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« on: January 07, 2017, 01:23:06 PM »

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/kentucky-republicans-right-to-work_us_58701cc6e4b043ad97e38561?q43u1ogjc5me31h5mi

The consequences of voting for Bevin. I hope you're happy, Kentucky.
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2017, 01:29:40 PM »

Yeah, I'd imagine they are happy.
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2017, 01:50:09 PM »


As are the vast majority of Republicans, Democrats and Independents when it comes to RTW.
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2017, 02:06:53 PM »

I assumed that Kentucky had RTW passed already a long time ago. Tongue
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« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2017, 02:09:39 PM »

I assumed that Kentucky had RTW passed already a long time ago. Tongue

The Democratic house held it up until it stopped being a Democratic house.
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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2017, 02:14:06 PM »

Meh.  I really just don't care anymore.  That's what they voted for, so I hope they enjoy it.
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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2017, 02:39:10 PM »

Once it sets in and Kentucky workers began feeling the consequences of right to work, they'll probably blame Obama for it. But yeah, you get what you vote for, so congratulations, Kentucky!
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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2017, 03:22:02 PM »

If I remember correctly, Bevin's signature will make the majority of states right-to-work states!
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« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2017, 03:24:09 PM »

If I remember correctly, Bevin's signature will make the majority of states right-to-work states!

Nah, there was already a majority.
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« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2017, 03:29:02 PM »

Meh.  I really just don't care anymore.  That's what they voted for, so I hope they enjoy it.
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« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2017, 03:34:08 PM »

If I remember correctly, Bevin's signature will make the majority of states right-to-work states!

Nah, there was already a majority.

I just checked, and Kentucky makes 27.  We should really be targeting Missouri and Ohio for this next.
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« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2017, 03:37:49 PM »

RTW laws are so ridiculous. Everyone has a right to work, but if you work at a place of employment wherein you benefit from having a labor union working in your defense, then it's simply unfair to the union and it's dues paying members for you not to pay as well. The GOP doesn't care about workers being compelled to become unionized, only that labor power and worker representation as a political and socioeconomic force are crushed for the benefit of already privileged capital.

It's unfortunate Kentucky workers will suffer as a result of these policies. But, they voted for it, so what can you do?
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« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2017, 03:42:33 PM »

If I remember correctly, Bevin's signature will make the majority of states right-to-work states!

Nah, there was already a majority.

I just checked, and Kentucky makes 27.  We should really be targeting Missouri and Ohio for this next.

Targeting is actually the perfect term considering the connotations - literally makes you sound maniacally evil and out to get people.
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« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2017, 03:53:59 PM »

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« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2017, 04:00:46 PM »

Disgusting.
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« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2017, 04:48:15 PM »
« Edited: January 07, 2017, 11:19:07 PM by True Federalist »


In addition to being ridiculous, you know what else?

They're unconstitutional.

(Despite the fact that they have been legal for 70 years now, which Bandit conveniently ignores in his trolling. - TF)
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« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2017, 04:48:50 PM »

After Less Than A Week Of GOP Control, Kentucky Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban
The state also passed a bill that would require women to get an ultrasound before an abortion.

Neither the 20-week abortion ban nor the ultrasound bill contains exceptions for cases of rape and incest.

These laws are also unconstitutional.
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« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2017, 05:01:52 PM »

After Less Than A Week Of GOP Control, Kentucky Passes 20-Week Abortion Ban
The state also passed a bill that would require women to get an ultrasound before an abortion.

Neither the 20-week abortion ban nor the ultrasound bill contains exceptions for cases of rape and incest.

These laws are also unconstitutional.

I think their passing these laws to try and get it to the SCOTUS

That's most likely true. With a Republican dominated SCOTUS, they could easily have Roe v Wade severely cut back or perhaps, albeit less likely, have it repealed.
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« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2017, 09:52:37 PM »

God Awful.
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