Open Thread – Brian Visits Trumka
I can’t say that Brian has met Richard Trumka, because they’ve actually met before. In 2010 when Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO came to Alaska to march in solidarity with UniteHERE to protest bad and illegal treatment of Alaska hotel workers by Remington Management, an Outside corporation in Texas, I (and Brian) had the pleasure of meeting him.
This summer, Mudflatter thatcrowwoman reunited the pair.
“The AFL-CIO hosted a reception for the NEA Delegate Assembly one evening, so I introduced myself and Brian after Richard Trumka welcomed everyone. We thanked him for his leadership and advocacy, and especially for his words about racism before the 2008 election.
“We spoke for maybe 5 minutes and he suggested the photo with him holding Brian. When I asked for a hug, oh my goodness! THAT’S a HUG! His smile and joie de vivre are as magnetic and genuine as our President Obama’s.”
Very crooked NY state senator Pedro Espada has finally admitted his (well-known) guilt:
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/road-pedro-espada-article-1.1182353
His brazen disregard for his constituents, as well as for truth, made me ill. Some (few) Democrats are every bit as corrupt as their Republican brethren.
In other news, Arlen Specter has died at 82:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/arlen-specter-dies-he-was-pennsylvanias-longest-serving-senator/2012/10/14/4b428a96-c5dc-11df-94e1-c5afa35a9e59_story.html?hpid=z1
One of Wisconsin guv Snott Walker’s former associates is found guilty of stealing pesos from veterans and another pleads guilty to being a bad person. Two down,a whole freakin’ bunch more to go. Yippee!
RWNJ Rep. Jason Chaffetz,who along with the right’s numero uno witch-hunting czar,Darrell Issa have been grilling the Obie administration on the consulate attack in Libya. Basically all they are doing is trying to score political points. The security officer in charge said he has been trying to increase security and higher ups would not go along. Now Chaffetz finally admitted that rethugs in congress CUT funds for embassy security to save a few bucks. I wonder who should be forced to answer questions about security failures?
http://www.debatepolitics.com/general-political-discussion/139106-jason-chaffetz-admits-house-gop-cut-funding-embassy-security-you-have-priori.html This disgusting tool was on Hannity last night arguing with Juan Williams about Biden lying about whether the consulate raid was a terrorist act. No mention of the fact that rethugs have cut security spending at least twice since they took over congress. What a pos!
(((TCW!)))
http://www.adn.com/2012/10/11/2657808/inuit-quarter-pamyuas-latest-album.html
an addition to your musical library ,
with love from Alaskan Mudpup and former union member, Pi
Oops. I Misspoke, AKM. The NEA REPRESENTATIVE Assembly was this summer. FEA’s Delegate Assembly is coming up next week. Brian and I will be there, also, too.
Richard Trumka. Here’s the 2008 speech that still fills my heart:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QIGJTHdH50
While we’re at it, maybe we should take a look at this one and ask ourselves, “Have I done my part to keep the dream of hope and change alive and well?”
We Are the ones we’ve been waiting for, sisters and brothers.
Yes We Can
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsV2O4fCgjk
L’Chaim!
L’Shalom,
thatcrowwoman
A thrill reflected in all 3 of those great smiles. n
I am still getting survey calls. I have decided to “push” different buttons. I have changed my race, religion, and have served in the Military. Sooooo much for POLLS!!!!!!!!
Bless you LL.
LMAO