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Originally posted by boncho
I see nothing but excuses and attempt at manipulation through pity. For everyone of you there are thousands of people with physical medical conditions that still work. Being an elder or a woman or anything else does not make it okay for you to blame everyone else for your issues. You are harping on someone for offering suggestions which makes it clear you are happy in your situation.
Originally posted by Amaterasu
reply to post by StigShen
Oh, I feel for you. I hope against all odds that you find something.
I went through my savings, my 401K, the money my family had to spare (3000 miles away), and finally bit that bullet two years ago. It sucks. It's not easy for us to find work - impossible, I think, in a great number of cases. Especially when you're old and have limitations.
Best of luck. I mean that from the bottom of my heart.
Originally posted by 46ACE
Originally posted by DragonTattooz
The US Corporate Government is a Ponzi scheme. Ponzi schemes are unsustainable. It's time to throw these corporate crooks to the curb and take our &^%$#@& country back!!!
I was just reading an article describing how the biggest corporations are avoiding paying taxes. This has got to stop! NOW! How can BofA pay their top people millions and millions of $$$$ and not pay taxes? IT IS INSANITY!
caveat: I am not a tax accountant nor do I play one on t.v.)
Does any of that make sense to you?Of course not; but you will hear it repeated by wukky and the other hardcore liberals .
If BoA or any other corporation pays its ceos:"millions and billions of dollars and per diem tooo(?) they will pay taxes on it as "personal income".Not nearly as much as the libs think they should but it IS taxed. if the corporation itself shelters its earnings ( "profits" come after payroll is made i believe) 100% ( and I don't know if its even possible) it stands to reason the more they pay their execs and workers the more of that organizations profits are taxed as personal income...(?) I Could be "ig'nant", been called that in the past...edit on 6-3-2011 by 46ACE because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Justagyrl
Look Amaterasu, I know it seems like I am attacking you but that is not my intentions. Honey you need to get a grip, and fast. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, stop making excuses for why you can't do this and why you can't do that. You don't need to be honest with us, but at least be honest with yourself. Put on your big girl panties and get your @ss out there and get a job.
I like to see the good in everyone and I want to see the good in you, you are much more capable then you are giving yourself credit for. I believe in you.
Don't twist my words. "Those people" I was referring to...the people that set and listen to you and your excuses. They are obviously backing up all your feelings about why you can't get a job. Surround yourself with people who encourage and motivate you, not those who just pat you on the back and tell you how pitiful you are. If you can't find someone like that, obviously I could be that person.
Don't assume anything. I am a smoker.
Originally posted by StigShen
It's important to keep positive, and seize upon any opportunity. But the reasons for poverty and joblessness go well beyond "excuses" or any one person's individual choices. It doesn't make any sense to ask someone why they don't have a job, and then accuse them of making excuses when they tell you the reasons. If you don't have solutions, then really, you are the one who is making excuses, excusing a terminally flawed economic system and corrupt government.
Originally posted by justin032188
The economy will not be fixed until either there is a complete collapse, and a revolt overthrows the government, or our current government forgets globalization and starts raising tarriffs on everything from toothpicks to bloomers, all the while giving subsidies to start manufacturing back up here in the United States of America.
Originally posted by Justagyrl
1. I am not poor, never said I was...I said "I sacrifice". Maybe I should have said I live within my means.
2. My life is far far from miserable, I have everything I need.
I might want to throw this in there...I am actually a stay at home mom. My husband busts his ass working 50hours a week to provide for us. I know...it is hideous, my husband WORKS. We really are some backwards folks...I mean we actually take pride in having a J.O.B. The shame. It isn't my fault really...I was raised this way you know. Shame on my parents for telling me anything is possible and if I want some then go get it. Shame on me for having two children and for wanting to provide for them. I need to get me some education on this reality you two are talking about.
Originally posted by aching_knuckles
Well then, as someone WHO DOES NOT WORK, maybe you should just shut your mouth and wait for your nice husband to come home with his fat paycheck and pay the bills!
How dare you insult other people WHEN YOU DONT EVEN WORK YOURSELF! What a terrible person!
Maybe if your husband lost his job, and you didnt have insurance, and one of your kids got sick, im sure you wouldnt still be on that high horse. I hope for your sake, you never have to get off, you wouldnt be able to live with us commoners down here.edit on 7-3-2011 by aching_knuckles because: (no reason given)
Well then, as someone WHO DOES NOT WORK, maybe you should just shut your mouth and wait for your nice husband to come home with his fat paycheck and pay the bills!