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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
This...exactly this. Almost everyone pays for benefits now...it is what it is with health care costs on the rise.
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
I don't know, it's kind of depressing to me that people don't have empathy for those who are less fortunate or who are going through rough times. And I don't like how there is this implication that because someone is unemployed or underemployed that they are lazy or just not working hard enough. People have been getting laid off left and right. Most companies only want to hire part-time workers now so they don't have to offer benefits (if they're hiring at all). CEO's didn't just work hard to get where they are, they had opportunities that are not readily available to everyone. I don't know if it's because most of the people on this site are from LI where so many of us have so much but when did we stop caring about those who are less fortunate? Almost everyone falls on hard times sooner or later but maybe when everything is going your way it's easier to look at what's happening and say "those silly little protesters". JMHO
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by july4mrsO
I don't know, it's kind of depressing to me that people don't have empathy for those who are less fortunate or who are going through rough times. And I don't like how there is this implication that because someone is unemployed or underemployed that they are lazy or just not working hard enough. People have been getting laid off left and right. Most companies only want to hire part-time workers now so they don't have to offer benefits (if they're hiring at all). CEO's didn't just work hard to get where they are, they had opportunities that are not readily available to everyone. I don't know if it's because most of the people on this site are from LI where so many of us have so much but when did we stop caring about those who are less fortunate? Almost everyone falls on hard times sooner or later but maybe when everything is going your way it's easier to look at what's happening and say "those silly little protesters". JMHO
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
Respectfully.. much of the wealth pooled at the top was not 'hard earned' - much was granted to them due to their families. I have no issue with capitalism. I love that people have the ability to make limitless money - but I DO take issue with the idea that the wealthy few are given every type of tax break available while people in this country can't get their heads above water long enough to breathe.
I work my backside off. I have sacrificed more than I am willing to discuss - it doesn't ALWAYS result in being flush with cash. And I don't want that.. I just want to be able to live in a society that I can afford. I want a community where the wealthy don't look at the rest of us as negligible. I want a country where we don't protect millionaires at the expense of a dying middle class. It's a sick world - you can't count 10 heads on the street today without hitting at LEAST one who is in dire straights - people who are doing their best and STILL can't keep up with rising prices on EVERYTHING.
And then you have these companies who increase executive salaries with one hand while continually taking benefits and salaries from their employees with the other. The same companies that COULD hire.. but would rather not because why bother when you can just pile more on the people you already have and save some more money to pack in a bonus check for your top people? Companies that underpay some of the most talented and educated people because they know that in this economy they kind of have them by the short and curlies.
As to not feeling bad for Verizon workers for having to pay 6000 for benefits.. I think you might be missing the point. You take a job based on salary and benefits combined. You might take less in pay because the benefits are spectacular. That's PART of the package. A sudden decrease in benefits is like getting a decrease in pay. Your husband pays in 800 dollars into his benefits per month. It was part of the agreement he made with his boss to do the job. How would you feel if his boss suddenly said "Costs have increased and if you want to keep your insurance you have to now pay $1300 a month with no compensatory increase in salary." Wouldn't that make you a little frustrated? Or what if he just said "Great job, but we figured out we could pay someone $6000 less than you are making to do the same work.. so take a pay cut or get out.."
We are a country in a ridiculous amount of debt. Our S&P rating was downgraded and the government has NO EFFING IDEA how to pay it back without skinning the middle class.. because they can't possibly touch the wealthy..
I don't know .. maybe I'm just crazy ..
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| Posted 10/3/11 11:52 AM |
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by rojerono
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
Respectfully.. much of the wealth pooled at the top was not 'hard earned' - much was granted to them due to their families. I have no issue with capitalism. I love that people have the ability to make limitless money - but I DO take issue with the idea that the wealthy few are given every type of tax break available while people in this country can't get their heads above water long enough to breathe.
I work my backside off. I have sacrificed more than I am willing to discuss - it doesn't ALWAYS result in being flush with cash. And I don't want that.. I just want to be able to live in a society that I can afford. I want a community where the wealthy don't look at the rest of us as negligible. I want a country where we don't protect millionaires at the expense of a dying middle class. It's a sick world - you can't count 10 heads on the street today without hitting at LEAST one who is in dire straights - people who are doing their best and STILL can't keep up with rising prices on EVERYTHING.
And then you have these companies who increase executive salaries with one hand while continually taking benefits and salaries from their employees with the other. The same companies that COULD hire.. but would rather not because why bother when you can just pile more on the people you already have and save some more money to pack in a bonus check for your top people? Companies that underpay some of the most talented and educated people because they know that in this economy they kind of have them by the short and curlies.
As to not feeling bad for Verizon workers for having to pay 6000 for benefits.. I think you might be missing the point. You take a job based on salary and benefits combined. You might take less in pay because the benefits are spectacular. That's PART of the package. A sudden decrease in benefits is like getting a decrease in pay. Your husband pays in 800 dollars into his benefits per month. It was part of the agreement he made with his boss to do the job. How would you feel if his boss suddenly said "Costs have increased and if you want to keep your insurance you have to now pay $1300 a month with no compensatory increase in salary." Wouldn't that make you a little frustrated? Or what if he just said "Great job, but we figured out we could pay someone $6000 less than you are making to do the same work.. so take a pay cut or get out.."
We are a country in a ridiculous amount of debt. Our S&P rating was downgraded and the government has NO EFFING IDEA how to pay it back without skinning the middle class.. because they can't possibly touch the wealthy..
I don't know .. maybe I'm just crazy ..
Not crazy at all.
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LeShellem
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by july4mrsO
I don't know, it's kind of depressing to me that people don't have empathy for those who are less fortunate or who are going through rough times. And I don't like how there is this implication that because someone is unemployed or underemployed that they are lazy or just not working hard enough. People have been getting laid off left and right. Most companies only want to hire part-time workers now so they don't have to offer benefits (if they're hiring at all). CEO's didn't just work hard to get where they are, they had opportunities that are not readily available to everyone. I don't know if it's because most of the people on this site are from LI where so many of us have so much but when did we stop caring about those who are less fortunate? Almost everyone falls on hard times sooner or later but maybe when everything is going your way it's easier to look at what's happening and say "those silly little protesters". JMHO
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I totally agree with you. I truly hope that people like this never fall on hard times because honestly they couldn't handle it. We unfortunately live in a world where empathy is simply a word. Where if someone is successful and makes it then everyone could do the same even if they don't have the same advantages as the successful person. Life happens and some are luckier than others but many are hard workers who went to college, received good grades, got what they thought was a decent job only to realize that they still fall short of the american dream.
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by rojerono
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
Respectfully.. much of the wealth pooled at the top was not 'hard earned' - much was granted to them due to their families. I have no issue with capitalism. I love that people have the ability to make limitless money - but I DO take issue with the idea that the wealthy few are given every type of tax break available while people in this country can't get their heads above water long enough to breathe.
I work my backside off. I have sacrificed more than I am willing to discuss - it doesn't ALWAYS result in being flush with cash. And I don't want that.. I just want to be able to live in a society that I can afford. I want a community where the wealthy don't look at the rest of us as negligible. I want a country where we don't protect millionaires at the expense of a dying middle class. It's a sick world - you can't count 10 heads on the street today without hitting at LEAST one who is in dire straights - people who are doing their best and STILL can't keep up with rising prices on EVERYTHING.
And then you have these companies who increase executive salaries with one hand while continually taking benefits and salaries from their employees with the other. The same companies that COULD hire.. but would rather not because why bother when you can just pile more on the people you already have and save some more money to pack in a bonus check for your top people? Companies that underpay some of the most talented and educated people because they know that in this economy they kind of have them by the short and curlies.
As to not feeling bad for Verizon workers for having to pay 6000 for benefits.. I think you might be missing the point. You take a job based on salary and benefits combined. You might take less in pay because the benefits are spectacular. That's PART of the package. A sudden decrease in benefits is like getting a decrease in pay. Your husband pays in 800 dollars into his benefits per month. It was part of the agreement he made with his boss to do the job. How would you feel if his boss suddenly said "Costs have increased and if you want to keep your insurance you have to now pay $1300 a month with no compensatory increase in salary." Wouldn't that make you a little frustrated? Or what if he just said "Great job, but we figured out we could pay someone $6000 less than you are making to do the same work.. so take a pay cut or get out.."
We are a country in a ridiculous amount of debt. Our S&P rating was downgraded and the government has NO EFFING IDEA how to pay it back without skinning the middle class.. because they can't possibly touch the wealthy..
I don't know .. maybe I'm just crazy ..
I have to agree with you, I don't like the fact that everything caters to the wealthy. I was looking into disability benefits at my job last week and it stated that those who make less than $75k a year get 75% pay for the weeks they are out on disability. Those who make over $75 k a year get their full pay. It's so unfair! So if I get hospitalized not only do I have to deal with the hospital bills, I lose 25% of my income while the big wigs who have more than enough $$ in the bank get paid and guess what? If you're part time you get NOTHING, you are on your own...
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HappyWife515
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
deleted...but just wanted to say please don't be so ignorant people. You can't just get another job now. Health insurance is very expensive and i'm sure if your paycheck was taking a very big hit, you would be complaining to.
This post has showed me that there a a lot of people who do not understand how a lot of people are living now. I pray for their sakes that they never do.
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tara73
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Make the fat cats and the corps pay their fair share of taxes. Get rid of the tax shelters. Make lobbying politicians illegal.
We are the 99%. Not one of us here on this board are part of the 1%. If you think you're immune to the problems of today's economy, you have a rude awakening coming.
You or your DH could very quickly find yourself standing on the unemployment line unable to find a job. Any job. It's not as easy as flipping burgers if you're overqualified. You could very well end up being the one not able to pay your bills. Maybe you think you have great savings, but what if you go through all of those savings. Your 401k, 403b, pension, IRA, CD whatever could be obsolete tomorrow. Some people lost everything when the market collapsed. Learn from their experience and have some sympathy for others who are struggling.
ALL of us in the 99% are one bad break away from destitution. If you think otherwise, think again. We all should be worried. We should all be cautious. No matter how "good" your situation is today, it could be bad tomorrow. No career is recession proof. Not the police, fire, lawyer, doctor, educator............. all could be cut tomorrow and be unemployed.
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tara73
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
ps... the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge story is that the NYPD led them there corral style and then trapped them on the bridge so they could arrest them.
2 sides to everything and all that.
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| Posted 10/3/11 1:51 PM |
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tara73
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Marines are going down in their dress blues to protect protesters.
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/october032011/marines-wall-st-tk.php
“I’m heading up there tonight in my dress blues. So far, 15 of my fellow marine buddies are meeting me there, also in Uniform. I want to send the following message to Wall St and Congress:I didn’t fight for Wall St. I fought for America. Now it’s Congress’ turn. My true hope, though, is that we Veterans can act as first line of defense between the police and the protester. If they want to get to some protesters so they can mace them, they will have to get through the F***ing Marine Corps first. Let’s see a cop mace a bunch of decorated war vets.I apologize now for typos and errors. Typing this on iPhone whilst heading to NYC. We can organize once we’re there. That’s what we do best.If you see someone in uniform, gather together. A formation will be held tonight at 10PM. We all took an oath to uphold, protect and defend the constitution of this country. That’s what we will be doing. Hope to see you there!!”
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by july4mrsO
I don't know, it's kind of depressing to me that people don't have empathy for those who are less fortunate or who are going through rough times. And I don't like how there is this implication that because someone is unemployed or underemployed that they are lazy or just not working hard enough. People have been getting laid off left and right. Most companies only want to hire part-time workers now so they don't have to offer benefits (if they're hiring at all). CEO's didn't just work hard to get where they are, they had opportunities that are not readily available to everyone. I don't know if it's because most of the people on this site are from LI where so many of us have so much but when did we stop caring about those who are less fortunate? Almost everyone falls on hard times sooner or later but maybe when everything is going your way it's easier to look at what's happening and say "those silly little protesters". JMHO
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So tired of all the "me, me me" mentality. No one cares anymore if you can't keep up with the Jones...once you fall out of line, you're considered dead weight and lazy. No one wants to help anyone these days. They just want to label them and move on.
Serioulsy, it is not easy to find a job these days, and if you are lucky chances are you're getting paid very little and paying for your own insurance.
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| Posted 10/3/11 2:18 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
are you being serious here?? Or sarcastic?
Can I ask if you have a job and or DH and if you have or are struggling at all right now?
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by rojerono
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
Respectfully.. much of the wealth pooled at the top was not 'hard earned' - much was granted to them due to their families. I have no issue with capitalism. I love that people have the ability to make limitless money - but I DO take issue with the idea that the wealthy few are given every type of tax break available while people in this country can't get their heads above water long enough to breathe.
I work my backside off. I have sacrificed more than I am willing to discuss - it doesn't ALWAYS result in being flush with cash. And I don't want that.. I just want to be able to live in a society that I can afford. I want a community where the wealthy don't look at the rest of us as negligible. I want a country where we don't protect millionaires at the expense of a dying middle class. It's a sick world - you can't count 10 heads on the street today without hitting at LEAST one who is in dire straights - people who are doing their best and STILL can't keep up with rising prices on EVERYTHING.
And then you have these companies who increase executive salaries with one hand while continually taking benefits and salaries from their employees with the other. The same companies that COULD hire.. but would rather not because why bother when you can just pile more on the people you already have and save some more money to pack in a bonus check for your top people? Companies that underpay some of the most talented and educated people because they know that in this economy they kind of have them by the short and curlies.
As to not feeling bad for Verizon workers for having to pay 6000 for benefits.. I think you might be missing the point. You take a job based on salary and benefits combined. You might take less in pay because the benefits are spectacular. That's PART of the package. A sudden decrease in benefits is like getting a decrease in pay. Your husband pays in 800 dollars into his benefits per month. It was part of the agreement he made with his boss to do the job. How would you feel if his boss suddenly said "Costs have increased and if you want to keep your insurance you have to now pay $1300 a month with no compensatory increase in salary." Wouldn't that make you a little frustrated? Or what if he just said "Great job, but we figured out we could pay someone $6000 less than you are making to do the same work.. so take a pay cut or get out.."
We are a country in a ridiculous amount of debt. Our S&P rating was downgraded and the government has NO EFFING IDEA how to pay it back without skinning the middle class.. because they can't possibly touch the wealthy..
I don't know .. maybe I'm just crazy ..
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dm24angel
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by KittyGags
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
This...exactly this. Almost everyone pays for benefits now...it is what it is with health care costs on the rise.
But this is a PROBLEM. I cannot afford to go to the Dr. I have a few medical problems as does my DH and we cannot afford the co pays, deductibles and the cost we pay weekly for the insurance. If we cut down on any and all extras we could, but then we become depressed and lose a lot of quality of life. I dont think we should have to make that choice. there has to be some relief, somewhere...some compromise.
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KittyGags
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
I just don't understand what they expect the protest to result in...??? Its a waste of time if you ask me...
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| Posted 10/3/11 2:23 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by HappyWife515
deleted...but just wanted to say please don't be so ignorant people. You can't just get another job now. Health insurance is very expensive and i'm sure if your paycheck was taking a very big hit, you would be complaining to.
This post has showed me that there a a lot of people who do not understand how a lot of people are living now. I pray for their sakes that they never do.
I agree bt above that I am wondering though..
will anything change? Can this country change or are we too far gone? Do I tell my children to follow their dreams or the money?
I wish I could see the hope for change.
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dm24angel
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by KittyGags
I just don't understand what they expect the protest to result in...??? Its a waste of time if you ask me...
the expect forums like THIS one to take notice, for a few thousand people here to start looking for change, and tell their friends, and their friends.
But you have proven the point I made on a last post...I dont know if change can occur...comments like yours and mine show people have lost all hope.
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
I don't think the group right now is organized enough or fully understands it...but this could be something.
If any of you think you're in the 1% - you don't know how wrong you are.
Don't you know wages peaked in the 70s? Don't you know how much the cost of living has risen and how much most people DON'T make??
And if you think the police are being overburdened -
Have any of you see the movie Network? It was made in 1976.
That line that everyone quotes and sort of makes fun of "I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore" - do you know the whole speech that comes before it?
just one scene with a few bad words
the world is a business
It was made all those years ago and the entire movie resonates too well.
Guys - take time to learn about what's happened to our financial and political system. It's not working for nearly all of us. Republican, Democrat - it doesn't matter. They don't work for us. They haven't for a very long time.
I'm watching this group. I want to see where this goes because if they can get it together - I hope a lot of people join them.
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tara73
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by DirtyBlonde
I don't think the group right now is organized enough or fully understands it...but this could be something.
If any of you think you're in the 1% - you don't know how wrong you are.
Don't you know wages peaked in the 70s? Don't you know how much the cost of living has risen and how much most people DON'T make??
And if you think the police are being overburdened -
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Have any of you see the movie Network? It was made in 1976.
That line that everyone quotes and sort of makes fun of "I'm not as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore" - do you know the whole speech that comes before it?
just one scene with a few bad words
the world is a business
It was made all those years ago and the entire movie resonates too well.
Guys - take time to learn about what's happened to our financial and political system. It's not working for nearly all of us. Republican, Democrat - it doesn't matter. They don't work for us. They haven't for a very long time.
I'm watching this group. I want to see where this goes because if they can get it together - I hope a lot of people join them.
and I feel this needs to be repeated over and over
Republican, Democrat - it doesn't matter. They don't work for us. They haven't for a very long time.
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KittyGags
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by KittyGags
Posted by maybesoon
These protesters are burdening our police force and inconveniencing everyday people (closing down the Brooklyn bridge for example)
Why hate on people making top dollar because chances are the sacrificed and busted their asses to get there.
Instead if wandering the streets, these people should do the same.
As far as Verizon having tO pay 6 k a year for health, I have no sympathy. Dh pays over 800 a month and we have zero pension.
This...exactly this. Almost everyone pays for benefits now...it is what it is with health care costs on the rise.
But this is a PROBLEM. I cannot afford to go to the Dr. I have a few medical problems as does my DH and we cannot afford the co pays, deductibles and the cost we pay weekly for the insurance. If we cut down on any and all extras we could, but then we become depressed and lose a lot of quality of life. I dont think we should have to make that choice. there has to be some relief, somewhere...some compromise.
I wrote an insanely long reply that got lost because i got logged out again.
When I said I agreed with the PP I meant that they burdening the police force. They're also harassing my friends who work downtown and make no more than 75K. So they're really just taking it out on the wrong people.
Not all CEOs and COOs are born with silver spoons in their mouths. Alot of them work their way to the top and are happy to pay their share of taxes. They should be rallying and protesting in DC, not here. The tax law in this country needs restructuring--and while they're at it, they should weight it based on cost of living.
I'm sorry that people are hurting, I'm not blind to it. I see it all over. I just don't think protesting is going to help.
The costs of health care affect me too. I pay for my benefits and I still get a bill everytime I go to a dr. I pay them when they come and they're NOT cheap. Am I protesting at United Health Care? No, i'm at work so I can pay my bills.
There are also a ton of people who are collecting unemployment to milk the system--my brother being one of them..he is "too good" for every job out there..if my mother wasn't supporting him, he'd be homeless..and he would have to take something "beneath him". Hes been collecting unemployment for 2.5 years and Obama keeps extending it. Until he cuts him off, he will not work.
The people that I know that have been laid off and actually looked, and looked HARD for jobs have found something. I can honestly say that I don't know anyone who is unemployed right now...
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| Posted 10/3/11 2:52 PM |
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emilylives
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by july4mrsO
I don't know, it's kind of depressing to me that people don't have empathy for those who are less fortunate or who are going through rough times. And I don't like how there is this implication that because someone is unemployed or underemployed that they are lazy or just not working hard enough. People have been getting laid off left and right. Most companies only want to hire part-time workers now so they don't have to offer benefits (if they're hiring at all). CEO's didn't just work hard to get where they are, they had opportunities that are not readily available to everyone. I don't know if it's because most of the people on this site are from LI where so many of us have so much but when did we stop caring about those who are less fortunate? Almost everyone falls on hard times sooner or later but maybe when everything is going your way it's easier to look at what's happening and say "those silly little protesters". JMHO
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| Posted 10/3/11 2:54 PM |
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HappyWife515
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by HappyWife515
deleted...but just wanted to say please don't be so ignorant people. You can't just get another job now. Health insurance is very expensive and i'm sure if your paycheck was taking a very big hit, you would be complaining to.
This post has showed me that there a a lot of people who do not understand how a lot of people are living now. I pray for their sakes that they never do.
I agree bt above that I am wondering though..
will anything change? Can this country change or are we too far gone? Do I tell my children to follow their dreams or the money?
I wish I could see the hope for change.
I hope that it could change but I just don't see how. Things seem really bleek right now. I am one of the people who are unemployment right now who can't get an interview for a position for $10/hr. We pay out the butt for insurance, rent an apartment and are barely making it. So for me, I just don't see how it will get better. What can be done?
I hope this group paves the road for the changes, whatever they may be, to happen.
As for children, I hope mine follows his dream wether it makes a ton of money or not. There are no guarantees when it comes to money or many other aspects of life.
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| Posted 10/3/11 2:57 PM |
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tara73
carseat nerd
Member since 11/09 3669 total posts
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Re: Why are there no posts on anything going on in Wall Street?
Posted by KittyGags
There are also a ton of people who are collecting unemployment to milk the system--my brother being one of them..he is "too good" for every job out there..if my mother wasn't supporting him, he'd be homeless..and he would have to take something "beneath him". Hes been collecting unemployment for 2.5 years and Obama keeps extending it. Until he cuts him off, he will not work.
The people that I know that have been laid off and actually looked, and looked HARD for jobs have found something. I can honestly say that I don't know anyone who is unemployed right now...
I think in both cases, it is the exception rather than the rule. Not all people are like your brother milking the system. That's a broad brush to be painting unemployed people with.
I know many people who are unemployed or underemployed, trying to find any job to pay the bills. There's not a hell of a lot of jobs out there for some professions. And some places won't hire someone they deem "overqualified". Ask a teacher anywhere in the US if they can find a job teaching in schools. I have friends in 4 different parts of the country that can't find teaching jobs.
Go to school, study hard, graduate and get a good job. Isn't that what we've been told?
DH went to school, graduated Magna Cum Laude while working a FT job and a PT job and raising 2 babies. He worked hard, he got good grades, he did everything he was supposed to, right? You know what that got him? So far it has gotten him a monthly student loan bill. He also has to do a one year apprentice/residence before getting licensed. No where is hiring, even for the cheap labor apprenticships. We are looking off the island right now just to get him started in the industry he went to school for. Until then he will work his 2 jobs and we will barely stay afloat.
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