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MichMan

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5. Why shouldn't utility workers refuse to go to work same as everyone else? They don't love the state any less.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #3)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 09:35 AM

Jan 14

JaNaé Bates Imari, representative of the church Camphor Memorial UMC, told the crowd that the joint action will be “a day when every single Minnesotan who loves this state — who loves the idea of truth and freedom — will refuse to work, shop and go to school.

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This needs to go nationwide! OrlandoDem2 Jan 14 #1

Imagine the visual impact it would have if every single residence and business was pitch black MichMan Jan 14 #2

Are you suggesting that there will be no power, water or heat if people stay home? Or littlemissmartypants Jan 14 #3

Why shouldn't utility workers refuse to go to work same as everyone else? They don't love the state any less. MichMan Jan 14 #5

I still don't understand your point. Everyone means everyone. littlemissmartypants Jan 14 #10

"Everyone means everyone" MichMan Jan 14 #12

It's not like we rely on a bunch of monkeys popping rubber bands to keep motors running anywhere. justaprogressive Jan 14 #19

I am known for my appreciation of colorful language. It's one of the littlemissmartypants Jan 14 #24

It is pretty funny iemanja Tuesday #35

Winter is that problem. n/t malaise Jan 14 #17

WTF. Man Randomthought Jan 14 #4

The organizers are urging every single Minnesotan to stay home from work that day MichMan Jan 14 #6

Stupid Randomthought Jan 14 #7

Tell that to the people who are organizing and supporting it MichMan Jan 14 #8

What bothers you so much? iemanja Tuesday #36

What do you think happens when the power goes out during a hurricane or ... littlemissmartypants Jan 14 #22

I think we all remember 2020 GopherGal Jan 14 #21

Your concern is noted and hopefully this will help ease it. The state federation of the AFL-CIO as well as all of the WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #32

What about people who are hospitalized or in a nursing home? Will the organizers care for them? question everything Jan 14 #9

And what if the "government" decided to extend and expand the action? ... littlemissmartypants Jan 14 #11

Well, let's not get into black-or-white thinking. Wednesdays Jan 14 #23

Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 14 #25

Rehab centers are already "short staffed" this will just add question everything Jan 14 #26

It doesn't get more black and white than saying "every single Minnesotan" MichMan Jan 14 #30

This is the MN group iemanja Tuesday #38

Your "concern" has been addressed in this thread iemanja Tuesday #37

I don't know why you choose to belittle my concern, Yes, real, not in quotation. Lucky you question everything Tuesday #39

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Not normal is correct malaise Jan 14 #15

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More from the article: littlemissmartypants Jan 14 #18

THIS malaise Jan 14 #27

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How does a statewide shutdown discourage Diddling Donny from Safe as Milk Jan 14 #28

This is all because the right wing has a psychotic level of hate for Ilhan Omar. Initech Jan 14 #29

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The handwringing in this thread is honestly some of the funniest fucking shit I've ever seen. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #33

I got a message at work saying we could take the day off iemanja Tuesday #34