K&R if YOU would take part in a National General Strike

[Ken Burch]

It may have come to that, folks.

We may ALL have to put ourselves on the line.

Would YOU go there?

[arbusto_baboso]

1. Damn straight. I'll be there.

[Ken Burch]

42. Thanks

[theFrankFactor]

124. Now Yer Talkin'!

[rfranklin]

125. The Republicans would soil their adult diapers...

The realization that they can no longer hoodwink the electorate would be truly frightening to them.

[SharonAnn]

157. I would do it, but unfortunately no one would notice. Since I'm currently not employed.

[Saphire]

164. ditto here.

[moonbatmax]

211. This

I guess, technically, we could say we're already in a general strike.
Just an involuntary one.

[HubertHeaver]

220. Those of us not gainfully employed, don't spend money.

Ideally, in a general strike, there would not be stores open for lack of employees. But, there will be places open. We need to be sure they don't make expenses for the day or days.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. yup.

[Ken Burch]

44. Thanks

[deutsey]

3. Yes.

[Ken Burch]

45. Thanks

[FreakinDJ]

4. We already been talking about it

[Ken Burch]

46. Thanks

[mike_c]

5. yes....

In a skinny minute.

[Ken Burch]

Thanks

[Angry Dragon]

6. YES ......... K&R

[Ken Burch]

48. Thanks

[HockeyMom]

7. I work for a Florida School District

Rick Scott is no better. Absolutely.

[Ken Burch]

49. Thanks

[arthritisR_US]

8. K & R with pleasure! n/t

[Ken Burch]

50. Thanks

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. Talk is for a reason

and unlike the three attempts during the Bush years... at least regional got a chance of actually happening.

[Ken Burch]

51. Thanks

[marions ghost]

10. yes

& so would a lot of my friends

[Ken Burch]

52. Thanks

[lob1]

11. Yes.

[Ken Burch]

53. Thanks

[madmom]

12. YUP

[Ken Burch]

54. Thanks

[Karmadillo]

13. Yes.

nt

[Ken Burch]

55. Thanks

[CrawlingChaos]

14. hell yes K&R

[Ken Burch]

Thanks

[Itchinjim]

15. It won't come to that but,

Hell yeah!

[Ken Burch]

18. If we get as many people as possible to SAY they'd support it, it wouldn't have to.

BTW, if anyone else wants to start a thread on this idea, I'm glad to see people doing that. I keep hearing that a lot of people have me on ignore, so spreading the thought around in other threads might help.

[upi402]

16. many of 'us' have no job to strike FROM

but kick and rec

[CommonSensePLZ]

17. Ditto.

Serious business.

[upi402]

24. But my whole family will march tomorrow!

Reporting for duty!
:patriot:

[catabryna]

19. And, some of us have non-paying jobs...

but, I'd be there; so long as I can bring the kid. :)

[Ken Burch]

21. Bringing the kid is fine by me.

In fact, you could have a PROCESSION of kids leading the march.

[hobbit709]

114. That doesn't stop me from supporting it.

wouldn't be the first time I spent a night in jail for something I believed in.

[Shaman Omaha]

212. Stike FOR freedom from economic oppression

Let's shut the country down! Let's stop business enterprise. That's what won the day in Egypt. Let's nationalize the oil industry (have you noticed the steadily, ominously climbing price at the pump?) as a way of warning the Koch Brothers of Koch Oil that ultimately this is OUR nation, not theirs. Make no mistake, we are engaged in a struggle for our existence. America was founded upon resistance to the same forces that are now trying to take control of the nation. Let us also free ourselves from the tyranny of business enterprise. This battle should not be limited to collective bargaining rights for unions. As in the 60s, we now have a chance to move into a post-industrial society. The Koch's hate that. Let's make this nation work for its people, not for the oligarchs.

Solidarity! Let Humanity Rise!

[Little Star]

20. Retired. But I'll march, rally and protest with the strikers!

[Ken Burch]

57. Thanks

[Shaman Omaha]

213. It's a strike to shut down the country's business for a day

Let's shut the country down! Let's stop business enterprise. That's what won the day in Egypt. Let's nationalize the oil industry (have you noticed the steadily, ominously climbing price at the pump?) as a way of warning the Koch Brothers of Koch Oil that ultimately this is OUR nation, not theirs. Make no mistake, we are engaged in a struggle for our existence. America was founded upon resistance to the same forces that are now trying to take control of the nation. Let us also free ourselves from the tyranny of business enterprise. This battle should not be limited to collective bargaining rights for unions. As in the 60s, we now have a chance to move into a post-industrial society. The Koch's hate that. Let's make this nation work for its people, not for the oligarchs.

Solidarity! Let Humanity Rise!

[Generic Other]

22. Isn't a "solidarity" strike a violation of Taft Hartley?

Would they jail us all? Do they have enough jails and empty FEMA camps?

[Ken Burch]

26. Yes, mass jailings would be a possibility

but that would have a galvanizing effect on the rest of the country. If they saw people being JAILED by the thousands or tens of thousands just for standing up for their fellow workers, that would change the whole dynamic in this country. The American people would see the system for what it is.

If I had to end up in jail, well, that's how it would go.

[FailureToCommunicate]

150. Maybe. But nearly half the country might be glad they built all those jails

Prison construction justified!
Jobs!

[Oak2004]

28. yep, and Taft Hartley was what brought unionism in the US to a halt

High time Taft Hartley becomes history

[socialist_n_TN]

32. I've expected to get arrested this year..........

anyway. This would be a good cause.

[FailureToCommunicate]

151. On your "bucket list" is it?

[socialist_n_TN]

226. Naw, I've been arrested twice in my life already.............

so it's not a "bucket list" thing. It's just an expectation. I'm getting heavily involved this year and I'm not afraid of civil disobedience.

[FailureToCommunicate]

230. Well then, I admire your pluck. Go for it!

'Four timer' here, but one was not 'political' so it really shouldn't count...
(Turns out - when you're in the stern of a canoe, the law considers you "in charge" Who knew?)

[Chris_Texas]

23. I'm in

[Ken Burch]

58. Thanks

[Cirque du So-What]

25. Oh, yeah

It beats the alternative of doing nothing, and I don't consider a future - where the moneyed classes have won their final victory - as life worth living anyway. I'd rather suffer the consequences of being wrong, which amounts to petty inconveniences in comparison to the horrors that would be inflicted upon humanity if powerful, sinister players are allowed to play out their dénouement.

[Ken Burch]

60. Thanks

[Mr Generic Other]

87. plus,

if we don't do something now we will have to do it later anyway.
and it won't be any easier then.

[JitterbugPerfume]

27. I am retired but

K$R

[Ken Burch]

62. Thanks

[guitar man]

29. Yes

I love my job and they treat me really well, but this isn't about me, it's about all of us. :fistbump:

[Ken Burch]

64. Thanks

[RegieRocker]

30. Won't happen. People need their jobs. For one week don't buy anything

that is produced from large corps. Buy it from the small business owner. That is the message to send. Put your money in your neighbors pocket. Think local for one week. This will scare the hell out of them.

[socialist_n_TN]

31. Easy enough for me, I'm unemployed anyway..........

But I would also get out in the streets in support too. IOW, I'll do what I can.

[LuvNewcastle]

59. Same here.

I don't have many things but I've got all the time in the world.

[Ken Burch]

78. Thanks

[hay rick]

33. K&R.

[Ken Burch]

65. Thanks

[tekisui]

34. knr!

[Ken Burch]

66. Thanks

[Sabriel]

35. Yes. It's finally going too far, for a lot of people. n/t

[Ken Burch]

67. Thanks

[AsahinaKimi]

36. Well I would love to however

My employers are in Tokyo. :shrug:

[Ken Burch]

68. We'd consider you part of it in spirit

(btw, what anime character is that?)

[AsahinaKimi]

101. Not sure actually

I was looking for something that said "Fighto!" And that came up in the search. She's cute, so I chose it.

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

37. Yeah! That's what I was getting at with the thread I just started...

...about moving the big rallies to weekdays.

I'm in (and unemployed).

[Ken Burch]

69. Thanks

[ChiciB1]

38. I GOT SHOES!!! Just Need MONEY To Travel When Needed If There's

nothing close to my home. I live in a RUBY RED county and I SERIOUSLY doubt any acting up will be going on here!

BTW, I just heard "Boner" is HERE on a GOLFING JUNKET!! Would I LOVE to find out where he's appearing!! Bent Tree Golf Course is right up the road, but I'm sure HE & VERNIE BUCHANAN aren't about "disclosure" of any sort!

But I AM almost sure that Vernie is close by!!

[Nevernose]

72. I don't live anywhere near you...

...but maybe there's a DUer with a car who does.

[csziggy]

103. Boner's "undisclosed location" is a bunker on a golf course

Earlier one of the newscasters made a crack about Boner playing golf at an undisclosed golf course and I just could not help thinking of Cheney's bunker.

[ChiciB1]

197. No, He IS Down Here In Florida... Right Up The Road In SARASOTA!!

I've already heard about it, just not sure where he's playing with his balls!

[lynne]

39. Was laid off over a year ago and haven't found full time work -

- so if there's a National general strike of all workers my plan is to hop into the fray and snag a job while the employers are pissed off at the striking workers. I need the money, can't be worried about the politics.

I doubt I'm alone. Probably not the best economic environment to endorse anything like an overall strike or work slowdown. There are waaaay too many unemployed and underemployed just waiting to take your place.

[City of Mills]

47. There's a term for that

But I can understand your reasoning. I hope it wouldn't come to a strike...everyone loses.

[tavalon]

108. There isn't a good economy in which to do this

We would be doing it for you, too. I'm guessing that's hard to understand but please don't be a scab - that is a soul destroying choice.

[City of Mills]

40. Yes.

We have to stand together.

[Ken Burch]

41. Thanks

n/t.

[saras]

43. Been there for over a decade

Sorry I can't help more in that regard.

[Ken Burch]

70. Whatever you can do is fine.

thanks for the support. Help spread the idea if you can.

[Loki]

56. For all my union brothers and sisters

I will be there.

[Ken Burch]

71. Thanks

[swilton]

61. Done

[Ken Burch]

73. Thanks

[abq e streeter]

63. YES

[Ken Burch]

74. Thanks

[Jack Rabbit]

75. I'm on disability, butI support the idea.

[Ken Burch]

77. Thanks

[Waiting For Everyman]

76. Yes. K&R

[Ken Burch]

79. Thanks

[old mark]

80. K&R- That should be only the beginning, but it would be a great start.....nt

[Ken Burch]

83. Thanks

[Orlandodem]

81. K n R

[Ken Burch]

84. Thanks

[readmoreoften]

82. In a heartbeat. Would be on any organizing committee required of me.

[Ken Burch]

85. Thanks

[Mr Generic Other]

86. its long overdue.

and until we are prepared to participate in this sort of action we will continue to lose ground.

[coalition_unwilling]

88. I support the theory and practice of the general strike . . . but with one

caveat: that there be a clearly outlined and delineated set of conditions that would bring the strike to an end.

So, what would be the purpose or goal of this general strike? What conditions would need to be satisfied to bring the strike to an end?

[roguevalley]

89. yes. i will be there.

[Luciferous]

90. K&R

[Balbus]

91. If it's on a Saturday or Sunday, count me in.

[barbtries]

105. that's kind of what i was thinking.

though i would like to think that i would join a general strike even on a work day. i won't know until it happens. :hide:

[H2O Man]

92. Definitely recommended.

Yes, I would/will.

[Segami]

93. K&R!!!

:smoke:

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[calimary]

94. Yes I would.

[jimlup]

95. I'm stuck without transportation at the moment but if the way showed itself

then yes! Absolutely!

It is past time to fight back hard!

[midnight]

203. I wonder if you contacted one of your local unions if they could get you on a bus?

[louslobbs]

96. Yes,

K&R give those who think we have no power something to think about. There are way more of us then them. They honestly believe that all of us will do nothing as they try to destroy the things that have been fought for and won by hard working, average people over many years and some fierce battles. They think we are all going to just lie down and take it. Up till now, there may have been some truth to that, but they should fear that they are awaking a sleeping giant, WE THE PEOPLE.
Lou

[Celtic Raven]

97. K&R

With bells on!

[femrap]

98. I'm unemployed....but

I'll strike!

[Bennyboy]

99. Yeha.

[donheld]

100. Yes

[Name removed]

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[KT2000]

104. Yes!

[Lifelong Protester]

106. We will ALL be there.

[tavalon]

107. I would have to sick out

My pos union forbids striking. What up with that?

[eilen]

109. For those that can't strike.... How about our version of

Project Mayhem?

[Ken Burch]

170. OK.

n/t

[5X]

110. k & r. n/t

[Revlon10]

111. I CANT WAIT

I'm going today to city hall NYC, AFTRA/SAG
SOLIDARITY RALLY

[proud2BlibKansan]

112. Damn straight

I'll be there!!

[ronatchig]

113. A K with that R n/t

[Paper Roses]

115. With bells on. n/t

[xchrom]

116. yes. nt

[blindpig]

117. k&r It's the only leverage we got.

I don't think this can be done overnight, it's gonna take organization. It's gonna take massive union participation. Regardless, it's gonna happen, we have no other viable options.

[dotymed]

118. Definitely

IMO, it is long overdue. We have to (at least) bring awareness of the class war being waged against us and the strategies that they are using.

[sellitman]

119. Yes

In a NY Min.

[MsLeopard]

120. I'll be there nt

[PADemD]

121. Retired, but yes!

[AlecBGreen]

122. right here

:hi:

[emald]

123. I'm in

[cmd]

126. Retired cancer patient ready to go

I will do everything I can.

[Lebam in LA]

127. Yes

Already informed by boss. He was a little hesitant as I am his only employee, but said he was ok with it

[DeadEyeDyck]

128. K & R

[peace frog]

129. I'm there

God willing and the creek don't rise.

[vicarofrevelwood]

130. A golden Oppertunity is here, It wont last long.

With Most of the Military Tied Up In the Never ending war with east Asia, Or Oceanna. a Golden opportunity exists for the Progressives to upset the wealthy's apple cart. If the Police nationwide Know that their unions are on the List. ( and they are, They Maybe on the bottom but they're still on the list.)we the people could overwhelm the system peacefully and get the needed change in the Business as usual attitude coming from the Koch bros funded Politicians.Put their feet to the fire and the Media could not ignore us. the Government will be forced to fight us and then we win.
"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you , and Then you win." Gandhi

[zeemike]

131. If hey call it I'll be there....K&Rn/t

[whoopingcrone]

132. ubetcha

I won't be of much use... too old, not working for $,
living in a teeny tiny town where nothing much goes on, but...
i'll cheer y'all on and deliver pizzas.

[cate94]

133. I would go!

[NorthCarolina]

134. Yes. nt

[orbitalman]

135. Yes. It appears it might be necessary. n/t

[dorkulon]

136. General strike AND boycott.

That's how you get things done.

[RainDog]

137. k&r n/t

[tpsbmam]

138. Absolutely. K&R

And I hate K&R threads but this one gets my vote.

[Buns_of_Fire]

139. K & R & You betcha! (Oops. Bad choice of words. Sorry.)

I checked with my appointments secretary and it seems my schedule is clear from now through the end of my life. Besides, you generally meet a nicer class of person on the picket lines.

[timefortherevolution]

140. ITS ABOUT DAMN TIME!

[RedCloud]

141. I am way overworked and would welcome it!

[hwmnbn]

142. K&R

[Demoiselle]

143. Yup. Where do I sign?

[on point]

144. Past Time to show pols of both parties we are headed in wrong direction!!

[kestrel91316]

145. I'm a self-employed small business owner and medical professional

in Los Angeles. I am not sure my not working would have any impact other than to piss off a few clients.

But my heart's in it.

[yewberry]

146. No can do.

Essential personnel here, and I belong to a group of unions that agreed to never strike again as long as certain conditions were met. (This was after a wildcat strike.)

However, the conditions that were agreed to are now being threatened...so who knows? Interesting times.

[Ken Burch]

217. You have a legitimate excuse.

n/t.

[Plucketeer]

147. The wife and I???

In a friggin' HEARTBEAT! :grr:

[Plucketeer]

148. The wife and I???

In a friggin' HEARTBEAT! :grr:

[The Blue Flower]

149. IT IS TIME

I was ready to do it when we invaded Iraq. Now that we're finally down to defending our homes and families, the country is awake and ready. I thank the Idiot Walker for putting a face on the beast.

[westerebus]

152. In a fukin' heartbeat.

[DaveT]

153. It has to be done

Few Americans know about the history of general strikes, but entire cities have been shut down before. Now, we have the practical means of doing it nationally.

Most are not ready for this kind of thing, but Wisconsin is an education.

[distilledvinegar]

154. yes

[drokhole]

155. It only took 50 years...

...for the counter-culture revolution of the '60s to catch up, but it's about time. I'm in (especially considering I hadn't yet graced this crazy planet of ours during that time).

[hurple]

156. Hell yeah I will

This needs to end NOW!

[grahamhgreen]

158. K&R

[ArnoldLayne]

159. I'm a Steelworker so yes definitely

[AllyCat]

160. And I am not alone in my "union shop".

[The Wizard]

161. K&R

:party:

[leftstreet]

162. K&R

[Aaria]

163. IT can be the "Cheese head flu" I'm feeling flushed already.

[cornflake_31]

165. Hell yes!

[Thunderstruck]

166. My union (national, not just my local) is in for it. And so am I.

[Initech]

167. Fuck yes.

[BOG PERSON]

168. maybe if i had a job?

on the other hand, i might consider becoming a scab. i want to keep my options open, you know?

[L0oniX]

169. Certainly.

[defendandprotect]

171. Would hope for some of the courage the Egyptians and Libyans have shown -- !!

[Citizen Worker]

172. An injury to one is an injury to all. If the call goes out, and it should, I will be there.

[Fearless]

173. Ready and willing.

[WheelWalker]

174. K&R .... IWA in the early '70s.

[blackspade]

175. I've been on board with this for at least a week!

Pick a day!

[graywarrior]

176. I'd even start posting here again

so yeah, count me in.

[TomClash]

177. Here and everywhere - even Occupied Palestine nt

[Cleita]

178. I sure would as long as I could get to

where it's happening.

[rucky]

179. No problem! I'm unemployed.

[MissDeeds]

180. I would definitely go there

and I applaud all who have gone there.

K&R

[JackInGreen]

181. Aaaand

that's a K & R.
Hell yes I would, thankfully, knowing my boss, she'd give me the extended time off.

[HopeHoops]

182. Definitely

[EstimatedProphet]

183. I would, yes.

[Iggo]

184. Absolutely.

And I'd get fired for it.

[steve2470]

185. k&r nt

[Gmak]

186. It's now or never, folks

The amount of hubris amongst the far-right and their backers shows that they think the war is over and labor has been conquered.

[PCIntern]

187. Yes, k&r n/t

[Sadie5]

188. K&R

n/t

[LawnKorn]

189. K&R

[jdadd]

190. I'm Retired...but....

I'll be there,for moral support and picketing....Note to self....take 2/4 for sign handle, and self defense, if needed....:patriot:

[DesertDiamond]

191. Yes

[Luminous Animal]

192. Yes.

[DeSwiss]

193. K&R

[Taitertots]

194. K&R

[NOLALady]

195. Hell Yeah.

But I'm retired.

[Ozymanithrax]

196. I willnot cross picket lines... I supprt a general strike. n/t

[Blue_In_AK]

198. Yes, I would participate.

Is there a rally down there today, Ken? I've been checking news sources but haven't seen any reports. Not that I'm surprised by that...

[Pab Sungenis]

199. Glad to.

We need to do something.

[bengalherder]

200. I will be there in some capacity.

I am one of the lucky ones. I just joined a union-for an 'essential' state job and not only do not have enough personal/sick leave built up yet, but it is nescessary to the well-being of others I be there for the time being.

However, since the new protest model is based on staying power, community support and garbage removal, I plan on being back-up volunteer, running errands for participants union and non, and generally being around on my time off.

To the anti-union naysayers, I am surrounded by hard-working people with a higher level of education in their fields than most. They deserve their benefits...and SO DO YOU! When the fuck did America become a race to the bottom? Getting screwed? Sure you are! Set your sights higher and RESIST! Your brothers and sisters are not your enemies, the enemy is people who would exploit you, steal your health, well-being and retirement (which you deserve for years of work and payment into the system) and leave you with shit!

[Critters2]

201. Yes. nt

[lunatica]

202. kick'd and rec'd

At the very least the threat of it needs to happen.

[jwirr]

204. I'm retired so I don't count but if there were ways I could help I would.

[RoccoR5955]

205. K & freakin' R!

What we need in this country is a GENERAL STRIKE. That is the only way that business will listen to WE THE PEOPLE. If we stop producing for them, then, and only then, will they see how much we SHOULD be appreciated by them. If it went on for a few days, they would be begging us to come back to work. A week, and National Guard would be called out in some states. A month, and we might, just might be able to rid ourselves of the corporate albatross hanging on our necks!

[neverforget]

206. Count me in

[earth mom]

207. K & R!

:kick:

[tclambert]

208. Somebody pick a date for the national strike.

Is April 18th too far out? Too Teabaggerish?

May 26th is the anniversary of "The Battle of the Overpass." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Overpass

[ElsewheresDaughter]

209. K&R

[Shaman Omaha]

210. Without a doubt!

Let's shut the country down! Let's stop business enterprise. That's what won the day in Egypt. Let's nationalize the oil industry (have you noticed the steadily, ominously climbing price at the pump?) as a way of warning the Koch Brothers of Koch Oil that ultimately this is OUR nation, not theirs. Make no mistake, we are engaged in a struggle for our existence. America was founded upon resistance to the same forces that are now trying to take control of the nation. Let us also free ourselves from the tyranny of business enterprise. This battle should not be limited to collective bargaining rights for unions. As in the 60s, we now have a chance to move into a post-industrial society. The Koch's hate that. Let's make this nation work for its people, not for the oligarchs.

Solidarity! Let Humanity Rise!

[edhopper]

214. I would

but I don't have a job. At least I can march.

[tilsammans]

215. I'm all over it!

(Jobless since June 2009.)

:patriot:

[bear425]

216. Sign me up n/t

[JeffersonChick]

218. I'm not working, BUT -

I'd be happy to stand around with a sign all day!

[mrs_p]

219. i'm about ready to burst with a baby

but i would try my best...

[DontTreadOnMe]

221. SIGN ME UP!

Time for us to take a firm stand!

[AzDar]

222. Count my family in.

:thumbsup:

[CTyankee]

223. Of course! Hartford? New Haven?

Let me know!!!

[Ysabel]

224. k and r / yes!

[TwentyFive]

225. Yes. Ultra Rich are destroying our Families, Planet, Freedom, Jobs and Community. STOP THEM!!!

The rich have kept us quiet and docile while slowly taking away everything. But our numbers make up a force to be feared.

[callous taoboy]

227. K AND ARRRRRRRR....

[Honeycombe8]

228. It's time to take a stand. Never thought I'd say that, or act on it.

I'm a moderate. In my 50's. I've never protested in my life. I am cursed with a "I see something in both sides" malady (being the middle child of 5).

But it's time to take a stand. It's time for everyone to choose which side you stand on. I have problems with some unions. I think they have greedy and are partly to blame for their situation. They're nothing like what was intended when unions first started.

BUT....if I have to stand for them or against them, I choose to stand for them. In the end, they protect the middle class worker. No one else does.

It is WRONG to end collective bargaining and bust unions. The GOP's goal is political. Budget, my ass. It's a full-out assault on the middle class for political and monetary purposes.

I stand with the middle class. I AM the middle class.

But I would protest only. I would NOT go on strike. I would get fired. It would ruin my life, and I don't have years to make that up. Besides, my employer has done nothing to deserve a strike by me. I have responsibilities to my employer. I will not harm my bosses, when they haven't done anything directly related (they are probably mostly Republicans, though).

For non-union people to strike because of an attack against unions, that's sort of like blowing up a building with some Americans in it because some OTHER Americans killed your family.

[chervilant]

229. K&R& hell, yes!

And, our revolution is happening even as we respond to this thread. I look forward to witnessing what happens over the next two weeks.

[howmad1]

231. Already did:

In Phoenix, AZ. Unfortunately, a pretty small crowd. About 500 or so.