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112. Maybe you should remind them. nt

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Wed Jun 6, 2012, 09:21 AM

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Watched a bagger have an epiphany yesterday [View all] NNN0LHI Jun 2012 OP

It's the same old story, isn't it? Ishoutandscream2 Jun 2012 #1

When it hits them they always say, "but MY situation is different (special...whatever). Dustlawyer Jun 2012 #36

There's a great doc out on this MrScorpio Jun 2012 #44

Hot Coffee dpibel Jun 2012 #50

Excellent documentary. xxqqqzme Jun 2012 #55

That's the one Scootaloo Jun 2012 #63

Craig T. Nelson said it best: tclambert Jun 2012 #62

What? efhmc Jun 2012 #64

LOL drm604 Jun 2012 #89

+1 -- O. M. G. bupkus Jun 2012 #100

Your post should be shouted from the rooftops. Thanks. spooky3 Jun 2012 #72

+1000 n/t jaysunb Jun 2012 #80

Selfishness is the great leveler. Kablooie Jun 2012 #43

yep + seen it in person myself lunasun Jun 2012 #92

Yes, I have an Aunt and Uncle living in the intermountain West..... Swede Atlanta Jun 2012 #88

I get so angry at people like this, SheilaT Jun 2012 #105

Maybe you should remind them. nt nanabugg Jun 2012 #112

"When it happens to you... alterfurz Jun 2012 #91

They only get it when they personally get hit catbyte Jun 2012 #2

This applies across the board. mwb970 Jun 2012 #110

Great story but Tanelorn Jun 2012 #3

I guess they need to experience some kind of massive and undeniable betrayal Jackpine Radical Jun 2012 #5

They keep falling for a "trick" we all learned in elementary school. TahitiNut Jun 2012 #69

Stockholm Syndrome... chervilant Jun 2012 #113

Well, since most of them are older racist fucks who want to go back to 1940 snooper2 Jun 2012 #26

Maybe the Democrats can run an Ad goclark Jun 2012 #68

If you happen to see him again, you might also mention this. denverbill Jun 2012 #4

Yes, I am in HR, and that is how it has worked at each place I have worked. nt Lisa0825 Jun 2012 #14

Serious question: Where does this guy stand in regards to "lapse of coverage"? MattBaggins Jun 2012 #37

I would agree with reply # 21 below on that. nt Lisa0825 Jun 2012 #60

But can he buy insurance retroactively? JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 2012 #20

No it won't be retroactive and he'd better hurry in case the Supreme's overtturn Obamacare. denverbill Jun 2012 #21

IMO Mr Dixon Jun 2012 #6

it boils down to "the more you know moment". Historic NY Jun 2012 #7

Reality strikes like a two by four up side the head. lpbk2713 Jun 2012 #8

Can't imagine it happening to them get the red out Jun 2012 #9

I hope he finds a way JustAnotherGen Jun 2012 #10

While the Shaedenfreude is cool and all, he needs to sue the company. WingDinger Jun 2012 #11

Agreed Sherman A1 Jun 2012 #25

Well, to me it sounds they should contact the State AG's office over the theft of money, start from NotThisTime Jun 2012 #40

my parents went through this same thing in Florida in the early 90's millijac Jun 2012 #47

Florida cosmicaug Jun 2012 #103

But, but,but ... IggleDoer Jun 2012 #76

Definitely. Regardless of his political stance he's been *really* badly wronged by them. (nt) Posteritatis Jun 2012 #84

When it's personal, they get it. BlueToTheBone Jun 2012 #12

Yup. Most of the time it's a, "That's their problem." mentality. n/t vaberella Jun 2012 #17

Because they worked for it. Like no one else has? SammyWinstonJack Jun 2012 #27

How sad his story. I knew as soon as these idiots realize how they are being screwed they would southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #13

I doubt he will become liberal- just use the system there for those in need lunasun Jun 2012 #93

Or maybe he'll keep voting against his interest... cosmicaug Jun 2012 #104

Seems Like Their First Call Should Have Been to the Wife's Employer Indykatie Jun 2012 #15

one of the more interesting aspects wilt the stilt Jun 2012 #16

With pain The Wizard Jun 2012 #18

I accidentally ran into the bag protesters at the Capitol in 2010 wordpix Jun 2012 #19

He paid into Medicare LiberalCatholic Jun 2012 #22

If his wife were in a union EC Jun 2012 #23

I was thinking the exact same thing. obxhead Jun 2012 #70

Ya know what, fuck him... Earth_First Jun 2012 #24

+10000! SammyWinstonJack Jun 2012 #29

Eggs-zact-ly ... bayareaboy Jun 2012 #33

I know where you are coming from, that sense of righteous anger mixed coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #39

Um WilliamPitt Jun 2012 #45

Will, I know... Earth_First Jun 2012 #51

Fair enough WilliamPitt Jun 2012 #54

Gotta agree flobee1 Jun 2012 #81

You know what? I hope Jackson's office is able to help him out. DFW Jun 2012 #28

As soon as he gets his situation settled, he'll be back to hating those less fortunate. Hoyt Jun 2012 #30

I think he will hate the less fortunate from the get go that he has to wait in line lunasun Jun 2012 #102

Great story.....but I expect no change ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #31

With the uncovered med expenses and his wife's job on shaky ground bigbrother05 Jun 2012 #96

their unjustified hate barbtries Jun 2012 #32

Great story but Coyote_Bandit Jun 2012 #34

The guy may have a case against the company for coverage, AND the company may be fined... M0rpheus Jun 2012 #74

I had a similiar incident at the last place I worked MattBaggins Jun 2012 #35

There's a few like that where I work too Populist_Prole Jun 2012 #79

He defended the company that screwed over his father? Grins Jun 2012 #86

Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) Henley96 Jun 2012 #38

He asked where he could sign up? GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #41

Great story but baggers don't have genuine epiphanies bupkus Jun 2012 #42

Yep... Snarkoleptic Jun 2012 #94

Oh, yeah bupkus Jun 2012 #99

2014 cant get here quick enough iamthebandfanman Jun 2012 #46

2014?! chervilant Jun 2012 #114

It's how Fox teaches them how to learn. Turbineguy Jun 2012 #48

The wifes employer is steeling from her, that is illegal regardless of whether or not a lawyer will uponit7771 Jun 2012 #49

Another socialists indoctrinated - good job lame54 Jun 2012 #52

I don't understand the lawyers... Ron Obvious Jun 2012 #53

My guess (having been a paralegal) SheilaT Jun 2012 #57

How about punitive damages? Ron Obvious Jun 2012 #59

Again, I'm not an attorney, but I don't think SheilaT Jun 2012 #106

If the laws are such that the lawyer will get paid little or nothing, then SharonAnn Jun 2012 #66

Let's see if he changes his tune. You'd think he'd be afraid of the Obamacare 'Death Panels...' freshwest Jun 2012 #56

A former boss and a big Rep did that to us. alfredo Jun 2012 #58

Great that you had that power and that ability. efhmc Jun 2012 #65

I had some inside help. alfredo Jun 2012 #95

Good work. Where was this victory? efhmc Jun 2012 #97

In Kentucky alfredo Jun 2012 #115

The social safety net. You're bouncing on it. Bolo Boffin Jun 2012 #61

Perhaps the new Consumer Protection Bureau can help him Samantha Jun 2012 #67

a tough Consumer Protection Bureau marions ghost Jun 2012 #71

He'll still vote republican, I bet. demosincebirth Jun 2012 #73

There is no "Obamacare" to "sign up" for jberryhill Jun 2012 #75

Now to drive home the point ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #77

And then remind him.... Grins Jun 2012 #87

Good ..... Fuck him. I hope he loses it all. RagAss Jun 2012 #78

"What do I do now?" - Vote for the Dems. At least you can sleep with one eye closed. n/t davidwparker Jun 2012 #82

What is this "ObamaCare" of which you speak, bvar22 Jun 2012 #83

I love this story. rosesaylavee Jun 2012 #85

Well, most conservanazis like him will make excuses to blame Obama for his loss of coverage. TxVietVet Jun 2012 #90

But I bet he votes for RMoney in November, Ilsa Jun 2012 #98

I don't feel sorry for him if Shankapotomus Jun 2012 #101

Find the logic in this Bigredhunk Jun 2012 #107

Watched a bagger have an epiphany yesterday StarrMatthieu Jun 2012 #108

I don't suppose you could have a chat with my brother? Rhiannon12866 Jun 2012 #109

Don, you are so laid back. I admire you. My response tsuki Jun 2012 #111