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Darkhawk32

(2,100 posts)
1. I have two cousins that are either union members or former union members.
Sat Oct 20, 2012, 06:05 PM
Oct 2012

One is a train operator in NYC for the MTU (I think that's what they call it) and the other is a retired cop in NYC that has since retired to Florida on a fat union pension at the age of 46. Both rant on and on on the evils of unions and vote for Republicans. It makes no sense.

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
3. No offense however, in your OP you said all you can say is "WTF" which sounds as if
Sat Oct 20, 2012, 09:27 PM
Oct 2012

you're questioning union non-supporters but here you almost give them a pass stating stupidity as the cause and right!

geefloyd46

(1,939 posts)
4. I have a hard time following the logic of someone saying I will destroy the benefits you enjoy
Sat Oct 20, 2012, 09:31 PM
Oct 2012

And having someone say that's the guy for me. If I vote for him perhaps he doesn't really mean me. Just mind boggling.

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