Snyder Fooled Me, But They Don’t

Four years ago I got a lot of grief from my fellow Democrats for making a comment to the effect that Rick Snyder seemed to be a decent guy. I thought he was – until now. What he has done to promote the closed door deal to make Michigan a right to work (for less) state is as cowardly as it is undemocratic. He and his fellow Republicans in crime deserve our scorn and should have to look over their shoulders every time they step out of the country club.  But this is not a personal thing. Rick Snyder has only joined the ranks of many Republican governors bought and sold by the Koch brothers and their corporate demons. Synder has only distinguished himself as a particularly cowardly one, that’s all.

There are some who say that the right to work (for less) law was just a payback for the union’s support of Manny Maroun’s bid to get his bridge, or the collective bargaining referendum. Maybe he is that small of a man, who can say at this point? However, this cowardly act is really part of the broader attempt by corporate America to end the American dream, and turn our country into one big plantation. By defunding the Unions these Plutarchs eliminate the only substantive obstacle to buying elections and eliminating living wages. Without unions there will be no middle class.

I have to admit that Snyder fooled me, but the real powers behind his treachery don’t. No, this is not personal, but it is policy – which is all the more reason to take to the streets and defend your rights. See you in the streets…