Unemployment and Trying Stories; Ashamed Kentucky Resident
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At this point and time, I am ashamed to admit I’m from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I was born and raised in Lexington, but my own Senator (Mitch McConnell) is one of the Republicans blocking/holding up the unemployment extension. I am a 56 year old male who has worked hard all my life & due to a down sizing, was let go over 18 months ago–I have only had 3 jobs in my life (as I refer to as “dedication”) and NEVER thought I would be in the situation I am @ this point. I have no savings anymore, my 401K is gone….I have NEVER asked the government for a thing (too proud to ask for food stamps), have always paid my taxes, and for all I know, have help pay for other government programs to help those who are in need.
HONEST TRUTH: At this time, I have less than $10 in my pocket, 1/4 tank of gas and spending my entire allotted time @ the library computer looking for a job. I am a very educated man, have had celebrity friends, so I’m not the bum looking for a free ride—I just need temporary help and I know my friends/family members & church are tired of me asking for financial help. It’s been 4 weeks now since I got my last check (and it was only a 1/2 check) and have no money for food or rent. Last months bills were paid by my church.
There is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the GOP to be playing games over our well being. I have to also admit I haven’t voted in the last 3 elections, but I guarantee I won’t forget about Mitch McConnell in the next election—he barely won this past election, but I will dedicate the rest of my free time campaigning against him in the future. Enough of us who don’t forget, can make a difference.
And BTW, I’ve called his office and offered him to send me about $10,000 of his own money so I can survive a while, then I’d think about forgiving him.
UPDATE: We have had an amazing response to this issue! If you would like to write an article to those in Washington as to why YOU think unemployment benefits should be extended please email them to jwojdylo@subprimeblogger.com. If your article is free of profanity and any direct insults we will be more than happy to post it here on Unemployed and Trying so you can send the link to anyone you choose.
Author: Jesse Wojdylo
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