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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 10:59 AM Original message |
Luuuvely People, these Freepers |
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47of74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
1. I file this under the same category |
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liberalmuse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
2. I've heard wingnuts calling on the radio... |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:48 AM Response to Reply #2 |
17. Karma bites back.... |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
3. Hope This Shitstain Is Exposed... |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:37 PM Response to Reply #3 |
104. I'm sorry, friend, but here in America, it's perfectly legal to fire someone for their politics. |
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BuyingThyme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:52 PM Response to Reply #104 |
108. Is it legal to block somebody's unemployment compensation because of their politics? |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:25 PM Response to Reply #108 |
130. That's sort of secondary to the main problem, isn't it? |
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MattBaggins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:35 PM Response to Reply #104 |
134. There is no such thing as "at will" |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:45 PM Response to Reply #134 |
140. Just because it's very wrong, does not mean it's illegal |
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MattBaggins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 07:27 PM Response to Reply #140 |
156. Thanks Socrates |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:43 PM Response to Reply #140 |
201. i agree with you, and obviously you know what you're talking about, but... i have a question... |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 02:11 AM Response to Reply #201 |
207. why do you think it not "desirable for every wrong to have a legal remedy"? |
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unapatriciated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 08:58 AM Response to Reply #140 |
209. It is illegal under federal law.... |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 05:10 PM Response to Reply #134 |
147. Don't sit for your bar exam this week; you need to study a bit more... |
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MattBaggins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 07:27 PM Response to Reply #147 |
157. When I study for my bar |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:37 AM Response to Reply #157 |
191. Fine. Google up "Revised Statutes Annotated" for your state of choice. |
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verges (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 12:03 AM Response to Reply #134 |
169. Yes, there is. |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 11:25 AM Response to Reply #134 |
195. Beware bad legal advice! |
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unapatriciated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 01:14 PM Response to Reply #195 |
211. maybe not... |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 05:05 PM Response to Reply #211 |
212. No. Not political affiliation. But yes for race, sex, national origin and all Title VII claims. |
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unapatriciated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #212 |
215. Than this would only apply to civil servants? |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 06:42 PM Response to Reply #215 |
216. Correct. Only government employees. Not private employees. |
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Pushed To The Left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:06 AM Response to Reply #104 |
180. This is why "at will" employment needs to be eliminated! |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:14 AM Response to Reply #104 |
186. It's Also Perfectly Legal To Sue For Perceived Discrimination |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 11:26 AM Response to Reply #186 |
196. Race, sex, gender, and national origin are protected from discrimination. |
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NavyDavy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:36 AM Response to Reply #104 |
190. wrong...try again! |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:40 AM Response to Reply #190 |
192. And your citation for this claim is what? (NT) |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 05:49 PM Response to Reply #192 |
214. That's what I thought. (NT) |
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canaar (50 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-11-09 01:59 AM Response to Reply #104 |
218. Not really |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
4. Why am I not surprised by this heinous act of a freeper? Like I said yesterday |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:35 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. What are "repukes?" |
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gaspee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:30 PM Response to Reply #8 |
32. Never met a one |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:37 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Then you need to get out more and expand your horizons. |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 01:52 AM Response to Reply #35 |
176. I used to think that as well. |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
47. I've never met a Republican that was not... |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:09 PM Response to Reply #47 |
59. Suuurrrre you haven't. |
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MedleyMisty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:39 PM Response to Reply #59 |
81. It's a reasonable assumption |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:42 PM Response to Reply #81 |
83. No, it's not. |
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davekriss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:03 PM Response to Reply #59 |
127. I stand by my words |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:29 PM Response to Reply #127 |
131. I don't presume that I know everyone I meet "inwardly." |
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gtar100 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 02:48 AM Response to Reply #127 |
208. I have to agree. I know several republicans who I genuinely like |
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reggie the dog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:45 PM Response to Reply #47 |
139. I have |
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dem mba (732 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 12:03 AM Response to Reply #47 |
170. I grew up in a purple state |
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markbark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:34 AM Response to Reply #170 |
181. Amen Brother! |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 05:14 PM Response to Reply #181 |
213. From the perspective of those of us on the left ... |
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uberllama42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:54 PM Response to Reply #8 |
87. Don't bother |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:02 PM Response to Reply #87 |
89. I've even been accused of being a secret Freeper. |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:38 PM Response to Reply #8 |
123. The term I used was not original but very apropo. If your republic friends |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 08:45 AM Response to Reply #123 |
183. Ours is the party of inclusion and dare I say it, socialist tendencies |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:33 PM Response to Reply #8 |
167. I ceased my concerns after the third threat against my life |
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HysteryDiagnosis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
5. Perhaps we can view this as a hate crime and have the LAW |
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canucksawbones (203 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:32 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. He's a keyboard kommando |
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WestSeattle2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:41 AM Response to Reply #6 |
12. My sentiments exactly.... |
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Bunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:43 PM Response to Reply #12 |
85. Sounds like a crock of shit to me, too. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:47 AM Response to Reply #6 |
16. Possible. But I wouldn't bet on it. |
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Laurab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 12:13 AM Response to Reply #16 |
172. I'd bet on it. |
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Alcibiades (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 06:48 PM Response to Reply #6 |
153. His business is like Sam/Joe the Plumber's |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:36 AM Response to Reply #5 |
10. As far as I know, there is no law on the books |
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Kalyke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:43 PM Response to Reply #10 |
42. But it is actionable as a civil suit... |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:47 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. As I said, assuming the employee could afford a lawyer. |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 11:23 AM Response to Reply #42 |
194. Not in Georgia. |
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MattBaggins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:40 PM Response to Reply #10 |
137. Good thing the law doesn't work around what you know. |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
7. Another freeper fairy tale. The odds are this guy has no |
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moundsview (150 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:47 AM Response to Reply #7 |
15. I don't know, the usual signs are missing |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:51 AM Response to Reply #15 |
20. Deleted message |
Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
9. What I don't understand is why it's illegal to fire someone |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:36 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Because in our past, it was assumed that most Americans understood |
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ThoughtCriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:26 PM Response to Reply #9 |
73. He would have a hard time explaining why the UI claim should be denied |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:35 PM Response to Reply #73 |
78. And you KNOW this "reality" because....? |
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ThoughtCriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:31 PM Response to Reply #78 |
100. The story has obvious BS |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 11:40 AM Response to Reply #73 |
198. Agreed. Except for the insubordination claim employer makes. |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 11:38 AM Response to Reply #9 |
197. Because Jews have been historically disadvantaged and subject to pervasive discrimination. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 04:18 PM Response to Reply #197 |
200. That statement would make sense if not for the fact that ALL |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 07:05 PM Response to Reply #200 |
206. You are welcome to your opinion on what the law should be. |
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ProgressiveFool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:08 PM Response to Reply #9 |
202. don't the freepers claim that those who accept evolution see it as a religion? |
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tangent90 (787 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
13. Pure equine excrement. That guy no more has employees than I have 747s in my garage. |
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jberryhill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:47 PM Response to Reply #13 |
43. Thank you for selling me your 747's, by the way |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:24 PM Response to Reply #43 |
95. Don't you just LOVE those ten-million-Amero bills? |
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LiberalPersona (679 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
14. They |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
18. I don't believe this jerk. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:49 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. What laws are you referring to? |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:55 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. There is law on wrongful termination |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:01 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. As far as I know, grounds for wrongful termination do not include |
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mr1956 (211 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:30 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. If true, the employer is in violation |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:39 PM Response to Reply #31 |
36. A good lawyer might prove the case for the need for such protection. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #31 |
38. I don't think that's true. |
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mr1956 (211 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 10:11 PM Response to Reply #38 |
162. Apples and oranges |
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verges (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 12:15 AM Response to Reply #31 |
173. Nope. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #25 |
46. What states? |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:04 PM Response to Reply #46 |
54. I'm not familiar with the laws on termination in every state. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 06:14 PM Response to Reply #25 |
150. Depending on the location... |
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DBoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 10:14 PM Response to Reply #25 |
163. Is this true in all states? |
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MattBaggins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:44 PM Response to Reply #22 |
138. What fracking state do you folks live in that |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. "At Will" employees have certain protections from wrongful termination. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:43 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. Does anybody ever get fired anymore for their race? Their religion? |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:02 PM Response to Reply #41 |
51. I'm sure it does, but not overtly. And it's become more difficult to get away with. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:06 PM Response to Reply #51 |
57. And, if this is true, unless there is an actual law on the books in his state |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #57 |
69. Why you're defending the premise of this little rant is beyond me. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:21 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. What "premise" is it that you imagine I'm defending? |
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Blue Fire (588 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:32 PM Response to Reply #70 |
77. You're kidding, right? |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:36 PM Response to Reply #77 |
79. No, I"m not kidding. What "premise" do you imagine I'm defending other |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:39 PM Response to Reply #79 |
204. because... he's full of shit, i can't think of another reason i'm afraid.... nt |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #77 |
203. you're being absolutely ridiculous; and what's with ad homs/personal attacks/unfounded accusations?? |
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MattBaggins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:47 PM Response to Reply #41 |
141. In some states yes |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:08 PM Response to Reply #37 |
58. Even if You Are "Fired," Chances are You Can Collect UI. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:11 PM Response to Reply #37 |
61. Actually, You Have MORE Rights if You Are an "At-Will" Employee |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:25 PM Response to Reply #37 |
72. How would this "clearly be a case of retaliation" if there are not existing |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:10 PM Response to Reply #72 |
90. Seems to be a rather clear example of the relevant definition.... |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:13 PM Response to Reply #90 |
92. But in the context cited, the "retaliation" is confined to cases where |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:34 PM Response to Reply #92 |
132. You can of course supply us with the appropriate citation |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
21. He's making it up |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:01 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Why do you assume this? |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:58 PM Response to Reply #24 |
48. Because they are trying to prop a position |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:03 PM Response to Reply #48 |
52. You think there aren't any authoritarian right wing bosses? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:13 PM Response to Reply #52 |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:17 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. It depends on how you define "worth a shit." I've known quite a few |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:22 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. You Actually Take An Anonymous Poster at Face Value? |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #71 |
75. No. And I've made it clear that I don't. Nor do I take the assumption -- |
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mrbarber (884 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:33 PM Response to Reply #75 |
102. Do you have any kind of evidence for your claims.. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:37 PM Response to Reply #102 |
103. What "claims' have I made other than "I don't rule out the guy being an employer?" |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:47 PM Response to Reply #103 |
205. -1 to mrbramber; and i'm just astounded by how you're being attacked here. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:18 AM Response to Reply #75 |
188. There are right wingers who could be employers |
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Bluzmann57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Well, I know a freep type who ran his own business |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
23. i would love to hear from |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
26. Probably posted by Joe the Plumber under an alias... |
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Faygo Kid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
28. We are At War with these people. They give no quarter. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:13 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. What are you saying here? What do you mean "strike back?" |
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BlueJac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
30. I don't believe any of his shit for a minute........ |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
33. Oh come on |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #33 |
39. Possibly. As I said, however, I wouldn't bet on it. |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
34. HE's opened himself up to a major lawsuit |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:41 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. Presuming the fired employee can afford a lawyer... |
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Shakespeare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
45. That freeper is 100% full of shit. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 12:59 PM Response to Reply #45 |
49. That was my take too. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #49 |
68. Yep. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:00 PM Response to Reply #45 |
50. Exactly, is he going to actually say that to the Unemployment Board? |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:12 PM Response to Reply #50 |
64. I hope so. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:14 AM Response to Reply #64 |
187. I'd love to see the look on the Unemployment Officer's face |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
53. I Call BS on the Freepers' Posts. |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
55. Bet you anything that freeper has serious stomach ailments |
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ProudToBeBlueInRhody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
56. Pffft...... |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:11 PM Response to Reply #56 |
62. If it comforts you to imagine this... |
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spanone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
60. dumbasses abound....losers one and all...and their politics reflect their hatred |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
63. Despicable |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
66. And these nasty, judgmental, freedom-intolerant, "spy/report on your neighbors" robots |
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drmeow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
74. Hmm - let's see |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:40 PM Response to Reply #74 |
82. Well, that depends on how this jerk defines an "open Obama supporter." |
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drmeow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 05:08 PM Response to Reply #82 |
146. With that kind of attitude |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
76. Assuming he didn't make this up (I'm dubious) |
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pauliedangerously (843 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
80. Woweewowow.... |
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Vickers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
84. Thousand bucks says he posted this from his mom's basement |
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NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
86. Probably BS |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:02 PM Response to Reply #86 |
88. I'm sure it's rare. What I'm more concerned about, frankly, are the |
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NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:28 PM Response to Reply #88 |
98. Not uncommon here |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
91. Any businessman worth his salt would know that an act like this would be just begging for a wrongful |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:14 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. Which is why nobody ever, EVER gets fired for their race, or their |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #93 |
94. On the contrary. However, most retaliate. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:27 PM Response to Reply #94 |
97. What makes you think so? |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:43 PM Response to Reply #97 |
106. Hi Pam! |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:49 PM Response to Reply #106 |
107. In what manner have I "gone to bat" for this guy other than saying |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:54 PM Response to Reply #107 |
110. Hi again Pam! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:15 PM Response to Reply #110 |
114. Deleted message |
Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:22 PM Response to Reply #114 |
116. Deleted sub-thread |
profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:26 PM Response to Reply #114 |
117. Hi Pam! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:34 PM Response to Reply #117 |
119. Deleted sub-thread |
Maine-ah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:49 PM Response to Reply #117 |
124. normally I don't jump into someone else's argument |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:55 PM Response to Reply #124 |
125. Hi |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:59 PM Response to Reply #124 |
126. hello there. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:05 PM Response to Reply #126 |
128. Yes, it's wrong to fire a person because you feel they |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:20 PM Response to Reply #128 |
129. Pam |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:35 PM Response to Reply #129 |
133. Deleted message |
profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 12:39 AM Response to Reply #124 |
175. hi! |
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pinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:39 PM Response to Reply #117 |
135. We'd like to help keep this thread open for discussion. You both could help. |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:53 PM Response to Reply #135 |
142. Hi there |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 05:05 PM Response to Reply #135 |
145. My apologies. If someone calls me a Freeper or a troll, however, I will deny it. |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 05:21 PM Response to Reply #135 |
148. just curious |
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ProudToBeBlueInRhody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 07:19 PM Response to Reply #135 |
155. I'd argue that when you post fantastical threads from Freeper Land, this is what happens |
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profitfighter1 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 12:35 AM Response to Reply #135 |
174. Hi! |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #97 |
109. I will give you the benefit of the doubt. |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:17 PM Response to Reply #109 |
115. OH FOR GOD'S SAKE!!!!! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:34 PM Response to Reply #115 |
118. Deleted message |
Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:36 PM Response to Reply #118 |
121. Anyone familiar with my posts knows I'm not a Freeper. |
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donquijoterocket (357 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:36 PM Response to Reply #94 |
122. legal aid |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
96. Deleted message |
Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:29 PM Response to Reply #96 |
99. Riiiiight. That's why I post to a progressive blog every day and have been featured |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
101. I'm calling bullshit too... |
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Pamela Troy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 02:42 PM Response to Reply #101 |
105. This guy is not in NC |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:08 PM Response to Reply #105 |
113. So I noticed... |
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Politicalboi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
111. These people are America's worst |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
112. I would bet money that person neither owns a business nor would have the courage to fire someone |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
120. Wow. |
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burning rain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
136. My bet is, that FaRtknocker is just a bitter fantasist. |
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Miss_Underestimated (239 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
143. Obviously Obama needs to get healthcare reform passed so these sociopaths can be |
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tjwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
144. Internet tuf guy... |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 05:22 PM Response to Original message |
149. stormfront and free republic have received SS visits.... |
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Nebulous Abstraction (30 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
151. What a frightening gaggle of idiots. |
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Hassin Bin Sober (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
152. Anyone who believes this made up story is a fucking idiot. |
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Martin Eden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
154. Whether the story is BS or not ... |
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Swagman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
158. why I doubt the truth of this 'freeper's 'claims... |
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bumblebee1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
159. This is one dumb bastard. |
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gristy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
160. I'm not buying it. Doesn't smell right. The poster is a wanna-be business owner |
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NBachers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
161. This douchebag didn't fire anybody |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
164. Freepers are fucking CHUDs, full of shit or not. |
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Wetzelbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
165. I wouldn't be surprised if this guy made that up |
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Naturyl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
166. Bullies and fascists. |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-08-09 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
168. It happened when Clinton got into office. |
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Urban Prairie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
171. "libsmacker75" profile info: |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:07 AM Response to Reply #171 |
185. "Private consultant" : euphemism for "between jobs", a.k.a., |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 02:26 AM Response to Original message |
177. OMFG~! what an utter... moran. this would be hilarious if it wasn't so... |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 02:45 AM Response to Original message |
178. omg, i'm still reading the dkos post, and i'm absolutely..... incredulous. |
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NavyDavy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 10:16 AM Response to Reply #178 |
193. no they have less than half the subscribers |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:04 AM Response to Original message |
179. LOL like any L-O-S-E-R in the freak republic |
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deacon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
182. "commies" and "hippies" - 40 years behind the times, wtg fix news. You really now how to edumacate. |
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ProgressiveFool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
184. wow, what a smooth move... openly admit you're firing someone for bias? |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
189. I call bullshit. He's an unemployed loser who is making shit up. |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 11:40 AM Response to Reply #189 |
199. You pegged it. |
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Liberal In Texas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 10:58 AM Response to Reply #189 |
210. That was my take on it too. It doesn't pass the "smell" test. |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
217. It's treason to support the lawfully elected POTUS? |
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