Lots of desperate people out there...

[Horse with no Name]

Was looking at Craigslist tonight and saw this:

Reply to: [e-mail]
Date: 2006-04-18, 1:12PM CDT


I need desperate help TODAY! I will do anything (legal) for your help in return for $1000.00 need to pay my electric bill. Have been out of work for 6months and bill is due NOW. Will shut off if I don't pay it all. I can cook, clean, sew, do wash, shop for you.... just ask.

* this is in or around arlington/mansfield

[Oversea Visitor]

1. This is so sad

I hope that person find some work.

[rumpel]

2. I have seen similar posts, and thought it needs to forwarded to the WH

"the economy is doing great"

:mad:

[TexasLawyer]

3. Yes-- the pawn shops are busy!

Apr 21, 2006 7:22 am US/Central
Pain Of Gas Prices Hitting Home

In Texas, Pawn Shops Find Fuel Crunch A Business Boon
CBS News: Gas Prices State-By-State

(CBS) DALLAS High gasoline prices are causing some Texas residents to take desperate measures. Pawn shops say their business is increasing, with some customers saying they're selling things to buy gas.

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http://keyetv.com/topstories/topstories_story_111063627.html

Watch the film-- workmen pawning their tools, older people, etc...

[TexasLawyer]

4. As Gas Prices Empty Pockets, Shelves Of Pawnshops Fill Up

As Gas Prices Empty Pockets, Shelves Of Pawnshops Fill Up

By WILL RODGERS [e-mail]

Published: Apr 21, 2006

TAMPA - Soaring gasoline prices are draining money from commuters' pockets and driving more people to buy gas on credit. But sometimes that credit isn't from VISA, MasterCard, or American Express.

Instead, some people appear to be turning to short-term credit from pawnshops to raise the cold cash they need for soaring gas prices. Shops such as All USA Pawn, Mr. Money Pawn & Gun Inc. and Capital Pawn say they are seeing an increase in traffic from people looking to finance their gasoline purchases through a pawn loan.

"They say, 'I've got to get to work because if I don't get to work I can't make the money for the gas,' " said Claudia Orme, the owner of All USA Pawn at 9001 N. Nebraska Ave. in Tampa. "It's people who don't ordinarily pawn."

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http://www.tbo.com/news/money/MGB7U1HU9ME.html

[shenmue]

5. Damn

I am holding on to my job. There are so many who still need help. The B*** economic numbers are bullshit.

[mntleo2]

6. Oh. But The Economy Is Doing So Great...

:grr: :sarcasm:

[Horse with no Name]

7. Ain't that the truth!

:mad:I surely hope the lady was able to find some help.