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18 USC 594 jberryhill Aug 2012 #1
Somebody send employer a copy of this: treestar Aug 2012 #31
He/She should just document what is said and done, not escalate. CabCurious Aug 2012 #68
Do No Escalate. Just document. CabCurious Aug 2012 #69
We don't talk with our colleagues and friends elleng Aug 2012 #78
Document it. Make a careful note of what was said, who was present, when it was said, etc... Scuba Aug 2012 #2
+1 to both of the above Lydia Leftcoast Aug 2012 #4
Also get statements from your co workers that heard the threats right now. Trunk Monkey Aug 2012 #14
Yep. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #27
Exactly...at this point document everything while it's fresh in your mind... joeybee12 Aug 2012 #16
I had a manager once. He was a bigot and misogynist made terrible comments and threats notadmblnd Aug 2012 #49
+10000000 to this advice. Make a daily record of everything. And don't discount age discrimination Lochloosa Aug 2012 #63
So Obama being President right now isn't hurting his business... Make7 Aug 2012 #3
Somehow it does in the twisted mind of the right wing idiots. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #9
Actually the company is making record profits. Snoozin Aug 2012 #26
He's threatening to fire people because Shankapotomus Aug 2012 #47
The company I work for is making record profits and announced a business restructuring plan liberal N proud Aug 2012 #94
+1 And the Bush tax cuts didn't work the first time Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #21
What state is this? There are many states where you can record anything said to you. slampoet Aug 2012 #5
Right to work states suck. Wait Wut Aug 2012 #6
Employment at will Freddie Aug 2012 #24
Sometimes there is a public policy exception treestar Aug 2012 #32
However, the ACLU might want to make an example of this asshole Warpy Aug 2012 #35
But since this would be a federal crime.... doohnibor Aug 2012 #86
Or if you can stand it Politicalboi Aug 2012 #7
Or, just say "I'm not going to vote -- I won't vote for Romney and you'll fire me gateley Aug 2012 #65
The thing is, it doesn't really matter... regnaD kciN Aug 2012 #82
Four or five of you blew it at "he knows who the 4-5 of us are" slackmaster Aug 2012 #8
Yep, it's best for survival, same for religion and other stuff IMO. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2012 #33
I dont get why someone would let anyone else know what their political views are. loli phabay Aug 2012 #66
Like Linus said (Peanuts): lastlib Aug 2012 #90
Tell him his threats are violating your 1st Amendment Rights of free speech lunatica Aug 2012 #10
1st amendment... Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #12
Thanks! I guess I must have thought of shooting him! lunatica Aug 2012 #13
It is an incorrect response anyway jberryhill Aug 2012 #73
Record him saying that if you can Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #11
That is what I was thinking. I would go to your EEOC in the area if there is one. If I were you southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #18
That is sad... Snoozin Aug 2012 #20
I now think I understand what happened really in Nazi Germany. People were frightened to death. southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #22
Essentially, you are advocating abdicating to the nazi party. ret5hd Aug 2012 #36
No, but I am scared. I want to do the right thing. But I honestly don't know until you southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #41
i will only say... ret5hd Aug 2012 #43
It's easy to say when we aren't in that position. I pray I will do the right thing. Fear is a southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #97
but it wasn't okay that many Germans were silent, right? CreekDog Aug 2012 #58
It's easy for us to say because we weren't in that situation. I remember my mother southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #76
IMO Americans have never experienced any of this in the US, so to RKP5637 Aug 2012 #85
You are right. The thing is people is Germany probably felt the same way we do until Hilter southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #91
My German friends have called Americans "Stupid Americans." That many keep RKP5637 Aug 2012 #93
Funny thing is europeans see the slippery down hill we are going through. southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #95
The only fundamental principle of individuality is thinking for yourself. lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #103
Good for being brave. I wonder being so brave you put your family at harms way? Just southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #112
No, I don't. lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #116
Am glad you are so sure. I wish I could be. southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #117
Depends on the State Laws. Some states it's illegal to tape someone without their knowledge. Lochloosa Aug 2012 #60
Alot of them are pretty pissed off kctim Aug 2012 #15
He did that last year Snoozin Aug 2012 #17
You may want to try and record or video him making these threats if possible. DrewFlorida Aug 2012 #19
How is he planning on discovering exactly how all of his employees voted? tanyev Aug 2012 #23
He knows who the democrats are. Snoozin Aug 2012 #25
Not participating in Obama bashing is no proof of a vote for Obama, tanyev Aug 2012 #29
He can never prove who you voted for treestar Aug 2012 #28
I agree. How would he know unless you told him? RebelOne Aug 2012 #50
I agree. Tell him you sat out the election. Generic Brad Aug 2012 #99
I would contact an attorney now, ahead of time, if you feel this RKP5637 Aug 2012 #30
It's very wrong and very illegal. Start documenting now. Initech Aug 2012 #34
Perhaps, if your brave enough, verbally mention you know how to contact the (state) department of cecilfirefox Aug 2012 #37
don't tell him you voted. if he asks, tell him you didn't vote. that's as good a lie ellenfl Aug 2012 #38
Well, no. Ineeda Aug 2012 #54
this guy doesn't sound like he would accept that answer, would assume the worst & fire the op! eom ellenfl Aug 2012 #62
You're probably right. Ineeda Aug 2012 #70
As many are saying, get them all together and START DOCUMENTING NOW. nt cecilfirefox Aug 2012 #39
Start a journal, keep detailed accurate notes. grantcart Aug 2012 #51
what economic sector are you in? ret5hd Aug 2012 #40
Manufacturing n/t Snoozin Aug 2012 #44
Document everything - always. Get copies of Roselma Aug 2012 #42
You'd be surprised Trunk Monkey Aug 2012 #111
Dang! What a Roselma Aug 2012 #118
We just went through something similar with our niece's boss. procon Aug 2012 #45
Quit working at Chick-fil-A, lol just1voice Aug 2012 #46
I didnt say I NEVER heard of any laws... Snoozin Aug 2012 #56
Just wrong..I know plenty of people that would not know what to do in this situation. Lochloosa Aug 2012 #72
You try it, instead of "check state laws" bullshit just1voice Aug 2012 #100
That's a jerky thing to say. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #98
This message was self-deleted by its author rateyes Aug 2012 #101
Stop Snoozin'. randome Aug 2012 #48
You're the only one who finds that funny. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #96
Like others have said document everything and add the times and dates like a log. moobu2 Aug 2012 #52
Tape recorder. Horse with no Name Aug 2012 #53
Check the state laws on that one....it can be illegal. Lochloosa Aug 2012 #74
It may not be admissable in court Horse with no Name Aug 2012 #79
Fight the good fight. greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #55
If you live in one of the following states you can record the conversation. unapatriciated Aug 2012 #57
I do live in one of those states. Snoozin Aug 2012 #81
My phone is a discretionary form of listening device Broderick Aug 2012 #59
Check with MasterNemesis yellerpup Aug 2012 #61
Lie and tell him you're not voting this time. n/t Lil Missy Aug 2012 #64
What state are you in? Lil Missy Aug 2012 #67
Document it and send Homer12 Aug 2012 #71
and update your resume and look for a new job. TeamPooka Aug 2012 #75
cool story, bro! scheming daemons Aug 2012 #77
Use your imagination NNN0LHI Aug 2012 #80
It's none of his business who his employees vote for. liberalmuse Aug 2012 #83
If you need legal help, I would think the ACLU would be interested in this! DrewFlorida Aug 2012 #84
Thanks Drew Snoozin Aug 2012 #104
It's Voter Intimidation otohara Aug 2012 #87
I could swear this is a repost from 2008. Right down to the "lay'd off" and "jackwagon" part. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2012 #88
This is whole thread is becoming ridiculous. RebelOne Aug 2012 #89
Secret ballot SoCalDem Aug 2012 #92
To those that say "Just tell him it is none of your buisness" DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #102
You have hit the nail on the head. Snoozin Aug 2012 #105
Thanks, and as I said DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #110
It's against the law! I wish my employer B Calm Aug 2012 #106
Wrongful termination lawsuit B Calm Aug 2012 #107
I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV davidpdx Aug 2012 #108
I would have said "fire me mother fucker " sorefeet Aug 2012 #109
If you are in an At-Will state you are screwed, unfortunately. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #113
cool story bro dionysus Aug 2012 #114
It's against the law, but hard to prosecute. backscatter712 Aug 2012 #115
He's just blowing smoke. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #119
Digital voice recorder (they're very inexpensive these days)... PavePusher Aug 2012 #120
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