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DenaliDemocrat (536 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 07:58 PM Original message |
How are people making it? |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'm single and make a pretty decent salary but I'm always broke. |
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texpatriot2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
2. I am barely breathing financially. Here's the thread I started last |
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texpatriot2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:00 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. And I have a college degree too. n.t |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 03:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
159. Hey texpat... |
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itzamirakul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 04:58 AM Response to Reply #3 |
181. College degrees have little meaning today unless you are teaching |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:04 PM Response to Reply #2 |
144. Dupe |
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bj2110 (802 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:59 PM Response to Reply #2 |
170. I have a great job, great salary, no kids, & a wife who works, but... |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
4. good points you make. i wonder that too. |
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grannylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. If it were not for a small sum I received after my Dad's death, which we |
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The Whiskey Priest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
6. The people are toe-dancing on a razor blade |
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bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
7. Loosing ground , but still sucking air |
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Ruffhowse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
8. I'm employed at half the salary I was a few years ago, and the |
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fight4my3sons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
9. barely making it with three babies at home. n/t |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
18. I feel for you-here's a hug and hope it gets easier for you |
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Ksec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
10. Im poor |
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shockingelk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
11. "Borrow" $ from |
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rosesaylavee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
12. I work with people in our community who are in the lower |
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ultraist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:13 AM Response to Reply #12 |
80. Riots? Could happen. 5 million people have fallen into poverty under Bush |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:51 AM Response to Reply #12 |
130. Most won't die from exposure. They'll die from the following more often: |
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noahmijo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:12 PM Response to Original message |
13. I'm 24 still live with parents |
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rosesaylavee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
14. I am kicking this and nominating this |
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Seansky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
15. I volunteer in several organizations that work w/underpriviledge (ugly |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:19 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. There is no section 8 housing in Tarrant county,Texas |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
16. I hear you...I wonder the same thing myself... |
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DenaliDemocrat (536 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:28 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. This is about what I expected |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:05 PM Response to Reply #24 |
34. No, you aren't alone... |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
17. I've cut all the extras out |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
19. get used to peanut butter |
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petgoat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:05 PM Response to Reply #19 |
60. Peanut butter? That stuff's expensive! n/t |
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purji (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:04 AM Response to Reply #19 |
111. i've been calling the last couple of years |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:29 AM Response to Reply #19 |
117. .... |
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abbeyco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
21. My unemployed sister moved in with me |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:59 PM Response to Reply #21 |
142. That extra $5? Keep it and donate it yourself |
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abbeyco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:18 PM Response to Reply #142 |
172. Good thought.... |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
22. It's gonna get worse |
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AbbyR (734 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 08:32 AM Response to Reply #22 |
182. Speaking of advanced degrees |
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TexasLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
23. Seven of us at home |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:38 PM Response to Reply #23 |
150. just out of curiosity... |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
25. I have a masters and the best thing I can say about my job |
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phusion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:12 AM Response to Reply #25 |
79. Welcome to DU... |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
26. "Pretty decent salary" |
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Epiphany4z (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
27. we are hanging in by thread |
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newscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:40 PM Response to Original message |
28. Let's just say |
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gulfcoastliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
29. I'm 29 and live off (but not with!) my parents. Have a bachelors degree. |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
30. The working class turmoil is simmering. A judgment day will come.... |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 08:54 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. I'm struggling enough I don't know how much more I can wait |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:03 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Now more than ever we need to preach to our co workers that |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:11 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Hey Giant Robot..,. |
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area51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:17 PM Response to Reply #31 |
40. relief |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:19 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. *sniff* |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:44 PM Response to Reply #31 |
152. Giant Robot, I feel your pain too if that helps any? |
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tjdee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:45 PM Response to Reply #31 |
176. Same here--just got paid, got no money. |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 09:13 AM Response to Reply #176 |
183. Buying a burger is an extravagent meal |
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Talismom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:23 AM Response to Reply #30 |
122. Yep! |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
33. Think about how many businesses depend on |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:38 AM Response to Reply #33 |
103. No kidding.. |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:00 PM Response to Reply #103 |
143. Interesting that you say that |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:52 PM Response to Reply #103 |
174. Absolutely |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:46 PM Response to Reply #33 |
153. I'm a perfect example - I work in sales in the entertainment industry |
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haydukelives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
35. Still doing ok |
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holboz (641 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:27 AM Response to Reply #35 |
115. Please do not take $ from 401k to pay credit cards! |
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Dave243 (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
36. We are as tight as we have ever been |
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converted_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:49 AM Response to Reply #36 |
129. Welcome to DU Dave243!! |
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Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
37. I have become very frugal |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:18 PM Response to Reply #37 |
41. Its nice to know it can be done at least. |
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Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:53 PM Response to Reply #41 |
51. You can whine for me |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:05 PM Response to Reply #51 |
61. I'm too much of a nerd |
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Sacajawea (797 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:58 PM Response to Reply #37 |
54. Dinner, tip and transportation for $10! |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:56 AM Response to Reply #54 |
87. Barely? You can buy a takeout pizza for $10? Lucky. |
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Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:47 AM Response to Reply #54 |
125. Eating out once a week |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:07 AM Response to Reply #37 |
88. I live in a wonderful blue major city. But: |
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linazelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
38. I cannot count the people I've talked to who work more than one job |
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Cookie wookie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
43. I'm really lucky. have a good job |
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Nickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
44. Getting creative. Call up your services and see what deals they have. |
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Kindigger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
45. $580 per month |
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Kazak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
46. We're flat-lining... |
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skids (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
47. Living entirely off savings. |
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DenaliDemocrat (536 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:44 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. with all due respect |
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Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:49 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. skids says he is unemployed |
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DenaliDemocrat (536 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:59 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. and it is sickening that you have to do that |
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skids (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:54 PM Response to Reply #49 |
52. I'm not yet. |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
48. Making it from check to check |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:10 PM Response to Reply #48 |
62. Same here... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:43 PM Response to Reply #62 |
69. Yeah I mamage to put a little away every pay day |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
53. I have had two employers file bankruptcy in my working career, |
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B Calm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:10 AM Response to Reply #53 |
97. 54 years old and it's time to go to my low paying job again.. |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
56. Alcohol. |
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phusion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:17 AM Response to Reply #56 |
81. lol! |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:55 AM Response to Reply #56 |
118. Cheap alcohol at that. I wonder what the responses to this question |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
57. Going Without |
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SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
58. I read all these stories |
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leanin_green (823 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
59. I live in the deep red state of Utah and. . . |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:08 PM Response to Reply #59 |
146. "Even the state pays poverty wages" |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
63. I saw this coming a few years ago... |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
64. I'm in deep shit. |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:28 AM Response to Reply #64 |
116. Then you see this shit...Cheney's stock options rose 3,281% last year..... |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:54 AM Response to Reply #116 |
132. Wasn't he supposed to DIVEST himself of those Halliburton stocks? |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'm wondering about the outrage from the working middle class |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:32 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. What's it gonna take? |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:44 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. Do you think Red states will vote against their economic interest |
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BiggJawn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:55 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. I'm afraid we'll vote the "Three Gees" again... |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 11:39 PM Response to Reply #73 |
76. There are some who have drunk too deeply of the cool aide. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 02:07 PM Response to Reply #73 |
155. I see those stickers too! And I saw them during the '04 elections. |
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Theres-a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:35 AM Response to Reply #67 |
102. Absof**kinglutely. |
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DemonFighterLives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
66. Sad to hear some of these stories |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
68. No health insurance as of 4 months ago. |
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bobbieinok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
71. scary to be grateful I'm 65+......doing ok on SS and pension |
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MarsThe Cat (978 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:10 AM Response to Reply #71 |
89. a lot of us will be depending on what our parents stashed away- |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
72. Get off our backs! |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
74. I like to be on the bottom sometimes |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 11:34 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. LMAO! n/t |
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Gronk Groks (582 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-18-05 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
77. Multiple generations in the same house... |
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MarsThe Cat (978 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
78. just lucky i guess- i developed a chronically painful spinal condition... |
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MarsThe Cat (978 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:20 AM Response to Reply #78 |
82. i should also add- |
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phusion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
83. Amazing stories here... |
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WindRavenX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:27 AM Response to Original message |
84. im scared |
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Zinfandel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:30 AM Response to Original message |
85. Juggling, refusing to get sick, lots of carb's, ebay clothing & bicycling. |
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Kindigger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:23 AM Response to Reply #85 |
91. Steal food & vacation at Walmart |
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friesianrider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
86. It's taking a toll on everyone... |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
90. Was looking to coworkers who voted for Bush screaming about |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 02:04 AM Response to Original message |
92. I hear ya! |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 02:05 AM Response to Original message |
93. One day at a time |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 02:11 AM Response to Original message |
94. kicked and nominated! |
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classics (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
95. Suicide for the poorest. |
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Nordmadr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:39 AM Response to Reply #95 |
128. Hang in there man. N/T |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:04 AM Response to Original message |
96. Beans, beans, the magical fruit... |
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peacefreak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:28 AM Response to Original message |
98. Trying to figure out what I can cut next. |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:30 AM Response to Original message |
99. It's going to get a lot worse...... |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:31 AM Response to Original message |
100. SHAME on those who can't keep up with the american dream |
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Iris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
101. No kids. |
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The Flaming Red Head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:40 AM Response to Original message |
104. 2 jobs looking for the third |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:46 AM Response to Original message |
105. I've been hoarding antiques and collectibles for quite a while |
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ohio_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:11 AM Response to Reply #105 |
133. There's a woman in town here |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:16 PM Response to Reply #133 |
141. I'm a garage sale/church sale buyer. You'd be amazed what you find. |
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ohio_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:08 PM Response to Reply #141 |
145. If I knew anything at all about art or collectibles I'd try it myself |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:47 PM Response to Reply #141 |
154. it's a great way to add income |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 03:07 PM Response to Reply #154 |
156. We must be soul mates. I do the exact same thing. |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 03:45 PM Response to Reply #156 |
158. I see by your location.... |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:42 PM Response to Reply #158 |
169. There are few deals at auctions around here. |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
106. my income was 77,000 two years ago |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:26 AM Response to Reply #106 |
135. nota, |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:36 AM Response to Reply #135 |
137. I know, I'm scared to death. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:59 AM Response to Reply #135 |
140. You're right. Someone recently told me that a small business must do 10 X |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:57 AM Response to Original message |
107. There's just the two of us at home now. |
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jzodda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:57 AM Response to Original message |
108. Im too busy trying to find a job |
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lostnfound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:58 AM Response to Original message |
109. 13 million Americans have 'direct sales' jobs, no salary no bene's |
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purji (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:00 AM Response to Original message |
110. I used to be able to stay home with my kids. |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:14 AM Response to Original message |
112. You aren't alone at all . . . look at this archived thread . . . |
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kick-ass-bob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
113. Bankruptcy. |
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sweetheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
114. inflation |
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atfqn (154 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 12:32 AM Response to Reply #114 |
177. Well said, |
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mandyky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
119. And now they are trying to cut food stamps and medicaid? |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
120. I'm single, have degrees, work at a low-paid job with no bennies, |
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Talismom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
121. My mother-in-law is constantly exclaiming about how she can't |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
123. Hanging in , hanging on, accelerating my timetable` |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:52 AM Response to Reply #123 |
131. "Clinton showed the naked face of the two party/same corporate |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
124. I am thankful that my husband is a smart & practical man! |
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Nordmadr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
126. This thread just depressed the hell out of me, and I was |
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ohio_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
127. I'm divorced with 4 kids, two jobs |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:14 PM Response to Reply #127 |
164. two thoughts |
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bee (894 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
134. I have less than $100.00 in the bank... |
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MaggieSwanson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:30 PM Response to Reply #134 |
173. You sound just like me, Bee. |
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Hidden Stillness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
136. Okay Before; Suddenly Now, a Crisis |
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Slfrighteous1 (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
138. Sadly enough, we aren't |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
139. We have been soooo lucky it's remarkable. |
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SemiCharmedQuark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
147. Ha! Only by the grace of God. |
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Tracer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
148. I've never made more than $35,000 in my life.... |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
149. Cross-post for an answer |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
151. Barely |
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anarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
157. sinking fast |
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Mr Grieves (26 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 03:55 PM Response to Original message |
160. I make 4$ an hour - work two 15 hour days and a 50 hour work week. . . |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
161. Pure luck. |
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Ksec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
162. Someone should send this thread to bush and his minions. |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:32 PM Response to Reply #162 |
165. I'm sending this thread |
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Ksec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:38 PM Response to Reply #165 |
166. Exactly |
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LiveWire (372 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
163. Two words- Top Ramen |
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electron_blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:41 PM Response to Reply #163 |
168. Wow, just wow |
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rainidame (46 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
167. I am/was just lucky. . . timing |
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undergroundpanther (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
171. Hmmm |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
175. Thanks, now I feel like such an asshole! |
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drfresh (424 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 12:52 AM Response to Original message |
178. I am a college student |
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hyphenate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 03:28 AM Response to Original message |
179. I'm currently on disability |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 04:41 AM Response to Original message |
180. Two full-time jobs, seven days a week |
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Giant Robot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-20-05 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
184. Once in a while I get scared about retirement too |
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