Henrietta or Julio?

[eleny]

[jenmito]

1. Both. Henrietta's story was sad (and now taken care of) and Julio probably also

had his life changed forever just by being recognized and complimented by President Obama.

[eleny]

7. I got to thinking about him that way, too

Seems like each in their own way is important today. Although Henrietta obviously has a tougher situation, they'll both stay in my mind. They each represent a slice of American life in need.

[jenmito]

8. And she was just given a house to live in rent-free. And also, like I said,

I'm SURE that kid's life has been changed forever for the better. There's obviously something a little off about him. It's like Obama was a father-figure to him.

[traxster]

2. How was her story taken care of?

[jenmito]

5. There's a thread here saying she was given a house to live in rent-free. Here it is:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8187360&mesg_id=8187360

[LakeSamish706]

6. Heres the thread...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5025596

[traxster]

22. Thanks. I ran across another link on Michelle Malkin's site.

Those heartless punks are actually trying to call it a set up. Saying how does she dress the way she does and be homeless. Clearly, they are devoid of reality and their view of poverty is from the movies and not real life. Or, they have never visited the Goodwill. Being poor doesn't mean you are nasty and dirty.

[Patsy Stone]

3. I thought Julio was a nutter

:)

[eleny]

9. A nutter with some of the best timing and delivery right off the cuff

Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if he was deemed "avatar-worthy". :hi:

[Patsy Stone]

14. LOL

I'll bet you're right. Our very own Julio the McDonald's employee.

:hi:

[eleny]

19. And now a baseball announcer

"What a country!"

[genna]

23. Obama has an endearing style because I would have looked at the

leaping Julio and said, hell no.

I definitely think Julio is nutty. Adorable but nutty.

If he isn't high on life, I hope he gets some help.

[rvablue]

24. Maybe....but a pro-Obama, democratic nutter. I'll take 'em. n/t

[NYC_SKP]

4. I hope someone votes for that nutty but very endearing Julio!

I love them both, but how can you NOT vote for the very nicely dressed and dignified woman who's been living with her family in a small car?

:loveya:

[panader0]

10. I think Julio was speeding

[TheBigotBasher]

11. Yay -let us all do a Poverty Vote

We can then do Poverty Idol and see who goes from this



to this

[eleny]

12. We make decisions every day about where to donate

Where did you send your last "poverty vote", ... I mean "donation"?

[Bicoastal]

13. Jesus fucking christ--

--a warning might be nice.

[jenmito]

15. You're assuming the poster even cares. n/t

[TheBigotBasher]

28. I do care and that is my point

We should not be having votes on who should get our sympathy.

Hence my comment about "poverty vote".

[Raine1967]

27. agreed.

WTF...

[Patsy Stone]

16. Oh, my word!

Julio's on Countdown! :rofl:

[eleny]

18. He's gotten an internship at a station

Two happy endings for today. This is all good.

[Patsy Stone]

20. Absolutely!

And there are at least four threads right now about his appearance on Countdown, so your avatar theory is running right on schedule.

[Sebastian Doyle]

17. I think Julio is a tweaker

Could just be horrible acne.... but he looks like a meth head to me. (On Countdown with Keith right now)

[uponit7771]

21. Is that what happens when someones on meth? His acne was horrible but I like his story...he's

...got a couple of gigs.

I like Hughes story too, God bless her

[Jennicut]

25. Julio was kind of lovable, and so happy to talk to the Prez.

Henrietta was just heart breaking. Hoping for good things for them both.

[baldguy]

26. In ancient times, Julio would have been an AV geek.

He's supposed to have a crappy jobs in college.