It’s definitely possible and I know that the UAW in particular has improved. Did you listen to the NUMMI episode of This American Life?

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That’s good to know, but looking at the history of the biggest private sector unions like the UAW, you see that a strong local abusing the grievance process can bring production to a standstill through labor stoppages and slow downs. The good thing about private sector unions though is that you have to balance the…

Exactly. There’s a lot of blame to go around, including the corruption that pervades many labor unions, and the idea that union membership means that there’s no consequence for poor work or bad behavior (looking at you teachers and police unions!). I agree that organized labor can have a huge positive effect on the…

There’s a lot of blame to go around, including the corruption that pervades many labor unions, and the idea that union membership means that there’s no consequence for poor work or bad behavior (looking at you teachers and police unions!). I agree that organized labor can have a huge positive effect on the middle…

I come here for the politics, not your shitty sports opinions.

I put my first cell phone in the “pants basket” one time. I promptly forgot about it, stood up, pulled up my pants and then felt the phone go through my legs and land directly in my doody. Fuck the pants basket.

And they should rescind the personal foul call on Blount.

Why do you guys keep answering the “why don’t you stick to sports” and “why have you guys turned into a left wing rag” questions. The premise of the questions is dumb and should be ignored.

When I used to live in Red Hook, I loved shopping at Fairway on weekdays when it’s mostly empty. Also, in the last hour that they’re open, it’s 2 for 1 sandwiches at the sandwich counter so you can get dinner and tomorrow’s lunch for 8 bucks.

Why do you keep answering that question?

How long does Torts last in Columbus before he’s run out of town with pitchforks and torches?

I’d be interested in reading a blog about why he decided to look like Vincent Price

I was at a bar and someone ordered a Shipyard Pumkin Ale and the bartender asked him if he wanted the glass rimmed in nutmeg and I guess what I really want to know is how much longer until D-day?

If an when President Trump assumes office, how long until new Attorney General Peter Theil orders all Gizmodo Media Group to perform hard labor for the rest of their natural lives?

Did no one really see it coming that Ken Bone has a shall we say “less than stellar” internet history? Are we as a society no longer allowed to have nice things?

LSU officials have already confirmed that next time they’ll get a mascot with Les Miles on it.

Fairway in Red Hook (on weekdays ONLY) has something to talk with you about.

Did the fear mongering and race baiting done by Republicans over the last several years lead to the rise of Trump? Absolutely. Does that mean that Trump is a conservative who believes in conservative principles like small government and individual rights? Also no.

How do you walk the line between being a good fan and being insufferable?