“This is an insult beyond explanation,” said John Rivera, the feisty chief of the Police Benevolent Association, which is being asked to take deeper cuts than other unions. “I’ll agree to that the day he agrees to combat pay for our men and women. Carlos Gimenez knows what it’s like to ride on the back of a shiny red truck, but he has no idea what it’s like to ride a green-and-white.”Couple of things Johnny boy: #1 - firefighters also put their lives on the line.
-Quoted by the Miami Herald. in response to Mayor Carlos Gimenez's request that county unions "give up pay raises, benefits hikes and bonuses to help cover a swelling $400 million budget gap."
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#2 - Your guy lost. And your slime ball tactics failed! Get used to it.
Remember this, Johnny? Here you are standing with a trio of losers.
WOW! I saw the photo with Natacha and Robaina before, but I did not know Alvarez was there as well! That pic is a classic! I may repost, but I will credit you with finding it! Great work!
ReplyDeleteAlso, your post is right on target. Rivera is an asshole.
Ahh the Asshole Family. Lovely picture. Don't they live next to the Munsters?
ReplyDeleteJohn "Tubby" Rivera has gained at least 100 pounds since that photo. Can you imagine if he ever had to return to a patrol job?
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