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Geoffrey Shaw posted a blog postThe situation for many when it comes to jobs requires a program that targets certain demographics but unfortunately the courage to do this probably does not exist. Off of the top of my head a program…
The situation for many when it comes to jobs requires a program that targets certain demographics but unfortunately the courage to do this probably does not exist. Off of the top of my head a program to put a million of the hardest hit to work could be put together for about 40 billion dollars and the program would have instant collateral savings because it would take people off of assistance, reduce subsidies for public housing, and allow some to avoid prison. If you just try to stimulate the…See More
Geoffrey Shaw replied to Smiley and West's discussion The Conversation: Bill Maher"It is in the best interests of both parties to work out a resolution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict so they should get together and get it done. The reason Israel exists today is because the Jews have been persecuted for thousands of years so…"
Geoffrey Shaw replied to Smiley and West's discussion A Nation of Minorities"I am far from a Bible scholar but I still find it ironic that we have to worry about the poor being demonized in what is supposed to be a christian nation when Jesus only demonized the rich and praised the poor. I am probably guilty of over…"
Penguin Board of Directors left a comment for Geoffrey Shaw"You are welcome, Geoffrey. Look out for my mail in your Inbox shortly."
Penguin Board of Directors commented on Geoffrey Shaw's blog post It's a crime to be poor"Geoffrey,
You are no doubt going through your Egypt; but, you have the makings of a winner. Keep doing whatever it is you are doing; YOU WILL OVERCOME. I will talk to one of my friends and we will get in touch with you…"
LAZARO JAVIER GARCIA commented on Geoffrey Shaw's blog post It's a crime to be poor"Very honest comment. God bless you brother."
Geoffrey Shaw posted a blog postIt's a crime to be poor
I am going through the humbling experience of signing up for TANF (temporary aid for needy families) and I realize now that the government has made it a crime to be poor. To get $600 in aid for two months then $400 after that I will be required to do 130 hours of volunteer work a month to stay eligible. If you do the math that works out to between $3 and about $4.60 an hour but really to me it feels like the equivalent of community service if you commit a crime. The case workers are just a poor…See More
Geoffrey Shaw left a comment for Smiley and West"First of all I would like to thank you for bringing to my attention the wisdom of Wangari Maathai. She seems connected to the truth of life in a way all of us should aspire to. You two speak a lot of truth also which brought me to this site. Since I…"
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Geoffrey Shaw replied to Smiley and West's discussion Secession Sesquicentennial Celebration"I grew up in Virginia back in the 60's and racism was a lot more out in the open but we are not that far removed from that today. Just because something is repressed does not mean it doesn't exist. A lot of racists are coming out of the…"
Geoffrey Shaw replied to Smiley and West's discussion The Conversation with Wangari Maathai"Why is this woman not speaking to a wider audience than Oprah, what a font of wisdom she is. I think the beginning of social justice is an alternative to the Stock Market for people to invest their excess wealth and resources. The Stock Market is…"
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The situation for many when it comes to jobs requires a program that targets certain demographics but unfortunately the courage to do this probably does not exist. Off of the top of my head a program…
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The situation for many when it comes to jobs requires a program that targets certain demographics but unfortunately the courage to do this probably does not exist. Off of the top of my head a program to put a million of the hardest hit to work could be put together for about 40 billion dollars and the program would have instant collateral savings because it would take people off of assistance, reduce subsidies for public housing, and allow some to avoid prison. If you just try to stimulate the… Continue
It's a crime to be poor
Posted on May 18, 2011 at 9:24pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I am going through the humbling experience of signing up for TANF (temporary aid for needy families) and I realize now that the government has made it a crime to be poor. To get $600 in aid for two months then $400 after that I will be required to do 130 hours of volunteer work a month to stay eligible. If you do the math that works out to between $3 and about $4.60 an hour but really to me it feels like the equivalent of community service if you commit a crime. The case workers are just a poor… Continue
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