Hillary needs an award also for keeping the “Peace” in the world.Isn’t that what her job is??? RUN DEMS RUN,,
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:29pmOk – lets get real here people – Republican does this also – and this is not the first time this has been done. I live in Texas and both parties have done it. And if it would benefit the Tea Party – they would do it also. I am not going to let any of you continue to blame everything on the liberals, or the left or the Democrats anymore. It is politics – and there is no morality in politics. And you are a fool if you believe there is.
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smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:44pmCouldn’t the state legislature just vote without the Democrat and just point out that they were giving a chance to argue their position but chose to flee the state. He77 they can even put them down as voting NO since their actions say as much. And of course fire them for dereliction of duty
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:49pm@walkwithme1966
The fleeing in Texas was by Democrats as well.
You seem fine with the notion of representatives of either party being amoral and disrupting the legal, constitutional functioning of a state. That kind of attitude is exactly what enables these types of people to pull these stunts. Instead of defending it or offering excuses, perhaps you could join us in trying to put an end to this kind of thing?
unsafe
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:50pmI guess Chico town is going to be full with there own COWARDS>>>>>
Report Post »mickey16
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:52pm@walkwithme1966, I remember the Democrats taking off to OK and NM a few years back, but I don’t remember the Republicans doing it. What year did the Texas Republicans run out? The problem with politics is the lack of morality in it, and we are not going to correct the problem by accepting it as the new norm. We need to hold our politicians to a higher standard.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:17pm@walkwithme1966
Report Post »I don’t think any of us sees the Republicans as white as snow……..more the lessor of two evils. In fact, I heard a seminar recently by a person whose career has been working with both political parties. In trying to explain to us the failures of both parties, she said that “The Republican party is Ahab, and the Democratic party is Jezebel!”
If you know that story in the Bible, you know that Ahab was the one who was supposed to be the keeper of the keys (so to speak) uphold values, reward good, punish evil etc, but instead he just sat back on his thumbs and went along with all the bad things his wife did.
After I mulled it over, it seemed to make pretty good sense!
HillBillySam1
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:19pmWALKWITHME, the only reason that there are no morals in politics is because we, the voters, have allowed it to happen……that is why the Tea Party has come into being…..we, the voters, have decided to place a great deal of scrutiny on our elected officials…..both Democrat and Republican….if they don’t meet the requirements that we have for them, we will vote them out…..that is also why both parties are wary of the Tea Party……the Democrats more so but there are several Republicans that are not fans of the Tea Party people.
Report Post »TEXPATRIOT
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:37pmwalkwithme1966
Report Post »When did the Republicans do this in TX? The dems did it in TX. The myth that dems support the little guy is exposed, because all they are supporting is public sector union leadership. There should be no public sector unions since they spend a lot money to elect dems, who then give them whatever they want with no regard for the taxpayer.
Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:39pm@sissykatz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:27pm
Agreed Showtime. I think it is about time for Obama to go on a vacation, our country is in turmoil and practically the entire world is on fire and unrest, and we all know he does not know how to handle a BEER SUMMIT let alone what he is facing now. God I wish we had a strong Republican President in office right now. This fool will ruin any thing he touches. I think Hillary needs an award also for keeping the “Peace” in the world.Isn’t that what her job is???
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Obama is on a skiing vacation right now. (Right when the four Americans were executed by Somali pirates!)
Hillary Clinton? She doesn’t know her rosterium from a hole in the ground. “The government of Egypt is stable.” And all hell breaks loose!
mickey16
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:52pmI took the time to do a google search on Republicans fleeing Texas, and found nothing to support walkwithme1966′s claim. His post is starting to look more like one of the liberal favorite’s: When the Democrats/liberals do something indefensible, accuse the Republicans/conservatives of doing the same thing.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:47pmWhat a bunch of copycats!
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:53pmThey should be found and served with their termination papers.
Cobra Blue
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:53pmOh! I see! All your Democrat rhetoric is total BS. You tell us you care about the people who put you inj office. You are for the little man. Ahhhh! I don’t think so. Can’t hang in there and do your job when the deck is stacked against you. Can’t vote on a bill that will be detrimental to the unions. So what do you pansy limp wristed liberals do when the going gets tough and public opinion is not on your side. You haul ass out of the state. Seems your loyalty is slightly sckewed toward the unions instead of WE THE PEOPLE. You guys are a bunch of P*&&$ies. AKA – another name for a female cat. .
Report Post »home_of_the_brave
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:54pmThey all have one thing in common. They are running in order to skip anti union legislation. Their actions speak louder than words. They are not representing the people, their true loyalties are and always have been to the unions who got them elected. TREASON for all of them.
Report Post »Arminianism
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:59pmI knew this was coming. I live in the Indy area and I expected this from those cowards..
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:00pmIs this the new “civility” .. RUN AWAY? Cowards .. what happened to we won you lost .. now get out of the way … we heard after the 2008 election?
They should be charged .. how about DERELICTION OF DUTY ..would an active service member get away with running away? AWOL?
Report Post »solaveritas
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:03pmThe law-disrespecting socialists have drawn the line in the sand. If the democratic republic rule-of-law representatives give in…. they deserve what comes.
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:04pmCan you imagine how these sissies would cry if republicans pulled this when they try to give our money away to some undeserving waste of skin. The howl would be audible in australia.
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ishka4me
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:05pmjust like roaches. shine a light on them and they scatter, or another analogy, rats flee a sinking ship. either one applies
Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:05pm@Cobra Blue ~
You are NOT happy, are you?!
Report Post »leftiesaredangerous
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:06pmUnbelievable. At some point, there must be some kind of legal action that can be taken.
Either way, these people are cowards and hypocrites.
HappyStretchedThin
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:07pmHow wonderfully democratic of them. NOT!
Report Post »But wait. Anti-union?
Be honest. It’s pro-taxpayer!
ishka4me
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:07pmfunny they are all running to the mother ship, illinois. Chicago will be their alamo.smoke em out.
Report Post »Mannax
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:10pmWell, we have found out one job that is being imported to Illinois; Democrat Reps. As a citizen of Indiana, I pray that the Republicans will dig their heals in and not budge on this or on the redistricting battle that is sure to come.
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:11pmI said this was going to happen a few days ago. States need to have new rules in place to prevent this from happening which include some for of punishment if not expulsion of elected officials. I think if they deliberately leave to stop a vote like this then they FORFEIT their vote its recorded as ‘not voting’ (just like many of the votes BHO cast, didnt cast when he was a senator) and it should go as planned at this point. The people need to have a way for recall elections to replace people who do this, we cannot go the way of these nations now in collapse.
Those of you that voted for these cowards is this how you want to be represented? Is this a reflection of who you are? No one is criticizing Americans for being Dem/Rep thats your choice but those who represent you must reflect who you are if not they must be removed. I will also contend that these people doing this, more to come from other states, are “household” names within the states. That said nothing will change in the US until every household/ career name/ politician is removed from power, from the local and state all the way to the White House!
Report Post »….. if you are reading this YOU are the resistance http://www.savingtherepublic.com
Hoosier Daddy
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:13pmThose scum are Hoosiers by residence only. They are Democrats and that identity is more important to them than the Hoosiers they claim to represent. I have already emailed the governor to demand that they be hunted down and dragged back to the chamber, in irons if necessary, to do the job they were elected and are paid to do.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:15pmOK. If that’s the way you want it. Next time Professor O’Barry tries to jam through another America killing bill like ObamaDeathCare the GOP should take a vacation.
Nuff said??
mtnclimberjim
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:15pmLord I hate the unions and anyone who supports them. Was that too harsh. To bad, kiss my azzzz
LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:16pm@ tower7femacamp…. now ya did it , you had to bring Hitler into this.
Report Post »well I’m not surprised, after all you are a “Truether ”, ( i assume from your name ) gee man let it go
DaytonConserve
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:17pmCowardly Democrats have redefined the term “strike”. Instead of picketing or debating they FLEE like cockroaches and bed bugs to the mother ship Illinois.
AmericanSoldier
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:17pmTheir next bill that all states should introduce is if a legislature is AWOL for significant portion of time during important votes, they can be fired and special elections set forward.
Of if they don’t want to be there for the votes, they count as a no-vote and those that show up will be the only votes counted. Good luck trying to get re-elected after a move like that!
Report Post »Rogue
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:18pmWhat’s the old saying about being careful who you crawl into bed with? Dems are completely crippled. They can’t survive without unions, since they owe so many favors to them in return for political support. They can’t stand up for unions because public support is shifting against them..quickly.
What’s left to do but throw a tantrum and refuse to participate in democracy? STOMP..STOMP..STOMP..It’s not FAIR! You have embarassed, insulted and disrespected the great founders of this nation. If you refuse to serve the people of your state, district, and community, then it’s time to resign your post. Now THAT is fair.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:23pm@HappyStretchedThin
Report Post »Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:07pm
How wonderfully democratic of them. NOT!
But wait. Anti-union?
Be honest. It’s pro-taxpayer!
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Be honest. It’s pro-taxpayer and being fiscally responsible!
GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:26pmI strongly recommend that everybody here research if and how you can recall a state level representative (not one sent to DC, local like the doofus types that fled). If your elected cowards have fled, start the process immediately and do not give up. If they have not fled, keep an eye on them and let them know that you will IMMEDIATELY start the process if they step one foot out of state when they should be in the state house voting.
nothingbuthetruth
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:35pmIs that all we had to do to rid the state of DemoRATS ?
Report Post »unsafe
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:37pmI here in Indy and every Damm one of them should be fired they are wasting our tax dollars alway new they wore a bunch of cry baby COWARDS….Ill take my ball and go home the PPL should find them and hall every darn one of them back by there hair or what ever well do the JOB…FIRE THEM!!!
Report Post »79USMC83
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:45pmTRAITOR: One who betrays another’s trust and is false to an obligation or a DUTY !!! The “Speech Giver” has divided the country more than any other President in HISTORY !!! Special Interest is only a SMALL part of the WORKERS in this country !! These COWARDS have NO idea how this infuriates WE THE PEOPLE that are at our jobs no matter how much we dislike the RULES !!!! This is why WE THE PEOPLE want
TERM LIMITS NOW !!
FAIR TAX NOW !!
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:47pmShows who they are truly representing, unions and far leftist not the people. Anyone who would ever vote for one of these cowards again is a very sorry person themselves.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:48pm@Rogue
Report Post »I think the saying you are thinking of is “When you go to bed with dogs, you wake up with fleas!!”
smithclar3nc3
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:50pmthe states senate should cast every deomcrat as a no vote which they obviously are and pass the legislation. You know even out number in congress when the democrats had all the card the Republican stuck with it and fought the whole way they did’nt leave Washington and hide out in other states.
Report Post »RightWrite
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:51pmCan’t on of the Republicans or Independents declare a change of party to Demoncrat to get the vote through?
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:00pmThese politicians should be ashamed of themselves, but I bet they aren’t. The liberals are truly showing which Americans they serve. It certainly isn’t the “little guy” like they always claim. They are standing behind the biggest special interest group in the country…..the unions.
http://www.donsmithshow.com – see the time for choosing video
Report Post »encinom
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:06pmTea-baggers do not support the rights of citizens, they tea-baggers support the power of their corporate masters at the expense of the citizens. It is the workers that are the foundation of this nation, not the unpatriotic tea-baggers.
arx
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:11pmThis is lawlessness, pure and simple. It is disrupting and disrespecting our principles of government. Why is it that only Dems pull this kind of BS? Let’s not forget changing the rules in order to pass health care. Tyrants, nothing less. I don’t suggest republicans do the same, because it will just grease the slope to anarchy.
There has to be some law broken by these actions. The governor and AG need to find it, and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. At the very least, the governors need to cancel their state issued credit cards. Let them pay for their own vacation. The republicans need to introduce legislation that will make a “no show = no vote” without disrupting the legislative process.
Polwatcher
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:18pmChickens on the run.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:18pmleftiesaredangerous;
One suggestion for Wis. Since it only requires a majority (not a quorum) to pass all but funding bills, they should change the rules regarding eligibility. That is to say, change quorum’s definition to those only within state boundaries. For every AWOL coward the number is reduced. They (Cowards) would then face their constituents and explain their absence. I don’t know about Indiana – but the same might apply.
Report Post »proudconservative
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:25pmKeep it up you yellow bellied socialists. You have until 2012 and then the party is over, literally perhaps.
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:27pmIf any of those people are found in Kentucky, I would be more than happen to help round them up and send them back to do their jobs……my old tick-hound, Snookered, is a ready to go!!!
Report Post »booger71
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:29pmA guy or gal could make a fortune by building a resort to house,feed, and entertain chicken—– state legislators who flee their state.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:31pmRightWrite;
They need a quorum (in this case 61%). If there were 20 Republicans, they could vote on funding matters. Party affiliation does not matter, except that the democRAT cowards are afraid to face the music.
Report Post »djeffcoat
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:35pmAll the stupid SOBs need to be voted out of office.
Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:36pm@GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:26pm
I strongly recommend that everybody here research if and how you can recall a state level representative
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It’s done by petition to recall.
Here’s a map showing which states may recall a state official:
Report Post »http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/recall96.pdf
Grady Curve
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:42pmLets all file Treason Charges against them and drag them into court….
Report Post »My Two Cents
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:43pmAnti-union legislation? I think not.
They are running away from a pro-non-union-taxpayer bill.
Report Post »Xcori8r
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:46pm@Tower
“Trade Unions banned – 2 May 1933
The Trade Unions offices were closed, their money confiscated, and their leaders put in prison. In their place, Hitler put the German Labor Front which reduced workers’ pay and took away the right to strike.
I’m good with that.
Hitler solved the German debt problem, united Germany in national purpose and managed the greatest financial comeback in history..
If the purposes were a bit less evil we’d be sprechen sie deutsch right now
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:54pmHey Americans….. Fire these people next election!!!!
Report Post »OutOfTheAether
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:55pmThis kind of behavior should result in immediate recall.
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:57pm“rade Unions banned – 2 May 1933
The Trade Unions offices were closed, their money confiscated, and their leaders put in prison. In their place, Hitler put the German Labor Front which reduced workers’ pay and took away the right to strike.”
Really Tower? You are pulling the Hitler card?! So, are we to do nothing and let the cost of government continue to skyrocket? If we do then we will have another Viemar Republic!! If you recall, German debt led to hyper-inflation. Hyper-inflation is what the Viemar Republic is best remembered for causing. The weight of that debt led the leaders of Germany to foolishly print money to help pay that debt (hmmmm….sound familiar?) and The Viemar Republic is one of the major factors that led to Hitler being able to come to power in the first place.
Report Post »obfuscatenot
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:58pmNames and photos, like the Wisconsin cowards! Recall all.
MOVETERAN
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:59pmLook, it is plain and simple obstructionism. They are not going to allow the proper procedures to flow in government because the Dems aka Communists know they are wrong. The Dems know that their economic plans don’t work, they know that they have lied to the American public as often or more then the Republicans have. Not to say you can trust the Republicans either. They all must go if they don’t do the job they were elected to do. The more extreme the measures that both parties take the more damage is done to the American people.
Report Post »El Jefe
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:02pmWhat a bunch of losers, taking their ball and running home, errr, to another state.
Report Post »jbl8199
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:03pmCowards is more like it.
Report Post »jonomono
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:17pmJust think what the “media” would say if the situation was reversed!
Report Post »Carnivor
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:23pmSTAY in ILL or KY or wherever you ran. Especially you Sheila Klunker. Old battle axe.
tommee
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:27pmCopycats? Hardly! The Dems are just taking lessons from the GOP who used every trick in the book to stall legislation in the Senate. Good for the Dems!
Report Post »neverfinal
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:33pmLooks like their back room deals and corruption woke up it’s sleeping giant. Cowards!! Dem’s you can run but you can not hide. Crawl your little bodies out where we can deal with you. My vote is to fire all of them and the teachers and doctors that are corrupt.
Report Post »When they do this in my State, I will organize and not let the Children back to school until all of them are fired. They can’t get their money if the children are not in school. I won’t be forced to make our children be around these low life Unioized/Com. teachers.
We will come for their jobs and their be loved paycheck. We pay them and we can refuse to pay them. They don’t care about the children, that’s why their scores are so bad.
We can get Church school’s and parents , grandparents, daycare’s etc.. We can cover the children until we reorganize. We will all pull together, like American’s do. This too, we will survive. Don’t let those teachers near our children.
what4
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:35pmThe Texas Dem’s set the example back in 2003…Send the cowards to France!
Report Post »Bob Holland
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:46pmI hope these States can do a recall vote. Get them out of office if they don’t want to do their job
Report Post »tommee
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:46pmHey WHAT4
Goes back way before 2003, back to the days when Abraham Lincoln jumped from a 2nd story window to deny the House its quorum in 1840!
Good old Abe!
Report Post »citylifer
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:57pmRecall petitions should be taken out by Indiana and Wisconsin voters for every legislator that is abdicating his/her duty to be present for the legislative sessions.
Report Post »tommee
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:59pmHey GHOST
Recall works both ways. Expect one on Walker too!
Report Post »WHITE LOTUS2x
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:14pmSHOW: What a bunch of chicken you know whats. Got interupted and lost my thought.Sorry. They ran through the briars and they ran through the brammels and they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldnt go.They ran so fast that the hounds couldnt catchem, down the Mississippi to the Gulf Of Mexico. Maybe they will all meet in Mexico and the conservatives can pass all them bills the liberals dont want. They gotta come back sooner or later. Still cant remember my original thought. Sorry again.
Report Post »Born In MA
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:21pmThis has not happened here( in MA) YET, but they have to remember next election, They can run, but they cannot hide from WE THE PEOPLE !
Report Post »oldoldtimer
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:22pmGuess all the crooked politicians are headed home. Illinois. Home of the worlds most corrupt politics with Chicago its capitol Home of Obama. Go figure.. States that can should hold recall elections and replace the dems completely. I hope at last people see them for what they really are. Schills for the unions and the Commies and the radicals.
Report Post »booya_1086
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:29pmI live in Hamlet. Hang em!
Report Post »jinx83
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:30pmo0o0o0oooo someone know‘s they’re in tRoUbl2e ^.^
Report Post »american1st
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:36pmhow fast can they set up a recall election???… i say after x# days of dereliction of duty they loose the job and a recall election date gets set….. they are payed to work not run away from it
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:38pmDoes anyone have a take on how the leftist sites are spinning this? I never visit their sites because it makes me feel DIRTY!
Report Post »FNGRNFAN
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:39pmI would agree we could cut a lot of spending by handing this crew some pink.
Report Post »ltb
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:39pmtommee
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:27pm
Copycats? Hardly! The Dems are just taking lessons from the GOP who used every trick in the book to stall legislation in the Senate. Good for the Dems!
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Wow, cheering on cowards… your parents must be so proud of you.
Report Post »jwms
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:40pmI think all those leaving the state to not do their job? We the people should have a way to correct the problem. They should be at work or get fired by the people. Every other person, unless you are union, must show up at work to keep your job! Come on Indiana let’s get these nut jobs back to work and then get them fired. I am not just talking about elected officials!
Report Post »weeblewacker1
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:42pmahhh once again the blaze members can’t handle the truth,did not take long for my post to get taken down for telling a simple truth! all i said was Mr.Glenn Beck,MR.Rush Limbaugh and Mr.Bill O’Riely are all UNION MEMBERS!!! it is a 100% FACT! go check! it is this union: The A.F.T.R.A. AFL-CIO.!!!!! that durn truth thing really gets to you folks don’t it!
Report Post »VApatriot2
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:48pmCopycats? HYPOCRITS more aptly describes the slime balls that swear to uphold the law, go to the capitol to do the peoples work and then turn it into a charade. This is the most dispicable act any legislator can portray. How foolish of me to think that this could only happen in a 3rd world country; this IS a 3rd world country! I’m ashamed of our elected officials.
Report Post »Uncle Crusty
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:08pmRun away further…they’re murderous rabbits….this has to be a Monty Python movie we’re watching? I am from the Judean National Front…and from now on we decree you must wear your underwear on the outside!
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:16pmDerivatives and synthetic securities have been used to create imaginary value out of thin air,” George Soros, chairman of $27 billion hedge-fund firm Soros Fund Management, wrote in a column posted on his Web site last week.
“More triple-A CDOs were created than there were underlying triple-A assets. This was done on a large scale in spite of the fact that all of the parties involved were sophisticated investors,” he added. “The process went on for years, and culminated in a crash that caused wealth destruction amounting to trillions of dollars. It cannot be allowed to continue.”
“Synthetic CDOs should be abolished,” Janet Tavakoli, a structured-finance specialist who wrote a book about CDOs in 2003, said in a recent interview. “They’re too complex and provide no real benefit. They only existed to game the system or hide losses.”
The SEC alleged that Goldman Sachs /quotes/comstock/13*!gs/quotes/nls/gs (GS 162.94, -5.10, -3.03%) didn’t tell investors in a synthetic CDO called Abacus 2007-AC1 that hedge-fund firm Paulson & Co. helped structure the deal, and also was betting against it. Goldman and Paulson have denied wrongdoing. Read about the charges.
Report Post »http://www.marketwatch.com/story/out-of-thin-air-synthetic-cdos-pumped-bubble-2010-04-26?pagenumber=1
CatB
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:17pmAnd I understand Obama has run to the ski slopes …. What is going on .. the world is blowing up around us and these IDIOTS are playing around …REPUBLICANS STAND UP NOW!
Report Post »prmermen
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:20pmdont these people realize union workers for the public sector are very small compared to the privrate sector.and the priverate sector is what signs their pay checks..i dont get it..how do they think they will get re elected?
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:22pmDamn workers
Report Post »http://www.businessworld.in/bw/2010_10_26_Morgan_Stanley_Sued_Over_Alleged_CDO_Fraud.html
mcfinch
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:39pmWhy they be runnin?
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »Killa From Wasilla
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:53pmhttp://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wisconsin-democrats-hiding-face-legal-political-consequences/story?id=12972163
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 6:33pmPeople of America: START RECALL PROCESS ON ALL THESE PEOPLE, IN ANY STATE THEY DO THIS, IMMEDIATELY.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 6:56pmpaja I am pulling something worse than the Hitler card I am pulling the Hankie card
High-flying business executives almost always endure financial sacrifice when they make a detour into public service. Paulson is no different: The Goldman Sachs boss will see his annual paycheck shrink from last year’s $38 million to a paltry $183,500 once he takes over the job of Treasury secretary.
But don’t shed too many tears for Paulson. He has amassed quite a fortune–a roughly $700 million equity stake in Wall Street’s premier investment banking house. And soon, he will have the chance to diversify a good chunk of those holdings without paying a dime to the Internal Revenue Service.
By accepting the Treasury post, Paulson is poised to take advantage of a tax loophole that allows government officials to defer capital gains taxes on assets they have to sell to avoid a conflict of interest, as long as the proceeds are reinvested in government securities or a broad array of mutual funds approved by the government within 60 days.
why do you worship this SCUM ???
Report Post »Hitler was more honest than the GS scum
tower7femacamp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 7:15pmLOOKING_BOTH_WAYS did you report my post about Hitler ?
Report Post »@ tower7femacamp…. now ya did it , you had to bring Hitler into this.
well I’m not surprised, after all you are a “Truether ”, ( i assume from your name ) gee man let it go
Because many of my post are deleted by cowards who can’t argue the facts so they
have to call names and report post.
kindling
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 7:56pmPLEASE tell me they will be docked all pay for those days and be expedted to pay their own transportation and living costs for this stupid stunt. This is outragious! Cowards, imediately close their state credit cards.
Report Post »kindling
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 7:59pmOne better and very fair……just vote without them! We should make a new law that if they decide not to vote then that is their choice. If we as citizens choose not to vote we can’t whine about how an election turns out. I say it is the same here. If they choose not to vote then so be it.
Report Post »random357
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 8:29pmOhio is not far behind. I hope our gov can take some action against the run away dems.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 8:37pmmaybe they will put them in FEMA camps
ome of these theories suggest that the government is prepared to turn FEMA camps into “concentration camps” holding “civilians” deemed a potential threat to the US government.
Such claims prompted Press TV to take a closer look at FEMA and its activities:
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, initially created by a Presidential Order on 1 April 1979. Fas.org
FEMA had one original concept when it was created, to assure the survivability of the United States government in the event of a nuclear attack on the nation.
It was also provided with the task of being a federal coordinating body during times of domestic disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and hurricanes.
Some people have referred to it as the “secret government” of the United States. It is not an elected body, it does not involve itself in public disclosures, and it even has a quasi-secret budget in the billions of dollars.
The National Governor’s Association asked President Carter to streamline the nation’s disaster response mechanism. Endrtimes.blogspo.com
Report Post »http://www.infowars.com/press-tv-covers-fema/
GoodEarth
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 9:47pmAmazing Democrats. They work so hard, spend so much money to be elected then turn their tails and run when the going gets tough. I suppose each one, has, by standard measure, quit their elected job(s) without cause by leaving the state and not participating in crucial government budgeting.
My hope is that each one is returned to their state to face the stiff consequences of quitting their jobs. This action by the Democrats fleeing their state when they are needed most adds additional costs to an already cash strapped state. Americans are supposed to work together to achieve the “Best” solution for all. We have been the most incredible Republic for two centuries only to watch it all be undermined by a few.
We have forgotten our history already, how others gave all to start this great nation. Now we watch nambly pambly officials walk away when the going gets tough. I would never want to be in a fox hole with them!
Report Post »*************************
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 10:08pmDo what the Democrats in Congress do … vote without them and pass the laws.
sheriff BART: “Ooh, baby, you are so talented! And they are so dumb.” -Blazing Saddles
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 7:03amWho could have figured that unions and politicians would hold the citizens of their own states hostage to their special interests?
We all knew this was coming. Special interests in politics could only lead here.
Report Post »2Chronicles7 14
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:34amThey are at a hotel in Urbana, Illinois. Unfortunately the Champaign Tea Party has been silent.
Report Post »DirectlyUnPCman
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 4:28pmCowards!
Report Post »JWiess
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 7:34pmSo, we now have proof that the democrats are cowards. Instead of fighting for what they believe, they run away and hide. Maybe Indiana should do what Wisconsin did, don’t pay them until they come in for their checks, and lock their checks in their desks on the senate floor.
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