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1. #1
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:16 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

   Yvonne Walker, president of SEIU Local 1000, said the union’s membership is 30 percent Republican, and she told Brown, “We take a lot of Republicans to lunch.”

   FIFY Yvonne

2. #2
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:18 pm, paulie said:

   Jerry’s been out to lunch a very long time.

3. #3
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:20 pm, TGC said:

   If a union member takes you to lunch, you are still paying for it…the money used to pay the check just gets laundered (IRS or higher cost of goods) through the Democrat system first.

4. #4
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:22 pm, Paratus said:

   Who’d pick up the check on that luncheon?

5. #5
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:22 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:20 pm, TGC said:

   There is a good reason the Democratic party is tied to organized crime, they are synonymous with one another.

6. #6
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:26 pm, peteee said:

   first seiu takes us to the cleaners, now lunch? wtf?

7. #7
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:27 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

   And let’s not forget, the Democratic party is the party all for Federal Government.

8. #8
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:34 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

   Brown is quickly finding himself in the corner he needs to be to make the necessary changes. His plan to extend the “temporary” tax increases and add another “temporary” sales tax increase via another proposition election is headed in the toilet. Voters just don’t want any tax increases. He will soon have no choice but to start cutting union jobs and it will probably require that bargaining rights be curtailed.

   Assuming that it is true that he ran because he is truly personally embarrassed at being remembered as “Governor Moonbeam” for having started this mess, this may be the only way to fix the problem. God knows Whitman was already selling out long before the election.

   I am hoping that this is one kabuki that will produce the correct results for once.

9. #9
   On April 6th, 2011 at 10:44 pm, Republicanvet said:

   Any Republican taking up this offer deserves the crap sandwich they will be served.

10. #10
    On April 6th, 2011 at 10:53 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Weird dude elected by weird people: Kalifornia.

11. #11
    On April 6th, 2011 at 11:14 pm, right_on said:

    Want to fix the fiscal problem? Easy fix…outlaw unions. Yes, it is that simple.

12. #12
    On April 7th, 2011 at 12:24 am, rocketman said:

    ***
    Do turkeys go to Thanksgiving dinner with the farmer? Should a missionary accept a dinner invitation with a cannibal? How about a bank president having lunch with Ma Barker or Bonnie and Clyde?
    ***
    If a republican accepts an SEIU or Governor Moonbeam command performance–their are either stupid or are RINO’s.
    ***
    You’re toast, Kalifornia.
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

13. #13
    On April 7th, 2011 at 12:33 am, RAH said:

    I am part of that 30% here in California, since I am a teacher, but SEIU should remember that many of those 30% are not there by choice. If there was a choice I think that number would be a little less than 30%, it would probably be about 5%…maybe.

14. #14
    On April 7th, 2011 at 2:48 am, Spliff Menendez said:

    If the SEIU was de-certified, we’d all be better off.

15. #15
    On April 7th, 2011 at 4:07 am, LC said:

    Yvonne Walker, president of SEIU Local 1000, said the union’s membership is 30 percent Republican

    And since CA isn’t a Right to Work State, these “Republicans” have no choice but to give their money to the SEIU if they want to continue working in the public sector.

    So my response is this: so what?

16. #16
    On April 7th, 2011 at 4:13 am, goodforlaughs said:

    I am a registered Republican who happens to belong to seiu. Union membership is a requirement at my hospital. If I had my choice, I wouldn’t belong to any union. I’ve seen them in action, from training to contract negotiations to strikes. I believe it’s good to know what the enemy is up to; keep your friends close and your enemies even closer! Oh, did I mention, I hate my union?

17. #17
    On April 7th, 2011 at 5:57 am, Danceswithdachshunds said:

    The thought of Jerry Brown wooing republicans makes me want to loose my lunch.

18. #18
    On April 7th, 2011 at 7:18 am, Darthnoob said:

    On April 6th, 2011 at 10:20 pm, TGC said:
    If a union member takes you to lunch, you are still paying for it…the money used to pay the check just gets laundered (IRS or higher cost of goods) through the Democrat system first.

    ^ This ^
    and it can’t be repeated often enough. They use our own money against us.

19. #19
    On April 7th, 2011 at 8:13 am, stillontheroad said:

    Maybe Ole Moonbeam can get Rose Bird to cater lunch and have the Solidad Brothers provide the security.

20. #20
    On April 7th, 2011 at 8:53 am, JPinSB said:

    If you accept an offer of a meal from a union member, be assured you’ll be expected to put out.

21. #21
    On April 7th, 2011 at 9:09 am, NotTheMama said:

    Why wouldn’t there be republicans in the unions?

    It’s join the union or find another job. That’s the whole point in WI – Give the non-socialists the opportunity not to fund the socialist’s political agenda.

22. #22
    On April 7th, 2011 at 9:25 am, MarkD said:

    I’d have a food taster.

23. #23
    On April 7th, 2011 at 9:31 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    “If every SEIU member would take a Republican to lunch, maybe we would be in better shape,” Brown said …

    Yeah, I’ve seen “The Godfather”.
    If the SEIU guy goes to the restroom, you’d better hightail it, pronto!

24. #24
    On April 7th, 2011 at 9:59 am, Flyoverman said:

    I think it is a great idea. The Governor should host it at his place. How many seats are available on the mother ship for lunch anyway?

25. #25
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:01 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Jerry Brown Suggests SEIU Take Republicans to Lunch

    And buy them a ‘Happy Meal’!

26. #26
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:05 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On April 7th, 2011 at 9:31 am, Dexter Alarius said:
    Yeah, I’ve seen “The Godfather”.
    If the SEIU guy goes to the restroom, you’d better hightail it, pronto!
    

    Sonny: Hey, listen, I want somebody good – and I mean very good – to plant that gun. I don’t want my brother coming out of that toilet with just his d!&k in his hands, alright?
    Clemenza: The gun’ll be there.

27. #27
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:14 am, TigerLady said:

    “I’ll just have water…and I brought my own.”

28. #28
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:16 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    On April 6th, 2011 at 10:53 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Weird dude elected by weird people: Kalifornia.

    Dude, your from AZ. McCain? Kyl? Napolitano? Need I go on? Life isn’t a comic book.

29. #29
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:17 am, Marshall_Will said:

    rocketman said:
    ***
    Do turkeys go to Thanksgiving dinner with the farmer? Should a missionary accept a dinner invitation with a cannibal? How about a bank president having lunch with Ma Barker or Bonnie and Clyde?

    Lol, did you say ‘to’ lunch or as lunch? We realize to you, it’s all the same but hope you don’t mind if pressed for a tad more.., clarity?

30. #30
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:23 am, Marshall_Will said:

    Pasadena Phil said:

    In no State does my heart go out more than to the long suffering conservatives of CA. Chances are, they’ve lived there for a long, long time. Have businesses and deep ties to the community.

    Unlike W-2 employees, packing up and moving isn’t as straightforward as “finding a new gig on Monster.com”. They’re invested so they tuff it out. Then you wake up one day..?

31. #31
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:33 am, Pasadena Phil said:

    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:23 am, Marshall_Will said:

    Your comment is much appreciated. One of the big fatal mistakes “conservatives” make is to tell people to quit. The worst is Texas, the open borders capital of the world. Here in CA, we have the most effective wall on the border and despite our several sanctuary cities, you cannot win statewide election here advocating amnesty.

    What we need to do next is build a wall between CA and AZ because that is where most of illegals are entering CA from these days.

32. #32
    On April 7th, 2011 at 10:37 am, Dexter Alarius said:

    Weird dude elected by weird people: Kalifornia.

    I’ve heard California referred to as the Breakfast Cereal state: chock full o’ fruits, nuts and flakes.

33. #33
    On April 7th, 2011 at 11:03 am, Danceswithdachshunds said:

    Jerry Brown Suggests SEIU Take Republicans to Lunch
    

    Rogue Cheddar said: And buy them a ‘Happy Meal’!

    As long the republican agrees to kick back the fries and the toy.

34. #34
    On April 7th, 2011 at 11:13 am, Darthnoob said:

    Clutching a book titled “To Serve Republicans Lunch” while screaming

    It’s a cookbook ! It’s a cookbook !

35. #35
    On April 7th, 2011 at 11:18 am, Marshall_Will said:

    Pasadena Phil said:
    What we need to do next is build a wall between CA and AZ because that is where most of illegals are entering CA from these days.

    That is not an entirely ludicrous suggestion! Once proven effective, THEN who will AZ blame?

    I’m working on a motto for the OR Tea Party and favoring, ” ‘Lonely’ ( but never alone! )”

    What unfortunately happens to Blue State Republicans is.., we become isolated. Obviously ( and thankfully ) isolated from The Left! But also from other Conservatives. In many cases, the people we should be arm & arm with ( are also our competitors! )

    You’ve got vendors trying to load you up w/ product, accounts playing shell games, employees fudging time cards and… before you KNOW IT ( it’s Me against The World! )

    Doubt it? ( Go to a Conservatives FUNERAL! ) Yeah, crowd’s pretty ‘thin’. We need to get the Korean dry-cleaner owners, the Russian upholsters, and even the Cambodian NAIL SALON owners on the same freaking page! Don’t think Russians aren’t -conservative- ( try marrying one of their DAUGHTERS! ) First question.., “Are you Orthodox Jew?, No? Nice knowing you kid!”

    It.Can.Be.Done

36. #36
    On April 7th, 2011 at 11:39 am, Marshall_Will said:

    Pasadena Phil,

    Good friend covering All Things Cali!

    You’ll laugh your @$$ off! ( until you cry )

    Prop 21: “Fees For Trees.” NO. State Parks are everyone’s responsibility. An $18 per car tax increase whether we use the parks or not is classic blame shifting for a legislature that connat accept responsibility for their mess. Stealing money from highway travelers used to be called “highway robbery.” Now it’s called “Proposition 21.”

    http://exurbannation.blogspot.com/

    “Fees For Trees” Lol, all these years and the guy still cracks me up!

37. #37
    On April 7th, 2011 at 12:15 pm, hawkeye54 said:

    Jerry’s been out to lunch a very long time.

    So have a majority of Californians.

38. #38
    On April 7th, 2011 at 1:52 pm, T-Bone said:

    Governor Jerry Brown. Makes comments like this and people still elect him to high office. How embarrasing for him and all those people who voted for him.

39. #39
    On April 7th, 2011 at 2:11 pm, hawkeye54 said:

    How embarrasing for him and all those people who voted for him.

    I know some of those people…embarrased they are not. Gubmit workers who are thrilled that Guv Moonbeam is protecting their highly prized jobs which that old evil witch he beat was going to eliminate.

40. #40
    On April 7th, 2011 at 2:46 pm, T-Bone said:

    Its all about me not about thee. For Jerry, 1+1=3

41. #41
    On April 7th, 2011 at 2:54 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Yup. The SEIU has “taken” the California taxpayers out to lunch for a very long time…and they never tipped the waitress. No, they gave that money to Gov.CaliforniaDreamin’ Jerry’s campaign.

42. #42
    On April 7th, 2011 at 3:13 pm, Dexter Alarius said:

    she told Brown, “We take a lot of Republicans to lunch.”

    Said in the same sense as when I say “I take a lot of leftovers to lunch”.

43. #43
    On April 7th, 2011 at 7:20 pm, TigerLady said:

    Clutching a book titled “To Serve Republicans Lunch” while screaming
    It’s a cookbook ! It’s a cookbook !

    One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes!! “To Serve Man”.