Wisconsin Democrats.. Extortion is NOT the same as Boycotts!

You are right it is not the same as a boycott. Remember the Union attacks on Walmart and it seems that a Union Boycott is a badge of honor. I would love to know what companies they are going after and I will support those companies. To see how Unions really support each other just drive through the parking lot of a GM plant. A majority of the vehicles you see the employees driving were made by non union companies and a large number of the union made vehicles were made by competitors.

Really, Ted, you have "no beef with the people who are choosing to not do business with any company for whatever reason they choose"? Why then did you call them "mindless minions" before writing that...lol? I think "extortion" is one of those words that is overused and misused. I'm going to play the "devil's advocate" here, although, unlike you, I don't think union leaders or members are necessarily "the devil"; I don't think there's anything illegal about what they're doing. Let's put it this way: they could simply call for the boycott and hope enough people followed their lead to make a difference and leave it at that. If someone donated to Walker's campaign the damage was done and can't be undone. However, they're apparently not doing that, they're giving these businesses a second chance and all they have to do is denounce Walker to have the boycott against them called off. I've heard many from Wisconsin who had supported Walker have already done just that and have said they didn't expect him to do what he's doing. Many have said, at last according to what I've seen and read, they wouldn't vote for him if they were given another opportunity. All the business spokespersons have to do is say something like, "We're sorry we donated to Governor Walker's campaign and don't agree with all his actions. We value the business of union employees and their families and friends." I guess we'll have to agree to disagree because what you see as giving them ultimatums I see as giving them another chance. Annie

yes it is very.

I would be ashamed to be a fire fighter or police officer or teacher today. What horrid behavior. You're right. There is a huge difference between boycotts and extortion.