TRUTH FAIRY: L.A. Mayor, L.A. Times Attempt to Expose the Horrors of Prop 32

[Omaha Steve]

http://wepartypatriots.com/wp/2012/08/22/truth-fairy-l-a-mayor-l-a-times-attempt-to-expose-the-horrors-of-prop-32/



On the surface, California’s Prop 32 looks like a mild reform intended to combat “special interest” money in politics. Upon further review, it is disturbingly anti-union and wildly ideological as it creates loopholes for political action by corporate raiders while preventing unions from using member dues for the same purposes.

This wolf is 100%, machine-made sheep’s clothing, so well disguised that a recent Sacramento Bee poll put 55 percent of Californians in its corner already. With the clock ticking toward November it will take a massive re-information campaign to let the state’s voters know that what they are really voting for: enhanced corporate favoritism.

Thankfully, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has entered the Prop 32 condemnation conglomerate. After learning that his name and an out-of-context quote were being used by Yes on Prop 32 to make it seem as if he was a Prop 32 supporter, Villaraigosa responded via letter to the law firm stating, “Let me be clear. I adamantly oppose Prop 32”:

“Prop 32 purports to be about ‘stopping special interests.’ In fact, Prop 32 strengthens the power of corporate special interests and Super PACs while silencing the political voice of California’s everyday heroes– such as teachers, firefighters and nurses.”

FULL story at link.

[Omaha Steve]

1. Kick

[Scuba]

2. Kick. Nice ring, too.

[Tick]

3. Screw 32

Corporations don’t use payroll deductions for political purpose. That’s like saying, “we’re going to crack down on counterfeiting by collecting all the 3 dollar bills printed.” Sounds good however, counterfeiters don’t print 3 dollar bills.
It doesn’t stop any corporation from using unlimited profits to contribute to state or local campaigns. And the Supreme Court already confirmed that Corporations have the same rights as individuals and therefore, can contribute unlimited funds to any campaign.
Labor rights aren’t etched in stone. They were won through politics and collective bargaining. So if you’re the 99% that have to work for a living say, “good bye” to; vacation leave, health insurance, 8 hour work day, minimum wage, work place health and safety laws, overtime pay, unemployment, child labor laws, meal breaks, nurse patient ratios just to name a few.