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RomneyLies

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13. Fortunately, I manage my 401K investments
Tue Jan 15, 2013, 08:17 PM
Jan 2013

I have to watch specific funds, but I have the choice.

No gun stocks in my 401K, not that it's worth much. Just got back to where I was before Bush's crash.

I'm OK with lawfully owned guns used for lawful purposes aikoaiko Jan 2013 #1
your choice BainsBane Jan 2013 #3
Well, this is a discussion board. You presented a topic all members and I responded. aikoaiko Jan 2013 #20
I support jobs for Americans making and selling products in this country. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #2
and guns aren't made abroad BainsBane Jan 2013 #4
Some are. But they are imported and sold here. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #7
the funeral business is especially lucrative BainsBane Jan 2013 #5
Different issue all together. geckosfeet Jan 2013 #9
the exactly same issue BainsBane Jan 2013 #11
I think lots of mutual funds are probably already doing so. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #6
yes, we can add to those voices BainsBane Jan 2013 #12
Fortunately, I manage my 401K investments RomneyLies Jan 2013 #13
meaning you switch your funds around? BainsBane Jan 2013 #15
I'll call the individual funds offered in the program RomneyLies Jan 2013 #16
fanastic! BainsBane Jan 2013 #17
I can't support policies that punish hard-working Americans, sorry. nt Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #8
yes we know BainsBane Jan 2013 #10
I consider support fo rthe 2nd Amendment to *be* progressive activism. Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #18
I don't recall mentioning the Second Amendment BainsBane Jan 2013 #21
It's difficult to exercise one's right to keep and bear an item that is unobtainable. nt Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #23
unobtainable? BainsBane Jan 2013 #24
By the way BainsBane Jan 2013 #25
Then you are robbing other companies that hire hard working Americans but don't RomneyLies Jan 2013 #14
Am I also robbing the other grocery store chains in my area that I don't patronize? nt Llewlladdwr Jan 2013 #19
a big Walmart shopper too, are you? BainsBane Jan 2013 #22
As long that they comply with their fiduciary duty, sure ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author BainsBane Jan 2013 #27
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