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Poor children are like stray animals

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is under a lot of heat regarding the comments he made recently during an interview with local South Carolina newspaper The State. He says that poor children are stray animals, referring to those who take public assistance.

“My grandmother was not a highly educated woman, but she told me as a small child to quit feeding stray animals. You know why? Because they breed!
“You’re facilitating the problem if you give an animal or a person ample food supply. They will reproduce, especially ones that don’t think too much further than that. And so what you’ve got to do is you’ve got to curtail that type of behavior. They don’t know any better.”

First off, I would like to point out how arrogant this man is. Shucks, I don’t even know if that’s the right word to use. All I know is he obviously has never experienced the hard life, firsthand. Of course, it can be argued that there may be those who take advantage of the system, but there are many more others, like me, who are in sincere need of financial help.

Taking Public Assistance

You see, I used to be on public assistance a few years ago. I was on foodstamps and welfare, and I bear no shame in it either. I became a mother at age 17, which made the struggle to finish school even harder to accomplish. I had no job and wanted desperately than ever to get my high school diploma, or at least get my GED. So I applied for public assistance. With the help I was able to receive, I was then able to go to school and work my way into the workforce. I am no longer on state benefits, but I will always remember, be forever thankful for the help I received a few years ago during one of the most critical times in my life. I am a hard-working independent woman who pays the taxes these political fools constantly craft and generate.

A Disgusting Mindset

So does that mean a person who receives public assistance while trying hard every single day to advance in this world an animal? Did I somehow evolve from an animal to a human, because now I’m considered “acceptable” for my ability to pay taxes? So I had a baby at a young age – so what!? Of course, I’m able to breed. Does that make every mother that walks the surface of the earth an animal because they can breed? Makes no damn sense. My kid is no stray animal because I used to be on public assistance. On top of that, I work pretty darn hard to take care of my own. Imperfection is amongst us all. We make good decisions as well as bad ones. Some of us have it hard, while others have it easy. Either way, poor children, or any child for that matter, are not stray animals in any shape or form. It’s the ones who suggest such things that are animals, such as the ruthless comments made by South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer. This type of mindset is the genuine reason why the rich are getting richer, while the poor, poorer.

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‘Avatar’ Excitement

Okay, I haven’t seen “Avatar“, so I can’t place too much judgment on it. I’ve heard, however, from acquaintances that have seen the movie, that the new science-fiction flick is a must-see. I mean, what can get better than James Cameron and a sweet tough of 3-D? They say it brings a sense of excitement so intense it’s enough to kill… literally.

Avatar’ Death

A man in Taiwan reportedly died from a stroke that was likely caused by over-excitement after watching Avatar. Over-excitement! Can you believe that? I remember when “The Passion of the Christ” first hit the big screens in 2004 and a woman in the theater dropped down to her knees in the walkway, wailing and screaming on top of her lungs. But falling over dead after watching Avatar is a little bit more on the extreme side.

Then again, the Taiwanese man probably shouldn’t have seen the movie in the first place, especially in 3-D. According to the AFP, the man is said to have had a history of high blood pressure. He was taken to the hospital where a scan revealed that his brain was hemorrhaging. An emergency doctor said that “It’s likely that the over-excitement from watching the movie triggered his symptoms.” Poor guy.

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What the heck is NBC thinking?!

Conan O'Brien (Image from Wikimedia.org)

NBC is paying a lot of money to get rid of Conan O’Brien. Why? Well, there is only one explanation: NBC has gone out of its mind. Conan has served well with NBC, let alone the world of comedy for that matter. He is the reason why I watch late night television shows. I’ve been watching him even before I understood what a joke is. Moving his show to 12:05 is basically the same thing as saying, “Your show sucks, Conan.” You wonder why he wants nothing further to do with it.

Reports are saying that NBC will pay Conan a whopping $32.5 million to walk away from the “Tonight Show”, and that any money Conan makes outside of NBC during the remaining NBC contract period, NBC will subtract from the payout deal. Harsh! I mean, $32.5 million is a lot of money, but going on for that long without a Conan-fix is a major downside, especially for big-time Conan fans like me. Whatever comes next for Conan O’Brien, we all know he’ll take it on with the same spunk and absurdity we all love. Good luck, Conan! – not like you need it or anything.

Some of my favorite “Conan O’Brien quotes”:

“Scientists announced that they have located the gene for alcoholism. Scientists say they found it at a party, talking way too loudly.”

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“In a prime-time address, President Bush said he backed limited federal funding for stem cell research. That’s right, the President said, this is a quote, the research could help cure brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and whatever it is I have.”

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“If life gives you lemons, make some kind of fruity juice.”

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“The Canadian government continues to say they will not help us if we go to war with Iraq. However, the prime minister of Canada said he’d like to help, but he’s pretty sure that last time he checked, Canada had no army.”

We love you, Conan!

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Link Exchange Proposal

Hello all and thank you for taking the time to read my post. The name is Franrose. As many of you know, I’m big on social networking. I’m on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and manage several blog sites. Also, I am a big-time advocate for Personal Money Store, one of the most reputable lending companies online. Anyway, a few days ago, something had crossed my mind, which is why I am taking this time to write and invite those who are interested to join me in this proposal: to exchange links.

We, as a company, manage several web properties, many of which have reached respectable rankings within Google. We have developed a system that is specifically designed to create backlinks and increase traffic flow. One of our sites, for instance, has over 250,000 unique visitors a month, over 62,000 a week – all in a just a short period of time using the system we’ve structured. So I hope that kind of gives you an idea of what I can be able to do for you. All I ask in return is a little of your time to promote me as well.

So here’s what I have in mind: If you run a company or a type of service online, I would like to help increase your web value and the traffic going to your site. I already have a network and a proven system in place for that. But I believe that by helping others achieve their online goals, far greater results will come. It’s definitely a win-win situation. I will help promote whatever it is you are trying to get out there, no matter the service or product. Oh, my apologies – I take that back. This link exchange offer will not be available to any service or product that is illegal, unethical, immoral, or gambling or alcohol in excess. Other than that, you should have no problem being considered for this link exchange proposal.

Unlike many link exchange services online, you will not have to pay for anything when going through us. I don’t think anyone should pay to exchange links (hence the term “link exchange”). Link exchange should be free, and pose no threats to your pockets. Furthermore, back to the link exchange offer, you are not limited to just one website. If you own other sites that may be in need of such help, please do not hesitate to let me know. I will be more than happy to help. Again, all I ask in return is a small amount of your time to promote me as well.

So that’s the end of my day’s tantrum. I hope to have the opportunity to exchange links with you and, hopefully, build strong relationships along the way. Thank you for taking the time to read this post – truly appreciated.

Franrose Smith

A change of heart

I used to hate the idea of borrowing money, especially from payday lenders and the ‘excessive’ interest rates they pose on consumers. Up to this point, I still do not own a single credit card because I refuse to leave any doors open to financial hardship. However, my thoughts on payday loans have changed over the past years.

Payday Loans to blame for the ‘cycle of debt’

I’ve heard many horror stories about payday lenders, which is one of the main reasons why I held resentment towards the industry. People blame payday loans, as well as other forms of lending, for the cycle of debt that many across the nation are witnessing firsthand. But are payday loans really to blame? Are they solely responsible for the “cycle of debt” that so many are struggling to get out of?

If you were to ask me today, a point-blank ‘NO’ would be my answer. I can say, however, that payday loans can definitely help amplify the unbearable experience of being stuck in the cycle of debt. The fact is irresponsible use of money is the main reason why people are stuck in debt – not the payday loan industry. If anything, they have done the opposite and have helped many people out of debt with the services they offer. There’s a reason they’ve been around for many years. Even now, more than ever, people are looking to payday lenders for help. Making ends meet in this economy is not a walk in the park. Emergency situations arise so often and unexpectedly these days it’s hard to keep afloat at times.

Everyone needs help from time to time. It’s just the way things are. So where do the hard-working individual go in terms of getting quick financial assistance? Do they head to the bank? Sadly, some have gone to that extent, but most likely have been turned away because of their credit, whether bad, poor, or no credit at all. What then can they do?

The payday loan industry – a blessing for all

While some harbor resentment towards payday loans, the payday loan industry has become a grand blessing to so many others. Many of us struggle with bad or poor credit, a problem that often keeps us from getting the help we need – when we need it. Fortunately, places like Personal Money Store understand the credit problem and the daily economic difficulties that we struggle with each day. Unlike banks and credit unions, they have lowered their bars and expectations for this very reason. They know that only a few people have stellar credit, and that figure calculates up to more than half of the population. Not only do they provide fast, reliable assistance, but many companies also work with their customers to find the right payment plan that fits well within their means.

Payday Loans vs. Saving Money

Although paying back the interest was not something I looked forward to, I felt great knowing that I had saved more money in the end because of the help of payday loans. One last thing I’d like to add before wrapping things up: Start a savings account, if you have not yet already. Saving money will help a great deal when those financial emergencies pop up, and will keep you from needing a payday loan.