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Scuba

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3. After the election, if Diebold wins....

Reply to Zorra (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 19, 2012, 06:17 PM

Apr 2012

... right now we have a chance to win a Democratic majority in the House and keep/strenghten our majority in the Senate, plus the Presidency. If we win that, then real, positive change will occur.

A general strike in May greatly undermines the possibility of that happening (not to mention ruining our chances of ousting Scott Walker here in Wisconsin June 6).

I can so no real benefit coming from a general strike. The risk/reward analysis on this seems pretty obvious to me.

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I can't support a general strike at this point in time.... Scuba Apr 2012 #1

When could you support a general strike? nt Zorra Apr 2012 #2

After the election, if Diebold wins.... Scuba Apr 2012 #3

Yeah, I truly wish I could have faith in that. Zorra Apr 2012 #4

I can certainly understand your frustration.... Scuba Apr 2012 #5

Well, (essentially) 59 Dems to 41 republicans is Zorra Apr 2012 #6

Thanks. Yes, we have the same goals, and share many of the same ideas about.... Scuba Apr 2012 #7

I am glad this post finally made it to the Greatest Page. truedelphi Apr 2012 #8

One small detail I feel the need to point out - you say: truedelphi Apr 2012 #9