Striking Union Workers Hurl Racial Epithets

[Green Hornet]

LONGVIEW, Wash. -- The Port of Longview is quiet Friday after a violent Longshore union action the day before that damaged property and a grain train at the EGT terminal.
At least 500 Longshoremen stormed the gates, restrained private security guards and dumped grain. The ILWU insists that it control the grain terminal jobs that have been given to another union.
Longshore workers back at Port of Seattle after one-day walkout | KING5.com Seattle

What is it with these unions? Above the law?

 

[The T]

Say it aint so!

Union thugs pissed that because they were stupid and greedy got replaced by ANOTHER AMERICAN WHO NEEDED A JOB deserve what they get.

They are the same sort of idiots that belive that business exists ONLY to give people jobs and nothing else and they deserve ALL the jobs.

 

[freedombecki]

I would have to agree that bigotry has no boundaries when it is expressed from Republican or Democratic
side of the fence, and all groups in between. Bigotry comes in all colors also, that is a fact, but we expect
an exaggerated form of racism from the South and Oklahoma.

Picking a winner, are ya?

/couldn't resist.

 

[J.E.D]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

Bigotry and racism have no political boundaries, folks. The partisans here who like to consistently pin this behavior on Republicans, conservatives, and the tea party crowd ought to open their eyes and wise up.

You may not have wherever you're living. That doesn't mean that there are more people from the south that are not racist. I was born and raised in TX. I have lived in CT for the last 15 years. I rarely hear the word "******" around here. Down in TX, I heard it all the time. Whenever I visit TX, I hear it some more.

I'm not saying that there are no racists up north or no racist Dems. But from my experience, it is more prevalent down south. By the way, how do you know the union workers are all Dems?

I live in Fla. I never hear the N word. Unless it is a black who uses it then they say "we use it with affection" I just smile and nod. Can you tell us why all the major race riots happen to take place in liberalland? HUH?

And I heard it all the time in TX from white people using it in a derogatory manner. Race riots in liberalland? Drop the ridiculous rhetoric and assumptions.

 

[Green Hornet]

You may not have wherever you're living. That doesn't mean that there are more people from the south that are not racist. I was born and raised in TX. I have lived in CT for the last 15 years. I rarely hear the word "******" around here. Down in TX, I heard it all the time. Whenever I visit TX, I hear it some more.

I'm not saying that there are no racists up north or no racist Dems. But from my experience, it is more prevalent down south. By the way, how do you know the union workers are all Dems?

I live in Fla. I never hear the N word. Unless it is a black who uses it then they say "we use it with affection" I just smile and nod. Can you tell us why all the major race riots happen to take place in liberalland? HUH?

And I heard it all the time in TX from white people using it in a derogatory manner. Race riots in liberalland? Drop the ridiculous rhetoric and assumptions.

I think this reflects on the people you hang around with.

 

[oracle]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

Bigotry and racism have no political boundaries, folks. The partisans here who like to consistently pin this behavior on Republicans, conservatives, and the tea party crowd ought to open their eyes and wise up.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Police say union supporters have directed racial slurs and racist symbols at replacement workers and security personnel outside an American Crystal Sugar plant in North Dakota.

Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker says there have been racial statements made to security people outside of the company's Hillsboro facility. He says he recently saw a monkey-like figure hanging from a noose attached to a large inflatable rat outside the plant. He says it was removed the next day.

The Grand Forks Herald reported Tuesday (AMERICAN CRYSTAL LOCKOUT: Tensions high on the picket line | Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, North Dakota) that many of the replacement workers are from Southern states, and some are minorities.

Union representative Mark Froemke calls the behavior "totally unacceptable" and says the union will not tolerate racism.

About 1,300 union workers have been locked out for six weeks in a labor dispute.

Police confirm racial incidents at sugar plant - Houston Chronicle

Unlike you guys, blacks don't trust whites on either side of the fence. Don't kid yourself. In fact, Illinois is rated as the most racist state in the country. The difference between the north and south is political correctness.

 

[oracle]

Say it aint so!

Union thugs pissed that because they were stupid and greedy got replaced by ANOTHER AMERICAN WHO NEEDED A JOB deserve what they get.

What do you mean by "stupid and greedy?" Can you document that accusation with facts and figures or is it just something you were told by the unholy trinity of Beck, Limbaugh and Hannity?

A "replacement worker" is better known as a scab and the introduction of scabs is the primary cause of violence in labor conflicts.

What you don't understand is once a union is busted by the introduction of scab labor, which is compensated at a reduced hourly wage, the unprotected scab workers are at the mercy of the company, a circumstance they, themselves, have created by their willingness to nudge union workers out of their jobs. They will soon learn that whatever wage they started with will soon be trimmed at company discretion, their jobs will get harder and harder, and if they don't like it they will quickly see that scabs can be scabbed a lot easier than can organized union workers.

The ultimate effect of scab labor is reduced wages and widespread elimination of all benefits and worker protections.

The bottom line is unions have thorns but in the long run they are the bedrock of the middle class

Aw, boo hoo! fuck a union faggot! You bitches thought you were better than the average worker, when times were good...then scott walker hit. Now we're supposed to be a united front? Fuck you AND the horse you rode in on. There was a time where you wouldn't let a regular worker eat the peanuts from your shit, much less help him get a foothold in your precious union. It was like some secret club or something. You dickheads blocked out people who just wanted to be able to have a life they could be proud of (like you had). But they weren't good enough in your eyes. Well now the other shoe has dropped, by your own hand no less. What could have been stronger with those "*******" at your side is now being toppled by those "*******" you shunned, because what they'll get for regular labor, is more than they got elsewhere and it's all thanks to YOU! You didn't protect the "*******" so they don't protect you. The worm has turned.

 

[oracle]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

Bigotry and racism have no political boundaries, folks. The partisans here who like to consistently pin this behavior on Republicans, conservatives, and the tea party crowd ought to open their eyes and wise up.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Police say union supporters have directed racial slurs and racist symbols at replacement workers and security personnel outside an American Crystal Sugar plant in North Dakota.

Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker says there have been racial statements made to security people outside of the company's Hillsboro facility. He says he recently saw a monkey-like figure hanging from a noose attached to a large inflatable rat outside the plant. He says it was removed the next day.

The Grand Forks Herald reported Tuesday (AMERICAN CRYSTAL LOCKOUT: Tensions high on the picket line | Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, North Dakota) that many of the replacement workers are from Southern states, and some are minorities.

Union representative Mark Froemke calls the behavior "totally unacceptable" and says the union will not tolerate racism.

About 1,300 union workers have been locked out for six weeks in a labor dispute.

Police confirm racial incidents at sugar plant - Houston Chronicle

This just in: Nearly all red necks are racist AND Republican, holy shit!

Not all republicans are racist, but "ALL" racists are republican...Even the union ones.

 

[oracle]

i grew up in the city of boston and lived there my entire life until i moved to charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south i have never heard the word ****** used more than i did from those good ole union democrats back in massachusetts.

Bigotry and racism have no political boundaries, folks. The partisans here who like to consistently pin this behavior on republicans, conservatives, and the tea party crowd ought to open their eyes and wise up.

this just in: Nearly all red necks are racist and republican, holy shit!

............barney frank is a faggot !!!!

Yes he is, but he's still a cool dude.

 

[westwall]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

[...]

The use of racial epithets in casual conversation or as a component of gratuitous "hate" speech is unjustifiable. But in situations where a murderous level of violence has been provoked, such as when a union picket line has been breached by scab labor, to focus on the use of rudely offensive language is simply naive.

The labor situation here in the U.S. has been relatively peaceful in recent years, mainly because the economy has been stable and employment has been high. But the present situation is moving closer and closer to what existed in the days when corporations commonly resisted the formation of unions by introducing scab labor in shops where unions were being organized.

Corporations often hired gangs of "strikebreakers" (goons) to combat union resistance and people were killed or seriously injured in the many violent encounters that took place, some of which required intervention by the Army. So this politically correct hand-wringing over some racial insults directed at a bunch of imported scabs in Boston is like complaining about a little rain shower when a dam could be getting ready to burst.

Those who have an interest in the labor movement and would like a better understanding of its history are urged to use the following link to view an interesting chronology of events.

An Eclectic List of Events in U.S. Labor History

So you advocate the use of violence against innocent people going to work?

 

[Salt Jones]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

Bigotry and racism have no political boundaries, folks. The partisans here who like to consistently pin this behavior on Republicans, conservatives, and the tea party crowd ought to open their eyes and wise up.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Police say union supporters have directed racial slurs and racist symbols at replacement workers and security personnel outside an American Crystal Sugar plant in North Dakota.

Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker says there have been racial statements made to security people outside of the company's Hillsboro facility. He says he recently saw a monkey-like figure hanging from a noose attached to a large inflatable rat outside the plant. He says it was removed the next day.

The Grand Forks Herald reported Tuesday (AMERICAN CRYSTAL LOCKOUT: Tensions high on the picket line | Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, North Dakota) that many of the replacement workers are from Southern states, and some are minorities.

Union representative Mark Froemke calls the behavior "totally unacceptable" and says the union will not tolerate racism.

About 1,300 union workers have been locked out for six weeks in a labor dispute.

Police confirm racial incidents at sugar plant - Houston Chronicle

White people are white people, what do you expect?

 

[Salt Jones]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

Bigotry and racism have no political boundaries, folks. The partisans here who like to consistently pin this behavior on Republicans, conservatives, and the tea party crowd ought to open their eyes and wise up.

You may not have wherever you're living. That doesn't mean that there are more people from the south that are not racist. I was born and raised in TX. I have lived in CT for the last 15 years. I rarely hear the word "******" around here. Down in TX, I heard it all the time. Whenever I visit TX, I hear it some more.

I'm not saying that there are no racists up north or no racist Dems. But from my experience, it is more prevalent down south. By the way, how do you know the union workers are all Dems?

I live in Fla. I never hear the N word. Unless it is a black who uses it then they say "we use it with affection" I just smile and nod. Can you tell us why all the major race riots happen to take place in liberalland? HUH?

Do you not study American History? This seems to be a running theme with you tea party people.

 

[oracle]

So the far left have been calling the Tea party raciest since it started.. So, what do they think of this hmm I am sure some will make excuses for them!

I don't. I know party affiliation doesn't make you less of a Bigot. In fact I don't trust most of you any farther than I can throw you. My wife is white. Her family is democrat. They didn't speak to her for seven years, just for "DATING" me. When they finally DID open a channel, they chastised HER, for her disloyalty. I've still never met them in person, because it's forbidden by her mother. I never make excuses for white people, for they have none.

 

[westwall]

So the far left have been calling the Tea party raciest since it started.. So, what do they think of this hmm I am sure some will make excuses for them!

I don't. I know party affiliation doesn't make you less of a Bigot. In fact I don't trust most of you any farther than I can throw you. My wife is white. Her family is democrat. They didn't speak to her for seven years, just for "DATING" me. When they finally DID open a channel, they chastised HER, for her disloyalty. I've still never met them in person, because it's forbidden by her mother. I never make excuses for white people, for they have none.

Yeah, just like black people have no reason.....


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72b5UupN-Nw]African American singer Jill Scott doesn't like interracial dating - YouTube[/ame]

 

[oracle]

So the far left have been calling the Tea party raciest since it started.. So, what do they think of this hmm I am sure some will make excuses for them!

who ever stated that liberals were not racists?

I did. Liberals aren't racist. racists are racist. A liberal wouldn't look down on skin, gender, demographic, or region. Racists look for any of that to justify hatred. Party has no bearing. Remember, the democrats used to be known as the party of the kkk. Apparently, the apple didn't fall that far from the tree.

 

[The T]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

[...]

The use of racial epithets in casual conversation or as a component of gratuitous "hate" speech is unjustifiable. But in situations where a murderous level of violence has been provoked, such as when a union picket line has been breached by scab labor, to focus on the use of rudely offensive language is simply naive.

The labor situation here in the U.S. has been relatively peaceful in recent years, mainly because the economy has been stable and employment has been high. But the present situation is moving closer and closer to what existed in the days when corporations commonly resisted the formation of unions by introducing scab labor in shops where unions were being organized.

Corporations often hired gangs of "strikebreakers" (goons) to combat union resistance and people were killed or seriously injured in the many violent encounters that took place, some of which required intervention by the Army. So this politically correct hand-wringing over some racial insults directed at a bunch of imported scabs in Boston is like complaining about a little rain shower when a dam could be getting ready to burst.

Those who have an interest in the labor movement and would like a better understanding of its history are urged to use the following link to view an interesting chronology of events.

An Eclectic List of Events in U.S. Labor History

So you advocate the use of violence against innocent people going to work?

A few on here seem to be going out of thier way to justify it aren't they?

 

[Tank]

I never call a black person a ******, they always freak out.

 

[oracle]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

Bigotry and racism have no political boundaries, folks. The partisans here who like to consistently pin this behavior on Republicans, conservatives, and the tea party crowd ought to open their eyes and wise up.

You may not have wherever you're living. That doesn't mean that there are more people from the south that are not racist. I was born and raised in TX. I have lived in CT for the last 15 years. I rarely hear the word "******" around here. Down in TX, I heard it all the time. Whenever I visit TX, I hear it some more.

I'm not saying that there are no racists up north or no racist Dems. But from my experience, it is more prevalent down south. By the way, how do you know the union workers are all Dems?

They weren't.

 

[oracle]

My friends and I call each other ******* all the time.

Maybe in your case, it's the most appropriate name.

 

[asterism]

I grew up in the city of Boston and lived there my entire life until I moved to Charlotte four years ago. I've stated more than once on this forum, in discussions relating to racism and bigotry, that since living in the south I have never heard the word ****** used more than I did from those good ole union Democrats back in Massachusetts.

[...]

The use of racial epithets in casual conversation or as a component of gratuitous "hate" speech is unjustifiable. But in situations where a murderous level of violence has been provoked, such as when a union picket line has been breached by scab labor, to focus on the use of rudely offensive language is simply naive.

The labor situation here in the U.S. has been relatively peaceful in recent years, mainly because the economy has been stable and employment has been high. But the present situation is moving closer and closer to what existed in the days when corporations commonly resisted the formation of unions by introducing scab labor in shops where unions were being organized.

Corporations often hired gangs of "strikebreakers" (goons) to combat union resistance and people were killed or seriously injured in the many violent encounters that took place, some of which required intervention by the Army. So this politically correct hand-wringing over some racial insults directed at a bunch of imported scabs in Boston is like complaining about a little rain shower when a dam could be getting ready to burst.

Those who have an interest in the labor movement and would like a better understanding of its history are urged to use the following link to view an interesting chronology of events.

An Eclectic List of Events in U.S. Labor History

A murderous level of violence has been provoked?

You're honestly saying that it's fine for scum to attack people simply for going to work?