Caroling protesters perform ’12 Days of Nutter’ at mayor’s office
The mayor’s office in Philadelphia got a serenade Thursday from some carolers. “The 12 Days of Nutter” had some unusual lyrics.
The chorus of unionized blue- and white-collar city workers accuse Mayor Michael Nutter of being unfair to city employees, who have been without a contract for four years.
“Our message is that the mayor needs to serve the 99 percent, not the 1 percent,” said David Mora, one of the carolers. “The mayor can collect revenues from the 1 percent and continue to provide services for all the citizens of Philadelphia.”
Mora and the group want nonprofits to pay some sort of property tax in exchange for the city services they receive.
A spokesman for the mayor disputed the presentation, saying Nutter wants an affordable contract for the unions.
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The 12 Days of Nutter
On the first day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meThe rich keep their tax abatements!
On the second day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meRO-o-lling closures!
On the third day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meNO mo-ney!
On the fourth day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meShut li-braries!
On the fifth day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meI D-O-N-T L-I-K-E working-people!
On the sixth day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meContract out our work!
On the seventh day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meI’m cutting services!
On the eighth day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meLower corporate tax-es!
On the ninth day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meI Killed paid sick days!
On the 10th day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meNO feeding the homeless!
On the 11th day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meI’m really Republican!
On the 12th day of Christmas, Mayor Nutter said to meThanks for paying for China!
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