Still against a European-style Dole?

[Taverner]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7681978.stm

Bruce Richall is an IT consultant based in the affluent Connecticut suburb of Westport. He describes how the loss of his job at a multinational bank triggered a rapid spiral into poverty. Having depleted his savings and unable to afford rent, he now sleeps in the back of his car.

In the back of my mind, I hoped it wouldn't happen to me.

I saw bank workers being escorted off the property, clutching their boxes. It was very chilling to witness departing co-workers.

The bank where I worked had already undergone a series of lay-offs in the previous months.

<SNIP>

I now sleep in the back of my car, while I wait for a bed to become available at the shelter. I call it The Hotel Honda.

I keep a good suit and a dress shirt in the back of the car for interviews. I tell recruiters that I'm working.

This is not the life I imagined for myself when I graduated from university. I never thought it would ever come down to this, but here I am - homeless.

[drmeow]

1. My question

Who did you vote for in 2000 and 2004?

Sorry about the lack of sympathy but having voted every year of my voting life for increasing the safety net, I only have sympathy for other people who supported it and are now in trouble.

[Taverner]

2. Me or the dude in the story

Cause if its me you know me and that I've supported the Constitution Party all my life!

:P

[drmeow]

3. The dude in the story, of course.

Although, to be honest, I have a tendency to read posts without really noticing the posters name (unless I really don't like what they said) so I hate to say it but I don't really know anyone at DU :blush: