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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA DUer is about to become homeless
Without help, John will become homeless. He has no car to live in. Nobody else to turn to.
Here is John's long post from the lounge yesterday that explains everything: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182278898
His gofundme link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-john-mckusick-overcome-health-and-financial-struggles
I do believe John has been honest and upfront with the DU when he asks for help. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Can we get John to when his benefits should start? It is a lofty goal.
The current Trump administration has made it clear that former resources have dried up by design. Look at the food pantries. Look at utility help programs. Trump gets a kick out of kicking a person down on his or her luck. It's his nature.
It looks like John has only raised $25 since his post went up yesterday. I hope we can do much better than this. Even a small donation adds up.
Please keep this kicked and give it an R, so everyone sees this.
In solidarity,
OS
leftstreet
(39,469 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)ms liberty
(11,062 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)markodochartaigh
(5,218 posts)n/t
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)lapfog_1
(31,770 posts)been there... so I know how it feels.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)I'm so very grateful for every kind word of support and your generosity. God Bless you
tblue37
(68,340 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)[
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)2naSalit
(100,911 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)chowder66
(11,988 posts)I missed that there was a fundraiser going on so I appreciate the notice.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)chowder66
(11,988 posts)I hope all goes well from here on out for you.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)That you CHOSE to help, and for that kindness, to a perfect stranger, I am humbled and grateful.
Thank you.
Love, John
chowder66
(11,988 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Emile
(41,353 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Ilsa
(64,022 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)PatSeg
(52,532 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)justaprogressive
(6,562 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Horseshoeluck
(5 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)dickthegrouch
(4,389 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)SamKnause
(14,814 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)SimplyHadEnough
(84 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Unrepentant Fenian
(1,104 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)What is an Unrepentant Fenian? Dying to know.
Unrepentant Fenian
(1,104 posts)Under Irish rule. Thanks for asking.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Unrepentant Fenian
(1,104 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)SheltieLover
(78,140 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)SheltieLover
(78,140 posts)tavernier
(14,363 posts)There goes my Melania Theatre ticket.
tanyev
(48,859 posts)You get a trophy. 🏆
tavernier
(14,363 posts)Everyone donate the price of malarias movie theater ticket to John
she might get a Nobel for her generous charity work.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)as Colonel Kurtz said so epically in Apocalypse Now,
THE HORROR, THE HORROR
tavernier
(14,363 posts)Dont lose hope, soldier.
Emile
(41,353 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Johnny Noshoes
(2,003 posts)Tossed some bucks into the hat. Good luck brother!
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)were you trying out for Goodfellas? hehehe
Johnny Noshoes
(2,003 posts)It is an old nickname from my office job. I used to walk around with my shoes off and the name stuck.
wolfie001
(7,351 posts)Keep up the great work fellow DU'ers! And Steve of course! Well done!
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)You are so right to acknowledge how important OmahaSteve has been. Thank you, thank you thank you.
Susan Calvin
(2,418 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,783 posts)Wish I could do more.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)You are as important in this community as anyone, and please know my gratitude to you is as deep and heartfelt as all others.
redstatebluegirl
(12,783 posts)Donated what I could - hope it helps!
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)angel823
(437 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Lochloosa
(16,686 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)KatyaR
(3,635 posts)Happy to help.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)What a beautiful name you have.
Permanut
(8,128 posts)Thanks Omaha Steve.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)PatrickforB
(15,380 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Cne99999
(58 posts)I've been there so I chipped in what I could. I hope things get batter. You're in my thoughts...
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)It means everything to me. God Bless
allegorical oracle
(6,323 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Depths of despair to spine tingling humility and gratitude as all of you continue to be my true miracles.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.
I'll be adding a separate post of thanks later, but please know I'm truly overwhelmed.
Love, John
surfered
(12,303 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)debm55
(57,688 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)debm55
(57,688 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,165 posts)But hopefully this post will help keep yours at the top of the feed. Best of luck to you.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)There's only one state that has the DFL as I recall Old-time dfl_er.
Please read my Good morning post later today, you'll like it a lot I think.
Ilikepurple
(459 posts)John, I hope you get enough to survive until you get your social security and health issues taken care of care of. My hope is my small donation and good thoughts help towards that end.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)I really appreciate your kindness and generosity.
God Bless.
Omaha Steve
(108,671 posts)I didn't expect this good of a response.
OS
GoodRaisin
(10,795 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Emile
(41,353 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)spanone
(141,205 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)TBF
(35,967 posts)I donated - hoping we can get it up to his ask, so he can relax a bit and prepare for his hearing.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)The response has been nothing short of miraculous.
VTderry
(103 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)TuxedoKat
(3,840 posts)Probably wouldn't have seen it otherwise, and best of luck and blessings to John.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)timms139
(513 posts)wishing the best for him .
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)timms139
(513 posts)crosinski
(674 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)crosinski
(674 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Thank you both!
Mosby
(19,331 posts)Something I usually never do, but I feel like we should help him.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Please know how moved I am that you made an exception for me. It means a lot.
Mosby
(19,331 posts)And wanted to do my part to help you keep it together until your disability comes through.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)usonian
(24,071 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)I'm just incredulous at the response you all have been a part of.
If you ever wonder why I believe in miracles, it's because I'm living one right now. What OmahaSteve started and you all have continued has made the last 31 hours and 58 minutes the most amazing thing I think I've ever witnessed. Certainly on a personal level.
I'll be posting more tomorrow. Thank you seems so simple a term that doesn't quite capture the magnitude of what I'm feeling as there is so much more than gratitude emotionally hitting me right now.
The collective power of DU is immense and priceless. Such a perfect display of We Vs Me. Also so present is the empathy that is here, not just here, but practiced here, so often every day on so many levels.
The pulse of Du is........
chouchou
(2,926 posts)Wonderful!
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)arthritisR_US
(7,802 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)What part of Canada are you in? Muddy lake?
arthritisR_US
(7,802 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)I've never been that far west in Canada, but Ive seen amazing photos from Banff to Canmore and so many more places around you.
arthritisR_US
(7,802 posts)mr715
(3,225 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)mr715
(3,225 posts)But I hope it'll get you access to something you enjoy or take some unneeded stressor away.
We're all in this together.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)I will treasure every dollar given to help me stay warm, lit, fed and clean. That's a serious dent in my stressors lol. Thank you!
nocoincidences
(2,468 posts)Sleep well.
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)dempls
(47 posts)Godspeed, John!
JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Bayard
(28,980 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)question everything
(51,838 posts)surfered
(12,303 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,486 posts)Nothing short of a miracle Question Everything.
Thank you Thank you, Thank you.