Posted on 02/11/2016 11:47:34 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel
No city is tougher to live in than Detroit. High crime rates and endless poverty has spread everywhere thanks to Democrat policies.
But hard work pays off. In Obama's America, too many people believe they are "owed" something. But this man - James Robertson - at age 57, walked 21 miles to work (to and from) every day!
His story was so inspirational that it went viral last year.
Thanks to donations, his more than 5 hour-long commute has been reduced to a 12 minute drive. But now, he made an incredible announcement: After receiving thousands of dollars in donations, he will still work as hard as he ever has:
James Robertson suddenly had a pile of unearned cash -- about $360,000. It poured into three GoFundMe pages on the Internet and kept coming, 24/7, until the humble factory worker said after a week "that's enough" and the pages were shut down.
Now, just more than a year after the Free Press first told the world about Robertson, dubbed "the Walking Man," this soft-spoken baseball fan is finding that his windfall and free car make life a lot easier, more relaxing, more fun. Obviously.
"I love this car," he said, taking a reporter for a recent spin in his still-shiny 2015 Ford Taurus, a car he chose because, as he famously said, "It's like me -- simple on the outside, durable on the inside."
He works at Schain Mold and Engineering, where he operates an injection-molding machine. And he will NOT be retiring anytime soon!
In part because he prizes his friendships at work, Robertson isn't likely to retire anytime soon.
"People ask me why I still work. I don't change that for no one!" he said, almost fiercely.
(Excerpt) Read more at thepoliticalinsider.com ...
Also from the article...
"His boss confirmed his work ethic: His attendance has never faltered, not one day," plant manager Todd Wilson said recently. "That money, none of it changed him one bit. James is still one of the most loving, caring people I know." What an inspirational story! Hard work is important. Life is tough, but we have it better in America than many other people. Instead of counting on welfare, we need to get out there and do our best, everyday!"
So the “shocking” announcement is that he’s not changing anything?
Well, I guess to the Gibsmedat and Millennial/Participation Trophy populations, having a work ethic would be pretty shocking.
Thank You, Jesus!!!!!!! This is a wonderful story!!!
Awesome!
“His boss confirmed his work ethic:
Really enjoyed a recent interview with T Boone Pickens - he said work ethic was THE most important skill a person has, you can have talent, brains, an education, what are they worth if you don’t do anything?
Wow, what an admirable work ethic. Great story.
AMEN!!
Actually he is taking a productive job from a younger person who may need that a job. Sorry that is the way I see it.
I was thinking it was going to be about how he blew it all on cocaine and hookers.
The work ethic is what built the country. Nice to see someone still has it - especially when their *demographics* would suggest otherwise.
Why are they even mentioning retirement at age 57? I'm a lot older than that and I still work full time. No one I knew ever contemplated retiring at age 57.
“That money, none of it changed him one bit. James is still one of the most loving, caring people I know.”
That’s pretty rare.
Thank You, Jesus!!!!!!! This is a wonderful story!!!
God, please continue to bless James Robertson!!!
Hookers are attracted to 2015 Taurus cars.
The glove box opens up to a smooth coke-chopping surface.
Even on my phone, I am asked to check the box if I want the alarm to ring "Everyday."
Children should be kept out of government school. Everyday.
Huh? You can say that of everyone, even yourself.
Where’s your head?
“their *demographics*”
Nope! Not going to allow anyone to infiltrate this thread with divisiveness. A race (humans made up) has nothing to do with this story!
God will continue to bless this man and millions of other hard working Americans!!!!
What does the IRS say about these funds?
Can’t really retire on $360G. So since he still needs work, he’s not taking a job from anybody.
Yep!
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