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Yes sir. I pay my share to keep all those free school lunches going even during the summers when no one comes to get their free lunch.
 
It's not welfare anymore. We fixed that. Now we offer separate and distinct programs that are seen by millions to be their income source. What's really neat is that these programs are marketed by both government employees and community activists so that the demand continues to grow.

The recipients of these programs share information among whole communities on how to present themselves via applications to maximize their income. There is none of the embarrassment or reluctance of the past because now these are entitlements. Rights you know. Now it has become a way of life. If income can be obtained from non governmental sources to supplement the base income, they may have to adjust their information a little in order to avoid losing the primary income source.
 
Warrenlm said:
It's not welfare anymore. We fixed that. Now we offer separate and distinct programs that are seen by millions to be their income source. What's really neat is that these programs are marketed by both government employees and community activists so that the demand continues to grow.

The recipients of these programs share information among whole communities on how to present themselves via applications to maximize their income. There is none of the embarrassment or reluctance of the past because now these are entitlements. Rights you know. Now it has become a way of life. If income can be obtained from non governmental sources to supplement the base income, they may have to adjust their information a little in order to avoid losing the primary income source.
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Warrenlm,

Sorry, I must have missed the previous explanation. What type of programs are you refering to? TIA.
 
I googled some once before and found AFDC, Food Stamps, Medicaid, da di da di da. Four big ones and many small ones. One only has to manage the income they report and assure one is not officially married and so on. As an aside, we're learning a lot about cash businesses on the Gulf Coast now.
 
all foreclosures are public housing now that we own them via our bail-out tax dollars aren't they?
That would be an interesting discussion, a public utility (PUD) that turned G owned forecloses into transitional housing.
 
Hey Man,
So I told Sister Sweet Spirit -- (the counselor) we'd been seeing that at some point we simply have to realize that 'our wiring' is too deep and it's cool and there is nothing wrong with that. But all the talking in the world is not going to make a square peg fit in a round hole - or a round one fit in a square hole.

To the largerst degree it seemed like that was the 'dream' and I'm like hey that simply doesn't happen and we have to deal with what is real.

But you know Birch - she's a great woman and man there is no way anyone else could have brought 'our kids' into the world - and in so many ways she was (and is) simply the best. She has been the best mother this world has probably ever known - by far the best cook - like 'super home maker' and -- you know -- I just can't ignore something as deep as that and that has lasted throughout the years.

We may 'clash' - but that's cool and it is what is - but she's very delightful and engaging with others and has an incredible personality. So man I love everything about her - except the atmosphere we seem to give each other - and so I'm 'really trying to do what is best for everyone.

Well anyway - I'd said something about leaving her after our last one goes to college next year - and she's been like 'flipping out' ever since. But it's not like me against her man - and I don't see how anyone can ever buy into a menality like that. Seriously!!! Our kids will always be 'our kids' and I don't feel like anyone or anything should ever make my wife 'Feel like she has to work' - AND that thought has been like super huge to her cause she's got this fear I'm gonna burn her.

Man I would never do that to her Birch. I'm not trying to screw her over in the slightest way. I told her that nothing would change for her - I'll let her keep the house and everything and I'd make sure she continued to have enough to pay off whatever she needs. So it's weird cause she seems to think I'd 'bomb her with some disaster'. But that's the last thing I'd do and I need to do what is best for everyone. You know - the kids and all the other relatives need to know that 'things are good' - cause anything else would fly in the face of everything I am and have been all along.

SO - I'm feeling better about everything (and I think she is too) cause the whole 'ultimate goal' is for us to be 'friends' and not have 'spousal expectations' that simply don't exist and -- realize hey 'we can be friends' and love each other and make a good atmosphere for the time we have. Plus I really am thrilled in knowing I can show her (and everyone else) that I'm leaving her out of love -- and I'm even giving her half of my inheritance (when that day comes) - cause she has more than earned it.

Well so things are feeling 'smoother' -- and of course the Markets are going to grow and I'm staying IN -- cause I'm like baby permabull.

Well that's enough for now. Hope your feeling better Birch and the love and care and respect and all you displayed is really beautiful.
 
Steady,

You are not the first and won't be the last to face these dilemmas. Every now and then when my wife is in a slump over work she'll say something like "you won't ever leave me will you" and I usually say "why would I you are my inhouse banker". If your wife wants a job allow her to work and keep her own financial account - she will eventually develope a different source of a support system that will be beneficial for her comfort. Hey, it's always OK to have hall sex - it brings back smoldering memories - a pat here and there. Give her full freedom outside the home and see what she does with it. Then there are situations where there is no turning back. Allow me to tell you a true story about a friend of mine.

There were 42 students in my high school class. One of my best friends married his high school sweet heart. They were married for something like over 30 years with two college educated girls. They for what ever reason divorced years ago when she moved out and took a lover that just happened to be another school classmate and friend to both of us. She stayed with her lover about two years and then moved in with another guy. The previous lover went to visit them and shot and killed the other guy and shot her twice - she lived - the shooter is in prison. My school friend tells me he still pines for her but she refuses to communicate.

So sometimes the best you can do is to step back and release. Allow life to take its twists and turns. My first engagement ran off with a doctor - so sorry for her. But if others hadn't passed me by I wouldn't have my own in house banker - it's all karma my friend.
 
This market may force me to DCA into more BP come tomorrow - but for today I'm good to sit back and enjoy some pain. I'll take more BP at $38 or better. The question is will today simply be a kangaroo tail in place - that might be too much to ask. But we'll see. We definitely have been building a wonderful wall of worry.
 
Birchtree said:
If your wife wants a job allow her to work and keep her own financial account - she will eventually develope a different source of a support system that will be beneficial for her comfort. Hey, it's always OK to have hall sex - it brings back smoldering memories - a pat here and there. Give her full freedom outside the home and see what she does with it.

So sometimes the best you can do is to step back and release. Allow life to take its twists and turns. But if others hadn't passed me by I wouldn't have my own in house banker - it's all karma my friend.
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Thanks a lot for the input Birch -- is much appreciated. On the first one I have totally supported her in every way Birch - just like I have the kids throughout the years. Please know, if she wanted to work then I would have fully supported that. But she 'wanted' to stay at home and I have to believe that was by far the BEST for everyone. I'm deeply grateful she had the freedom to live as she wanted and follow her heart and make the priorites she wanted and live as 'we' have.

No my friend - she 'Fears' going to work - and even the thought of having to be put in a situation like that. But I would NEVER 'make her' do something like that - or force that kind of situation on her.

Well anyway she has 'full freedom' inside and outside the house - and I want her to continue exactly as she has.

On the 'second' - Amen Brother!! - that's exactly what it's all about. To me 'The greatest priority' is allowing karma to bond us in a better way and by all means to work in a way that is deeply beautiful and is grounded in real love and respect. So if people did it 'right' there wouldn't be any of this crazy crap -- but then again I had to wait until the last was out of the home -- so maybe I'm old enough and wise enough to seriously think it through and do what's best for everyone.

Well - enough of the Peton Place -- but thanks again Birch; I needed your input.
 
Steady,

Another story if I may?

Another of my high school classmates had his wife leave him - she eventually took a bullet in Tampa. His second wife recently died from cancer. Nine of my classmates out of 42 have already died and another is in progress. Makes me count my blessings. When my fiancee left me for the doctor I was in pain for a year. When the call finally came she wanted to re-establish the relationship - I told her sorry that I already had some one new in training. It was so nice to eventually find someone that had already been trained in the arts.
 
Holy mackeral Andy - it looks like I might have to raise more cash if I'm going to chase BP back to $60. It just went through $38.27. Such a nice tail for the close.
 
Stock futures are currently strong after hours. I would welcome a market rally tomorrow that will knock the socks off of my hoofs. The Chinese economy is still strong and perhaps material commodity stocks will ramp up. The angle of ascention is still intact with a nice tail today. We could end up with a breakout on the fifth time deep into the 1100 area.
 
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