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cal04

(41,505 posts)
Fri Dec 27, 2013, 12:16 PM Dec 2013

Sen. Sanders: Supporting the Unemployed



talking about a 3 month temporary extension when they get back
immoral to leave people out there hanging with no income, also bad economics
Rand Paul and his friends have nothing to say about the corporations stashing their money, and giving every tax break possible to billionaires.

Alex: "I'll be honest, I'm with you here, but how then do you negotiate with Rand Paul and those factions of the republican party to get something that can get passed?

Bernie: The American People! Take the case to the people.
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Sen. Sanders: Supporting the Unemployed (Original Post) cal04 Dec 2013 OP
If everyone of those affected by this, directly or indirectly, called the Congress, it'd work. freshwest Dec 2013 #1
Special kick for Bernie...k and r...nt Stuart G Dec 2013 #2
So far they ignore the American people Bernie. bjobotts Dec 2013 #3

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
1. If everyone of those affected by this, directly or indirectly, called the Congress, it'd work.
Fri Dec 27, 2013, 03:05 PM
Dec 2013

And we all are affected by having any of our fellow citizens wihtout work, as they are used to bully those with work into working under bad conditions.

I don't expect those on UEB to call, or their families, as they have been so stigmatized for daring to ask for help, Help in keeping their homes, their kids in school, their credit up, their health, etc.

So those indirectly affected, meaning all of us, must call, although I don't think calling Rand or Ryan will help. Another outpouring of letters to Senator Sanders can be used to show the truth of what is happening.

On the other hand, I sometimes feel they should apply for some new form of disability. They have to be 'sick' of being held hostage to the GOP plan to bankrupt America. This is just one of their plans, and they are relentless on that task.



Yes, we are in distress, and we know from whence it is coming from.

 

bjobotts

(9,141 posts)
3. So far they ignore the American people Bernie.
Sun Dec 29, 2013, 01:08 AM
Dec 2013

How much to extend unemployment benefits. How much kick back to oil companies and others. Let the people "vote" on it...which one should get the money.

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