But there is truth that money is speech and there is no reason that the working class cannot compete with the wealthy. They may have far more income per capita, but there are vast numbers more who have an interest in restraining corporate power. Unions are one of the main vehicles for collecting the small sums per capita and channelling them effectively into the political system. That is why the corporate types hate them so much in the political realm.
My argument is only that the unions are getting value for their money.
Nathan Newman nathan at newman.org http://www.nathannewman.org http://www.nathannewman.org/log/ (News & Views WebLog)
----- Original Message -----
From: R
To: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: NJ Dems Supporting Unions
how much did the unions pay for such loyalty? sorry, nathan, but one way or another we have the best govt money can buy.
R
----- Original Message -----
From: Nathan Newman
To: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: NJ Dems Supporting Unions
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian Murray" <seamus2001 at attbi.com>
> .
> Just a note on the real differences between the parties on core labor
> issues.
-That's why the Dems also voted for Nafta and Gatt; to stop pesky state
-govs. from doing such things.
TO REPEAT- Two-thirds of Dems voted AGAINST NAFTA.
Three-quarters and more voted AGAINST Fast Track.
I know those facts aren't convenient for the Dem bashers, but it's the
facts, jack.
-- Nathan Newman
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