See if you can put some political spin on this story...

[bob_villa]

[Meanie]

Living in Detroit, I can't imagine his mortgage being high, therefore, I also can't imagine why he couldn't buy a car, even if it's an older beat up one.

I don't want to take any credit or sympathy away from this guy, but raising $86,000 for a guy who isn't managing his money very well is an example of how society functions. How about raising that type of money for the homeless or the handicap or those who cannot earn a living.

I guess if I want a free car I would have to walk to work every day. Unfortunately, I don't want to wait ten years.

[Stormin Mormon]

It's the Obama enconomy. With rampant inflation, and stagnant wages, it's no wonder he can't afford a car. During the Reagan years, we had lower taxes, and the economy was moving.

His company ought to have a ride sharing board, maybe someone else in the factory works in his town, and can give him a ride in each day.

- . Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .

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[Frank]

I had a neighbor that did this. He had plenty of money but was an ardent environmentalist. He died a couple of years ago at 90 but even in his 80's was walking the

10 miles to the University of Delaware where he was an adjunct professor. Another neighbor, a plant manager, ran 16 miles to work 3 days a week. Guess I am not impressed.

[trader_4]

I'm having a tough time entirely believing this story. I can see someone doing this short term, but long term, it sure sounds fishy to me. No co-workers that can give him a ride? Nobody at some other nearby businesses? Surely the whole factory must know his plight. Curious also that there is no mention of a bicycle? You could cover 10 miles on a bike in an hour.

[philo]

I did a quick look at a map and the distance between Troy and Rochester Hills is four miles. A one hour walk.

Now, even if he did walk 20 miles a day, between his job and walking that would be 13 hours total.

The story says he only gets "a couple" hours of sleep each night.

Since the story is evidently a scam, I wonder if it's true that he's raised money. OTOH: I imagine there are plenty of people who would donate without first investigating.

A wealthy philanthropist here in town said that it's harder to give money away intelligently than it is to make it in the first place.

[CRNG]

On Tue, 3 Feb 2015 05:28:14 -0800 (PST), trader_4 wrote in

+1

[Pico Rico]

That is so VERY true!

[Ardent Man]

Maybe Oren is f***ed up in the head.

[philo]

I probably mentioned that guy here before. I'd occasionally do work for him.

His fund gives away 18 million a year and when I went to his house saw that he still had a dial phone!

That was 20 years ago and he did finally upgrade to push button.

[dadiOH]

I had an acquaintance in Honolulu who went to and fro from his home in Kahala to his office downtown each day. It isn't as far - maybe 6 miles one way - but he ran it.

+1 on the bike

[Frank]

Dittos. See the guy has already raised $100,000 with his plight.

[Pin]

He should ride a bike. I have a car and I was doing 10 miles to go to my job and 10 to come back. He could also add a small motor if he is too lazy. If he can not afford a car, he can not afford the insurance, immatriculation, the gas, the reparation, etc. He should continue to walk, he will be slimer than most american.

[Meanie]

It stated he walks Woodward to catch the bus. Buses run up and down Woodward continuously out to the suburbs. The Somerset bus stop is roughly 1.5 miles from Woodward, but I believe the bus travels to that stop.

From the bus stop at Somerset to his place of employment is roughly 6.5 miles.

Therefore, depending how far he walks to get on the bus, it's a far cry from 21 miles.

They are everywhere and very gullible. Look who's elected into office.

[Phil Kangas]

And it was uphill all the way both ways! ;>)}

[Ed Pawlowski]

You can't be serious. At $10.50 an hour I doubt he owns a house.

Strong statement..You may be right, but $400 a week does not cover very much. I'd like to see your budget to live on that wage, including car insurance where the rates are some of the highest in the country.

An option not presented yet is to move closer to work, if possible. I'd like to know the real story.

[Ed Pawlowski]

Political spin: Obama got rid of all the cheap cars with Cash for Clunkers.

[philo]

Speaking of cars... During my entire working career I always had a company car or truck which I could use personally. Until I retired, the sum total I had spent on used cars...my entire life...was about $1000

About a year before I retired, I figured I better get a decent one... so spent $8000 on a good used car...that was a real awakening!

When I looked for cars there were plenty to be found under $1500.

Though they were in decent enough condition they were all gas hogs.

The car I have now was just filled for $16 or so and since I don't drive that much may only have to fill up every three weeks.

One nice thing about being 65 and having no moving violations on record. Car insurance is unbelievably cheap.

[philo]

Detroit is so depressed that you can get houses there for next to nothing. I bet that half the houses are under $16K

However the story is fake. Nothing adds up.

[trader_4]

CBS news covered this last night. They had an interview with the guy. He seemed genuine and credible. Not saying that means he is. They showed the plastics factory where he has worked for a long time. He takes the bus part way, then walks. At night, because there is limited bus service, he has to walk farther. So, IDK. It seems very strange and you would think there would be other options. I guess there will be, the crowd funding thing has raised $250K.