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Tennessee Gal

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13. It goes beyond work because what is said in public or on social media sites can

Reply to Lucky Luciano (Reply #8)

Sun Oct 14, 2012, 10:36 AM

Oct 2012

get back to the work place.

Most work is related to consumer purchases of products or services of some kind. That means that what is said in public can affect work revenues, impacting income.

So, as much as it irks me to keep my mouth shut on matters I consider vitally important to the survival and success of this nation, I feel I must eliminate all political discussions for a while.

I am deeply saddened by the viciousness and vitriol of this election cycle.

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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