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Sun Dec-14-08 02:18 PM
Response to Reply #77 |
| 92. The first story is so inspiring! |
| -Symbolman isn't the only one hurting on DU |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 01:57 PM |
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We could keep it kicked and anyone in need could mention themselves |
sofedupwithbush |
Dec-13-08 02:07 PM |
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It won't work. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Dec-13-08 02:32 PM |
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It may not work..... |
Uben |
Dec-13-08 03:23 PM |
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I didn't say that donating won't work. I said that the method that |
The Backlash Cometh |
Dec-13-08 04:19 PM |
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You are right |
Uben |
Dec-13-08 04:51 PM |
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Perhaps folks in dire need should if possible get a paypal account |
ooglymoogly |
Dec-14-08 11:26 PM |
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This site uses paypal |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 01:10 PM |
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Yes, I know a DUer who is close to becoming homeless. |
Cleita |
Dec-13-08 02:17 PM |
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good questions! |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 05:16 PM |
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I'm willing to take the chance of there being a few parasitic rip-off artists. |
Jackpine Radical |
Dec-14-08 10:57 AM |
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I agree |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:32 PM |
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Maybe you could email them and ask if it would be OK. |
jhrobbins |
Dec-14-08 06:01 PM |
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K & R |
1monster |
Dec-13-08 02:21 PM |
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I've been there |
AnnieBW |
Dec-13-08 05:24 PM |
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I'm confused. Do you mean symbolman? I've been on DU for |
juajen |
Dec-14-08 11:53 PM |
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Yes. He lost his house and is now homeless. |
BrklynLiberal |
Dec-15-08 12:17 AM |
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What a better place the world would be if we just *helped* those who need it... |
AzDar |
Dec-13-08 02:27 PM |
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Imagine |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 07:16 PM |
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Fire up |
Turbineguy |
Dec-13-08 02:29 PM |
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Many of us are struggling just to keep our heads above water... |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-13-08 03:55 PM |
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What is the name of your website? |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 04:54 PM |
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now I see your website- doh! |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 06:44 PM |
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Thanks... I try to keep it up to date as much as possible.. |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-13-08 07:31 PM |
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oops, I had no idea |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:05 AM |
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No problem, brother... |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 04:34 PM |
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link doesn't work |
williesgirl |
Dec-14-08 09:51 AM |
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Which one? |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:22 PM |
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Fwiw, if this is a Soc. Sec. claim, my husband got turned down twice too |
Waiting For Everyman |
Dec-13-08 05:21 PM |
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Yes, it's for Social Security Disability... |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-13-08 07:37 PM |
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A thought... |
Waiting For Everyman |
Dec-13-08 07:55 PM |
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My Senators are Lamar Alexander & Bob Corker.. my Congressman is Zack Wamp... |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 04:49 PM |
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Thank God for FDR and the New Deal, also for LBJ and medicare |
juajen |
Dec-15-08 12:17 AM |
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Getting a lawyer is smart. It took me 5 years to get |
xxqqqzme |
Dec-14-08 02:34 PM |
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My lawyer said that my age is part of the reason it's so hard, too.. |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 04:44 PM |
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Have His Doc |
otohara |
Dec-14-08 10:52 AM |
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I'm in the same boat with you as far as SS/Disability Ghosty |
shadowknows69 |
Dec-13-08 09:16 PM |
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At least we have some good company, huh? We'll just keep rowing (and bailing water) until |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 02:42 PM |
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I hear Texas is nice this time of year |
MartyL |
Dec-15-08 03:55 PM |
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I will be thinking of you |
Irishonly |
Dec-14-08 08:00 AM |
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Thank you, Irishonly |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 02:48 PM |
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arg! |
lonestarnot |
Dec-14-08 08:07 AM |
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lonestarnot!! |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 02:51 PM |
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If it wasn't for my wife we would have lost everything. |
Seldona |
Dec-14-08 08:21 AM |
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Best wishes to you and yours, Seldona... |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 03:18 PM |
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All I can tell those waiting for SS disability |
Oldtimeralso |
Dec-15-08 01:30 AM |
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Thank you. |
Seldona |
Dec-15-08 04:54 PM |
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I am in the same boat, the wife has a check coming in and lost my job in April. |
sarcasmo |
Dec-15-08 05:12 PM |
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I know. |
Seldona |
Dec-16-08 12:45 AM |
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I'll try to drive more people to your site. I love your site. BTW! |
Joanne98 |
Dec-14-08 08:34 AM |
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Thank you, Joanne! |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 03:43 PM |
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I understand your situation |
artfan |
Dec-14-08 10:43 AM |
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It's a tough spot to be in, isn't it? |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 03:50 PM |
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Love your site |
CitizenPatriot |
Dec-14-08 11:12 AM |
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That is so cool!!! |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:19 PM |
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Thank you so much, CitizenPatriot |
Ghost in the Machine |
Dec-14-08 03:55 PM |
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can you PM me please? |
CitizenPatriot |
Dec-14-08 11:39 AM |
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K&R |
greyhound1966 |
Dec-13-08 03:57 PM |
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k & r n/t |
hankthecrank |
Dec-13-08 04:01 PM |
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Great idea! |
FloridaJudy |
Dec-13-08 04:22 PM |
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k & r |
on the EDGE |
Dec-13-08 04:33 PM |
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I wish I remembered the names of the DU angels who set up the |
tblue37 |
Dec-13-08 09:01 PM |
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I do have them still in my inbox. |
tblue37 |
Dec-13-08 09:09 PM |
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Are they still around? |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 01:12 AM |
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I have seen LiberalLiz posting recently. I don't know about TAPat. nt |
tblue37 |
Dec-14-08 08:02 PM |
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K&R A very good idea. |
Waiting For Everyman |
Dec-13-08 05:07 PM |
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yes |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 05:23 PM |
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kicking for more ideas? |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 06:33 PM |
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Shelter, food, clothing, health care are all human rights. Our government we the people need to |
John Q. Citizen |
Dec-13-08 07:18 PM |
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Oh I hear ya! |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 07:40 PM |
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I think we need to do this in ALL of our communities. |
Finnfan |
Dec-13-08 07:39 PM |
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That's what I was thinking |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 07:48 PM |
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What a great idea!! K&R |
20score |
Dec-13-08 07:58 PM |
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Kind of the DU verison of KIVA? Not just money, all things. |
BrklynLiberal |
Dec-13-08 08:21 PM |
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I heard of KIVA years ago & had completely forgotten about it, |
CrispyQGirl |
Dec-14-08 10:47 AM |
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There's also such a sense of isolation.... |
timeforarevolution |
Dec-14-08 11:20 AM |
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"release the forum and make public, and we can all work on this thing together" |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:21 PM |
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LOL!!! Thanks, MartyL!!! |
timeforarevolution |
Dec-14-08 12:26 PM |
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The first story is so inspiring! |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 02:18 PM |
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... |
CrispyQGirl |
Dec-15-08 10:00 AM |
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I just read the symbolman thread again |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 08:27 PM |
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In past years we have helped out DUers in need. Certain |
tblue37 |
Dec-13-08 08:58 PM |
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K,R, and request for help for fellow DU'er |
maryf |
Dec-13-08 09:28 PM |
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Anyone have an extra laptop out there? |
MartyL |
Dec-13-08 11:08 PM |
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you could set up a fund for her, then purchase the laptop |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 01:09 PM |
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Thank you MartyL |
maryf |
Dec-14-08 01:36 PM |
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Google adsense is a good idea at no cost . . . |
DollyM |
Dec-14-08 01:25 AM |
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I make about $100/month with AdSense. I expect to make more once |
tblue37 |
Dec-14-08 08:05 PM |
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Wish I could help |
davidthegnome |
Dec-14-08 03:31 AM |
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K&R! |
Blue State Native |
Dec-14-08 08:06 AM |
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As I type this, we are getting ready to launch a site..... |
timeforarevolution |
Dec-14-08 08:14 AM |
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That's a great idea |
Lorien |
Dec-14-08 08:22 AM |
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I love the idea of your site!! |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:16 PM |
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At this point do those in need outnumber those with solid footing? |
Lorien |
Dec-14-08 08:17 AM |
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I believe so. The needs are tremendous. But it's why I.... |
timeforarevolution |
Dec-14-08 08:31 AM |
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I know we all think of churches as "place to go to get help", but that is sooo last century. |
bobbolink |
Dec-14-08 02:50 PM |
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Hi, bobbo.... |
timeforarevolution |
Dec-14-08 04:44 PM |
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We could have an auction. Make crafts or donate items. A DU ebay! |
Joanne98 |
Dec-14-08 08:32 AM |
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That is an interesting idea... |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 01:24 PM |
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I was thinking about asking my fellow DU'ers for help |
Corgigal |
Dec-14-08 09:10 AM |
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Won't the vet work with you on this? |
DollyM |
Dec-14-08 09:20 AM |
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I will do that but I need at least half up front |
Corgigal |
Dec-14-08 10:48 AM |
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I wish I could help.... |
Lisa0825 |
Dec-14-08 10:21 AM |
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already applied to care credit and so did my daughter |
Corgigal |
Dec-14-08 10:45 AM |
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I'll be on unemployment pay next month if a job doesn't come through, but |
Lisa0825 |
Dec-14-08 12:51 PM |
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Just donated to your dear Sugar Bear. Please let us know how she's doing, k? n/t |
Doremus |
Dec-14-08 10:59 AM |
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Her fund is up to $100 now |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:56 PM |
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Kicking for Sugar Bear. If anyone has anything to spare please consider this. Thank you! n/t |
Doremus |
Dec-14-08 04:52 PM |
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kicking for sugarbear |
MartyL |
Dec-15-08 04:19 PM |
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now she's up to $220 |
MartyL |
Dec-16-08 10:50 AM |
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Go Sugar Bear!!! $740.00 secured |
MartyL |
Dec-17-08 08:12 PM |
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She is getting her surgery early January |
MartyL |
Dec-18-08 12:53 PM |
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Oh goodness, this is all ripping my heart out.... |
timeforarevolution |
Dec-14-08 11:10 AM |
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Your little doggie is so cute! |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:05 PM |
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She is so cute! |
MartyL |
Dec-15-08 12:14 PM |
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You Should Post This In The Pets Group Too |
lligrd |
Dec-14-08 12:28 PM |
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I hope she doesn't mind... I posted the link in Pets for her.... |
Lisa0825 |
Dec-14-08 01:01 PM |
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Could I recommend a re-wording of your Sugarbear story? |
indie_ana_500 |
Dec-14-08 03:15 PM |
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actually that is a good idea |
Corgigal |
Dec-14-08 05:54 PM |
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I'm in. |
JackDragna |
Dec-14-08 10:30 AM |
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this is so sad |
CitizenPatriot |
Dec-14-08 11:36 AM |
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This site is perfect for our purposes! |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 12:12 PM |
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k/r |
emilyg |
Dec-14-08 12:43 PM |
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unfortunately, this is likely a big advertisment for scam artists |
enki23 |
Dec-14-08 01:04 PM |
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We've done it before. |
Lisa0825 |
Dec-14-08 01:14 PM |
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Unfortunately you're right... |
Baby Snooks |
Dec-14-08 11:16 PM |
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Not going to be cozy Thursday |
PatrynXX |
Dec-14-08 01:48 PM |
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I'm so sorry |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 01:53 PM |
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Too late to recommend, but kicking anyway. |
Raksha |
Dec-14-08 02:55 PM |
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double kick |
Liberal_in_LA |
Dec-14-08 03:23 PM |
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Please be aware that any fundraising done on the site must have administrative approval. |
cbayer |
Dec-14-08 05:12 PM |
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wtf? |
JanMichael |
Dec-14-08 06:13 PM |
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How did they get permission for so many threads asking for money for symbolman? |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 07:09 PM |
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My post was meant to be informational. |
cbayer |
Dec-14-08 08:44 PM |
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We need a thread for people who need jobs. So they can get hooked up with people who need helpers. |
McCamy Taylor |
Dec-14-08 06:47 PM |
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That's a great idea! |
MartyL |
Dec-14-08 07:10 PM |
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I agree on the job issue . . . |
DollyM |
Dec-14-08 08:26 PM |
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The dwindling job market.... |
Baby Snooks |
Dec-14-08 11:46 PM |
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There is a Career Help and Advice Group |
BrklynLiberal |
Dec-15-08 12:24 AM |
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ATTENTION: anyone who is close to losing their home... |
ingac70 |
Dec-14-08 08:32 PM |
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Thanks for posting this...gonna check it out asap...losing job at |
grannylib |
Dec-14-08 10:14 PM |
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wurd! |
bridgit |
Dec-14-08 08:33 PM |
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K&R This is my New Year resolution. To help the poor and homeless |
trickyguy |
Dec-14-08 10:19 PM |
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Great way to support the homeless |
maryf |
Dec-15-08 05:36 PM |
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Wonderful, trickyguy! Also, a good New Year's Resolution would be to decide to spend 15 minutes a |
bobbolink |
Dec-15-08 08:36 PM |
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YES. |
Zhade |
Dec-14-08 10:49 PM |
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Kick |
AZBlue |
Dec-14-08 11:02 PM |
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I suggest a fund, overseen by Skinner, Elad, or EarlG |
liberaltrucker |
Dec-14-08 11:04 PM |
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It would be a lot of work, but I would love to see something like that happen... |
Lisa0825 |
Dec-14-08 11:36 PM |
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that is a good idea! |
DollyM |
Dec-15-08 12:42 AM |
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Good luck Dolly |
maryf |
Dec-15-08 08:32 PM |
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Kick for those who may have missed it. |
BrklynLiberal |
Dec-15-08 12:13 AM |
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Thanks everyone for keeping this post kicked! |
MartyL |
Dec-15-08 01:17 PM |
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What do we do if Skinner doesn't respond? |
MartyL |
Dec-16-08 11:18 AM |
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one more |
MartyL |
Dec-15-08 10:09 PM |
#148 |
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