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2018/06/14 · 17:08

Dear Peter Davoren and Jaws (can’t remember his real name, he had bad teeth, but since he was such an *incredible* jerk, I do not apologize) of Turner Construction in NYC, F U very much. It was really shitty of you to pay me ~$20K less than my male colleagues. Many of them were not very smart, but since everything was all about male privilege and family connections... I lived in ‘Hell’s kitchen’ and ‘Spanish Harlem’. I was robbed in the street and had my apartment robbed (note to future robbers — don’t rob poor people — even if we have pale skin we did not have shit because we were not paid — you got a $50 black and white, tiny TV and my very first piece of gold — a necklace — hoped you enjoyed it. Oops — also a gold earring — you only stole one — I still have its mate) If you have spawn, I hope they are not the shit-head that you were.

Love and kisses — Roberts

Last Chemo for The Gimp's Wife - for reals this time!

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Sunday February 28, 2016 · 8:00 AM PST

2016/02/28 · 08:00

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me Page*: The Gimp's Go Fund Me page

This final round should mop up any microscopic baddies: The medical team originally thought 6 rounds would be sufficient, but decided that one more round is necessary. This last round should cost about $500.

“No evidence of metastatic disease.”: Which is great news; thanks to everyone who helped The Gimp’s wife get this far. Please give if you can; any amount is welcome. And we have an anonymous donor who will match the first $200 in kind!

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me Page*: The Gimp's Go Fund Me page

Why you should go there: The Gimp’s undocumented Canadian wife has cancer and has had an operation, but she can’t get chemo without paying in advance; she needs this one more mop up round. She can’t get insurance because of her undocumented status.

Why they need money: The Gimp and his wife are wheelchair bound. The Gimp earns money by drawing caricatures on the Vegas strip and terrific graphic novels (more on this later) with his mouth; he is unable to use his arms. The Gimp has been a member here since 2005. The Gimp’s wife has worked in the past at such jobs as undocumented people can get, but has been unable to do so due to health issues more recently.

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me Page*: The Gimp's Go Fund Me page

Now for the Graphic Novels part! The Gimp’s first graphic novel ended in quite a cliff-hanger! If you want to buy it, find your local comic store here: Comic Seller Locator . Then go there and ask for “A Voice in the Dark: Volume 1” by Larime Taylor, order number APR140534. The graphic novel is dark, so not appropriate for children. You’ll probably have to pay in advance — comic stores don’t have a big margin and can’t afford to have comics they can’t sell. I got my ten copies recently and WOW! The Gimp’s wife did the coloring on the cover and it is fantastic. The setting is a college campus and there are a lot of female characters and they are quite believable — none have superpowers (so far?). The 20 somethings seemed to really like it — I gave several for presents, but only to people of high school age or older.

What I think is cool about The Gimp: The Gimp reminds me sometimes of two fictional characters, Cyrano de Bergerac and Tyrion Lannister. All three seem determined that if anyone is going to remark on their disabilities, these bad boys will have the most witty, honed and edgy remarks in the room — always. I admire that.

Canadian jokes welcome in the comments, eh?

* Right now I cannot test the links, so just in case they don’t work you can cut and paste this link into a new tab to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/ps6erqqm?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n

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Thursday February 04, 2016 · 2:00 PM PST

2016/02/04 · 14:00

First, some good news!: “No evidence of metastatic disease.”!!! Which is great news, but does not mean that further treatment is not needed. Thanks to everyone who helped The Gimp’s wife get this far. She needs at least one more chemo, so please give if you can; any amount is welcome. And we have an anonymous donor who will match the first $200 in kind!

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's Go Fund Me page (with update)

Why you should go there: The Gimp’s undocumented Canadian wife has cancer and has had an operation, but she can’t get chemo without paying in advance; she needs one more round for the originally scheduled chemo. She can’t get insurance because of her undocumented status.

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's Go Fund Me page (with update)

Now for the Graphic Novels part! The Gimp’s first graphic novel ended in quite a cliff-hanger! If you want to buy it, find your local comic store here: Comic Seller Locator. Then go there and ask for “A Voice in the Dark: Volume 1” by Larime Taylor, order number APR140534. The graphic novel is dark, so not appropriate for children. You’ll probably have to pay in advance — comic stores don’t have a big margin and can’t afford to have comics they can’t sell. I got my ten copies recently and WOW! The Gimp’s wife did the coloring on the cover and it is fantastic. The setting is a college campus and there are a lot of female characters and they are quite believable — none have superpowers (so far?). The 20 somethings seemed to really like it — I gave several for presents, but only to people of high school age or older.

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's Go Fund Me page (with update)

History:

Here are a few more of The Gimp’s recent columns:

I want her to live

Helping my wife beat cancer

Canadian jokes welcome in the comments, eh?

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Thursday January 07, 2016 · 2:08 PM PST

2016/01/07 · 14:08

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's GoFundMe page

Why you should go there: The Gimp’s undocumented Canadian wife has cancer and has had an operation, but she can’t get chemo without paying in advance; she needs two more rounds. She can’t get insurance because of her undocumented status.

Another reason to donate: If you can donate, even a small amount, that would be great. We have an anonymous donor who will match the first $200 in kind, so please give what you can .

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's GoFundMe page

Now for the Graphic Novels part! The Gimp’s first graphic novel ended in quite a cliff-hanger! If you want to buy it, find your local comic store here: Comic Seller Locator. Then go there and ask for “A Voice in the Dark: Volume 1” by Larime Taylor, order number APR140534. The graphic novel is dark, so not appropriate for children. You’ll probably have to pay in advance — comic stores don’t have a big margin and can’t afford to have comics they can’t sell. I got my ten copies recently and WOW! The Gimp’s wife did the coloring on the cover and it is fantastic. The setting is a college campus and there are a lot of female characters and they are quite believable — none have superpowers (so far?). The 20 somethings seemed to really like it — I gave several for presents.

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's GoFundMe page

History:

Update 12/21/15

Here are a few more of The Gimp’s recent columns:

I want her to live

Helping my wife beat cancer

Canadian jokes welcome in the comments, eh?

4th Round of chemo for The Gimp's wife

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Sunday December 27, 2015 · 9:40 AM PST

2015/12/27 · 09:40

The Gimp and his undocumented wife from Canada who needs chemo but can’t get insurance due to her status

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's GoFundMe page

Why you should go there: The Gimp’s undocumented Canadian wife has cancer and has had an operation, but she can’t get chemo without paying in advance; she needs three more rounds. She can’t get insurance because of her undocumented status.

Another reason to donate: If you can donate, even a small amount, that would be great. We have an anonymous donor who will match the first $200 in kind, so please what you can .

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's GoFundMe page

Now for the Graphic Novels part! The Gimp’s first graphic novel ended in quite a cliff-hanger! If you want to buy it, find your local comic store here: Comic Seller Locator. Then go there and ask for “A Voice in the Dark: Volume 1” by Larime Taylor, order number APR140534. The graphic novel is dark, so not appropriate for children. You’ll probably have to pay in advance — comic stores don’t have a big margin and can’t afford to have comics they can’t sell. I got my ten copies recently and WOW! The Gimp’s wife did the coloring on the cover and it is fantastic. The setting is a college campus and there are a lot of female characters and they are quite believable — none have superpowers (so far?).

The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's GoFundMe page

History:

Update 12/21/15

Here are a few more of The Gimp’s recent columns:

I want her to live

Helping my wife beat cancer

Canadian jokes welcome in the comments, eh?

Into the stretch - 4th chemo for The Gimp's wife

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Thursday December 17, 2015 · 1:22 PM PST

2015/12/17 · 13:22

The Gimp has been a member here since 2005. He and his wife are wheelchair bound and his wife is an undocumented Canadian citizen — jokes in the comments, eh? (link to The Gimp’s diary below for more information). The Gimp’s wife has cancer and has had an operation, but she can’t get chemo without paying in advance; she needs three more rounds. The Gimp earns money by drawing with his mouth caricatures on the Vegas strip and terrific comic books (more on this later); he is unable to use his arms.

If you can donate, even a small amount, that would be great. We have an anonymous donor who will match the first $200 in kind, so please what you can .

Here’s the link to The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's GoFundMe page

Even if you cannot give at this time, click to see The Gimp’s wife’s gorgeous skin; I am pretty sure she did not tan on Clearwater beach in Florida back in the day using only baby oil, and yes, I regret it!

Now for the comics part! The Gimp’s first comic ended in quite a cliff-hanger! If you want to buy it, find your local comic store here: Comic Seller Locator. Then go there and ask for “A Voice in the Dark: Volume 1” by Larime Taylor, order number APR140534. The comic is dark, so not appropriate for children. You’ll probably have to pay in advance — comic stores don’t have a big margin and can’t afford to have comics they can’t sell. I got my ten copies recently and WOW! The Gimp’s wife did the coloring on the cover and it is fantastic. The setting is a college campus and there are a lot of female characters and they are quite believable. And it ends on a terrific cliffhanger!

Here are a few more of The Gimp’s recent columns:

I want her to live

Helping my wife beat cancer

Waxing philosophical (as much as I can), The Gimp reminds me sometimes of two fictional characters, Cyrano de Bergerac and Tyrion Lannister. All three seem determined that if anyone is going to remark on their disabilities, these bad boys will have the most witty, honed and edgy remarks in the room — always. I admire that.

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Sunday December 06, 2015 · 11:45 AM PST

2015/12/06 · 11:45

The Gimp has been a member here since 2005. He and his wife are wheelchair bound and his wife is an undocumented Canadian citizen — jokes in the comments, eh? (link to The Gimp’s diary below for more information). The Gimp’s wife has cancer and has had an operation, but she can’t get chemo without paying in advance; she needs four more rounds. The Gimp earns money by drawing with his mouth caricatures on the Vegas strip and terrific comic books; he is unable to use his arms.

If you can donate, even a small amount, that would be great. We have an anonymous donor who will match the first $200 in kind, so please what you can . Here’s the link to The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's fund page. Even if you cannot give at this time, click to see The Gimp’s wife’s gorgeous skin; I am pretty sure she did not tan in Florida back in the day using only baby oil...

Now for the comics part! The Gimp’s first comic ended in quite a cliff-hanger! If you want to buy it, find your local comic store here: http://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575. Then go there and ask for “A Voice in the Dark: Volume 1” by Larime Taylor, order number APR140534. The comic is dark, so not appropriate for children. You’ll probably have to pay in advance — comic stores don’t have a big margin and can’t afford to have comics they can’t sell. I did just that yesterday and ordered 10 for holiday presents for teens and young adults.

Here are a few more of The Gimp’s recent columns:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/10/19/1435489/-I-Want-Her-To-Live

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/10/16/1434058/-Helping-My-Wife-Beat-Cancer

THIS time I have permission to use a picture but I couldn’t figure out how to copy/paste it. Will I ever get better at this?

Much thanks to 2thanks for walking me through the cut and paste; wow, that was EASY!

2nd round of chemo for The Gimp's wife

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Tuesday November 24, 2015 · 1:57 PM PST

2015/11/24 · 13:57

We had a stray who looked like this once, we called her Tuffy. She was a great dog.

But first!: The Gimp’s first comic ended in quite a cliff-hanger! If you want to buy it, find your local comic store here: http://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575. Then go there and ask for “A Voice in the Dark: Volume 1” by Larime Taylor, order number APR140534. The comic is dark, so not appropriate for children. You’ll probably have to pay in advance — comic stores don’t have a big margin and can’t afford to have comics they can’t sell. I did just that yesterday and ordered 10 for holiday presents for teens and young adults.

The Gimp’s Wife will start her second round of chemo in a week. She is Canadian and was able to have her needed surgery, but cannot get the chemo covered — it needs to be paid for in advance. She appears to have tolerated her first round quite well, thank goodness! One down, five to go.

If you can donate, even a small amount, that would be great. We have an anonymous donor who will match the first $200 in kind, so make that donor really sad (ok, really happy!) and donate what you can . Here’s the link to The Gimp’s Go Fund Me page: The Gimp's fund page.

Many Kossacks add $0.01 or $1 (like $10,001.00 — $11.00 works too!) to the donation to indicate that the donor is a Kossack, so feel free to do the same.

The Gimp family is living in Nevada — if you have any suggestions, please kos-mail him. For instance:

Q> Have you tried X foundation/program?

A> Probably! Still, feel free to offer suggestions and I'll look into them. Just understand there's a very good chance she won't qualify due to our unique situation.

The Gimp's latest missive

Even if you cannot give now, click on the link just to see The Gimp’s wife’s gorgeous skin. (Me, Jealous? — um, yes!)

Canadian jokes are welcome in the comments, eh?

The Gimp needs some help!

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Thursday October 29, 2015 · 1:59 PM PDT

2015/10/29 · 13:59

We made the $200, so with the match we donate $400! Thanks for everyone who was able to particpate!

Because I have shown a real talent for burying the lede, I am just going to jump to the chase. The Gimp's wife has cancer, and they need some help to provide chemo: https://www.gofundme.com/... Give whatever you can; an anonymous donor will double the first $200. Even if you can't give, click anyway. The Gimp's wife has beautiful skin!

The Gimp is disabled and has to use a wheelchair, as does his wife. She is an undocumented Canadian immigrant and is currently not eligible for Obamacare. (Canadian jokes welcome in the comments.) The Gimp draws caricatures and has published at least one really cool, rather dark comic named "A Voice in the Dark - Blood makes Noise Pt. 1". Before she became too ill, The Gimp's wife helped color his art.

The Gimp reminds me a bit of Tyrion, from Game of Thrones. Both were born with disabilities, but both seem to have embraced making the best jokes in the room about their conditions.

The Gimp has been a member at dKos since 2005, you may have seen some of his diaries.
Here is his most recent diary, but I warn you, a LOT has changed; The Gimp is working every angle he can, and no doubt some will pan out: http://www.dailykos.com/.... Please note that funds have been raised for the first round of chemo - next week. The Gimp's wife is nervous, but determined. Let's do what we can for these peeps!

I used inappropriate words - I apologize

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Thursday October 22, 2015 · 11:07 AM PDT

2015/10/22 · 11:07

I have heard that things got a little crazy here in 2008 with Obama vs Clinton, but I arrived rather late to that party and missed most of it.

The 'quotes' below are paraphrased.

I have been surprised at some comments from handles with which I am somewhat familiar. The first time I was surprised, I wrote something like "That comment seems unusual for you - are you all right?"

But the second time (different diary), I wrote "Are you off your meds?", meaning the same thing but I certainly understand why some might take offense, and I do not plan to repeat the same mistake twice. I then wrote something like "Or maybe I'm off my meds", by which I meant maybe I am the one misinterpreting your comment. But again, this was an inappropriate use and I apologize.

Rapists on the street? No thanks!

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Friday October 16, 2015 · 2:56 PM PDT

2015/10/16 · 14:56

I don't think this diary would be a trigger, but if you disagree, please leave a comment or kos-mail me and I will change this sentence.

Did you know that Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley has been a real champion working with Congressman Mike Honda of California on calling attention to the need to reduce the rape kit backlog in our nation? There are an estimated 500,000 untested rape kits collecting dust in the evidence rooms of law enforcement and crime labs which need to be tested to provide DNA evidence in rape crimes.

Congressman Honda, as a Senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, has helped secure about $40 million in funding within the House Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2015. This will go a long way to reduce the sexual assault kit backlog nationwide and put convicted rapists behind bars. Congressman Honda continues to work with DA O’Malley on securing more resources to ensure that the rape kit backlog is reduced and incarcerate dangerous predators.

Thank you Congressman Honda and DA Nancy O'Malley! Our nation deserves safer streets.

Seattle crowd treated like ignorant children

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Sunday August 09, 2015 · 2:10 PM PDT

2015/08/09 · 14:10

When I go to a protest rally or march, I expect to follow along with what the leaders have planned. Perhaps some people are better with creating good chants than others, but I am there to participate and show my support for the cause.

People in Seattle went to see some local speakers and Bernie Sanders. They did not expect to attend a protest. From what video I was able to see, a few people hijacked Sanders speech. Then the young lady demanded that the crowd protest, and proceeded to insist that they do exactly what she wanted for as long as she wanted. She then accused the crowd of something silly because some refused to comply. They refused to comply.

I do not think that most children are ignorant; quite the opposite. I do not think that children, much less adults, should be treated this way. Some think that teaching children to unthinkingly comply is part of the problem with police brutality.

My way or the highway is not a good way to get people to support your cause, and Black Lives Matter is a very worthy cause.

Just my two cents - this has been bugging me. I hoping that by posting this very rare diary, I can get some work done this afternoon. And if you hate it, at least it is short.

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