katnapped
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Sat Apr-02-11 06:59 PM
Response to Reply #22 |
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I'm a long way from retirement but still I'd like to know what I have in. Will there be some way to find out or are we just screwed ("oh well if you don't know, you won't have to worry about it when we steal it")
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| -I am retired now, I did not get my SS report this year.. and you know what |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:25 PM |
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And all those people that do not have computers? |
RC |
Apr-02-11 06:34 PM |
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I live in a small town in the midwest.. and everyone in town has access |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:36 PM |
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It is not always the point that there is access, it is the fact that a lot of older |
madinmaryland |
Apr-02-11 06:39 PM |
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Again.. access is as close as the library. Even the very elderly |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:43 PM |
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The point is not that. There are some people who actually have no clue |
madinmaryland |
Apr-02-11 06:49 PM |
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I know I hear you.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:53 PM |
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You know what is funny, is that my Dad probably already knows about this. |
madinmaryland |
Apr-02-11 07:01 PM |
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You can.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:09 PM |
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"In light of the current budget situation, we have suspended issuing Social Security Statements. " |
spooky3 |
Apr-02-11 10:29 PM |
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My MIL is 96 and lives in a nursing home. In one of the activity/meeting rooms |
Obamanaut |
Apr-02-11 08:30 PM |
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My father only has bad memories of computers from |
Ilsa |
Apr-02-11 06:45 PM |
#10 |
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So many families I worked with Ilsa, had no address..no home, no place |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:52 PM |
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Please post the name of the town, so everyone can move there. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 07:53 PM |
#74 |
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Sooner or later, society has to move on. |
TheWraith |
Apr-02-11 06:37 PM |
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Yep. We can't cater to every outlier of modern society. nt |
Modern_Matthew |
Apr-02-11 06:42 PM |
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And economically strapped families that move a lot.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:40 PM |
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+1 Holding onto relics of the past when there's better alternatives just makes no sense to me. nt |
Modern_Matthew |
Apr-02-11 06:39 PM |
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It was on a DU post earlier today |
Omaha Steve |
Apr-02-11 06:45 PM |
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If that is the kind of cuts that the Democrats have agreed to .. I am okay with that |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:47 PM |
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I just got mine yesterday in the mail |
Sherman A1 |
Apr-02-11 06:56 PM |
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To be honest with you.. I do not know when or if it will start.. I am just responding |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:06 PM |
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Out of sight out of mind.. |
Fumesucker |
Apr-02-11 06:46 PM |
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This has been done for the last 10 of 70+ years |
SpartanDem |
Apr-02-11 06:55 PM |
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By itself, no, but but it together with a lot of other political trends.. |
Fumesucker |
Apr-02-11 07:39 PM |
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Actually, this is a HUGE step in getting rid of a lot of POOR PEOPLE. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 07:54 PM |
#78 |
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Although I think this is a good idea, I do have a problem |
Curmudgeoness |
Apr-02-11 06:47 PM |
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That is another problem I see. I had not heard anything about this until |
madinmaryland |
Apr-02-11 06:56 PM |
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Yeah, exactly |
katnapped |
Apr-02-11 06:59 PM |
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Good point. They probably decided it wasn't such a good idea |
Curmudgeoness |
Apr-02-11 07:47 PM |
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Here you go.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:00 PM |
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Huh? I didn't even know they had a web site!! |
madinmaryland |
Apr-02-11 07:04 PM |
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That is how I applied for my SS.. I retired early and took early SS.. but |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:08 PM |
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In all honesty, it's not doing much to save the environment. |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 06:50 PM |
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Well lets say postage.. just postage.. hmm that is going to be some bucks |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:56 PM |
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Your savings becomes completely void once the government starts |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 07:10 PM |
#36 |
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The computer is at the senior center now.. it is at the library now |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:15 PM |
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Well, that's great for where you are, but not everyone has that luxury. n/t |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 07:18 PM |
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soo .. Grandma Louise has been collecting her SS for the last 11 years |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:23 PM |
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My mom collects SS, too. But she doesn't have a computer. She's technophobic |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 07:37 PM |
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Then this is not going to bother her one bit.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:37 PM |
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I'm just arguing that you're spreading a false argument. It's not better for the environment. n/t |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 07:40 PM |
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Actually paper and food packaging is the biggest part of the landfill.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:44 PM |
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Paper is not nearly as damaging as the chemicals in a computer, not to mention |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 07:48 PM |
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So are you using a computer, a polluter computer? |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:51 PM |
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Yes, I am. All computers are polluters. I'm not saying don't use computers, but your |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 07:55 PM |
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Re read op.. nothing wrong with my argument.. if they are going to cut. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:03 PM |
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I read your OP, and it's not even truthful. Anyways, have a goodnight. n/t |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 08:05 PM |
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I am retired, My mother is 82.. I did not get a report this year |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:13 PM |
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Alright, one last time, then I'm done. (Dr. Zhivago is on) You're not going to save any |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 08:26 PM |
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Well why did not not get mine? :) |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:28 PM |
#110 |
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There is a more immediate cost. Many many people will now have to go to the office in person to get |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:02 PM |
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Nope. they go to the library. shelter, churches, friends. and a gazillion other |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:05 PM |
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I realize you think you know all about this, but you don't. This is about more than YOUR social |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:16 PM |
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Let me get this straight.. you are all for people who are making 30, 40 70 thousand |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:20 PM |
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Thank you for proving my point. You have now made it clear to those watching your words that you |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:22 PM |
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Your point is what? inquiring minds would like to know |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:26 PM |
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I stated it quite clearly, and you stated yours quite clearly. Whats neat is that your recs are 0. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:44 PM |
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I have no recs.. oh what will I do..what will I do.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:53 PM |
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of the 150 million+ mailers |
Sheepshank |
Apr-02-11 10:39 PM |
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These mailings are not used to prove anything. They're 'FYI' only |
REP |
Apr-02-11 10:45 PM |
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Computers are not built or bought for electronic notifications. |
former9thward |
Apr-02-11 07:00 PM |
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I've heard this argument before, but truth is, most people just use them for |
Exilednight |
Apr-02-11 07:05 PM |
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I guess we know different kinds of people. |
former9thward |
Apr-02-11 07:24 PM |
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Yeah, the government should not help the elderly when |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-02-11 06:55 PM |
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Well having those reports mailed has only been happening for the last 10 years |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 06:58 PM |
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Yes, but you Mother as a retiree would not have gotten one |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-02-11 07:09 PM |
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If she wants to look something up.. she can, and sometimes does |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:11 PM |
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The report that is not being sent was never sent to current |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-02-11 07:27 PM |
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Facts are facts.. Retired people still access information on their Social Security. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:36 PM |
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Also, when people pass away, the social security will change for |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:13 PM |
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Sure, they access information, just not the same information |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-02-11 07:32 PM |
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My OP |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:36 PM |
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It shouldn't be the government, it should be the churches. Where have we heard that before, eh? |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:26 PM |
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How very nice for you. |
EFerrari |
Apr-02-11 07:00 PM |
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Yes it is nice for me.. I love it.. thank you |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:01 PM |
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And that is all that counts. Thank you for making that clear. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:24 PM |
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You hang out with teabaggers? You better watch that |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:31 PM |
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YEs, sadly, when I come to DU, I often find them and/or their mentality. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:37 PM |
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There are disabled people who can't get out easily. |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:14 PM |
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The retired do not really need the reports..we did not have them 10 years ago |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:19 PM |
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Why should people at the bottom have to choose between scraps? |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:38 PM |
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Sooooo.. how are people at the bottom getting scraps by accessing informtion online? |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:40 PM |
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Because many people aren't online. |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:41 PM |
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Mimosa.. being able to access their beneficary report on line is a benefit for the poor |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:48 PM |
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Why not have both options of mail and internet? n/t |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:55 PM |
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If cutting this will save money for EHS etc.. cut this.. we did not have it 10 years ago |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:58 PM |
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Most elderly people I know do NOT have computers. |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:17 PM |
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So how do you think your elderly friends go their SS in the first place |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:20 PM |
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This is not what your OP says |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-02-11 07:34 PM |
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Telephone. |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:35 PM |
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Stop bombing shit and we'll be able to keep all those programs - |
TBF |
Apr-02-11 07:30 PM |
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Save the trees!!11! |
girl gone mad |
Apr-02-11 07:31 PM |
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Trees are a renewable resource. |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:37 PM |
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My point is that if the OP is so worried about trees.. |
girl gone mad |
Apr-02-11 08:12 PM |
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And the postage also.. I mean if they are looking for savings are not things |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:15 PM |
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You lost it |
dems_rightnow |
Apr-02-11 07:37 PM |
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Well I would not know.. I am retired.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:38 PM |
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But in your OP you say |
Bluenorthwest |
Apr-02-11 07:48 PM |
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I didn't.. it was due in March, because my birthday is the first day of June..and I will not get it |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:57 PM |
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And I am all over that and for it if it will save programs for children .. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:00 PM |
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I don't know the percentage, but MANY people who are 60-70+ |
BillyJack |
Apr-02-11 07:43 PM |
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Billy Jack.. it is not about those of us retired already.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:50 PM |
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Bombs are more important than making life easier for the working people? |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:52 PM |
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Lets see... I am promoting Early Head Start and EFNEP and you are talking bombs |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:54 PM |
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Well, whoopdeedooo.. Isn't it just grand that you have resources that many people DON'T have? |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 07:51 PM |
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Well bobolink.. I am grand, and wonderful, and happy as can be. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 07:53 PM |
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Unlike so many, I understand some of the advantages that I have. The disadvantages I have |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 07:56 PM |
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Well families who are really in a situation that they do not have an address should be able |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:02 PM |
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Some can, some can't and many at GREAT COST both to themselves (which doesn't matter to so many here |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:04 PM |
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Go to the local SS office and they will look it up for free. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:07 PM |
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And you just told me that people don't do this. Please, make up your mind. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:18 PM |
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Told you what? not to go to SS office.. where?? |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:25 PM |
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Bobbolink, I know a few working people who can no longer afford internet access. |
Mimosa |
Apr-02-11 07:54 PM |
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The fact that you recognize it and are willing to care makes you a lot different from so many here. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 07:57 PM |
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It makes NO difference to those collecting SS already since they didn't get these |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:35 PM |
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I'm sure there are others as clever as she, who manages to post from her car |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:47 PM |
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Beating up on homeless folks now - |
TBF |
Apr-03-11 03:52 PM |
#144 |
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check with your city library- several |
Bluerthanblue |
Apr-02-11 09:39 PM |
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cheers!! |
Snoutport |
Apr-02-11 08:13 PM |
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Hi.!! Cheers to you also |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:15 PM |
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I believe, if this was a debate....you would have just won hands down. |
Snoutport |
Apr-02-11 08:19 PM |
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You know |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:22 PM |
#103 |
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Its always a LOAD of fun when you can rile people up. That is what DU is for. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:28 PM |
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What's to get riled about? I always thought these reports were a waste of money |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:40 PM |
#121 |
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Exactly. If you can't rile people, why the hell go to DU? |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:41 PM |
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"Peace is more than the absence of war. It is the presence of Justice." |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:30 PM |
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ONCE YOU ARE COLLECTING SS, YOU NO LONGER GET THOSE YEARLY REPORTS ANYWAY |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:32 PM |
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Exactly.. the whole point.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:34 PM |
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I almost cannot believe how many are missing this point ... but that's Chinatown for you |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:37 PM |
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I know.. |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:39 PM |
#119 |
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See below |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:44 PM |
#126 |
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Some day you MAY understand there ARE people who DO get them.. and NEED them. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:40 PM |
#120 |
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Explain. I get my 1099s in the mail - how am I different from other SS recipients? |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:44 PM |
#124 |
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Several people have "enlightened" you. Sorry it didn't take. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:45 PM |
#128 |
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No; you tried insulting me and that just doesn't work. Try harder. |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:48 PM |
#132 |
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I am retired.. I am not getting them.. My Mother is not getting them.. My op |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:45 PM |
#127 |
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Yes, most of us "got it". Thats why your recs are ZERO. |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:47 PM |
#130 |
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That is my fan club in action.... |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:47 PM |
#131 |
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More insults? Goodness. |
REP |
Apr-02-11 08:49 PM |
#134 |
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I can get you a membership in the Peacetrain Fan Club.. You can unrec |
Peacetrain |
Apr-02-11 08:50 PM |
#135 |
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Ditto! Oh, sorry, not supposed to say that here. dc |
david13 |
Apr-02-11 08:40 PM |
#122 |
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The thing is.. once they get rid of a paper trail... |
lib2DaBone |
Apr-02-11 08:48 PM |
#133 |
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Nope...simply print your electronic annual earnings report out and keep it |
rury |
Apr-02-11 09:19 PM |
#137 |
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how? that is such private information. |
robinlynne |
Apr-02-11 10:04 PM |
#139 |
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Computers do not insure privacy. |
JDPriestly |
Apr-02-11 10:23 PM |
#140 |
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