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In reply to the discussion: "I live on $710.00 a month, what exactly am I supposed to cut?" [View all]totodeinhere
(13,034 posts)110. This person should not be forced to have to live like that. But...
the sad reality is that they are forced to and therefore they have to make some hard and painful choices in order to survive. With that small amount of income they will be forced to make some unwanted sacrifices. There is no way around it. We can all agree that it shouldn't be that way but it is.
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The way I understand it is that people that solely rely on SS won't see any changes...
Comrade_McKenzie
Apr 2013
#1
CATO and Heritage LOVE destroying Social Security, so they're hap-happ-happy to keep the status quo
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2013
#354
no, thta has been proved wrong - and even if it was right, why not just raise the cap a little
hollysmom
Apr 2013
#265
Absolutely correct. Perhaps it was because of the same reason they did not want a public option for
still_one
Apr 2013
#307
If you look close enough, you will always see dollar signs. They've all sold us down the river.
AAO
Apr 2013
#320
Everyone prefers raising the cap. As do I. But how many Republicans in Congress will play ball
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2013
#324
I prefer raising the cap, too. It's the BEST solution to keep Social Security solvent.
BlueCaliDem
Apr 2013
#330
That is a dangerous precipice to cross because it turns Social Secutiry into a Welfare program
NorthCarolina
Apr 2013
#348
Exactly, and for Democrats to fail and recognize this basic fact is a betrayal to honesty.
still_one
Apr 2013
#309
Even reagan said that social security was not the cause of the deficit. Raise the cap. Problem
still_one
Apr 2013
#311
I think calling disagreeing with Obama plans being called bashing is an over statement
hollysmom
Apr 2013
#266
Social security IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE DEFICIT. I will trust Bernie Sanders before I trust anyone
still_one
Apr 2013
#306
How fucking stupid does anyone actually have to be to think that the calculated "poverty level"
eridani
Apr 2013
#278
Walking BAREFOOT is even better, and sleeping outside will insure access to fresh air!
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#26
actually barefoot is better. shit. i gave up shoes a decade ago. also no need to buy socks.
pansypoo53219
Apr 2013
#170
Free, extremely restricted use with questionable security and no privacy? No thanks. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2013
#60
The Repug prescription: eat the cat, sell the vid on-line. Offshore the profits.
leveymg
Apr 2013
#69
Yes they could reduce their phone cost. But I don't think that that in and of itself
totodeinhere
Apr 2013
#84
Maybe the person is NOT able to get out. Maybe they are force to stay home a lot due to
diabeticman
Apr 2013
#78
Haul a desk top, CRT and keyboard to the mall and back for free internet, once a day?
RC
Apr 2013
#122
People may not "want to own desktops," but maybe they can't AFFORD to buy a laptop.
MADem
Apr 2013
#283
Yes, sister! you are so right! AND while dumpster diving he can get some food too! Beggards can't be
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#30
I can not even comprehend living without NHS on 710USD and likely without other services we in UK
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#48
As someone who has done volunteer work at an animal shelter I can tell you that sadly
totodeinhere
Apr 2013
#105
Well it's a sad reality that if you can't afford to adequately care for a pet
totodeinhere
Apr 2013
#98
+1. Hey, I'm frugal to a fault, but caring for a pet,having love in your life...
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#249
Thanks for the kind words. At this point it is a matter of transportation for me.
sunwyn
Apr 2013
#297
+1. the same people who are telling everyone how great the president's plan is are questioning
HiPointDem
Apr 2013
#196
And how will he pay for the data overage fees that will result from video calling?
Occulus
Apr 2013
#153
Until you have walked in that person's shoes, don't you DARE suggest they do it. n/t
duffyduff
Apr 2013
#136
Get rid of the pet? Never mind that alone might increase his mortality chances. Oh, wait! Drop dead!
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#19
How do you know he didnt try already? I can hardly imagine someone in that postion haven't tried
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#43
Trusting phone companies with a budget that tight these days doesn't seem terribly safe. (nt)
Posteritatis
Apr 2013
#61
No, I'm implying that relying on phone companies for the net isn't a safe cheaper alternative
Posteritatis
Apr 2013
#81
HUD has a program with certain landlords for low income seniors where HUD pays most of the rent.
SunSeeker
Apr 2013
#201
You have to employed to get Sec. 8 housing. Maybe she works? I thought she was on SS.nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#253
your taxes are lowered when you're over 65? you are lucky your house is paid for and you have skills
Sunlei
Apr 2013
#41
Here in TX our property taxes aren't lowered at 65; I think they're frozen.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#254
This man worked many years of his life I am willing to bet and worked hard. He is retired
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2013
#28
under systems like ours, the smaller the difference between parties, the greater they agitate for
MisterP
Apr 2013
#190
SSI for our disabled have different rules for income, than those who are retired.
unapatriciated
Apr 2013
#248
Anyone who suggest there are areas on the budget posted that could be cut...
unapatriciated
Apr 2013
#47
$817/month in unemployment and SNAP (food stamp) benefits, after AT&T 'outsourced' my job to India.
ColesCountyDem
Apr 2013
#55
Compassionate conservatism is an oxymoron, and most conservatives are morons.
mountain grammy
Apr 2013
#62
Meanwhile, you are expected to be a good little consumer and buy a 38" 3d TV.
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2013
#65
This is why we need pensions for everyone that are independent of the employer.
stevenleser
Apr 2013
#67
Ask Alan Simpson what the elderly, veterans and the poor are supposed to cut.
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#70
thought you were serious until you headed into dumpster diving and part time job
magical thyme
Apr 2013
#126
I was once, in my younger years, quite a connoisseur of dumpster diving, tell me
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#234
People that have no idea what poverty is like yet advise and judge poor people
Dragonfli
Apr 2013
#237
thanks. missing the big picture, focusing on relatively meaningless minutiae.
NRaleighLiberal
Apr 2013
#127
And how do you know that this person is not using the computer at the library?
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#130
The person is living on SSDI. The amount is a clue so that means he is disabled.
Cleita
Apr 2013
#134
I was told by a freeper that internet and phone are luxuries. So is a pet.
appleannie1
Apr 2013
#160
BTW according to the link, the person quoted would be eligible for food stamps but has not applied.
Nye Bevan
Apr 2013
#182
They slashed food stamps to people who get HUD rent aid to about $15 a month.
kickysnana
Apr 2013
#315
Question: Have you tried to get part time employment, if you're healthy enuf?
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#259
I hope young people are seeing this and will consider this the next time they buy an iPhone.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#262
What a deal! I have Tracfone pay as you go. Minutes roll forward. I pay about $200/yr,
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#319
"harvest them and serve them up as gourmet bbq hot-meals to the elderly, instead of paying out SS"
Kolesar
Apr 2013
#314
The point of Horace is to criticize the cuts to the cost of living adjustment to Social Security
Kolesar
Apr 2013
#312