UPDATE: USMX and Dock Workers Negotiate to the Strike Deadline

On one side you have the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA), which represents 50,000 East and Gulf Coast dockworkers.  On the other side you have the U.S. Maritime Alliance, or USMX, an organization bargaining on behalf of the port owners, container owners and corporations.  In a few hours the ILA is scheduled to strike against USMX. […] The post UPDATE: USMX and Dock Workers Negotiate to the Strike Deadline appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: UPDATE: USMX and Dock Workers Negotiate to the Strike DeadlineThe Las . . . [More]

UPDATE: USMX and Dock Workers Negotiate to the Strike Deadline

On one side you have the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA), which represents 50,000 East and Gulf Coast dockworkers.  On the other side you have the U.S. Maritime Alliance, or USMX, an organization bargaining on behalf of the port owners, container owners and corporations.  In a few hours the ILA is scheduled to strike against USMX. […] The post UPDATE: USMX and Dock Workers Negotiate to the Strike Deadline appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: UPDATE: USMX and Dock Workers Negotiate to the Strike DeadlineThe Las . . . [More]

Tuesday October 1st – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday October 1st � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday October 1st � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Tuesday October 1st – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday October 1st � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday October 1st � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 1st – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1352

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 1st � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1352 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 1st � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1352The Last Refuge . . . [More]

October 1st – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1352

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 1st � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1352 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: October 1st � 2024 Presidential Politics � Resistance Day 1352The Last Refuge . . . [More]

Day #4 – Facing Major Crisis, Private Sector Groups Working Furiously to Assist Western Carolina R

It is day #4 in the generally unexpected worst effect impact zone from Hurricane Helene.  The area west of Black Mountain, North Carolina, through the eastern portion of Tennessee is facing a major crisis that continues to unfold. After three days of almost no communication from the region outside what the private sector and social […] The post Day #4 � Facing Major Crisis, Private Sector Groups Working Furiously to Assist Western Carolina Region appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Day #4 � Facing Major Crisis, Private Sec . . . [More]

Day #4 – Facing Major Crisis, Private Sector Groups Working Furiously to Assist Western Carolina R

It is day #4 in the generally unexpected worst effect impact zone from Hurricane Helene.  The area west of Black Mountain, North Carolina, through the eastern portion of Tennessee is facing a major crisis that continues to unfold. After three days of almost no communication from the region outside what the private sector and social […] The post Day #4 � Facing Major Crisis, Private Sector Groups Working Furiously to Assist Western Carolina Region appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Day #4 � Facing Major Crisis, Private Sec . . . [More]

East Coast Dock Workers Scheduled to Strike Starting Tomorrow

First, my perspective for new readers.  I generally support private sector labor unions. I did not always support them.  I do not support public sector unions, nor the leadership of most labor unions in general who politicize their activity.  In our modern era, the baseline for organized labor to support the interests of their blue-collar […] The post East Coast Dock Workers Scheduled to Strike Starting Tomorrow appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: East Coast Dock Workers Scheduled to Strike Starting TomorrowThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

East Coast Dock Workers Scheduled to Strike Starting Tomorrow

First, my perspective for new readers.  I generally support private sector labor unions. I did not always support them.  I do not support public sector unions, nor the leadership of most labor unions in general who politicize their activity.  In our modern era, the baseline for organized labor to support the interests of their blue-collar […] The post East Coast Dock Workers Scheduled to Strike Starting Tomorrow appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: East Coast Dock Workers Scheduled to Strike Starting TomorrowThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Florida Governor DeSantis Recommends FEMA and Biden Direct all Immediate Aid and Recovery Assistance

Likely unknown to most readers, tens-of-thousands of Florida residents have homes and cabins in Western North Carolina (WNC).  It is an inside joke in the region about the number of Florida tags on cars there. This is a smart move in principle and in politics by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Giving an update from Steinhatchee, […] The post Florida Governor DeSantis Recommends FEMA and Biden Direct all Immediate Aid and Recovery Assistance to Western North Carolina appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Florida Governor DeSantis . . . [More]

Florida Governor DeSantis Recommends FEMA and Biden Direct all Immediate Aid and Recovery Assistance

Likely unknown to most readers, tens-of-thousands of Florida residents have homes and cabins in Western North Carolina (WNC).  It is an inside joke in the region about the number of Florida tags on cars there. This is a smart move in principle and in politics by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Giving an update from Steinhatchee, […] The post Florida Governor DeSantis Recommends FEMA and Biden Direct all Immediate Aid and Recovery Assistance to Western North Carolina appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Florida Governor DeSantis . . . [More]

President Trump Receives Briefing and Delivers Remarks from Near Hurricane Helene Impact Zone, Valdo

Today at 2:00pm ET, President Donald J. Trump, will visit Valdosta, Georgia to receive a briefing on the devastation of Hurricane Helene, facilitate the distribution of relief supplies, and deliver remarks to the press. VIDEO ADDED:  Franklin Graham Prayer at 13:30 of video. . The anticipated start time is 2:00 pm EDT.  Livestream Links Below: […] The post President Trump Receives Briefing and Delivers Remarks from Near Hurricane Helene Impact Zone, Valdosta GA � 2:00pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pres . . . [More]

President Trump Receives Briefing and Delivers Remarks from Near Hurricane Helene Impact Zone, Valdo

Today at 2:00pm ET, President Donald J. Trump, will visit Valdosta, Georgia to receive a briefing on the devastation of Hurricane Helene, facilitate the distribution of relief supplies, and deliver remarks to the press. VIDEO ADDED:  Franklin Graham Prayer at 13:30 of video. . The anticipated start time is 2:00 pm EDT.  Livestream Links Below: […] The post President Trump Receives Briefing and Delivers Remarks from Near Hurricane Helene Impact Zone, Valdosta GA � 2:00pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pres . . . [More]

2024 Election Encapsulated in a Tweet

Sometimes someone has something to say that just encapsulates things nicely. The 2024 election in one response…. [Source Link] The same could be said about EV charging stations. I digress…. Posted in Big Stupid Government, Election 2024, Kamala Harris, media bias, President Trump, Uncategorized The post 2024 Election Encapsulated in a Tweet appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: 2024 Election Encapsulated in a TweetThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

2024 Election Encapsulated in a Tweet

Sometimes someone has something to say that just encapsulates things nicely. The 2024 election in one response…. [Source Link] The same could be said about EV charging stations. I digress…. Posted in Big Stupid Government, Election 2024, Kamala Harris, media bias, President Trump, Uncategorized The post 2024 Election Encapsulated in a Tweet appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: 2024 Election Encapsulated in a TweetThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) Sends a Message

Maybe, just maybe, there is a mustard seed of hope…. We are suspending our fundraising and urging everyone to send any available funds to flood relief for these folks hit by this horrible devastation. pic.twitter.com/ckIZVOxrdi — Tim Burchett (@timburchett) September 30, 2024 . Posted in Election 2024, Hurricane Helene, Uncategorized The post Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) Sends a Message appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) Sends a MessageThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) Sends a Message

Maybe, just maybe, there is a mustard seed of hope…. We are suspending our fundraising and urging everyone to send any available funds to flood relief for these folks hit by this horrible devastation. pic.twitter.com/ckIZVOxrdi — Tim Burchett (@timburchett) September 30, 2024 . Posted in Election 2024, Hurricane Helene, Uncategorized The post Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) Sends a Message appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) Sends a MessageThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

President Trump Authorizes GoFundMe Campaign to Assist MAGA Country Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Perhaps anticipating that a political administration will drag heels and deflect funds, according to press secretary Karolin Leavitt, President Trump has authorized a GoFundMe campaign to assist victims of Hurricane Helene. [Tweet Link] GoFundMe � “President Donald J. Trump has launched this GoFundMe campaign as an official response for MAGA supporters to offer their financial […] The post President Trump Authorizes GoFundMe Campaign to Assist MAGA Country Impacted by Hurricane Helene appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pre . . . [More]

President Trump Authorizes GoFundMe Campaign to Assist MAGA Country Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Perhaps anticipating that a political administration will drag heels and deflect funds, according to press secretary Karolin Leavitt, President Trump has authorized a GoFundMe campaign to assist victims of Hurricane Helene. [Tweet Link] GoFundMe � “President Donald J. Trump has launched this GoFundMe campaign as an official response for MAGA supporters to offer their financial […] The post President Trump Authorizes GoFundMe Campaign to Assist MAGA Country Impacted by Hurricane Helene appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pre . . . [More]