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Sat Apr-02-11 07:57 PM
Response to Reply #69 |
| 82. I didn't.. it was due in March, because my birthday is the first day of June..and I will not get it |
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and did not get it.. I was wondering why, and read in DU of all places that we will not be getting them.. I am due one that would have had last years pay.. but I accessed SSA to get my infor and went to my SS office to apply. My 82 year old mother has accessed her info when beneficiary changed.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
#61 |
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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 |
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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 |
#129 |
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Beating up on homeless folks now - |
TBF |
Apr-03-11 03:52 PM |
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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 |
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Exactly. If you can't rile people, why the hell go to DU? |
bobbolink |
Apr-02-11 08:41 PM |
#123 |
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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 |
#114 |
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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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