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Spitfire of ATJ

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66. Then you have the likes of Judge Judy looking down on the poor with contempt....

Thu Jan 16, 2014, 07:12 PM

Jan 2014

Everybody should be able to make it if they just wake up, show some personal responsibility and stop expecting a free ride.

This gem of wisdom coming from the highest paid person on TV. ($47 million a year)

The anti-Oprah.

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Have you ever been punched in the face over and over and over again? [View all] Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 OP

Kick JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #1

Thanks for the kick Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #3

One idea that keeps coming to me is that if government won't act upaloopa Jan 2014 #2

We do this JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #4

I agree one of the most fucked up things is our upaloopa Jan 2014 #5

The resentment is insane Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #41

My father used to say.. Sissyk Jan 2014 #45

That is a such a great perspective about giving. I will keep that one. nt GoneFishin Jan 2014 #97

Love this nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #101

My husband used to work at Wal-Mart Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #40

During the depression most newspapers printed upaloopa Jan 2014 #47

Yuck nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #50

It would be wonderful if... ReRe Jan 2014 #82

That would be a wonderful thing nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #102

Our food bank is run by local churches. raven mad Jan 2014 #64

Ours is independent Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #103

Absolutely! Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #12

LBJ's War On Poverty, which has been a thundering success for 50 years, is now a curse word Doctor_J Jan 2014 #118

Truth nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #121

Tree-Hugger, this is powerful writing. enough Jan 2014 #6

Thank you Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #14

What can we do to encourage you? Liberal Jesus Freak Jan 2014 #56

I will definitely share here Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #60

The others who have said this are right. kag Jan 2014 #58

Thank you Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #109

Atta girl! kag Jan 2014 #159

Speak to the editor of the paper. Perhaps he or she will allow you to write as "anonymous." MADem Jan 2014 #78

I will do that Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #107

Not telling you how to write (because you do it really well) but if you push points of MADem Jan 2014 #157

+1 It really is Matariki Jan 2014 #73

Right wing politicians know whats going on... busterbrown Jan 2014 #93

I think for some politicians it is more cynical than that. I think that keeping large swaths of GoneFishin Jan 2014 #98

It's a version of Stockholm syndrome Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #110

The constant stress of being poor, of not knowing redqueen Jan 2014 #7

i know this 30-something year old woman who's a biiiiig Ayn Rand fan. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #11

It's sad how easy it is to exploit people's selfishness, to their own detriment redqueen Jan 2014 #16

yeah...sucker born every minute.... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #18

I know someone like that, too Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #46

It's insane.... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #51

Yep, it's all a scam Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #53

When God Almighty tells you to vote Republican, merrily Jan 2014 #76

in the months running up to the bewsh enthronement, BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #83

The first time that I saw Bush on TV announcing his candidacy, it was on the merrily Jan 2014 #86

woa! I didn't know about that part. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #88

When you saw Tim Russert announce merrily Jan 2014 #89

The first time Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #111

holy shit! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #117

I highly recommend Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #122

oh, we know what they do with a cardboard figure of PBO. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #123

Makes me nauseous nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #125

For years, Republicans have gone after America's youth at younger and younger ages. merrily Jan 2014 #119

It is frightening Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #124

Yes, but it would be less frightening (to me anyway), if merrily Jan 2014 #152

Apathy Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #155

Apathy at the DNC level? merrily Jan 2014 #156

You mentioned one issue I see as well Thav Jan 2014 #62

in my not very humble opinion, i think they swallow BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #85

They worship the pastor Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #113

Supposedly, the pastor has been called to ministry by God and anointed by God merrily Jan 2014 #120

I've known people in these religions Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #147

I've been people in these religions. merrily Jan 2014 #151

Glad you made it out! Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #153

I was never in that cult, thank heaven. merrily Jan 2014 #158

If Jesus were here now Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #112

I have friends in the same Faux mode. They have been brainwashed. It's PROPAGANDA! The Wielding Truth Jan 2014 #116

Yes, the stress is very dangerous Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #19

It seems insane, but it is no accident. redqueen Jan 2014 #29

Definitely not Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #44

Thanks for the reminder JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #70

That is what burns me up about all this. kag Jan 2014 #61

EXACTLY Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #133

In Massachusetts, the cops and RMV are merciless. Flatulo Jan 2014 #91

Ouch! Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #134

K&R... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #8

Most definitely worse nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #21

..... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #9

They need to be deported to some other galaxy Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #22

yes we do.... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #28

Maybe there is a galaxy out there Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #43

Yes!!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #48

I was poor as a kid which was bad enough. Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #10

I hope it doesn't happen to my son Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #24

It shouldn't be an issue until puberty--be aware around that time. Kingofalldems Jan 2014 #39

I will. Thank you. nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #42

no George II Jan 2014 #13

Good nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #25

Thank You for Writing This cer7711 Jan 2014 #15

jeeezzzzz.....omg BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #26

Thank You! cer7711 Jan 2014 #80

mostly, yeah....but there is a lot of diversity among liberals too. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #87

We have Wishadoo Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #149

Perfect! Thank you. cer7711 Jan 2014 #154

I am glad you are in a better job! Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #32

I Understand! cer7711 Jan 2014 #81

I was told to write porn Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #114

Kicked and Reccomended. stage left Jan 2014 #17

Thank you nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #33

I hope the teabaggers get stomped in 2014 as well as 2016. No Vested Interest Jan 2014 #72

Please keep on posting, and send this to your congressional delegation. LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #20

I have a big mouth Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #34

righteous rant... n/t ProdigalJunkMail Jan 2014 #23

Thank you nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #35

Great rant. russspeakeasy Jan 2014 #27

Thank you :) nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #36

Where do you live? Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #30

Southeastern PA nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #37

Ah. I had to leave Southeastern PA 30 years ago Matariki Jan 2014 #74

Yes, I would like them to answer that question. nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #126

A kick and a hug Hekate Jan 2014 #31

Thank you :) nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #38

K&R Sissyk Jan 2014 #49

Agreed Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #52

The US is sinking much like the Titanic did. Problem right now is, those on the RKP5637 Jan 2014 #54

This is the very sad truth Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #127

I don't get here often... Harry_Scrote Jan 2014 #55

That is valuable Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #128

Excuse me. I mis-spoke. stage left Jan 2014 #57

This is my hope, too Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #129

"2010-style teabaggy win". Millions living now and for years to come, per current and future policy. jtuck004 Jan 2014 #59

+1 nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #130

I hear you Prophet 451 Jan 2014 #63

Thank you Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #131

I can empathize. We are in the same boat. raven mad Jan 2014 #65

It's just not right? Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #132

Then you have the likes of Judge Judy looking down on the poor with contempt.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2014 #66

I could definitely have that! Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #135

I can picture her arguing with a decorator. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2014 #140

Most likely Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #142

Best line in this great piece: pa28 Jan 2014 #67

Amen. cer7711 Jan 2014 #105

One problem I see first hand is that as the middle class sinks into poverty they are rhett o rick Jan 2014 #68

Divide and conquer. merrily Jan 2014 #75

+1 nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #136

I can't tell you how much your update needs for me. grantcart Jan 2014 #69

I will. :) nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #137

Don't give up shenmue Jan 2014 #71

Thank you. Your rant was perfect. Recommend. nt babylonsister Jan 2014 #77

The only way out of being poor is to have a lot of money. arcane1 Jan 2014 #79

k&r Liberal_in_LA Jan 2014 #84

KR El_Johns Jan 2014 #90

Talkin' 'bout a revolution... nikto Jan 2014 #92

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch... Enthusiast Jan 2014 #94

K&R Great Post Tree-Hugger! B Calm Jan 2014 #95

A big k&r! chervilant Jan 2014 #96

I'm on Wishadoo! Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #138

OneGrassRoot rocks!!! chervilant Jan 2014 #161

We can volunteer with her? Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #162

K&R ck4829 Jan 2014 #99

Righteous rant! JNelson6563 Jan 2014 #100

I hope your situation improves soon!!!! Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #139

The depression has not ended maindawg Jan 2014 #104

The gays make us poor Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #141

They feel like they need to protect themselves maindawg Jan 2014 #160

The rent and other things get raised treestar Jan 2014 #106

Food, gas, electricity, rent Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #143

k and r-- I wish I could make those arrogant, ignorant 1%ers HAVE to read things like your post, niyad Jan 2014 #108

I wish for a Scrooge-type moment Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #144

"Work and pray . . ." another_liberal Jan 2014 #115

And I'm doubly screwed Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #145

It's doubtful we'll get some anyway . . . another_liberal Jan 2014 #148

+1 nt Tree-Hugger Jan 2014 #150

Joe Hill Bragi Jan 2014 #163

The people need a thousand more just like him. another_liberal Jan 2014 #164

KnR. nt tblue37 Jan 2014 #146