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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/12/2010 6:04:24 AM

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What I find troubling here is the idea that without the government, people have no safety net at all, and will just fall to living in cars, or on the streets.

Whatever happened to family and friends? I know families who have lost the house, and they are shoehorned in at grandma's. I have friends who've been put out of their apartments, and while a lot of their shit was in the car, they had a couch pass. It's something that human beings do for each other.

How we provide what we do in gov't aid could sure use some reform, though.

What I find troubling is you don't seem to realize that many people lack that support system and it is too unreliable at best.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/12/2010 6:07:36 AM

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If you know a person willing to do this, we could get those families out of their station wagons. We live in such a small community, no YMCA, or shelter available, but that would certainly be an option if you could find one.

I'll bet these'll get popular again:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2042619761.html

Your link doesn't work.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/12/2010 6:09:33 AM

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Dont people have to look for work to be eligible for these benefits?

When you make your bi-weekly call to Marvin in Michigan, he asks if you have been seeking work. You have to answer yes to get your check. You don't have to show any proof that you actually are looking, but I am sure no one would lie to Marvin

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/12/2010 6:11:42 AM

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which proves what? Kick everyone off of the unemployment insurance rolls?

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/12/2010 6:19:59 AM

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which proves what? Kick everyone off of the unemployment insurance rolls?

It doesn't "prove" anything. She asked a question and I told her how it works in Michigan. Now how the hell did you assume that I wanted to kick anyone of unemployment from that?

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/12/2010 6:24:47 AM

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Well, you didn't further explain so I thought it was in that vain. I do apologize if I overstated my case.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/12/2010 7:06:54 AM

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I had 2 people try to move in with me in the last year- and I dont want that.

However I do have family and if it comes to that- then it does and I will share what I have with them. So- things can be worrisome.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 4:09:24 AM

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Well, you didn't further explain so I thought it was in that vain. I do apologize if I overstated my case.

No problem. Sometimes it can be hard to interpret someones intent when you only have words on a screen to work with.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 6:51:58 AM

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I believe unemployment benefits have been extended twice now. How long do you expect us to subsidize their vacation?

I was laid off a long time ago, and not only did they never even consider extending unemployment benefits during a recession, I never received any benefits at all. Guess what, I took a job at half my salary.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 7:26:17 AM

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I believe unemployment benefits have been extended twice now. How long do you expect us to subsidize their vacation?

I was laid off a long time ago, and not only did they never even consider extending unemployment benefits during a recession, I never received any benefits at all. Guess what, I took a job at half my salary.

If you didnt receive benefits you either were too stupid to sign up for what you were legally entitled too.. or you werent laid off.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 10:42:52 AM

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Should we flip a coin here tazzy....or is it okay to just go with our "gut" on this one?

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 11:21:30 AM

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lol... i think either way would give you a correct answer, mike.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 12:52:28 PM

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It's not me I worry about tazzy,history shows us that all of my answers are....correct....its those not quite as bright as me that I was concerned about.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 1:36:04 PM

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It is not true; USA is still one of the richest countries on Earth. The government just needs to collect taxes and make cuts in less important areas.

Em..you joking right? America is presently over 14 zillion dollars in debt. Do you know how much a zillion dollars is?

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 2:28:46 PM

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Em..you joking right? America is presently over 14 zillion dollars in debt. Do you know how much a zillion dollars is?

I think it's a thousand jillion.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/13/2010 10:10:49 PM

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It is not true; USA is still one of the richest countries on Earth. The government just needs to collect taxes and make cuts in less important areas.

What do you consider less important?

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/14/2010 7:13:26 AM

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It is not true; USA is still one of the richest countries on Earth. The government just needs to collect taxes and make cuts in less important areas.

Collect taxes? Business' are closing doors, people are walking away from their homes, just who is picking up the slack on the taxes not being paid? With so many people on unemployment, making a small percentage of their usual salary, the income tax is drastically reduced. The trickle down effect, is less purchasing done at retail stores, meaning less sales tax. The old saying, "you can't get blood from a turnip" was never more meaningful.

Unless they start taxing sex, or other "free" activities, the government will need to find alternative means to pad the purse.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/14/2010 7:17:05 AM

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at the moment, I would pay for good sex.

But then it better be good.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/14/2010 7:28:48 AM

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It is not true; USA is still one of the richest countries on Earth. The government just needs to collect taxes and make cuts in less important areas.

Em..you joking right? America is presently over 14 zillion dollars in debt. Do you know how much a zillion dollars is?

Obviously, he's talking about resources and wealth, the entire balance sheet, not just the budget's cash flow woes (high though they be).

Our GDP alone is by far the highest in the world--twice the size of China's, over three times the size of Japan's, over four times the size of India's, five times the size of Germany's, and seven times the size of the U.K., Russia, France, and Brazil.

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RE: There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.... - 11/14/2010 7:41:38 AM

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at the moment, I would pay for good sex.

But then it better be good.

AHHHhhh.... just the job I've been looking for! ! ! ! Gay Pro-Dom. Please let me know when you'll be arriving in Denver so that I can make arrangements to rent one of the (mighty fine) dungeons here in town.

ETA: Good? You shouldn't have to ask. And frankly, that's why I forgot to mention that first time 'round. I.e., it (the quality) goes without saying.

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