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Well said. Love your post. SummerSnow Sep 2013 #1
Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #3
It's not personal, it's just business. In our capitalist society we worship wealth. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #2
I understand their point, but sadly, they don't understand mine. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #4
In this society where success in life is measure by wealth, it's not that they dont rhett o rick Sep 2013 #5
" They dont want to kill you, they just dont care if you die." ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #6
I love that. I heard a variation of it here in DU and wish I could find out who rhett o rick Sep 2013 #16
It's a marvelous quote. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #24
In their world, wealth = virtue. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #25
Superb post. JNelson6563 Sep 2013 #7
Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #8
Look at the number of 55+ year olds out there looking for anything they can get.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #9
An Illinois' Department of Employment Security rep told me.... ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #10
Some employers would rather have someone younger because they'll work for less,... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #15
What never seems to occur to them is.... ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #17
Maybe they think you'll spend half of the shift in the bathroom. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #44
LOL! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #50
A very special post... Stuart G Sep 2013 #11
Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #18
Add the age discrimination and health problems and it's damn near impossible to find work! Dustlawyer Sep 2013 #12
I actually don't wish it on them. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #20
I did wish them a "taste" which could be humbling and a learning experience. I don't wish anything Dustlawyer Sep 2013 #39
Understood. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #51
Very well said TRoN33 Sep 2013 #13
Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #21
Awesome. obxhead Sep 2013 #14
I've considered it. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #22
I would love to see this published in every major newspaper in the country. kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #19
I'm a dreamer, as well. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #23
Kicked and recommended....nt Enthusiast Sep 2013 #26
Your not easy, White, Wealthy and your a Woman !!! nothin personal . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #27
I'm white, poor and male. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #30
Me Too !!!!! we have more freinds than them. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #38
If it weren't for my friends, I don't know what I'd do, some times. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #54
You have stopped contributing to their money piles... 99Forever Sep 2013 #28
Greed has now become a virtue. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #31
Not "has now become a virtue," my friend... 99Forever Sep 2013 #37
ronald reagan WAS a national disaster. One of the worst things to happen to America in all of its calimary Sep 2013 #48
+1 woo me with science Sep 2013 #35
Very good madokie Sep 2013 #29
I've done nothing that I would consider extraordinary. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #33
Thats the way I live my life too madokie Sep 2013 #36
You should really send this to Bonehead. Brigid Sep 2013 #32
I'm sure his circular file is already overflowing. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #34
Great post. Great question. Only one suggestion... mnhtnbb Sep 2013 #40
I debated using 'cheesepairing' and 'miserly'. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #42
Boehner's answer is best summed up by the alien answer to the President's query Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #41
Thank you for taking the time to read it and reply. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #43
Would Boehner have had the same reaction if FDR was in office? Or Truman? Or Eisenhower? AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #45
You should send that to the Washington Post. n/t proReality Sep 2013 #46
Would you consider posting this cadaverdog Sep 2013 #47
I'm tempted to, but... ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #55
You are a perfect example TNNurse Sep 2013 #49
I think I'd like you, too! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #56
Have you sent this to your local newspaper (if one still exists) japple Sep 2013 #52
Our local newspaper is one of Gatehouse Media Corp.'s 'McPapers'. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #57
proud to be rec. #100 Oldtimeralso Sep 2013 #53
Thank you kindly! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #58
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