Posts by tatjanaturtle

Original Post by floggingsully:

Original Post by tatjanaturtle:

There is no law that states we have to pay taxes...none...money is being taken from those who earn it legally.

There's no law saying we have to pay taxes? really? so everyone is just paying taxes for fun?  If there is no law saying you have to, and you don't want to, why don't you stop? 

None, there is no law.  If you can find it please send it to me, I'll give you my e-mail address.  I'm very serious, if you do find it let me know. 

PG - I actually value a lot.  You don't know me so it's hard for me to give you everything without you seeing my actions.  I do donate to the local fire and police squads every year, and I have done my share in filling the pot holes on my street.  I value the community that does that.

Also, I let a homeless man live with me when he was on hard times, I donate to local and national charities. I volunteer at a local shelter many times a year.  I'd rather give my time than my money if I can...but sometimes, money is needed and in those instances I give.

I'm having a hard time articulating myself here, so I'm going to bow out, but if I can compile a list a bit later after work, I'll try and get my thoughts out in a coherent fashion. :)

...and it's Tatjana....with a J, not a Y. :)

Original Post by nomoreexcuses:

Original Post by tatjanaturtle:

Original Post by nomoreexcuses:

you're going to pay on the front end or on the back end - so you choose

pay for treatment

pay for prisons, police, courts, and higher prices due to theft.

which is better, in your opinion?

Oh it all pisses me off.

I'd chose not to pay for any of it......I don't enjoy living in a socialist country...I don't think any of us should pay for it....they're sucking us dry of any money any of us has left...and now they're going to pull more out of me?  Awesome. 

wow.

ok - well, at least you're consistent.

i DO like to be able to call the police, and the fire department.  Eh, I think it should be a volunteer service if there is one.

i DO like to have criminals locked up.  Why?  I don't like paying for them...and they're going to get back on the street within 30 years depending on the crime anyway.

i DO like driving on nice roads without having to pay a toll every 2 miles. You must not live in Mass.....the roads are HORRIBLE...and I've not seen a road crew since spring of last year....

i DO like having a military that can defend the country (and i wish that is what it were being used for, rather than invading and occupying other countries) I disagree here.

i DO like the public schools that my daughter has attended as I would be unable to afford a private school for her -- i'd put her up against any kid from india or korea or china.  I also disagree with public school systems...I believe in home schooling.

i Don't mind paying my fair share for these things - it's called Civilization.  Our ideas of civilization are different.....that's all...just different.  Ever read Ishmael...or any of those series?

i would be willing to pay for a health care system that focuses on prevention and outcomes in order to lower the costs for everyone, including for mental health, which is really no different than other health, it's just less well understood that you don't consciously control your serotonin, GABA and dopamine levels, etc. I agree with preventative medicine and help.

i DO mind paying a higher percentage of my income in taxes than hedge fund managers, corporations and other elites do -- they benefit from all of the above "socialist" services, and they definitely want to do business in the United States and profit here, but don't want to pay their share.  that makes them leeches.  There is no law that states we have to pay taxes...none...money is being taken from those who earn it legally.

 

I didn't know how to change the colors of my answers other than to bold them, so I mean no disrespect with the bolding of my  answers...I wish there was a way to turn them blue or something. :)  Just my opinion...just my two cents...don't let it upset if you don't agree....that's all...just an opinion. :)

 

 

 

Original Post by nomoreexcuses:

you're going to pay on the front end or on the back end - so you choose

pay for treatment

pay for prisons, police, courts, and higher prices due to theft.

which is better, in your opinion?

Oh it all pisses me off.

I'd chose not to pay for any of it......I don't enjoy living in a socialist country...I don't think any of us should pay for it....they're sucking us dry of any money any of us has left...and now they're going to pull more out of me?  Awesome. 

I don't see why I should have to pay for someone to heal themselves, when, they most likely don't want help in the first place.

It's not my responsibility..

However, I do take responsibility to educate myself on addictions and take steps to prevent myself from becoming addicted in the first place. 

We're saving for..... A HOUSE!!!! :)

We have our budget all set up with an Excel spreadsheet.  We save all our receipts and make sure we stick within our very strict budget.  We anticipate as long as we keep this up...we'll have $30,000 to put down as a payment in four years! woooo!

...also....another english bulldog....so, it's kind of a 2fer...I want them both but have to have one before I can get the other one! :)  Good luck everyone!!! 

Saving can be difficult, but it's SO worth it!

Original Post by agana:

Word.   My scale moved up several pounds and I am really not bothered by it.  I know it will start moving right back down after a few days.  I had a great time with my family eating and drinking and being merry.  Why would I want to give that up?

Same here!!

Basically they're the same: http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/2007/02/d iffernece_betw.html

If you want to talk, message me...my brother is bulemic, I know it's not the same exact thing, but dealing with an eating disorder is very difficult both emotionally and physically.

I should also mention he was anorexic for about 2 years maybe 9ish years ago...the restriction pushed him into bulemia.  He's been dealing with eating disorders for amost a decade now.

Thank you!!  That was awesome!   I felt even, compelled to post this to my fb with this reply:

Original Post by amethystgirl:

First guess - you're not wearing the right shoes.

Second guess - you aren't warming up before you start running (that's not static stretching, but actually warming up (loosening) your muscles.

Are you following a plan, like Couch to 5k (C25K)? If not, that might help.

My thoughts exactly!  My first guess was amethyst's guess..it was immediately the first thing that popped into my head.

I suggest going to a running store and having them help you find the ideal shoe for you.  Good luck!

I use Country Kitchen light oatmeal, but they also have a light italian and also a light wheat.  They're very good, I don't think they taste funny, the slices are smaller than most other bread, but it fills me up!

Original Post by pavlovcat:

This is so confusing.  And that's all I have to say about that.

And by the way, did that woman on the beach pause to think that maybe, just maybe, those starfish WANTED to be on the beach?  Maybe they were going for a nice tan - trying to get their vitamin D up?  Or perhaps she was thwarting the next stage in evolution.  If she'd just been patient and watched, one of them may have sprouted an opposable thumb and hitchhiked its way to the nearest tiki bar.  Selfish, selfish girl.

Rock on...I'm more of a that girl myself, but certainly see this side of it.

Congratulations!!!  Good for you! :)

Oh...and CONGRATUATIONS!!! :)

We go to our local Asian Market an but a package...and I'm talking a package that will last us for a couple of weeks (two of us) for less than 5.00, now, the calorie in that is 350 per...I think they're rice noodles, but if you browse the market, you can find noodles for a lot less calories than those, but the prices are typically less than our local grand super market...a lot less.  Just an avenue to pursue.