TODAY Show‘s Ann Curry Blames Wall Street and Banks for NJ’s Huge Union Costs
- Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:02pm by
Mike Opelka
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NJ Governor Chris Christie stopped by the Today Show and spent a few minutes with Ann Curry explaining of the problems in New Jersey’s economy and how he believes that a common sense approach, with “shared sacrifice” will ultimately benefit all of his citizens, improve the economic outlook and create a prosperous future for the Garden State.
Before the Gov. can open his mouth, Ms. Curry, referencing a NY Times op-ed piece, asks if there is a coordinated, Republican political agenda in this attack on unions. Mr. Christie immediately blunts that notion with the facts about California’s newly elected Democrat Jerry Brown who is talking about cutting state workers wages 8-10% in addition to laying off state workers.
Governor Christie schooled the Today Show newser using the example he often cites; explaining that union employees of the Garden State receive insurance benefits that cost $24,000 per year, but each worker pays only $1920 per year for complete family coverage. That is less than $37 dollars per week. The state pays the other 92% or $22,080 for the health benefits of each worker. The reality of this is that the people of NJ are paying for it with elevated income and real estate taxes. You might think that graphic example of the inequities plaguing the system would bring about some sort of enlightenment. No. Instead of an oh-my-gosh moment realizing that the unions had forced the state to buy something worth $24,000 and sell it to each employee for less than a 10th of the price,Ann Curry tried to pass blame for NJ’s budget problems on the easily demonized “Wall Street and the Banks.” It is worth a look:
Despite Ms. Currie‘s relentless efforts to get the Governor to slam the unions and blame them for all of his state’s problems, Chris Christie did not take the bait. In fact he was quite honest about the propensity of most politicians to “yes” everything in order to get re-elected.
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Comments (87)
RightPolitically
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:15pmIf the media would ever be fair to Republicans, not likely in our lifetimes, there would not be a single surviving Democrat holding elective office anywhere almost. Dems get enormous help from the press with softball questions while Republicans get beat up constantly. It’s called aiding and abetting on the one hand and outright hostility on the other.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:11pmI love the Klingon remark. True.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:10pmAt what or whom were you looking? Chris Christy is not a “whiny little dude.” Go back to your Star Trek. Maybe that’s something you can “get.”
Report Post »SGT. Kurz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:06pmBROKER0101, do you have a life, or is trolling The Blaze all that you have left?
You coment every single article, and never have anything smart or informative to say.
Go back to a MSNBC blog and meet up with oyur chronies!
Report Post »WILLIAM E.
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:04pmChris Christie told it the way it is. Good job explaining reality !! When you‘re Broke you’re Broke.
Report Post »SUPPLY_SIDE
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:01pmAnother schooled by Christie!
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:00pmMr. Opelka‘s writes at a level only slightly below my eight year old daughter’s. Hey Mike, my ten year old daughter is available if you’d like to invest in your craft with some English tutoring hours.
beckisnutsisnuts
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 11:57amGreat rebuttal post, genius! Certainly enhances your status as a worthy commentator here on the blaze!
Report Post »beckisnutsisnuts
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 12:00pmGreat rebuttal post, genius! Certainly enhances your status as a worthy commentator here on the blaze!
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:00pmThey just don’t get it about unions. I myself have seen two companies go out of business, not just due to unions, but a large portion of it was due to unions. One of the companies had 3 strikes in the same year between retail clerks, meat cutters and the teamsters. At one point the retail clerks were even asked…do you really want a .75 cent raise the next the next three years…or do you still want a job in 5 years? Because due to increased competition, reduced profits and so on…you can only have one. All they cared about in the end was “give me money”…and I hope they are all living in poverty at this time in their lives.
Report Post »flagbearer
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:59pmThe TODAY show has become more and more liberal, so much so that I can’t watch it. I used to be a faithful fan, but I can’t take its slanted coverage. Ann Curry was also a favorite, but even her looks have changed recently. FOX, please don’t become like them!
Thank God for Christy! He calls it like it really is, and why the left can’t see the logic and reasoning behind what is happening with state budgets is beyond understanding. I have come to the conclusion that there truly is a hidden leftist agenda, which we won’t realize until it comes to pass. Then, it’ll be too late. I hope that the politicians out there who are fighting for conservative issues are strong and will stand fast.
Report Post »PITMASTER
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:56pmI was doing some “surfing” tonight and stumbled across a DNC/White House sponsored website called “Generation 44” and a program called “Startup America.” Does anyone know what Gen44 stands for? I have not heard of this before, maybe I’m just Out Of Touch. Ideas?
Report Post »SGT. Kurz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:11pmhttp://www.futuremajority.com/node/9890
“Gen44 is a new concept founded from some of the campaign’s most successful programs – Generation Obama (GO) and the DNC TrailBlazers.
Building on this strong record of success, the DNC has merged these critical programs in order to create Gen44 . Gen44 will seek to harness the energy and excitement from the 2008 Presidential election by cultivating the next generation of fundraisers for the DNC and Organizing for America. Gen44 will work to maintain their passion from the campaign and engage their networks and colleagues in support of the President and the Democratic Party.”
Report Post »SGT. Kurz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:15pmHaven’t they been trying to “harness the maotivation from 2008” for the past two years now?
When are they going to realize, Obama’s MOJO left and it took our future with it?
Report Post »Tnredneck
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:26pmGen44 is another program arm of OFA. This summer they will go into hyper drive and lure college students with free college credits. It’s called buying votes… And it’s illegal but so is nearly every thing else this bunch does. I am gonna try to organize for the tea party and apply for college credit. This is gonna get interesting.
Report Post »BigBouy
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:55pmAnn, got any more questions that he can hit out of the ballpark? Nice try, but it didn’t work.
Report Post »BigPaulie
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:53pmWho watches the Today show?
Report Post »BigBouy
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:55pmAnn’s mom does!
Report Post »SGT. Kurz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:59pmThey probably force airports, prisons, and DMVs to air it daily, so as to boost ratings.
Report Post »chai
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:50pmwill this Obama nightmare ever come to an end????? Each day brings out some idiotic situation or ruling from that idiot that is worse than the day before. What doesn’t he get about marriage, for example???? I just have to stop reading the news. It’s driving me crazy. I will give up news for Lent.
Report Post »SGT. Kurz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:57pmI agree, this dope sure makes it hard to enjoy each day!
I served 8 years and two tours protecting our Constitution. Now I am forced to sit by and watch as they use it as a shield to protect their agenda and as T.P. when it gets in their way.
The second this turn into a Greece incident, I will gladly be on the front lines again leading my men to protect this country and its foundation.
OATH of ENLISTMENT:
Report Post »I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign AND DOMESTIC; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
tvr54
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 7:42amYou still need to keep your eyes on the other hand, always remember there playing a shell game, if you turn away from the daily news how in gods name are you going to know what is going on. Stay strong keep your eyes on the ball, this guy is as slippery as Slick Willy- aka- Bill Clinton.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:47pmUmmm Ann? Go interview George Cloonknee He got you so excited before
President Christie!!!! You GO dude!!!!
Report Post »SGT. Kurz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:46pmTypical medial pushing leftist agenda, and baiting the GOP to make a mistake in order to have a news headline for tomorrow.
I just wish the rest of the GOP had cahoonas as big as Christie’s and the mental capacity to “think before you speak” as Christie does.
NOW is not the time for bipartisanship and negotiating.
Just start cutting the crap and we will learn to live without it!
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:45pmI dont get this.
Why would someone who works at a TV station
whos income depends on revenue from advertising
from comapnies that are mostly Corporations
TRY TO DEMONIZE THEM
HOW STUPID CAN YOU GET???
WHY IS THIS BUBBLE HEAD ON TV????
Report Post »Angeld
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:06pmSoro’s
Report Post »Tnredneck
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:16pmHey dash, that explaines why NBC Is about broke. But they are slaves to oboma and they know he will bail them out
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:44pmWell of course – the “Today Show” (soooooooo “yesterday”) is just another obama-propaganda outlet – Miss Curry is simply regurgitating talking point distributed by the White House and our failed “president”.
Report Post »Hawt'n'Secksie
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:43pmLol…CNSRVTVJ…I saw that whiny little dude. The lady sitting by him almost smacked him silly.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:43pmMiss Curry does not listen to the Good guy.
Report Post »HemiOwner
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:42pmShe a elitist twit. Nothing more.
Report Post »etetetet
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:41pmAnne- here’s the real truth
Report Post »http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/260359/public-unions-must-go-jonah-goldberg
Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:37pmAnd my bumper sticker says, I don’t believe the liberal medioa.
Those people can justify any- and everything!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:57pmExcept that the makers of the bumper sticker can type better than I can!
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:11pmI’ve seen that bumper sticker too, is it from Newsbusters ?
Report Post »APatriotFirst
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:32pmCurrie…………what nightmares are made from
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 1:36amCurry always gives me gas
Report Post »tvr54
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 7:32amThat was a good one, i still laughing.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:31pmWhat is it about “we are broke” is not clear?
Report Post »SheriS
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:06pmI think we are seeing that anyone who works for any network tied to NBC are among the dumbest people in America! They can’t even interview a state official without screwing the whole conversation up by asking stupid questions! Pretty pathetic but seems to be true with all the MSM TV! Brains are not required!
Report Post »Tnredneck
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:10pmVennoye: to the left “we are not broke” till we confiscate all the wealthy’s earnings. But they don’t understand the concept of earning. They are finding out that the free gas and free mortgage they thought oboma was going to give them was b.s. They are as lost sheep! But they mean business they are get theirs one way or another….. Or so they think
Report Post »silentwatcher
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 12:48pm‘not broke til they confiscate the wealthy’s earning?‘ I’m not rich,,,,,,but is that what Bammar meant when he said to spread the wealth?
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 9:29pmAnn Curry tried to pass blame for NJ’s budget problems on the easily demonized “Wall Street and the Banks.”
Report Post »————-
So basically the Curry blamed the Jooooos ?
How original !!
J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:42pmWhen Corzine was governor he did not do anything about it. He had 8 years and did nothing. Now, I am worried about what Uncle Eddie Rendelli did to Pa.
Report Post »SECUREOURBORDERSNOW
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 10:58amSpendell pushed back the teacher pension payments for 10 years in 2003. Now the S__T is hitting the fan. Having public sector unions is ridiculous. The union mgmt gets a policitian elected and then the “policitian” has to negotiate with the union mgmt for benefits. This is not a fair fight for the taxpayers. We need to change all the people in Harrisburg. Terms limits come at the voting booth.
Report Post »silentwatcher
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 12:43pmNope, not Wall Street, not banks, for the failures. It’s the people who pay union dues, many now being ‘forced’ to pay to keep their jobs. Right to work, huh? That is thugery. Citizens paying neighborhood bullies to protect them is what has our society crumbling,,,,and it is called ‘socialism.’
Report Post »chazman
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 12:59pmJust another perfect example of ‘The Truth Is The Enemy Of Liberalism …’ and Ann Curry. What a maroon!
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 4:45pmWhy Does it cost $2000 a Month for health insurance ????
Report Post »Maybe NJ should self insure ????
Ban Lawyers from suing for millions of dollars
WE ALL PAY FOR THAT !!!!
in the 1960s and 70s almost all jobs had good benefits, maybe
we should Ask why most jobs stoped paying those about the time
both the husband and wife had to work to support the family
thus casing many of the Social problems that Blazers complain about today ?
Hank Paulson made 500 million Tax defered for 5yrs ( I bet he never pays) But
can any of you Tax experts tell me just how much he would have paid had he not
taken the Treasury job and covered up the GS Synth CDO scam ?
Oh I forgot he your Hero and you all have bought his book…..
Charlie Manson had more scruples .
tower7femacamp
Posted on February 24, 2011 at 4:46pmI wonder if Hank Paulson or any of the Bankser Goons were residing in NJ
Report Post »while receiving TARP funds ?