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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:27 PM Original message |
As someone who works in the unemployment office in my state. . . |
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cutlassmama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
1. The rich don't care if the poor commit suidicide. Sociopaths have no |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
14. So the "rich" are all unconscious sociopaths. Got it. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
18. There are plenty of rich Democrats who support higher taxes |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
2. Understood, but agree to disagree |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
19. Congratulations, Taverner, and good luck! n/t |
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DonCoquixote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
3. I am angry about the tax cuts |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
4. Why are wealthy politicians even allowed to VOTE on extensions?! |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:09 PM Response to Reply #4 |
23. Basic unemployment insurance is permanent. |
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leftstreet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 11:03 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. It's not permanent if it 'runs out' |
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housewolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
5. Thanks for your insights and experience |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
6. It matters. BUT... |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:39 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. It isn't the only stimulus. The package also contained a reduction |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:43 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Which will be worthless when the price of everything goes up. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:12 PM Response to Reply #11 |
24. We're in a deflationary economy at the moment. We SHOULD |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
7. Thank you, Hamlette, for a view from the trenches. n/t |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
9. k&r |
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MisterP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
10. and the other ~4M unemployed? |
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Angry Dragon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
12. All the stuff should have never been lumped together |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:00 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. Congress has never worked that way. Stuff is always lumped together. |
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Angry Dragon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:03 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. And it works so well |
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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:08 PM Response to Reply #12 |
22. Line item veto? It is a debate for the ages. We've been fighting it for years. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
13. You rock. |
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Bluerthanblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
15. hang in there- and thank you |
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Vinnie From Indy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
20. These people would not have been left behind |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
21. I was an employment counselor in the state emp office for a few years too... |
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Tom_Foolery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. Thank you for your hard work and thoughtful words!!! |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
26. i do not know how you can go to work knowing what is facing you as soon as the door opens. |
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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
27. Thank ALL of you for your kind words! |
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Rowdyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 12:19 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. I worked in Job Service for 25 years helping those same people find work and I hear you.... |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-09-10 03:03 AM Response to Original message |
30. Thank you for your thoughtful post. |
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