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[Descant]

I recall that if you are out of work collecting $$ from Worker's Comp Insurance, the insurance company sent somebody around to do an "activity check". If you were splitting wood, or up on a ladder painting your house....

If you're getting government funds and they send somebody around, the ACLU screams "invasion of privacy".

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Descant

I recall that if you are out of work collecting $$ from Worker's Comp Insurance, the insurance company sent somebody around to do an "activity check". If you were splitting wood, or up on a ladder painting your house....

If you're getting government funds and they send somebody around, the ACLU screams "invasion of privacy".

I see this fat 300lb women ride by my shop everyday on her disability scooter with her skinny *** husband walking next to her. They go to the local convenience store everyday to get their lottery tickets. Next thing I know their both riding scooters to the store. Now she's 400lb's and the first scooter couldn't handle the extra weight. She gets a new scooter and he rides the old one all on the tax payers dime. Disability my ***!

[Doobs41378]

What's the saying: I have no problem helping someone who cannot help themselves, I do not want to help someone who wont help themselves.

[noreast]

It's the M.O. for Mass government employees, get hurt the day you're doing your supervisors job and get the extra benny's for ever. Then, from what I see, buy lottery and cigarettes the rest of your life.

[robmac]

Well I've read the comments and have to say,while some milk the dole others like myself can't and cant get insurance if we could. So to make a blanket statement is absurd,as stated I collect SSDI due to a broken back and resulting issues from surgery. I for one paid into the system since I was 15yo so I'm not taking money I didn't already put in the system. Why not focus on those collecting that never paid into the system!

[noreast]

I think the focus has been on the cheats, I can't imagine anyone begrudging someone who is legit. I could have missed it though, I skimmed through.

[Billy Bob]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I see this fat 300lb women ride by my shop everyday on her disability scooter with her skinny *** husband walking next to her. They go to the local convenience store everyday to get their lottery tickets. Next thing I know their both riding scooters to the store. Now she's 400lb's and the first scooter couldn't handle the extra weight. She gets a new scooter and he rides the old one all on the tax payers dime. Disability my ***!

So the lady on the scooter should be the the hostess at the Woodshed and he the head chef ? These folks like many others in the area are facing challenges that probably go well beyond physical issues and mental challenges. Laconia and the north country attract challenged people because the towns have lost the old factories and now have cheap rent and lower costs of living . They may have participated in causing their current situation but you can bet if they had it to do over again there life choices , or just what life brought them, they would want a better outcome .
These people have nothing to do with the worker shortage and we should all be thankful we are not in similar situations .

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Billy Bob

So the lady on the scooter should be the the hostess at the Woodshed and he the head chef ? These folks like many others in the area are facing challenges that probably go well beyond physical issues and mental challenges. Laconia and the north country attract challenged people because the towns have lost the old factories and now have cheap rent and lower costs of living . They may have participated in causing their current situation but you can bet if they had it to do over again there life choices , or just what life brought them, they would want a better outcome .
These people have nothing to do with the worker shortage and we should all be thankful we are not in similar situations .

This is back in Mass. And these people are useless. They should be taken to the woodshed!

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Biggd

This is back in Mass. And these people are useless. They should be taken to the woodshed!

Real nice. I'm for clearing the system of cheats as much as the next guy, but I would much, much rather see the scams at the top--you know, corporate welfare and white-collar criminals--focused on. Welfare abuse pales in comparison to the top end costs.

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[Biggd]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Real nice. I'm for clearing the system of cheats as much as the next guy, but I would much, much rather see the scams at the top--you know, corporate welfare and white-collar criminals--focused on. Welfare abuse pales in comparison to the top end costs.

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I'm sorry but I have no sympathy for these people that scam the welfare and disability system. I see many of them in the neighborhood I have my shop in. I agree with you about the white collar crime and corporate cheats but that's another subject. All scams need to be dealt with whether at the top or the bottom of the pay scale. It does matter if you're stealing $100 dollars or $100,000 it's still stealing.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I'm sorry but I have no sympathy for these people that scam the welfare and disability system. I see many of them in the neighborhood I have my shop in. I agree with you about the white collar crime and corporate cheats but that's another subject. All scams need to be dealt with whether at the top or the bottom of the pay scale. It does matter if you're stealing $100 dollars or $100,000 it's still stealing.

Agreed, but for some sad reason, Americans find it so much easier to pick on the people at the bottom.

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[Biggd]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Agreed, but for some sad reason, Americans find it so much easier to pick on the people at the bottom.

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Probably because they are out and about where as the white collar criminals are hiding out in offices.

[robmac]

I only wish those with strong opinions will let the officials they helped elect what concerns they have. Enough pressure something may get done, this isn't the forum to get it done. JMHO

[Acrossamerica]

Originally Posted by robmac

I only wish those with strong opinions will let the officials they helped elect what concerns they have. Enough pressure something may get done, this isn't the forum to get it done. JMHO

Sadly the elected officials in most of New England are the very people who have created the climate that allows the laggards to survive on the arm of the taxpayer. So complaining to them gets you nowhere. It is only at the ballot box that one has a chance to change the system. At least at the national level we may have that chance for the first time is 28 years.

[CGI3]

Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

Sadly the elected officials in most of New England are the very people who have created the climate that allows the laggards to survive on the arm of the taxpayer. So complaining to them gets you nowhere. It is only at the ballot box that one has a chance to change the system. At least at the national level we may have that chance for the first time is 28 years.

Do you blame them???Give a 20-25 year old 30-45,000 in benefits,,I.E section 8, ebt card, 100% insurance, etc etc , Why would they want to go out and work 40+ hours a week at 12-15.00 per hour??

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by CGI3

Do you blame them???Give a 20-25 year old 30-45,000 in benefits,,I.E section 8, ebt card, 100% insurance, etc etc , Why would they want to go out and work 40+ hours a week at 12-15.00 per hour??

It's human nature,
Give somebody free money and they will take it as long as it's available.

[Descant]

Complain to elected officials about too much welfare?
Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster and Carol Shea-Porter.
Think about it!

And all elected officials want to brag about what they got fore the folks back home, regardless of party. Not many voters want to hear that I cut this or that, unless you cut taxes.

[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

Sadly the elected officials in most of New England are the very people who have created the climate that allows the laggards to survive on the arm of the taxpayer. So complaining to them gets you nowhere. It is only at the ballot box that one has a chance to change the system. At least at the national level we may have that chance for the first time is 28 years.

I do not know all the details, but arguing will elected officials surely did not work in this case.

Alton argument

[Acrossamerica]

Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

I do not know all the details, but arguing will elected officials surely did not work in this case.

Alton argument

Actually arguing with the clowns of Alton does pay. This gentleman was tossed out of another Alton Selectman's meeting and arrested a year ago and after he sued in State Court he was awarded over $40,000 as the court found the insensitive selectmen guilty of violating his civil rights. This time they again did not allow him to speak for the full 3 minutes before they pulled the plug and had him tossed out. When he refused to go he was again arrested. Looks to me that this guy has a neat $40,000 plus a year job. Show up once a year let the stupid selectmen cut him off before his time has expired and have him arrested and then they get to pay $40,000 plus. Attention Alton taxpayers, is this where you wish to see your money go? If the selectmen can not sit for three minutes and be yelled at then they do not deserve to be elected government officials.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by Acrossamerica

Actually arguing with the clowns of Alton does pay. This gentleman was tossed out of another Alton Selectman's meeting and arrested a year ago and after he sued in State Court he was awarded over $40,000 as the court found the insensitive selectmen guilty of violating his civil rights. This time they again did not allow him to speak for the full 3 minutes before they pulled the plug and had him tossed out. When he refused to go he was again arrested. Looks to me that this guy has a neat $40,000 plus a year job. Show up once a year let the stupid selectmen cut him off before his time has expired and have him arrested and then they get to pay $40,000 plus. Attention Alton taxpayers, is this where you wish to see your money go? If the selectmen can not sit for three minutes and be yelled at then they do not deserve to be elected government officials.

He was alloted 3 minutes, like everyone else who wanted to speak in public input session #1, which was to offer comment on that night's agenda. He instead decided to rant about two officials up for election this year. He was given the opportunity to speak to the subject at hand, the agenda, but chose to continue his rant and was then asked to leave. He refused and said he still had time to speak on the agenda. He was again asked to leave, refused, and was escorted out by the police.
This gentleman has also been involved in disputes in the seacoast area, and also in Dover.
He also lost an appeal to have scoring sheets for the Superintendent search a few years ago in Alton released. He won the initial freedom of information suit, but lost on appeal to the Supreme Court.
What amazes me is how he professes to know how to run town government, but has yet to file for an office. Hmmmmmmm 😉

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[ApS]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Agreed, but for some sad reason, Americans find it so much easier to pick on the people at the bottom.

American taxpayers are also picking on white collar employees "hiding in offices":

http://dailycaller.com/2017/02/23/fe...sts-fake-data/


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[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by Biggd

This is back in Mass. And these people are useless. They should be taken to the woodshed!

Good grief!

First you bark about how useless they are, then in the next breath you want to treat them to a great meal.