In The USA: the Next Revolution

[Sergeant T]

A little better coverage in The Seattle Times. That picture embedded in the story is worth 10,000 words. Curious thing is that both unions, the current one and the one the terminal operator wants to bring in, are under AFL-CIO. Going to set a bad precedent if no charges are filed above and beyond the initial arrests.

[Bill Moore]

Our nation has a long history of violent labor protests, often initiated by unions, but with the mood of the country nation wide I can see this spreading if it is not effectively suppressed. I also can't help but wonder if some folks in the White House aren't cheering this on to achieve political objectives.

[motorfirebox]

Union violence nowadays is particularly problematic because it's a sign of weakening power, not increasing power. With higher union membership, there would be less incitement to violence because those who would benefit from union activities would be able to achieve their goals through non-violent means. But union membership, as I understand it, is down and shrinking, which leads to violence because those goals can't be met.

[Marc]

Our nation has a long history of violent labor protests, often initiated by unions, but with the mood of the country nation wide I can see this spreading if it is not effectively suppressed. I also can't help but wonder if some folks in the White House aren't cheering this on to achieve political objectives.

Why would some folks in the White House cheer this on and how would they achieve their political objectives by doing that?

[AdamG]

Why would some folks in the White House cheer this on and how would they achieve their political objectives by doing that?

I'll play : 1) to ensure that they stay in power and 2) mobilize and energize an active power base that can be used to counter a perceived threat (in this case, the "Tea Party").