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July 29, 2009 JN writes:

You don’t make sense.

I’m no fan of SEIU or the Democrats’ “plan.”

But how would any of the plans before Congress benefit SEIU directly?

Sounds like you’re engaging in the very sort of attack-the-messenger hysterics that you purport to deplore.

July 29, 2009 Ken Waldrop, Mexia, Tx writes:

How can conservatives respond against the tweeter “Lewin Group FAIL” attacks? Please suggest a method for fighting against this tactic. TIA

July 30, 2009 cabinetmeeting.net » Blog Archive » SEIU wants to unionize all hospitals writes:

[...] Read it all here. [...]

July 30, 2009 Gary, Norfolk, VA writes:

If the ACORN-SEIU types get in the way of this one, then they will get run over like our Representatives who attempt to force on the American people Health Care Reform that adds billions to the Federal deficit, eliminates choice, and/or rations care. I sense a ground swell of opposition to any Health Care Reform ideas being considered by this Congress. Hey Congress, your re-election efforts are directly tied to the Health Care/Insurance issue…proceed very, very cautiously. We are watching!

SEIU Fail!

Gary
Norfolk, VA

July 30, 2009 Greg, Vail, AZ writes:

The SEIU and all other unions benefit in that they are EXEMPT from any government run health care options or plans. This in turn encourages membership which in turn means big bucks for union management by way of exorbitant dues. Remember, as unions negotiate higher wages for employee’s, dues go up in proportion to the wage increase. Union costs do not go up, so management can justify large salary increases for themselves. People will be encouraged to join unions if only to get the government off their backs in regard to the proposed 2500 dollar a year fee the government will change anyone not enrolled in a health care plan.

July 30, 2009 Recruiter, CT writes:

The SEIU is nothing more than a two bit radical leftist group that is so in the tank for Obama. These Obamanists need to be put on a slow boat out of this country. They clearly want to remake America, destroy free enterprise and tax us into oblivion. They need to be squashed like grapes!!

July 30, 2009 jim smith writes:

ACORN & SEIU are the embodiment of Chicago-style thug politics. To join them, you need the term, “leg breaker” to appear on your resume at least twice. These broken nosed criminals keep re-inventing intimidation, choosing the aluminum over the coventional ash baseball bat, as an example. Burning your house down is called “an attention getter”. They use Jesse and Rev. Al as
their threat police.

July 30, 2009 Shawn, Chesapeake, VA writes:

ACORN-SEIU practically wrote the bill, I doubt they will stop supporting it. This seems to me as thou they have a conflict of interest here.

July 30, 2009 mike baker Dallas Center,IA writes:

Grand Juries and RICO were made for organizations like ACORN and SEIU.

July 30, 2009 Tricia, Arizona writes:

I don’t think you are paying attention JN. SEIU,Acorn, and Mr. Obama all have the same agenda. To remake America into a Socialist Utopia. In all of his dealings, unions have priority. There is so much that you need to learn. The information is out there. Do the homework. If you love this country, you have a lot to do.

July 30, 2009 Tim AZ writes:

JN here’s how they would both benifit. The Liberals in government would simply mandate all medical personel who take government money through government run health care must join SEIU. SEIU’s profits from union dues would increase by 83%. SEIU proudly claimed responsibility for the election of Mao-Bama to president. Now imagine how many more socialists they could get elected in the House and Senate through campaign contributions alone. Labor Unions and Government work together to feed like parasites off of the cintizenry. All the while weakening you the host to the point that you believe you cannot exist without them. Kind of like a crack dealer giving out free samples to create addicts who in turn become loyal customers.

July 30, 2009 Stuart Reynolds, Havre, MT writes:

Do not underestimate SEIU. Their representatives are now visiting 22 towns and cities in MT, IN AN AMBULANCE, with ice cream for the kiddies to drum up support for federalized medical care. My opinion is that it has to do with making medical personnel federal employees, whom they will unionize and has nothing to do with “Healthcare Reform”.

July 30, 2009 Cheryl Perasso, La Verne, CA writes:

While millions of Americans are totally in awe of Obama, they are blind to the corruption of Acorn and the SEIU. Obama is closely tied to these organizations. Do the research.

July 30, 2009 Suzannah writes:

I’ve never worked for a unionized employer, but all my friends who have, tell me the same thing: you have to pay dues you can’t afford, you get bullied into everything their way, and they do nothing for you when negotiating for pay raises. Yet you are required to spend endless amounts of your unpaid, personal time off to attend their bogus meetings. The reason why Walmart is so successful is because they can buy and sell low prices to the people and purposefully stay away from the unions! SEIU is the same, too big, too corrupt and too-MACHINE!! If they take over Walmart, there would be no more cheap prices or competition of products. They would soon be a failure at free enterprise.

July 30, 2009 Suzannah writes:

Hi, sorry, in previous comment I meant to tie the concept of the failure of many unions to fulfull their original mission to healthcare: to protect the employees from exploitation, underpay, and an employers safety concerns as well. As plagued with problems as our government-run healthcare is now with fraud, and private heathcare is with out-of-control costs, SEIU in healthcare would be a disaster!! We can find a better way because free enterprise is the greatest experiment that ever worked.

July 30, 2009 Health Care Reform = Rainmaker for SEIU « writes:

[...] (and money) on lobbying for government health care.The Heritage Foundation did a great job in connecting the dots.  If health care becomes run by the government, it won’t be long before all health care [...]

July 30, 2009 Jacqueline Heon R.I. writes:

I’m seriously concerned that this healthcare plan will get pushed through. There are many citizens who are not aware of what is going on behind closed doors, as they are not exposed to anything other than a very biased media. How do we reach these people when we are up against the Obama machine?

July 30, 2009 Concerned Nana writes:

Medicare & Medicaid( govt.run ),riddled with Fraud($70 to $120 billion yearly and costing 100 times more than was estimated
when Lyndon Johnson signed it into law in 1965…Tort Reform
first…no more govt.intrusion into our lives..Just like Congress
tried to feign ignorance then anger about AIG’s Execs Bonuses
esp.chris Dodd’s phony indignation til he was reminded it was the
DODD AMENDMENT that insured the bonuses for those who’d agreed to
stay on working for $1 yr salary and a contract which guaranteed
them bonuses!now Pelosi & Reid are trying to deflect Americans
rejection of their Socialized Healthcare plan calling it a
Crisis because of escalating costs for care due to “greedy”
gauging ins.companies policies ..so now it is time to demonize
private ins.companies so people will look to Govt to give a
better cheaper plan ,increasing quality of care ,at the same
time adding millions of uninsured(illegals) and without details
about how it will be paid for and how atleast 88 million will
lose their ins,and be thrust into the }public option”which as
Barney Frank says is the precursor to the “single-payer plan
like Britain &Canada have..wonder if ABC will finally allow John Stossel’s segment on the Reality of socialized medicine
to air tommorrow night?

July 31, 2009 Cyndi, CA. writes:

One thing I haven’t seen on these blogs, is that SEIU is expected to profit from $8+billion in obamas presidency term, of course, in tax payer money. I’m not exactly where I saw this, but it floored me. that would explain why they did everything to get him elected. Including voter fraud and intimidation to those who oppose obama. We are in the fight of our lives if we want to keep our country & freedoms. Don’t underestimate, It will be like fighting the devil himself!

July 31, 2009 Brad S,, Detroit, MI writes:

I’ve always liked the following when describing the United Auto Workers (UAW) :
Uneducated
Apathetic
Worthless

What can we call the SEIU ?
Sickening
Egomaniacal
Insane
Useless

Sorry folks, the Unions have outlived their usefulness. They were instrumental in the early part of the 20th century in bringing safe work laws and other regulations into focus, but ever since - they have been manipulating their members and stealing their money (in the form of dues) wiht no real tangible benefits. Just ask yourself the simple question - would you want a Union or non-union person working for you ?

August 1, 2009 Lynn B. DeSpain writes:

No one benefits from Federal Health Care! Everyone benefits from Health Care Tort limitations! Except lawyers.
Hozro

August 14, 2009 The Greenroom » Forum Archive » ObamaCare backed by special interests writes:

[...] unions like SEIU, unionizing the healthcare system is a growth sector, and a more lucrative one if the healthcare system is dominated by the government, given the cozy [...]

August 19, 2009 Marshall Hill MI. writes:

We have enough Laws on the Books,that we no longer need Unions of the last Century!

August 21, 2009 dixie_heart, la writes:

I’m subject to “fair share dues” by SEIU local 1000. I’m not a union member but I’m still forced to pay these pricey dues, which they don’t deserve. They’re an ineffectual thug organization who’ve done nothing for me except take my hard earned $. They haven’t managed to provide employees a payraise by “negotiation” in almost 15 years, yet they constantly send out propoganda to its membership on how much they’ve “achieved” for us. I’ve filed grievances against them but their “impartial arbitrators” are hardly impartial. I haven’t seen a grievance vs SEIU fall into the employee’s favor. I’ve recently filed an Unfair Practice Charge against them but the “impartial” PERB will probably rule in their favor (surprise!) For the record, if I ever mysteriously disappear, I know who’ll be responsible.

September 9, 2009 Vesta writes:

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September 17, 2009 Cammy Ward, AZ writes:

The lack of confidence in a publicly run health care option seems odd to me. Make friends with some Canadiens or Brits, they all love their healthcare.

-CW
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