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hunter

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7. I know it's true in our family.

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Sat Aug 25, 2012, 04:25 PM

Aug 2012

My wife and I, our union fathers worked hard and live comfortably even in retirement.

It feels like our generation has to fight for the smallest gains and against huge retreats. And for most of us there are no unions.

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The 1%'s response: kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #1

Amen a geek named Bob Aug 2012 #2

kr HiPointDem Aug 2012 #3

Interesting, ProSense Aug 2012 #4

What would you characterize as Reaganomics? girl gone mad Aug 2012 #8

did they say where the other 10% went? hfojvt Aug 2012 #5

It's liable to get worse. moondust Aug 2012 #6

I know it's true in our family. hunter Aug 2012 #7

k&r CabCurious Aug 2012 #9

It's not just income that's down dickthegrouch Aug 2012 #10