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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:42 AM Original message |
# 1 thing to start doing today, STOP SHOPPING!!! |
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Krupskaya (689 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
1. Have to find a job, first.... |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
36. yeah i hear that! |
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Serial Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:47 PM Response to Reply #36 |
49. Oh, I am so sorry! |
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Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 06:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
58. Nearly Two Years Here |
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TexasChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 07:16 PM Response to Reply #58 |
63. 2 years for me too! And no relief in sight! It's only going to get worse! |
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displacedtexan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
2. Absolutely! |
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Sara Beverley (989 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:53 AM Response to Reply #2 |
31. I said this on another thread. No Christmas shopping and will try to |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
3. i stopped along time ago |
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meti57b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:48 AM Response to Original message |
4. I agree with the stop-shopping part .... BUT our massive deficit ... |
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telamachus (279 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:12 AM Response to Reply #4 |
17. There are many ways to save money |
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ilovenicepeople (883 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 03:22 PM Response to Reply #17 |
56. and believe you -me, |
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cheezus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:39 PM Response to Reply #4 |
34. treasury bills |
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telamachus (279 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:49 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. I may be way off but |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 02:05 PM Response to Reply #4 |
52. when inflation rises, interest rates rise with it |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:48 AM Response to Original message |
5. that's what i've been thinking as well |
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UNIXcock (464 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
6. No thanks, I'm not giving up niceties at my expense |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:16 AM Response to Reply #6 |
18. Actually, that would mean you're part of the problem, |
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UNIXcock (464 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:20 AM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Perhaps ... |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:28 AM Response to Reply #21 |
24. When did I say that I was going to manage your financial affairs? |
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vpigrad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:46 AM Response to Reply #21 |
29. When you support the repugs |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 02:06 PM Response to Reply #21 |
53. Enjoy debt and having to work your ENTIRE LIFE |
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UNIXcock (464 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 06:38 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. What do you mean by that? I don't have any debt ... |
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Career Prole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:34 PM Response to Reply #6 |
33. Some people say shit that makes we just hope they're draftable... |
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Bhaisahab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
7. That's good advice. Far sighted and right on the money n/t |
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Iris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
8. Hey! Were you reading my mind when I was walking the dog this a.m.? |
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KayLaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
9. I was thinking the opposite |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:59 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Food is a necessity, and Costco is a good way to stock up. |
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Lost Creek (115 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
10. I LIKE THIS IDEA |
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democracy eh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
11. remember the early 1980's |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:00 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. If you do not have a fixed rate mortgage right now |
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Cassandra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
14. Try to buy from craft stores that carry American-made goods |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:05 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. I voted mostly against my own interests this year |
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Jane Austin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 07:25 PM Response to Reply #15 |
64. I'm in your catagory, too. |
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telamachus (279 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
16. Hey WS |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
19. Already done |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:17 AM Response to Original message |
20. I absolutely agree -- |
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Dukkha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
22. I'll be free soon enough |
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flobee1kenobi (302 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:25 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. I've already done |
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Shadoobie (904 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
25. Another reason |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:43 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Those folks voted for *, let 'em go to Iraq because of the economy. |
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Eloriel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
26. Something else to do today |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 06:59 PM Response to Reply #26 |
61. We had our last election in 1996 |
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The_Casual_Observer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
27. I am behind you on this one, also go out of your way not to buy |
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Dukkha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
30. Who needs material shit anyways? |
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greekspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
32. An inspired post...Clintmax and I are discussing it now! |
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Clintmax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:00 PM Response to Reply #32 |
42. I'm ready... |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:40 PM Response to Original message |
35. Will Do! |
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LightTheMatch (572 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
37. Excellent advice. |
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coolhandlulu (128 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
38. This is cool and a challenge for me! |
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Delphinus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
39. Been doing that ... |
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shance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
41. Right on********** |
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AP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
43. Cancel cable. You're going to need the money. |
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Cogito ergo doleo (382 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
44. That's the bottom line- and counsel as many credit card users |
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Pathwalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
45. We HAVE to replace one of our cars - it's almost gone |
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2bfree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
46. That is what my husband has been preaching for the last 4 years. |
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fudge stripe cookays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
47. Here's another suggestion: |
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H3Dakota (314 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 02:02 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. Sweet! I *love* it! Waiting membership approval as I type! |
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Glenda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 03:09 PM Response to Reply #47 |
55. I just got rid of a ton of stuff on freecycle... |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
48. I'm willing to do my part to tank the * economy even further. nt |
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kayell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
50. Yes. you won't believe what you can cut back on |
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PNsC (38 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
54. I stopped shopping two years ago |
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laruemtt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
59. right with ya on this one. |
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treehuggnlibrul (107 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
60. Yep, I've been thinking the same thing today. eom |
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fidgeting wildly (335 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
62. I'm in. Fuck 'em all. |
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kimchi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'm in. |
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Keirsey (508 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-03-04 07:41 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. recycle, recycle, recycle |
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