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Trying not to feel heartless, but…
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:20 am
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:20 am
Why during and after a tragedy are there floods of people, agencies, groups, etc. needing a big, massive handout?
Do the huge amount of taxes I’ve been paying not go towards these rescue efforts by authorities? Do the individuals hurt by a natural disaster not have insurance? Does the death of a loved one set a family back to the point I have to financially help them? Do they not have life insurance?
Sorry, but if we’re not ‘all in this together’ when it’s time to minimize risks then why do we need to be ‘all in this together’ when contingencies happen?
I will still help people because of guilt and caring but I truly despise insurance companies of any kind and feel like they get off the hook and suck arse when they are needed the most. Also you can’t prevent everything, but people that take max risks in life and just expect everyone else to step up when things don’t go their way give me the red arse as well.
Rant over.
Do the huge amount of taxes I’ve been paying not go towards these rescue efforts by authorities? Do the individuals hurt by a natural disaster not have insurance? Does the death of a loved one set a family back to the point I have to financially help them? Do they not have life insurance?
Sorry, but if we’re not ‘all in this together’ when it’s time to minimize risks then why do we need to be ‘all in this together’ when contingencies happen?
I will still help people because of guilt and caring but I truly despise insurance companies of any kind and feel like they get off the hook and suck arse when they are needed the most. Also you can’t prevent everything, but people that take max risks in life and just expect everyone else to step up when things don’t go their way give me the red arse as well.
Rant over.
This post was edited on 5/4/24 at 7:25 am
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Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:21 am to BabyTac
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Do the huge amount of taxes I’ve been paying
OK, big shot
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:21 am to BabyTac
You’ve come to the right place to air your grievances.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:22 am to BabyTac
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Do the huge amount of taxes I’ve been paying not go towards these rescue efforts by authorities?
No, that goes to welfare, foreign wars and the cost of bringing unlimited numbers of illegal aliens into the country sunshine.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:31 am to BabyTac
It’s simple, don’t donate
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:33 am to BabyTac
Didn’t you get a refund?
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:34 am to BabyTac
Louisiana is up near the top of states with emergencies requiring enormous amounts of federal aid.
I wouldn’t expect much agreement here.
I wouldn’t expect much agreement here.
This post was edited on 5/4/24 at 7:35 am
Posted on 5/4/24 at 7:40 am to BabyTac
Sounds like you’ve never had to go through it. I had hurricane put hole in our roof, blow down fence, etc. although not catastrophic loss, enough to really put some stress on you. Insurance still does not give you everything you need. If you make too much money, not getting crap from govt except maybe a tax extension. And if you don’t have savings then it can put you in a bind. I’m not one to hold my hand out but I can see how easily it could be devastating for some people…. I’m also not donating either though
This post was edited on 5/4/24 at 7:41 am
Posted on 5/4/24 at 8:05 am to BabyTac
Don't you know the OT reserves all of its best advice for tipping and car negotiating threads? Geez man.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 8:16 am to BabyTac
I kind of know what you mean. Remember after the 2016 flood, how there was all this federal money and all these donations and programs? Does anyone here know where it went or anyone who was helped?
Posted on 5/4/24 at 8:35 am to Rick9Plus
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all these donations and programs
Red Cross executives all got new Bentleys.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 8:35 am to BabyTac
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Trying not to feel heartless, but…
try harder!
Posted on 5/4/24 at 9:02 am to BabyTac
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Sorry, but if we’re not ‘all in this together’ when it’s time to minimize risks then why do we need to be ‘all in this together’ when contingencies happen?
This. Americans have a huge problem with wants vs. needs. Social media has ramped this up x1000.
For example, the "housing crisis" is not really a thing, imo. People just want to start off where their parents are now. First-time home buyers "need" solid counters and hardwood floors.
Point being, we have "keeping up with the Joneses" on steroids coupled with a pitiful education in finances. Something our schools do very poorly.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 9:10 am to genuineLSUtiger
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No, that goes to welfare, foreign wars and the cost of bringing unlimited numbers of illegal aliens into the country sunshine.
…and I haven’t even received as much as a Christmas card thanking me.
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