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I'm sorry... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2012 #1
The unemployment rate in Calfiornia is 10.7% as of July. And this coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #2
I don't think anyone meant to brag or rub salt in wounds. Incitatus Aug 2012 #7
And there is plenty of help out there from the government if you aren't too anti-government to take nanabugg Aug 2012 #198
Sorry but some of us ARE better off! geesh (to quote you) n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #13
buh-bye -n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #15
"This jerk Sparkly" Sparkly Aug 2012 #16
Buh-bye - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #17
Bye, honey. I hope things turn around for you. Sparkly Aug 2012 #18
+1 Scuba Aug 2012 #45
Back in 1999, I used to hate it when pundits talked about how great the economy was hfojvt Aug 2012 #96
+ 2 JustAnotherGen Aug 2012 #152
Can't handle the heat stay outa the kitchen madokie Aug 2012 #117
Bwa-ha-ha. 'Against DU Rule Bingo' is more like it, since coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #131
I personally don't care how you vote or what you base that vote on madokie Aug 2012 #149
Peoples perceptions of the economy determine presidential elections. Mimosa Aug 2012 #195
you would help your case immensely and garner more understanding CatWoman Aug 2012 #208
I'm rubber, you're glue - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #218
I'm very glad your daughter was able to get healthcare coverage. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #43
I Understand goodword Aug 2012 #62
Respectfully, I don't think that anyone knows what the ACTUAL unemployment numbers are. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #87
Understood and agreed. The 10.7% is the so-called U3 rate, IIRC, which coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #163
sorry for your situation, but who is saying that? /nt still_one Aug 2012 #3
Here's the link to the thread that got my dander up: coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #23
Thanks for the link. There are a lot of people hurting, and that is a fact. Just don't let the still_one Aug 2012 #26
Thanks for the link, so I could go rec that thread...nt SidDithers Aug 2012 #67
Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #86
Par for the course with that one. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2012 #122
Agree 100%. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #180
It's the OP who's calling out and shitting on the poster of the other thread... SidDithers Aug 2012 #141
many people feel compelled to predicate their actions on those of others LanternWaste Aug 2012 #154
Wow. hifiguy Aug 2012 #140
And the OP? How about them? Are they not a "piece of work"?... SidDithers Aug 2012 #142
If DU 'sucks' why are you here all the time? Mimosa Aug 2012 #197
I guess I didn't realize that when you're on a lifeboat... SidDithers Aug 2012 #207
Thanks for reminding me to rec this thread. sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #196
What a surprise...nt SidDithers Aug 2012 #209
... sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #211
Yer doin' it wrong...nt SidDithers Aug 2012 #212
Lol! sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #214
I'm sorry, too. gateley Aug 2012 #4
Which candidate do you think gives you a chance at a better future? Incitatus Aug 2012 #5
I'm not angry or frustrated enough not to recognize that when the choice is coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #24
Obama a rightist? Buh-bye. Jeeez... dmallind Aug 2012 #85
Neither goodword Aug 2012 #63
And Mitt Romney blames President Obama for that. sadbear Aug 2012 #6
Are you kidding me? Romney is a piece of shit (no offense to coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #27
I'm sorry liberal_at_heart Aug 2012 #8
You know, I'm almost 100% sure that were it not for Occupy, the center-rightist Obama would still coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #28
I actually would not be against compromise if liberal_at_heart Aug 2012 #36
He'll wait until after the election to continue with his push for 'austerity'. Wait for it. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2012 #48
100% right. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #104
Kind of how DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #53
No; kind of like how kissing a Saudi sheik stiffened Dubya. WinkyDink Aug 2012 #55
purile game? DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #79
Sorry, we are too because of out of pocket health care expenses n/t slipslidingaway Aug 2012 #9
I know that feeling liberal_at_heart Aug 2012 #10
Unfortunately we'll never be paid up ... slipslidingaway Aug 2012 #32
i know exactly how you feel madrchsod Aug 2012 #11
>I don't understand, and any insight that you can provide would be appreciated. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #108
+1 AnotherMcIntosh, that's THE question. Mimosa Aug 2012 #199
YMMV. Sorry you're having a hard time of it, but you know everyone has a right to their OWN story. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #12
The reason some of us are saying that is because the repugs keep blaming Obama. jillan Aug 2012 #14
Thank you. That thread seemed so smug and self-congratulatory that I didn't coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #31
So after reading down this thread, I'm left to ask the question that always need to be asked... Skidmore Aug 2012 #44
Oh, I'm all too aware of the Do-Nothing Congress of 2010 that campaigned on coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #92
Perhaps you should have marked it as satire then and linked to the other thread. Skidmore Aug 2012 #112
It was not intended as satire, although I probably should have coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #138
I read that less as self-congratulatory, and more as a collective congratulation... LanternWaste Aug 2012 #169
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2012 #19
Wow, I wish I could get your perspective and keep it. I just have coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Aug 2012 #40
supernummerary hfojvt Aug 2012 #111
I am going to college on student loans... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #20
you're exactly right liberal_at_heart Aug 2012 #21
Sorry to hear about that grantcart Aug 2012 #22
I didn't mean to offend you. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #25
+1 and thank you for saying so. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #29
I didn't realize how fucking angry I was at that smug, self-congratulatory coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #33
Somebody had to say something. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #35
I am exactly the same as you rl6214 Aug 2012 #30
I hope things turn around for you and for me soon. I know they won't with coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #34
It's becoming increasingly difficult for me rl6214 Aug 2012 #118
What are you doing to remedy that situation? Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #38
I have resumes built around four different skill sets, so coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #39
I wonder if he's tried bending over and simply pulling himself up by his bootstraps? Romulox Aug 2012 #83
Looks like that is exactly what he's doing. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #124
"Progressives" used to be ashamed of scolding the poor and the downtrodden. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #155
They also never pretended to be helpless. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #167
"They". Telling phrasing! Progressives are "they" and "them" to you. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #168
What exactly is your problem? Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #181
I have every right to challenge hateful views here. I don't care if that's a problem for *you*. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #182
Wow. Please seek help. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #183
Nonsense. I read your posts, and disagreed strongly. That's what this board is for. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #184
No, you responded with exaggerations, grossly inflated hyperbole, and outright fabrications. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #185
I responded with rhetoric intended to neutralize YOUR rhetoric. Welcome to the internet. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #186
You responded in an irrational manner. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #188
Nonsense. I responded in a manner that made you uncomfortable. That means it worked. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #189
Caught that too. Mimosa Aug 2012 #201
Well, those days are gone obviously. Now it's hard to find any compassion for those less sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #200
I know many are hurting... dennis4868 Aug 2012 #41
I'm happy for your success and appreciate your lack of coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #42
Putting all this into a broader context-- eridani Aug 2012 #46
"Bright-sided"- somehow I missed that. bananas Aug 2012 #95
Thanks for the bibliographic rec. I'll be requesting the book from coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #101
^ This should be topic! ^ Mimosa Aug 2012 #202
Maybe... jayjayusa Aug 2012 #47
Welcome to DU! Fumesucker Aug 2012 #49
Oh, THAT was helpful. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2012 #50
Well... it is good advice, all of it. Quantess Aug 2012 #59
x2 n/t AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #114
Is that you, Gina Rinehart? WinkyDink Aug 2012 #56
And Who ARE Those People goodword Aug 2012 #61
Hi Mr. Ryan gollygee Aug 2012 #66
Hahaha treestar Aug 2012 #71
Oh, YOU'RE going to last long, I can tell. HughBeaumont Aug 2012 #69
+a zillion! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2012 #219
What a disgusting thing to say. I look forward to seeing your transparency page updated. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #81
Hah! My devilish scheme to update and fine tune my Ignore coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #94
...says the guy posting on the internet. WilliamPitt Aug 2012 #129
Is that you, Paul Ryan? Alduin Aug 2012 #174
Maybe you should have waited to learn more about longtime DUers, sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #206
This message was self-deleted by its author ailsagirl Aug 2012 #51
Sorry to hear your situation liberal N proud Aug 2012 #52
Here's a bit of hope for you. xmas74 Aug 2012 #54
Glad to hear of your good fortune and hoping my experience has coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #103
you might have to do so. xmas74 Aug 2012 #204
I'm so sorry for what you're going through magical thyme Aug 2012 #57
Thank you and I'm really sorry to hear about what you've been going through. It's the coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #105
Been Here....Twice goodword Aug 2012 #58
Grammar Nazi here: I don't think we have 'literally' been coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #106
Here's an original song to cheer you up: Quantess Aug 2012 #60
That's pretty cold to someone who's having a hard time.. Fumesucker Aug 2012 #78
I suppose. Quantess Aug 2012 #123
I don't find pissing on someone who is down and hurting to be comical.. Fumesucker Aug 2012 #127
I have not had a middle class income for several years now. Quantess Aug 2012 #134
I'm marginally better off no than 4 years ago, but nothing to dance a jig about deutsey Aug 2012 #64
It's a sad thing when people are thrilled their adult kids can rely on their health insurance. dkf Aug 2012 #65
Yes indeed. 99Forever Aug 2012 #75
Nailed it. 27 year olds don't need healthcare, donchaknow? Nor to 26 year olds whose parents are Romulox Aug 2012 #82
Well said. AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #128
I think you raise a valid point: we are the party of reality IdaBriggs Aug 2012 #68
As I read through the responses to my OP, I'm struck by the idea coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #110
Sorry for your troubles, but Sparkly posted that thread in support of the president. aikoaiko Aug 2012 #70
No! A thousand times no! On DU only endless eternal doom and rat-stew predictions are welcome. nt dmallind Aug 2012 #89
I'm not personally better off treestar Aug 2012 #72
I think anyone over 50... AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #73
Thanks. As I noted earlier upthread, I am struck by how many have lost coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #115
I wish Health Care Reform had gone farther revolution breeze Aug 2012 #74
Sorry for you, but at least you have some IRAs to liquidate. Some folks blew theirs with ENRON. nt nanabugg Aug 2012 #76
thank you Enrique Aug 2012 #77
Have You Thought About Volunteering? Yavin4 Aug 2012 #80
he has been unemployed for about two years Enrique Aug 2012 #88
I was Unemployed for Two Years from 2008 to 2010, and I volunteered. Yavin4 Aug 2012 #91
same here, same time period Enrique Aug 2012 #93
I also got a job through volunteering. AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #100
Good idea. I've volunteered in the past (with a Literacy\Tutoring coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #121
I'm with you... SomethingFishy Aug 2012 #84
Yeah, I must confess that a couple of the responses from coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #125
Yeah, I know enough people who are worse off that I think the question isn't the best one for Brickbat Aug 2012 #90
Seriously, framing the debate as "Are you better or worse off than coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #126
Under Republicans the economy would have kept on plummeting. Festivito Aug 2012 #97
Some people should take the time to read the entire thread before coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #99
Read it, fine. Wisdom was mine. Made a mistake: No pearls before swine. Festivito Aug 2012 #137
Well, aren't you just the ass-onant one today - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #139
Oo, oo, oo, Mr. Co-a-ter. That almost said sump'n impotant. /nt Festivito Aug 2012 #145
I'm sorry for your situation, truly, but I won't refuse to be glad for mine. nolabear Aug 2012 #98
I'm better off than I was 4 yrs ago, but way worse off than I was 3 yrs ago. Zorra Aug 2012 #102
I am so sorry! abelenkpe Aug 2012 #107
sorry for your troubles larkrake Aug 2012 #109
I'm sorry for your situation Bettie Aug 2012 #113
Sorry to hear that. Nye Bevan Aug 2012 #116
Let me put this bluntly: I think your op is mean spirited and selfish. cali Aug 2012 #119
here, let me do it for you: buh bye cali Aug 2012 #120
Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out - n/t coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #136
Well, there are 33 recs for this 'nasty op' right now, so maybe I'm coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #135
Honey... renie408 Aug 2012 #159
Abso-fucking-lutely... SidDithers Aug 2012 #143
+10000 renie408 Aug 2012 #156
Im all for free speach, but i cant believe the DU is allowing threads who diss our pressie darkangel218 Aug 2012 #130
yes..much better to lie???? the truth is good enough, always xiamiam Aug 2012 #146
Another bootstrapper. And one who is concerned for "our pressie" (sic). Romulox Aug 2012 #176
And right there is the whole problem with our political system. One team adores their sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #213
Do You Still Have Your Health? The River Aug 2012 #132
I'm not sure how to respond. I clearly know that there are people far worse off coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #144
Thank You The River Aug 2012 #147
Thank you for your good wishes and I'm sending mine back to you for coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #148
Unbelievable. It's ok that you're hopeless and poor--because I'm old! nt Romulox Aug 2012 #177
I hear you. Hell Hath No Fury Aug 2012 #133
^ +1 ^ n/t Mimosa Aug 2012 #205
I feel your pain. I am no better off either. I can not get work.. mvd Aug 2012 #150
Careful or you'll be accused of being an 'other asshole' who is coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #162
I just found out last week that I'm going to be unemployed for the second time this year Hydra Aug 2012 #151
Thanks for that. Between your post and the posts accusing me coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #160
Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #153
+1... SidDithers Aug 2012 #157
+1 ceile Aug 2012 #164
some people live in a bubble of privilege and so its quinnox Aug 2012 #158
Thank you. It breaks my heart to have to choose between keeping coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #161
Sorry for your troubles, but you don't have the right to dictate other people's posts. GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #165
You're right, but I don't think I was dictating anyone's post, merely coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #170
Way to shit on a fellow DUer. ceile Aug 2012 #166
Rolls/Royce & Rove(R)'s sole plan is to divide US Amonester Aug 2012 #171
Let's see. I've been called 'selfish,' 'smug, 'mean-spirited, a 'whiner,' an 'other asshole,' and coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #173
That person has as much right to celebrate their situation as you do to lament yours. stevenleser Aug 2012 #172
Oh, no question that Obama and the Dems will be better for coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #175
Are you 'jealous' of them being better off and celebrating? Amonester Aug 2012 #179
Yeah, in retrospect, I probably should have simply trashed the thread. And coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #191
This is one of the grossest threads I've ever read on DU. I really am having a hard time believing Romulox Aug 2012 #178
Shocking, isn't it? Hydra Aug 2012 #187
I've been campaigning and volunteering for Dems since coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #190
oh please. hateful? I find the op mean spirited. cali Aug 2012 #192
I thought you had bid this thread (and\or me) adieu a long time ago, but coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #217
The OP got the ball rolling in that respect...nt SidDithers Aug 2012 #210
It is certainly a revealing thread. What it says to me is that there are now Democrats sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #215
Sorry about the troubles. Solution to 'bad' speech is more speech not censoring / calls to "stop it" Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #193
Coalition_unwilling, my heart goes out to you Mimosa Aug 2012 #194
. Liberal_in_LA Aug 2012 #203
Sorry to hear your situation Billy888 Aug 2012 #216
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