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Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 04/05/2011 10:20:12
Good Morning.
Today is our 2,939th day in Iraq and our 3,467th day in Afghanistan.
We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing wars, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4443
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4304
Since Handover (6/29/04): 354
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 215
Since Operation New Dawn: 25
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 318
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,521
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 867
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,487
Journalists - Iraq : 348
Academics Killed - Iraq: 448
We find this morning's cost of war passing through:
$ 1, 175, 672, 100, 000 .00
If you follow Paul Rieckhoff on facebook, then you've had a ringside seat to a quiet epidemic that is sweeping the veteran's community. The suicide rate among returning veterans continues to rise...and this past week IAVA lost one of their own.
Incredibly enough, while in Houston for the funeral, Paul posted again on FB...that they learned of another Veteran suicide while they were there. (Perhaps local news to Houston...the details are sketchy.) But what is being done about it?
Sadly...apparently nothing. A brief search of Google under "Veteran Suicide" yields a list of stories..the most recent of which date to 2010. This is happening in silence and noticed by nobody except those who are affected by it.
There is one exception, though. One story on that list is current, from this past month. The VA is trying. Whether it yields any results is yet to be seen.
I have no information on the historic suicide rate among veterans. But I wonder if what they are returning to isn't part of the problem. Coming home should be a joyous occasion, and for many veterans it is. But what of the veteran coming back to a foreclosed home, a depressed economy, and ever increasing expenses? For more than a few, the choice is stark. A former acquaintance of mine re-enlisted and went back to Afghanistan. As he told me at the time...."it's better than any job I can get here." Very sobering, indeed.
Finally this morning...I know "celebrate" is the wrong word here. But today is "Ask a Vet's" sixth anniversary. Hard to believe. I never thought I'd be writing it for this long, and I don't see changing course any time in the near, or indeed distant, future.
As long as there is still work to be done for our veterans...we'll be here.
Today is our 2,939th day in Iraq and our 3,467th day in Afghanistan.
We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing wars, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4443
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4304
Since Handover (6/29/04): 354
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 215
Since Operation New Dawn: 25
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 318
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,521
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 867
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,487
Journalists - Iraq : 348
Academics Killed - Iraq: 448
We find this morning's cost of war passing through:
If you follow Paul Rieckhoff on facebook, then you've had a ringside seat to a quiet epidemic that is sweeping the veteran's community. The suicide rate among returning veterans continues to rise...and this past week IAVA lost one of their own.
It is with unspeakable sadness that IAVA staff and members across the country mourn the loss of Clay Hunt. Clay took his own life on March 31st. Clay served in the Marine Corps for 4 years before being honorably discharged in 2009. He served in an infantry squad in Iraq in 2007 where he was wounded in action, receiving the Purple Heart Medal, and then in Afghanistan in 2008 as a Scout-Sniper.
Clay was an incredible advocate for our generation of veterans, a person of tremendous character and a fierce believer in the value of service. He was a leader for IAVA, participating in Storm the Hill 2010 and playing a critical role in the Ad Council campaign. In addition to his involvement with IAVA, he was active with Team Rubicon and Ride to Recovery. Clay believed his mission in life was to serve both in and out of the military. That is something that we will never forget.
His passing is a huge loss to the IAVA family and to our entire nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Clay’s services will be held in Houston on Monday, April 4th at 11:00 AM CT. We will post more information in the coming days.
Incredibly enough, while in Houston for the funeral, Paul posted again on FB...that they learned of another Veteran suicide while they were there. (Perhaps local news to Houston...the details are sketchy.) But what is being done about it?
Sadly...apparently nothing. A brief search of Google under "Veteran Suicide" yields a list of stories..the most recent of which date to 2010. This is happening in silence and noticed by nobody except those who are affected by it.
There is one exception, though. One story on that list is current, from this past month. The VA is trying. Whether it yields any results is yet to be seen.
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to Veterans in crisis and their families in a new public service announcement to raise awareness about suicide prevention resources, such as the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
“As more Veterans return from Iraq and Afghanistan, the critical need for mental health care is rising,” said Sonja V. Batten, assistant deputy chief patient care services officer for mental health. “VA is increasing its efforts to reach out to Veterans in need and their families, to inform them about available services and programs.”
The new television spot encourages Veterans in crisis to call the crisis hotline number at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and then push 1 on their telephone keypad to reach a trained VA mental health professional who can assist the Veteran 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Suicide is preventable,” said Batten. “Every Veteran suicide is tragic and regardless of the numbers or rates, one Veteran suicide is too many. We feel the responsibility to continue to spread the word throughout the nation that suicide prevention is everyone’s business.”
So far, more than 379,000 people have called the hotline, and more than 200,000 of these callers have identified themselves as Veterans, family members or friends of Veterans. The hotline has led to more than 13,000 rescues of actively suicidal Veterans.
The hotline also operates an online Veterans Chat program, which provides Veterans, their families and friends with the ability to communicate anonymously online in real-time with a trained VA mental health professional. Veterans Chat can be accessed through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s web page at http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/Default.aspx.
Through the hotline and Veterans Chat, VA can connect Veterans and their families with important services, including suicide prevention coordinators, as well as general inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics.
The hotline, which is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, was started in 2007 as a partnership between VA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The PSA can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/user/VeteransHealthAdmin#p/u/1/PPL7CAHixQE.
I have no information on the historic suicide rate among veterans. But I wonder if what they are returning to isn't part of the problem. Coming home should be a joyous occasion, and for many veterans it is. But what of the veteran coming back to a foreclosed home, a depressed economy, and ever increasing expenses? For more than a few, the choice is stark. A former acquaintance of mine re-enlisted and went back to Afghanistan. As he told me at the time...."it's better than any job I can get here." Very sobering, indeed.
Finally this morning...I know "celebrate" is the wrong word here. But today is "Ask a Vet's" sixth anniversary. Hard to believe. I never thought I'd be writing it for this long, and I don't see changing course any time in the near, or indeed distant, future.
As long as there is still work to be done for our veterans...we'll be here.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 12:40:48
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 12:40:48
Morning 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 13:05:51
Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 13:05:51
:yawn: Didn't sleep for crap. Been up since I don't know when
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 13:08:00
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 13:08:00
I can understand - storms came through and woke me up about 4am - sounded like the house was being pelted with pebbles!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 13:11:49
Very similar sich her Mala. Compounded by the whole out of work and trying to figure my life out- again! thing.
Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 13:11:49
Quote by wickedpam:
I can understand - storms came through and woke me up about 4am - sounded like the house was being pelted with pebbles!
Very similar sich her Mala. Compounded by the whole out of work and trying to figure my life out- again! thing.
Comment by 
Raine on 04/05/2011 13:39:41
Good morning!
The house shook like a earthquake here!
Raine on 04/05/2011 13:39:41
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I can understand - storms came through and woke me up about 4am - sounded like the house was being pelted with pebbles!
Very similar sich her Mala. Compounded by the whole out of work and trying to figure my life out- again! thing.
Good morning!
The house shook like a earthquake here!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 13:43:19
The rain has stopped for the most part here.
Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 13:43:19
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I can understand - storms came through and woke me up about 4am - sounded like the house was being pelted with pebbles!
Very similar sich her Mala. Compounded by the whole out of work and trying to figure my life out- again! thing.
Good morning!
The house shook like a earthquake here!
The rain has stopped for the most part here.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 13:52:34
Raine on 04/05/2011 13:52:34
I fell asleep on the couch last night, and Bob couldn;t wake me up -- so he let me stay there-- Until that huge *BOOM* -- I nearly fell on the floor.
and then I went to bed.
and then I went to bed.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 13:58:38
You'll find the right place for you. I wish there was a way to move you where the jobs currently are but I know you have the committment to the house - it'll get straight - just pick one goal at a time so it doesn't fell so overwhelming
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 13:58:38
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I can understand - storms came through and woke me up about 4am - sounded like the house was being pelted with pebbles!
Very similar sich her Mala. Compounded by the whole out of work and trying to figure my life out- again! thing.
You'll find the right place for you. I wish there was a way to move you where the jobs currently are but I know you have the committment to the house - it'll get straight - just pick one goal at a time so it doesn't fell so overwhelming
Comment by 
Scoopster on 04/05/2011 14:05:53
Scoopster on 04/05/2011 14:05:53
Good morning alllllllll~~~!
<- me getting blown away by the wind outside.. yikes!
<- me getting blown away by the wind outside.. yikes!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 14:10:21
good Lord, its a wonder she didn't also knock over all those grecian statues that are out in the halls
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 14:10:21
Quote by Raine:
A follow up on the Gauguin Story from yesterday. Ugh.
good Lord, its a wonder she didn't also knock over all those grecian statues that are out in the halls
Comment by Scoopster on 04/05/2011 14:15:55
Scoopster on 04/05/2011 14:15:55
Oooh.. big day today in Wisconsin - they've voting for that state Supreme Court seat.
Time Magazine's website also has its 2011 "most influential" people poll going now. It's kinda time-consuming because you have to enter a captcha code for every single vote you cast. Just a heads up - it wouldn't let me (or a bunch of other ppl) cast any vote at all for Gingrich.
Time Magazine's website also has its 2011 "most influential" people poll going now. It's kinda time-consuming because you have to enter a captcha code for every single vote you cast. Just a heads up - it wouldn't let me (or a bunch of other ppl) cast any vote at all for Gingrich.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 14:22:40
That happened to me too yesterday! I call shennigans!
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 14:22:40
Quote by Scoopster:
Oooh.. big day today in Wisconsin - they've voting for that state Supreme Court seat.
Time Magazine's website also has its 2011 "most influential" people poll going now. It's kinda time-consuming because you have to enter a captcha code for every single vote you cast. Just a heads up - it wouldn't let me (or a bunch of other ppl) cast any vote at all for Gingrich.
That happened to me too yesterday! I call shennigans!
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 14:41:46
Raine on 04/05/2011 14:41:46
Regarding KSM and these military trials, this is an interesting piece on it. It's a very long and detailed article, but it is worth it.
Be pissed at the President about this, fine, but there were a LOT of things that made this happen.
Be pissed at the President about this, fine, but there were a LOT of things that made this happen.
To be clear: Barack Obama vowed to close Gitmo, and took concrete steps to try and do so. But he could not have anticipated the obstruction that would come from his own side in Congress — not on the campaign trail in 2007 and 2008. Once in office, he was confronted with that obstruction almost immediately, and tenaciously.
Is there a way that the president can vault over Congress and bring KSM to trial in New York? The answer is no; not without directly violating numerous edicts passed by Congress (which back in the Bush days, liberals would have considered impeachable.) And the idea that “Bush did it†is more of the liberal fiction that George W. Bush routinely defied Congress, when in fact, Congress colluded with him on national security policy every step of the way.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 14:43:51
She a train wreck. I don't know if she deserves jail or to be institutionalized. She has quite the rap sheet.
Raine on 04/05/2011 14:43:51
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
A follow up on the Gauguin Story from yesterday. Ugh.
good Lord, its a wonder she didn't also knock over all those grecian statues that are out in the halls
She a train wreck. I don't know if she deserves jail or to be institutionalized. She has quite the rap sheet.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 14:44:54
and a radio in her head
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 14:44:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
A follow up on the Gauguin Story from yesterday. Ugh.
good Lord, its a wonder she didn't also knock over all those grecian statues that are out in the halls
She a train wreck. I don't know if she deserves jail or to be institutionalized. She has quite the rap sheet.
and a radio in her head
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 14:48:37
Well Don;t all CIA agents? 
Raine on 04/05/2011 14:48:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
A follow up on the Gauguin Story from yesterday. Ugh.
good Lord, its a wonder she didn't also knock over all those grecian statues that are out in the halls
She a train wreck. I don't know if she deserves jail or to be institutionalized. She has quite the rap sheet.
and a radio in her head
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 14:55:43
Raine on 04/05/2011 14:55:43
2000 people protested outside the Koch Brothers offices here in DC. Not a damn mention in WaPo.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 15:00:48
Raine on 04/05/2011 15:00:48
Idiot
Authorities intercepted a parcel this morning addressed to Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) containing a bloody pig's foot and a derogatory message, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
The parcel was intercepted at the Congressional mail facility in Landover, Maryland, where mail sent to lawmakers is screened for security risks.
The U.S. Capitol Police and U.S. Postal Service confirmed that there is an open investigation, though would not confirm the details of what was contained in the parcel because the investigation is ongoing. King's office, which did not see the parcel, referred all questions to the Capitol Police.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 15:00:49
Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 15:00:49
The storms seem to have been on cold front. It is about 15 degrees colder than yesterday.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 15:01:45
We reached 88 degrees here yesterday. Right now it's 47. That is crazy.
Raine on 04/05/2011 15:01:45
Quote by Mondobubba:
The storms seem to have been on cold front. It is about 15 degrees colder than yesterday.
Comment by 
TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:06:57
TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:06:57
Well, poop.
I'm not going to be around to write a blog Saturday am, and I have a topic this week!
(Most Saturdays are spent frantically skimming the internets, hoping something will "leap out".)
I'm not going to be around to write a blog Saturday am, and I have a topic this week!
(Most Saturdays are spent frantically skimming the internets, hoping something will "leap out".)
Comment by TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:08:59
TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:08:59
It's 61 at Hanscom right now....but there's a cold front coming this afternoon and it's expected to be 41 by nightfall.
Of course, I'm going camping this weekend, so I expect a blizzard.
Of course, I'm going camping this weekend, so I expect a blizzard.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 15:09:13
You could have Thursday if you want!
Raine on 04/05/2011 15:09:13
Quote by TriSec:
Well, poop.
I'm not going to be around to write a blog Saturday am, and I have a topic this week!
(Most Saturdays are spent frantically skimming the internets, hoping something will "leap out".)
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:10:18
I thought Bob said we could set blogs to show up on a specific day? You know like time released
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:10:18
Quote by TriSec:
Well, poop.
I'm not going to be around to write a blog Saturday am, and I have a topic this week!
(Most Saturdays are spent frantically skimming the internets, hoping something will "leap out".)
I thought Bob said we could set blogs to show up on a specific day? You know like time released
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 15:15:04
Mondobubba on 04/05/2011 15:15:04
Princess Miss Cassie says hello.
Comment by TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:15:36
TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:15:36
Well now, that's interesting. I could theoretically write a series of things and have them set up to automatically populate some morning in the distant future. (I prefer to write 'live' most of the time, though.)
Yes, I remember way back in our version 1 days when it didn't quite work right; I haven't tried it since the code was fixed.
Yes, I remember way back in our version 1 days when it didn't quite work right; I haven't tried it since the code was fixed.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 15:21:02
Yes, that bug is fixed, as is the editing bug.
So You and Mala need to decide about Saturday, but my offer still stands.
Raine on 04/05/2011 15:21:02
Quote by TriSec:
Well now, that's interesting. I could theoretically write a series of things and have them set up to automatically populate some morning in the distant future. (I prefer to write 'live' most of the time, though.)
Yes, I remember way back in our version 1 days when it didn't quite work right; I haven't tried it since the code was fixed.
So You and Mala need to decide about Saturday, but my offer still stands.
Comment by 
BobR on 04/05/2011 15:21:28
Yes - you can set the value for "Do not display before" to Sat morning, and it will not be displayed until then. So - if you want to write it Friday night, it will show up Saturday while you are out doing things.
BobR on 04/05/2011 15:21:28
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
Well, poop.
I'm not going to be around to write a blog Saturday am, and I have a topic this week!
(Most Saturdays are spent frantically skimming the internets, hoping something will "leap out".)
I thought Bob said we could set blogs to show up on a specific day? You know like time released
Yes - you can set the value for "Do not display before" to Sat morning, and it will not be displayed until then. So - if you want to write it Friday night, it will show up Saturday while you are out doing things.
Comment by BobR on 04/05/2011 15:28:03
BobR on 04/05/2011 15:28:03
Long work day yesterday - I hope today is a little better 
Comment by BobR on 04/05/2011 15:30:33
BobR on 04/05/2011 15:30:33
OH - and congrats to TriSec for 6 years of writing "Ask A Vet" - you are doing good work. I do hope the day comes when it's no longer relevant.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 15:40:07
Raine on 04/05/2011 15:40:07
Comment by BobR on 04/05/2011 15:48:33
HA!
BobR on 04/05/2011 15:48:33
Quote by Raine:
HA!
Comment by TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:51:57
TriSec on 04/05/2011 15:51:57
I'll still yield to the Gentlewoman from Virginia for the Saturday blog.
*tips cap in a courtly manner*
*tips cap in a courtly manner*
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:52:49
I'm good with whatever you want to do Tri
Wow! 6 Years of Ask a Vet!
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:52:49
Quote by Raine:Yes, that bug is fixed, as is the editing bug.Quote by TriSec:
Well now, that's interesting. I could theoretically write a series of things and have them set up to automatically populate some morning in the distant future. (I prefer to write 'live' most of the time, though.)
Yes, I remember way back in our version 1 days when it didn't quite work right; I haven't tried it since the code was fixed.
So You and Mala need to decide about Saturday, but my offer still stands.
I'm good with whatever you want to do Tri
Wow! 6 Years of Ask a Vet!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:55:10
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:55:10
Quote by Raine:
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:55:30
okey dokey
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 15:55:30
Quote by TriSec:
I'll still yield to the Gentlewoman from Virginia for the Saturday blog.
*tips cap in a courtly manner*
okey dokey
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 15:59:20
Now I KNOW he wasn't tawkin' bout me. :snaps gum:
Raine on 04/05/2011 15:59:20
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
I'll still yield to the Gentlewoman from Virginia for the Saturday blog.
*tips cap in a courtly manner*
okey dokey
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/05/2011 17:11:41
livingonli on 04/05/2011 17:11:41
Good day everyone. I think the dreary weather kept me asleep with a cozy kitty at the foot of the bed.
I got to borrow the roomate's car today while she's at work so I can do some errands today. I will be glad once I have my own car again which hopefully will be soon.
I got to borrow the roomate's car today while she's at work so I can do some errands today. I will be glad once I have my own car again which hopefully will be soon.
Comment by BobR on 04/05/2011 17:36:06
even worse:
BobR on 04/05/2011 17:36:06
Quote by Raine:
IdiotAuthorities intercepted a parcel this morning addressed to Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) containing a bloody pig's foot and a derogatory message, a source has confirmed to CBS News.
The parcel was intercepted at the Congressional mail facility in Landover, Maryland, where mail sent to lawmakers is screened for security risks.
The U.S. Capitol Police and U.S. Postal Service confirmed that there is an open investigation, though would not confirm the details of what was contained in the parcel because the investigation is ongoing. King's office, which did not see the parcel, referred all questions to the Capitol Police.
even worse:
Ibrahim Hooper, National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations - a target of King's hearings - said he found the situation confusing. He said his organization regularly receives pig-themed hate messages, including letters smeared with bacon.
"My guess is it was an anti-Muslim bigot, and bigots not being brain surgeons they probably got their signals crossed," he said.
UPDATE: A source on Capitol Hill told NBC News that the note "contained anti-Semitic ramblings" and referenced the radicalization hearings. King is Roman Catholic.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 17:37:40
Raine on 04/05/2011 17:37:40
Please don't ask how I came across this. That said, it has been far too long since we have been Diamondized.
Comment by TriSec on 04/05/2011 17:46:02
Hey Liv. Curious story out on the Island this morning, eh?
TriSec on 04/05/2011 17:46:02
Quote by livingonli:
Good day everyone. I think the dreary weather kept me asleep with a cozy kitty at the foot of the bed.
I got to borrow the roomate's car today while she's at work so I can do some errands today. I will be glad once I have my own car again which hopefully will be soon.
Hey Liv. Curious story out on the Island this morning, eh?
Comment by livingonli on 04/05/2011 17:51:42
I haven't checked out the local news yet today although I know the string of dead white women being found on the Ocean Parkway made Nancy Grace last night.
livingonli on 04/05/2011 17:51:42
Quote by TriSec:Quote by livingonli:
Good day everyone. I think the dreary weather kept me asleep with a cozy kitty at the foot of the bed.
I got to borrow the roomate's car today while she's at work so I can do some errands today. I will be glad once I have my own car again which hopefully will be soon.
Hey Liv. Curious story out on the Island this morning, eh?
I haven't checked out the local news yet today although I know the string of dead white women being found on the Ocean Parkway made Nancy Grace last night.
Comment by TriSec on 04/05/2011 17:52:52
That's the one. It's getting some play up this way too, since a couple of the women found were from Maine.
TriSec on 04/05/2011 17:52:52
Quote by livingonli:
I haven't checked out the local news yet today although I know the string of dead white women being found on the Ocean Parkway made Nancy Grace last night.
That's the one. It's getting some play up this way too, since a couple of the women found were from Maine.
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 17:53:37
WHAT THE HELL?
Raine on 04/05/2011 17:53:37
Quote by TriSec:Quote by livingonli:
I haven't checked out the local news yet today although I know the string of dead white women being found on the Ocean Parkway made Nancy Grace last night.
That's the one. It's getting some play up this way too, since a couple of the women found were from Maine.
Comment by Scoopster on 04/05/2011 18:09:25
Aaaaah!
Scoopster on 04/05/2011 18:09:25
Quote by Raine:
Please don't ask how I came across this. That said, it has been far too long since we have been Diamondized.
Aaaaah!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/05/2011 18:12:24
wickedpam on 04/05/2011 18:12:24
I truly dislike this Seton person 
Comment by Raine on 04/05/2011 19:31:47
Raine on 04/05/2011 19:31:47
Do you think the poor are lazy? This is an amazing read. It discusses how we frame things.
I personally believe I think most people don't understand what real poverty is. Poor doesn't really describe poverty at all.
I've been poor, and I have lived in poverty. They are 2 very different things, IMO. Those that live in poverty have a much more difficult time getting Over (or thru) that barrier (as mentioned in the article)
Poor denotes a sense of pity, poverty however is much more destructive to families, and ultimately, society.
I personally believe I think most people don't understand what real poverty is. Poor doesn't really describe poverty at all.
I've been poor, and I have lived in poverty. They are 2 very different things, IMO. Those that live in poverty have a much more difficult time getting Over (or thru) that barrier (as mentioned in the article)
Poor denotes a sense of pity, poverty however is much more destructive to families, and ultimately, society.