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BainsBane

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121. I was thinking I'd hit you up first

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #78)

Thu Jul 17, 2014, 02:34 PM

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What is your annual family income? [View all] cali Jul 2014 OP

20,000 to 30,0000 CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #1

we're just over $100K annually (gross salary)... mike_c Jul 2014 #2

When food and fuel go up we just have to take it NightWatcher Jul 2014 #3

You know, I went to Burger King for lunch today. RoverSuswade Jul 2014 #85

I had the exact same thing and was horribly disappointed too NightWatcher Jul 2014 #91

I hadn't eaten at Burger King for a long time. RoverSuswade Jul 2014 #98

BK has really gone downhill in the burger department the last two years or so. Ikonoklast Jul 2014 #116

Of course people have got to eat KamaAina Jul 2014 #113

Between $55k and $70k, just me in the household. arcane1 Jul 2014 #4

Just under $100K ... oldhippie Jul 2014 #5

28k for family of 4 Puzzledtraveller Jul 2014 #6

Under 10k PowerToThePeople Jul 2014 #7

Just over 100K NutmegYankee Jul 2014 #8

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oh dear, so sorry I've offended your oh so delicate sensibliites. Need some smelling salts? cali Jul 2014 #12

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they're right in the thread. And isn't it interesting that you are the ONLY one cali Jul 2014 #39

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No problem. I would appreciate it if you would apologize for calling cali Jul 2014 #45

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lol. yes, I was brought up this way: cali Jul 2014 #122

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Don't feel bad. I too was taught by my parents littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #69

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I volunteer that information. littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #71

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thanks cali Jul 2014 #123

Reading skills GP6971 Jul 2014 #33

But why did you connect responses with individual screen names? nt pnwmom Jul 2014 #77

Why tacky? NutmegYankee Jul 2014 #29

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There have been countless threads polling incomes over the years. NutmegYankee Jul 2014 #40

Of course one can be a billionaire and have concern for food fuel prices, but it won't impact cali Jul 2014 #48

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Oh FFS, she asked for ranges, not specifics cyberswede Jul 2014 #43

This sort of poll is common on DU Cal Carpenter Jul 2014 #46

I did one several years ago and I can't remember why - TBF Jul 2014 #72

well, since nobody is posting actual tax returns it helps find trolls snooper2 Jul 2014 #63

Um...because wealthy people are trolls? brooklynite Jul 2014 #76

I fall in the "wealthy" catagory... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #80

One person, $40k-$55k tammywammy Jul 2014 #10

Good luck, Tammy! cali Jul 2014 #14

Hey, thanks! tammywammy Jul 2014 #18

Stowe is pretty. wonderful waterfall there. cali Jul 2014 #23

My description of what I saw via Burlington airport and Stowe. tammywammy Jul 2014 #55

During high school and college breaks GP6971 Jul 2014 #60

We drove up Mt Mansfield tammywammy Jul 2014 #65

I like Vermont, but miss the different nationalities from Maryland when I visit. yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #31

Except for Burlington, diversity is sadly lacking in Vermont cali Jul 2014 #38

What's the use of being progressive if you lack a rich diversity? yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #42

Seriously? You see no use in VT passing the strongest political donations laws in the Country? cali Jul 2014 #44

That is nice and all..... yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #50

uh, nothing to do with nice. trail blazing progressivism on vital issues. cali Jul 2014 #51

Vermont souns a lot like the Wisconsin I grew up in. Jackpine Radical Jul 2014 #57

Wife and I are retiring to VT. when we retire in a couple of years, IronGate Jul 2014 #58

It was noticable to us the lack of ethnic diversity tammywammy Jul 2014 #59

None taken. I wouldn't live in Stowe either. It's essentially Fairfield County CT cali Jul 2014 #119

Ohhh! Thanks for the recommendation. tammywammy Jul 2014 #120

Also a state with some of the least restrictive gun control laws... VScott Jul 2014 #81

I've always wanted to visit Vermont. Aerows Jul 2014 #112

Yes, that was noticable. tammywammy Jul 2014 #56

Just about $120,000 maddezmom Jul 2014 #11

I always count hirsute members of the family- be they two legged or four. cali Jul 2014 #13

:-) maddezmom Jul 2014 #16

Well, it is Arugula Latte Jul 2014 #15

25,00-40,000 for two adults and 100 pound dog. Scout Jul 2014 #17

Congrats on paying off that credit card debt. BillZBubb Jul 2014 #68

It varies quite a bit. Ron Obvious Jul 2014 #20

I try to buy my gas in Delaware to avoid Maryland taxes. Vattel Jul 2014 #21

What? yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #30

I live in MD and try to avoid the taxes here as well. I am 10 minutes from PA (no tax kelly1mm Jul 2014 #73

Just trying to save money. I don't have anything against taxes, Vattel Jul 2014 #145

it's okay jberryhill Jul 2014 #87

+1... one_voice Jul 2014 #146

Substantially over $200K. Chan790 Jul 2014 #22

you should use some of that money to snooper2 Jul 2014 #64

Between the wife and I, IronGate Jul 2014 #24

don't own a car, food/housing expense ratio is very low where we live (Brooklyn) nt geek tragedy Jul 2014 #25

One person, two incomes, $60,000 madville Jul 2014 #26

Mine's a little complex. laundry_queen Jul 2014 #27

That is a large spread from 150,000 to 200,000 yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #28

48 y/o single white male, college degree, under $30K WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jul 2014 #32

10K-25K range. Family of 4 Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #35

I am on Social Security, RebelOne Jul 2014 #36

I'm jealous. madamesilverspurs Jul 2014 #128

My net income is about $2,000 a month. scarletwoman Jul 2014 #37

26, unemployed and living with parents. conservaphobe Jul 2014 #53

Gross last year wS just over sdfernando Jul 2014 #54

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Under $10,000 and that including food stamps. jwirr Jul 2014 #62

About $180,000 for 2 people. Adsos Letter Jul 2014 #66

Depends how you look at it Prophet 451 Jul 2014 #67

I'm a 1% er...but I don't see "the price of food" as a major issue at any level. brooklynite Jul 2014 #75

It's a major issue for many. nt redqueen Jul 2014 #99

but surely you understand that it is a major issue for millions of your fellow Americans, yes? cali Jul 2014 #125

Great thread! Warren DeMontague Jul 2014 #78

I was thinking I'd hit you up first BainsBane Jul 2014 #121

Oddly enough, this gig doesn't pay nearly as well as one might think. Warren DeMontague Jul 2014 #130

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It can get hairy Warren DeMontague Jul 2014 #132

Senhor Testiculo could do with a Brazilian. BainsBane Jul 2014 #134

See, you found me out. Warren DeMontague Jul 2014 #138

Then explain how you let this happen? BainsBane Jul 2014 #139

Oooooooo. Warren DeMontague Jul 2014 #140

Another of the great injustices of the capitalist system. BainsBane Jul 2014 #133

Indeed, although I have it on good authority that "Ivan Testiculovitch", the Soviet Public Relations Warren DeMontague Jul 2014 #136

The issue is not income, but empathy. merrily Jul 2014 #79

+ a Brazilian! SammyWinstonJack Oct 2015 #148

This is the kind of poll where I wish DU gave you the option... Silent3 Jul 2014 #82

OTHER: None of your business. Beausoir Jul 2014 #83

+1 Number23 Jul 2014 #89

+1 LordGlenconner Jul 2014 #100

yes, Other nt steve2470 Jul 2014 #103

We were evicted from our hole in the ground; we had to go and live in a lake. nt Zorra Jul 2014 #84

You were lucky. geardaddy Oct 2015 #149

250-350k depending on the year taught_me_patience Jul 2014 #86

"It really doesn't feel like that much." Bonx Jul 2014 #110

Family of 4 Tree-Hugger Jul 2014 #88

The gap between SamKnause Jul 2014 #90

You need the option TBF Jul 2014 #92

This is where we are WCIL Jul 2014 #93

I finally got a new car last year TBF Jul 2014 #102

How did you get it in your head that this was an appropriate question anywhere? AngryAmish Jul 2014 #94

You don't ask complete strangers how much they make? Capt. Obvious Jul 2014 #95

It is between me, my wife, my accountant and Uncle Sam AngryAmish Jul 2014 #97

do you know how many polls like this have been posted over the years here? Many. cali Jul 2014 #124

You did not answer my question. AngryAmish Jul 2014 #126

Good luck getting an answer LordGlenconner Jul 2014 #135

I'm waiting for the poll on Social Security numbers BainsBane Jul 2014 #129

Since users' screen names can be identified in DU polls, MineralMan Jul 2014 #96

Deja vu to grade school BainsBane Jul 2014 #101

I don't usually respond because the topic depresses me steve2470 Jul 2014 #104

I know, my wife knows and our accountant knows tularetom Jul 2014 #105

+1 spinbaby Jul 2014 #115

Enough to not go hungry living in a box. Tetris_Iguana Jul 2014 #106

If the results weren't available by name, for all perpetuity, I'd be tempted to respond. lumberjack_jeff Jul 2014 #107

Remember One Grass Root begging to help DUers in need? She gave up here riderinthestorm Jul 2014 #109

Assuming people are being honest leftstreet Jul 2014 #114

Im not sure , waiting for my trust fund from uncle Bill Gates. SummerSnow Jul 2014 #108

I was promised in 1995 that if I forwarded an email to 20 people, Microsoft would send me Warren DeMontague Jul 2014 #142

38,000 American dollars per year, whether I need it or not KamaAina Jul 2014 #111

I think the lack of interest is because if people are in the getting by to doing well stage haele Jul 2014 #117

Food and fuel are two categories that some folks can MissB Jul 2014 #118

Well bluestateguy Jul 2014 #127

About three bucks, or not much more cpwm17 Jul 2014 #137

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$14,844.00 annually-SSDI Kaleva Jul 2014 #144

Where you live is as important as how much you make. Throd Jul 2014 #147