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Fullduplexxx
(7,872 posts)1. This was the first thing i saw on farcebook and once i did i shut it off
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)2. Yep. You've got it right!
lunasun
(21,646 posts)3. Or share the beer and smokes with the kid at least
dchill
(38,556 posts)4. Maybe people shouldn't drink. Or smoke. Or get their hair done...
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.
I can only report one at a time. This isnanRW meme to smear low-income people as irresponsible and untrustworthy for having kids.
rzemanfl
(29,571 posts)6. bookmarking n/t
sinkingfeeling
(51,479 posts)7. Wish I could send that to the mother (No marriage involved) mother of
my granddaughter.
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,808 posts)8. Sometimes the truth hurts.......
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.
Fullduplexxx
(7,872 posts)9. Right and people shouldnt use food stamp money for lobster
BigmanPigman
(51,638 posts)10. I do all of that AND never buy new clothes,
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!