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cstanleytech

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16. Heywood this isnt about me its about the math and if the math

Reply to Heywood J (Reply #15)

Tue Aug 14, 2012, 07:40 AM

Aug 2012

supports the workers then great if it doesnt then it doesnt, it sucks but math is math no matter how much we all wish it might be otherwise and I speak as someone who struggles week to week worrying about what bills to pay and if I'll be able to afford groceries this week.
So can you defend your opinion using the math rather than trying to turn it into a personal attack on me? If so that would be awesome because like I said if the math supports the workers then awesome and I will gladly offer them my full support.

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I guess you'll be the next one to volunteer for a "warranted" 50% pay cut Heywood J Aug 2012 #15

Heywood this isnt about me its about the math and if the math cstanleytech Aug 2012 #16

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Except I am not blaming the workers I am just someone unwilling to cstanleytech Aug 2012 #20

I read all of your posts. blackspade Aug 2012 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author cstanleytech Aug 2012 #22

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