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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 09:52 PM Original message |
I cried twice today.... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
1. ~~~ |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. Oh they hear about it, they also witness it, they also have learned to look the |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:38 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. And where are *WE* in all of that? |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 11:46 PM Response to Reply #14 |
19. Not sure what u r asking but in my mind we are all in this together, sadly |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:13 AM Response to Reply #19 |
32. You were saying "they" this and "they" that. |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:15 PM Response to Reply #32 |
92. I see your frustration with the term they, let me clarify, they are "us" |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:34 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. Thank you for clarifying. Let me clarify *my* stance. |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 12:19 AM Response to Reply #93 |
95. Where I reside believe it or not I see no homeless, but then again I am situated |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 08:27 AM Response to Reply #95 |
99. OK, then... because you don't see us, we must not exist, and nobody here needs to do anything at all |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 11:15 AM Response to Reply #99 |
100. I understand your frustration and firmly believe this is adding to miscommunication |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 11:22 AM Response to Reply #100 |
101. SIXTEEN PERCENT!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 01:05 PM Response to Reply #101 |
102. I get it and to me 16 percent is still too much, like I said I do not ignore |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 09:14 PM Response to Reply #102 |
103. I see. So the only ones on your list are the homeless people who are "mentally ill"? |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:45 PM Response to Reply #7 |
56. Please watch this promo for a video narrated by Martin Sheen: |
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bluerum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
2. Godspeed indeed. And may our leaders come to their senses before we have to fight. |
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AuntPatsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
3. Happiness and sadness seems to go hand in hand these days, it's horrible |
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freshwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:51 AM Response to Reply #3 |
24. +1,000 to what you said. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
4. Strangely enough, so did I... |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. I understand--my best to you. |
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renate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 05:44 PM Response to Reply #4 |
70. oh no... I'm so sorry |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
6. We did something like that some years ago for a woman on crutches |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
8. I hate to even say this, but ... why did you leave her? |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. There were no truck stops in the direction I was going... |
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Dem_in_Nebr. (48 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:51 PM Response to Reply #9 |
46. I'm sorry for her and you both |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
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Lucky Luciano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 11:59 PM Response to Reply #10 |
20. WTF? At worst the OP still did this person a favor. nt |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:15 AM Response to Reply #10 |
21. The ramp was 20 feet from a gas station--in a heavily populated |
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nashville_brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:57 AM Response to Reply #10 |
28. you've obviously never hitchhiked -- this is how it's done. she has the best chance of getting her |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:03 PM Response to Reply #10 |
40. What is wrong with you? |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:32 PM Response to Reply #10 |
51. You're not a troll. Calling you a troll would be too kind. You're an ORC. |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 09:43 PM Response to Reply #51 |
89. Or a Dalek, maybe. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:43 PM Response to Reply #10 |
55. I would've driven her to the bus station and purchased her ticket - |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
11. Deleted message |
postulater (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
12. Ms. Joad. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
13. Just on the other side of consciousness... |
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freshwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:53 AM Response to Reply #13 |
25. Another good reply for our awakening. |
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left is right (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
15. I know some are criticizing you for dropping her off at a ramp |
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OhioBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 11:26 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. Exactly... a lot of people passed her by |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:16 AM Response to Reply #15 |
22. Thank you!!!! |
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jaysunb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
16. Good on you ! |
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Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-21-11 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
18. . |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
23. Republicans are what is wrong with this country. They suck. They are mean. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:16 PM Response to Reply #23 |
44. And we are complicit by allowing it. |
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XanaDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:24 PM Response to Reply #23 |
58. 1+ |
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GeorgeGist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:08 AM Response to Original message |
26. Score another victory for greed ... |
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Zax2me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:33 AM Response to Original message |
27. I don't think you got her entire story. |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:43 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. Of course she "asked people close to her if she has abused alcohol... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:00 PM Response to Reply #30 |
39. Excellently written, Melinda! |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 07:05 PM Response to Reply #39 |
73. Thanks for the kind support Bobbi, but more especially thanks to you... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:32 PM Response to Reply #73 |
80. Thanks so much for your kind words! That means more than you know! |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 09:09 PM Response to Reply #80 |
84. Advocation, resources, education, and self-reliance |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 09:40 PM Response to Reply #84 |
87. That is quite a job! I am particularly interested in the paralegal aspect. |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 05:59 PM Response to Reply #30 |
71. What a great answer! One with true understanding, empathy and compassion. |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 07:07 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. I'm just another in a long line of liberal's... |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 07:12 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. What a nice compliment! |
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greenbird (432 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:56 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. So what if she did have those problems? |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:05 PM Response to Reply #31 |
43. +1 |
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Aerows (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:15 AM Response to Reply #27 |
33. What difference does it make? |
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vim876 (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:26 AM Response to Reply #27 |
35. Right... |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 05:08 PM Response to Reply #35 |
68. The right wing has taught us to despise... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:37 PM Response to Reply #68 |
82. True, every word you speak. However, more important is, that was an UNPROVEN CHARGE. |
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Frank Cannon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 07:29 AM Response to Reply #82 |
98. Nursing is a very physically demanding job. |
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Frank Cannon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 07:27 AM Response to Reply #68 |
97. +1. Very nicely said. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:32 AM Response to Reply #27 |
37. Are you aware that only about 24% of homeless people have substance problems? |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:04 PM Response to Reply #27 |
42. LPN not an RN |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:35 PM Response to Reply #42 |
53. LPN work is little better than minimum wage. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 05:04 PM Response to Reply #53 |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:57 PM Response to Reply #27 |
47. Would that make a difference to you? Would you leave her walking on the road |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:18 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. ! |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:21 PM Response to Reply #27 |
50. Just don't understand the concept of "Charity", do you? |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:35 PM Response to Reply #27 |
52. Orc #3. Boy, this thread is sure full of them. |
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NOLALady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 03:48 PM Response to Reply #27 |
63. Or maybe she can't keep up with |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 07:51 PM Response to Reply #27 |
78. HEY EVERYBODY LOOK OVER HERE AT THIS COMMENT! |
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Melinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 09:21 PM Response to Reply #78 |
86. Wow... Bravo Cat in Seattle.... (Standing Ovation here) |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 09:42 PM Response to Reply #86 |
88. Cat is a treasure! Her understanding of the issue is unsurpassed. |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
29. There are many times I wish I had limitless income. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:38 PM Response to Reply #29 |
94. There is much that can be done without money. We post those things from time to time. |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-23-11 06:35 AM Response to Reply #94 |
96. You know I know this... |
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Vehl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
34. This is so sad :( |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:39 AM Response to Reply #34 |
38. Homelessness among elderly people is rising rapidly. |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
36. omg. Hope the woman makes it to her sisters quickly and safely |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
41. I would have dropped her off at greyhound or amtrak and bought her a bus ticket |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:37 PM Response to Reply #41 |
54. That sort of thing is why I would love to win the lottery. Lots of people out |
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jtuck004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
45. Thank you for doing what you could, and a lot more than some ever will. eom |
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AlecBGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
48. thank you for your courage and your compassion |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
57. Me. I'm such a softy... |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 05:38 PM Response to Reply #57 |
69. Good for you-I love your thoughts |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
59. In a way, it's like some bizarro circle of life. |
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lutherj (788 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
60. We're supposed to believe that this is just economics, that we all take our knocks, |
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thomhartmann (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
61. "You can tell the poverty of a nation by the age of its hitchhikers" |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
62. Since there are so many of us along her route |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:35 PM Response to Reply #62 |
81. What an idea! A modern day underground railroad! |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:51 PM Response to Reply #62 |
83. What a wonderful idea. |
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trud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
64. thank you for helping |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
65. I used to work for an agency for homeless services. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
66. That's nice of you. |
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DissedByBush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
72. I've given a hitchhiker a ride over 500 miles |
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Shining Jack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
75. K&R |
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SmileyRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
77. I don't think I would have left her on the ramp. |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
79. In solidarity with all those subject to the fleecing of America |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
85. Glad she had somewhere to go. Hope the bureaucracy will send her checks to the right place once |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
90. Some people say that taxing the rich means "penalizing success" |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-22-11 10:32 PM Response to Reply #90 |
91. Excellent point. But we have been well-trained to blame the victims, so it doesn't register. |
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