LuckyMcSwervy

I always wonder how much of a reality this really is. I have spent my life working with disabled (and very poor) people and have never actually heard this sentiment expressed. Even the people I work with have been pretty able to figure out that this is coming out an overall net negative financially. That isn't to say they don't use government benefits, only that I've never heard them to express it as a motivation to have children. I've had it said to my face when I work in a court office. Someone was filling out an application for a public defender and claiming they were indigent. I remember this woman being about 18 years old and already having 3 children and she was ready to pop with her 4th at the time. She pulled up in front of the municipal court in a late model Mercedes and parked right in front of my window as these idiots always seemed to do. She lived in the city's disgusting public housing with a bunch of other people in the apartment. I don't remember what the monthly dollar amount guidelines were at the time (this was about 1992) but this ignoramus said to me that she was having the baby and didn't abort because she "heard" there was a cap on welfare up with regards to how many kids you could get covered and the extra $300 (or whatever the amount was at the time) would help PAY HER FUCKING FINES she had all over the county (shoplifting, assault, etc.). I denied her the public defender based on the information she provided, the car she pulled up in was registered to her (had to be an $80K car at the time), how many people lived in the house vs. her stated monthly expenses. Guess what? My judge changed my decision because he said she was black and would start crying racism to our mayor, and the judge was up for reappointment. Whatever. Also, there were many older women who would take in foster kids for the monthly benefits. These woman I saw were always dressed to the nines with hair/nails/makeup/clothing/handbags/shoes always perfect. The kids were all nappy and smelly. This one bitch had the nerve to say in open court she takes the kids in for the money. She was there on a truancy case because one of the kids never went to school and she didn't really give a flying eff. I personally called my DYFS contact on a couple of them more than once. What happens? Not a damn thing. I was so happy when I left dealing with the public at the court house and went to statewide administration, away from the general public's sideshows. BTW - Idiot #1 has 2 kids were always in jail and 1 was recently gunned down in Atlantic City over drug gang bullshit. Shocking. Always be kinder than you feel.

Oh man, sounds nice!! Sightseeing and possible scuba diving is awesome!! Dare I ask what dishes the Tequila Dinner consists of? Always be kinder than you feel.

Always be kinder than you feel.

Holy heck... I never saw the thread (used ta be Nightjumps) Good to know someone who never met me thought I was hot ten years ago. I think we have a TPIWWOP moment!! Always be kinder than you feel.

Sounds nice but you said the Q word!! Something I learned long, long ago was to never say the Q word you need it to be Q! I'm the daughter, sister, and xW of police officers all in the same town, and also was a deputy court administrator back in the day (same town). You never say the Q word when planning on meet ups, sneaking home for dinner breaks, meeting up for lunch, stopping in to family parties/BBQs, planning vacations or time off (when xH was in the detective bureau - couldn't leave a hot case), going out shopping (shopping was more for me when I was on call for warrants, jail commitments, etc.). I hope you have a NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE day!! Always be kinder than you feel.

While this may be true, EVERYBODY I have talked to agree that it would be a bad ass DZ home. It wouldnt be the ugliest thing at most dropzones either. I do plan on living in it full time for a long time. So powering the batteries with solar is a good idea. I plan on also having a generator and RV hookups installed. Can I please be extremely nosey and ask how old you are now? LOL yes. I'm 18. But I have also been on dropzones all my life so the importance of my age is beyond me. I asked because I thought you had that youthful, don't take that "you can't do it" enthusiasm. Planning on living in a converted school bus for a long time now seems, at least to me, a lot more understandable since you're young. Maybe your outlook will change if you ever meet a nice young lady and want to settle down conventionally. For now, it seems like you want to take the world by the balls. Good for you. Good luck. Always be kinder than you feel.

Holy hell this is an old one!! Wonder what you searched to find it? Always be kinder than you feel.

Are you asking me on a date? Sure. For the record, I don't ask out guys. We're perfect for each other, neither do I. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Hope you have a great holiday.

Are you asking me on a date? Sure. For the record, I don't ask out guys. Oh, we learned something new about you today. Always be kinder than you feel.

Are you asking me on a date? Sure. For the record, I don't ask out guys. We're perfect for each other, neither do I. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Always be kinder than you feel.

Are you asking me on a date? Sure. For the record, I don't ask out guys. Always be kinder than you feel.

Awww... I remember those days. My in-laws got on my last nerve but I loved them do death. I truly miss them and their family get togethers. Always be kinder than you feel.

Oh niceeeeee!! Heading to Hollywood, by chance?? Wasn't planning on it... yet. If I head down last minute I'll shoot you a message.

Oh niceeeeee!! Heading to Hollywood, by chance?? Always be kinder than you feel.

I had a cat that used to do that. I found out it was something about his nocturnal hunting urges. Probably hunting for nookie. Probably. He liked to lick his spiny little lipstick. His name was McGarrett. Steve McGarrett. ETA: My xH nicknamed him Schmeckel since he did it so much. Always be kinder than you feel.

Thanks.

I had a cat that used to do that. I found out it was something about his nocturnal hunting urges. Always be kinder than you feel.

you say that like it's a bad thing. It's definitely a good thing but from what I've heard about when they deflate worried me TTYTT. Always be kinder than you feel.

They were psychics? ??? Sparky I'm sorry I was being a smacker. Your date is listed as the year 2000 when the tragedy occurred in 2001. I had to go back and correct mine. I had it as 09-11-2011. Bad joke attempt. Sorry!! Always be kinder than you feel.

They were psychics? Always be kinder than you feel.

I'd Rather Be Waterboarding Always be kinder than you feel.

I like all of your plans but especially Friday's!! Always be kinder than you feel.

Reminds me I need to change my text ringtone back to something that makes me laugh. Always be kinder than you feel.

While this may be true, EVERYBODY I have talked to agree that it would be a bad ass DZ home. It wouldnt be the ugliest thing at most dropzones either. I do plan on living in it full time for a long time. So powering the batteries with solar is a good idea. I plan on also having a generator and RV hookups installed. Can I please be extremely nosey and ask how old you are now? Always be kinder than you feel.

I think if you look at the thread about pranks in S & T, you'll see someone post who was hurt by someone else. It wasn't a prank but it gives a look into what the aftermath may be if there's a problem upstairs. Just some food for thought. Always be kinder than you feel.