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LouKing - 17 Jun 2004 00:25 GMT
I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
but they would not go back to the time I actually filed for support, only
from the time they found him - how do I go about suing him for the 6 years
he "disappeared"?
Gini - 17 Jun 2004 02:18 GMT
>I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
>for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
>but they would not go back to the time I actually filed for support, only
>from the time they found him - how do I go about suing him for the 6 years
>he "disappeared"?
====
File a suit?
====
Bob Whiteside - 17 Jun 2004 03:25 GMT
> I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
> for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
> but they would not go back to the time I actually filed for support, only
> from the time they found him - how do I go about suing him for the 6 years
> he "disappeared"?

If your court order does not establish past due support there is no past due
support.
Gini - 17 Jun 2004 04:04 GMT
>> I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
>> for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>If your court order does not establish past due support there is no past due
>support.
===
Minor technicality ;-). Wonder what state this is that only assesses support
from the time they find him. Too bad it isn't TM's controlling state.
===
===
Bob Whiteside - 17 Jun 2004 04:46 GMT
> >> I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
> >> for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> Minor technicality ;-). Wonder what state this is that only assesses support
> from the time they find him. Too bad it isn't TM's controlling state.

Gotta be a paternity case and not a divorce case.  Until paternity was
established there was no CS payments due.
teachrmama - 17 Jun 2004 05:09 GMT
> > In article <Ci7Ac.3605$w07.2079@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net>, Bob
> Whiteside
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
> Gotta be a paternity case and not a divorce case.  Until paternity was
> established there was no CS payments due.

But my husband was assigned two years arrearages from when paternity was
established.  Thank goodness they didn't go back to the birth of the child.
I wonder if there is any state where they still do that!
teachrmama - 17 Jun 2004 05:10 GMT
> >> I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
> >> for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> Minor technicality ;-). Wonder what state this is that only assesses support
> from the time they find him. Too bad it isn't TM's controlling state.

That would be great!  Too late to get her to move now, I guess. <chuckle>
Bob - 17 Jun 2004 04:34 GMT
> I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
> for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
> but they would not go back to the time I actually filed for support, only
> from the time they found him - how do I go about suing him for the 6 years
> he "disappeared"?

Support YOUR kids and get on with your life.

Bob

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Beverly - 17 Jun 2004 16:13 GMT
>I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
>for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
>but they would not go back to the time I actually filed for support, only
>from the time they found him - how do I go about suing him for the 6 years
>he "disappeared"?

I can't speak for other states, but I once questioned my attorney
about this and was told that my state disallowed retroactive child
support.  That is... support is only legally due once an order has
been established.  I suppose that is why I've heard of such a thing as
a" temporary order of support" which I suspect would be the order
given/asked for upon filing, but before the full case was heard in
court.  

My divorce took over 3 years and I was using legal aid for my
representation for all but the last few months.  My ex was/is a good
game player and knew how to cause continuances... including hiring an
attorney who sat on the board of Legal Aid which created a conflict
which caused MY need to change attorney who needed a continuance to
catch up on the case.  Anyway, I suspect it is because I used Legal
Aid that a temporary order of support was never asked for.  I didn't
have to chase my ex for several years, but I did have to ride out the
court schedule.  Support was ordered from the month we were divorced,
not the month I filed.

I'm a bit confused as to why a case was not heard within 6 years, with
or without your ex.  Service is normally required a reasonable attempt
such as publicatrion in a local newspaper to his last known address.
A court would have imputed minimum wage should he not have appeared.
It would not have helped GETTING the support, but he would have been
ordered to pay it.

Did you file with the court or with the county child support
enforcement office?  It would make a difference because the COURT
filing would not have occurred until he was found.  When one goes to
child support enforcement, they are the ones who take him to court and
it makes sense that the county would not expend legal resources until
they had a reasonable abilty to collect... which means they would need
to know where he was.  Hence, your support may have been retroactive
to the court filing.

At any rate, whenever the court establishes support is to begin is
irrefutable EXCEPT if there was a misapplication of law and an appeal
is sought.  The window for appeal is very small and you have likely
exceeded it (how long since the judgement?) since you were calm enough
to post rationally.  No court now will go further back than the date
of the last order.  This is how our justice system works to empower to
courts.  You don't stand a chance in h*** of recouping those 6 years.

Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
providing regular support.  Sure, it may be ordered.  Sure, it may be
withheld from his pay.  Sure, you may have enforcement agencies
working with you.  But a change in jobs or locations can cause gaps,
sometimes large, in the monthly stream of support payments.  Your best
bet is to get yourself into a position where you can do it yourself
(i.e. get a degree and a good job).  "Fair" does not feed or clothe
your child.  It is not unreasonable to expect the father to help even
if you can do it yourself, but being able to do it yourself ensures
that you and your child will be okay.  
Bob - 17 Jun 2004 16:26 GMT
> My divorce took over 3 years and I was using legal aid for my
> representation for all but the last few months.  My ex was/is a good
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> court schedule.  Support was ordered from the month we were divorced,
> not the month I filed.

And never once did you consider getting a job and supporting YOUR kids.
 YOU are 100% responsible for the support of the kids that YOU choose
to bear.  The co-equal responsibility of their fathers does not excuse
you from your 100% responsibility for their support.  Like all whiny
bitches you expect men-pay, women-get-paid.

Pound sand bitch.

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Beverly - 17 Jun 2004 23:44 GMT
>> My divorce took over 3 years and I was using legal aid for my
>> representation for all but the last few months.  My ex was/is a good
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
>Pound sand bitch.

Excuse me?  What caused you to have the impression that I didn't work
or that I don't take 100% responsibility for the support of my
children?  Having not gone on welfare after splitting, who do you
think supported the children 100% until there was an order?  Who do
you think supports the children 100% when their father is "between
jobs?"  I have enabled myself to provide for my children without my
ex's help AT ALL since that is what I do most of the time anyway.  In
fact, I have subsidized my ex's existence, too, because he gets the
tax dependencies whether or not he pays support... and he had been
"between jobs" for a very long time.
Chris - 18 Jun 2004 08:43 GMT
> >> My divorce took over 3 years and I was using legal aid for my
> >> representation for all but the last few months.  My ex was/is a good
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
> jobs?"  I have enabled myself to provide for my children without my
> ex's help AT ALL since that is what I do most of the time anyway.

If you support your children 100%, then what's up with this "order"?

> In
> fact, I have subsidized my ex's existence, too, because he gets the
> tax dependencies whether or not he pays support... and he had been
> "between jobs" for a very long time.
Beverly - 18 Jun 2004 16:07 GMT
>> >> My divorce took over 3 years and I was using legal aid for my
>> >> representation for all but the last few months.  My ex was/is a good
[quoted text clipped - 24 lines]
>
>If you support your children 100%, then what's up with this "order"?

A piece of writing  that should be filed under fiction, specifically
fantasy?  It is the court's fantasy on how they would like to see the
division of financial responsibility.

>> In
>> fact, I have subsidized my ex's existence, too, because he gets the
>> tax dependencies whether or not he pays support... and he had been
>> "between jobs" for a very long time.
Chris - 18 Jun 2004 18:25 GMT
> >> >> My divorce took over 3 years and I was using legal aid for my
> >> >> representation for all but the last few months.  My ex was/is a good
[quoted text clipped - 28 lines]
> fantasy?  It is the court's fantasy on how they would like to see the
> division of financial responsibility.

Don't play games. There would be NO order if you didn't have a hand in it.

> >> In
> >> fact, I have subsidized my ex's existence, too, because he gets the
> >> tax dependencies whether or not he pays support... and he had been
> >> "between jobs" for a very long time.
teachrmama - 18 Jun 2004 18:57 GMT
> > >> >> My divorce took over 3 years and I was using legal aid for my
> > >> >> representation for all but the last few months.  My ex was/is a good
[quoted text clipped - 34 lines]
>
> Don't play games. There would be NO order if you didn't have a hand in it.

I dunno, Chris.  Sounds like Dad had a hand in it, too.  He, after all, gets
the income tax deductions every year.  And he doesn't pay a penny for the
privilege.  How do you feel about that?
Chris - 21 Jun 2004 01:07 GMT
> > > >> On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:26:48 -0600, Bob <boby23456@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 48 lines]
> the income tax deductions every year.  And he doesn't pay a penny for the
> privilege.  How do you feel about that?

Income tax deductions for what?
teachrmama - 21 Jun 2004 01:19 GMT
> > > > >> On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:26:48 -0600, Bob <boby23456@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 56 lines]
>
> Income tax deductions for what?

He gets to claim the children as dependents on his taxes, even when not
paying support.
Chris - 21 Jun 2004 04:08 GMT
> > > > > >> On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:26:48 -0600, Bob <boby23456@hotmail.com>
> > > wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 68 lines]
> He gets to claim the children as dependents on his taxes, even when not
> paying support.

That's news to me! But even if true, how does he have a hand in the lawsuit
against himself?
teachrmama - 21 Jun 2004 05:22 GMT
<snip>  Chris, read below.  You say that there would be NO ORDER

> > > > > > >If you support your children 100%, then what's up with this
> > "order"?
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> > the
> > > > > > division of financial responsibility.

******> > > > > Don't play games. There would be NO order if you didn't have
a hand
> in
> > > it.*******

> > > > I dunno, Chris.  Sounds like Dad had a hand in it, too.  He, after
> all,
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> That's news to me! But even if true, how does he have a hand in the lawsuit
> against himself?

There is nothing about a lawsuit there--only a mention of an unenforced CS
order.  So what DO you think about dad getting the dependent deductions on
his taxes, while paying no child support?
Chris - 22 Jun 2004 08:32 GMT
> <snip>  Chris, read below.  You say that there would be NO ORDER
>
[quoted text clipped - 32 lines]
> There is nothing about a lawsuit there--only a mention of an unenforced CS
> order.

Just what do you think brings about such "order"?

> So what DO you think about dad getting the dependent deductions on
> his taxes, while paying no child support?
Beverly - 21 Jun 2004 05:25 GMT
>> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
>wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 89 lines]
>That's news to me! But even if true, how does he have a hand in the lawsuit
>against himself?

Readers Digest Version:

State removed my eldest son from our custody because my eldest son
claimed he was molested by my ex.

State asked my ex to reveal his history of child molestation to me,
which he did.  He was a diagnosed pedophile and had molested 10-12
children previously.

I remained married to him, seeking treatment for my ex, until it was
hammered into my head that pedophiles are considered incurable.

For a while, I considered remaining married, yet living apart, for the
next 17 years (our youngest was 1).

State threatened to take the remaining children if I did not divorce
my ex.

I chose my children above my ex and filed for divorce.

The offer on the table was for us to be divorced with my retaining
custody of the children and the basic household possessions which he
had already duplicated.  Visitation was to be supervised.  I did not
ask for spousal support or child support.  I never asked for child
support for my eldest son either (child of a previous relationship)
and it was not a problem.  Then again, his father and I had no reason
to be in court... his father did not want him.

He did not want me to have the children if he could not, so he
counterclaimed for custody.  The state was poised to take the children
should he have gotten custody.

My lawyer explained to me that a court appearance meant the judge
would automatically order child support, in cases of divorce of a
couple with children, according to state guidelines.  

The judge saw that no mention of spousal or child support was in the
motion.  My lawyer attempted to waive it.  The judge waived spousal,
but not child support.  I, then, felt it fair to split tax
dependencies if we would both be supporting them.  A miscommunication
occurred and both dependencies went to my ex.

As far as my ex's "hand" in the lawsuit, it was the counterclaim which
was based in revenge and not reality.  He was not going to have
custody of the children either way, but he forced it to go to trial.
He also had to go through the embarassment of sitting on the stand and
admitting he was a pedophile.  HIs "hand" in the entire ordeal is what
he had done... both to my son and the previous children... although I
understand it is a mental illness.  I would not have divorced him
otherwise, but I was unwilling to give my children away.  Adoption
proceedings had already begun on my eldest before the divorce was
final; however, he was returned to me within a month after the divorce
was final.

I am sorry that so many of the men on this list are so angry that they
cannot see past a "normal" divorce or a "normal" unwed parent
situation.  I am sorry that I felt it fair to accept whatever child
support came in against the tax dependencies I could not claim, but I
still think it fair.  Many posts I write to women tell them to become
independent from child support because it CAN be done.  And there is
great pride in doing it.  My eldest son is now 20.  He didn't have a
lot of Tommy Hilfiger clothes like many of his friends, but he
survived.
Gini - 21 Jun 2004 05:40 GMT
...................................

>State removed my eldest son from our custody because my eldest son
>claimed he was molested by my ex.
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
>I chose my children above my ex and filed for divorce.
====
Yikes--What a mess. Hope all is settled down now. Why isn't/wasn't he in prison?
====
Beverly - 21 Jun 2004 13:29 GMT
>...................................
>>
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
>Yikes--What a mess. Hope all is settled down now. Why isn't/wasn't he in prison?
>====

Before I met him:

He had only confessed what he had done to child protective services
and a doctor (who reported to CPS as mandated).  Child protective
services encouraged the parents to press charges, but none did.  Child
protective services told me that ALL parents removed their children
from harm's way (the daycare to which he had access), but did not want
their children to have to testify.

After my son's accusation:

Ex never admitted my son's accusation to anyone; however, what my son
claimed he did matched what he had admitted to doing to the other
children explicity.  Child protective services encouraged me tro press
charges, which I did.  My ex was unable to get into specific treatment
programs without a conviction.  My, then 5 year old,  son spoke with
an investigator and my ex took a lie detector.  First pass at lie
detector was inconclusive.  Second pass, he managed to pass.  No
physical evidence with felacio.  Police said they needed more
testimony.  I told them about the file at child protective services.
They told me it was protected and could not gain access to it (I have
since lobbied and had that law changed... they may now gain access if
there is reasonable cause.  It is still not as it should be, but
better than it was).  At any rate, they dropped the charges because
they didn't think a grand jury would indict.

In divorce court, he admitted to the disease, but not the crimes.
Personally, I am not so sure he remembers the crimes.  He had a
statement from his therapist which diagnosed him with multiple
personality disorder.
Gini - 21 Jun 2004 15:36 GMT
>>...................................
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 49 lines]
>statement from his therapist which diagnosed him with multiple
>personality disorder.

=====
What a strange set of circumstances. At least you and your kids are out from
under it (relatively) now.
=====
=====
short - 21 Jun 2004 18:20 GMT
> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 101 lines]
> I remained married to him, seeking treatment for my ex, until it was
> hammered into my head that pedophiles are considered incurable.

?????  Heh, you are far more tolerant than I am, that's for sure.

> For a while, I considered remaining married, yet living apart, for the
> next 17 years (our youngest was 1).
>
> State threatened to take the remaining children if I did not divorce
> my ex.

With good reason.

> I chose my children above my ex and filed for divorce.

Good idea!!!

> The offer on the table was for us to be divorced with my retaining
> custody of the children and the basic household possessions which he
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> counterclaimed for custody.  The state was poised to take the children
> should he have gotten custody.

Ugh.

> My lawyer explained to me that a court appearance meant the judge
> would automatically order child support, in cases of divorce of a
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> dependencies if we would both be supporting them.  A miscommunication
> occurred and both dependencies went to my ex.

Oohh, that sucks!!  For you, not him.

> As far as my ex's "hand" in the lawsuit, it was the counterclaim which
> was based in revenge and not reality.  He was not going to have
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> final; however, he was returned to me within a month after the divorce
> was final.

I will refrain from commenting here, for fear of saying something I may
regret.

> I am sorry that so many of the men on this list are so angry that they
> cannot see past a "normal" divorce or a "normal" unwed parent
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> lot of Tommy Hilfiger clothes like many of his friends, but he
> survived.

Heh, I had both parents and still didn't have any Hilfiger clothes, dammit!

Just a question though, could you get the decision for the tax deductions
reversed?

short
Beverly - 22 Jun 2004 01:18 GMT
>> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
>> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 117 lines]
>>
>?????  Heh, you are far more tolerant than I am, that's for sure.

I've always felt that if love is the real thing, it can withstand any
storm.  I still loved my ex when I filed for divorce, but he gave me
the strength to follow through because his anger caused his whole
personality to drastically change.  I did not know who he was anymore!
I was scared of him.  My friends used to envy my marriage and I
thought that I had truly found my soulmate.  Then, I realized I had
been married to a stranger for several years.

>> For a while, I considered remaining married, yet living apart, for the
>> next 17 years (our youngest was 1).
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>>
>With good reason.

I felt they went too far in demanding divorce, which was against my
religious principles.  Alas, I don't know if I could have gone 17
years on "high alert" when he was around.

>> I chose my children above my ex and filed for divorce.
>>
[quoted text clipped - 25 lines]
>>
>Oohh, that sucks!!  For you, not him.

It only sucks when he doesn't pay child support.  Then I am
contributing to HIS support in ADDITION to suporting the children
myself.  I am willing to support my kids, but not him.

>> As far as my ex's "hand" in the lawsuit, it was the counterclaim which
>> was based in revenge and not reality.  He was not going to have
[quoted text clipped - 25 lines]
>Just a question though, could you get the decision for the tax deductions
>reversed?

Yes, and I plan to ask the court to reduce his child support
obligation since the disparity in our incomes has grown (his income
has remained the same for the last 10 years whereas mine has increased
x3+).  I don't care as much about a support order as I do the taxes
because I can only control the latter.  

>short
Chris - 22 Jun 2004 09:12 GMT
> >> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
> >> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 120 lines]
> I've always felt that if love is the real thing, it can withstand any
> storm.  I still loved my ex when I filed for divorce,

No you didn't.

> but he gave me
> the strength to follow through because his anger caused his whole
> personality to drastically change.  I did not know who he was anymore!
> I was scared of him.  My friends used to envy my marriage and I
> thought that I had truly found my soulmate.  Then, I realized I had
> been married to a stranger for several years.

No doubt he came to the SAME realization.

> >> For a while, I considered remaining married, yet living apart, for the
> >> next 17 years (our youngest was 1).
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> I felt they went too far in demanding divorce,

That's because they DID go too far. The government folks have no business
getting involved in the divorce business any more than they have any
business getting involved in marriage!

> which was against my
> religious principles.

A principle not worth dying for is a principle not worth living for.

> Alas, I don't know if I could have gone 17
> years on "high alert" when he was around.

Nor will you ever know.

> >> I chose my children above my ex and filed for divorce.
> >>
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>
> It only sucks when he doesn't pay child support.

Welcome to the world of fairness. It sure does "suck" to not receive FREE
UNEARNED money.

> Then I am
> contributing to HIS support

How so?

> in ADDITION to suporting the children
> myself.  I am willing to support my kids,

Then DO IT, and stop being concerned about receiving extorted money.

> but not him.
> >
[quoted text clipped - 33 lines]
> x3+).  I don't care as much about a support order as I do the taxes
> because I can only control the latter.

Uhuh. It's ALL about the $$$$$$$$$$. Why am I NOT surprised.

> >short
Chris - 22 Jun 2004 09:11 GMT
> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 129 lines]
> motion.  My lawyer attempted to waive it.  The judge waived spousal,
> but not child support.

Same thing.

> I, then, felt it fair to split tax
> dependencies if we would both be supporting them.  A miscommunication
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> admitting he was a pedophile.  HIs "hand" in the entire ordeal is what
> he had done... both to my son and the previous children...

NONE of which caused the "order".

> although I
> understand it is a mental illness.  I would not have divorced him
> otherwise,

I thought you divorced him because the state threatened to take the
remaining children if you did NOT divorce him. Which is it?

> but I was unwilling to give my children away.  Adoption
> proceedings had already begun on my eldest before the divorce was
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> independent from child support because it CAN be done.  And there is
> great pride in doing it.

For starters, the pride of knowing that they are not STEALING from someone
else!

> My eldest son is now 20.  He didn't have a
> lot of Tommy Hilfiger clothes like many of his friends,

Neither do MANY children who are raised by both parents.

> but he
> survived.
Beverly - 23 Jun 2004 01:23 GMT
>> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
>> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 158 lines]
>
>NONE of which caused the "order".

So tell me if you are so smart, what could I have done differently to
get the divorce that was necessitated by his actions without causing
an order?

>> although I
>> understand it is a mental illness.  I would not have divorced him
>> otherwise,
>
>I thought you divorced him because the state threatened to take the
>remaining children if you did NOT divorce him. Which is it?

How nice of you to take two separate sentences and put words in my
mouth.  I SAID that I was unwilling to lose my children in order to
remain married.  The understanding that it is a mental illness was a
statement referring to his potential incapacity to have an
understanding of cause and effect.

>> but I was unwilling to give my children away.  Adoption
>> proceedings had already begun on my eldest before the divorce was
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>
>Neither do MANY children who are raised by both parents.

But many children whose mothers receive child support do... not all,
just many.  I was making a point that children do just fine without
all the extras.  I am aghast when I hear a woman complain about child
support because her child cannot take piano lessons without it.  THAT
is for discretionary income... and I believe Dad has the right to use
his discretionary income HIMSELF, not through Mom.  If he chooses not
to use some of it on his children, that's his choice.  But if he does,
let HIM be the "good guy" to the children.

>> but he
>> survived.
Chris - 23 Jun 2004 11:45 GMT
> >> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
> >> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 162 lines]
> get the divorce that was necessitated by his actions without causing
> an order?

Whether or not such divorce was "necessitated" is a matter of opinion. But
to answer your question ( not making any claim of being "so smart"),
according to your claim, there was nothing you could have done differently
to get a divorce without causing an order. Thus, it was YOUR choice of
action that resulted in the order.

> >> although I
> >> understand it is a mental illness.  I would not have divorced him
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> How nice of you to take two separate sentences and put words in my
> mouth.

"State threatened to take the remaining children if I did not divorce
my ex.". Whose words were these.....   MINE?

> I SAID that I was unwilling to lose my children in order to
> remain married.  The understanding that it is a mental illness was a
[quoted text clipped - 33 lines]
> >> but he
> >> survived.
Beverly - 23 Jun 2004 12:41 GMT
>> >> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
>> >> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 181 lines]
>to get a divorce without causing an order. Thus, it was YOUR choice of
>action that resulted in the order.

Once my ex decided to take it to trial, it was out of my hands.  It
was his choice to do that, not mine.

>> >> although I
>> >> understand it is a mental illness.  I would not have divorced him
[quoted text clipped - 47 lines]
>> >> but he
>> >> survived.
Chris - 23 Jun 2004 19:05 GMT
> >> >> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris" <reddd@juno.com>
> >> >> >wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 184 lines]
> Once my ex decided to take it to trial, it was out of my hands.  It
> was his choice to do that, not mine.

I equated "court appearance" with filing for divorce. Perhaps I
misunderstood you. Are you equating "court appearance" with his "forcing to
go to trial"?

> >> >> although I
> >> >> understand it is a mental illness.  I would not have divorced him
[quoted text clipped - 47 lines]
> >> >> but he
> >> >> survived.
Beverly - 24 Jun 2004 00:27 GMT
>> >> >> >> > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:43:33 -0700, "Chris"
><reddd@juno.com>
[quoted text clipped - 216 lines]
>misunderstood you. Are you equating "court appearance" with his "forcing to
>go to trial"?

My understanding, as told to me by my legal aid attorney, was that no
court appearance would be necessary should the divorcing parties have
an agreement to which they both would stipulate.  In that instance,
the judge would supposedly sign off after checking the signatures
indicating agreement.  By forcing it to trial, my ex got into a
position where questions were asked and the children were a major
point of contention.  The judge was made implicitly aware of the fact
that there were children and did not finish her verbal order without
inquiring about support issues.    

>> >> >> although I
>> >> >> understand it is a mental illness.  I would not have divorced him
[quoted text clipped - 51 lines]
>> >> >> but he
>> >> >> survived.
short - 29 Jun 2004 20:05 GMT
> > Once my ex decided to take it to trial, it was out of my hands.  It
> > was his choice to do that, not mine.
>
> I equated "court appearance" with filing for divorce. Perhaps I
> misunderstood you. Are you equating "court appearance" with his "forcing to
> go to trial"?

I'm thinking it was the child molestation that went to trial, and got the
state involved.

short
short - 21 Jun 2004 18:13 GMT
> > > > > >> On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:26:48 -0600, Bob <boby23456@hotmail.com>
> > > wrote:
[quoted text clipped - 68 lines]
> He gets to claim the children as dependents on his taxes, even when not
> paying support.

Umm, no he doesn't, I don't think.  I was told by the IRS a few years back,
that the Custodial Parent gets to claim the kids.  Whether it was true or
not I haven't verified, but why would they lie to me?

Or you must have provided over half of the individual's support for the
year.  If he's not paying support, he's definitely not providing over half,
now is he?

short
short - 21 Jun 2004 20:29 GMT
> > > > I dunno, Chris.  Sounds like Dad had a hand in it, too.  He, after
> all,
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
>
> short

You can just ignore this, I missed where he was allowed claim them :o)

short
bunnylove1994 - 21 Jul 2004 17:32 GMT
Just curious bob....do have anything new to reply...cause your getting real
old real fast...BORRRRRRINGGGG!!!!!
Bob - 21 Jul 2004 17:55 GMT
> Just curious bob....do have anything new to reply...cause your getting real
> old real fast...BORRRRRRINGGGG!!!!!

Translation:  Bob hasn't agreed with bunny yet about her taking money
from men.

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bunnylove1994 - 25 Jul 2004 01:59 GMT
Translation you say the same stuff over and over and you are very
boring!!!!!  
Go get some new material! :-D
Bob - 25 Jul 2004 03:23 GMT
>  Translation you say the same stuff over and over and you are very
> boring!!!!!  
>  Go get some new material! :-D

Translation:  Bob hasn't agreed with bunny yet about her taking money
from men.

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Chris - 18 Jun 2004 07:48 GMT
> >I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
> >for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
[quoted text clipped - 47 lines]
> Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child

Uhuh. "His" child when it comes to paying money to the woman; but HER child
when it comes to choosing birth, having custody, and collecting so-called
"child support"! What's up with THAT?

> will most likely not be
> providing regular support.  Sure, it may be ordered.  Sure, it may be
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> if you can do it yourself, but being able to do it yourself ensures
> that you and your child will be okay.
Beverly - 18 Jun 2004 16:29 GMT
>> >I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my
>ex
[quoted text clipped - 53 lines]
>when it comes to choosing birth, having custody, and collecting so-called
>"child support"! What's up with THAT?

Now I know why you are so bitter.  You had a bad education and
sentence structure confuses you.  The pronoun used is dependent upon
the noun for which it refers.  If the noun is plural, the proper
pronoun is "their."  If the noun is masuline, it is "his."  If the
noun is feminine, it is "her."

>> will most likely not be
>> providing regular support.  Sure, it may be ordered.  Sure, it may be
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>> if you can do it yourself, but being able to do it yourself ensures
>> that you and your child will be okay.
Chris - 18 Jun 2004 18:24 GMT
> >> >I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my
> >ex
[quoted text clipped - 59 lines]
> pronoun is "their."  If the noun is masuline, it is "his."  If the
> noun is feminine, it is "her."

Nice lil' red herring.

> >> will most likely not be
> >> providing regular support.  Sure, it may be ordered.  Sure, it may be
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> >> if you can do it yourself, but being able to do it yourself ensures
> >> that you and your child will be okay.
Bob - 18 Jun 2004 17:04 GMT
> Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
> providing regular support.  

Un, no.  Supporting a child is NOT **paying** the bitch who broke up the
child's family.  Paying females has NOTHING to do with supporting a child.

You support a child by putting a plate on the table at dinner, and
providing a place on your home to sleep.

You whinny greedy bitches always pretend that men paying women is
"supporting a child" but you lie a lot.

Bob

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Chris - 18 Jun 2004 18:25 GMT
> > Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> > hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> You whinny greedy bitches always pretend that men paying women is
> "supporting a child" but you lie a lot.

It amounts to nothing more than backdoor alimony.

> Bob
short - 21 Jun 2004 18:24 GMT
> > Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> > hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>
> Bob

Hey Bob, did you read the rest of her posts?  If what she says is true (and
personally I have no reason to disbelieve) her kids deserve more than a bit
of child support.  In this particular case having the father in the picture
is a very BAD idea.

short
Bob - 21 Jun 2004 21:24 GMT
>>>Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
>>>hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> is a very BAD idea.
> short

So SHE ought to get off her fat a.s and support the kids that SHE
"chose" to bear.  All she's doing is whining about some man who doesn't
PAY her for being a female.  Whinny greedy bitches always pretend that
men paying women is "supporting a child" but that's a LIE.

In addition, when the female tells it the man is always scum.  Boo Hoo.
Her probability of truth is way less than 50%, and even if true it
doesn't change HER obligation to support HER kids.

Bob

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teachrmama - 21 Jun 2004 21:44 GMT
> >>>Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> >>>hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
> Her probability of truth is way less than 50%, and even if true it
> doesn't change HER obligation to support HER kids.

She does support her kids, Bob. 100%  Zippo from good old dad.  And *he*
gets to claim the children on HIS taxes, even though he pays ZIPPO.  But
that's ok, isn't it, Bob, because he is a MAN.
Bob - 21 Jun 2004 22:44 GMT
>>>>>Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
>>>>>hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
[quoted text clipped - 38 lines]
> gets to claim the children on HIS taxes, even though he pays ZIPPO.  But
> that's ok, isn't it, Bob, because he is a MAN.

For a female who claims to be a teacher, you sure can't read very well.

What part of "Past Due Support" is so hard to read?

But we forget.  She's a woman and men-pay, women-get-paid.

For bigots like teachermama, getting paid is "supporting" your kids.
because she is a female.

Bob

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teachrmama - 21 Jun 2004 22:51 GMT
> >>>>>Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> >>>>>hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
[quoted text clipped - 47 lines]
> For bigots like teachermama, getting paid is "supporting" your kids.
> because she is a female.

I don't get paid for supporting my kids.  I'm  married to their father, and
both of us work outside the home.

But you still didn't answer the question about this guy paying no current
support, and yet getting to claim the children on his income taxes, even
though mom is supporting them 100%. Is that ok with you, Bob?
Tiffany - 22 Jun 2004 01:49 GMT
> > >>>>>Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> > >>>>>hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not
[quoted text clipped - 56 lines]
> support, and yet getting to claim the children on his income taxes, even
> though mom is supporting them 100%. Is that ok with you, Bob?

I am sure he won't answer that question. He only responds to say the same
ole- BS over and over again. Its getting really boring, reading his posts.
lol

T
teachrmama - 22 Jun 2004 04:21 GMT
> > > >>>>>Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing
> to
[quoted text clipped - 68 lines]
> ole- BS over and over again. Its getting really boring, reading his posts.
> lol

You're right.  He didn't answer it.  Just did his ol' shuffle routine.
<chuckle>
Chris - 22 Jun 2004 08:28 GMT
> > > >>>>>Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing
> to
[quoted text clipped - 67 lines]
> I am sure he won't answer that question. He only responds to say the same
> ole- BS over and over again.

Such "BS" being?

> Its getting really boring, reading his posts.
> lol
>
> T
Tiffany - 22 Jun 2004 11:31 GMT
snipped

> > I am sure he won't answer that question. He only responds to say the same
> > ole- BS over and over again.
>
> Such "BS" being?

Such bs being? What the hell is that?

If you are asking "Bs such as....?" Well, read his posts.
Chris - 22 Jun 2004 19:07 GMT
> snipped
>
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
> If you are asking "Bs such as....?" Well, read his posts.

The term "BS" to me means false information. Does it mean the same to you?
If so, then perhaps you might quote what he said that is false since
everything I read from his posts appears to be true.
Bob - 22 Jun 2004 02:52 GMT
> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>She does support her kids, Bob. 100%  Zippo from good old dad.  And *he*
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> support, and yet getting to claim the children on his income taxes, even
> though mom is supporting them 100%. Is that ok with you, Bob?

LOL.  The first thing you said after denying that getting paid is
"support" in your femorrhoid mind is "this guy paying."

You can't even stop talking about men "paying" long enough to deny
believing it.   ROFLMAO!!!

Bob

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teachrmama - 22 Jun 2004 04:19 GMT
> > "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>She does support her kids, Bob. 100%  Zippo from good old dad.  And *he*
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
> You can't even stop talking about men "paying" long enough to deny
> believing it.   ROFLMAO!!!

Let me try it in big letters for you, Bob.  DO YOU THINK IT IS OK FOR HIM TO
TAKE THE TAX $$$$$$$$ DEDUCTIONS WHEN HE IS CONTRIBUTING NO $$$$$$$$$ MONEY
TOWARDS THE CHILDREN'S SUPPORT?  If you think it is ok for him to do this,
please explain why.
Bob - 22 Jun 2004 06:01 GMT
>>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 40 lines]
> TOWARDS THE CHILDREN'S SUPPORT?  If you think it is ok for him to do this,
> please explain why.

Gosh, she's all riled up. Shouting at us.

Taxes are the other thread. This one is about "Past Due Support."

It's all about the money for you isn't it, Toots.

Men-pay, women-get-paid.  It's always about money for the females.

Mom has a 100% co-equal RESPONSIBILITY to support the kids SHE chose to
bear.  It's "a woman's right to choose" legally.  If she's supporting
her kids 100% it's no more than her responsibility.

Supporting kids is putting an extra plate out at dinner and providing
them with a place to sleep.

It's NOT ABOUT THE ROBBING MONEY FROM THEIR FATHER!

If she can't or won't support her kids she should do like females have
been doing for millions of years, take them to their father for his
support.

Is it okay to take the tax deduction?  Heck, Bob really doesn't think
it's okay to get the divorce 99% of the time when children are involved.

Bob

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teachrmama - 22 Jun 2004 06:50 GMT
> >>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>
[quoted text clipped - 46 lines]
>
> It's all about the money for you isn't it, Toots.

It sure isn't, Bob.  It's about fairness.  And, perhaps, about you actually
answering a question about fairness when it involves the man being unfair.
But I guess you've adequately proved that you are unable to recognize
unfairness when it comes to a man being the unfair one.  As I said to you
once before, a misogynist is just as wrong as a misandrist.

> Men-pay, women-get-paid.  It's always about money for the females.
>
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>
> Bob
Tiffany - 22 Jun 2004 11:33 GMT
> > >>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > >>>
[quoted text clipped - 57 lines]
> unfairness when it comes to a man being the unfair one.  As I said to you
> once before, a misogynist is just as wrong as a misandrist.

Wow, same ole' sentences again. He must copy/paste to save himself from
having to type all that over and over again.

Now I must stop or I will be saying the same worthless sh.t as he is.

T
teachrmama - 22 Jun 2004 16:46 GMT
> > > >>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > >>>
[quoted text clipped - 64 lines]
>
> Now I must stop or I will be saying the same worthless sh.t as he is.

Me, too.  I'm done with him.  He never answers questions, just posts the
same old drivel no matter what question is asked.  Case in point being my
question in this thread about the man getting tax breaks for children he
doesn't support.  He never answers--just goes back to his accusatory
misogynistic rantings.  Oh, well.........
Bob - 22 Jun 2004 17:52 GMT
>>>>>>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>
[quoted text clipped - 99 lines]
> doesn't support.  He never answers--just goes back to his accusatory
> misogynistic rantings.  Oh, well.........

Indeed, no matter how many times you post your old tired feminazi crap,
the answer is still the same.

[Hint:  The days that feminists can shut up men by hurling insults are
over.]

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Beverly - 23 Jun 2004 00:55 GMT
>> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>She does support her kids, Bob. 100%  Zippo from good old dad.  And *he*
[quoted text clipped - 24 lines]
>
>Bob

Would it have helped you understand her question if it was phrased:

How do you feel about a person who takes tax deductions on children
this person does not support in any manner?  Is it reasonable for the
person whom is actually doing the supporting, whether it be man or
woman, to desire remuneration?
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 01:41 GMT
>>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>
> Would it have helped you understand her question if it was phrased:

That is 2 questions.

1.
> How do you feel about a person who takes tax deductions on children
> this person does not support in any manner?  

Tax deductions should be based on actual support, but in the USA the
"custodial parent" is given 100% of the tax deduction unless SHE signs a
waiver. (It's almost always "she.")

2.
> Is it reasonable for the
> person whom is actually doing the supporting, whether it be man or
> woman, to desire remuneration?

No, it's not reasonable for either person to demand payment for doing
what they are 100% RESPONSIBLE to do -- support her children.

Bob

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Gini - 23 Jun 2004 02:07 GMT
.................................................

>That is 2 questions.
>
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>
>Bob
=====
Just curious, Bob--Do you have any kids?
=====
=====
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 03:18 GMT
> .................................................
>
[quoted text clipped - 24 lines]
> =====
> =====

Bob has raised a family.  They are grown, educated, and fine young men
now.  Bob also has step daughters who are fine young independent women.

Do you?

Bob

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Bob Whiteside - 23 Jun 2004 04:37 GMT
> > .................................................
> >
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
> Bob has raised a family.  They are grown, educated, and fine young men
> now.  Bob also has step daughters who are fine young independent women.

Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a successful
parent, why are you so angry about how the CS system treats fathers?  You
come off more like an angry, immature male who was abandoned by his father
and listened to his mother's BS about the CS system.  And then it's like you
had it all happen to you just like she explained it took down your dad,
except being on the recieving end really pisses you off.  So now you are
really angry at your mother for misleading you and your mind is conflicted
about reality.

> Do you?

Do you know anyone else in this NG, or elsewhere, who refers to themselves
in the familiar sense using their first name?  When did you become such a
disturbed egomaniac?
Gini - 23 Jun 2004 05:18 GMT
>> > .................................................
>> >
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>except being on the recieving end really pisses you off.  So now you are
>really angry at your mother for misleading you and your mind is conflicted
====
Thanks for the clarification. I knew he had issues but wasn't sure what they
were ;-)
====
about reality.

>> Do you?
>
>Do you know anyone else in this NG, or elsewhere, who refers to themselves
>in the familiar sense using their first name?  
===
Bob Dole. Wonder if they're related.
===
===
When did you become such a
>disturbed egomaniac?
Chris - 23 Jun 2004 11:30 GMT
> >> > .................................................
> >> >
[quoted text clipped - 38 lines]
> Thanks for the clarification. I knew he had issues but wasn't sure what they
> were ;-)

He may "have issues"; but the fact is that his posts are infested with
TRUTH.

> ====
> about reality.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> When did you become such a
> >disturbed egomaniac?
Gini - 23 Jun 2004 13:46 GMT
...............................

>He may "have issues"; but the fact is that his posts are infested with
>TRUTH.
======
Noted: Chris agrees with Bob.
======
======
Chris - 23 Jun 2004 19:06 GMT
> ...............................
> >
> >He may "have issues"; but the fact is that his posts are infested with
> >TRUTH.
> ======
> Noted: Chris agrees with Bob.

Safe assumption.

> ======
> ======
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 05:42 GMT
> Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a successful
> parent, why are you so angry about how the CS system treats fathers?  You
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> really angry at your mother for misleading you and your mind is conflicted
> about reality.

Please post your psychotherapy license.

Or, are you just blowing sh.t out both ends.

We await your answer.

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Bob Whiteside - 23 Jun 2004 06:12 GMT
> > Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a successful
> > parent, why are you so angry about how the CS system treats fathers?  You
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
> [Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts.  All
> posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]
Bob Whiteside - 23 Jun 2004 06:20 GMT
> > Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a successful
> > parent, why are you so angry about how the CS system treats fathers?  You
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Please post your psychotherapy license.

Can't do that.  My degree is in a discipline other than psychotherapy.

> Or, are you just blowing sh.t out both ends.

No just one end and it's directed solely at you.

> We await your answer.

Who is included in "we."  You are displaying characteristics of delusional
schizophrenia.
Chris - 23 Jun 2004 11:44 GMT
> > > Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a
> successful
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
> Who is included in "we."  You are displaying characteristics of delusional
> schizophrenia.

With all due respect, your disqualifications of his argument are based on a
genetic fallacy rather than the merits of the argument itself.
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 14:47 GMT
>>>Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a
>>> successful
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>
> Can't do that.  My degree is in a discipline other than psychotherapy.

IOW: You're just another sad a.shole so full of crap that it runs out
all over your keyboard.  You need to apologize for all your nonsense
psychobabble diarrhea.

>>Or, are you just blowing sh.t out both ends.
>
> No just one end and it's directed solely at you.

Translation:  There is someone who is an immature male abandoned by his
father, really angry with his mother, and who's mind is conflicted about
reality, and his name is Whiteside. In his anger Whiteside projects his
sh.t at  every decent MAN he meets.  Pathetic.

Bob

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Bob Whiteside - 23 Jun 2004 17:35 GMT
> >>>Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a
> >>> successful
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> all over your keyboard.  You need to apologize for all your nonsense
> psychobabble diarrhea.

I apologize other people have to listen to your immature ramblings and your
inability to answer a simple question - If you are such a successful parent,
why are you so angry at the CS system?

> >>Or, are you just blowing sh.t out both ends.
> >
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> reality, and his name is Whiteside. In his anger Whiteside projects his
> sh.t at  every decent MAN he meets.  Pathetic.

So how can you claim to the a "decent man" when you talk to women the way
you do?  Do "decent men" call women names?  Do "decent men" assume all women
think alike?

> [Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts.  All
> posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]

Why can't other people follow the same approach you use to posting here?
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 18:14 GMT
> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> If you are such a successful parent,
> why are you so angry at the CS system?

So called "CS" is a radical feminist social experiment first implemented
in the 20th century.  It has been responsible for the wanton destruction
of millions of families and has hurt untold millions of children.  Any
decent parent would oppose a program that hurts millions of children.

So called "CS" was invented by feminism in the 19th century as a plan to
 allow wives to leave their husbands, take his children,  and still be
supported by him.  Any decent parent would oppose a program that is
designed to destroy families.

It amounts to indentured servitude, a form of slavery. Any decent
citizen is opposed to slavery.

The real question that decent people would ask is why you would support
a program intended to destroy families, hurt children, and put men into
slavery?

So tell us Whiteside, why do you support the destruction of families,
hurting of children, and slavery?

>>Translation:  There is someone who is an immature male abandoned by his
>>father, really angry with his mother, and who's mind is conflicted about
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> you do?  Do "decent men" call women names?  Do "decent men" assume all women
> think alike?

LOL.  You think that anyone with a c.nt deserves to be excused from
responsibility for all her hate and prejudice because she is female.

You still think that after more than a century of feminists claiming to
be "equal"?

You are very twisted above the ears.

Bob

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Gini - 23 Jun 2004 18:40 GMT
>> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>So tell us Whiteside, why do you support the destruction of families,
>hurting of children, and slavery?
=====
You are confusing his lack of support for your postings for support of the CS
system. Most of us here strongly oppose the system but most of us here do not
support your vile rhetoric. (Chris' support has been noted.) What specific
actions have you taken to change the system?
=====
=====
Chris - 24 Jun 2004 05:58 GMT
> >> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
> system. Most of us here strongly oppose the system but most of us here do not
> support your vile rhetoric. (Chris' support has been noted.)

What I support is that which is the TRUTH! Feel free to classify it as "vile
rhetoric", but that is merely your opinion. Last I checked, this was NOT
Alt.opinion.

> What specific
> actions have you taken to change the system?
> =====
> =====
Gini - 24 Jun 2004 06:20 GMT
>> >> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>
>What I support is that which is the TRUTH!
===
He hasn't said anything coherent enough to determine its truthfulness or lack
thereof.
===
> Feel free to classify it as "vile
>rhetoric", but that is merely your opinion.
===
Yeah, I suppose I am the only one who sees it that way.
===
> Last I checked, this was NOT
>Alt.opinion.
===
Damn! You mean we aren't allowed to give our opinions on Usenet? Say it ain't
so!
===
===
Chris - 24 Jun 2004 20:28 GMT
> >> >> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> >> If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 30 lines]
> He hasn't said anything coherent enough to determine its truthfulness or lack
> thereof.

In YOUR opinion.

> ===
> > Feel free to classify it as "vile
> >rhetoric", but that is merely your opinion.
> ===
> Yeah, I suppose I am the only one who sees it that way.

Who knows. There may be others who have the same tastes as you.

> ===
> > Last I checked, this was NOT
> >Alt.opinion.
> ===
> Damn! You mean we aren't allowed to give our opinions on Usenet? Say it ain't
> so!

Give it all you want, but opinions say NOTHING about fact.

> ===
> ===
Gini - 24 Jun 2004 21:26 GMT
>> >> >> "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 59 lines]
>
>Give it all you want, but opinions say NOTHING about fact.
=====
You just figured that out?
=====
=====
Bob Whiteside - 23 Jun 2004 19:13 GMT
> > "Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> of millions of families and has hurt untold millions of children.  Any
> decent parent would oppose a program that hurts millions of children.

No wonder your comments don't make any sense.  You lump together and mix up
changes in custody decision making standards, no fault divorce laws, the
feminist movement from the 60's-70's, the developement of CS guidelines, and
call them all "CS."

> So called "CS" was invented by feminism in the 19th century as a plan to
>   allow wives to leave their husbands, take his children,  and still be
> supported by him.  Any decent parent would oppose a program that is
> designed to destroy families.

Nice rhetoric, but not factually accurate.  You need to stop mixing up cause
and effect, and forgetting there is a timeline of events that got us to
where we are today.

> It amounts to indentured servitude, a form of slavery. Any decent
> citizen is opposed to slavery.
>
> The real question that decent people would ask is why you would support
> a program intended to destroy families, hurt children, and put men into
> slavery?

I do not support "no fault" divorce.  I do not support young women having
children out of wedlock.  I do not support child custody decisions that
force fathers out of children's lives.  I do not support government
intervention in the family.  I do not support gender bias in the family law
system.  I do not support financial incentives to breakup the family.  I do
not support CS without some sort of accounting on how it is spent.  I do not
support only one parent being monitored for how much they contribute to the
care and maintenance of their children.  I do not support the phoney logic
behind the setting of CS guidelines.

> So tell us Whiteside, why do you support the destruction of families,
> hurting of children, and slavery?

I don't.

> >>Translation:  There is someone who is an immature male abandoned by his
> >>father, really angry with his mother, and who's mind is conflicted about
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> LOL.  You think that anyone with a c.nt deserves to be excused from
> responsibility for all her hate and prejudice because she is female.

More proof you are not a "decent man."  And more proof you project you
hatred of women in your life onto all other women.
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 19:34 GMT
>>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> feminist movement from the 60's-70's, the developement of CS guidelines, and
> call them all "CS."

No wonder your comments don't make any sense. You know nothing of the
history of feminism, CS, or anything related to the topic.

[Hint:  Feminism was more than a century old in the "60's-70's"]

>>So called "CS" was invented by feminism in the 19th century as a plan to
>>  allow wives to leave their husbands, take his children,  and still be
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> and effect, and forgetting there is a timeline of events that got us to
> where we are today.

Yes, you need to review the history of feminism and the timeline for the
creation of so-called "child support" as a radical feminist social
experiment to allow females to leave their husband, take the children,
and still force men to support them.  It was adopted as a goal of
feminism in the middle of the 19th century, and was actively promoted
for more than a century until it became law throughout the US and in
other places.  Get back to us after you have studied more history of
your topic.

>>It amounts to indentured servitude, a form of slavery. Any decent
>>citizen is opposed to slavery.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> system.  I do not support financial incentives to breakup the family.  I do
> not support CS without some sort of accounting on how it is spent.  

Contradicting yourself two sentences in a row?  How expected.  Are you
sure you're not female?  You can't be consistent two sentences in a row.

So-called "CS" IS a financial incentive to break up a family.  That's
what it's always been about.  That's what it does.  It's been a total
disaster for untold millions of children, and you support it (with
accounting).

> I do not
> support only one parent being monitored for how much they contribute to the
> care and maintenance of their children.  I do not support the phoney logic
> behind the setting of CS guidelines.

But you do support the feminist social experiment called "CS."  How very
feminist of you.

Methods for setting "CS guidelines" is NOT the problem.

Hint:  You can't make wrong into right by doing wrong more effectively.

>>So tell us Whiteside, why do you support the destruction of families,
>>hurting of children, and slavery?
> I don't.

LOL. You just did, inbetween denials you supported it.  CS is indentured
servitude, a form of slavery, and you support it.  CS hurts children,
and you support it.  CS pays for the destruction of families, and you
support it.  Decent people try to help families, not hurt children.

>>>>Translation:  There is someone who is an immature male abandoned by his
>>>>father, really angry with his mother, and who's mind is conflicted about
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> More proof you are not a "decent man."  And more proof you project you
> hatred of women in your life onto all other women.

LOL.  Your psychobabble is as phony as a $3 bill.  You have no
credibility in psychoanalysis, as you told us already today.  So why
don't you drop it and stop making such a fool of yourself?

Bob

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Chris - 24 Jun 2004 06:22 GMT
> >>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 51 lines]
>
> So-called "CS" IS a financial incentive to break up a family.

AMEN!

> That's
> what it's always been about.  That's what it does.  It's been a total
[quoted text clipped - 46 lines]
>
> Bob
Bob Whiteside - 24 Jun 2004 17:20 GMT
> > >>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > >>>If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 59 lines]
>
> AMEN!

CS itself is not a financial incentive to breakup the family.  The almost
certain mother custody coupled with predictable levels of CS are financial
incentives to breakup the family.  My point is if there was some question
about who would get custody, and the level of CS in the CS guidelines was
not treated as de facto law, the incentives to divorce would not be so
strongly in favor of women walking away from relationships.  IOW - It's how
the laws are applied, not what they say.
Bob - 24 Jun 2004 18:31 GMT
> "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
>>>> I do
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
> CS itself is not a financial incentive to breakup the family.

LOL.  When did you grow breasts?   Feminists invented CS to pay them to
break up families.

> The almost
> certain mother custody coupled with predictable levels of CS are financial
> incentives to breakup the family.  

Which contradicts your previous sentence.  CS is a financial incentive
to break up families.

> My point is if there was some question
> about who would get custody, and the level of CS in the CS guidelines was
> not treated as de facto law, the incentives to divorce would not be so
> strongly in favor of women walking away from relationships.  IOW - It's how
> the laws are applied, not what they say.

You can't make wrong into right by doing wrong more effectively.

Applying a wrong law more effectively does not change it into helping a
family stay together.

In order to discuss "better" CS guidelines you have to affirm the
existence of CS, and that is harmful to families.

Bob

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Chris - 24 Jun 2004 20:28 GMT
> > > >>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > >>>If you are such a successful parent,
[quoted text clipped - 80 lines]
> strongly in favor of women walking away from relationships.  IOW - It's how
> the laws are applied, not what they say.

For what it's worth, the ONLY thing that counts is what's applied; not what
is written. Not to mention the fact that it is ALWAYS wrong to force someone
to give their money to someone else unless they have incurred a debt or
financial loss to the other party!
Chris - 23 Jun 2004 18:57 GMT
> > >>>Do you want a medal or a chest to pin it on?  If you are such a
> > >>> successful
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
> inability to answer a simple question - If you are such a successful parent,
> why are you so angry at the CS system?

Because the CS system is ANT-successful parent (specifically father)?

> > >>Or, are you just blowing sh.t out both ends.
> > >
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> Why can't other people follow the same approach you use to posting here?

My guess is that rather than carefully analyzing the position, you are
carefully analyzing the man.
Bob Whiteside - 23 Jun 2004 19:38 GMT
> > > [Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts.  All
> > > posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> My guess is that rather than carefully analyzing the position, you are
> carefully analyzing the man.

Attempts to analyze his positions were discarded as being done in support of
the CS system.  Attempts to use logic and factual data to counter outrageous
claims were summarily dismissed as not representing the real facts only he
knew about.  Attempts to have him produce evidence to back up positions were
deflected and posters were told to look it up themselves.  When references
were posted they did not prove what he claimed they proved.

While he has a right to say anything he wants in this NG, putting out false
information and manipulated data to support a radical position is not
productive, and calling women and men foul names because they stand up to
the BS is not okay and he needs to be called on it.  And my point was - If
he can ascribe motives to other posters, we have the right to do the same
back to him.
Gini - 23 Jun 2004 04:38 GMT
.......................................
>> =====
>> Just curious, Bob--Do you have any kids?
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>Bob has raised a family.  They are grown, educated, and fine young men
>now.  Bob also has step daughters who are fine young independent women.
======
That's nice. Were you 100% responsible for their support? Why do you refer to
yourself in the third person?
======
>Do you?
======
Lots of em. The first 4 (1 adopted--boy age 25, 1 bio--boy age 23, 2 steps--1
boy age 23, 1 girl age 21) are slightly imperfect. The last two  (both bio boys
age 11 & 9) are perfect.
======
======

>Bob
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 05:44 GMT
> .......................................
>
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> ======
> That's nice. Were you 100% responsible for their support?

Of course.

> Why do you refer to
> yourself in the third person?

That's Bob's style.  It drives the fruitcakes loony.

> ======
>
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> ======
> ======

Congrats.

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Beverly - 23 Jun 2004 03:23 GMT
>>>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>
[quoted text clipped - 37 lines]
>"custodial parent" is given 100% of the tax deduction unless SHE signs a
>waiver. (It's almost always "she.")

See http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040.pdf, page 21, under Children
Who Did Not Live With You Due to Divorce or Separation.

It specifically states:
"If your divorce decree or separation agreement went into effect after
1984, you may attach certain pages from the decree or agreement
instead of Form 8332."

>2.
>> Is it reasonable for the
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>No, it's not reasonable for either person to demand payment for doing
>what they are 100% RESPONSIBLE to do -- support her children.

The second question was dependent upon the first, Bob.  The parent
supporting the children OBVIOUSLY does so 100% if the other parent
does not in any manner.  Remuneration is for the supporting parent
rightfully earned, but the other parent took through the IRS
procedures.

>Bob
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 03:40 GMT
>>>>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>
[quoted text clipped - 46 lines]
> 1984, you may attach certain pages from the decree or agreement
> instead of Form 8332."

Been there, done that.

Next.

>>2.
>>
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> supporting the children OBVIOUSLY does so 100% if the other parent
> does not in any manner.  

Right so far.  Each parent is co-equally 100% responsible.

> Remuneration is for the supporting parent
> rightfully earned,

WRONG!  You don't "earn" anything for doing what your are fully
responsible to do.  Supporting YOUR kids is YOUR responsibility.

> but the other parent took through the IRS
> procedures.

The IRS generally grants the deduction to the "custodial" parent, unless
the deduction is transferred.  The "custodial" parent is usually
supporting the children.

Bob

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Beverly - 23 Jun 2004 04:54 GMT
>>>>>>"Bob" <boby23456@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>
[quoted text clipped - 71 lines]
>WRONG!  You don't "earn" anything for doing what your are fully
>responsible to do.  Supporting YOUR kids is YOUR responsibility.

Earned through working at a job for it.  Taxes are withheld from the
person's paycheck and the "account" is "settled" the following year
whereby the taxpayer must pay more or gets a refund.  Now, how would
you feel if you were asked to pay more so they could send it to the
other person?  Is it so wrong to ask the other person pay their own
damn taxes and give you back what you paid for them?

For what it is worth, dependencies, including ones own, is meant to be
a nontaxable portion of income attributed directly to each dependent
claimed in which the basic necessities of life can be sustained.  It
is similar to not paying a sales tax on things such as groceries or
clothing.  If a noncustodial parent pays child support, the nontaxable
portion of income can be attributed to the dependents claimed;
however, the nontaxable portion of income cannot meet the children
needs as intended if a person claims the children as dependents yet
contributes no basic necessity in any manner.  

>> but the other parent took through the IRS
>> procedures.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
>Bob
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 05:48 GMT
> If a noncustodial parent pays child support,

Uh, no.  Paying is not supporting a child.

They always switches topics to men-pay, women-get-paid.

Bob

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Chris - 23 Jun 2004 11:46 GMT
> > If a noncustodial parent pays child support,
>
> Uh, no.  Paying is not supporting a child.

You can say THAT again. "Child support" money is nothing more than FREE cash
to a woman because she made the SOLE choice to bring her child into the
world. (note: there is NO legal requirement for her to spend one thin dime
of such proceeds on her child)

> They always switches topics to men-pay, women-get-paid.

Exactly, as demonstrated above.

> Bob
Beverly - 23 Jun 2004 13:14 GMT
>> If a noncustodial parent pays child support,
>
>Uh, no.  Paying is not supporting a child.

So, as you supported your children 100% by putting a plate on the
table at dinner and providing a place to sleep, I suppose you
grew/raised all your own food from the seeds/offspring of what you ate
last season and built a cabin in the woods with your own bare hands,
gnawing the trees down with your teeth?  Or did you pay the grocer for
the food you used to support your child and pay the landlord/mortgage
holder for the place you provided for your child to sleep?

>They always switches topics to men-pay, women-get-paid.

Seems to me that you help keep the system flawed as it is by EXPECTING
the noncustodial parent to be a certain gender.  

>Bob
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 14:49 GMT
>>>If a noncustodial parent pays child support,
>>
>>Uh, no.  Paying is not supporting a child.
>
> So, as you supported your children 100% by putting a plate on the
> table at dinner and providing a place to sleep,

Absolutely.  Providing for the needs of your child IS supporting your
child.  It's YOUR responsibility, Toots.

> I suppose you
> grew/raised all your own food from the seeds/offspring of what you ate
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> Seems to me that you help keep the system flawed as it is by EXPECTING
> the noncustodial parent to be a certain gender.  

NOW uses the terms "the custodial parent" and "the mother" interchangeably.

Bob

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teachrmama - 23 Jun 2004 16:59 GMT
> >> If a noncustodial parent pays child support,
> >
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> the food you used to support your child and pay the landlord/mortgage
> holder for the place you provided for your child to sleep?

Hey, Beverly, notice in Bob's reply  that he agrees with providing a plate
and a place to sleep, but he doesn't respond at all to the part where you
ask if he spent money to do so. <chuckle>  Typical

> >They always switches topics to men-pay, women-get-paid.
>
> Seems to me that you help keep the system flawed as it is by EXPECTING
> the noncustodial parent to be a certain gender.
> >
> >Bob
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 18:15 GMT
> Hey, Beverly, notice in Bob's reply  that he agrees with providing a plate
> and a place to sleep, but he doesn't respond at all to the part where you
> ask if he spent money to do so. <chuckle>  Typical

Yep, for feminists it's never about taking care of the kids.  It's only
ever about the money.

Bob

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Chris - 23 Jun 2004 19:05 GMT
> > Hey, Beverly, notice in Bob's reply  that he agrees with providing a plate
> > and a place to sleep, but he doesn't respond at all to the part where you
> > ask if he spent money to do so. <chuckle>  Typical
>
> Yep, for feminists it's never about taking care of the kids.  It's only
> ever about the money.

I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children without
EVER spending one thin dime. Whether or not one spends money in doing so is
no one else's business.

> Bob
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 19:36 GMT
>>>Hey, Beverly, notice in Bob's reply  that he agrees with providing a
>>
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> EVER spending one thin dime. Whether or not one spends money in doing so is
> no one else's business.

Right you are Chris.  Fathers are always focused on the welfare of the
children, and feminists are always focused on the money.  On Usenet I
have yet to see an exception. For feminists, it is ALWAYS about the money.

Bob

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"As president, I will put American government and our legal system back
on the side of women."  John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
President. http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/

Indyguy1 - 23 Jun 2004 20:01 GMT
>I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children without
>EVER spending one thin dime.

Hey Chris, just *exactly* where is this possible? I know of a whole pack of
parents that will be packed and ready to move just as soon as you spill the
beans.

Mrs Indyguy
Chris - 24 Jun 2004 06:22 GMT
> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children without
> >EVER spending one thin dime.
>
> Hey Chris, just *exactly* where is this possible? I know of a whole pack of
> parents that will be packed and ready to move just as soon as you spill the
> beans.

Watch National Geographic or the Discovery Channel sometime, and I am
certain that you will find such places sooner rather than later.
But technically speaking, this is possible anywhere.

> Mrs Indyguy
teachrmama - 24 Jun 2004 07:10 GMT
> > >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> without
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> certain that you will find such places sooner rather than later.
> But technically speaking, this is possible anywhere.

Oh, please, tell us how you do it, Chris.  How do you manage to have food,
shelter, and a computer hookup without money?
Moon Shyne - 24 Jun 2004 12:42 GMT
> > > >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> > without
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> Oh, please, tell us how you do it, Chris.  How do you manage to have food,
> shelter, and a computer hookup without money?

I asked for specifics at least a month ago, and he never bothered to answer -
I'm most especially interested in how I provide my daughter with a pair of
sneakers at no cost, since she outgrew her most recent pair.

Oh, and meals......... meals at no cost would be nice - preferably 3 a day per
person, at least for the growing children - I can probably get by on 2 a day.

And a place to live at no cost - keeping in mind that I have a girl and a boy,
so they require separate sleeping areas  :-)

And some utilities - nothing fancy, maybe some electricity?  And running water?
And an indoor toilet?

Tell us Chris......... how does one get all of these things at no cost?

Inquiring minds want to know  :-)
Chris - 24 Jun 2004 21:37 GMT
> > > > >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> > > without
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>
> Tell us Chris......... how does one get all of these things at no cost?

Nice twist. I never said at "no cost".

> Inquiring minds want to know  :-)
AZ Astrea - 28 Jul 2004 09:00 GMT
> > > > >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> > > without
[quoted text clipped - 29 lines]
>
> Inquiring minds want to know  :-)
------------
Damn my newsgroup connection.  I just now got the posts on this thread.

Oh well I'm going to add my 2 pence anyway.

How do you provide a pair of sneakers at no cost?  It can be done at no
cost.  My dearest friend who has 4 kids and in the past nearly 0 income
provided 90% of their stuff by dumpster diving and shopping thrift stores.
And meals?  Yep, she knew all the places that tossed the leftover perfectly
good food at the end of the day.  Every day there was a full bag of warm,
fresh bagels at her house for example.
A place to live?  Usually she was able to get a one bedroom place.  The
kids, 3 girls and 1 boy, made due with sleeping in the living room, utility
room and even once a closet.  They did not require seperate sleeping areas.
Utilities?  Well she did qualify for low income rates but usually the
utilities were included in the rent.
And yes they always had an indoor toilet.  Well except when she was still
with her husband.  Then they had an outhouse. Really.

I have known these kids since they were little kids.  The eldest is going to
the UofA in her 3rd year.  All the others are in school doing well.  All of
them are open, honest, tolerant, helpful and very supportive of each other.
Sure, my friend would have loved it if things had been easier and there had
been more money.  She would have been a lawyer ages ago instead of being in
her last year of law school.  But the kids learned the value of a dollar,
(and an education), and will have a good work ethic.  I am proud of those
kids and their mom.

~AZ~
Chris - 24 Jun 2004 21:42 GMT
> > > >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> > without
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> Oh, please, tell us how you do it, Chris.  How do you manage to have food,
> shelter, and a computer hookup without money?

Not my claim.
short - 29 Jun 2004 20:39 GMT
> > > > >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> > > without
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>
> Not my claim.

May I ask what you meant by this statement?

"I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children without
EVER spending one thin dime."

That's a direct quote btw.

short
Chris - 29 Jun 2004 23:59 GMT
> > > > > >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> > > > without
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
> "I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children without
> EVER spending one thin dime."

I meant exactly what it says. Which part of it is troubling you?

> That's a direct quote btw.
>
> short
Indyguy1 - 30 Jun 2004 00:19 GMT
Chris avoided answering the question to yet another poster when he said:

>> "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
>news:N1HCc.57$Ph.21@fed1read06...
[quoted text clipped - 31 lines]
>
>I meant exactly what it says. Which part of it is troubling you?

The same part that troubles amny others, Chris. Your inability to tell others
just how *folks all around the globe care for  their children without ever
spending one thin dime*

Mrs Indyguy

>> That's a direct quote btw.
>>
>> short
Chris - 30 Jun 2004 05:56 GMT
> Chris avoided answering the question to yet another poster when he said:

Said what?

> >> "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
> >news:N1HCc.57$Ph.21@fed1read06...
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
> just how *folks all around the globe care for  their children without ever
> spending one thin dime*

I am uncertain what more you are looking for. Answering your above question
is like answering "just how does one walk without shoes?".

> Mrs Indyguy
> >
> >> That's a direct quote btw.
> >>
> >> short
Gini - 30 Jun 2004 01:07 GMT
>> "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
>news:N1HCc.57$Ph.21@fed1read06...
[quoted text clipped - 31 lines]
>
>I meant exactly what it says. Which part of it is troubling you?
====
Maybe it's the "thin dime" part that you denied saying?
====

>> That's a direct quote btw.
>>
>> short
Chris - 30 Jun 2004 05:41 GMT
> >> "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
> >news:N1HCc.57$Ph.21@fed1read06...
[quoted text clipped - 33 lines]
> ====
> Maybe it's the "thin dime" part that you denied saying?

Your above question is unclear to me.

> ====
> >
> >> That's a direct quote btw.
> >>
> >> short
Gini - 30 Jun 2004 05:50 GMT
>"Gini" <ginih@jlink.com> wrote in message

>> ====
>> Maybe it's the "thin dime" part that you denied saying?
>
>Your above question is unclear to me.
===
No surprise there.
===
Chris - 30 Jun 2004 07:32 GMT
> >"Gini" <ginih@jlink.com> wrote in message
>
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> ===
> No surprise there.

No clarification either. The burden of communication rests with the sender.

> ===
Bob Whiteside - 30 Jun 2004 18:43 GMT
> > >"Gini" <ginih@jlink.com> wrote in message
> >
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> No clarification either. The burden of communication rests with the sender.

What does that mean?
teachrmama - 30 Jun 2004 21:11 GMT
> > > >"Gini" <ginih@jlink.com> wrote in message
> > >
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> What does that mean?

It means he has no intention of answering the question of how to support a
child without spending one thin dime!
Bob Whiteside - 30 Jun 2004 22:54 GMT
> > > > >"Gini" <ginih@jlink.com> wrote in message
> > > >
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> It means he has no intention of answering the question of how to support a
> child without spending one thin dime!

You missed the sarcasm.

Actually communication is much more than the sender making their message
clear.  People who hear communications have "filters" through which the
communication passes.  The filters allow messages through that fit a
pre-determined template of what the listener expects to hear.  The receiver
of the communication has an obligation to recognize they have filters, but
many do not.  Much of the recent debate in this NG has been based on people
hearing what they want to hear and discarding things that don't fit their
agenda.

The Myers-Briggs personality type indicators address these issues.  People
who are strong at "sensing" pay attention to what is real and factual.  They
are described as being realistic, practical, experience-based, or
traditional.  People who are strong at "intuition" pay attention to a big
picture and patterns.  They are described as abstract, imaginative,
inference-based, and theoretical.  They will invent patterns if none exist.

When you have personality types that are intuitive and are strong on
"feeling" you end up with people inventing patterns to match their strong
feelings.  (Sound familiar?)  And naturally they clash with people who use
their senses to gather information and rely on "thinking" to process the
information.
Gini - 30 Jun 2004 23:13 GMT
>> > > > >"Gini" <ginih@jlink.com> wrote in message
>> > > >
[quoted text clipped - 36 lines]
>their senses to gather information and rely on "thinking" to process the
>information.
=====
There you go again, stepping all over everyone's fun ;-)
=====
teachrmama - 01 Jul 2004 02:49 GMT
> > > > > >"Gini" <ginih@jlink.com> wrote in message
> > > > >
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> You missed the sarcasm.

<sigh>  I knew I should have put a <chuckle> on my response.  I was being
sarcastic, too.  You must be one of them thar factual type people! <smile>
teachrmama - 30 Jun 2004 06:05 GMT
> > >> "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
> > >news:N1HCc.57$Ph.21@fed1read06...
[quoted text clipped - 38 lines]
>
> Your above question is unclear to me.

Would you like syrup with that waffle?
Indyguy1 - 24 Jun 2004 14:36 GMT
>> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
>without
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>Watch National Geographic or the Discovery Channel sometime, and I am
>certain that you will find such places sooner rather than later.

Considering what you originally wrote, Chris, the names of the places where it
doesn't cost *one thin dime* to care for children,  I'm shocked you didn't list
the locations of these wonderous places to raise children without it costing
anything!

But let's see...... if you are refering people to places that are profiled on
NG and Discovery then I suppose keeping children free of Maleria, Small Pox,
Aids and countless other fatal, and VERY common diseases at that, would be some
what of a concern don"t ya think?

And if you put on your thinking cap, for just a moment, you may realize that
even people in these third world countries DON'T raise their children for free.
They depend on the generosity of countires, like the USA, for many of their
life sustaining needs. Making it NOTfree to raise these children, but rather
having someone else pay for it.

>But technically speaking, this is possible anywhere.

How? Just how is this possible *anywhere*?

If you are under the impression a parent can just claim squaters rights on a
parcel of land, cut down trees (with their bare hands) to build themself a
shelter, eat off the fruits of the land, wear leaves to cover their bodies,
and educate their children from their experiences alone, you are wrong. Once
they are found they would be either be locked up for child endangerment,
trespassing and theft or hospitalized for being a crack pot.

Or if you are refering to that *one thin dime* not coming from their own
pocket, but from the tax payers pockets (ie welfare) then again you are wrong,
seeing that someone is still paying, just not the parents.

So I challenge you Chris. List *exactly where* and *how* any parent can raise
their children without one thin dime from ANYONES pocket.

Mrs Indyguy
(not holding her breathe)

>> Mrs Indyguy
Gini - 24 Jun 2004 17:24 GMT
.................................

>>But technically speaking, this is possible anywhere.
>
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>shelter, eat off the fruits of the land, wear leaves to cover their bodies,
>and educate their children from their experiences alone, you are wrong.
=====
Affirmative. My ex and I did this in our hippie days (WV,1970s) except we had a
rent-free for fix-up on an old, long abandoned farmhouse. We raised our own
vegetables, meat, eggs, milk--even cut our hay with a scythe, kept honey bees,
and made our own wine and moonshine (I think the statute of limitation has
expired on that ;-). No electricity, cooked and heated with wood and carried
water from a spring. We lived on about 2k-3k per year. Cheap but not free. Our
money went to maintenance on our very old Jeep, chicken feed and misc. nutrients
for the animals, canning supplies (although we did some food dehydration), dog
food, household necessities and home fixing materials. We wired, plumbed
drywalled the house before we moved. Note, however that we had no kids during
most of this time. We adopted our oldest son while there but he certainly didn't
increase our living expenses. But, we bought a piece of land and built a "real"
house on it before his first winter--We didn't trust him to keep his bankets on
overnight and that house was real drafty about 3-4 AM when the wood fire died
down. We were able to save quite a bit of money while there. BTW, what I learned
during those years was priceless and they were some of the best years of my
life.
=====
=====
AZ Astrea - 28 Jul 2004 09:05 GMT
> .................................
> >
[quoted text clipped - 24 lines]
> during those years was priceless and they were some of the best years of my
> life.
----------------
Wow!  Just wow!

~AZ~

> =====
> =====
Chris - 24 Jun 2004 21:52 GMT
> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> >without
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> Aids and countless other fatal, and VERY common diseases at that, would be some
> what of a concern don"t ya think?

Ignoratio elenchi.

> And if you put on your thinking cap, for just a moment, you may realize that
> even people in these third world countries DON'T raise their children for free.

NOT my claim.

> They depend on the generosity of countires, like the USA, for many of their
> life sustaining needs. Making it NOTfree to raise these children, but rather
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> How? Just how is this possible *anywhere*?

Your above questions suggest that man has been relying on cash for his
survival since the beginning of Creation. "In the beginning, God created man
and saw that it was good. He realized that man could not survive without
money. So, He provided man with a big treasure chest full of cash, and saw
that it was VERY good!"

> If you are under the impression a parent can just claim squaters rights on a
> parcel of land, cut down trees (with their bare hands) to build themself a
> shelter, eat off the fruits of the land, wear leaves to cover their bodies,
> and educate their children from their experiences alone, you are wrong. Once
> they are found they would be either be locked up for child endangerment,
> trespassing and theft or hospitalized for being a crack pot.

Slippery slope.

> Or if you are refering to that *one thin dime* not coming from their own
> pocket,

I'm not.

> but from the tax payers pockets (ie welfare) then again you are wrong,
> seeing that someone is still paying, just not the parents.
>
> So I challenge you Chris. List *exactly where* and *how* any parent can raise
> their children without one thin dime from ANYONES pocket.

What the heck does THAT mean, from anyone's pocket?

> Mrs Indyguy
> (not holding her breathe)
>
> >> Mrs Indyguy
Indyguy1 - 25 Jun 2004 01:34 GMT
>> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
>> >without
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>
>Ignoratio elenchi.

Care to explain?

>> And if you put on your thinking cap, for just a moment, you may realize
>that
>> even people in these third world countries DON'T raise their children for
>free.
>
>NOT my claim.

Ok, then how does *not one thin dime* differ from free?

>> They depend on the generosity of countires, like the USA, for many of
>their
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>Your above questions suggest that man has been relying on cash for his
>survival since the beginning of Creation.

We're not talking about biblical days, Chris, and you know that. We're talking
2004. So share with us, *exactly* where can parents raise their kids in 2004,
without spending *one thin dime*?

"In the beginning, God created man
>and saw that it was good. He realized that man could not survive without
>money. So, He provided man with a big treasure chest full of cash, and saw
>that it was VERY good!"

Chris, do yourself a favor and stop reading Bob's posts. You are starting to
dance around issues like he does and trust me it won't do anything for your
credibility on this NG.

>> If you are under the impression a parent can just claim squaters rights on
>a
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
>Slippery slope.

How so?

>> Or if you are refering to that *one thin dime* not coming from their own
>> pocket,
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
>What the heck does THAT mean, from anyone's pocket?

Parents, realitives, friends, government agencies, etc.

Keep in mind even those that stand in line for cheese at city halls all over
America aren't doing it without using someones. dime, specifically the
governmets, which by the way is funded by me, you and anyone else that pays
taxes.

And please don't take offense but I have my own kids to support and have no
interest in paying the way for anyone who feels they can raise kids without
*spending one thin dime*.

Mrs Indyguy

>> Mrs Indyguy
>> (not holding her breathe)
>>
>> >> Mrs Indyguy
Chris - 25 Jun 2004 20:43 GMT
> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> >> >without
[quoted text clipped - 29 lines]
>
> Care to explain?

Your conclusion is irrelevant to the issue.

> >> And if you put on your thinking cap, for just a moment, you may realize
> >that
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
> Ok, then how does *not one thin dime* differ from free?

"Free", in my mind, means without obligation. Money need not be part of such
obligation.

> >> They depend on the generosity of countires, like the USA, for many of
> >their
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> 2004. So share with us, *exactly* where can parents raise their kids in 2004,
> without spending *one thin dime*?

Argumentum ab annis.

>  "In the beginning, God created man
> >and saw that it was good. He realized that man could not survive without
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> dance around issues like he does and trust me it won't do anything for your
> credibility on this NG.

I dance around NO issue.

> >> If you are under the impression a parent can just claim squaters rights on
> >a
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> How so?

You are assuming that one proposition should be rejected because it will
lead to another unacceptable proposition. Not to mention that your claim is
borderline strawman, saved by the word "if".

> >> Or if you are refering to that *one thin dime* not coming from their own
> >> pocket,
[quoted text clipped - 20 lines]
> interest in paying the way for anyone who feels they can raise kids without
> *spending one thin dime*.

Why would I take offense over you excercising your rights?

> Mrs Indyguy
>
> >> Mrs Indyguy
> >> (not holding her breathe)
> >>
> >> >> Mrs Indyguy
Indyguy1 - 26 Jun 2004 00:33 GMT
>> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
>> >> >without
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>
>Your conclusion is irrelevant to the issue.

Oh I disagree. You say there are places to raise children where it doesn't cost
one thin dime to do so, if the places you are suggesting are riddled with
disease and are dangerous than the places you might suggest wouldn't be of any
use to anyone.

>> >> And if you put on your thinking cap, for just a moment, you may realize
>> >that
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>"Free", in my mind, means without obligation. Money need not be part of such
>obligation.

Ok than answer the question.... Exactly where can a parent care for their
children without them spending one thin dime?

>> >> They depend on the generosity of countires, like the USA, for many of
>> >their
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>
>Argumentum ab annis.

Why don't you just answer the question?

>>  "In the beginning, God created man
>> >and saw that it was good. He realized that man could not survive without
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
>I dance around NO issue.

Then answer the question.

>> >> If you are under the impression a parent can just claim squaters rights
>on
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>lead to another unacceptable proposition. Not to mention that your claim is
>borderline strawman, saved by the word "if".

All I was trying to do was figure out just wha/wheret you meant when you said
parents can care for their children without it costing oen thin dime. Since you
wouldn't answer my question I was throwing out possibilities. If you'd have
answered the question to begin with this wouln't have been necessary.

>> >> Or if you are refering to that *one thin dime* not coming from their
>own
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>
>Why would I take offense over you excercising your rights?

Because some people subscribe to the whole *it takes a village* mentality, I
don't, and didn't know if you did.

Mrs Indyguy

>> Mrs Indyguy
>>
>> >> Mrs Indyguy
>> >> (not holding her breathe)
>> >>
>> >> >> Mrs Indyguy
Chris - 26 Jun 2004 10:57 GMT
> >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their children
> >> >> >without
[quoted text clipped - 40 lines]
> disease and are dangerous than the places you might suggest wouldn't be of any
> use to anyone.

Again, it is irrelevant to the issue. The fact remains that there ARE such
places; not to mention that it is possible to raise a child ANYWHERE without
spending any money.

> >> >> And if you put on your thinking cap, for just a moment, you may realize
> >> >that
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> Ok than answer the question.... Exactly where can a parent care for their
> children without them spending one thin dime?

ANYWHERE.

> >> >> They depend on the generosity of countires, like the USA, for many of
> >> >their
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
>
> Why don't you just answer the question?

First of all, you are attempting to invalidate my claim due to a time
difference; hence my response. Secondly, I DID answer your question. I have
no control over you failing to see it.

> >>  "In the beginning, God created man
> >> >and saw that it was good. He realized that man could not survive without
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
> Then answer the question.

Answer what question?

> >> >> If you are under the impression a parent can just claim squaters rights
> >on
[quoted text clipped - 20 lines]
> parents can care for their children without it costing oen thin dime. Since you
> wouldn't answer my question

Untrue. I DID answer your question.

> I was throwing out possibilities. If you'd have
> answered the question to begin with this wouln't have been necessary.

I did. (see above)

> >> >> Or if you are refering to that *one thin dime* not coming from their
> >own
[quoted text clipped - 30 lines]
> Because some people subscribe to the whole *it takes a village* mentality, I
> don't, and didn't know if you did.

Well, rest assured that I do NOT.

> Mrs Indyguy
> >
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> >> >>
> >> >> >> Mrs Indyguy
Moon Shyne - 26 Jun 2004 13:08 GMT
> > >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
> children
[quoted text clipped - 52 lines]
> places; not to mention that it is possible to raise a child ANYWHERE without
> spending any money.

Please tell us how to raise a child in anywhere, USA, without spending any
money - inquiring minds want to know - and I'd like to see specifics for
providing:
1.  shelter
2.  food
3.  medical care
4.  utilities like electricity, running water, heat
5.  clothing
6.  education
7.  transportation when necessary

all "without spending any money" as you claim, just above.

<snip repetitive nonsense where Chris tries to not answer the question by
claiming that he already has>
Bob - 26 Jun 2004 17:04 GMT
>>Again, it is irrelevant to the issue. The fact remains that there ARE such
>>places; not to mention that it is possible to raise a child ANYWHERE without
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> <snip repetitive nonsense where Chris tries to not answer the question by
> claiming that he already has>

What part of "an irrelevant issue" is so hard for your feeble feminist
brain to comprehend?

YOU are responsible for your spawn.  YOU!

Whether it costs you nothing or a million bucks, YOU are responsible for
YOUR spawn.

Bob

Signature

When did we divide into sides?

"As president, I will put American government and our legal system back
on the side of women."  John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
President. http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/

Chris - 27 Jun 2004 06:03 GMT
> > > >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
> > children
[quoted text clipped - 65 lines]
>
> all "without spending any money" as you claim, just above.

Hint: ALL of the above tasks can be accomplished without the involvement of
ANY money. Your question is tantamount to asking how one can get their nose
picked without spending any money. Ever hear of the concept of labor? How
about trade? Last I checked, such activities are STILL legal.
I got my carpets cleaned without spending a single red cent. How do you
suppose that can be?

> <snip repetitive nonsense where Chris tries to not answer the question by
> claiming that he already has>

In your WILDEST dreams!
Moon Shyne - 27 Jun 2004 12:40 GMT
> > "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
> news:yNbDc.1808$6r1.980@fed1read06...

<snip>

> > > Again, it is irrelevant to the issue. The fact remains that there ARE
> such
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
> I got my carpets cleaned without spending a single red cent. How do you
> suppose that can be?

I asked for specifics - given your inability to answer, I have to come to the
conclusion that you are not one of those people with an "IQ better than a worm".

> > <snip repetitive nonsense where Chris tries to not answer the question by
> > claiming that he already has>
>
> In your WILDEST dreams!
Chris - 28 Jun 2004 17:25 GMT
> > > "Chris" <reddd@juno.com> wrote in message
> > news:yNbDc.1808$6r1.980@fed1read06...
[quoted text clipped - 29 lines]
> I asked for specifics - given your inability to answer, I have to come to the
> conclusion that you are not one of those people with an "IQ better than a worm".

Conclusion based upon a false premise.

> > > <snip repetitive nonsense where Chris tries to not answer the question by
> > > claiming that he already has>
> >
> > In your WILDEST dreams!
Gini - 27 Jun 2004 18:29 GMT
>"Moon Shyne"
..........................

>> Please tell us how to raise a child in anywhere, USA, without spending any
>> money - inquiring minds want to know - and I'd like to see specifics for
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>about trade? Last I checked, such activities are STILL legal.
>I got my carpets cleaned without spending a single red cent.
=====
Were the carpets free?
=====

Indyguy1 - 27 Jun 2004 00:12 GMT
>> >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
>children
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>places; not to mention that it is possible to raise a child ANYWHERE without
>spending any money.

Alrighty then...... How? MS asked for specifics so I won't bore you with
repetition. How about just answering this time right off the bat and no more
beating around the bush.

<snip of the rest of the crapolla>

Thanks
Mrs Indyguy
Chris - 27 Jun 2004 06:02 GMT
> >> >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
> >children
[quoted text clipped - 56 lines]
> repetition. How about just answering this time right off the bat and no more
> beating around the bush.

Your question is typical of someone who just can't get outside the box.
Suggestion: start asking around, and I am sure (assuming that you ask those
with an IQ better than a worm) that you will get your answer.

> <snip of the rest of the crapolla>
>
> Thanks
> Mrs Indyguy
Indyguy1 - 27 Jun 2004 17:00 GMT
>> >> >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
>> >children
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>
>Your question is typical of someone who just can't get outside the box.

Oh please.

>Suggestion: start asking around, and I am sure (assuming that you ask those
>with an IQ better than a worm) that you will get your answer.

I want you to answer. I don't care how Pee Wee Herman or anyone else would
raise their kids without spending any money. You made the claim now back it up
with how you could do it, before you loose the rest of your credibility.

And please spare me how you bartered to get your carpets cleaned. Tell me how
you house, feed, clothe, transport, educate, and provide dental andmedical care
for a child without spending any money. If you are implying this can all be
done by the barter system, *anywhere* in the USA, you are either naive or way
too idealistic.

Mrs Indyguy

>> <snip of the rest of the crapolla>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Mrs Indyguy
teachrmama - 28 Jun 2004 00:30 GMT
<snip>

> >> >Again, it is irrelevant to the issue. The fact remains that there ARE
> >such
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
> done by the barter system, *anywhere* in the USA, you are either naive or way
> too idealistic.

What I'm wondering is if Chris lives his entire life by barter, or if he
just expects the mother of his child to raise his child by barter.

Do you have to pay income taxes if you live by barter?  Seems to me that I
read somewhere that you have to declare the value of barter on your
taxes..............
Indyguy1 - 28 Jun 2004 05:04 GMT
Teach wrote:

><snip>
>
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>What I'm wondering is if Chris lives his entire life by barter, or if he
>just expects the mother of his child to raise his child by barter.

Good question, Teach. I wonder if Chris will shock us all and actually answer
it. LOL

>Do you have to pay income taxes if you live by barter?  Seems to me that I
>read somewhere that you have to declare the value of barter on your
>taxes..............

I'm not sure. I remember seeing a movie with Tony Randal as an IRS agent that
goes out to a farm where the family lives by barter and tries to get them to
pin point $$ amounts so they can be taxed. Of course the movie was made in the
late 50's or early 60's, and we all know trying to barter one's entire
existence in todays world is pretty close to impossible.

Mrs Indyguy
Chris - 28 Jun 2004 17:00 GMT
> Teach wrote:
>
[quoted text clipped - 50 lines]
> late 50's or early 60's, and we all know trying to barter one's entire
> existence in todays world is pretty close to impossible.

In your opinion.

> Mrs Indyguy
Chris - 28 Jun 2004 17:00 GMT
> <snip>
>
[quoted text clipped - 39 lines]
> read somewhere that you have to declare the value of barter on your
> taxes..............

Ignoratio elenchi.
teachrmama - 28 Jun 2004 17:20 GMT
> > <snip>
> >
[quoted text clipped - 47 lines]
>
> Ignoratio elenchi.

I don't think so, Chris.  You best check out the tax code, because I'm sure
that I read somewhere that the value of barter has to be included in your
taxes.  BTW, have you told the mother of the child you are being forced to
support that she should stop her money-grubbing ways, and begin supporting
the child and herself through barter?
Chris - 29 Jun 2004 05:33 GMT
> > > <snip>
> > >
[quoted text clipped - 56 lines]
>
> I don't think so, Chris.

That's EXACTLY what it is. Such topic is irrelevant to the discussion.

> You best check out the tax code, because I'm sure
> that I read somewhere that the value of barter has to be included in your
> taxes.

I don't disagree; it's just irrelevant to the discussion.

> BTW, have you told the mother of the child you are being forced to
> support that she should stop her money-grubbing ways, and begin supporting
> the child and herself through barter?
Beverly - 28 Jun 2004 21:11 GMT
><snip>
>
[quoted text clipped - 39 lines]
>read somewhere that you have to declare the value of barter on your
>taxes..............

As taken from http://www.irs.gov/publications/p525/ar02.html#d0e3956 :

"Bartering is an exchange of property or services. You must include in
your income, at the time received, the fair market value of property
or services you receive in bartering. If you exchange services with
another person and you both have agreed ahead of time as to the value
of the services, that value will be accepted as fair market value
unless the value can be shown to be otherwise."
teachrmama - 28 Jun 2004 21:17 GMT
> ><snip>
> >
[quoted text clipped - 48 lines]
> of the services, that value will be accepted as fair market value
> unless the value can be shown to be otherwise."

That's what I thought--I was hoping you'd catch this one, because I was
pretty sure you'd know.  <smile>
Beverly - 28 Jun 2004 22:46 GMT
>> ><snip>
>> >
[quoted text clipped - 63 lines]
>That's what I thought--I was hoping you'd catch this one, because I was
>pretty sure you'd know.  <smile>

However, to be fair, bartering can be done with no tax consequence.

If the barter was goods for goods, only the difference in fair market
value is reported as income/loss.

If the barter was services for goods, the fair market value of the
goods is income to the recipient of the goods and the fair market
value of the services is income to the recipient of the services.  The
recipient of the services can deduct the value of the goods to arrive
at income/loss.

if the fair market value of income produced by barter does not exceed
$25,100 (using 2003 deductions, exemptions, and child tax credit for a
single-parent household with one child) and no other income is
reported, there would be no tax due.

I arrived at this figure thusly:

$25,100     AGI, which would include barter income
less:
$10,000     Standard deduction, head of household
less:
$6,100         Exemptions claimed which would be 2 x $3,050
leaves:
$9,000        Taxable Income

$996        Tax using tax tables
less:
$996        Child Tax Credit (up to $1,000 per eligible child)
leaves:
$0        Taxes due

Given that many families survive on less than $25,100, it is possible
that a bartering arrangement for everything yields no cash outlay to
include taxes.  However, probability is next to nil.  The number of
deals that must be struck would be mindstaggering.  Not to mention
that the one living on barter alone would have to possess a shrewdness
this is misused trying to just survive.  It would not be a parent who
wanted the best for their child to be sure.  This level of shrewdness
could cause an income that would put Donald Trump and Bill Gates to
shame.  Hence, why would a parent DO it this way if they had the
ABILITY to do it BETTER?  This, by the way, WITHOUT child support.
Chris - 29 Jun 2004 05:22 GMT
> ><snip>
> >
[quoted text clipped - 48 lines]
> of the services, that value will be accepted as fair market value
> unless the value can be shown to be otherwise."

And the "fair market value" of such service is the service rendered in
exchange.            :)
Chris - 28 Jun 2004 17:34 GMT
> >> >> >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
> >> >children
[quoted text clipped - 79 lines]
>
> And please spare me how you bartered to get your carpets cleaned.

Who mentioned bartering?

> Tell me how
> you house, feed, clothe, transport, educate, and provide dental andmedical care
> for a child without spending any money.

Tell me how it is possible to stay balanced on a unicycle.

> If you are implying this can all be
> done by the barter system, *anywhere* in the USA, you are either naive or way
> too idealistic.

False dilemma.

> Mrs Indyguy
> >
> >> <snip of the rest of the crapolla>
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Mrs Indyguy
Indyguy1 - 28 Jun 2004 20:49 GMT
Chris shuffled around with:

>> I want you to answer. I don't care how Pee Wee Herman or anyone else would
>> raise their kids without spending any money. You made the claim now back
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
>Who mentioned bartering?

Alright Chris, either answer how anyone can raise their children without
spending any money anywhere or just drop it.

Mrs Indyguy
teachrmama - 28 Jun 2004 21:21 GMT
> Chris shuffled around with:
>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> Alright Chris, either answer how anyone can raise their children without
> spending any money anywhere or just drop it.

He can't, Indy.  Chris doesn't really contribute anything substantial--he
flashes off angry statements, but never backs them up.  When he's
challenged, he gives such sillly little answers as "strawman,"    "ignoratio
elenchi,"  or other nonsense that, I guess, are supposed to invalidate the
questions so they don't have to be answered.  I wonder if  this technique
has saved him a penny of the child support that he so resents paying.
Chris - 29 Jun 2004 05:33 GMT
> > Chris shuffled around with:
> >
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> He can't, Indy.

Translation: It is impossible to raise a child without spending money. Uhuh.

> Chris doesn't really contribute anything substantial--

Well thank you for your opinion.

> he
> flashes off angry statements,

In your opinion.

> but never backs them up.

Nor will I "back up" the claim that the sun rises in the east.

> When he's
> challenged, he gives such sillly little answers as "strawman,"    "ignoratio
> elenchi,"

"Silly" in YOUR opinion. Irrelevant.

> or other nonsense

Such as?

> that, I guess, are supposed to invalidate the
> questions so they don't have to be answered.  I wonder if  this technique
> has saved him a penny of the child support that he so resents paying.

I wonder if you even know what you are talking about.
teachrmama - 29 Jun 2004 06:41 GMT
> > > Chris shuffled around with:
> > >
[quoted text clipped - 46 lines]
>
> I wonder if you even know what you are talking about.

Wonder no further, Chris.  I have tried to engage in conversations with you,
but, as soon as we get to a question you don't choose to answer, the
discussion ends, and the useless comments begin.  The odd thing is that I
agree with some of the things you say.  I think it is extremely unfair for a
woman to decide to force fatherhood on a man, and never be required to
contribute a penny of support herself, while the man is forced into
servitude!  I just can't understand how your unkind comments and one-liners
to people who really try to engage you in conversation do any good--except
perhaps, giving you a chance to vent.  How many more years until you are
free from CS payments, and can get on with your life?
Chris - 29 Jun 2004 16:29 GMT
> > > > Chris shuffled around with:
> > > >
[quoted text clipped - 54 lines]
> but, as soon as we get to a question you don't choose to answer, the
> discussion ends, and the useless comments begin.

Which one of your comments are useless?

> The odd thing is that I
> agree with some of the things you say.  I think it is extremely unfair for a
> woman to decide to force fatherhood on a man, and never be required to
> contribute a penny of support herself, while the man is forced into
> servitude!

Why is it odd that you agree with the truth?

> I just can't understand how your unkind comments

"Unkind"?

> and one-liners
> to people who really try to engage you in conversation do any good--except
> perhaps, giving you a chance to vent.  How many more years until you are
> free from CS payments, and can get on with your life?
Indyguy1 - 29 Jun 2004 22:14 GMT
Teach wrote:

>He can't, Indy.  Chris doesn't really contribute anything substantial--he
>flashes off angry statements, but never backs them up.  When he's
>challenged, he gives such sillly little answers as "strawman,"    "ignoratio
>elenchi,"  or other nonsense that, I guess, are supposed to invalidate the
>questions so they don't have to be answered.

Got ya. I thought at one time he was somewhat reasonable, perhaps it was
another Chris.

I wonder if  this technique
>has saved him a penny of the child support that he so resents paying.

LOL.

Mrs Indyguy
Gini - 28 Jun 2004 23:05 GMT
>Chris shuffled around with:
>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>Alright Chris, either answer how anyone can raise their children without
>spending any money anywhere or just drop it.
====
I'm guessing you'll have to go first :)
====

>Mrs Indyguy
Indyguy1 - 29 Jun 2004 22:16 GMT
>>Alright Chris, either answer how anyone can raise their children without
>>spending any money anywhere or just drop it.
>====
>I'm guessing you'll have to go first :)

LOL, it appears that he has. Lucky me. :)

Mrs Indyguy
>====
>>
>>Mrs Indyguy
Gini - 30 Jun 2004 01:06 GMT
>>>Alright Chris, either answer how anyone can raise their children without
>>>spending any money anywhere or just drop it.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
>Mrs Indyguy
====
He was a lot more fun to be around when he kept his comments to: Yep, Nope, You
bet. Right. HA!
====
====

>>>Mrs Indyguy
Beverly - 28 Jun 2004 23:18 GMT
>> >> >> >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
>> >> >children
[quoted text clipped - 94 lines]
>
>Who mentioned bartering?

Okay, let's take bartering out of the equation.  That leaves receiving
gifts (goods or services), stealing, and being 100% self-sufficient.
I'm willing to be corrected if there are other options.

Gifts cost someone time and/or money... and to a professional, time
spent with you may bear a monetary cost in opportunity cost.  It would
be difficult to get a gift of services from a doctor, for instance,
without it costing the doctor something, be it time not spent with a
paying customer or materials used (i.e. thread for stitching).

Living off the land is a definite option... given there being any
unclaimed land on which it could be done.  Picking berries, if on
someone else's land, is stealing.  If on your land, how did you get
it?  Has it been in the family since settler days so that, even if it
was gifted to you, it cost no one any money?  Are taxes due on this
land?  I don't know of any unclaimed land in the USA (and you claim
that one can live ANYWHERE without spending one thin dime... which is
probably true as stated because it costs much more) and, if you do,
why are you wasting your time posting on a newsgroup when you could be
claiming that land?

But being 100% self-sufficient and taking good care of a child would
necessitate that you have knowledge of skilled trades such as
medicine.  How did you get this knowledge?  College isn't free and
books to learn from aren't either.  Or are pre-Davey Crocket expenses
excluded from our formula?  

>> Tell me how
>> you house, feed, clothe, transport, educate, and provide dental andmedical
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
>False dilemma.

Then tell us HOW if you know.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if your
knowledge saved just ONE man from spending a cent on his child through
his child's mother?

>> Mrs Indyguy
>> >
>> >> <snip of the rest of the crapolla>
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >> Mrs Indyguy
Gini - 29 Jun 2004 03:34 GMT
.......................................

>>Who mentioned bartering?
>
[quoted text clipped - 24 lines]
>books to learn from aren't either.  Or are pre-Davey Crocket expenses
>excluded from our formula?
==========
ROFL! (You're really enjoying this, aren't you? :-)
==========  
Chris - 29 Jun 2004 05:41 GMT
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >I might add that folks all around the globe care for their
> >> >> >children
[quoted text clipped - 96 lines]
>
> Okay, let's take bartering out of the equation.

Why?

> That leaves receiving
> gifts (goods or services), stealing, and being 100% self-sufficient.
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> that one can live ANYWHERE without spending one thin dime... which is
> probably true

It IS true.

> as stated because it costs much more) and, if you do,
> why are you wasting your time posting on a newsgroup when you could be
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> necessitate that you have knowledge of skilled trades such as
> medicine.  How did you get this knowledge?

How did the FIRST physician get this knowledge?

> College isn't free and
> books to learn from aren't either.  Or are pre-Davey Crocket expenses
> excluded from our formula?

Huh?

> >> Tell me how
> >> you house, feed, clothe, transport, educate, and provide dental andmedical
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
> Then tell us HOW if you know.

Non sequitur. Your previous statement was a false dilemma........ period.

> Wouldn't it be wonderful if your
> knowledge saved just ONE man from spending a cent on his child through
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> Mrs Indyguy
short - 21 Jun 2004 17:56 GMT
<snippers>

> Just to empower you, I'd like to warn you that any father willing to
> hide for 6 years to avoid supporting his child will most likely not be
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> if you can do it yourself, but being able to do it yourself ensures
> that you and your child will be okay.

A lot of this depends on where you live, I guess.  In PA, if you get another
job they can start garnishing from the second paycheck.  That has happened
to me twice!!  And it wasn't like I quit my real job and got another, I got
a second job to try and help make ends meet.  Heh, lot of good that did me.

I called, and the response I got was pretty neat.

When they see another job, they don't wait to see if it is a second job,
they just automatically start witholding from that one.  Oh, and just in
case, they keep witholding from your other job as well, *until* you contact
them.  You don't get that money back, either.

Around Christmastime most years I pick up a second job for a few months for
extra cash.  I make it a point to call the enforcement office BEFORE I even
get a paycheck, so they'll leave it alone.

short
Beverly - 22 Jun 2004 01:29 GMT
><snippers>
>>
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
>case, they keep witholding from your other job as well, *until* you contact
>them.  You don't get that money back, either.

Seems to me that you have paid more than the court ordered as a second
withholding is not a new order.  I can't see how not refunding that,
in cash or by way of a credit, is legal.

>Around Christmastime most years I pick up a second job for a few months for
>extra cash.  I make it a point to call the enforcement office BEFORE I even
>get a paycheck, so they'll leave it alone.
>
>short
Chris - 18 Jun 2004 07:38 GMT
> I am new to the board and desperately seeking help.  I chased around my ex
> for 6 years and finally got a court order against him through the county
> but they would not go back to the time I actually filed for support, only
> from the time they found him - how do I go about suing him for the 6 years
> he "disappeared"?

Just find some maggot feminazi group (an internet search will bring up loads
of em'), and they will instruct you on how to pursue your dirty deed!
LouKing - 13 Jul 2004 14:10 GMT
What is wrong with everyone?  I thought this was a message board a person
could get help with some questions.  I got a lot of negative feed back.
What the heck is wrong with trying to get some help in raising my kids -
which are not just mine - they are mine and his - he who decided drugs and
alcohol were more important than his kids so he disappears for 6 years and
I work two jobs making sure my kids can have a decent life.  Now he is
remarried and so am I - my husband pays child support and my ex lives
however he wants to live with no responsibility to his children.  I was
just shocked at the negative feed back.  I have a good job and work hard
so didn't give me crap about sitting back trying to live off him.  I just
want to make sure my kids will get a chance for a better life by going to
college.  I know life isn't fair but I do know I should make him
accountable.
Phil #3 - 13 Jul 2004 14:27 GMT
> What is wrong with everyone?  I thought this was a message board a person
> could get help with some questions.  I got a lot of negative feed back.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> college.  I know life isn't fair but I do know I should make him
> accountable.

What is the end result? Exactly what is it you desire?
Phil #3
P.Fritz - 13 Jul 2004 15:01 GMT
> What is wrong with everyone?

Maybe we should start with you......want the list?

> I thought this was a message board a person
> could get help with some questions.

You thought wrong.

>I got a lot of negative feed back.

So?

> What the heck is wrong with trying to get some help in raising my kids -
> which are not just mine - they are mine and his - he who decided drugs and
> alcohol were more important than his kids so he disappears for 6 years and
> I work two jobs making sure my kids can have a decent life.

We are not responsible for your poor decision making

> Now he is
> remarried and so am I - my husband pays child support and my ex lives
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> college.  I know life isn't fair but I do know I should make him
> accountable.

Free hint for the clueless......a college education is NOT a right or
entitlement.
Rebecca Floyd - 17 Jul 2004 05:55 GMT
Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this then
I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children into
this world ... you should give them every opportunity to have the most
successful life they can possibly have.  That includes giving them a college
education.

For your information, as long as it is a Settlement Agreement, forcing a
parent to provide a college education is possible.

> > What is wrong with everyone?
>
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
> Free hint for the clueless......a college education is NOT a right or
> entitlement.
Bob Whiteside - 17 Jul 2004 06:38 GMT
> Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this then
> I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children into
> this world ... you should give them every opportunity to have the most
> successful life they can possibly have.  That includes giving them a college
> education.

How in hell does a parent "give" a child a college education?  Money does
not buy intelligence or motivation to peruse a college degree even if a
court thinks it can!
Rock - 17 Jul 2004 15:03 GMT
> > Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this
> then
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> not buy intelligence or motivation to peruse a college degree even if a
> court thinks it can!

Bob, don't you know that all men have an unlimited money supply to pay for
whatever the child and CP needs.  If you do not know that you are an
ignorant man that is not living up to his parental responsibilities.
Beverly - 17 Jul 2004 14:58 GMT
Feel sorry for my children, then, because I believe that teaching them
that life is not a series of hand-outs best prepares them to have a
successful life.  Teaching them how to work for what is desired is a
lesson that will affect all areas of their lives, not just their
incomes.  This is not to say I won't HELP with things like college,
but only if I see them helping themselves.

I am thankful my parents did not pay for my college education.  Not
only did it mean I waited until I was really ready for it before I
went, but I also knew the dollar value of what not taking a course,
and the studying involved, seriously would cost me.  

You are wrong that a college education is a right.  The option to
pursue one is.  No longer is a family's financial standing a barrier
to college with the advent of guaranteed student loans, but I'd still
encourage my children to avoid borrowing as much as possible.  It is
not a crime to start college at an age older than 18.

I wil never ask my ex to help the children with college expenses.
That is between him and them.  They DO have a relationship with him
that does not include me... and I will not try to be in the middle of
it.

>Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this then
>I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children into
[quoted text clipped - 40 lines]
>> Free hint for the clueless......a college education is NOT a right or
>> entitlement.
teachrmama - 17 Jul 2004 18:09 GMT
> Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this then
> I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children into
> this world ... you should give them every opportunity to have the most
> successful life they can possibly have.  That includes giving them a college
> education.

Access to a college education is a right.  Having a college education gift
wrapped and laid at your feet is not.  There are scholarships, loans, and
jobs available, si it isn't like anyone does not have access to a college
education.  I do not see why that is even in question.

> For your information, as long as it is a Settlement Agreement, forcing a
> parent to provide a college education is possible.

If forcing parents to pay for college for their children were done across
the board, and every parent had the same requirement, that might be
considered fair.  Or, if we are only looking at divorced parents, both
parents were ordered to pay into a college fund each month from the date of
divorce--and the payments were garnished from their paychecks, then it might
be almost ok.  But when only the NCP is forced to pay, then it is NOT ok.
And that is what the complaints are about.

> > "LouKing" <loukingren@hotmail.com> wrote in message

news:aec40a824104f3f136828bc35906a812@localhost.talkaboutparenting.com...
> > > What is wrong with everyone?
> >
[quoted text clipped - 31 lines]
> > Free hint for the clueless......a college education is NOT a right or
> > entitlement.
Bob Whiteside - 17 Jul 2004 21:27 GMT
> > Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this
> then
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> jobs available, si it isn't like anyone does not have access to a college
> education.  I do not see why that is even in question.

I believe going to college is an opportunity, not a right.  If it were a
right, everyone would get a college degree.  Here are a few statisitics from
several sources that breakdown college education facts.

86.5% of high school students complete high school. (National Center for
Education)
62% of high school completers enroll in college.  (National Center for
Education)
59% of college enrollers graduate in 6 years.  (NCAA Div-1 All-Student
Graduation Rate)
31.6% of high school students complete a 4 year degree.  (I did the math)

Out of 1,000 HS students 865 graduate, 536 enter college, and 316 graduate
within 6 years.

> > For your information, as long as it is a Settlement Agreement, forcing a
> > parent to provide a college education is possible.
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> be almost ok.  But when only the NCP is forced to pay, then it is NOT ok.
> And that is what the complaints are about.

At the risk of being too esoteric, the complaint I have goes beyond only the
NCP being required to pay CS to an adult child attending school.  The
student is hurt in multiple ways by the current system.  Because CS drives
up the out-of-pocket cost of education (the EFC) the student needs to take
out higher student loans.  If the CP uses the CS for care and maintenance,
rather than tuition, the student must take out higher student loans.  If the
CP doesn't pass the education tax credits on to the student, the student
must take out higher student loans.  If the CP refuses to take out a Parent
Loan, the student must take out higher student loans.

The Appeals Court in my state has clearly defined that CS for pre-18
children is for care and maintenance.  And Post-18 CS is defined as
advancing the state's interest in an educated populace.  The problem I found
seen is CP's don't understand that distinction and the student gets hurt in
the long run for all the reasons I listed above.
Gini - 17 Jul 2004 21:25 GMT
>Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this then
>I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children into
>this world ... you should give them every opportunity to have the most
>successful life they can possibly have.  That includes giving them a college
>education.
====
Hey, could you send that message to my parents? I had about 30k in student loans
and thought *I* was responsible for it. Didn't realize my parents owed me that
money. Cool. Maybe I should have them secure my rights to the money for student
loans with a life insurance policy. They are in their 70s now.
====
====
P. Fritz - 19 Jul 2004 02:22 GMT
 > In article <Hi2Kc.12251$dg6.967@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com>, Rebecca
Floyd
 > says...
 > >
 > >Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this
then
 > >I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children
into
 > >this world ... you should give them every opportunity to have the most
 > >successful life they can possibly have.  That includes giving them a
college
 > >education.
 > ====
 > Hey, could you send that message to my parents? I had about 30k in
student loans
 > and thought *I* was responsible for it. Didn't realize my parents owed
me that
 > money. Cool. Maybe I should have them secure my rights to the money for
student
 > loans with a life insurance policy. They are in their 70s now.

 I was one of seven kids, and we have 13 degrees between us,  none of them
paid for by our parents  (they could not have afforded it anyway.  This
entitlement crap really irks me.......more proof of the corruption being
talk in guvmint schools.

 > ====
 > ====
 >
P. Fritz - 19 Jul 2004 02:18 GMT
 > Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this
then
 > I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children
into
 > this world ... you should give them every opportunity to have the most
 > successful life they can possibly have.  That includes giving them a
college
 > education.

 Hey MORON......a college education is not a RIGHT.....I feel sorry for
yoour children being raised in a 'entitlement' mentality.

 You should teach your children to be responsible as ADULTS.....

 >
 > For your information, as long as it is a Settlement Agreement, forcing a
 > parent to provide a college education is possible.
 > "P.Fritz" <paulNOfritzSPAM@voyager.net> wrote in message
 > news:10f7qp1qqp0hoe7@corp.supernews.com...
 > >
 > > "LouKing" <loukingren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
 > >
news:aec40a824104f3f136828bc35906a812@localhost.talkaboutparenting.com...
 > > > What is wrong with everyone?
 > >
 > > Maybe we should start with you......want the list?
 > >
 > > > I thought this was a message board a person
 > > > could get help with some questions.
 > >
 > > You thought wrong.
 > >
 > > >I got a lot of negative feed back.
 > >
 > > So?
 > >
 > > > What the heck is wrong with trying to get some help in raising my
kids -
 > > > which are not just mine - they are mine and his - he who decided
drugs
 > and
 > > > alcohol were more important than his kids so he disappears for 6
years
 > and
 > > > I work two jobs making sure my kids can have a decent life.
 > >
 > > We are not responsible for your poor decision making
 > >
 > > > Now he is
 > > > remarried and so am I - my husband pays child support and my ex
lives
 > > > however he wants to live with no responsibility to his children.  I
was
 > > > just shocked at the negative feed back.  I have a good job and work
hard
 > > > so didn't give me crap about sitting back trying to live off him.  I
 > just
 > > > want to make sure my kids will get a chance for a better life by
going
 > to
 > > > college.  I know life isn't fair but I do know I should make him
 > > > accountable.
 > >
 > > Free hint for the clueless......a college education is NOT a right or
 > > entitlement.
 > >
 > > >
 > >
 > >
 >
 >
AZ Astrea - 21 Jul 2004 06:15 GMT
> Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this then
> I would feel very sorry for your children.  You brought those children into
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> For your information, as long as it is a Settlement Agreement, forcing a
> parent to provide a college education is possible.
---------------------
A college education is no more a right than having a huge, expensive wedding
that the parents pay for is a right.  If you want to give your kids every
opportunity to be successful in life then teach them to work for what they
get and the value of a dollar.  No one should be 'forced' to pay anything
for an adult over 18.

~AZ~

> > "LouKing" <loukingren@hotmail.com> wrote in message

news:aec40a824104f3f136828bc35906a812@localhost.talkaboutparenting.com...
> > > What is wrong with everyone?
> >
[quoted text clipped - 31 lines]
> > Free hint for the clueless......a college education is NOT a right or
> > entitlement.
Don - 21 Jul 2004 06:59 GMT
> > Hey Jerk ... a college education is a right! If you don't believe this
> then
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> A college education is no more a right than having a huge, expensive wedding
> that the parents pay for is a right.

Give it time, I am sure an article in the news will pop sometime in the next
year where some feminist Judge forced a father to pay for an expensive
wedding.  Give it 3 years before we see one where the father went to jail
for failure to pay for the expensive wedding.

 If you want to give your kids every
> opportunity to be successful in life then teach them to work for what they
> get and the value of a dollar.  No one should be 'forced' to pay anything
> for an adult over 18.
>
> ~AZ~

> > > "LouKing" <loukingren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > >
[quoted text clipped - 37 lines]
> > > Free hint for the clueless......a college education is NOT a right or
> > > entitlement.
Rebecca Floyd - 17 Jul 2004 05:52 GMT
There is nothing wrong with that at all.  The people on here that constantly
give negative feedback are the ones who wouldn't know how to be a man if
they tried.

> What is wrong with everyone?  I thought this was a message board a person
> could get help with some questions.  I got a lot of negative feed back.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> college.  I know life isn't fair but I do know I should make him
> accountable.
Bob - 17 Jul 2004 15:19 GMT
> There is nothing wrong with that at all.  The people on here that constantly
> give negative feedback are the ones who wouldn't know how to be a man if
> they tried.

Too bad, bimbo, it's not up to sorry a.s c.nts to tell MEN what it takes
to be a man.  You wouldn't know a MAN if he turned you over his knee and
spanked your sorry a.s until next thursday.

Bob

>>What is wrong with everyone?  I thought this was a message board a person
>>could get help with some questions.  I got a lot of negative feed back.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>>college.  I know life isn't fair but I do know I should make him
>>accountable.

Signature

When did we divide into sides?

"As president, I will put American government and our legal system back
on the side of women."  John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
President. http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/

[Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts.  All
posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]

P. Fritz - 19 Jul 2004 02:24 GMT
 > There is nothing wrong with that at all.  The people on here that
constantly
 > give negative feedback are the ones who wouldn't know how to be a man if
 > they tried.

 Another 'feminitwit" and a lame attempt to define a 'man'     YAWN

 >
 > "LouKing" <loukingren@hotmail.com> wrote in message
 >
news:aec40a824104f3f136828bc35906a812@localhost.talkaboutparenting.com...
 > > What is wrong with everyone?  I thought this was a message board a
person
 > > could get help with some questions.  I got a lot of negative feed
back.
 > > What the heck is wrong with trying to get some help in raising my
kids -
 > > which are not just mine - they are mine and his - he who decided drugs
and
 > > alcohol were more important than his kids so he disappears for 6 years
and
 > > I work two jobs making sure my kids can have a decent life.  Now he is
 > > remarried and so am I - my husband pays child support and my ex lives
 > > however he wants to live with no responsibility to his children.  I
was
 > > just shocked at the negative feed back.  I have a good job and work
hard
 > > so didn't give me crap about sitting back trying to live off him.  I
just
 > > want to make sure my kids will get a chance for a better life by going
to
 > > college.  I know life isn't fair but I do know I should make him
 > > accountable.
 > >
 >
 >
 
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