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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:10 PM Original message |
Early retirement selfish, unpatriotic |
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LakeSamish706 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. And I'm proud to be one of them there unpatriotic baby boomers... n/t |
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peace frog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
2. The author must know a lot of |
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adjwilli (63 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
3. One could also claim... |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:18 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Exactly. |
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Indenturedebtor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #3 |
32. Seriously |
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Wcross (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
4. Gee, I was planning on dropping out at 54????? |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
6. ending one's contributions to America's strength??? |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
7. People that write stuff like this |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
8. what a load of horseshit |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
9. I must be ultra patriotic. I'm still working full-time at 69. |
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stubtoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:33 AM Response to Reply #9 |
56. By choice? Because you enjoy it? |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
10. Bwhahahahahaha |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:34 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. He should demand that the schools pay him. |
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Mabus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Absolutely brilliant! |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:50 AM Response to Reply #10 |
62. Well, Now you Do |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
11. I retired at 48 and haven't worked a lick in six years |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 02:31 PM Response to Reply #11 |
74. Ya unpatriotic slug |
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Booster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
12. I had this conversation with a guy where I worked (I'm retired now). |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
13. Wrong on so many things. First SS and Medicare isn't driving up the national |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
15. How is someone who retires early "leeching taxpayer dollars"? |
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stubtoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #15 |
57. Exactly. n/t |
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MiniMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 01:38 PM Response to Reply #15 |
70. Let me get my "twisted" cap on for a sec |
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subterranean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 02:08 PM Response to Reply #15 |
71. TRILLIONS of taxpayer dollars!! |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 10:22 AM Response to Reply #15 |
79. And they paid into social security |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
16. And hey, what's with this silly idea that child labor is a bad thing? |
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stubtoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:37 AM Response to Reply #16 |
58. lol! |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
18. This reads like governmental propaganda to me. |
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IowaGirl (539 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
19. If I had a nickel for every friend forced into early retirement because their company didn't want to |
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zorahopkins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
20. I Was FORCED To Retire Early |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
21. I gleefully dropped out at 55. But, I've never been patriotic. |
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Nay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 05:22 PM Response to Reply #21 |
34. Working for a living is indeed overrated, and I wish I could have |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 05:38 PM Response to Reply #34 |
37. We think alike. |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #21 |
83. working for idiots sucks |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
22. interesting |
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chixydix (269 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
23. Glurk. I retired at 62 and don't apologize for it to anybody. |
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NutmegYankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 05:30 PM Response to Reply #23 |
36. Isn't that a normal age? |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
24. I wish Rush would retire |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:21 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. They can't. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
25. The author of this piece of crap obviously works at a desk |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
26. the fucking capitalists retired me against my will |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
28. I'm done in 8 years, at age 55 |
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Upfront (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
29. Good jobs are needed. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
30. A) how ludicrous - what the hell does a paycheck have to do with patriotism? |
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livetohike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
31. Jealous! I retired at 49. Wish I could have done it sooner |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
33. I'll be retired in 8 years...at 48 years old. |
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warren pease (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
35. Another steaming pile of corporatist horseshit, brought to you by the overrated "work ethic"... |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 07:50 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. Damn good post! You nailed it!! |
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onethatcares (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
38. i got the countdown clock tickin |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-27-08 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
40. Complete and utter horseshit. |
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Bigmack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
41. Lemme see..... |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 02:31 AM Response to Original message |
42. And it means opening up some advancement options for younger people |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #42 |
54. Not true, you don't have the experience to fill their shoes. |
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reformedrethug (288 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:38 AM Response to Reply #54 |
59. Maybe not directly |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:48 AM Response to Reply #59 |
60. When a person retires, the job is advertised, the best qualified get hired. |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #60 |
73. Yes, obviously the "best qualified" get hired *holdsbacklaughter*, but |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 10:42 AM Response to Reply #60 |
81. . |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 06:34 AM Response to Original message |
43. Now I'm lazy AND unpatriotic. |
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Duppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 06:42 AM Response to Original message |
44. can't afford it |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
45. You have no idea how hard I had to work to retire at 57. Eat your patriotic heart out. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
46. Its easy |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
47. "retirement" |
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Dr. Strange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 09:39 AM Response to Reply #47 |
50. For some reason, this comes to mind... |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 06:59 AM Response to Original message |
48. Retirees make up most of the civic volunteers I know |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #48 |
84. those are sometimes the most important "jobs" |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
49. How about just getting out of the way and letting some younger .. |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:26 AM Original message |
self delete |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:26 AM Response to Reply #49 |
55. How about putting in the time we did to earn a good job? No one is in your way if you have the |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #55 |
65. oh don't be so ridiculous |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #65 |
68. If you defeat yourself even before you start you've proved your point. |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #55 |
67. You think talent always wins out? Turn on the TV, or radio!!! |
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Mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 01:37 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. I'll tell you one thing. That attitude is real prevalent here at DU. I'll bet those who |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 01:33 AM Response to Reply #69 |
75. You miss the point... someone who is visionary pays no attention what is |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
51. I would do a lot of things to never have to work a 40, 50 or 60 hour week again. |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:12 AM Response to Original message |
52. yeah "Arbeit macht frei" and all that. n/t |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
53. Alas, I must be super patriotic, I will die chained to my desk. :( nt |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
61. What about these big auto companies trying to force the older workforce out |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 12:02 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Not only big auto companies... |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 12:55 PM Response to Reply #61 |
64. And school districts... |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 10:25 AM Response to Reply #64 |
80. And let the old folks be a greeter at WalMart for the minimum wage. |
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Thickasabrick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 10:52 AM Response to Reply #61 |
82. Word...I'm going to hang in as long as I can but being almost 54 |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
66. So stay a wage slave! Bullshit! |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-28-08 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
72. If more baby boomers DID retire |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 01:34 AM Response to Original message |
76. What if I am just a welfare leech?? |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 02:05 AM Response to Original message |
77. Call me unpatriotic then :) |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
78. That's silly; if one has enough to live on without working, why |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 12:38 PM Response to Original message |
85. Nonsense! I'm able to do much more for other people now that |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-29-08 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
86. Wow.. I would love to be one of THOSE boomers |
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