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undeterred
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Sat Jun-30-07 01:20 PM Original message |
Is there really nobody at DU experiencing poverty from the inside? |
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Xipe Totec
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Sat Jun-30-07 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
1. I think you answered your own question |
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Midlodemocrat
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Sat Jun-30-07 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
2. I believe that bobolink is currently homeless |
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EFerrari
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Sat Jun-30-07 11:42 PM Response to Reply #2 |
13. Bobolink's living situation improved, last time I checked in. |
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bobbolink
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Thu Jul-12-07 03:32 PM Response to Reply #13 |
23. Nope, apartment polluted, got pneumonia, would be continually sick, so homeless again. |
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bobbolink
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Sun Jan-27-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #13 |
66. That's news to me. Why am I always the last to know? |
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rubberducky
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Sat Jun-30-07 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
3. I don`t think that we have many poverty strikken, but |
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sandnsea
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Sat Jun-30-07 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
4. There are a few |
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Sat Jun-30-07 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
5. I imagine the hungry person would spend their money somewhere |
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bobbolink
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Thu Jul-12-07 03:34 PM Response to Reply #5 |
24. It's really sad that all the library internet connections have been eliminated. |
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Midlodemocrat
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Mon Jul-23-07 03:55 PM Response to Reply #24 |
36. Why would a homeless person do that? |
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zonmoy
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Sun Jul-29-07 03:48 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. all the job listings are now online is one reason. |
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Naturyl
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Sat Jan-05-08 08:18 AM Response to Reply #36 |
58. What? |
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Cetacea
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Sat Jan-03-09 02:30 AM Response to Reply #36 |
102. WTF? |
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Citizen Number 9
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Thu Dec-18-08 11:55 PM Response to Reply #24 |
99. Almost 100% of libraries have public connections |
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Hellenic_Pagan
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Wed Jan-16-08 07:25 PM Response to Reply #5 |
63. Hello? Libraries are FREE. geeeez! |
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Uncle Sinister
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Fri Feb-08-08 03:13 PM Response to Reply #63 |
72. I am so incredibly grateful for our public library. |
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sarcasmo
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Fri Jan-30-09 08:47 PM Response to Reply #63 |
103. Jobless since April, in Michigan you are applying against hundreds of |
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bobbolink
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Sat Jan-31-09 03:13 PM Response to Reply #103 |
105. Best wishes for you! All of this is one gigantic CRIME! |
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undeterred
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Sat Jun-30-07 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
6. I don't have money for food right now |
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Stargazer99
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Sat Jun-30-07 02:48 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. thank you for turning a light on the subject |
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undeterred
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Sat Jun-30-07 02:56 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. The other thing I've noticed is that |
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EFerrari
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Sat Jun-30-07 11:45 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. So true. I come from a Latino family and we still help each other |
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Hellenic_Pagan
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Wed Jan-16-08 07:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
64. Yeah, |
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bobbolink
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Thu Jul-12-07 03:37 PM Response to Reply #6 |
25. Sadly, the ignorance about poverty is just as prevalent at DU as anywhere else. |
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Naturyl
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Sat Jan-05-08 08:23 AM Response to Reply #25 |
59. Bingo... "choice" is the deadliest word |
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Sat Jun-30-07 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
7. lots of DUers having a financial struggle. many jobless (i don't know HOW many). i would |
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DarkTirade
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Tue Jul-03-07 10:48 AM Response to Reply #7 |
19. That, and it's hard to get an internet connection |
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bobbolink
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Thu Jul-12-07 03:38 PM Response to Reply #7 |
26. homeless people need love and acceptance, too. |
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undeterred
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Mon Jul-16-07 06:41 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. ... |
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bobbolink
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Tue Jul-24-07 02:00 AM Response to Reply #29 |
37. Thanks! That means a lot! |
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Sat Jun-30-07 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
8. Labels do not depict.. |
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jwirr
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Sat Jun-30-07 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
11. I am low income enough to be elegible for SSI and MA and Food |
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undeterred
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Sat Jun-30-07 03:33 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. I never knew the frustration |
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jwirr
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Sun Jul-01-07 10:04 AM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Yes and wait till they start sending you the monthly income report. |
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undeterred
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Sun Jul-01-07 11:24 AM Response to Reply #15 |
16. There's only been once before that I really needed it |
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bobbolink
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Thu Jul-12-07 03:42 PM Response to Reply #12 |
27. I'm sorry you're having to learn the hard way. |
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mntleo2
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Sat Jul-21-07 11:01 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Love This Post! |
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undeterred
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Sat Jul-21-07 02:40 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Glad you posted! |
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mntleo2
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Sun Jul-22-07 02:31 AM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Oh Hon! |
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undeterred
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Sun Jul-22-07 09:47 AM Response to Reply #33 |
34. You just reminded me of something |
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InkAddict
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Tue Jul-31-07 08:09 PM Response to Reply #33 |
47. Copper theft spoils $500,000 worth of Indiana food bank groceries |
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Naturyl
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Sat Jan-05-08 08:32 AM Response to Reply #31 |
60. I am not ashmaed of being poor either |
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votenovember2008
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Fri Mar-14-08 09:28 AM Response to Reply #31 |
78. Just a question? |
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Obamanaut
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Mon Jun-30-08 11:19 AM Response to Reply #12 |
85. Are these similar to the government workers who will be |
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uppityperson
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Sun Jul-01-07 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
17. of course there are, perhaps just not posting in this topic forum |
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DarkTirade
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Tue Jul-03-07 10:45 AM Response to Original message |
18. I've been right on the upper edge of it for a good portion of my life. |
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DarkTirade
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Sat Jul-07-07 05:42 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Update: looks like I've found a way to stave off the gutter for a bit. |
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Wed Jul-11-07 03:42 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. I'm so glad to hear you have the use of her car!! I hope you find |
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DarkTirade
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Sat Jul-28-07 10:49 PM Response to Reply #22 |
41. Thanks. A friend of mine just told me they're looking for about 200 new people |
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kineneb
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Tue Jul-10-07 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
21. not homeless or hungry, yet... but hopeless |
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undeterred
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Mon Jul-16-07 06:30 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. hello kineneb |
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bobbolink
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Tue Jul-24-07 02:07 AM Response to Reply #28 |
38. I appreciate you replying to so many people here who are suffering! |
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undeterred
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Tue Jul-24-07 08:51 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. I'm starting back to work this week |
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Naturyl
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Sat Jan-05-08 08:38 AM Response to Reply #38 |
61. Best to you, bobo |
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Fri Jul-20-07 09:51 AM Response to Reply #21 |
30. Deleted message |
antigop
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Mon Jul-23-07 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
35. Perhaps Michael Moore can shed some light-- have you seen this? |
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turtlelowe
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Sat Jul-28-07 01:06 AM Response to Original message |
40. A lot of people do not understand poverty |
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cutlassmama
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Tue Aug-14-07 01:20 AM Response to Reply #40 |
56. I'm disabled and am currently supporting three people on SSI. |
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dropkickpa
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Sun Jul-29-07 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
42. Me, sorta |
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undeterred
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Sun Jul-29-07 06:21 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Ugh |
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dropkickpa
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Fri Aug-03-07 08:26 PM Response to Reply #44 |
49. Yep |
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angrycarpenter
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Tue Jul-31-07 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
45. poverty can sneak up on you |
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undeterred
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Tue Jul-31-07 05:24 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. welcome to DU |
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dropkickpa
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Fri Aug-03-07 08:25 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. Even with a kid |
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DarkTirade
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Sun Aug-05-07 12:09 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. 18000 a year is too much? Jeez... |
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dropkickpa
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Sun Aug-05-07 01:14 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Well, things are looking up |
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DarkTirade
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Tue Aug-07-07 03:04 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. Yeah, I know what that's like. |
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angrycarpenter
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Sun Aug-05-07 04:39 PM Response to Reply #45 |
52. wait it gets worse |
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DarkTirade
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Wed Aug-08-07 05:41 AM Response to Reply #52 |
54. It's not just your field too. |
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undeterred
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Thu Aug-09-07 09:26 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. I am an IT person and I had to call the helpdesk |
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Naturyl
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Sat Jan-05-08 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
57. Disabled, dirt poor, and a DUer. |
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cutlassmama
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Tue Jan-15-08 06:03 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. Disabled, dirt poor, and a DUer also. |
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bobbolink
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Sat Jan-26-08 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'm homeless. OK? It doesn't get much support from "progressives" |
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kdmorris
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Tue Jan-29-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #65 |
67. Those people are not really progressive |
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ConcernedCanuk
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Tue Jan-29-08 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
68. Plenty I imagine, but it's not something we like to brag about. |
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Kare
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Thu Jan-31-08 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
69. Almost there.... |
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undeterred
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Sat Feb-02-08 06:08 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. I guess we're all in the same sinking boat |
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Mon Feb-25-08 10:35 PM Response to Reply #70 |
76. check your pm for info and below are websites for anyone w/CC debt |
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Uncle Sinister
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Fri Feb-08-08 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
71. I was homeless until fairly recently. |
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undeterred
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Sun Feb-17-08 11:54 AM Response to Reply #71 |
73. thanks for sharing your story |
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bobbolink
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Sun Feb-17-08 05:57 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. Thank you, Uncle Sinister, and I'm so glad you have that roof, hot water, and warm bed! |
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Sun Feb-17-08 06:14 PM Response to Reply #71 |
75. Thanks for posting your experiences |
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Fri Feb-29-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
77. yep |
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undeterred
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Sun Jun-22-08 05:12 PM Response to Reply #77 |
83. Welcome to DU |
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Fri Mar-14-08 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
79. I have many patients who are living multi-family or taking care of grand-and great grandkids |
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Thu Jun-19-08 02:04 AM Response to Original message |
80. I Have Been All 3 Of Those Things Several Times |
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fizzgig
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Fri Jun-20-08 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
81. i'm jobless |
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bobbolink
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Sat Jun-21-08 12:46 PM Response to Reply #81 |
82. I hear WalMart is hiring. I'm not intending to be snarky... |
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Mon Jun-30-08 11:49 PM Response to Reply #81 |
86. What about any kind of job at a good company? |
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julios
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Thu Jun-26-08 02:21 AM Response to Original message |
84. Hey! |
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Political Heretic
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Tue Jul-08-08 04:13 AM Response to Original message |
87. I have lived below the poverty line. |
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Sun Nov-09-08 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
88. It exists. My family is poor. |
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undeterred
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Mon Nov-10-08 10:48 AM Response to Reply #88 |
89. I don't know what TANF is. |
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Tue Nov-11-08 03:18 AM Response to Original message |
90. Jobless 11 months checking in. nt |
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Acryliccalico
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Tue Nov-18-08 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
91. We are still here! |
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bobbolink
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Tue Nov-18-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #91 |
92. Sorry for all your are going through, Acrylliccalico! |
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undeterred
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Thu Nov-20-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. I am sorry for your situation. |
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jwirr
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Sun Nov-23-08 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
94. Being poor I have always wondered the opposite: Are there any |
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undeterred
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Wed Nov-26-08 01:34 PM Response to Reply #94 |
96. When I hear that someone just gave the maximum amount |
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MzYvonne
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Wed Nov-26-08 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
95. Still have a job |
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undeterred
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Thu Nov-27-08 12:43 AM Response to Reply #95 |
97. Ouch. I hope you have somewhere to go. |
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MzYvonne
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Thu Nov-27-08 07:43 AM Response to Reply #97 |
98. No |
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sarcasmo
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Sat Dec-20-08 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
100. Jobless, as of April 24th 2008, lucky for us my wife has income, for now. |
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Political Heretic
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Sun Dec-21-08 03:57 AM Response to Original message |
101. I am... but I don't feel like writing about it |
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bobbolink
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Sat Jan-31-09 03:12 PM Response to Reply #101 |
104. I understand. There are too many who are willing to "shame" us. |
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Why Syzygy
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Sun Feb-01-09 02:24 AM Response to Original message |
106. "People who are mentally ill, who are uneducated, people who are alcoholic or have addictions" |
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Mon Feb-02-09 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
107. what do want to know? Define experiencing poverty from |
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Bonobo
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Wed Feb-04-09 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
108. I am afraid/embarrassed to complain... |
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Why Syzygy
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Wed Feb-04-09 09:53 PM Response to Reply #108 |
109. You make a lot of money? |
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Bonobo
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Thu Feb-05-09 12:28 AM Response to Reply #109 |
110. It's relative. |
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Why Syzygy
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Thu Feb-05-09 12:56 AM Response to Reply #110 |
111. I was agreeing with you. You're wrong. nt |
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Bonobo
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:02 AM Response to Reply #111 |
112. Jeez, I'd hate it if you disagreed. |
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Why Syzygy
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Thu Feb-05-09 01:06 AM Response to Reply #112 |
113. I never said you don't deserve a hearing. |
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Bonobo
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Thu Feb-05-09 10:41 AM Response to Reply #113 |
114. I hear you loud and clear. Thanks. nt |
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