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Unemployment Benefits Extension: $100 Billion Safety Net In The Works

Unemployment Benefits Extension: $100 Billion Safety Net In The Works

Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 16:55:19 in Business

“We used to earn about $125,000 a year with stellar health insurance. This year our gross income will be about $18,000 (mostly unemployment benefits). Our expenses have been around $30,000 to $35,000. Do the math. We given up prescriptions, mental health consults, dental visits, eye doctor, eating out, trips, gifts to each other and others (except for my 9 yr old's b'day). I could go on.

Are we thankful for the unemployment benefits? YOU BET!!! Are we "spening" it ... yes on BILLS, GAS and GROCERIES.

We're lucky and grateful to be receiving the benefits. Many don't have unemployment insurance to fall back on. And there's no end in sight. Dismal to say the least. To say ending benefits would compel people to look for work is beyond insulting and could only be spoken by someone with a job.”

brainyblond1 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 17:39:29

“So true.My son,his wife and my ex were all laid off by different companies in the spring.The­re are no jobs here in central Indiana.My son and his wife lost food stamps because they make too much money from unemployme­nt.They pay rent,utilities,and buy what food they can They have two small boys.What will happen if they run out of benefits? There is money for the banks and war, but none for food and shelter.i am so very angry about this.I will protest in the streets,just like I did during the unjust Vietnam war. That is what Afghanistan is becoming.G­od help us, we never learn anything from history.”

T4Obama replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 17:16:47

“I hope things turn around for you. I would like to see some of these people "live" on $1500 a month before they accuse people collecting unemployment of being lazy or too proud. Both of my brothers lost their jobs recently and are collecting unemployment, and even though they cracked jokes about it around the Thanksgiving dinner table, I could tell they were hurting inside. Luckily they are both young and single and have only themselves to provide for, I can't imagine how difficult it would be for someone responsible for a family.”

a270 replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 17:13:38

“You can't get a job in your profession at any rate of pay?”

goodog replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 17:08:05

“I appreciate the fact that this benefit is there for the friends of mine who need it.

GOP complaints that it's the start of the welfare state need to remember they started this when they crashed the global economy.”
Lou Samuel PICS: Heidi Klum & Seal Unveil First Baby Photos

Lou Samuel PICS: Heidi Klum & Seal Unveil First Baby Photos

Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 13:09:29 in Entertainment

“Lovely photos, beautiful family. Wish them all the best.”
'Manly-Man Shows' Popping Up All Over TV Landscape

'Manly-Man Shows' Popping Up All Over TV Landscape

Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 12:51:27 in Media

“Agreed”
Soldier's Mom Sues Over Letter Stamped 'Deceased'

Soldier's Mom Sues Over Letter Stamped 'Deceased'

Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 12:45:45 in Politics

“It must have been an unimaginable shock but to file suit over it? I'm sorry but I think this is what they refer to as a frivilous lawsuit.”

amdezurik replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 13:00:18

“let's see. she sends a letter, attends a protest in one of the "freedom zones" heavily watched by the booshies then suddenly her particular letter is returned with what could be viewed as a threat against her son?”
Salahis Today Show Interview: White House Party Crashers Speak Out (VIDEO)

Salahis Today Show Interview: White House Party Crashers Speak Out (VIDEO)

Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 12:27:21 in Media

“So apparently the delay in their coming out with "the truth" had much to do with their rehearsing what they would say. She made that painfully obvious when she reminded her husband what the talking points were while doing the interview. They seemed overly rehearsed and IMO their body language spoke volumes.

Having said during the interview that their "lives had been destroyed", they clearly have decided they are going to take this OPPORTUNITY to TRY and sue everyone in creation for defamation of character (to save themselves from impending financial ruin unrelated to this matter) but I propose such a plan will backfire and blow up in their faces.

One would assume getting an invitation to the White House would be something one would save as a momento of the event so let them produce the invitation.”
COBRA Subsidies Begin Expiring For The Unemployed

COBRA Subsidies Begin Expiring For The Unemployed

Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 06:16:35 in Business

“Are you stupid? Do you think if health reform passed tomorrow or next month that suddenly everyone would be insured?

Get you head out of your a@@. It is going to take YEARS for reform to be implemented once it passes (if it passes). By then so many will be sick or will have perished that the entire episode of this past summer will be a ridiculous, meaningless memory.

In the meantime, all those unemployed, emotional and physically wrecked people will have overrun our ERs or they will simply die. And those who DO have health insurance will be paying HUNDREDS upon THOUSANDS in premiums to make up for having to treat those that DO end up in ERs.”

motu replied on Dec 01, 2009 at 10:00:54

“ummm.. why are you so aggressive to ME man?
I was talking about the bill's in Congress that that would extend the COBRA subsidy and save us 65% NOW... not the health insurance reform bill.”
COBRA Subsidies Begin Expiring For The Unemployed

COBRA Subsidies Begin Expiring For The Unemployed

Commented Dec 01, 2009 at 06:03:23 in Business

“Our health system is going to collapse shortly under the weight of the uninsured, the unemployed who have no insurance and the stress being felt by so many Americans due to the financial collapse which will lead to so many more ending up in the ER.

I'm not even sure any sort of health 'reform' is going to stem THAT tide.”
Solange Magnano: Former Miss Argentina Dies From Cosmetic Buttocks Surgery

Solange Magnano: Former Miss Argentina Dies From Cosmetic Buttocks Surgery

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 21:44:54 in World

“hTanks rof hte orrcecitno!”
Lady Gaga Falls, Later Trips During Montreal Performance (VIDEO)

Lady Gaga Falls, Later Trips During Montreal Performance (VIDEO)

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 20:24:25 in Entertainment

“You know before you pass judgments on people, why don't you open your mind. Lady GaGa may be a little strange (a lot strange) in her choice of fashion etc. but unlike SOME performers, she can actually sing. She's worked for what she has - what have you got? Not everyone fits into a square box in a square hole. Doesn't make them fodder for ridicule unless maybe you're some kind of A@@

Here's a clip from Ellen where she is singing and playing the piano
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3C33LeeES0&feature=rec-HM-rn

Here is a clip of the interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g891E2aczys&feature=related”

JTJMOMEDTEK replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 20:51:24

“I agree. Lady Gaga has a beautiful voice.”

hottingers replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 20:47:44

“YOU"RE THE LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE GUY, AREN"T YOU!”

jasonfebery replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 20:46:42

“Leave Lady Gaga, ALONE!

http://www.jasonfebery.wordpress.com
Alec Baldwin: I'm Quitting Acting In 2012

Alec Baldwin: I'm Quitting Acting In 2012

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 20:17:48 in Entertainment

“Luv ya no matter what you do Alec! You may be right about the commercial success of your films and how roles you play should drive the film, but you are always a pleasure to see on the big screen and I have loved you on both the big and small screen.

I wish you all the best no matter where life takes you.”
Dominique Sharpton, Kathy Sharpton Resisted Arrest, Cursed At Officers: Police

Dominique Sharpton, Kathy Sharpton Resisted Arrest, Cursed At Officers: Police

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 19:06:45 in New York

“Sounds like SOMEBODY think a bit too highly of themselves.”
Gibbs: Obama 'Delivered The Orders' On Afghanistan

Gibbs: Obama 'Delivered The Orders' On Afghanistan

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 15:16:35 in Politics

“Thank you for providing some clarity on what Obama has said in the past. It gave me pause.”
Gibbs: Obama 'Delivered The Orders' On Afghanistan

Gibbs: Obama 'Delivered The Orders' On Afghanistan

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 15:05:23 in Politics

“The mercenaries will be overjoyed.”

Tulka2 replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 15:08:06

“Tsk (sarcastic) They are the "professional army".”

acapo replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 15:05:38

“no doubt”
Gibbs: Obama 'Delivered The Orders' On Afghanistan

Gibbs: Obama 'Delivered The Orders' On Afghanistan

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 15:03:20 in Politics

“I would have to agree.”
'Ginger Day' ATTACKS: Boys Arrested For Bullying Redheads

'Ginger Day' ATTACKS: Boys Arrested For Bullying Redheads

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 14:56:03 in Home

“L'oreal #602”

Poiks replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 17:10:21

“LOL!”
'Ginger Day' ATTACKS: Boys Arrested For Bullying Redheads

'Ginger Day' ATTACKS: Boys Arrested For Bullying Redheads

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 14:55:41 in Home

“Really? Do you have children? Because you sound like someone who has no idea of what they speak of.”
Maurice Clemmons Alive: Police Say Suspect In Ambush That Killed 4 Cops May Be Staying With Relatives

Maurice Clemmons Alive: Police Say Suspect In Ambush That Killed 4 Cops May Be Staying With Relatives

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 08:43:43 in Home

“Huckabee - "Should he be found to be responsible for this horrible tragedy, it will be the result of a series of failures in the criminal justice system in both Arkansas and Washington state."

So does he consider HIMSELF to be a part of this FAILURE of the criminal justice system?”

newworldman777 replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 08:59:47

“By referring to the "system" in the third person, he is effectively absolving himself of any blame -- even if no one else will. This is damage control to the Nth degree.

Gotta give the man credit; he has learned how to be a public figure/politician in America, twisting facts to his advantage in the public relations arena. Unfortunately for him, the success of his efforts will be minimal at best, considering how America is quickly becoming an informed, internet-savvy, enlightened people. The disturbing facts remain what they are, separate from any spin.”
White House Leaning Against Surge In Afghanistan's Police, Army Forces

White House Leaning Against Surge In Afghanistan's Police, Army Forces

Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 06:27:31 in Politics

“Afghanistan is known as "The Graveyard of Empires" - the Russians found it out and they had 500,000 troops. If you want to know more just click this link to view scenes from a documentary soon to be released.

http://rethinkafghanistan.com/videos.php

If President Obama sends more troops over there, I think I will be done with him. And that is no small statement for me to make. I have supported him, I have worked to get him elected, and proudly display my bumper sticker in GA where I am VERY MUCH in the minority. If he does this, he is not the man I elected. And worse yet, he will lose not only millions who supported him here int he US, but he will lose the support of MILLIONS around the world who thought he would NOT be a war president and thereby cut his credibility with the world at large who will always think he is talking out the side of his mouth.”

LeftLeanWing replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 09:22:09

“Obama is doing what he said he was going to do in Afghanistan during the campaign..­.

But somehow many of us expected him to be Gandhi.

Why is That ?”

shellshock30 replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 09:02:46

“He'll have ALL the troops home by the end of 2012 so calm down.....P­lus, lets here what the man has to say before making snap judgements.”
Courtney Love Kisses DJ Qualls, Goes To Strip Club

Courtney Love Kisses DJ Qualls, Goes To Strip Club

Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 18:20:24 in Entertainment

“DJ Qualls? He looks like an elf.”

JScott replied on Nov 30, 2009 at 02:39:34

“And Courtney looks kinda like Orly Taitz.”
Reese Witherspoon & Jake Gyllenhaal BREAK UP? They Say No (UPDATED)

Reese Witherspoon & Jake Gyllenhaal BREAK UP? They Say No (UPDATED)

Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 18:19:10 in Entertainment

“Whatever.”
Senate Report: Bin Laden Was 'Within Our Grasp' In 2001

Senate Report: Bin Laden Was 'Within Our Grasp' In 2001

Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 13:10:09 in World

“And it's important to report this news now WHY???”

rubinoff replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 13:59:51

“...unless we hear the truth, then we're all no more than 'chumps.'”

wired replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 13:13:55

“To back up the idea of sending more troops to Afghanistan, what else?”
Senate Opens Health Care Debate: Dem Coalition Fracturing Already

Senate Opens Health Care Debate: Dem Coalition Fracturing Already

Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 11:41:51 in Politics

“It is an embarrassing thing to know the world is watching as our "representatives" bicker, obstruct and delay.

I have given up. I have bigger fish to fry than deal with reps who don't listen and don't care. I am tired. My family is slowly slipping into the abyss that was brought to us by the Bush administration. I have mounting bills, deteriorating health, a deteriorating marriage, a child I can't provide for NOW and really don't see anything on the horizon that will stem the tide. As the holidays draw ever closer, I fear, like so many others, where my life is going. But the EMPLOYED, INSURED people in Washington continue this joke called government.

I see nothing in the 'news' or otherwide to give me hope. Just nothing.”

SonofLiberty1 replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 12:23:42

“I'm right there with you.

I don't have a job, my brother doesn't and sister-in-law doesn't. My Uncle doesn't (he is trying to start his own business) and my Aunt doesn't..t­hey used to work in NYC and Stamford.”

Tinsdale replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 12:09:40

“Our country needed a leader like Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Defying the moneyed interests, FDR strongly advocated for the common man, American families and the poor among us. Sadly, President Obama has proven to be no FDR.”

UpstateNY replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 11:51:10

“You are not alone! Many Americans are in the same position as you. They are being crushed by medical bills or have lost their health insurance when they lost their jobs and cannot afford to pay for private insurance.

And the "EMPLOYED, INSURED people in Washington" spend precious time adding pages and pages of junk into the bill - they have to start paying attention to the American people who are hurting!”
10,000 Albinos In Hiding After Killings In East Africa

10,000 Albinos In Hiding After Killings In East Africa

Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 07:38:30 in World

“Heartbreaking that people live in fear of losing their lives due to superstition. Infuriating that so much ignorance still exists in the world.”

Kuuba replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 07:45:15

“Superstition?
You should see religion, I did and left it.”
Demi Moore's Photoshopped W Cover: Was Her Body Replaced With A Model's? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Demi Moore's Photoshopped W Cover: Was Her Body Replaced With A Model's? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 18:09:12 in Style

“Exactly which is the crux of the issue of this photo.”
Demi Moore's Photoshopped W Cover: Was Her Body Replaced With A Model's? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Demi Moore's Photoshopped W Cover: Was Her Body Replaced With A Model's? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Commented Nov 28, 2009 at 18:08:28 in Style

“I agree the hips and waist look a little different. But the legs are identical which makes me think it is a copied photo. Just look at the pic and how the feet are positioned. Identical legs.”
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