the United States of Being

[akdiver 3]

I used the election as the introduction to my class today. (I train homeless men to staff houses for people with mental illness.) I said that if a mixed-race boy in the US with a name like Barack Obama, brought up by a single Mum on food stamps, can overcome those obstacles and become President, then they can too put their past behind them and achieve their goals.

That's a heartwarming little speech - but the guys are homeless. Why not bring some cash with you next time, and give each one $5000 and a rental application for an apartment - and provide them with an employment reference.

[SteveLaura 0]

I used the election as the introduction to my class today. (I train homeless men to staff houses for people with mental illness.) I said that if a mixed-race boy in the US with a name like Barack Obama, brought up by a single Mum on food stamps, can overcome those obstacles and become President, then they can too put their past behind them and achieve their goals.

That's a heartwarming little speech - but the guys are homeless. Why not bring some cash with you next time, and give each one $5000 and a rental application for an apartment - and provide them with an employment reference.

I work at the shelter, not just come in to do 'speeches'. I case manage the graduates and do indeed help them to find jobs, get their GEDs, save their money, get an apartment and, yes, they get an employment reference from me after they've gone through the program (usually a year).

Oh, but maybe you were just trying to be amusing. My bad.

[akdiver 3]

Oh, but maybe you were just trying to be amusing. My bad.

No, I was trying to suggest that you spread your wealth among these guys.

[SteveLaura 0]

See, I would have put you down as a "teach a man to fish" kind of guy.

[rocks 494]

Oh, but maybe you were just trying to be amusing. My bad.

he's being totally insensitive and ignorant, it seems to be a current theme throughout his posts since the election. i read what you said you did for work and i think it is very commendable, ignore him and keep up the good work.

[SpiritAlight 1]

Oh, but maybe you were just trying to be amusing. My bad.

he's being totally insensitive and ignorant, it seems to be a current theme throughout his posts since the election. i read what you said you did for work and i think it is very commendable, ignore him and keep up the good work.

Yes.

There are too many people like Akdiver.

A little light and the darkness is gone.

Evil cannot be in the presence of love.

It hurts too much.

Let it out Akdiver.

We will be here to give you a hug when you can receive it.

[akdiver 3]

See, I would have put you down as a "teach a man to fish" kind of guy.

I don't know how to fish......and I don't eat fish anyway. Besides, killing animals is WRONG!!!

he's being totally insensitive and ignorant, it seems to be a current theme throughout his posts since the election. i read what you said you did for work and i think it is very commendable, ignore him and keep up the good work.

Oh yes!! Disagreement is now being "insensitive". Is that the new policy? See, with Bush, it was "disagreement means you're a terrorist".

[SpiritAlight 1]

See, I would have put you down as a "teach a man to fish" kind of guy.

I don't know how to fish......and I don't eat fish anyway. Besides, killing animals is WRONG!!!

The fish knows its place in the ecological "hierarchy".

It gives of its life for you to live.

How do you contribute?

Hmmm?

No need to answer.

[akdiver 3]

We will be here to give you a hug when you can receive it.

Still waiting on some good quality nudie picts.

[Ling Ling 22]

We will be here to give you a hug when you can receive it.

Still waiting on some good quality nudie picts.

www.VJgoneWild.com

Now be happy or the beatings will continue.

[SpiritAlight 1]

Love him

love him

love him!!!

(L)

[akdiver 3]

www.VJgoneWild.com

No doubt it redirects to OT.

[rocks 494]

See, I would have put you down as a "teach a man to fish" kind of guy.

I don't know how to fish......and I don't eat fish anyway. Besides, killing animals is WRONG!!!

he's being totally insensitive and ignorant, it seems to be a current theme throughout his posts since the election. i read what you said you did for work and i think it is very commendable, ignore him and keep up the good work.

Oh yes!! Disagreement is now being "insensitive". Is that the new policy? See, with Bush, it was "disagreement means you're a terrorist".

you aren't disagreeing you are just being unnecessarily rude, those are two very different things.

someone was explaining about their work that helps people and you start talking bad about them? how is that disagreeing? keep on getting mad, it makes you look so superior.

[akdiver 3]

someone was explaining about their work that helps people and you start talking bad about them?

Please quote where I was "talking bad" about anyone explaining their work....

keep on getting mad

Um....I'm not mad. Nothing on VJ could possibly make me mad. It's...just....the internet..... Edited November 5, 2008 by akdiver

[rocks 494]

someone was explaining about their work that helps people and you start talking bad about them?

Please quote where I was "talking bad" about anyone explaining their work....

right here...

I used the election as the introduction to my class today. (I train homeless men to staff houses for people with mental illness.) I said that if a mixed-race boy in the US with a name like Barack Obama, brought up by a single Mum on food stamps, can overcome those obstacles and become President, then they can too put their past behind them and achieve their goals.

That's a heartwarming little speech - but the guys are homeless. Why not bring some cash with you next time, and give each one $5000 and a rental application for an apartment - and provide them with an employment reference.

that was uncalled for.