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Tennessee Gal

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6. It is surprising to me how ugly it is getting. I have made a personal decision

Reply to Honeycombe8 (Original post)

Sun Oct 14, 2012, 10:06 AM

Oct 2012

to keep my mouth shut and my thoughts private for the sake of my financial security. It goes against every fiber of my being, but that is where I am.

Always keep in mind that when we go into that voting booth it is private and no one knows how we cast our vote.

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From my employer: A "countdown prayer" email until election [View all] Honeycombe8 Oct 2012 OP

Does your company receive government money or have government contracts? RagAss Oct 2012 #1

interesting JanMichael Oct 2012 #7

There are diversity standards for companies that do business with the government. RagAss Oct 2012 #15

Yup, somehow it has again become acceptable to wear your hood and sheets in public again. OffWithTheirHeads Oct 2012 #2

Keep Quiet 33Greeper Oct 2012 #3

Or, it can be seen from another view justiceischeap Oct 2012 #4

...and keep your resumes out there. nashville_brook Oct 2012 #5

It is surprising to me how ugly it is getting. I have made a personal decision Tennessee Gal Oct 2012 #6

Of course - never ever talk politics or religion at work. Work is for making money. That is all. n Lucky Luciano Oct 2012 #8

It goes beyond work because what is said in public or on social media sites can Tennessee Gal Oct 2012 #13

This: CrispyQ Oct 2012 #9

The 2008 election rocked this nation BumRushDaShow Oct 2012 #10

Isn't this verging on illegal? Regardless, I agree 110%, its getting very ugly out there. riderinthestorm Oct 2012 #11

Well if you ever find yourself backed into a corner AnnaLee Oct 2012 #12

I heard a higher-up mention that he was checking Fox, and he said that CNN was waiting for zbdent Oct 2012 #14