Quote Originally Posted by Nord Jim View Post
Although I do know that unions can use tactics that could be described as "strong-arm," in my experience, they pale in comparison with what the corporations will do on the opposite side. Besides that, it's not a fair fight. Management holds a person's job in the balance. What does the union have to compare with that? That's why fair labor practices have always regulated mostly on the side of labor. Management actually needs very little protection. They already hold most of the cards, and as I know from sad personal experience, they're not afraid to use them. And I was management!

In my opinion, the Republican Party abandoned its principles a couple decades ago. That's what it's all about. If they became what they once were, I'd be happy to go back. The Democrats are far from a comfortable fit for me. But I'm not holding my breath. Nothing I see indicates that the GOP is suddenly going back to defense of personal liberty, small government, and fiscal responsibility.

There was no "ideal candidate" for the GOP this time around. They drove the country into a very deep ditch, and were bound to get spanked. Personally, I think McCain was the only candidate they had who could possibly have made a race of it.

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Jim,
Our experiences on this issue are from completely different sides of the track. Your experience is that of a large corporation, mine is that of small business. By trying to pass a legislation that may curb the stuff you are speaking of, it will impact many small businesses in a negative way. I think that a solution may be out there, but EFCA is not it.

I had to laugh at the statement of the GOP going back to its roots, especially the smaller government part. The big D party it definately not that. I have enjoyed the debate, but in the end I think we must agree to disagree.