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In reply to the discussion: A Story to renew your faith in the wealthy folks in US. [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,267 posts)34. I think most of us understood what you were trying to say.
But I get your point - I don't usually write about incidents I've witnessed or conversations I've had or overheard or things I've said or done, because I know they will be questioned and picked apart, complete with accusations of having made the whole thing up or using the "wrong" words, which "proves" I must be a right-wing troll. I enjoy DU most of the time, and there's lots of great information and plenty of great people, but there is just enough irrational hatefulness that sometimes it does suck.
I'm glad you posted. It was a good thing those parents did.
Peace.
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"There are decent people in all classes of life." - often forgotten when stereotypes take over. nt
MH1
Aug 2014
#26
I hope it feels good to be right. There is nothing more exhilarating than pointing out...
joeglow3
Aug 2014
#19
Derek Jeter? Worked his ass off to make the majors and was rewarded for the quality of his play?
Nye Bevan
Aug 2014
#45
You can bet had they came from generational wealth that the outcome would have been different
tk2kewl
Aug 2014
#12
I don't think so guy having his kid cleaning up her mess is a faith restoring incident
TheKentuckian
Aug 2014
#15
I thought it would have been expected for him to say his kid wouldn't do that sue me.
redstatebluegirl
Aug 2014
#18
That's a sweet story, nice to hear this sad week. Thanks for sharing it. n/t
Unvanguard
Aug 2014
#22
I am feeling like that also. Thank you for a nice story, glad it worked out by the nice parents
uppityperson
Aug 2014
#39
The primary definition of 'faith' is 'to have confidence or trust in something or someone'.
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2014
#31
It is certainly commendable that some wealthy people use their wealth in ways that
el_bryanto
Aug 2014
#32