Wonderful. Given what was said, why would anyone want to be normal. Looks like a lot of brainwashing taking place. Ms. Goodman is one of the most insightful columnists I’ve read. A declaration of independence of thought and action for all.
Comment by Francis Torchio — December 7, 2008 @ 6:16 am
My 79 Plymouth duster is paid for. I live on Social Security
My apartment is subsidised by HUD and I buy all my clothes at Thrift town or Deseret Industries. So there!!!—Doug
Comment by Doug Rosbury — December 7, 2008 @ 6:49 am
So what you’re basically saying Doug, is that the rest of us get to pay your way as well… thanks for taking my tax dollars and being all smug about it to boot.
I like the quote.
Comment by Bandit a la mode — December 9, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
If he’s receiving social security it means he’s paid into the system.
Actually, Bandit a la mode, Doug is living off Social Security, so he’s already paid for the pittance he’s surviving on. Thrift store shopping is recycling clothing, which is living green, so Kudos to Doug!
Comment by Orphanannie — December 12, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
Must agree with Bandit… very insightful original comment, though. Although, I ride an electric bike I already paid for to work… and I live in an apartment…
Comment by Jeff Samardja — December 20, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
The mistake is in thinking that you work only for pay - and need money only to be a consumer. That is not life. Start by working at what you feel passionate about - and would like to do even if you were not paid. That then sets the other priorities - where to live and how much to spend on other things. “Work” is not something to be done just to have a “Life” endorsed by the Sunday supplements. Work is who you are.
well if you dont live by the quote doug then i guess your not normal. So who gives a shit about you. plus social security if fucked up so in all honesty its no longer your money after a certain amount of time. so yes we do pay for old men like you to live free.
I get a decent taxfree income, own a house (two soon), and do whatever i want all day long. i hate almost all the robots i see going to their pathetic jobs all day in there sad litle self-esteem builders (overpriced cars) so they can pay for their sad empty houses…hahahahahaha i love it!!!!
Comment by Attila Fawnridge — April 1, 2009 @ 9:47 am
TO NUMBER 12: I seriously doubt you are going to be SO independently wealthy that one day when you’re a shriveled up, dust farting old timer you won’t need social security. Go tell that shit to your grandmom.
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Wonderful. Given what was said, why would anyone want to be normal. Looks like a lot of brainwashing taking place. Ms. Goodman is one of the most insightful columnists I’ve read. A declaration of independence of thought and action for all.
My 79 Plymouth duster is paid for. I live on Social Security
My apartment is subsidised by HUD and I buy all my clothes at Thrift town or Deseret Industries. So there!!!—Doug
Well Said!
So what you’re basically saying Doug, is that the rest of us get to pay your way as well… thanks for taking my tax dollars and being all smug about it to boot.
I like the quote.
If he’s receiving social security it means he’s paid into the system.
Actually, Bandit a la mode, Doug is living off Social Security, so he’s already paid for the pittance he’s surviving on. Thrift store shopping is recycling clothing, which is living green, so Kudos to Doug!
Must agree with Bandit… very insightful original comment, though. Although, I ride an electric bike I already paid for to work… and I live in an apartment…
Car is paid off, 5-year home loan thanks to rock-bottom real estate prices, and not a slave to fashion. Live on half my net income.
Proud to be abnormal!
15 and still with my parents, still not living.
The mistake is in thinking that you work only for pay - and need money only to be a consumer. That is not life. Start by working at what you feel passionate about - and would like to do even if you were not paid. That then sets the other priorities - where to live and how much to spend on other things. “Work” is not something to be done just to have a “Life” endorsed by the Sunday supplements. Work is who you are.
What a bunch of jokers on this site. Puleeze people. Get over yourselves. You’re all in hock up to your eyeballs.
well if you dont live by the quote doug then i guess your not normal. So who gives a shit about you. plus social security if fucked up so in all honesty its no longer your money after a certain amount of time. so yes we do pay for old men like you to live free.
I get a decent taxfree income, own a house (two soon), and do whatever i want all day long. i hate almost all the robots i see going to their pathetic jobs all day in there sad litle self-esteem builders (overpriced cars) so they can pay for their sad empty houses…hahahahahaha i love it!!!!
TO NUMBER 12: I seriously doubt you are going to be SO independently wealthy that one day when you’re a shriveled up, dust farting old timer you won’t need social security. Go tell that shit to your grandmom.
What other choice do we have? Real choice of course, not just an idea!
There are better ways to live.