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Donald Trump’s campaign reported pulling in $50 million dollars at a megadonor extravaganza last weekend held by billionaire hedge fund investor, and longtime Trump supporter John Paulson at his ...
by Walter Einenkel
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on Tue Apr 09, 2024 at 06:30 AM PDT
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Our dear friend winglion/Ann has some trouble. She applied for Social Security Disability back in mid-2022, and got her first denial in January 2023. Since then, she has been denied again, and is awaiting the news that her magistrate hearing on her...
by Angela Marx
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on Sat Apr 06, 2024 at 11:22 AM PDT
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I posted a diary about this awhile back but it was during a busy time on the site for new postings and unfortunately it got quickly pushed down the recent list and disappeared. So, I thought I take one more run at it. After three years battling it...
by Witgren
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on Fri Mar 08, 2024 at 05:06 PM PST
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As the Surgery date approached I found myself in trouble with the recover side. I thought they were going to put me in a rehab or Skilled Nursing Facility. On my trip to the farm I got the news that I would be sent home. I went to the Farm to see Tal,...
by eeff
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on Sun Feb 18, 2024 at 07:58 AM PST
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Imagine you have an abscess — I left work early yesterday because of a toothache. I have a call in to a dentist, hoping I can get in today. Meanwhile, lots of Anbesol. I got mashed potatoes and apple sauce to eat. Trying to not stare at the phone....
by Onomastic
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on Thu Nov 02, 2023 at 12:02 PM PDT
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Have you all met Userexists? She offers sage advice and fun comments all over DKos. She radiates positivity. I mean, look at that smile! UE got hit by bad long-term COVID, which resulted in disability. And since Republicans insist on making our...
by Sally DeLurks
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on Sat Sep 09, 2023 at 10:00 AM PDT
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We met our goal last weekend, thanks to your help! (www.mightycause.com/…) It’s hard for me to put into words how grateful, relieved, and blessed I feel for your support and kindness. I will have enough funds for the next year to stay with my...
by J Graham
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on Sat Sep 09, 2023 at 11:00 AM PDT
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Hope everyone is staying safe in this weird weather. We keep getting warnings of areal flooding, but so far (knock wood) we haven’t had any problems.
Also, if anyone wonders, the fundraiser for ...
by vgranucci
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on Sun Aug 20, 2023 at 05:00 PM PDT
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We have a request for help for DKer Fineena. She is in urgent need of moving expenses for herself and her dog Henry. Please see Joker2101’s diary here for more information.
by vgranucci
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on Sun Aug 13, 2023 at 05:00 PM PDT
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Our friend, tonyahky, is a nurse in red, red Kentucky. Angela Marx and I are trying to raise $2000 to replace lost income while she recovers from Covid. Progress report: I am very pleased to tell you that the goal has been reached! But if you would...
by Sara R
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on Sat Aug 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM PDT
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UPDATE: Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 · 7:46:37 PM +00:00 · Joker2101 Update 6! Another $200 came in! We are at $3,565 of the goal! Woot, woot!! Fineena joined DailyKos way back in 2008. She has been a reader, more than a writer, due to spotty internet...
by Joker2101
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on Tue Aug 08, 2023 at 01:01 PM PDT
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Without Daily Kos I would have never grieved over the loss of exmearden a member of the DK Community whom I never met in person, but whose death in 2010 still echoes in me today, just from writing her name. Do yourself a favor and go read some of her...
by Angela Marx
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on Sat Aug 05, 2023 at 09:52 AM PDT
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7/27 update: we are at $897 $1328 $2421 $3851 $4011!!!! 7/25: NEWS!!! It’s on hold! OMG. As amazing a deal as the 1999 Coachman was, I found a BETTER one! Sheer and absolute luck: I was looking at some potential backups in case the Coachman sold before...
by userexists
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on Mon Jul 17, 2023 at 11:05 AM PDT
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Its a question I’ve asked myself over and over as I once again try to figure out how to change the dynamic on the ground here in Mobile, AL where I live. I’ve been a blogger here since 2005, but the task of keeping up with my own diaries was cut short...
by alabamaliberal
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on Sun Jul 16, 2023 at 07:05 PM PDT
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SECOND UPDATE: The system is no longer letting me reply to comments without interrupting me, and I have a great deal more work to do tonight. I will also be unavailable for much of tomorrow, possibly much of the week. I would be grateful if y’all would...
by Aji
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on Sun Jul 09, 2023 at 01:43 PM PDT
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Another Update: Thanks for everyone’s support so far! As of today, we’re only $3500 away from meeting the summer goal six weeks ahead of schedule! Update: Thank you! This post has already raised $300 in less than day! It’s good to be able to count on...
by Nichael
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on Sat Jul 08, 2023 at 02:21 PM PDT
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$30,000! Christopher's teeth have been neglected. He lost most of them while in institutional care between 2005 and 2016. Christopher had a feeding tube installed in 2005 when he went into institutional care, and it appears that his teeth were...
by Tomtech
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on Tue May 30, 2023 at 08:08 PM PDT
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Upon my return to the emergency room, I have been readmitted to the hospital and after the holiday weekend I'll be heading for a rehab facility so that I can get to the point where I can take care of myself enough to go home. I'm re starting my...
by bluePNWcats
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on Mon May 29, 2023 at 06:14 AM PDT
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A “Day After” update: I am just getting online today. I finally crawled off to bed this morning at seven, then was back up at noon (I’d promised a friend I’d go to the Irish fest for a few hours — free music! One of my favorite things :-). I’m still in...
by userexists
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on Sat Mar 25, 2023 at 11:40 PM PDT
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UPDATE: Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 · 5:54:33 AM +00:00 · Vetwife This fundraiser has met it’s goal and a cushion provided for userexists. No more donations are needed thanks to all of you and your donations. Big and small. Much appreciation. all hugs and...
by Vetwife
240 comments
on Sat Mar 25, 2023 at 07:01 PM PDT
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