[ItsAllAboutMeMan] Re: Lansing's After More of Your Rights

 

A while back a nice young man came to the door and gave me a pitch about a new grassroots group he was supporting, who were looking out for the folks the Occupiers call the 99%.  

I gave him some money, and was interested in offering further support.

However, now that I'm on your email list, I have learned it was nothing but an astroturf front for you, the AFL-CIO, an organization I have tremendous contempt for.

At one point I made a special study of the AFL-CIOs role (in coordination with USAID and the CIA) in suppressing indigenous labor unions in other countries, particularly in Latin America.  Just today I read an article that informs me you are still up to your old tricks:  http://www.counterpunch.org/2013/05/10/big-labors-tool-of-empire/. A journalist friend of mine assured me that it isn't just overseas, she saw the same thing happen in El Paso.

Some time after that, I personally witnessed the local affiliate of the AFL-CIO conduct a highly deceptive campaign to gain exclusive representation rights in an agency that previously was made up of a work force that contained a mix of non-union employees and employees represented by 3 different unions.  The organizers listened sympathetically to tales of corruption, cruelty, and a workplace where all the good employees were on anti-depressants, it was such a hostile environment. Relief was promised from these conditions.  

Yet after the successful election, when I attended a shop stewards meeting, where we were told in no uncertain terms that the union would only become involved in cases of individual grievances and negotiations over salary; that the union had been involved in "co-managing" some particularly dysfunctional agencies, and you would never do that again. That was the only reason I had decided to get into bed with the devil, because mafia-like, you offered protection, and clearly you had no intention of actually providing it.  In my years of activism, this is one of my actions I'm most ashamed of; that I made this compromise, even though I knew the character of the people that I was dealing with, and that I was so desperate for respite that I trusted such untrustworthy people.

I certainly would not have given you even the $5 - $20 had you not instructed your canvassers to obscure who you are.  That kind of deceptive practice is certainly not endearing you to the fading number of people here in Michigan that still believe in you. Of course, it's a very small thing compared to how you take union members money, enthusiasm, and votes, and deliver them to politicians like Obama who give them neglect and union-busting in return for their support. Absolutely shameful.  You people have a lot to answer for.  I hope that you will collapse so that you can be replaced by something that actually works for the workers, because I have sadly concluded that you are beyond reform.

On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM, Fran Brennan, Working America <workingamerica@aflcio.org> wrote:

	Leaders in Lansing Don't Want You to Have Paid Sick Days Off of Work Workers across the state go to work each day while sick, having to make the choice of earning a paycheck that day or taking care of themselves or a sick child. Tell Michigan lawmakers to oppose HB 4249 and allow community leaders to pass laws that benefit citizens who work there. Matt, When will enough be enough from our legislature? It's bad enough they trampled on our rights to collectively bargain, continue to cut vital programs we all rely on and take over our communities, but now they want to limit the ability of workers to have paid sick days off from work. Seriously. Extreme lawmakers in Lansing are again letting their rich CEO friends call the shots, and are trying to pass HB 4249, a bill that would prevent any local entity from adopting a law that guarantees paid sick days for its workers. We can't let them get away with another attack on workers. We need you to take action right now, before it's too late. Every day, thousands of Michigan workers go to work while sick, or while having a sick child at home. Some of us are lucky enough to have paid sick days from our employers, but many others don't. That means workers often have to make the choice of earning money for the day, or taking care of themselves or their families. But this law, and its rich corporate backers, would end the discussion of paid sick days before it starts. We have great community leaders across the state who have considered adopting laws to make sure their workers and citizens are healthy and respected. This law would make it impossible for local cities, townships and other local entities to pass laws granting workers paid sick days off from work. Matt, we have to push back. Can you take a minute and send a message now? This bill is moving fast, so we have to act now. Please send a message to vital lawmakers now. With your help, we can win this and stop continued attacks on working families. In solidarity, Fran Brennan Working America
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[ItsAllAboutMeMan] Re: From Evergreen's Provost Michael Zimmerman

 

cripes, you people did nothing for me when I was a student, and nothing ever since, but every time I hear from you, which is often, you're either dunning me for money, or offering me a chance to come back and worship at the shrine.  As if!  Have you no shame?  Why don't you figure out something you can do for alums, and then maybe in appreciation we'll do something for you?

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From Evergreen's Provost Michael Zimmerman The Liberal Arts Dear Alumni Friends, Evergreen was created as an innovative college that promoted the value and transformative power of the liberal arts.  While the College has never wavered from these core principles, we have not always been as intentional as we might be about how we approached them.  The College is currently engaged in several related initiatives that embrace our shared mission and deepen our understanding of what it means to be well educated in the 21st century.  I'd like to tell you about some of the actions being taken on campus and hear your thoughts. As I mentioned to you in a previous note, last academic year the faculty overwhelmingly adopted a curricular package that included increased student advising, an enhanced student orientation program, and a requirement that students must write an annual academic statement reflecting on the educational choices they've made.  Since that vote in November of 2011, we've begun the hard work of implementing all of the interlocking pieces that had been adopted.  I'm delighted to say that the progress we've made has been striking and the results are exciting. In September students experienced the first iteration of our enhanced orientation program.  Two pieces of that program were most encouraging.  First, over the summer every incoming student received a copy of a fabulous book written by Carlotta Walls LaNier (with Lisa Frazier Page) entitled "A Mighty Long Way:  My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School."  Carlotta was one of the "Little Rock Nine," nine students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in September, 1957, and her book tells her powerful story.  Carlotta gave two talks during orientation, one in Olympia and one in Tacoma.  Both venues were jam-packed and it was amazing to see students line up after Carlotta spoke to have a personal word with her and to get their books autographed.  Second, approximately 100 faculty members met with students in small groups during orientation.  Each student/faculty group met three times, for two hours each time, and discussed Carlotta's talk and book, the nature of Evergreen's pedagogy and the meaning of a liberal arts education.  Additionally, working with faculty members, students began to craft the first iteration of their academic statement.  Did these activities make a difference?  There's good evidence to suggest they did.  Faculty and staff members noted a palpable increase in the collective engagement of our incoming class.  Even more striking, student retention for those who participated in orientation was higher than for those who didn't. We also instituted a pilot that lowered the student/faculty ratio in interdisciplinary programs designed for first year students, hoping to build a richer learning environment and enable more concentrated work with faculty than could occur when more students are present.  This change also made a difference.  Not only did more faculty opt to teach first year students than had been the case in recent years but retention in those programs was increased. Two additional activities build on this momentum.  Faculty agreed to spend time in their fall quarter programs discussing how their curricular material fits into a broad liberal arts framework.  Reports I've heard, from both students and faculty, indicate that these discussions were very well received by all participants.  The campus also held an "All-Campus Mentoring Day" in Winter quarter – and we'll hold another one later this spring.  Faculty members hosted fascinating advising sessions and hundreds of students attended.  Take a look at the schedule to see the range of programs offered. Because we are working to build a more intentional campus community that understands and celebrates the liberal arts, we've reached beyond students and faculty in this endeavor.  Members of the College's Board of Trustees and of the Board of Governors for the Evergreen Foundation have agreed to write their own academic statements, explaining how their liberal arts educations served them well in their endeavors since they left college.  Their statements help our students see how the educational choices they make can inform and shape their decisions later.  A good liberal arts education is about teaching students to think critically and holistically, to appreciate differences – in background, in methodology, in perspective --  and to communicate effectively.  The more we focus on this bigger picture, the greater the probability that our students will understand what we value most about an Evergreen education.  And that understanding will serve them well throughout their entire lives. If you have thoughts about any of the initiatives I've described, or if you have other ideas on how we can help our students fully embrace learning, please let me know; drop me a note at provost@evergreen.edu.  I very much look forward to hearing from you. Michael Michael Zimmerman Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Zimmerman

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[ItsAllAboutMeMan] dr pepper and pitbull

 

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Is there something wrong with my computer?  I want to do Dr. Pepper and Putbull contest becaue Dr. Pepper is my favorite drink and Pitbull is named after my favorite breed of dog (does he have any trouble getting into England? I understand they have banned pitbulls there - an absurd thing to do)

but the trouble is I don't see any stems. It is on my page as it appears below -- there is a place for stems, but nothing there, it goes straight to the next part of the form. Please help!

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[ItsAllAboutMeMan] Re: [unOFFICIAL DR DEMENTO CLUB] Kim Jong Un Parody Song (Bulldozer Jones Original Song)

 

Your stuff is usually funny, but I can't get down with this, it just aids the massive propaganda effort to get people behind yet another imperialist war.  Who is the real kinky, freaky, war mongering aggressive killer?  The guy in the White House, Obama, Clinton, Bush, Reagan, call him what you will.

No matter what one thinks about the political leadership of North Korea, it's the people that are suffering from the sanctions, and they would suffer more from the invasion, look at Iraq, Libya, Syria as the templates for that. If the US gave one crap about freedom and justice, they'd be invading Saudi Arabia first - but they don't. It's all about geopolitical positioning, and this is just part of the pivot to the east, and a very dangerous and foolish game.

How about writing a song about the revocation of the war monger's "peace" prize and impeachment, not necessarily in that order?  That would be funny and useful.

I offer three of my own songs in the burgeoning field of Obomba criticism up for consideration:

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10796591

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10712614
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=11672377

They aren't really very funny, but it's hard for me to find much humor in bullying, death, and mayhem.

On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 2:22 PM, edisonmacarthur <mft1234@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Kim Jong Un Parody Song (Bulldozer Jones Original Song)

Free MP3:
http://www.reverbnation.com/bulldozerjones/song/16947910-kim-jong-un-parody-song

Watch video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f3uJvPGmrU

Lyrics:

Should we feel worried, so much to lose?
Who trembles at the news?
People, people, Kim Jong Un says he'll start bombing soon.
He shoots defectors, likes bondage porn,
Digs Michael Jordan, too.
People, people, Kim Jong Un says he'll start bombing soon.
Did plastic surgeons reshape his face?
He swears that it's untrue.
People, people, Kim Jong Un says he'll start bombing soon.
People, people, Kim Jong Un says he'll start bombing soon.

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[ItsAllAboutMeMan] Re: i'm still wondering about this

 

Mike, you have come to the right place for advice.

I advise you to go here:  http://www.talenthouse.com/remix-for-don-goliath

and cast your vote for me.

Because it's the right thing to do. The right thing for you, the right thing for America, the right thing for the galaxy. 

On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Mike Moales <Support@ibemarketing.com> wrote:

I saw this the other day and wanted to get your input.
http://www.warriorplus.com/w/a/0rj1w

This guy used to charge $997.00 to
coach people (Lots who have since become millionaires)

But now he is only charging $27 for the next 24 hours or so


Your thoughts?


I've known him for years, did things with him in Vegas
so I *Know* he is the real deal, but did you?



Take look:
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