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Posted by Miriam on 2005-09-14 15:00:03 +0000

Captive Audience

Has anyone else ever been to a mandatory meeting at work where they tell you that you have to give to charity? And they give you a specific charity to donate to? And tell you that they'd like to have close to 100% participation again this year? And that you can have it payroll deducted..."for those of you who are new and haven't done this before"? First time today. At least they fed us breakfast. Bagels, cream cheese, Krispy Kreme, coffee, and tea.

Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-09-14 15:26:50 +0000
See point #11. I hope to come back with more stuff...

Posted by rladew on 2005-09-14 15:28:03 +0000
ahhhh yes: we can add "suggested donation" to our long list of RSN contradictory statements. remember these oldies but goodies? effective government affordable healthcare sensitive war educational television pretty ugly friendly fire jumbo shrimp virtual reality _______________________________

Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-09-14 15:32:49 +0000
Here's some more. A good quote: Philip Jones, a spokesman for United Way of America, says his charity discourages coercion and does not want employers to seek 100% participation in the charity. Moreover, it encourages peer solicitation rather than manager solicitation of employees.

Posted by pchippy on 2005-09-14 16:08:51 +0000
I see you've omitted the classic, "military intelligence."

Posted by tgl on 2005-09-14 16:43:46 +0000
competent leadership

Posted by rladew on 2005-09-14 16:45:02 +0000
oops ... I knew there were more good ones. Thanks Mr. PC _______________________________

Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-09-14 16:58:43 +0000
Reagan Library

Posted by frame609 on 2005-09-14 18:21:42 +0000
Fresh frozen Funk metal

Posted by tgl on 2005-09-14 18:50:31 +0000
emo core

Posted by Miriam on 2005-09-14 19:27:29 +0000
I was solicited yesterday by a slightly looney coworker who I've only met once to support her gospel choir. I turned her down. If I'm going to give to the United Way, I'd rather give to them directly, rather than have my employer, who is partially funded by them, know how much I'm giving.

Posted by Miriam on 2005-09-14 19:28:18 +0000
That's rad! Of course, I'm still in my 6 month probation period, so I don't want to rock the boat too much. Then again, I wouldn't be me if I didn't rock the boat.

Posted by tgl on 2005-09-14 19:34:45 +0000
combustible edison

Posted by tgl on 2005-09-14 19:35:05 +0000
terry lorber

Posted by rladew on 2005-09-14 19:57:05 +0000
compassionate conservative low calorie beer _______________________________

Posted by frame609 on 2005-09-14 20:06:55 +0000
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Posted by dawnbixtler on 2005-09-14 20:09:56 +0000
soft kiddie porn

Posted by frame609 on 2005-09-14 20:12:34 +0000
Your search - soft kiddie porn - did not match any documents.

Posted by G lib on 2005-09-15 13:30:50 +0000
Jewish gospel choir? interesting. ______________ What's cooler than cool? Ice cold! --Andree 3K

Posted by Miriam on 2005-09-15 20:04:52 +0000
Um, no. But I'd totally join that.

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