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  • ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I spend many dollars on bills.

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2011
    Filing for bankruptcy? There are bankruptcy lawyers to do that!

    Bankruptcy lawyers cost money that many of these people don't have!

    Also, depending on one's individual situation, bankruptcy might not be a good option. In those cases, we can at least prevent someone from wasting a lot of time, and point them in a direction that will hopefully be more productive.

    Well, it's bankruptcy. It's assumed they don't have the money to pay for things!

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  • ReginaldReginald When I am Pres., I will create the Department of ______Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Reginald wrote: »
    CB, that is really cool. Money can be such a weight on people's shoulders. I know it has been for me before. Ain't no stranger to debt collectors, fo sho.

    Isn't abusive debt collector an oxymoron? Those silly geese are angry and misleading.

    N...no.

    An oxymoron is a little giant.

    An abusive debt collector is redundant.

    D...damn you, you are correct. Oxymoron has so much more impact in sound, though.

    So friendly debt collector would be an oxymoron. Also your mom is an oxymoron. Oh ho ho!

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2011
    Reginald. I would break you, but that would be redundant.

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    i cant say i ever officially advocated any one stance in a public forum by doin something with a group

    not that i am against the idea or nothin, but man with the group mentality always comes the possibility of hearing some cat involved being outlandish and shit

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    reminds me of that one dude from public enemy that was a big anti-semite

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  • HarrierHarrier The Star Spangled Man Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I really should volunteer in my spare time.

    I keep telling myself that one day I'll get into politics and make a difference then, but I should try to do what I can now in the meantime.

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  • TefTef Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I pay my taxes happily, that counts for something right?

    Really I'm trying to make myself feel better for giving up on my plan to use my education degree in remote areas of Australia and ended up taking a job with a mining company

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  • FizFiz Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I used to do beach cleanup stuff, and I've done a few concerts where the proceeds went towards gay rights things and also for things that would keep music in the schools.

    Stopped doing cleanups after one really awful July 4th celebration. The beaches the next day were a mess of watermelon vomit and half-burnt marshmallows. Plus empty beer bottles buried under the sand

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    edited October 2019
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  • DoobhDoobh She/Her, Ace Pan/Bisexual 8-) What's up, bootlickers?Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Antimatter wrote: »
    I would also like to be able to transition openly

    eventually, yes, I would like to live as a woman

    it's amazing how many people feel insulted by this notion

    God almighty

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  • ReginaldReginald When I am Pres., I will create the Department of ______Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Anjin-San wrote: »
    i cant say i ever officially advocated any one stance in a public forum by doin something with a group

    not that i am against the idea or nothin, but man with the group mentality always comes the possibility of hearing some cat involved being outlandish and shit

    Dang man ain't no reason to align with some elderly lady and a college dude that smells like top ramen and generic mountain dew, but that doesn't mean giving up on making the world a better taco joint. That's why you should start your own volunteer organization that accepts top ramen as payment for a nice steak taco and some crispy stellas. Ain't no one that knows pain like someone that just ate bad ramen raw.

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  • JansonJanson Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Dubh wrote: »
    Antimatter wrote: »
    I would also like to be able to transition openly

    eventually, yes, I would like to live as a woman

    it's amazing how many people feel insulted by this notion

    God almighty
    I have just realised that the person in your sig is not a keyhole shaped ghost.

    Also, I am full of admiration for those of you who volunteer.

    My brother volunteers at an old people's home and for the police and has just adopted a cat requiring daily injections, he makes me feel so guilty

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  • ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I used to volunteer at a domestic violence shelter. Then I got super busy and fell apart and could not do it anymore. I'm hoping to be able to start again soon. The position I was in is full though, which is kind of a bummer. But there is other stuff I will be able to do.

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  • TheBlackWindTheBlackWind Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I do Habitat for Humanity and give away all my platelets. The occasional food bank work too, but I guess it been a while since I did that.

    I have kind of been kicking around the idea of applying for Organizing for America's volunteer summer training gig, but there's a very real chance that would involve quitting my job/moving for the summer and that kind of worries me.

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  • DoobhDoobh She/Her, Ace Pan/Bisexual 8-) What's up, bootlickers?Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I'd be more tempted to volunteer if I actually had time and wasn't crippled by shyness whenever I meet new people

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  • RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I'd really like to donate blood, stupid mad cow disease

    can't they just mark it and only give it to other europeans or other people that may have mad cow??

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  • TheBlackWindTheBlackWind Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Dubh wrote: »
    I'd be more tempted to volunteer if I actually had time and wasn't crippled by shyness whenever I meet new people

    It's a great way to learn. I used to be a lot more shy til I got into a lot of food bank work.

    That said, you gotta trick a friend into forcing you to go or something.

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  • BYToadyBYToady Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Raneados wrote: »
    I'd really like to donate blood, stupid mad cow disease

    can't they just mark it and only give it to other europeans or other people that may have mad cow??

    Man you don't want to end up with someone with Double Mad Cow!

    I served community service once at a retirement home, that was some good times. I really should see about doing something like that again, might help me not feel like a worthless piece of shit all the time.

    The volunteering, not the underage drinking I got busted for. Which would be impossible now that I'm 29.

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  • LaemkralLaemkral Captain Punch King Chester, VARegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I used to give blood regularly. Been a year since I came back from Iraq, so I can donate again. Next chance I get, I'm giving. I also volunteer at the USO center from time to time. Not quite the social change others are working on, but I'd like to think it helps.

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  • ZoelZoel I suppose... I'd put it on Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I'm not really the volunteering sort I kind of prefer to get paid for my altruism but it has taught me a few things.

    Social change via grand plans and national programs is for chumps

    If you want to change the world just get to know your neighbors

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  • SolarSolar Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Dubh wrote: »
    Antimatter wrote: »
    I would also like to be able to transition openly

    eventually, yes, I would like to live as a woman

    it's amazing how many people feel insulted by this notion

    God almighty

    I think he's probably cool with it, to be honest

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  • UlisesUlises Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    i could stand to give up some of my time/blood/money

    what's a good place to volunteer at?

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  • ZoelZoel I suppose... I'd put it on Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    if you're posting on the internet? probably an adult literacy org

    It's underrated. It's crazy, once someone knows how to read stuff it's like they can't get shafted every five minutes.

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  • UlisesUlises Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    nice! there's one of those at a local library i frequent just two blocks off

    writing them right now

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  • KakodaimonosKakodaimonos Code fondler Helping the 1% get richerRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
  • ZoelZoel I suppose... I'd put it on Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Zoel on
    A magician gives you a ring that, when worn, will let you see the world as it truly is.
    However, the ring will never leave your finger, and you will be unable to ever describe to another living person what you see.
  • ZoelZoel I suppose... I'd put it on Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Zoel on
    A magician gives you a ring that, when worn, will let you see the world as it truly is.
    However, the ring will never leave your finger, and you will be unable to ever describe to another living person what you see.
  • Lost SalientLost Salient blink twice if you'd like me to mercy kill youRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Right now my friend is one of the organizers of V-Day here in Seoul. They've had art auctions, readings, and fund-raising shows. It's really cool.

    V-Day is to raise awareness of violence against women and girls worldwide, and to generate funds to support organizations which seek to support, shelter and and defend victims of that violence worldwide. I feel bad that I've only been an attendee and not an organizer at any of their events, because it's a really good cause to espouse, especially in countries where it's not as easily or openly discussed, or where the laws are biased in favor of men (no offense, men) in cases of domestic abuse. In Seoul I believe most of the profits are going toward supporting KUMFA, the Korean Unwed Mothers & Families Association.

    Actually I'm guilty on multiple counts. I have good friends and family members who work in social justice as shelter coordinators, community organizers, and directors of GLBT community centers, and I feel like these days all I have time for is studying and working and also working and studying. I go to events and whatnot, I just feel bad for not doing more, even though I know that at the moment I can't take on extra workloads.

    In other news... if you haven't listened to this in a while it's still incredibly moving:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk

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  • Viscount IslandsViscount Islands [INSERT SoKo HERE] ...it was the summer of my lifeRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Dubh wrote: »
    Antimatter wrote: »
    I would also like to be able to transition openly

    eventually, yes, I would like to live as a woman

    it's amazing how many people feel insulted by this notion

    God almighty

    But man like dude what if I accidentally sleep with one of them?

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  • ZoelZoel I suppose... I'd put it on Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    it's awkward b/c you don't know how it works so are they faking an orgasm?????????????????

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  • UbikUbik oh pete, that's later. maybe we'll be dead by then Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    ya that's been my experience with volunteering too

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  • ZoelZoel I suppose... I'd put it on Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    please don't quote please don't quote please don't quote

    your post is perfect ubik

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  • Josiah_9Josiah_9 Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    I love volunteering!
    I spend every Wednesday through the school year helping at an after school program for kids. (I am the dodge ball king)

    then Monday nights I help at the local free clinic.

    I do it as much to feel good about myself as much as to help others.

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  • ProjeckProjeck Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    last week i volunteered at the museum up in the city, and spent the day helping kids with water colors and pastels and things

    it sort of reaffirmed my aspirations of teaching, at least a little

    and i founded/run a club at my school, and since the school is cutting the time for clubs to meet, we've been organizing some volunteer type stuff, right now with food for friends

    picked up trash around my school the other day, too, that shit was filthy

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  • Curly_BraceCurly_Brace Robot Girl Mimiga VillageRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Overall I've had positive experiences volunteering, with a few odd exceptions. My volunteering has been roughly 50/50 split between educational and political projects. I gotta say, though, it's really easy to get burned out on politics.

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  • JansonJanson Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Dubh wrote: »
    I'd be more tempted to volunteer if I actually had time and wasn't crippled by shyness whenever I meet new people

    Yeah, time is my main factor.

    I have like one hour free most days, between 9 pm and 10 pm

    And the weekends I do need to do things like laundry and cleaning

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    Reginald wrote: »
    Anjin-San wrote: »
    i cant say i ever officially advocated any one stance in a public forum by doin something with a group

    not that i am against the idea or nothin, but man with the group mentality always comes the possibility of hearing some cat involved being outlandish and shit

    Dang man ain't no reason to align with some elderly lady and a college dude that smells like top ramen and generic mountain dew, but that doesn't mean giving up on making the world a better taco joint. That's why you should start your own volunteer organization that accepts top ramen as payment for a nice steak taco and some crispy stellas. Ain't no one that knows pain like someone that just ate bad ramen raw.

    what the fuck is this

    what the fuck is this shit

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  • Calamity JaneCalamity Jane That Wrong Love Registered User regular
    edited March 2011
    i want answers

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  • SnowbeatSnowbeat i need something to kick this thing's ass over the lineRegistered User regular
    edited March 2011
    yeah anjin is the only one allowed to post like a reclusive appalachian who just recently discovered high-speed internet and pornography

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