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lostnfound

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24. Waiting in lines about 4 hours long, i thought, "30% of these people were trump voters"

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Jan 13, 2019, 06:31 AM

Jan 2019

For some reason, it made me feel a little better

But pregnant women and old sick people were waiting there too

Maybe people on their way to see visit a dying family member

On the other hand, we didn’t get stuck in ice boxes or separated from little children

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When an employer tells you, "Sorry. I can't pay you this month," [View all] MineralMan Jan 2019 OP

This makes sense on its surface. But inactuality would require real courage and KPN Jan 2019 #1

Workers should never be timid about getting paid for their work. MineralMan Jan 2019 #2

I've worked without pay a few times. Igel Jan 2019 #5

Did the dorm residents not have keys to the dorm and their rooms? MineralMan Jan 2019 #7

The only thing Trump would understand is someone breaking his kneecaps with a tire iron... hunter Jan 2019 #3

I would never threaten a POTUS. MineralMan Jan 2019 #4

That worked out for you, may it continue to do so. violetpastille Jan 2019 #6

It has worked out for me for almost 50 years. MineralMan Jan 2019 #8

wish it was that simple. I'm thinking lot of these federal workers have YEARS of service. bluestarone Jan 2019 #9

How will they pay those bills without pay. MineralMan Jan 2019 #10

While i agree about the power if EVERYONE would do this bluestarone Jan 2019 #12

Actually, in the case of the TSA and ATC workers, MineralMan Jan 2019 #14

Yep and seems like always the ones that walk out bluestarone Jan 2019 #16

Federal workers can't legally strike. meadowlander Jan 2019 #11

Yes, I know that. MineralMan Jan 2019 #13

Reagan fired all the air traffic controllers - that's why the current law against striking was put meadowlander Jan 2019 #17

As I said, I doubt any such job action will happen. MineralMan Jan 2019 #18

I am retired federal employee who has been through several furloughs and lilactime Jan 2019 #15

All of that is why the power of labor has shrunk. MineralMan Jan 2019 #19

What is essential is that the Federal government is Open malaise Jan 2019 #20

The last time the air traffic controllers walked it was replacedl CK_John Jan 2019 #21

Federal shutdowns are the thing that should be legally banned, should not be allowed. sunonmars Jan 2019 #22

NOT paying one for their hard work is the Trump way lame54 Jan 2019 #23

Waiting in lines about 4 hours long, i thought, "30% of these people were trump voters" lostnfound Jan 2019 #24