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In reply to the discussion: I am so sad right now. I need to vent and them take a break for a while. [View all]MissDeeds
(7,499 posts)20. I am so sorry
This is wrong on so many levels. Unfortunately, many in DC are only concerned only with their "needs" (aka "wants" and have no compassion or empathy for the hardships of others. Just yesterday I saw a politician on MSNBC lamenting the fact that once he pays all he owes, he has only $400,000 left over. What a worthless, self absorbed creep... He is so callous he didn't even think how that would sound to the millions of working poor who are just trying to keep a roof over their heads and feed their kids.
I hate to be maudlin, but I really think apathy and greed are major factors in our governance - and it makes me sick.
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I am so sad right now. I need to vent and them take a break for a while. [View all]
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
OP
I agree that credit checks should not be allowed as a factor in hiring.....
Swede Atlanta
Sep 2013
#4
+1 the relentless right wing talk machine has been destroying our country for years
Faygo Kid
Sep 2013
#6
Doesn't change the fact that it's fundamentally both cruel and pointless.
nomorenomore08
Sep 2013
#37
Abortion might be the #1 issue for some Catholics..But as a single issue not much impact.
busterbrown
Sep 2013
#64
It is basically discriminatory because we all know how discrimination is rampant in the credit
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#31
I hope we can get some in the media to pay attention to this and some more in Congress. nt
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#32
Sorry, kelliekat. I've been poor and it's just a soul-sucker. Especially when, like your daughter
toby jo
Sep 2013
#23
I feel for your daughter. May God bless her and may her fortunes be turned around. n/t
totodeinhere
Sep 2013
#29
We let "Christian Dominionists" infiltrate our Government. These results were expected.
blkmusclmachine
Sep 2013
#43
The corporate thugs are empowered because they have not been held accountable
Jefferson23
Sep 2013
#50
Sane states have banned the practice of blanket credit checks for potential employees.
Gormy Cuss
Sep 2013
#56
WOW!!! Thanks fellow DUers for all your kind words and suggestions. I never dreamed so many would
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#67
The growing use of credit ratings by employers and housing creates a new debtor's prison
suffragette
Sep 2013
#71