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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 07:56 PM Original message |
2 dead, 17 hurt: Next time you hear someone complain about police/firefighter salaries and pensions |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
1. Such bravery and commitment to one another |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I know. It's awful. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
2. Here here! |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
3. REST IN PEACE |
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Possumpoint (937 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
5. Son of, Nephew of Two, and Grandson of Another |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Was a medic for ten years |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
6. DU just complains about police and occasionally reffers to them in mass as pigs |
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moodforaday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 09:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. On the other hand, firefighters |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 09:50 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. I guess I should not tell you some stories |
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Supply Side Jesus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 03:17 AM Response to Reply #12 |
20. Such nuances |
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TheMadMonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 02:12 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. Fine, so anarchy it is then? |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 12:56 PM Response to Reply #9 |
26. I know police officers |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 03:03 AM Response to Reply #6 |
19. They don't get paid well? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 03:21 AM Response to Reply #19 |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 01:01 PM Response to Reply #21 |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 03:26 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. They work second jobs because the pay isn't that great. |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 12:50 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. Which is OK if you are single |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 12:59 PM Response to Reply #6 |
28. If you circumscribe a circle on a right triangle its center will lie at the hypotenuse's half point. |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
8. This type of story is one of the reasons why I never complain about |
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gordianot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
10. Isn't it amazing those who promote sacrifice are unwilling to support those who make a sacrifice. |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
11. You'll never hear me complain about their salaries, except |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 09:52 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Or make sure the VFD is well funded |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-22-10 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
14. I was a Volunteer Fireman for several years back in NY... |
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Contrary1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
16. My younger brother has been a fireman/paramedic for 35+ years... |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 12:57 PM Response to Reply #16 |
27. I agree |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 02:39 AM Response to Original message |
17. I don't complain about police pensions (and certainly not firefighters), but... |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 02:59 AM Response to Original message |
18. I've begrudged a firefighter a penny of pay or pension. |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 03:32 AM Response to Original message |
23. The other part of this story has to do with the economic crisis: |
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Corey_Baker08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-23-10 03:36 AM Response to Original message |
24. May These Brave Firefighters RIP-They Made the Ultimate Sacrifice;I Will Be Lowering My Flag |
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