This story is like the ridiculous House Hunters show: he’s a stay at home dad who makes scented candles, she’s a beekeeper who sells artisanal honey, their budget is $1.3 million.
Or "Castle Impossible" where the couple is renovating, on a budget, the Chateau in France they inherited. They are "broke", meanwhile the budget for renovating is often $30,000 for a single room.
Does anyone follow Caleb Hammer? His show is called ‘financial audit’ I think but I just watch clips on social media. He just blasts people for their poor financial decisions and it makes me laugh. Sometimes it devolves into a Jerry springer-like show but it’s very amusing in clip form.
In the last few years I’ve been giving financial assistance directly to families in need, bypassing charities that have paid employees. Nothing against them, but I prefer to donate directly to the families.
There is a new school in our county, started by a church, funded completely by donations and free to the students. They are K-8 now, but they are growing. I like this idea for daycare too. Church based and less regulation (maybe not so many jab requirements).
This is exactly how things used to be handled before the federal govt started taxing all of us to provide charity for things they wanted to support. I would bet that it worked a lot better, much less waste, because it was within the same community.
Dr., you are on to something. There WAS a time in America when "charities" ruled, but then--for whatever reasons--were elbowed out of the way by big-government "feelers" (people who are always "feeling" things), after which the government turned around and starts hectoring taxpayers for being "uncaring." "No, hold on," we say, "we're the ones who were addressing the issue long before you came along; you said 'you' were taking over because 'we' were not good enough; 'you' take as much as 'you' want from our pockets, and then have the gall to accuse us?!"
I believe if the Catholic Church ha doubled down on their parochial school systems and drained the swamp of big expensive churches putting the nuins in charge of the budgets and prioritizing learning it would have moved the needle on education in this country. They did it right. Teach the basics, go iwhere the kids need it the most. They did a good job at it in the 60's and 70's until the scandals hit.
Years ago we donated food to a local, in-need family. We would get the name of a family from church and then we'd contact that family to find out what they liked to eat (this was before gift cards were the norm). We would do a massive shopping for them - mostly foods that could store well. We stopped when we realized we were dropping off food to people who drove nicer cars than us, had huge tv's in the living room, the kids were playing on the latest gaming system, and they all had on $100 sneakers. We wondered what the hell we were doing. Now we just drop off some gift cards at the church and tell them to distribute them as they see fit. It was disheartening to see the grifters we were "helping" who had more than we did.
This "type" comes with an attitude of ingratitude. I was told by one such that "You're not doing this for me; you're doing it for you, so you can feel good about yourself." I tested his theory and discovered that, no, I actually felt better about myself not dealing with him. However, as P.T. said, other suckers are being born by the minute to fill the gaps in coverage.
OTOH was this one fellow I helped for two days on building his "shack" to live in, off-the-grid, because he had very little means. I had to quit after two days because it was maddening to work with a man who was his own worst enemy. He complained about being poor, but insisted on CHARGING and getting Only the Ultimately Highest Quality/Price Materials for his shack. On top of that, he was a perfectionist, who would not accept the idea of "close enough" for work that was never going to be seen again. In two days time, we got perhaps four man-hours of work done.
Be that as it may. That is not the lesson here. Afterward, for WEEKS, every time I saw him, he would walk up to me to thank me, profusely, for my "help." It was quaint at first, but became embarrassing... to the point that I said to him, "You have thanked me already many times for my help; you don't need to thank me any more." to which he replied, "I just wanted to make sure I had thanked you ENOUGH." I've NEVER forgotten that. I wish-wish THAT could be MY norm too: NOT that "I already said 'Thank you' to you," but that I've thanked them sooo much, they--truly--know I am grateful.
The New York Slimes rag belongs in the 🗑️ and I will not shed a single tear for that ridiculous couple or any couple who doesn’t live within their means.
But that's STILL subsidizing the Times. I used to have a subscription to them and LOVED the crossword puzzles. One day I had had enough of the Times. Of course they turned me over to a retention specialist, who then asked me about holding on to the crossword puzzle subscription. After a pause I said that as much as I loved the puzzles, I didn't want a single penny to go to them.
Well, reflecting on my childhood in a rural Appalachian "holler" I'll say that my parents had far fewer bills. We had well water and a septic tank - so no sewage or water bill. For many years there was no cable TV bill. Of course, there was no internet or cell phone bill. Raised a lot of food in the garden too, so smaller grocery bills. I am thankful we had electricity bills LOL.
And I had a very happy childhood - fewer bills = better life?
I get the sentiment that we should only provide the support for people in actual economic need, whatever that means. But the reality is the means testing usually creates a bureaucracy that consumes more money than benefits are giving out. If we just say everybody's entitled to some child care assistance say through the public school system that already exists, then those that are truly wealthy and fortunate won't even bother taking advantage of it because it's just so common. And even if they did who cares? They paid for it most likely in their taxes.
Within our church we help people, but not to maintain extravagant lifestyles. We expect them to make sacrifices to their budget to get it under control, assist them with job skills if needed, or with education to get a better job, but it's not at expensive universities. They will get some food items from a store stocked with basics, and other items can be purchased at a supermarket.
Volunteers monitor and work with them closely, and it's meant to not be a long term solution, but a way to help them help themselves. We do encourage people to take advantage of family members and government programs for assistance where possible.
If this level of scrutiny was done by paid Govt workers with a pension, then you're correct. There are too many people out there with entitlement mentalities, and in reality they need to sink or swim as a result of their own choices that got them there.
I learned to fix cars (an investment in myself and to finances). I drive 20-25 year old cars. My wife has a 15 year old car, and a long as I can keep ahead of repairs and she feels safe while still looking good, she'll continue to be happy with it. We can't afford a new car. But I've saved thousands by doing my own repairs. It allows us to fix up our house (also many times done by me.) I am considering learning to paint my cars. Heh.
$1.3 mil house is SF? Gotta be either the sunset district or Portola in which case you do need a car to go anywhere unless you have all day to spend on muni. Also a 1.3mil house anywhere else wouldn’t have parking. No way they’re parking those sweet rides on the street.
Heh, reminds me of a story. When our daughter was kindergarten age, we wanted to send her to the Spanish immersion public school with in walking distance. My wife was Mexican after all. (Forget the politics of why they have SI public schools in the first place) anyhow…it’s complicated, but basically if want to choose a particular school rather than have one assigned you have to go into a lottery. Our daughter did not win the lottery and instead was assigned a school in Japantown, on the other side of Market St. crossing Market St during the morning rush hour is like crossing the Nile. Being who I am, I went to a school board meeting (that’s another story) with one simple question to ask, why can’t my daughter go to the school that we can walk to? And this jabba the hut looking creature, Jill Wynns was her name, airly replied, “parents in SF are used to driving their kids across town for school and play dates.” Final answer. She ended up at a lovely Catholic school that we could also walk to.
Democrats measure "Success!"--the same way they measure "Science!"--by "how much money has been spewed in the direction?" (Answer: "Not enough yet.")
Conservatives (I do not say Republicans 𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤) measure "Success!"--the same way they measure "Science!"--by the formula "Positives minus Negatives, the difference divided by the Expenditures" and ask whether the result is a Big number or a ᵗᶦⁿʸ number.
Programs with ᵗᶦⁿʸ numbers are subject to ⓔ🅂ⓟ🄴ⓒ🄸ⓐ🄻 criticism.
If Democrats were a corporation, they'd be bankrupt within a month because their leadership insists on "spending on things that are not working" BECAUSE "...they're not working!" but "THEY SHOULD HAVE!!"
Imagine SpaceX insisting the way to compete with NASA is to "point the rockets the opposite direction." Or Starbucks stubbornly insisting, "No, customers will eventually get used to the idea of replacing coffee with tea made of fermented gnu dung." Or... no, YOU try it: it's fun! Most of us don't start our own companies with our great ideas because we're afraid they will not work. Instead, imagine that you have been given the keys to Scrooge McDuck's vault, and then pick a company you admire, assume you're in charge, and then figure out how to empty the vault and bankrupt the company in record-setting time. Getting good at it? Consider applying at Democrat headquarters.
This story is like the ridiculous House Hunters show: he’s a stay at home dad who makes scented candles, she’s a beekeeper who sells artisanal honey, their budget is $1.3 million.
😂😂😂
Or "Castle Impossible" where the couple is renovating, on a budget, the Chateau in France they inherited. They are "broke", meanwhile the budget for renovating is often $30,000 for a single room.
I think I'd like to be "broke".
😂 It gets me every episode!
Does anyone follow Caleb Hammer? His show is called ‘financial audit’ I think but I just watch clips on social media. He just blasts people for their poor financial decisions and it makes me laugh. Sometimes it devolves into a Jerry springer-like show but it’s very amusing in clip form.
Here is one, haven’t watched it, hope it’s a good one. https://www.instagram.com/reel/De8ax9VqL18/?xtok=dG94ODcwMDA2N2Jz
But in Cally, $1.3 mil buys you a two car garage and a dog house.
I posted this above. It’s sadly hilarious.
https://youtu.be/mrMunV4y39I?is=CadNnLmAmBqNryp5
I bet they go to a really expensive, private therapist to process the shame they feel. It’s tough out there.
Taxpayer funded anything is more expensive than the alternative, whatever it is. Just stop.
Speaking of stopping why live in SF. Used to be a nice city. Now it has poop maps, and needs them.
They could live in Japan…just a thought.
Our town is very expensive to live in, you might say poverty with a view, yet people stay. And whine and complain.
On another note, maybe if Americans were better educated corporations wouldn’t have to hire foreigners.
Does SF really have poop maps? Tell me its not so, lol.
Sorry; it's true. 🫤
Wow, left me speechless. Fecal maps. So it has come to this.
In the last few years I’ve been giving financial assistance directly to families in need, bypassing charities that have paid employees. Nothing against them, but I prefer to donate directly to the families.
There is a new school in our county, started by a church, funded completely by donations and free to the students. They are K-8 now, but they are growing. I like this idea for daycare too. Church based and less regulation (maybe not so many jab requirements).
This is exactly how things used to be handled before the federal govt started taxing all of us to provide charity for things they wanted to support. I would bet that it worked a lot better, much less waste, because it was within the same community.
Dr., you are on to something. There WAS a time in America when "charities" ruled, but then--for whatever reasons--were elbowed out of the way by big-government "feelers" (people who are always "feeling" things), after which the government turned around and starts hectoring taxpayers for being "uncaring." "No, hold on," we say, "we're the ones who were addressing the issue long before you came along; you said 'you' were taking over because 'we' were not good enough; 'you' take as much as 'you' want from our pockets, and then have the gall to accuse us?!"
Given the research concerning vaccine shedding, and God's will, my hope would be for zero vaccination requirements!
I believe if the Catholic Church ha doubled down on their parochial school systems and drained the swamp of big expensive churches putting the nuins in charge of the budgets and prioritizing learning it would have moved the needle on education in this country. They did it right. Teach the basics, go iwhere the kids need it the most. They did a good job at it in the 60's and 70's until the scandals hit.
And now they make money importing poor immigrants to our country and give us the bill to support them.
Years ago we donated food to a local, in-need family. We would get the name of a family from church and then we'd contact that family to find out what they liked to eat (this was before gift cards were the norm). We would do a massive shopping for them - mostly foods that could store well. We stopped when we realized we were dropping off food to people who drove nicer cars than us, had huge tv's in the living room, the kids were playing on the latest gaming system, and they all had on $100 sneakers. We wondered what the hell we were doing. Now we just drop off some gift cards at the church and tell them to distribute them as they see fit. It was disheartening to see the grifters we were "helping" who had more than we did.
This "type" comes with an attitude of ingratitude. I was told by one such that "You're not doing this for me; you're doing it for you, so you can feel good about yourself." I tested his theory and discovered that, no, I actually felt better about myself not dealing with him. However, as P.T. said, other suckers are being born by the minute to fill the gaps in coverage.
OTOH was this one fellow I helped for two days on building his "shack" to live in, off-the-grid, because he had very little means. I had to quit after two days because it was maddening to work with a man who was his own worst enemy. He complained about being poor, but insisted on CHARGING and getting Only the Ultimately Highest Quality/Price Materials for his shack. On top of that, he was a perfectionist, who would not accept the idea of "close enough" for work that was never going to be seen again. In two days time, we got perhaps four man-hours of work done.
Be that as it may. That is not the lesson here. Afterward, for WEEKS, every time I saw him, he would walk up to me to thank me, profusely, for my "help." It was quaint at first, but became embarrassing... to the point that I said to him, "You have thanked me already many times for my help; you don't need to thank me any more." to which he replied, "I just wanted to make sure I had thanked you ENOUGH." I've NEVER forgotten that. I wish-wish THAT could be MY norm too: NOT that "I already said 'Thank you' to you," but that I've thanked them sooo much, they--truly--know I am grateful.
The New York Slimes rag belongs in the 🗑️ and I will not shed a single tear for that ridiculous couple or any couple who doesn’t live within their means.
I do one better. I wipe my ass with it.
🤣😂
But that's STILL subsidizing the Times. I used to have a subscription to them and LOVED the crossword puzzles. One day I had had enough of the Times. Of course they turned me over to a retention specialist, who then asked me about holding on to the crossword puzzle subscription. After a pause I said that as much as I loved the puzzles, I didn't want a single penny to go to them.
Hi.....could you spare $30 for Starbucks?
Well, reflecting on my childhood in a rural Appalachian "holler" I'll say that my parents had far fewer bills. We had well water and a septic tank - so no sewage or water bill. For many years there was no cable TV bill. Of course, there was no internet or cell phone bill. Raised a lot of food in the garden too, so smaller grocery bills. I am thankful we had electricity bills LOL.
And I had a very happy childhood - fewer bills = better life?
We kinda live like that now! Loving it!!!
Awesome! I forgot to add that Mother Nature was the *free* daycare center :-)
I get the sentiment that we should only provide the support for people in actual economic need, whatever that means. But the reality is the means testing usually creates a bureaucracy that consumes more money than benefits are giving out. If we just say everybody's entitled to some child care assistance say through the public school system that already exists, then those that are truly wealthy and fortunate won't even bother taking advantage of it because it's just so common. And even if they did who cares? They paid for it most likely in their taxes.
Within our church we help people, but not to maintain extravagant lifestyles. We expect them to make sacrifices to their budget to get it under control, assist them with job skills if needed, or with education to get a better job, but it's not at expensive universities. They will get some food items from a store stocked with basics, and other items can be purchased at a supermarket.
Volunteers monitor and work with them closely, and it's meant to not be a long term solution, but a way to help them help themselves. We do encourage people to take advantage of family members and government programs for assistance where possible.
If this level of scrutiny was done by paid Govt workers with a pension, then you're correct. There are too many people out there with entitlement mentalities, and in reality they need to sink or swim as a result of their own choices that got them there.
I learned to fix cars (an investment in myself and to finances). I drive 20-25 year old cars. My wife has a 15 year old car, and a long as I can keep ahead of repairs and she feels safe while still looking good, she'll continue to be happy with it. We can't afford a new car. But I've saved thousands by doing my own repairs. It allows us to fix up our house (also many times done by me.) I am considering learning to paint my cars. Heh.
Others can similarly invest in themselves.
Thanks for a tongue-in-cheek civics lesson in city government FAILURE, Jenna. Love it.
(Every one of those memes were worth the price of admission.)
:)
". . . the rest of us aren’t waiting for someone else to pick up the tab." I am. Been waiting for decades.
I have no issues with helping those in need... as long as it's optional and I get to define what "need" means. A.k.a. charity.
$1.3 mil house is SF? Gotta be either the sunset district or Portola in which case you do need a car to go anywhere unless you have all day to spend on muni. Also a 1.3mil house anywhere else wouldn’t have parking. No way they’re parking those sweet rides on the street.
Heh, reminds me of a story. When our daughter was kindergarten age, we wanted to send her to the Spanish immersion public school with in walking distance. My wife was Mexican after all. (Forget the politics of why they have SI public schools in the first place) anyhow…it’s complicated, but basically if want to choose a particular school rather than have one assigned you have to go into a lottery. Our daughter did not win the lottery and instead was assigned a school in Japantown, on the other side of Market St. crossing Market St during the morning rush hour is like crossing the Nile. Being who I am, I went to a school board meeting (that’s another story) with one simple question to ask, why can’t my daughter go to the school that we can walk to? And this jabba the hut looking creature, Jill Wynns was her name, airly replied, “parents in SF are used to driving their kids across town for school and play dates.” Final answer. She ended up at a lovely Catholic school that we could also walk to.
I’m flabbergasted that anyone would read about these two morons and feel anything but contempt.
That great philosopher, Mr. T, used to advise, "Pity the fool!"
Democrats measure "Success!"--the same way they measure "Science!"--by "how much money has been spewed in the direction?" (Answer: "Not enough yet.")
Conservatives (I do not say Republicans 𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤) measure "Success!"--the same way they measure "Science!"--by the formula "Positives minus Negatives, the difference divided by the Expenditures" and ask whether the result is a Big number or a ᵗᶦⁿʸ number.
Programs with ᵗᶦⁿʸ numbers are subject to ⓔ🅂ⓟ🄴ⓒ🄸ⓐ🄻 criticism.
If Democrats were a corporation, they'd be bankrupt within a month because their leadership insists on "spending on things that are not working" BECAUSE "...they're not working!" but "THEY SHOULD HAVE!!"
Imagine SpaceX insisting the way to compete with NASA is to "point the rockets the opposite direction." Or Starbucks stubbornly insisting, "No, customers will eventually get used to the idea of replacing coffee with tea made of fermented gnu dung." Or... no, YOU try it: it's fun! Most of us don't start our own companies with our great ideas because we're afraid they will not work. Instead, imagine that you have been given the keys to Scrooge McDuck's vault, and then pick a company you admire, assume you're in charge, and then figure out how to empty the vault and bankrupt the company in record-setting time. Getting good at it? Consider applying at Democrat headquarters.
Reminds me of…when I see the guy panhandling on the corner with his dog and a cigarette I think he’s got more expendable income than I do.
And tattoos and hair dye...
Victim hood is a big deal nowadays, we are all victims of something during our lifetimes. How we deal with it is the measure of our success in life.