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57. Our local newspaper is one of Gatehouse Media Corp.'s 'McPapers'.

Reply to japple (Reply #52)

Sat Sep 21, 2013, 06:51 PM

Sep 2013

They seldom publish LTE's, and when they do, they read like Tea Party propaganda pieces.

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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