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Originally Posted by genuinegirly
But you missed my sarcasm.
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I totally did. I'm sorry. I really am bad at converting the printed word to what the tone and inflection of the speaker would be if we were face to face. I misunderstood your tone.
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Originally Posted by genuinegirly
In my sister's family's case. . . .
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I don't judge. I never judge. Not my place. I don't want to be judged, and I won't do it to others. You're sisters situation is her's, it's unique.
I am in Florida, where some (if not the majority) of residents spend their time trying to figure out how to "beat the system". I can't tell you how many times I've been in line at the grocery store with a package of hamburger and buns (really, is anything better than a juicy burger?) to have the person in front of me with lobsters from the tank, dripping in gold jewelry, new clothes (I know because they don't wash them before they wear them) and swipe a Food Stamp card only to take those purchases out to a brand spanking new Cadillac Escalade. Escalades are between 62k and 82k.
I can afford an Escalade. I'm quite partial to my 1995 Ford F-150 4x4 long bed. It's pristine, and already had a full frame off resto. Unheard of for that young of a vehicle or make.
I can afford lobster from the tank, we are just simpler than that. Do I do that several times a year? Of course. I could have it flown in if I wanted. I'm not bragging. It's reality. I resent those who appear to afford, but live off taxpayers. It pisses me off. It's a sore spot with me.
I'm sorry your response got caught up in that.