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But you didnt address the thread topic.
Do you agree those who can't afford to pay their bills should be buying expensive luxury items like ipads and the latest cellphones etc.?
They will never address it.
I literally meet dozens of these people every day, but these people insist I am making it up.
But if they aren't on welfare or demanding a government bailout then they must be living within their means. Even if one has some debt but plans to pay the debt off oneself, he is living within his means or future means.
I find it incredible how much money so many people are willing to pay for just a phone or toy for their kid.
The only problem I have with that logic is if they're living on debt and don't have anything saved then lose their job or something then they don't have savings to live on and go on food stamps, etc. Of course when that doesn't happen it's their business but even if they own their own business businesses fail every day...and I know a lot of people way way way in debt and just that very thing happens when something goes wrong.
I love those people who drive big Chevy Tahoes with custom shiny wheels and live in a bad neighborhood. I would rather live in a more affluent neighborhood and drive a modest car- The amount of money these people spend on gas would be the difference between renting in the ghetto and living in a better neighborhood.
Very true. Even where I work. A factory... People get bent out of shape when I enforce the company policy of no cell phones on the production floor.
Common excuses.
What if my family has an emergency?
I point to the phone on the floor. and say 570-XXX-XXXX You were given the number when you were assigned to the line.
Well what if I need to call my wife?
I say 3 15 minute breaks and a half hour lunch knock yourself out.
It amazes me how people can not live without their cell phones. LOL I threw mine away a long time ago and still dont miss it.
Finally someone who understands! I love it when my supervisor is standing there with her cell phone ringing while telling me to make sure the others are not using their phones.
Hate them.
How would this be any different from a family where they can't afford clothes and shoes and food for their kids, yet daddy has an arsenal of weapons in his bedroom with enough ammo to start a militia? Or how about the ones who leverage their food stamp funds to buy drugs, alcohol, or pot? Someone who is buying technology kind of pales in comparison, dontcha think? And that is the beauty of freedom in our country - we can be indebted for whatever reason we choose. Spend the money you don't have - it's the American way. How you spend it is your choice.
It in fact would be no different and no less stupid. It starts at the top. If our gov refuses to spend within their means why should the common man, especially when we have a president offering freebies left and right.
I was listening to a single mom this morning, one who always complains about how difficult life is to raise a child about how she cant earn enough money to pay the bills (of course a huge Obama supporter), who believes she's poor because Republicans are killing unions and without them, she wouldnt have a job, and she was complaining about how long it was taking to not only update her brand new ipad, but also her daughters..
Dont get me wrong, I've got no problem with people spending their own money, but seriously, whats a 10 year old need a brand new ipad for, and wouldnt the money be better spent buying things like FOOD?
We had an ex-SIL like that, always bitching about money, yet the woman lived high on the hog, always had the latest gadgets, cell phones, cars, taking trips and crap like that. I made twice as much money as her and yet she was blinging way more them me.....
She's a sad sack of crap, long story there though....
I was listening to a single mom this morning, one who always complains about how difficult life is to raise a child about how she cant earn enough money to pay the bills (of course a huge Obama supporter), who believes she's poor because Republicans are killing unions and without them, she wouldnt have a job, and she was complaining about how long it was taking to not only update her brand new ipad, but also her daughters..
Dont get me wrong, I've got no problem with people spending their own money, but seriously, whats a 10 year old need a brand new ipad for, and wouldnt the money be better spent buying things like FOOD?
Funny, I know people just like that who are staunch Republicans and will be voting for Romney, how can that be?
In fact, a collection agency called this Democrats house last week trying to locate their Republican brother and his wife. LOL
And guess what? This Democrat still doesn't have a cell phone, the highest priced TV package or the fastest internet available {unlike my brother}....however, I am paid for and have quite an impressive portfolio.
I know this is just anecdotal.....so.....pardon me.
Funny, I know people just like that who are staunch Republicans and will be voting for Romney, how can that be?
In fact, a collection agency called this Democrats house last week trying to locate their Republican brother and his wife. LOL
And guess what? This Democrat still doesn't have a cell phone, the highest priced TV package or the fastest internet available {unlike my brother}....however, I am paid for and have quite an impressive portfolio.
I know this is just anecdotal.....so.....pardon me.
Being a good little Democrat like I know you are, did you offer to help spread the wealth and pay his bill for him?
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