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Remember Guy Who Walked 21-Miles To Work EVERYDAY? He Just Made A SHOCKING Announcement!
The Political Insider ^ | 2/10/2016

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.

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Thank You, Jesus!!!!!!! This is a wonderful story!!!

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"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!"

1 posted on 02/11/2016 11:47:34 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

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.


2 posted on 02/11/2016 11:49:47 AM PST by Little Pig
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To: Little Pig

Thank You, Jesus!!!!!!! This is a wonderful story!!!


3 posted on 02/11/2016 11:50:39 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel ("God only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defence." (Psa 62:2))
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Awesome!


4 posted on 02/11/2016 11:50:48 AM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

“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?


5 posted on 02/11/2016 11:51:11 AM PST by Jolla
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Wow, what an admirable work ethic. Great story.


6 posted on 02/11/2016 11:51:31 AM PST by sockmonkey (Donald Trump will ban auto-correct with an Executive Order. Go Trump!)
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To: Jolla

AMEN!!


7 posted on 02/11/2016 11:51:58 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel ("God only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defence." (Psa 62:2))
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

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.


8 posted on 02/11/2016 11:52:30 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

I was thinking it was going to be about how he blew it all on cocaine and hookers.


9 posted on 02/11/2016 11:52:58 AM PST by PLMerite (The Revolution...will not be kind.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

The work ethic is what built the country. Nice to see someone still has it - especially when their *demographics* would suggest otherwise.


10 posted on 02/11/2016 11:53:03 AM PST by Darteaus94025 (Can't have a Liberal without a Lie)
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James Robertson - at age 57

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.

11 posted on 02/11/2016 11:54:37 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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“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.


12 posted on 02/11/2016 11:54:43 AM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas (Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: central_va

Thank You, Jesus!!!!!!! This is a wonderful story!!!

God, please continue to bless James Robertson!!!


13 posted on 02/11/2016 11:54:51 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel ("God only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defence." (Psa 62:2))
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To: PLMerite

Hookers are attracted to 2015 Taurus cars.
The glove box opens up to a smooth coke-chopping surface.


14 posted on 02/11/2016 11:55:48 AM PST by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain
EVERYDAY

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.

15 posted on 02/11/2016 11:56:12 AM PST by Arthur McGowan
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To: central_va

Huh? You can say that of everyone, even yourself.

Where’s your head?


16 posted on 02/11/2016 11:57:28 AM PST by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticide, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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To: Darteaus94025

“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!!!!


17 posted on 02/11/2016 11:57:49 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel ("God only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defence." (Psa 62:2))
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

What does the IRS say about these funds?


18 posted on 02/11/2016 11:57:52 AM PST by ltc8k6
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To: central_va

Can’t really retire on $360G. So since he still needs work, he’s not taking a job from anybody.


19 posted on 02/11/2016 11:58:05 AM PST by discostu (This is a different kind of flying... all together.)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

Yep!


20 posted on 02/11/2016 11:58:27 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel ("God only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defence." (Psa 62:2))
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