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In reply to the discussion: "I got mine, fuck you." [View all]

Botany

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16. lots of them are giving up their pay
Sun Oct 6, 2013, 10:43 AM
Oct 2013
http://www.politicususa.com/2013/10/02/sen-al-franken-donates-salary-harvest-gop-shutdown.html

Unlike some in Congress who claim they won’t be taking their salary, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) specified the charity to which his salary will be sent. Franken will be donating his salary during the GOP shutdown to Second Harvest Heartland, a hunger relief organization that works throughout Minnesota.

“Second Harvest Heartland is a great organization that works throughout Minnesota, providing vital assistance to families who would otherwise go hungry,” said Senator Franken in a statement. “Just as I was prepared to do in 2011 when we faced a possible shutdown, I won’t be taking my salary. I believe that while the government is shut down, donating my salary to charity is the right thing to do, and I’m going to make sure that money goes toward helping people who might be badly affected by the shut down.”

The Senator’s office explained that he chose this organization because “he said people who rely on the federal government’s safety net programs may need help making ends meet as a result of the shutdown.”

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"I got mine, fuck you." [View all] Scuba Oct 2013 OP
That is the mentality of the well to do Republican liberal N proud Oct 2013 #1
it is not just them Mojorabbit Oct 2013 #48
She's caught on audiotape for this (at 2:05) DinahMoeHum Oct 2013 #2
Good addition, thanks. Scuba Oct 2013 #3
Absolutely. This is gold. Arkansas Granny Oct 2013 #5
Exactly! drmeow Oct 2013 #56
Sam Seder should replace Chuck Todd or better yet….. 12AngryBorneoWildmen Oct 2013 #69
She's changed tune now, though. She's having it withheld. Roland99 Oct 2013 #4
Too little, too late. Arkansas Granny Oct 2013 #6
Kind of like... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #29
Too late. Scuba Oct 2013 #7
Ya know, we got plenty of threads about Republicans not giving up their pay... TreasonousBastard Oct 2013 #8
why on earth should he dsc Oct 2013 #9
Good point... TreasonousBastard Oct 2013 #63
If he favored ACA and not a government shut-down, he's OK with me. . . DinahMoeHum Oct 2013 #10
At least some of them are. GoCubsGo Oct 2013 #15
lots of them are giving up their pay Botany Oct 2013 #16
++...nt dougolat Oct 2013 #45
He deserves a lot of praise for that. Jamastiene Oct 2013 #51
I'm not sure a Senator can refuse to take pay, but... TreasonousBastard Oct 2013 #64
I was kinda hoping the charity would be Planned Parenthood.. beerandjesus Oct 2013 #67
Dems didn't cause the shutdown. nt awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #30
That's it right there. nt NYC Liberal Oct 2013 #54
How you doing, Lib?... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #62
Neither did the 800,000 laid off, or... TreasonousBastard Oct 2013 #65
That is true. nt awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #70
It's the Republicans' tactics that are taking *other* people's paychecks away. pacalo Oct 2013 #55
I agree the teabaggers in particular are pond scum, but... TreasonousBastard Oct 2013 #66
My sister should wear a t shirt that says that SummerSnow Oct 2013 #11
I've got this one 90-percent Oct 2013 #12
^ ^ **Yeah, this!!** ^ ^ lastlib Oct 2013 #32
No matter how much she "gives up" she'll never go hungry or watch her kids go hungry. Bitch. hue Oct 2013 #13
typical republican heaven05 Oct 2013 #14
The campaign ads are really writing themselves. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #17
Isn't that their whole party platform classykaren Oct 2013 #18
Nothing confers a sense of worth sulphurdunn Oct 2013 #19
God wants them to be well off, shows how good they are bigbrother05 Oct 2013 #23
Yep, from the mouth of Calvinism. sulphurdunn Oct 2013 #43
Good observation...nt Enthusiast Oct 2013 #46
This is probably the best and most concise statement I've read here in 6 months hatrack Oct 2013 #58
LOL She even looks like a THUG! B Calm Oct 2013 #20
It's reports like this one... KansDem Oct 2013 #21
How do you do that one? nt awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #31
Easy! KansDem Oct 2013 #33
image link: easychoice Oct 2013 #35
Thanks you two. nt awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #41
Is this the new Republican campaign slogan? Octobrist Oct 2013 #22
Perfect! ffr Oct 2013 #24
Clear as a snout on a pig. Octafish Oct 2013 #25
Those botox injections must be REALLY expensive! n/t RoccoR5955 Oct 2013 #26
I wonder if she would still feel that way if she soon loses her job due to the shutdown cristianmarie533 Oct 2013 #27
k&r Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #28
This witch represents my district. loudsue Oct 2013 #34
I'm sure you're not the only one sick of her in your district. SunSeeker Oct 2013 #36
'Scuse me... all the witches I know are pretty nice people. TygrBright Oct 2013 #47
Hmmm. Very good point, TygrBright. You're so right. loudsue Oct 2013 #72
Scum of the earth. Selfish clown. Hypocritical asswaffle. AAO Oct 2013 #37
Height of arrogance and selfishness. n/t AngryOldDem Oct 2013 #38
I totally agree. yuiyoshida Oct 2013 #52
Like the criminal in court cries tears of sorrow as they say: "I'm sorry!" rustydog Oct 2013 #39
My cousin is furloughed TxDemChem Oct 2013 #40
He should apply for unemployment--he's eligible for it. MADem Oct 2013 #50
I think he might. TxDemChem Oct 2013 #53
Kick & recommended. William769 Oct 2013 #42
K&R! oxymoron Oct 2013 #44
Looks like one of those Nut Racist Assholers too. lonestarnot Oct 2013 #49
If those are gross figures for their income, her surgeon husband must be a crap surgeon. mnhtnbb Oct 2013 #57
Big Time! Vanje Oct 2013 #59
DURec leftstreet Oct 2013 #60
I cant tell which is the biggest A-hole....The subj of this thread, or Rep Neugebauer (R-TX) Vanje Oct 2013 #61
BIGTIME. nt bluedeathray Oct 2013 #68
Articles of Faith... mikeysnot Oct 2013 #71
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