Comments on: Poverty Level income

By: crystal kackley

crystal kackley — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:47:37 +0000

I would jus like to say that something needs to be done here in America we have been helping other countries for way too long and we have problems here the government needs to take care of the American people and not people in foreign lands the bible even says you cant help those that wont help themselves get it together mr president do something about the americans that are struggling here at home you talked about change but i have definately not seen any change the only change that has been going on is all u bid rich corporate assholes changing money from each others hands time to help us working americans like my mom always said either shit or get off the can!!!!!

By: Lorenzo Smith

Lorenzo Smith — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:56:25 +0000

I am Rev. Lorenzo Smith who has been preaching God’s word and keeping as many of his commands as I can. I am in proverty because less than a year ago I got my self a wife and son but I can find a job but I have a ticket in Miss. for $1700 that prevents me from being able to drive. I was put in jail for 45days for driving without a license and after I served my time I still have the $1700. that I need to pay the ticket. Everyone I talk to say I should be able to get some type of grant so that I can get a job that I could have if I had a license. My new bride is struggling
to help us stay afloat. I love her and I know that she loves me hut our son has seizures and gereric medicine make him sicker and the insurance will not cover
the real seizure medicine I preach at different churches sometimes I get a few dollars. I have worked all of my life building church furniture but this was a family
business. Dad was smart he worked a job but we did not think to provide security for me. When I was not on the Lord’s side I had everything I needed and some,but I am trying to support my family and I have a nerve problem. Where can I find a government agency to help me help my wife and son?

In his service,
Lo

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:22:54 +0000

I agree with Leslie 110% I am a single mom who is on SSDI and I’m trying to raise 13-year-old twins. It irritates me to no end that I am told that I make to much money for state assistance?? I can barely afford food come the end of the month, we eat a lot of pasta and meat is a precious commodity. However, you see people walking out of the market with Gucci purses, nails done, etc…and I think “what am I doing wrong?” The “poverty line” has such strict guidelines that people like me who fall under neither lower class or middle class get lost in the mix.

Again, I agree with Leslie as I am a firm believer that we spend entirely too much money trying to help other countries when we need to sit back and take a long hard look at OUR country and help all that are in need here.

By: susan hayes

susan hayes — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:21:12 +0000

THEY ARE LIVING!

GIVE US A BREAK Mr. OBAMA

. FEDERAL GOVT EMPLOYEES NEED ALL THEIR PERKS CUT NO ONE PAYS OUR UTILITY BILLS OR FURNISHES US A VEHICHLE! WAKE UP PEOPLE IT’S TIME FOR CHANGES IN OUR GOVERNMENT. JUST THINK OF THE MONEY THAT WOULD BE SAVED IF ALL FEDERAL GOVT EMPLOYEES DREW MINIUIUM WAGE AND CUT THE PERKS. GIVE ALL OF US TRYING YO LIVE ON A VERY SMALL AMOUNT A BREAK! LET’S FORGET BAILING OUT ALL THESE BANKS AND BIG COMPANIES. ALL OF US LIVING ON DISIBILITY CHECKS AND VERY SMALL SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS NEED A BAILOUT TO! GIVE US OUR STIMILOUS CHECKS BACK. SAVE MONEY – GET OUT OF AFGANISTAN, PUT THE FELONS ON DEATH ROW TO DEATH, ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS DNA EVIDENCE THAT CONVICTED THEM. IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THIS GOVERNMENT AROUND!

By: Linda L Vasey

Linda L Vasey — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:56:42 +0000

I am greatful for everything I receive from our government. I wouldnot be here if not for ssi,medical assistance, and foodstamps,

By: Alfred E. Newman

Alfred E. Newman — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:20:59 +0000

Dig Out One Of Your Old Bank Statements From 2009. Now, Look At One Of Your Bank Statements From 2010. See If There Has Been A Raise In The Total Amount. If Not, You Got Nothin’. And There Ain’t Nothin’ Commin’ Eather.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:55:48 +0000

POVERTY?? Defintion being american,retired,or disabled. The seniors didnt get a raise nor did the disabled. The disabled get a small enough check, an some seniors havent got a large check either. But everything has went up! Utilities? Got to have them! Food! Got to eat! Rent? Lost their houses? Workers get a tax break, thank god! I eat romain noodles most of the month, a little chicken for meat! Yeah i am livin large in the land of the free! I really dont feel like americans get a fair deal! We support everyone,feed everyone,give medical,to every other country,it seems to me we need to start sayin NO! An helping our own! Definition of poverty……..

By: judy signor

judy signor — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:57:54 +0000

are s.s people going to get a stimulus check nfor 250. in 2010