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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 06:03 PM Original message |
Why Bobbolink is Homeless |
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Greyskye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. Wow. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
2. And that's only part of it. The rest of the story is much worse. |
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topaz_eyes (24 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Third-worldization of the U.S. is proceeding apace. nt |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
3. Recommend n/t |
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Yael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
4. Thanks for reposting |
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iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
6. Just Astounding (eom) |
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pamela (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
7. K & R |
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RadioactiveCarrot (39 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
8. This is heart wrenching. |
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calimary (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:22 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. Welcome to DU! |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
9. kick for my friend bobbolink (NT) |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:20 PM Response to Reply #9 |
105. One From Me Too! |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
10. Thank you for posting this here. |
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smokey nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
11. K&R!!!! |
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vickitulsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
12. This is why I live the way I do, also. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:36 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. And this is why we need a real program to help adults. |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:53 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Did you know there |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 09:49 AM Response to Reply #17 |
64. You're kidding! |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:46 AM Response to Reply #64 |
73. nope not kidding |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:11 AM Response to Reply #73 |
79. It just keeps getting worse and worse, doesn't it. |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:10 PM Response to Reply #79 |
94. Right now |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:39 PM Response to Reply #94 |
110. Just in case. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:23 PM Response to Reply #17 |
106. AND Did YOU Know That Even Down Here In Florida... The Shut Down |
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smokey nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:58 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Those are all great ideas. |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:04 PM Response to Reply #14 |
21. Don't get me started on medicaid |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 09:50 AM Response to Reply #21 |
65. Oh, I know. Frankly, I think it needs to be lumped in with Medicare. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:53 AM Response to Reply #14 |
40. The idea of a guaranteed annual income floated around for a while |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #40 |
75. Just like Baltimore does |
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biermeister (425 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:34 PM Response to Reply #75 |
86. DKs Rock! |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:40 PM Response to Reply #40 |
122. Yes, that was Nixon. Our LAST LIBERAL PRESIDENT. |
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Neecy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 04:27 PM Response to Reply #12 |
166. Vicki... |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
15. Thank you for cross-posting this |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
16. "When an abuser can turn a quiet, sweet person like David into one who threatens violence..." |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:02 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. It's not about evolving |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:44 PM Response to Reply #19 |
26. I understand .... |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:48 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. Thank you |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:25 PM Response to Reply #27 |
33. Possible resources for recourse.... |
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Truth2Tell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
20. I actually had to stop reading this and finish later |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Be mad |
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rucognizant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 09:09 AM Response to Reply #24 |
63. On the other hand...... |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:31 PM Response to Reply #20 |
34. We should be mad at Democrats. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:16 PM Response to Reply #34 |
114. "Part of this is Bill Clinton's fault for calling for and signing into law the welfare reform act " |
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Baby Snooks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:49 PM Response to Reply #114 |
137. And what says Madame Speaker? |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
22. k&r |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
23. I have mixed feelings about this being posted here..... I"ve been bashed so much at DU |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Bobbolink |
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seemslikeadream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:49 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. I just made my first video Sunday night |
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Subdivisions (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:03 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. Just. wow... |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:33 AM Response to Reply #28 |
58. That made me cry. I couldn't watch the whole thing. |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:59 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. you have my support |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:42 PM Response to Reply #30 |
125. "If someone is stalking you, report it to Skinner & Co.. " |
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rockymountaindem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:05 PM Response to Reply #23 |
32. Well, I'm on your side |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:43 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. I will never bash you |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:53 PM Response to Reply #23 |
36. friend, |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:50 AM Response to Reply #23 |
39. well you know there are SEVERAL of us who support you |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:17 AM Response to Reply #39 |
56. Same here, Bobbolink. It won't be a lot, but regular, I hope. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:59 AM Response to Reply #23 |
41. If anybody gives you any crap, just let me know |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 04:57 PM Response to Reply #41 |
170. Thanks, Lydia! I'm very disheartened. |
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blondie58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:20 AM Response to Reply #23 |
52. ((Bobbolink))) |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 09:55 AM Response to Reply #23 |
66. More people love and support you here than don't. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:44 PM Response to Reply #66 |
126. That wasn't a reference to you, knitter! |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #126 |
141. Oh, I'm so sorry. |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
29. Wow. that hurts. |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
37. I know I'm probably being naive but |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:02 AM Response to Reply #37 |
42. Also the NIMBY factor |
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JenniferJuniper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:20 AM Response to Reply #42 |
46. People in my town |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:35 PM Response to Reply #37 |
120. I'm not mentally ill, nor a con, and don't need a "group home" |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 02:21 AM Response to Reply #120 |
157. people get their OWN homes by working and saving... |
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shance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
38. Thank you Bobbolink. Is there also a place where we can send |
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Lugnut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
43. K&R for bobbie. |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:09 AM Response to Original message |
44. K & R |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:20 AM Response to Original message |
45. "First and foremost, EVERYONE should be receiving enough money to be able to rent a mkt rate apt..." |
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El Pinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:34 AM Response to Reply #45 |
48. I was tempted to say the same thing but was scared of being flamed. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:02 AM Response to Reply #48 |
67. There are reasons why people can't work. |
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El Pinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #67 |
76. As far as I can tell, she put herself on the streets voluntarily. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #76 |
78. There's more to the story. |
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El Pinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:20 AM Response to Reply #78 |
80. Well, I have plenty of experience with being working poor... |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #80 |
90. El Pinko |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:37 PM Response to Reply #80 |
109. Just a question: what would be wrong with everyone getting housing? |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 12:03 AM Response to Reply #109 |
152. what's wrong with people having roomates in order to afford a place to live? |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 12:37 AM Response to Reply #152 |
154. Have you ever lived |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 02:15 AM Response to Reply #154 |
156. yes- it's called a college dorm. |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-09-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #156 |
176. Here are a few.. There are many more. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-10-08 01:13 AM Response to Reply #176 |
177. but the question was about people who DON'T work... |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-10-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #177 |
179. Actually you are wrong |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 10:43 AM Response to Reply #152 |
161. Even nursing homes don't force roomies on everyone. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 12:12 PM Response to Reply #161 |
163. the op thinks that the government should pay for each to have their own market rate apartment... |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 08:14 PM Response to Reply #163 |
171. What about the success programs have had doing just that, though? |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 08:36 PM Response to Reply #171 |
172. it might work in some individual cases- but it would never fly as a total solution... |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 08:47 PM Response to Reply #172 |
173. Yes, ultimately, it does go back to Reagan. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 10:31 PM Response to Reply #173 |
174. something doesn't seem right about the math... |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #78 |
93. Exactly |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:26 PM Response to Reply #93 |
108. No "trauma worthiness measuring stick." I like that. |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:34 PM Response to Reply #76 |
87. You are ignorant about the EFFECTS trauma has on people |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #87 |
103. We live in a culture that systematically abuses people... |
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JosephSchmo (76 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 09:52 PM Response to Reply #87 |
147. You sound abusive |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:14 PM Response to Reply #147 |
150. well |
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El Pinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:57 PM Response to Reply #150 |
151. I never disrespected anyone. |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 12:22 AM Response to Reply #151 |
153. Ok |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:33 PM Response to Reply #67 |
119. thank you, knitter4 democracy! I simply can't abide the ignorance anymore, |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:29 AM Response to Reply #48 |
81. I can't work |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:56 PM Response to Reply #81 |
102. Deleted message |
kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:41 PM Response to Reply #102 |
124. bad child, no biscuit. Suicide ripples its effects through many lives |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:47 PM Response to Reply #124 |
127. Thank you for taking that on. |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:04 PM Response to Reply #127 |
135. I have dealt with depression my entire life |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:58 PM Response to Reply #124 |
132. Thanks. |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:18 PM Response to Reply #102 |
145. What the fuck |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:37 PM Response to Reply #81 |
121. I admire you! You are so clear, and know yourself so well! |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:40 PM Response to Reply #121 |
123. Thanks |
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flasoapbox (80 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:45 PM Response to Reply #45 |
88. Good suggestion. I got fucked over financially... |
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KillCapitalism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:30 AM Response to Original message |
47. K&R for bobbo |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:35 AM Response to Original message |
49. I hope I'm not to late to recommend this, but kicking anyway. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:48 AM Response to Original message |
50. I'm sorry to read this. As John Edwards said, "We are BETTER than this!" |
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fedupconservative (74 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:05 AM Response to Original message |
51. Something's a little fishy |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:51 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. You should probably |
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El Pinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:20 AM Response to Reply #53 |
54. Judging by that poster's name, he made up his mind before he read the post. |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:54 AM Response to Reply #54 |
74. Have to agree with you... |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:12 PM Response to Reply #74 |
82. I wish what you wrote was true |
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fedupconservative (74 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. I'll try to be more open minded. |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:49 PM Response to Reply #85 |
89. wow. Welcome to DU! |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #85 |
91. Welcome to DU |
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flasoapbox (80 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:17 PM Response to Reply #85 |
95. Welcome... |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:35 PM Response to Reply #85 |
99. Let explain the clash from a different perspective. |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:51 PM Response to Reply #82 |
101. Ok... |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #101 |
138. Ok.. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:19 PM Response to Reply #82 |
115. You're wonderful, undergroundpanther! I don't have the energy anymore to address the ignorance! |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:49 PM Response to Reply #115 |
128. thanks again |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:02 PM Response to Reply #128 |
134. Have I told you lately that I love you? |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:57 PM Response to Reply #134 |
140. It's very hard |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:42 PM Response to Reply #54 |
100. So who's gonna pull out |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:21 AM Response to Reply #51 |
57. Yes, she is an educated disabled person... How much can she do?? |
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caseycoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:12 AM Response to Reply #51 |
60. To begin with |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #51 |
69. Before making up your mind, you might want to do some research. |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:26 AM Response to Reply #51 |
71. Bobbolink Is Real |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:52 PM Response to Reply #71 |
129. Great stats! Thank you so much! I'll be using those... |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 02:13 AM Response to Reply #129 |
155. There Are More ... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #155 |
164. This is so terrific, Cat! Thank you so very much for sharing these resources! |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 04:11 PM Response to Reply #164 |
165. I Know Darling ... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 04:41 PM Response to Reply #165 |
167. I wish that I could have your friend do a speaking tour, especially in this elitist hamlet I'm in! |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 04:46 PM Response to Reply #165 |
169. I Forgot How To PM someone ... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:57 PM Response to Reply #71 |
139. Excellent post. Thank you! n/t |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 02:28 AM Response to Reply #71 |
159. what happened to the 3 other kids you raised...? |
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mntleo2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 11:49 PM Response to Reply #159 |
175. They are homeless now too |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #51 |
77. No fish |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #51 |
96. I can't vouch for her story, but I know of Section 8 landlords who are that bad. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:17 PM Response to Reply #51 |
97. my 87 year old Grandmother makes less than $700/month on social security |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:59 PM Response to Reply #97 |
112. ...so does my mentally challenged adult son, he receives SSI and is |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:54 PM Response to Reply #97 |
130. . |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 02:24 AM Response to Reply #97 |
158. if your grandmother can't afford her own place- your parents or you should provide a place for her.. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:20 PM Response to Reply #51 |
116. Walk in the shoes before you judge, little one. |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:31 PM Response to Reply #51 |
118. Bobbolink is a longtime and respected poster here. You claim to be a fed-up conservative pissing |
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Pooka Fey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
55. K&R - very important post. |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
59. I know a person who lived in Section 8 housing here in Georgia. |
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waiting for hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
61. Rec for Bobbolink! |
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caseycoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:20 AM Response to Original message |
62. K&R Very eloquent Bobbolink! We love you! n/t |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
68. Thanks so much for posting this |
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kimmylavin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
70. K&R n/t |
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donsu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
72. kicking for justice |
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I Have A Dream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
83. K&R! |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
84. Thank you, Bobbolink, for having the courage to post this |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
92. then imagine KATRINA hits...you're treated like cattle as you're bussed to another city/state .... |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
98. here is a link to John Edwards Poverty Center |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
104. THANKS For Posting This... I Just Tried Earlier To Become A Member Of |
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jzodda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
107. Here is my experience working in Housing Court in New York City |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 05:25 PM Response to Reply #107 |
113. Isn't that just like Rezko and his co. that did this same |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:57 PM Response to Reply #107 |
131. Thank you so much for posting your experience! |
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Joanne98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
111. Shit like this makes me want to become a communist! |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:58 PM Response to Reply #111 |
133. Ah, what the hell! Go ahead and do it anyway! |
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citizen snips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #111 |
142. Communism never really existed |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
117. so- bobbolink is homeless because bobbolink chose to become homeless- |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:06 PM Response to Reply #117 |
143. Question all.. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:40 PM Response to Reply #143 |
149. Excellent reply! "Choice" is such a muddleclass concept. Iraqis had CHOICE |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 02:35 AM Response to Reply #143 |
160. and we've only heard one side of the story... |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:11 PM Response to Reply #117 |
144. *sigh* If that's all you got out of the post, why bother? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #144 |
146. Deleted message |
uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
136. What I get from this is safe affordable housing is minimal and some landlords are assholes. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
148. It's past the time to recommend, but I can kick! |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 10:50 AM Response to Original message |
162. I applaud Bobolink for a well-written and frank description of her plight |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-08-08 04:43 PM Response to Reply #162 |
168. thank you for your kind words! I've not been here to reply to so many of the posters, |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-10-08 02:39 AM Response to Original message |
178. speechless after reading about that ordeal.... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-11-08 03:28 PM Response to Reply #178 |
181. Thank you, Blue_Tires! There are other DUers in poverty who have tales to tell... |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-11-08 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
180. ttt |
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