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dchill

(38,556 posts)
4. Maybe people shouldn't drink. Or smoke. Or get their hair done...
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 10:33 AM
Apr 2018

Or their nails done. Or judge others. But they do.

Preaching on Facebook about priorities is a minefield. But people do it.

 

zaj

(3,433 posts)
5. Can someone alert this as a RW talking point.
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 10:43 AM
Apr 2018

I can only report one at a time. This isnanRW meme to smear low-income people as irresponsible and untrustworthy for having kids.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,808 posts)
8. Sometimes the truth hurts.......
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 10:57 AM
Apr 2018

While the original post is rough, there is semblance of truth to it.

While I was working at a Costume Shop 15 to 18 years ago, the owner bitched and complained about the costs of health care ane medications, which she paid out of pocket. She was uninsured at the time prior to getting on Social Security and Medicare. She ate lunch out every day, plus out to dinner on Saturday. The money she spent for lunch each week could have afforded her some Health Insurance. She was Pissed at me for making that statement, which was true. Her priorities were off. She is a Trumper who cherishes her Social Security and Medicare.

There needs to be some leeway when spending money, but seeing to the needs of children if one is low income, is also important. A hungry child finds it hard to thrive today as the forces that be strive to cut off funding for such needs. Thee are groups that help people spend money and shop wisely. Saving for those ocassional luxuries is not a bad thing.

BigmanPigman

(51,638 posts)
10. I do all of that AND never buy new clothes,
Mon Apr 16, 2018, 11:23 AM
Apr 2018

eat out, see movies, go on vacation, etc. and I have ZERO kids. I have to pay my health care bills and that is my priority! Fix healthcare Congress!

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