Is anyone else getting really sick of the teachers unions radio ad -THREAD?

[410001661]

I'm about to expand your world exponentially... are you ready?

There are more than two binary, political ideologies.

It's about the contemptuous lack of respect you're exhibiting to other forum members, myself, and OOD in general -- that's why you've received (and will continue to receive) demerits. Play by the Forum's rules, or get out. We can also modify your account to deny you access to the off-topic section, if politics and philosophy are too much for you.

.....and I think the word you were looking for is bifurcated......there is more than two bifurcated ideologies. I fail to grasp how one would reference binary to a political ideology when by definition it is something made of two things or parts specifically. A political ideology is made up of many different factors, opinions and ideas and in some cases dogmatic beliefs.

[Sharon]

You can be nice to the teachers and hate their union.

Thank you Fox

[trimmer21]

You can be nice to the teachers and hate their union.

I sure remember what it felt like when everybody and their uncle were peeing all over autoworkers and the Union when GM pulled the plug and took 100,000 Canadian jobs to Mexico. It was wrong then and it's just as wrong with teachers,now.

[410001661]

I sure remember what it felt like when everybody and their uncle were peeing all over autoworkers and the Union when GM pulled the plug and took 100,000 Canadian jobs to Mexico. It was wrong then and it's just as wrong with teachers,now.

I do not remember a time, or at least I have never been upset with private sector unions. If the union can squeeze GM for better wages and/or better benefits then go for it, but there is a point where GM reaches that line in the sand and says enough is enough packs up and moves those jobs to Mexico. IMHO the union failed it's workers - it failed to see the delicate balance of profitability, a healthy, happy & productive work force, and ROI.

Public sector unions (Teachers Union) do not have this fear - they can push all they want because there are no repercussions other than a lengthy strike.

[greatwhite]

Seen enough companies close or move because of unions.

I do not remember a time, or at least I have never been upset with private sector unions. If the union can squeeze GM for better wages and/or better benefits then go for it, but there is a point where GM reaches that line in the sand and says enough is enough packs up and moves those jobs to Mexico. IMHO the union failed it's workers - it failed to see the delicate balance of profitability, a healthy, happy & productive work force, and ROI.

Public sector unions (Teachers Union) do not have this fear - they can push all they want because there are no repercussions other than a lengthy strike.

[smitty55]

What's with this talk about demerit points? First I've heard of it. Where does one find them? Tks

[canadaman30]

What's with this talk about demerit points? First I've heard of it. Where does one find them? Tks

Not sure I think I lost some when I was 18 in my first muscle car..

[sawbill]

What's with this talk about demerit points? First I've heard of it. Where does one find them? Tks

Call admin or a fellow member something nasty and the points will find you. Kinda handy in a way, you don't have to leave the house or go shopping for them.

[Fox]

I sure remember what it felt like when everybody and their uncle were peeing all over autoworkers and the Union when GM pulled the plug and took 100,000 Canadian jobs to Mexico. It was wrong then and it's just as wrong with teachers,now.

Lots of my family lives in Oshawa and worked making cars, they all slowly trickled out because they saw what the union was doing. When you have a janitor making $42/hr with 8 weeks of holidays due to seniority it is really difficult to continue to run a business.

[MeghanOOD]

.....and I think the word you were looking for is bifurcated......there is more than two bifurcated ideologies. I fail to grasp how one would reference binary to a political ideology when by definition it is something made of two things or parts specifically. A political ideology is made up of many different factors, opinions and ideas and in some cases dogmatic beliefs.

No, I'm good with my word choice. Thanks though.