Feel better, Mr. Kaczynski? It always feels better when you write it down, doesn't it?

Some nice stuff in there; keep workin' it. Use more cheek, less tongue.

We have a novel solution for this here. Grocery stores put products which are (almost) over their date of sale on sale. If they're not sold the day before they go bad, they're distributed to a 'food bank'. Here, those in need for food are able to pick up a package so they can at least eat.

Its pretty simple. You need to throw some kind of fuel in the body so that it functions. If you don't do this, you get weak, and you die. By giving people food which would otherwise have been tossed away you make society more efficient.

And all the things related to economy nobody has still explained why banks are allowed to only have 9% (or even less) of the money they have in liquide form, and are allowed to lend money to customers which they don't have themselves. Study how this started and you will find out this society is sooner or later doomed because the **** has to hit the fan some time. Plus, we pay our tax one way and the other: income tax and sale tax, and inflation.

Edit: holy **** this forum doesn't even allow to use some kind of regular expression...

I have no particular disagreement with any of the previous couple of posts. (well, excluding geneven )...

One quick question though Tex... this "bridge" system of yours to aid from one job to the next - isn't that supposed to be "unemployment"?? I don't mean unemployment as in - no job.. but unemployment as in, the check you file for the state and they base your income off how much you made at the job; and they only require you send two resume's out a week. I was on this for the 6 months I was without a job in the Navy.. the unemployment check was how I paid the bills, and the CC was used for Food, Gas, etc.

The only time you don't get unemployment is if you quit your job, AFAIK... so if you put yourself into that position.. that's your fault.. but if you're fired - there is at least SOME kind of assistance there that isn't "government" assistance.. it's a state thing. Unless that Ion Storm is affecting me again =-\.

Unemployment doesn't cut it. And yes, I collected it when I've been laid off (not fired). It's a pittance, and not enough to support a family for 9 months.

I think you'd be better off not assuming so much about what others write.

Point completely missed. But at least you're consistent with the usual abject sarcasm.

That the best you can come up with?

Thank you, peanut gallery.

Now, now, now. I was just attempting some friendly payback for a unab0mber comment I received from you. The second reason I responded was because I enjoyed what you wrote. You seem to be addressing the issue as a fairness/happiness optimization problem. Which it is IMO. And I encourage you to keep developing your ideas at all levels. I was not trying to be condescending, nor am I now, so sorry for any misunderstanding. You go girl.

I didn't say it was adequate Tex.. just wanted to make sure that that was what you were getting at. If unemployment was raised to being an adequate amount, wouldn't that cover your bridge?

Obviously I know Unemployment sucks pay wise.. considering I had to use the credit card for food . The best I could get out of my unemployment was a car payment, the CC payment, and something else. If we'd had rent on top of that; we probably couldn't have done it. (they don't let you pay bills with credit )

Sorry for blowing a gasket. I had received distressing news about a job I wanted.

That sucks man... keep the spirits high; someone of your caliber is bound to land something good.