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52. Have you sent this to your local newspaper (if one still exists)

Sat Sep 21, 2013, 06:20 PM

Sep 2013

as a letter to the editor or to the opinions page? There are so many of us in this same position, and I am hesitant to say "there, but for the grace of God..." (you know the rest) because why would god give me grace and not you? You have done all the right things: worked hard, paid taxes, contributed to their stock coffers (401-K), did your civic duty, did volunteer work, took care of your elderly relatives. Now that you have been drained dry of all your reserves, you have become redundant (probably about the time you couldn't afford COBRA) except for the fact that you still have your fighting spirit. Please share your story with others. You are a good writer and I encourage you to send your story far and wide. You have an audience waiting for you.

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What have I ever done to make your party hate me so much, Mr. Boehner? [View all] ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 OP

Well said. Love your post. SummerSnow Sep 2013 #1

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #3

It's not personal, it's just business. In our capitalist society we worship wealth. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #2

I understand their point, but sadly, they don't understand mine. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #4

In this society where success in life is measure by wealth, it's not that they dont rhett o rick Sep 2013 #5

" They dont want to kill you, they just dont care if you die." ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #6

I love that. I heard a variation of it here in DU and wish I could find out who rhett o rick Sep 2013 #16

It's a marvelous quote. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #24

In their world, wealth = virtue. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #25

Superb post. JNelson6563 Sep 2013 #7

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #8

Look at the number of 55+ year olds out there looking for anything they can get.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #9

An Illinois' Department of Employment Security rep told me.... ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #10

Some employers would rather have someone younger because they'll work for less,... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #15

What never seems to occur to them is.... ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #17

Maybe they think you'll spend half of the shift in the bathroom. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #44

LOL! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #50

A very special post... Stuart G Sep 2013 #11

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #18

Add the age discrimination and health problems and it's damn near impossible to find work! Dustlawyer Sep 2013 #12

I actually don't wish it on them. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #20

I did wish them a "taste" which could be humbling and a learning experience. I don't wish anything Dustlawyer Sep 2013 #39

Understood. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #51

Very well said TRoN33 Sep 2013 #13

Thank you! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #21

Awesome. obxhead Sep 2013 #14

I've considered it. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #22

I would love to see this published in every major newspaper in the country. kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #19

I'm a dreamer, as well. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #23

Kicked and recommended....nt Enthusiast Sep 2013 #26

Your not easy, White, Wealthy and your a Woman !!! nothin personal . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #27

I'm white, poor and male. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #30

Me Too !!!!! we have more freinds than them. orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #38

If it weren't for my friends, I don't know what I'd do, some times. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #54

You have stopped contributing to their money piles... 99Forever Sep 2013 #28

Greed has now become a virtue. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #31

Not "has now become a virtue," my friend... 99Forever Sep 2013 #37

ronald reagan WAS a national disaster. One of the worst things to happen to America in all of its calimary Sep 2013 #48

+1 woo me with science Sep 2013 #35

Very good madokie Sep 2013 #29

I've done nothing that I would consider extraordinary. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #33

Thats the way I live my life too madokie Sep 2013 #36

You should really send this to Bonehead. Brigid Sep 2013 #32

I'm sure his circular file is already overflowing. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #34

Great post. Great question. Only one suggestion... mnhtnbb Sep 2013 #40

I debated using 'cheesepairing' and 'miserly'. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #42

Boehner's answer is best summed up by the alien answer to the President's query Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #41

Thank you for taking the time to read it and reply. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #43

Would Boehner have had the same reaction if FDR was in office? Or Truman? Or Eisenhower? AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #45

You should send that to the Washington Post. n/t proReality Sep 2013 #46

Would you consider posting this cadaverdog Sep 2013 #47

I'm tempted to, but... ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #55

You are a perfect example TNNurse Sep 2013 #49

I think I'd like you, too! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #56

Have you sent this to your local newspaper (if one still exists) japple Sep 2013 #52

Our local newspaper is one of Gatehouse Media Corp.'s 'McPapers'. ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #57

proud to be rec. #100 Oldtimeralso Sep 2013 #53

Thank you kindly! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #58