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uncle ray

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36. yeah, it's not "fair". so?

Thu Aug 25, 2022, 08:18 AM

Aug 2022

is it fair to have attended an expensive school, having been sold a bill of goods that an expensive education would get you a high paying job and be rich, only to be stuck with a minimum wage job and college debt that's twice the original loan amount because of one's inability to pay?

good for you. i did the same thing...over twenty years ago. now i'm happy to help others even if it isn't "fair".

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What in God's name even started the "student loan debate?" Have we really become that [View all] Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 OP

My husband paid his off too...I went to a state college so I managed to pay my way through Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #1

It's been a real eye-opener for me EYESORE 9001 Aug 2022 #7

I am pretty depressed about this. I never expected to find such attitudes here. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #11

Few are progressives on all issues Kaleva Aug 2022 #48

That is fair. It is just that is seems the GOP selfishness and greed is spreading. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #77

I have 3 kids BonnieJW Aug 2022 #28

That's a good point Johnny2X2X Aug 2022 #42

Yours is the very good point! consider_this Aug 2022 #54

What started it? grumpyduck Aug 2022 #2

Yup. evolves Aug 2022 #64

It's amazing the # of so called democrats repeating rw talking points FlyingPiggy Aug 2022 #79

We don't all have to agree all the time luv2fly Aug 2022 #83

No we don't all have to agree. But repeating rw talking points is sus. FlyingPiggy Aug 2022 #96

I think there is a valuable debate as to how much or how to use that help. Claustrum Aug 2022 #3

It's better to rely on votes than billionaires donations Walleye Aug 2022 #6

So what are we Biden Democrats vs...whatever other Democrats there are...I have no idea what Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #13

I am sorry. I should have been more clear. Claustrum Aug 2022 #23

Thank you for the clarification. I find some of the negative responses shocking. I am Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #24

I completely agree with you. Claustrum Aug 2022 #25

Tightwads, skinflints, and cheapskates. The Republican philosophy seeping into our party Walleye Aug 2022 #4

Yup Effete Snob Aug 2022 #8

It is an "I got mine, screw the others" society in many ways... hlthe2b Aug 2022 #5

This NewHendoLib Aug 2022 #41

I had a coworker once who was so bitter he resented that people raccoon Aug 2022 #9

A rising tide lifts ALL boats ❤️ Murphyb849 Aug 2022 #10

This sums the issue up pretty well, I think Clash City Rocker Aug 2022 #12

That is awesome...for those not on twitter. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #14

That is spot on. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2022 #26

Right on point. Magoo48 Aug 2022 #32

That's the best meme I've seen on this issue so far. crickets Aug 2022 #80

Spot on! FlyingPiggy Aug 2022 #97

Mysterious, isn't it? Pinback Aug 2022 #61

Uneducated Deplorables who pay nothing in Taxes Smackdown2019 Aug 2022 #15

People forget there were winners and losers in the ACA Sympthsical Aug 2022 #16

I paid of my loan a few years after grad school PJMcK Aug 2022 #17

I wonder if these same recalcitrant people would donate to buskers littlemissmartypants Aug 2022 #18

the thugs and the talking heads get talking points every.damn.day. mopinko Aug 2022 #19

Maybe some don't realize that many loans have become scams. raging moderate Aug 2022 #20

It's the INTEREST, stupid! (NOT referring to YOU--just a play on a quote). maddiemom Aug 2022 #35

Well inthewind21 Aug 2022 #76

Conditions for repayment are not the same for those loans...nor bankruptcy conditions. maddiemom Aug 2022 #81

Just that wedgie trick of theirs again Ponietz Aug 2022 #21

Exactly. niyad Aug 2022 #67

YES ❗❗ Duppers Aug 2022 #75

Amen. I paid my university debts as I received them, but not everyone can do that. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2022 #22

I went to a local college Shermanator Aug 2022 #27

Why? Nothing is "fair" to everyone Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 #34

yeah, it's not "fair". so? uncle ray Aug 2022 #36

I work as a middle school librarian- every time I see that, all I can see are the Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 #37

Is any social safety net or charity fair, then? kcr Aug 2022 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz Aug 2022 #39

Do something productive they can pay you for Effete Snob Aug 2022 #51

How did they like the fairness of random teenagers being sent to Vietnam? Effete Snob Aug 2022 #58

C'est la vie for you and your friends obamanut2012 Aug 2022 #59

Maybe these people can be organized to support reparations for slavery Effete Snob Aug 2022 #69

Vacuity... Xoan Aug 2022 #29

I'm fine with paying the taxes for these kids to get relief vercetti2021 Aug 2022 #30

It seems we are. Folks close to me resent it, too... Joinfortmill Aug 2022 #31

This thread was needed, I agree with it, but gab13by13 Aug 2022 #33

Hey how about we talk about the massive socialist corporate welfare issue???? The Jungle 1 Aug 2022 #38

"A rising tide lifts all boats"? Dr. T Aug 2022 #40

President Kennedy made it famous in 1963 Ponietz Aug 2022 #45

That was refreshing, Ponietz. Dr. T Aug 2022 #52

However, Reagan did mis-apply it JHB Aug 2022 #72

I do inthewind21 Aug 2022 #78

Nope... BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #87

John F. Kennedy Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 #88

i did too but when i went to college interest was less than 3%..books were bought used samnsara Aug 2022 #43

Didn't Tucker Carlson go to college? Kaleva Aug 2022 #44

Carlson was a dropout,I believe. maddiemom Aug 2022 #82

He graduated from Trinity College Kaleva Aug 2022 #85

Tucker was disappointed that his children went to college Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 #89

I think every commentator at Fox attended college Kaleva Aug 2022 #92

Sean Hannity was a college dropout Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 #93

Thanks for the correction! I'll edit my post. Kaleva Aug 2022 #95

Was not going to reply to this tiredtoo Aug 2022 #46

Was it fair to people born into slavery... duhneece Aug 2022 #47

That's why Republicans support reparations, apparently Effete Snob Aug 2022 #70

I didn't need a student loan. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2022 #49

There's no requirement to be a progressive to be a member here Kaleva Aug 2022 #50

Right wing media has tried to convince voters for decades that all Democrats do is take their Lonestarblue Aug 2022 #53

+1 Emile Aug 2022 #55

Exactly. Tell me again how many times Dumpy declared bankrupcy judesedit Aug 2022 #56

I'm turning 73. Went to a private university that cost NoMoreRepugs Aug 2022 #57

No debate if you completely ignore :). My new strategy is Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #62

Having an educated workforce, Educated citizens, makes our country strong ashredux Aug 2022 #63

My daughter complained a little about this yesterday. Tracer Aug 2022 #65

very well said Evolve Dammit Aug 2022 #66

It is simple economics... IthinkThereforeIAM Aug 2022 #68

Hypocrites? 3825-87867 Aug 2022 #71

I think of the story of the poor peasant and the magic lamp DBoon Aug 2022 #73

An idea 💡 Duppers Aug 2022 #74

It absolutely should be- and the conservatives will freak out more Thtwudbeme Aug 2022 #90

I agree with the main sentiment of your post. BlueCheeseAgain Aug 2022 #84

I was very surprised at some of the comments from fellow DU members that aren't supportive of liberal_mama Aug 2022 #86

FOMO RANDYWILDMAN Aug 2022 #91

Fox News fucking ruins everything! Initech Aug 2022 #94