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9. You might appreciate this.

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Sun Jan 26, 2014, 02:11 AM

Jan 2014

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PBS aired this documentary set in Maine dealing with working folks, jobs, community, etc.

Downeast

Set during an era of U.S. post-industrialization in which numerous factories have been exported, Downeast focuses on entrepreneur Antonio Bussone's journey of building and operating one of the first U.S. lobster factories, in the rural Maine village of Prospect Harbor.

http://video.pbs.org/video/2365146734/

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The Conclusions of a Working Class "Taker" [View all] davidthegnome Jan 2014 OP

Preach it brother... flying rabbit Jan 2014 #1

The real "Makers" are the workers. The "Takers" are those who take the profit from their work. SharonAnn Jan 2014 #44

Exactly. Capital profits off of the sweat from the Proletariat's brow. anneboleyn Jan 2014 #55

omg, you practically had me in tears... Oscarmonster13 Jan 2014 #2

I wish you well. Keep your courage. JDPriestly Jan 2014 #7

You already do the most valuable job on earth. davidthegnome Jan 2014 #10

Brilliant! Nothing is more important than family. Enjoy every minute of it. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #3

First off, don't let any idiot ever tell you SheilaT Jan 2014 #4

Good advice. JDPriestly Jan 2014 #8

wow. That was incredible. liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #5

Yes, it was! narnian60 Jan 2014 #52

K&R abelenkpe Jan 2014 #6

You might appreciate this. moondust Jan 2014 #9

Thanks for that. People who help family and friends and those in need The Second Stone Jan 2014 #11

It is in the shelter of each other that the people live - Irish Proverb Mopar151 Jan 2014 #46

You, and all of us working class MAKERS should actually swagger Populist_Prole Jan 2014 #12

You should send that in as a LTTE to the Houlton Pioneer Times! MADem Jan 2014 #13

I remember when only slackers got laid off, but that time is long gone Skittles Jan 2014 #14

David, I commend you for your wonderful editorial. Enthusiast Jan 2014 #15

You rock, and so do your parents catrose Jan 2014 #16

k&r Starry Messenger Jan 2014 #17

Kick Scuba Jan 2014 #18

The working poor are my people. LWolf Jan 2014 #19

Great read! K&R nt raouldukelives Jan 2014 #20

David, thank you. You described my parents, my elders, my teachers and my Herself Jan 2014 #21

If we are called takers the rich are called siphons Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2014 #22

The real "Takers" are the 1% Mopar151 Jan 2014 #23

... Fumesucker Jan 2014 #24

As usual, spot on. blur256 Jan 2014 #25

davidthegnome you are awesome! redwitch Jan 2014 #26

You have what the 1% are trying to buy with all their money. postulater Jan 2014 #27

a clip that says it well DonCoquixote Jan 2014 #28

Hear, hear! delta17 Jan 2014 #29

you have my vote heaven05 Jan 2014 #30

If there's any way to swing it, IrishAyes Jan 2014 #42

Thank you for your post. The people who matter know who the true heroes are. I'll add my favorite okaawhatever Jan 2014 #31

What a wonderful person you are..... N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2014 #32

David, IrishAyes Jan 2014 #33

I admire you and your working class family, much like mine..still going strong. Hang in there. joanbarnes Jan 2014 #34

But now politicians are having their feet and wallets held to the fire by the 1%, not us! Dustlawyer Jan 2014 #35

K & R Thank you NikolaC Jan 2014 #36

The True Leeches of America Stand bkanderson76 Jan 2014 #37

Hope I haven't said too often that finances dictated where I could retire - IrishAyes Jan 2014 #38

You never know how good a bed is... kjones Jan 2014 #39

Wow! I'd love to see this in some newspaper's LTTE section... maybe the NY Times? n/t Beartracks Jan 2014 #40

I agree, maybe send it to every member of Congress also. Not that many of them would read it without sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #63

amen...and noiretextatique Jan 2014 #41

HUMONGOUS K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2014 #43

You and your folks are worth a dozen Jamie Diamonds farmbo Jan 2014 #45

What an absolutely beautiful post malaise Jan 2014 #47

They take our skills.... (photo) spedtr90 Jan 2014 #48

Cheers to you and your family, David mcar Jan 2014 #49

WOW. Matariki Jan 2014 #50

For you. Because I'll always throw in my chips with the working class. We salute you back. ancianita Jan 2014 #51

David, you are finding your voice. grasswire Jan 2014 #53

WOW!! This is SO beautifully written! And you said it all! Thank you!!! DesertDiamond Jan 2014 #54

Anyone who says you are a taker Pakid Jan 2014 #56

Show me a "RUGGED INDIVIDUALIST"... nikto Jan 2014 #57

Awesome! Springslips Jan 2014 #58

It shouldn't be the Takers vs the Makers. It should be the Greedy vs the Needy. Auntie Bush Jan 2014 #59

The rich just provided the capital, WHEN CRABS ROAR Jan 2014 #60

Your parents could not be prouder of you. grantcart Jan 2014 #61

Rec #201 and glad to give it. last1standing Jan 2014 #62

Beautiful, nothing to add, you said it all perfectly! sabrina 1 Jan 2014 #64

k/r X100 840high Jan 2014 #65

K/R. (nt) NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #66