What if you were forced to share your home with strangers? ?
Arwen asked:
It’s 2011 and Socialism has taken over. Your home, your property became government property. Imagine you are a family of four with a 2,000 square foot home you owned for 20 years. Government thinks that 2,000 sq feet is way too much space for your family so they assign a family of three to live under your roof with you. The family lost their home because daddy is in prison and they applied for Government assistance. What would you do? Want Socialism? Get ready!
Filed Under Government | 4 Comments
Will i still qualify for government assistance if im going to school full time?
Baby Chris is here! asked:
Ok so i am 31 weeks pregnant. Right now in january and then once in april i am due to get a disbursement of student loans and grants etc. It totals to about $3000 bucks or so. However with that i use it to pay 3 months rent, and books, and all my other bills that i have like probation costs, restitution, and phone bills. So its pretty much gone within 6 weeks. I am also getting unemployment on a extension but i only have 8 weeks of that left and thats only 108.00 a week. Im taking 14 credits right now and next term i am taking 6 (im due in january and most of the classes are online) and i just got a letter from dhs saying that they need to redetermine my elligability for food stamps. I dont think they know im going to school full time so could they take away my food stamps if they find out. I only get that disbursement during the school year so in june im going to be SOL. Also i was thinking about applying for TANF cash assistance will i qualify for that? Since i dont really have a steady income? And most of the money i get from the school i need to pay back? also Im on OHP (medicaid). Also could i possibly get daycare assistance after i have my baby since i am keeping it? I am 20 by the way? and the dad is not around. Also im renting a room from a house so i do have 4 roommates but we are in no way related and in NO way help each other out financially! Thanks! I live in oregon by the way.
Filed Under Personal Finance | 3 Comments
How do people who live in the Ghetto’s across america afford cable tv yet still receive government assistance?
Foxx Mulder to you asked:
I’ve worked for a major cable company installing cable, internet, and phone service and it always amazed me how people who receive government assistance, section 8, green stamps, etc… always own large flat screen televisions, drive cadillacs with expensive shiny rims, and whom bring home $400 worth of groceries…How do they afford all these luxuries? If they can afford all these fine luxuries, why should the government continue to support them? This applies to all people who take advantage of the system: white, black, mexican, chinese, arab, whomever, no one in particular, but all those who abuse the system that was designed to help people get back on their feet during or following hard times (job joss, sickness, etc…)
Shouldn’t these people be charged with grand theft and thrown in jail? I’d rather my tax dollars go to a prison where these people are kept for stealing rather than allow them to sit in front of a large flat screen television drinking King Cobra 40’s and Mad Dog which I and other hard working taxpayers have paid for.
To the people who have answered with insults: truth hurts….doesn’t it? hahahaha
Filed Under Civic Participation | 3 Comments
How are illegal immigrants ruining the economy?
Mrs. Will Smith asked:
Ok, so maybe most of these illegal immigrants work under the table tax free..and maybe the lie about their income and apply for government assistance and maybe they steal some legal jobs from us non-illegals because those jobs fail to do complete background checks to see if they are legal…but….how are they ruining the economy?
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/12/immigration_laws_weak_economy.html
Filed Under Other - Politics & Government | 2 Comments
Do you think government assistance programs can possible ruin your life with the right circumstances?
Ashley W asked:
Here’s my story: When I was 18, I got pregnant. Yes, it was an accident, but I decided to keep the little guy. After all, I don’t believe in abortion and I am a very strong person, so I decided to go through with it. The father of my child wanted me to get an abortion, so he obviously wasn’t going to help me. I was forced to apply for the Medicaid/Badgercare whatever you call it. I thought it would help me. My parents let me live with them. Now, my mother is possibly the most overbearing, controlling, over-religious woman I know. My dad is a cheating slob, but whatever. Things were going well until the court system started inserting itself into my life. I had to get the father of my child to get a DNA test and pay child support. All of the sudden, daddy wants his baby. His parents are rich so they got him a lawyer. Thus, my parents hire a lawyer too. Not for me, for them. Everybody wants my baby. So, a little more than a year ago I meet this amazing, supportive, loving man that is the best father I have ever seen to my little boy. In the past 6 months my parents have obtained placement rights of my son. I now see how lawyers work and make their money. They don’t give chances either. When someone like my mother is constantly talking to the lawyer who is supposedly supporting me, the result will favor against me. The next review to see who will get custody of my son will take place in June. Me and my fiance are expecting a baby in September and chances are the courts will take my son from me and give him to a starving artist/pothead or a crazy overbearing religious husband and wife who like to cheat on each other and fight every day regardless. My fiance and I both have good jobs and have all hopes of keeping my little boy and raising him together. I never wanted my son’s father involved and my parents have taken over. I really don’t know what to do, I need help, but no matter what happens I will get my son back. What do you think…what can I do?
Filed Under Civic Participation | 1 Comment
The public supports limiting the salaries of those institutions that receive government money?
imaxkr asked:
and that should be done. But now the administration “will call for increased oversight of executive pay at all banks, Wall Street firms and possibly other companies”. “Officials said the proposal would seek a broad new role for the Federal Reserve to oversee large companies, including major hedge funds, whose problems could pose risks to the entire financial system.”
“The new rules will cover all financial institutions, including those NOT now covered by any pay rules because they are not receiving federal bailout money. Officials say the rules could also be applied more broadly to publicly traded companies.”
(caps added for emphasis)
Should the government dictate the salaries of companies NOT receiving government assistance?
Isn’t this an attempt of the government to control the means of production?
Isn’t that the core of socialism?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/22/us/politics/22regulate.html
In the name of disclosure, I am a ‘Classical Liberal’, what is now known as Libertarian, but I do not affiliate with any political party.
A W, “Officials say the rules could also be applied more broadly to publicly traded companies.”
Not just financials, but ANY company publicly traded company.
#$)&%, Just the attempt of the government regulating the pay at any publicly traded company should be worrisome to every American.
Filed Under Politics | 12 Comments
Do you feel our ghetto soldiers can apply themselves to assist themselves ?
nsprdwmn asked:
Has the time come for the soldiers among the gangs to lay down arms and regroup into the schools. Knowledge is coming to feed you and your children. I need the leaders to learn their importance of becoming men. Men who have courage to live and care for the women and children instead of becoming corpses with no meaning or usefulness. The government has now acknowledged the importance of all our ghetto soldiers. Grants are now available to expand the potential of each and every soldier in fields of energy efficiency. Each soldier is important in their ability to care for persons who are younger and to show them the way into the future. I ask to show true courage in responsible manner so you may be the men you wish to be. Drugs are not the answer only chaos does this create. These monies are not feeding your babies and home girls so I ask for all good ghetto men to return to your home girls and begin a new route. Retreat to the schools and the churches and you will see what I am talking about. Pell grants are offered to direct you to become the leaders and men whom can assist this country in a new route. Retreat to your schools and see what I am talking about. Pell grant is monies offered to you to expand your mind and update opportunities for you and your families and babies whom depend on your courage. So put down the Johnny Walker and pick up a pen. The government has realized your importance as men. The plan is beginning but true soldiers with logic and knowledge directed strategically succeed with the assistance of expanding and digesting the new plan proposed by the government. Jobs will be available to clear headed and informed persons who understand the new era such as what the Unified Smart Grid consists of and the importance of soldiers who carry the plan to the next level. Monies will flow for all of your babies and you need to survive and grow, Retreat to your schools and churches and fight the true fight which is the war on poverty as true soldiers and men. Learn to stand tall among the priorities of being part of America’s New Plan.
First you need to know what Energy Efficiency can do for you and how it linked to the Unified National Smart Grid and the importance of Broadband technicians, From Boston to Miami the East Coast is excelling in seizing these opportunities. Respecting themselves earning good pay while house rentals and condos are presenting themselves as true cribs to assist eliminating baby mama drama and
jail house crime. Retreat to education and possibilities and understand your importance to your elders as our new shining stars. Families are important and you need to heed the call. The cemeteries are filling with needless pain. Hold on to your mamas they may not be there next game. Your babies deserve more and you need to be the man… Don’t eat a bullet because all of that is a scam. Drugs are not the answer only chaos occurs and those monies aren’t feeding your children.Learn to stand tall among the priorities of being soldiers in Americas new plan. First you must learn in how to lead the way. Pell grants are there for your disposal. Condos and house rentals soon on the rise…Cribs that are impressive instead of a future of baby mama drama and jail house crime. Retreat to your schools and understand your importance to your elders who are aging …You are their shining star. Families are important you need to heed the call. Your babies deserve more and you need to be the man. Don’t eat a bullet such deaths are useless and you need to show your younger brothers this can not be the plan. Survival of the stronger the quick and the educated was Jesus master plan Wisdom Courage and strength he instills in all of us and Fear is Satan’s work to plant hopelessness and despair. Hold on to your babies tight for their innocence will only be shattered should you not be there. Lets fight the true fight of poverty and ignorance for this reason I need soldiers everywhere,. You may laugh in disbelief but my soldiers are alive and not in jail. Their children have their parents that care. This is the new soldier and it begins with you so retreat to the schools and churches so you may learn of your importance as leaders for all the children and younger brothers who place their trust in you….Pell Grants are the words you need to apply Unified Smart Grid is the governments constructive plan. Jobs are available to those who dare to learn. Give your younger brothers alternatives because Ozzi’s do not buy food. Help your younger brothers look up to you and not live their lives in fear for tomorrow a drive by could end in despair.
Can you take two minutes to read the truth so it can apply to the persons who need the help the most ? This the problem with the world you give them the answer and they will not read …Americans wake up and read….
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I live in Jackson, Ms. and I am wondering what I need to do to apply for housing assistance?
rainbowglowgirl asked:
I am only 19 years old, 4 months pregnant and not employed, but I attend college full time (I am on financial aid). My boyfriend(father of my child) is working a minimum wage job. We are not currently living together, but after the baby comes we would like to get a place of our own, but there is no way we will be able to afford it without government help. I was able to get on medicaid and WIC so I’m pretty sure I’m eligible for this. Where do I need to go and what do I need to do to apply for housing assistance? Also, where would I apply for food stamps? Thanks for any information.
Filed Under Other - Family & Relationships | 1 Comment
Is it shameful to be on government assistance? 33 weeks pregnant?
Baby Chris is here! asked:
Basically my situation isnt the best, im on foodstamps, wic, and medical. Im also attending school full time working on my BA in sociology and psychology. Im 20 years old. Im getting alot of criticism lately for being immature for being on government aid and lately people have been telling me i should drop out of school and get a job. I simply respond that the whole purpose im going to school is to get a better job after i graduate in 3 years! If there is a job for 50,000 a year with benefits available to someone with hardly any experience sign me up! But there isnt any. Im even applying for TANF cash assistance since the father is not involved and right now all im living on is unemployment and student aide. So really is there shame in what im doing? Am i milking the government? Why does everyone give me so much crap? Also i am due jan 25 so next term i am going half time and i have all the details worked out. So why is everybody kicking dirt at me?
Filed Under Pregnancy | 13 Comments
Do you think that this idea is harsh and unfair?
Scheming Angel asked:
I think that women who apply for government assistance — such as welfare, food stamps, public housing or Medicaid — should be required to go on birth control in order to receive benefits. If they’re admitting that they can’t afford to feed, house, or support themselves and whatever children they already have, what right do they have to get pregnant? Not only would they make their own situation worse, but they’d be subjecting another innocent child to a life of poverty.
Naturally, the exam and medication should be provided for free, and should be something like Depo, Norplant, or an IUD. The pill wouldn’t be effective, because anyone who disagreed could throw them away and claim that it didn’t work.
Who thinks that this is a logical solution to an ongoing problem and who believes that I’m just being prejudiced and unfair? If you choose the latter, please explain why…
I should point out that I am on food stamps — and birth control — myself, so this isn’t a case of some middle class soccer mom not understanding the plight of hardworking single moms.
Filed Under Other - Politics & Government | 6 Comments
Would you turn these people in for Government Assistance Fraud?
Sonya asked:
My husband’s aunt and uncle are currently lying to the government to receive aide (medicaid, food stamps, and monthly assistance checks). This highly bothers me.
The uncle makes about $500-600/week. They have lied and said that they are seperated and that my aunt lives alone with their 14 yr old daughter and 17 yr old son. My aunt does not have a job, so the assistance that she receives is based upon NO income at all. Plus, the son that she claims actually lives with his brother in another state. If they were to apply for aide with their correct information, they’d be declined.
Here’s my dilemma … the uncle is deadbeat in the fact that he is constantly out cheating on the aunt. He never stays at home. He does not allow his wife and daughter to have access to a vehicle and phone in order to be able to leave and do anything. He is very controlling and will not let his wife work. She, unfortunately, will not leave him. The uncle spends ALL his money on the women he…
cheats with… to the point to where he won’t buy any food, clothing, or necessities for his wife and daughter. Last year, his daughter went 2 months with sneakers that had huge holes in the bottom because he refused to spend money on her. Once other family found this out, they bought her shoes. Every year, a family member alternates buying the girl school clothes because the father refuses to and everyone feels sorry for the daughter. I fear that if the assistance they had was removed that this situation would get worse. The daughter has health problems that Medicaid is paying for. Without the aide, her father would never pay for her to get medical treatment.
It infuriates me that the husband/wife are so blatantly “screwing” the system. Even though the wife is treated horribly, she chooses to stay with her husband… so the repercussions to her do not bother me. She’s chosen her life. But I fear if that help was removed, that their teenage daughter would go with little food
and no medical help for a condition that needs constant monitoring.
Sorry about how lengthy this is! Just wanted to give a full-view of the situation.
Oh.. I have tried to help my aunt and her daughter several times. I took the daughter shopping for school clothes last summer, got her hair cut, took her to dinner and a movie. I’ve bought them necessity items like shampoo, dish soap, etc because the uncle won’t. I’ve offered to let them live with me and help the aunt find work (I used to work at a staffing agency and still have good contacts there) if she left the husband. The entire family has tried to coax her away from her husband, but she won’t leave. They’ve been together since she was 15, and she’s now late 30’s … so his bad treatment is all she’s ever known and she thinks it’s acceptable… even after her husband has had a child with another woman while they’ve been married and has punched her in the face a few times. (Not everyday violence, but happens about once a year…) I can’t fathom why someone would stick with a man like that and have told her that many times. But she continues to do so.
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Are there grants or any government funding for uninsured pregnancies?
harmonyleone asked:
Are there any grants or government funding that I could apply for because I am pregnant and without health coverage? My family does not qualify for low income assistance because we are just above the annual income qualifications. Medical bills are building quickly, any information would be helpful. Thank you.
I live in Maine, I am 24 and Married. I am a stay-at-home mom
Filed Under Pregnancy | 5 Comments
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