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#31

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Richard Hakluyt - Today at 05:22:34 AM

But you are down to only 80 from social security so surely that bad marginal rate will go away soon?

Also, if you take off the 2900, then the household income has increased from 860 to 1280 which is nearly a 50% increase on money for discretionary expenditure (which is the best money    )

#32

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Razgovory - Today at 04:57:41 AM

I note with distress the increasing tendency of those here (like those on the internet in general) to ascribe to "us" the sacrifices made by others. To ascribe to "us" the sacrifice of blood and treasure, ascribe to "us" the victimhood of the contempt of others.

It's that kind of faux victimhood that feeds Trump and MAGA. Stop thinking like Trump!

Alright, I shall not take into consideration the 62 Germans that died in Afghanistan.

Good. They were better men than you'll ever be. Don't sully them by even thinking about them.

Are they better men then you'll ever be?

#33

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Last post by PJL - Today at 04:37:39 AM

Well, happily I have discovered that I will get much less in social security disability now that I'm working.  From 660 dollars to 80.  I get paid about 1000 a month from a my job, my mom bring in 3100 from Social security and from my dad's pension.  The cost of living here is 2900 a month.  I can't move to a cheaper place because I got an eviction on my record because my mother's dementia caused her to not pay the mortgage we put out to pay for when my dad got sick.  If I work more hours, I get diminishing returns due to receiving social security I only get 2/3rd of the pay over like 1400 a month.  I also need to look after my mom, she often freaks out if I'm not there.  When I came home Wednesday, she had tried to barricade the doors because she thought someone was trying to steal her cat.  This is not working out well.

Sounds like you will still get more if you work more. The marginal rates are horrible, but think of the welfare as a top up on your wages.

#34

Off the Record / Re: Facebook Follies of Friend...

Last post by Sophie Scholl - Today at 04:29:55 AM

While I hope it doesn't come to it, I also hope if they try any vote rigging, they are as blatant and hamfisted with it as they are with most things. Like... doing an old school Soviet 99% returns for Trump or some such shenanigans. Make it so obvious that everyone remotely sane will have to agree that they cheated.

#35

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Zoupa - Today at 04:15:27 AM

I don't know what you're saying dude. How about we just say you win, I'm a terrible piece of shit and everyone's happy.

#36

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Last post by Admiral Yi - Today at 04:04:08 AM

"Clarification request tolerance."

#37

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Zoupa - Today at 04:00:35 AM

The baseline of?

#38

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Admiral Yi - Today at 03:52:07 AM

Better stamina than mine. Better tolerance of your posting behaviour.

There you go.  Which one is the baseline?

#39

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Zoupa - Today at 03:40:57 AM

I note with distress the increasing tendency of those here (like those on the internet in general) to ascribe to "us" the sacrifices made by others. To ascribe to "us" the sacrifice of blood and treasure, ascribe to "us" the victimhood of the contempt of others.

It's that kind of faux victimhood that feeds Trump and MAGA. Stop thinking like Trump!

Alright, I shall not take into consideration the 62 Germans that died in Afghanistan.

Good. They were better men than you'll ever be. Don't sully them by even thinking about them.

#40

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by The Brain - Today at 03:39:45 AM