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kpete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 04:15 AM Original message |
Joe has a job, and he still couldn't eat for two days. |
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Capitalocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 05:06 AM Response to Original message |
1. I've run out of ramen. Not a good situation. nt |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 05:20 AM Response to Original message |
2. We had a Joe situation here yesterday, with someone we hired. |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 05:50 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Good on you grrrrl! |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 06:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
8. Cookies! How thoughtful of you. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 07:02 AM Response to Reply #2 |
9. Is this a legit business or under the table? |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:56 AM Response to Reply #9 |
20. "for a populace that can't do their own taxes. " |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 02:38 PM Response to Reply #20 |
37. MOST Americans cannot do their own taxes because the tax code has been made so |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 03:06 AM Response to Reply #37 |
60. Personally I don't know all the business tax laws much less all the licensing |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:58 AM Response to Reply #9 |
22. You're thinking of Wall Street |
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freedom fighter jh (490 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:48 PM Response to Reply #22 |
50. I am self-employed and my tax burden is far from negligible . . . |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 02:46 AM Response to Reply #50 |
59. Hired hands who only work a few days a month |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 03:10 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. If you are unemployed and need these types of on the side jobs to survive |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-25-11 04:56 AM Response to Reply #61 |
68. Okay |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:22 AM Response to Reply #9 |
28. These people clearly hire themselves out as independent contractors. |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 01:33 PM Response to Reply #9 |
35. yes, it is legit for jobs under $600.00 you don't have to file a 1099 |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 01:35 PM Response to Reply #9 |
36. What in the world are you talking about. Why would you assume that its not a legit business? |
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DocMac (429 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 03:23 PM Response to Reply #9 |
39. I'm pretty sure you can earn |
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Vanje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:07 PM Response to Reply #9 |
47. You! |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 11:30 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. Always with the concern, this one |
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999998th word (555 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 01:12 AM Response to Reply #53 |
58. ^ What s/he said. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 03:19 AM Response to Reply #47 |
63. I worry about people. |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 12:12 AM Response to Reply #9 |
55. "Is this a legit business or under the table?"... |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 03:14 AM Response to Reply #55 |
62. It should be easier to comply with the law. That is all I am saying. |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 11:51 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. Yeah, I hear what you are saying... |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 07:58 AM Response to Reply #2 |
12. you will be known for your good deeds.... |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:59 AM Response to Reply #12 |
23. We are getting more people coming to the door asking for work, actually. |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:45 AM Response to Reply #2 |
15. And I would expect no less from you. |
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sam11111 (638 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:13 AM Response to Reply #2 |
18. cookies...bad teeth...many poor have bad teeth so pls delete sugar fm the recipe |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:27 AM Response to Reply #18 |
29. I baked a huge batch of Mr. Dixie's favorite oatmeal raisin cookies. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 05:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
41. isn't it odd that a tale about good people being screwed over |
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Occupy_2012 (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:24 PM Response to Reply #29 |
49. The point about bad teeth is a good one. |
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DiverDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 05:28 AM Response to Reply #29 |
65. Man after my own heart |
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eilen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 07:51 PM Response to Reply #18 |
43. No need for her to be their mommy. sheesh. nt |
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bengalherder (718 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 01:01 AM Response to Reply #18 |
56. Poor people aren't simple children. |
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Divernan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:23 AM Response to Reply #2 |
19. I always pay solo contractors 1/3 on scheduling work; 1/3 when they start; 1/3 on completion. |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
34. I hear that. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
31. Kudos. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 11:03 AM Response to Reply #2 |
32. I wish I could do the same. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 03:22 PM Response to Reply #2 |
38. You're too sweet Dixiegrrrrl... |
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HillWilliam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 01:06 AM Response to Reply #2 |
57. Love you, dixiegrrrrl |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-24-11 03:44 AM Response to Reply #2 |
64. Excellent. |
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nadine_mn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-25-11 12:27 AM Response to Reply #2 |
67. Sometimes the gift of a meal and cookies does more to heal the heart |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 05:24 AM Response to Original message |
3. k&r n/t |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
5. I wonder how many Joes there are? Makes me crazy to even think about that. nt |
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sam11111 (638 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:51 AM Response to Reply #5 |
16. 12 million in hunger. 37 million on the edge of it (USDA) |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 11:14 AM Response to Reply #16 |
33. Thanks for reminding me...I think. It's almost too much to wrap my mind around. nt |
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Fokker Trip (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:18 PM Response to Reply #16 |
48. Christ. The fear and anxiety of all those folks. Makes me feel sick. |
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BlueJazz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 06:49 AM Response to Original message |
6. I don't know you, Dixiegirl....but would be proud to do so. |
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monmouth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 07:56 AM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Ditto that for me too. Made my morning..n/t |
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dixiegrrrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:29 AM Response to Reply #6 |
30. I have to admit, I had tears in my eyes when I told Mr. Dixie about it. |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
7. One thing to find out during these lean times: is there a soup kitchen nearby? Because |
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ladyVet (279 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 07:21 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. It's good to know there are places to get help. |
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catrose (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 07:24 PM Response to Reply #7 |
42. I was thinking the same thing |
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rucognizant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:59 PM Response to Reply #7 |
46. We have ...... |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
13. A friend's grown daughter is always running out of money. |
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sam11111 (638 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:42 AM Response to Original message |
14. $295 000 000 000 000 is wealth of USA (trillions with a T) |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
17. "Sigh....I think there are a lot of Joes out there" But GAWD forbid that the |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
21. What about food stamps? |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:03 AM Response to Reply #21 |
24. No, there are income limits |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:06 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. OK, thanks. |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:21 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Most fathers and mothers will feed their children |
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wickerwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 11:39 PM Response to Reply #25 |
54. I think it takes a couple weeks before they kick in too. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
26. This has been an issue for a long time - some of us found out as college students |
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freshwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
40. K & R |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
44. Somebody better inviting that man to eat! Or I'm sending Skittles PDQ! |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
45. I've heard that American dumpsters are cornucopias of opportunity |
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Fokker Trip (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:51 PM Response to Reply #45 |
52. Dumpster diving. |
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Hayabusa (561 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-23-11 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
51. My grandmother was a "Joe" once. |
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