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In reply to the discussion: A day in the life of the self made man. [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)101. The poster in question is in a hysterical snit over people
receiving various government benefits BECAUSE she is experiencing difficulties with her HOA. That is what I am poking at.
If you think socialism is so bad, you need to work on overturning the US Constitution which specifically entitles the US government to PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE.
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I always tell people to look inside, up and around. Media and RW talk tell us to admire the UP,
freshwest
Jul 2012
#31
And exactly what are we entitled to since none of us produced much of what we own directly?
dkf
Jul 2012
#5
I know 1 person scamming the system and whole lot more who aren't. You want to sacrifice all for
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#121
Biggest scammers by far are corporate/govt cronies like Blackwater, Haliburton and hundreds of other
ErikJ
Jul 2012
#46
If they're in foreclosure and not paying condo fees for years, why haven't they been evicted?
Hippo_Tron
Jul 2012
#42
If people are living in your condo and not paying the fees, you and others in the condo
JDPriestly
Jul 2012
#65
Bully for you for owning a condo. Too bad you didn't pay any attention at all
kestrel91316
Jul 2012
#77
Then foreclose on the bank or whomever holds title. The assoc. lien will be superior.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jul 2012
#129
I'm sure you sincerely believe that some of your neighbors are gaming the system,
Flatulo
Jul 2012
#80
Everyone on social security, everyone getting vets benefits are "pathological liars", don't want to
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#125
Yeah, who needs women anyway? They're just annoying and they always need something.
calimary
Jul 2012
#26
I get it. Success is not possible without some degree of government involvement.
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2012
#43
Ya know - I'm not sure Hillary was talking about becoming successful in business.
cherokeeprogressive
Jul 2012
#47
Opportunity is what seperates those who make it, and those who don't. I know.
JoePhilly
Jul 2012
#104
Individualism fails because families/communities are the building blocks of society, not individuals
reformist2
Jul 2012
#69
OK, so what has this guy contributed to society that he will be allowed to live
Blue Meany
Jul 2012
#114
"Self made doesn't require that every last detail was done solely by oneself."
Cerridwen
Jul 2012
#130