Comments on: Whats Coming…

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:31:04 +0000

#11: “That’s why right wing talk radio does so well; they do have a very large audience.That’s why right wing talk radio does so well; they do have a very large audience.”

Hmm, they *USED* to have a large audience. Not anymore. Or, people don’t believe what the right-wing talkradio nuts say.
The outcome of the election speaks volumes. The power of talkradio is over.

As far as the CA labor law is concerned, it is my understanding that a lot of other states have similar laws. I live in CA and therefore care about CA laws.
And last I looked, this blog covers Orange County, California, so it doesn’t matter here if the laws are different wherever Mr. Crowley lives.
And further, it was *you* who claimed that “a boss can fire whoever he wants.” Assuming that your handle indicates that you are a High School teacher in Santa Ana, I would expect a teacher to not perpetuate things that are false, at least where the person teaches…

By: Sweetelle

Sweetelle — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:18:53 +0000

This is unoriginal, Crowley. Back when Bush Deux was elected the second time, I recall a similar attempt at humor. Wasn’t especially funny then, either, even when my political leanings probably aligned with that of the jester…

I recommend you check out some books on leadership. Real leaders have the ability to minimize the impact of difficult times on their employees. A real leader would take the biggest pay cut and apportion the other losses, IF THEY PROVED TO BE REALITY, among everyone.

Remember the sacrifices Americans made during WW2? When everyone pitches in, miracles can be accomplished. Give it a little time, Terry. Have a little faith. I don’t think it’s going to be as horrifying as you conjecture…

By: SAHS Teacher

SAHS Teacher — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:04:22 +0000

Joe, That’s why right wing talk radio does so well; they do have a very large audience. I’m always a little saddened when I discover a friend or a relative (my older sister), accepts their portrayal of the news.

Thanks for posting the California code relevent to the posting, but I don’t believe Mr. Crowly lives in California anymore. I’m under the understanding that we have here laws more protective of labor than do many other states.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:36:35 +0000

And California Code 1101:
“1101. No employer shall make, adopt, or enforce any rule, regulation, or policy:
(a) Forbidding or preventing employees from engaging or participating in politics or from becoming candidates for public office.
(b) Controlling or directing, or tending to control or direct the political activities or affiliations of employees.”

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:33:38 +0000

#5:
California Labor Code:
“1102. No employer shall coerce or influence or attempt to coerce or influence his employees through or by means of threat of discharge or loss of employment to adopt or follow or refrain from adopting or following any particular course or line of political action or political activity.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:19:20 +0000

#5: “Terry does represent the feelings of a significant number of Americans”

I beg to differ. If anything, he represents the right-wing talk-radio nuts, the “swift-boat” nuts.
The majority of Americans, even the majority of the people who didn’t vote for the President-elect, doesn’t like this radical right-wing view.
The election has shown that the right-wing nuts are a dying breed. And good riddance.

By: Terry Crowley

Terry Crowley — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:36:41 +0000

Mighty Fine last I heard!

Lets hear the leftist chorus!

Unity! (agree with me!)
Change!(ummmmm)
Diversity! (of appearance. ideas, not so much.)

Teacher: Thank you. You know, I went off the road a few weeks ago south of nowhere and Fresno, and the only car to stop had a NARAL sticker. Good people can disagree. But when you have to deal with people who treat those who disagree with them as evil, I am disposed NOT to giving them any benefit of good intentions. Ever. No, not ever Vern.

By: Rintrah

Rintrah — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:53:10 +0000

O yes what a wonderful chorus the right wing makes, all on the same note and constant. Disguised racism I call it, how about that? Pathetic minging pluralism, our rainbow future. I prefer payback.
And how is your brother Aleister doing, Crowley?

By: SAHS Teacher

SAHS Teacher — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:50:34 +0000

Art … (an’ everyone else): as much as many of us might disagree with Terry’s opinions, Terry does represent the feelings of a significant number of Americans, and it is important we know how they feel — we do all have to live and work together in this country. One should voice a strong, reasoned disagreement with him if inclined, but not denigrate or ridicule his character so as to drive out of OrangeJuice. We need Terry’s voice here, just as we need Vern’s, Sean’s and everyone between ‘em to get the full chorus of our country and community. What makes OJB special is there ain’t no one preachin’ choir here.

And I believe in the absence of a bargained labor contract, a boss can fire whoever he wants, s’long as it isn’t because of race, ethnicity, or gender.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:48:58 +0000

Oh, and no CFO of a company that size would know which car belongs to which employee, anyway.
So, again, this is a complete piece of bull.
When will Terry post something that is not some right-wing nut BS???

By: tmare

tmare — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:42:56 +0000

Are you saying that you were going to keep the six employees if McCain became President? Or that just the mere thought of McCain as President suddenly would have improved your business? Were you doing well before Obama became the President-Elect? It’s amazing how little responsibility Republicans want to take for the mess we are in, yet they are so ready to apply blame even before the man has even taken office.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:50:58 +0000

And the fear-mongering by right-wing nuts continues.
In case you didn’t know, laying off people for their political views would be illegal.
No business executive would a) ever write such an email, and b) ever do layoffs based on political views.
Geez, how low will the right-wing nuts go?