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In reply to the discussion: We're not oddballs or unrealistic nutjobs. [View all]NNN0LHI
(67,190 posts)11. I retired from an auto factory so I am not rich
My retirement is about $24,000 a year and dropping. My pension was reduced by about a $1000 this year. My property taxes went up $1200 this year.
I consider our 1500 square foot house a pretty nice place to live because we fixed it up and took care of it. Sure isn't no McMansion though.
Does that sound rich to you?
Don
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I know, but I don't think he's mentioning the million specifics? Merely a GENERAL CONCEPT that
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#5
Nope. You and I are the people we DO NOT mention regarding having to pay more taxes
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#12
I know, Don. People are living on the edge. Right wingers have destroyed this country.
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#25
I AGREE!!! And you're right. Opposers don't argue their position straight up. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#4
apparently, it's alright here to call someone defending the President 'morally bankrupt'
bigtree
Dec 2011
#7
If I as a gay man decided I could speak to all people based on the words of a few
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2011
#15