Book of Handouts Article 11/28/2007

I think we found the biggest f*cking loser of all time. Thank you Shannon Doyne for showing us all that the biggest import in PA is trash:

On a cold February morning this year, Korelle woke and realized that life as she knew it was over. Not that she had a choice – she and her young sons had been evicted from their apartment and this was move-out day. Korelle’s dilemma was due, in part, to her employer’s policy on maternity leave; the day-care center in Hartford Conn., where she had worked for three-and-a-half years did not offer it, she said. So she worked until the very end of her pregnancy, hoping she’d have enough time to figure out what to do next. Typical liberal spin. Let's feel sorry for this dumb*ss woman. So what it's cold. It's f*cking February!!! In Connecticut!!! It's DAMN COLD!!! Then you're supposed to feel even worse for her since she gets evicted around the time her pregnancy's over with. She's working all the way through her pregnancy and gets evicted around the time her baby's born. This means that she couldn't afford to have another kid let alone support the ones she had. She and Shannon Doyne break out the liberal playbook. Chapter 1: blame somebody else for the problems you created for yourself. It's apparent to the libs that it's not her fault that she couldn't control her wallet. Her employer is to blame because her employer didn't have maternity leave. Very few companies offer maternity leave. She should have found this out before getting knocked up!!!! She shouldn't have gotten pregnant in the first place.

When no better plan came together, she counted on food stamps to feed herself and her three children, including an infant son. But without money coming in, Korelle, no stranger to financial struggles, had reached her limit. She packed their bags, and the family headed to Northeastern Pennsylvania to stay temporarily with Korelle’s mother. A person who can't get her finances in order and continually has problems with money has no business having kids that she can't afford. Korelle did you ever hear of anything called birth control? Did the daddy - where is the daddy? - ever hear of a rubber? Worse she goes on welfare and moved to NEPA! More trash get imported.

Things began to take a turn for the better a few weeks later when Korelle and her young trio were accepted at The Salvation Army’s Kirby Family House in Wilkes-Barre – a program that gives homeless families a place to stay, meals and training in skills such as saving money and debt repayment. She needs that kind of training. Now only if she can blame herself for her own troubles.

Now Korelle works as an auxiliary aide at Heritage House, a Wilkes-Barre nursing home. She has paid off nearly all of her old debt. And she saves 70 percent of her paychecks, an achievement that impresses her caseworker, Lisa Caruthers. “They really are such a deserving family,” Caruthers said. Why? because she's stupid or ignorant?

Donations to this season’s campaign will allow Korelle to take driving lessons, so that she and her children can be more independent. Doesn't even know how to drive. Wow. And this trash gets imported from Connecticut. I wonder if she ever knew that the public transportation system here sucks before she imported her trashy *ss from CT.

When the older boys ask, as they often do, how long it will be until they trade the one room they live in for an apartment of their own, Korelle has no answer. She just continues to save her money, hoping she and the kids can get by on very little now, so that when they leave the transitional-housing center, they’ll have more – more stability, more money set aside, come what may. ...just in time for her to get knocked up again and in financial trouble. who will she blame next time?

Getting to this point didn’t come overnight, of course. There were times when Korelle’s longtime struggle with bipolar disorder seemed to get worse. That's just f*cking great!

She had to be hospitalized after a mental breakdown, she said. That's just f*cking great!

Today, however, with the benefit of medication and weekly counseling sessions, Korelle is feeling stable, she said. Until 5 minutes from now when she'll get depressed or angry. There's more to the story and it mainly talk about what they want. Here's the list:

Driving lessons – $270
Scrubs uniforms – $140
Karate lessons (six months) – two at $150 - not necessary
Boys winter coat – two at $55
Boys shirts – four at $12
Boys pants – four at $19
Boys socks – two at $12
Shoes – two at $35
Art set – $20 - not necessary
Michael Jordan memorabilia – $20 - not necessary
Infant clothing – five at $12
Infant socks – $10
Push-toy – $25 - not necessary
Elmo doll – $20 - not necessary

Book of Handouts Article 11/29/2007

The Tims Liberal must be reading my posts. The author didn't sign his/her name to this one.

Ricardo and Sonia departed Puerto Rico and came to mainland United States in February with a dream – to provide a better life for their three children, ages 13, 6 and 1. They’ve made some headway since then, but perhaps none bigger than the step they took this month. After staying with relatives, then in a homeless facility, they finally moved into their own rental house. They relocated from Puerto Rico to a homeless shelter in NEPA. I gotta read on!!!

The former truck driver knows money will be tight until he and his wife can land better jobs. For the time being, the family can’t even afford to furnish their home, even though they’ve been saving. This is getting better. Most normal people would have money to buy furniture if relocating or have their furniture shipped with them. But of course they moved to a homeless shelter in NEPA!

Before making the journey, Ricardo had worked as a truck driver. Sonia was a cashier at a supermarket. Now, only 34-year-old Sonia works because Ricardo’s truck driver’s license will not transfer and he has had trouble familiarizing himself with U.S. trucks. Also, the language barrier makes it difficult for him to read the driver instruction handbook, he said. If you want to move to the States learn English.

The family’s wish list this holiday season includes home furnishings, such as a living room set so they can spend time together watching movies and playing games. One day they also would love to acquire a computer; it would help the family master more English and aid the youngsters in their studies. The family said American schools are the best part about living here. Ricardo Jr., a seventh-grader at Meyers High School, said the school year is going well, and he particularly enjoys his mathematics classes. He’s excited about having friends visit his new home, but admitted that he hopes the family will have some furniture for his guests to sit on. Here's my suggestion: learn English and get a job pops. I admire you for recognizing that the "mainland" offers the best in the world and it's a struggle but that's what the American spirit is all about - work ethic and making it on your own. The proudest families make it without anyone's help - you should try to be one of them instead.

Book of Handouts Article 11/30/2007

JANINE UNGVARSKY wrote this one:

"Brandie’s unsettled home life became apparent to other people on Super Bowl Sunday 2005. The teenager, then 15, had planned to stay for the weekend with the family of her best friend, Alora. But, sadly, Alora’s grandmother died that day, so Brandie decided to call home for a ride, letting her friend’s family deal with their grief in private. She called once. She called again.It took three calls before anyone came for Brandie." Is this supposed to be a media article or a fictional novel? This is one of the most horribly written pieces of cr*p I read in a while. I saw porn scripts written better than this garbage.

"The incident signaled to Alora’s parents, Laura and James, that their daughter’s friend wasn’t getting much support at home. As the family discovered the full extent of Brandie’s situation, she spent more and more time at their place. Soon, she was living with them full time. Six months later, they applied for and received guardianship. “We took her in and now she’s ours,” Laura said. Laura and James welcomed Brandie despite the fact that they are both disabled and not working." Ahh... there lies the problem! 2 people both living on disability. What the f*ck is wrong with them that they're both unable to work? Sh*t. If they're that bad off - but I don't think they are - they shouldn't have taken on the responsibility of another kid!!! here's my take: the parents got some mild disability but can still work. They choose not to because the government (my tax money) will take care of them.

"They can offer little in the way of money or material goods, but they provide a lot of love." OH isn't that f*cking special. A lot of love won't pay the bills sweetheart. Speaking of a lot of love, did you see her picture? Being overweight isn't a disability. It's f*cking sick. It's a sign of being f*cking lazy. Did I mention she's ugly? maybe she's a femenist too.

"...Laura called Luzerne County Children and Youth Services for months to get the guardianship completed. “They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease,” she said. “I squeaked a lot.”" You got nothing better to do with yourself.

"When Laura’s mother died, the family inherited her house – and a huge mortgage. Health conditions have forced James, 55, an alumnus of Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre, to retire from commercial truck driving. Laura’s health also prevents her from working." The guy probably has a bad back and hips. These are common problems for truck drivers. But why can't he change careers? What's wrong with Laura's health that she can't get out and get a job? Is she that f*cking lazy?

Brandie works only a few part-time hours, because, as Laura insists, “School comes first for both girls.” The family makes do with disability payments and child support for Brandie. Sad. Very sad. Too lazy to get a job disability isnt enough so you adopt a kid to add child support as income.

It’s the way they face all challenges – with love and resourcefulness. A broken drill gets glued, and glued again. James keeps wearing the battered slippers he once unintentionally wore when the fire volunteers who he captains were called out. “I slipped and fell at the fire because I was wearing those slippers,” he recalled. That's his disability. He's f*cking stupid! wearing slippers to a fire call. He's a volunteer fire fighter but too disabled to get a job? Being a firefighter requires physical demands on the body. How is this guy disabled?

This Christmas the family’s wish list includes mostly modest items, such as new slippers. For him to take to another fire call.

Brandie needs a new mattress and box spring and some clothes. Am I the only one who noticed this? Every welfare bum is asking for a mattress and box spring this year? Why is it that all the welfare people need new mattresses this year? Are they jumping up and down on their beds when that check comes in and when their access cards are reloaded?

She’s considering a career in photography, so a digital camera would give her a chance to dream about her future. In next year's book of handouts she'll consider a career in something else so she can get another gadget. I'll give her a gift card to Mr. Fashions so she can make money sitting on my lap - with a name like Brandie your career options are limited. But she can make some decent cash so he new parents can sit home and live on welfare.

Alora – a firefighter at heart – would love to have T-shirts with firefighter insignias, a new coat and, as something special, the new Garth Brooks CD set. What does Garth Brooks have to do with putting out fires?

Laura, who had so much to say about her girls, became less talkative when asked about her own holiday dreams. A new living room flooring to replace the ancient dusty carpeting that aggravates her asthma would be nice. But new sneakers and a pair of silky pajamas will do. How about a vacuum cleaner!

The mother has a wonderful heart for doing what she did but she is not a good role model. If Brandie needed a family then she should have been taken in by someone who can afford to take care of her and who can provide her with good work ethic. A couple who makes their living on disability checks will never instill the values to allow a child to be a productive member of society.

Book of Handouts Article 11/27/2007

I'm not going to quote it, I'll let you read this one on your own. The link is here.

Not only is this lady mentally retarded - hey I'm not using fancy PC words like mentally challenged or mentally disabled these words are reserved for describing liberals - but she just overcame breast cancer. She couldn't enjoy her birthday and her mother would like to throw her a belated birthday party (probably also to celebrate winning the battle against cancer) but can't because she's on a limited income (probably means she's on disability or social security or works for $7.25/hour).

Anyone who battled cancer and won deserves a celebration. I question the motive for the party though and don't think it should be in the Times Liberal Book of Handouts. Is the party to celebrate her birthday or her victory in the battle against cancer? A birthday party is usually celebrated with friends and family and unless it's a huge milestone like 40 or 50 or 100 it's not thrown with a fancy DJ and catered food. She's 32. I think they're going overboard for a birthday party.

If it's to celebrate the fact that she conquered her bout with cancer why not turn it into a fundraiser? You're asking people to donate to this party why not ask them to donate to a greater cause like cancer research? There would be money raised to cover the catering hall rental and DJ plus a surplus to give to charity.

Book of Handouts Article 11/26/2007

Here's another example of a typical welfare bum trying to get a handout. Because of the bad choices she made in life we're supposed to feel sorry for her.

Yes I said the words "she" and "her" - don't expect me to go light on this article just because this waste of a civilian life is a woman. I'm an equal opportunist at pointing out human trash.

Taken from the Times Leader online and written by Camille Fioti:

"Homeless, alone and pregnant, Mary arrived at the Salvation Army’s Kirby Family House just in time. While a resident at the transitional housing facility, she gave birth to her daughter, Evangeline. Mary and Evangeline spent the next six months at the facility while Mary learned valuable parenting and life skills.The residents are encouraged to save 70 percent of their income to pay off debts and save for housing. “Mary is such a pleasure to work with,” Zaleskas said. “She truly jumped right into the program.” It’s been almost three years since Mary, 23, and Evangeline, 3, left the Kirby Family House and moved into their own apartment at the Boulevard Townhomes. But there are many household necessities they still don’t have. Everything in the apartment has been either donated or purchased at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. The sofa is covered with holes from vigorous spot-cleaning, and Mary’s mattress is so worn that the springs are popping out and the middle is sagging." Aside from the typical liberal victimization of this poor woman and her struggle to overcome society's struggles bullsh*t I can say that at this point in reading the article the first time I was almost lead to believe that this woman was finally trying to motivate herself to do something. She was homeless and now she has a place to live. Granted it's low income housing but these places are meant to be there to help people who need them temporarily. It almost seems like this girl's finally on the right track. One question lingers: why was she homeless at 20 years old? I can only think of three things: drugs, alcohol or she left an abusive situation. If it were addiction that lead her to be homeless than it's a little obvious how she might have become pregnant.

"Mary’s family was nominated for the Book of Dreams by her caseworker, Lisa Caruthers, at the Kirby Family House. “Mary is a very special individual due to the circumstances she has overcome in her life,” Caruthers said." SEE?!?!?!? The Times Liberal is trying to say that she's a victim of society and that she is a wonderful person because she can overcome what society has given her.

"Mary’s troubles began, when, at the age of 12, she experimented with a drug that a schoolmate gave her, she said. She wound up in a legal mess after that and was confined to house arrest when she ran away. “For some reason, I didn’t want to be home,” she said." Why does this writer for the Times Liberal have to sugar coat her situation? Camille Fioti, why do you insist on making this woman sound like a victim? This is pure liberalism at its best: this 12 year old girl fell victim to a drug she "experimented" with and the innocent friend, the schoolmate (sounds like an innocent enough word to use - you don't use schoolmate for a 12 year old kid - you use it to describe your kindergardener's classmates) gave it to her. What's next? headlines that read: College student allegedly assaulted by play date? Why do the libs insist on watering things down? Call a spade a spade. She was 12. Her friend offered her drugs. She chose to use them. She liked them. She chose to keep using drugs got addicted and her addiction got her in trouble. She was not a victim of society. She made certain choices and then had to live with the consequences of her actions. To put it simple she made her bed and she had to lay down in it. There once was a time that I would have liked to ask where were her parents but as I get older I now realize that sometimes parents do the very best that they can and the kids still end up rotten sometimes. I'm not going to blame the parents because I don't know the entire situation. I don't know how involved or not involved they were with Mary's upbringing but I still believe firmly that two parents who are involved with their kids and raise them with the right values will lower the risk that the kid is going to end up a reject.

The next three years, Mary went from group homes to juvenile detention centers. “I was stupid and young,” she said. “I didn’t realize what I was doing to myself. I hurt my parents very badly.” It sounds like she's fessing up to her mistakes. Remember though that drug addicts have something very much in common with politicians: both will tell you anything you want to hear when they want something for themselves. I hope that this crackwhore decided to clean up her act for good. What other conclusion can you come to? At twelve she got hooked on drugs been bounced around between the streets juvy hall and group homes. All this time she still stayed on drugs and kept getting herself in trouble. At 20 she's pregnant and homeless. Besides the obvious answer how did she get pregnant? My guess she whored herself out and used the money to buy drugs. You got a better answer? I'd like to hear it.

"Looking back, Mary says the experience gave her the “building blocks” she needed to survive." Life has a way of teaching you lessons. I hope she learned a lot and can pass on her knowledge to her kids. Maybe they will turn out better than their mother.

"Several days a week, Evangeline attends the McGlynn Learning Center, an after-school program for children living in the Boulevard Townhomes complex. The center provides educational tools and social interaction. Evangeline enjoys learning on the computers there, and would love one of her own, she said." Am I missing something here? the kid's 3 years old!!! Kids that age don't go to school and use computers! They watch Sesame Street and camp out in front of the Wachovia arena to get front row seats for the Wiggles.

"In September, Evangeline became a big sister when Mary gave birth to a son, Jordan, who weighed only 3 pounds. He was transferred to the neo-natal intensive-care unit at the Community Medical Center in Scranton, where he stayed for a couple of weeks. He came home on Evangeline’s birthday in October. “He was the best birthday present,” she said, tenderly kissing her brother’s tiny head while stroking his hair." I'm glad to hear that the kid's doing well now, but the mother is now showing her true colors as a druggy turned welfare bum. You're broke off your ass and single (there's no mention of a father in this article) allegedly trying to make a better life for yourself after whoring yourself out for some smack and getting yourself knocked up. Instead of moving forward and improving your situation what do you do - you get pregnant to stay on the system!!! Low income housing the access card and welfare checks - that's the f*cking life baby!!!

"Evangeline has been sleeping in Mary’s bed because she doesn’t have a bed of her own. She used to sleep in her crib, but the slide rail is broken and duct tape is holding it together. Jordan needs clothes more than any thing, his mother said. He also could use a crib and a highchair. Mary said she’d like to acquire a single stroller for Jordan, and plans to give the double-stroller she received from the Kirby Family House to another family who could use it more." Finally waking up to realize that welfare isn't the good life?

"When Jordan was born, Mary quit her job at a McDonald’s. “I’d love to work,” she said. “But right now, he’s just too tiny.” I would like to see a man use that excuse and try to get away with it. The baby's 9 months old and not sick any more and you need things for your home. Go back to work and use the system for what it was meant to be used for - to help you out as you try to improve yourself. The longer you stay on the system the harder it will be to motivate yourself to strive for improvement. Statistics show that parents who stay on welfare will be very likely to have kids who stay on welfare. Make yourself something your kids can be proud of. Get a job make some money build some savings and move off the system and into a home of your own. It can be done but you can't be making excuses like "my kid's too tiny." I can't stand people who live on the system and take advantage of my tax dollars but this kid's young enough to keep moving forward in life. Someone needs to tell this girl - if she really did stop using drugs and was serious about making a life for herself and her children - that she made some major progress but there's room for more improvement: don't stop now just because your situation improved a little. I'd hate to see this person who seemed to turn the corner become a host to a parasytic welfare system that needs more reform than a naughty school girl in a sadistic flick. But it looks like it's a little too late unless someone gives this girl a good kick in the ass.

She said she plans to find a job in the near future. We'll see.

"In the meantime, the family gets by on food stamps, and Mary’s father helps to pay the phone bill and the subsidized monthly rent of $53. All other utilities are included in the rent." That's a shame. Not only on the system but mooching off you father too.

Mary has formed many friendships with the residents and staff at the Kirby Family House and has agreed to talk to other residents about her experiences. “It’s a wonderful place,” she said. “It gives you a chance to survive, to make it. That’s all it’s about – trying to help families make it.” Yup you made it alright. Instead of living on the streets living on drugs and perverts you're living on my tax dollars. How about proving me wrong and making something of yourself? I know it's honorable to want to stay home with your kids when they're so young but you gotta support your family. Make something of yourself and then your kids will be proud of you. You'll make your parents proud of you too. Nothing is worse than seeing your own child get on drugs become a juvenile delinquent get pregnant before you get married and settle in low income housing. I'm glad my kids never made mistakes like that. If they did my heart would break. I can't imagine what parents think when their kids end up like this. I know I would beat myself up every day wondering where I went wrong blaming myself for not being the father I should have been. I probably would ask myself: was I too tough? Am I not tough enough? Was I involved enough? Did I make myself available? The only hope parents have then is that their kids end up back on the right track.

Being a dad is troubling enough. When they're born you go through sleepless nights and have to go to work the next day. You promise yourself and your child the moment he is born that you'll be the best parent possible teach them the world and not make the same mistakes your parent made. The whole time that they grow up with you you keep thinking in the back of your mind that you want them to have it better than you had it growing up. When they go to college you hope they call and visit often and that they don't drop out or do something stupid at a frat party. When your kid gets married and has kids - well I don't have grandkids - but I can say I'm proud of myself. My kids turned out OK.

Yes, even grumpy old conservative bastards like me can have a soft side.

Book of Handouts Article 11/25/2007

Someone at the Times Liberal must be reading this blog because the quality of the people asking for stuff in the Book of Handouts seems to be getting a little better, even though the writers at the Times Liberal are really pushing it to try to get you to feel sorry for the people they write about:

"For Harold, things weren’t going well in January 2005. Furloughed from his manufacturing job of nine years at Techneglas, the father of three was job hunting.

But there was hope; the township street department had an opening. Harold stopped at his prospective boss’s home to check on his application. It went well. He went home and had some coffee.

Suddenly, something went terribly wrong." I know it's not funny but when I first read this line I mockingly said *GASP* OH NO!!! After reading the full article I felt like an ass despite the terribly written one liner.

“I went to get up and I couldn’t. I called for my daughter and the words came out wrong,” said Harold, now 50. His young son hid behind the couch. His teenage daughter ran across the street to where her mother, Emma, was working at a day-care center. A nurse who happened to be there to pick up her child raced to Harold’s side.

The nurse knew right away – he was having a stroke. Before Harold arrived at the hospital, he had a second. He hasn’t been able to work a full day since, he said." This can be very believable. I found out through several medical professionals that a stroke can leave people disabled for the remainder of their lives to the point that rehabilitation can only hide some of the permanent signs left afterwards. It depends on the severity of the stroke.

"Harold’s disability started a downward spiral that left the five-person family struggling to fill basic needs – from replacing worn-out appliances to buying basics such as fuel oil and clothing." I met similar people this happenned to after sufering strokes or being diagnosed with debilitating diseases. It's a very unfortunate consequence.

"Donations to this season’s project will allow Harold and Emma’s family to acquire basic necessities, perhaps allowing them to set aside a few dollars for much-needed home repairs." It's right after here that the quality of the article declines. To save the readers of this blog the headache, I'll paraphrase objectively:

The couple has three kids: a 20 year old daughter a 16 year old daughter and an 11 year old son. All five live in a house that looks like a construction zone because after the stroke the father couldn't finish major home improvement projects he started prior to having the stroke. Due to his condition, he can't keep a full-time job.

"Harold, who had been active with the area’s fire and ambulance companies, is able to maintain a part-time job at a gas station. “He works four hours and has to come home and sleep for three,” Emma said. “He took a job (on an assembly line) but fell asleep on his feet and that was it.” Besides coping with exhaustion, Harold also finds it takes him longer to process information and make decisions. “His clots were at the top of his brain,” Emma said. “The doctor explained that nature finds a way and the blood gets around, but it takes longer for everything to work." Harold’s challenges are not the family’s only medical issues.

Emma has severe and painful psoriasis." I'm not sure if the family or the Times Liberal are stretching it but psoriasis in some cases can lead to disability.

"Ruth [the 20 year old daughter] has fibromyalgia, her mother said." The other daughter has fibromyalgia. Their 11 year old son is also diagnosed with ADHD which I think is a crock of sh*t.

"With so many medical needs and appointments to tend to, Emma can’t take a full-time job. Disability checks and Harold’s part-time earnings don’t stretch far enough." I would never want to be in their situation. But here's where I think the article goes out of control trying to play on people's emotions:

"Ruth, who attends Luzerne County Community College, works part time, but rising gas prices guzzle any extra, they explained. Harold sat with his head down, silent and holding back tears. “It’s such a blow when you were the breadwinner and now you’re on disability,” he said at last. “Everybody thinks I have it made, because I’m home, because my cars are good. The cars are a reminder of the past, when he made a good wage at a job he loved. “If I still worked at Techneglas,” said Harold, “this house would be great.”Still, he dreams. “If I could finish the laundry room – it just needs flooring and sheetrock – I could move the washer and dryer. Then I could insulate that room,” he said, pointing past the sheet in the doorway. “If I could get in the insulation, it wouldn’t be so cold.”Harold said he’s been offered dented sheet rock at a discount, but there’s never enough extra cash for even damaged building supplies. Emma adds another dose of reality: the clothes washer and dryer are in such bad shape they might not survive the trip upstairs. The washer lid recently came off and the dryer probably should be considered a fire hazard. “It doesn’t shut off unless you open the door,” she said. Newer washer and dryer machines are just two of the family’s many pressing needs. The 22-year-old refrigerator is on borrowed time. Margie – in pain from her many medical conditions – sleeps on a futon that can’t be opened because the unfinished bedroom doesn’t have enough space. Harold can’t shovel snow any more, and his used snow blower gave out last year. Winter clothes. Oil for heat. Gas for trips to Hershey’s hospital and to school. Snow tires so Ruth can safely travel to class. The list of necessities out of reach seems endless. And yet, the family goes out of its way for others, said friend and neighbor Carol Costantino, who nominated the family for the Book of Dreams project. “They are just wonderful people,” she said. When Costantino had surgery last year, Emma cleaned her house and Harold helped out with odd jobs. “Emma slept here many times to help me,” Costantino said. “They don’t have much of their own, but they give from their hearts. She’d be thrilled to see the family receive a delivery or two of building supplies. “If someone gave them the supplies, we would round up some people to help them get put in,” she said...

With a shake of her head, Emma refused suggestions to dream for something fun. “We need so much,” she said, “I can’t afford to ask for fun.”

Maybe I'm just insensitive but I don't think you need to add all the touchy feely crap to drive the point home. Regardless this family is one I would cosnider helpign despite the poorly written article. I can find it easy to believe that they really need help. People really looking for a handout will go out of control asking for free sh*t but this family seemed modest in their needs for the most part. Here's what they're asking for:

Heating oil – $1,650
Clothes washer/dryer – $799
Refrigerator – $750
Snow tires – $360
Gas cards – $100
Winter coat – $55
Jeans – three at $20
Long-sleeved shirts – four at $15
Sweatshirts – two at $15
Nightgown – $35
Robe – $40
Boy’s sneakers – $20
Bionicles – $25
Art supplies – $25
Books – $25
Drinking glasses – $25
Utensils – $60
Board games – three at $15
Dream Total – $4,164"

Book of Handouts Article 11/24/2007

Jeremy Grad, wrote this one in Saturday's Times Liberal:

"George and Megan want to give their three children a Christmas to remember, but with winter closing in and the temperatures dropping, they’d settle for being able to provide the basics – new winter coats and shoes." OK Jeremy you got my attention but why should I give a damn?

"Before being laid off, George was employed full time by an area Internet service provider for two years. In the year since then, he’s been taking jobs through temporary employment agencies. In a good week, he gets 35 hours of work, he said." I know the job market sucks here, but it shouldn't take a year to find a full-time job. With 3 kids stop dreaming George and get anything you can full time. Once you have a steady paycheck you can start looking around for your dream job. Now I'm not sure if this guy is lazy or just plain stupid. I'm not feeling bad for him at all.

"With his limited income, George, 37, said it is “virtually impossible” to support a family." Duh! A maximum of 35 hours/week with 3 kids? Nothing steady for a year? So what are you George Lazy or stupid? I wonder if he's married and if so what does she do?

"Megan, 29, is a stay-at-home mom, raising the couple’s son and twin daughters." Admirable but stupid. Your husband's either too lazy or stupid or both to land a full time job and you're not willing to pull any weight for your family. Your oldest son is 8 and goes to school. He doesn't need you to stay home if you're broke. The article also says that you have two daughters who go to Head Start preschool. This is a free program for you thanks to my tax dollars. So what's you're f*cking excuse for not working? Are you afraid that getting a job will jeopardize your ability to work the system? WOMAN PUT THE POTATO CHIPS DOWN THAT YOU BOUGHT WITH YOUR ACCESS CARD GET YOUR FAT ASS OFF THE COUCH AND GET A F*CKING JOB. WHILE YOU'RE AT IT KICK YOUR HUSBAND'S ASS FOR ME FOR NOT BEING A REAL MAN AND SUPPORTING HIS FAMILY.

“There are times when we have to decide which bill is more important to pay so we can keep food on the table for the kids,” said George, Who doesn't at times? Welcome to the real world. But don't fret there's a solution to your problems: George come over my house so I can give you a well needed kick in the ass and I'll give your wife the classified section to today's paper. Oh and the putting food on the table comment - I don't buy it. You're probably toting around an Access card.

"as he and the family sat in their living room near a kerosene heater. The home’s heating system was broken, and they were awaiting its repair." I feel bad for your kids. Not only are they going to freeze this winter but you're setting a bad example for them by showing them it's OK to be lazy and stupid. Maybe concerned citizens should do them a favor and call Child Services.

"Megan, George and their children are among 11 families and individuals profiled in The Times Leader/Luzerne Foundation Book of Dreams holiday campaign, an annual project to help area residents with special needs. This year’s fundraising goal is $31,478. Readers can make financial contributions by using the accompanying clip-out form. If you want your donation to be directed to a specific person or family, please note that on the form. Those dreams will be fulfilled first." Don't count on it George and Megan.

“It’s a struggle, but we survive,” said Megan, who serves as the glue that keeps the family together. She bluntly stated that “my babies are my world.” Then why the hell do you put your 4 year olds in day care especially on my tax dollars? On top of that you don't work!!! What's the point in putting them in day care if you're not going to work? What soap opera is that important? The only glue in your home is the one stuck between your fat lazy ass and the couch.

"George Jr., 8, is the oldest of the couple’s children. The third-grader earns straight-A’s, despite having been diagnosed with behavioral issues while in kindergarten. " Proof that the parents are lazy and the mother doesn't care about her kids. Her Access card probably pays for potato chips and other junk foods which cause children to become overweight and/or slow brain function. Studies indicate that certain preservatives and additives in junk foods can lead to behavioral problems in children. Another cause of behavioral problems in children are the parents' lack of willingness to discipline their kids. ADHD wasn't present in children 30 or 50 years ago when daddy's belt hung on the doorway.

"He also plays fullback and outside linebacker in a youth football league. His father is a volunteer coach." You have the time and money to put your kid in football and drive him to games but not for heat. Yeah, you have your priorities straight. So, how much beer do you have at home George?

"Autumn and Kaitlyn, the twins, are 4 years old. They attend preschool through the Luzerne County Head Start program. Their mother said Head Start has been “a rock” for the girls. After the first week (at Head Start) we noticed such a change,” Megan said. “They were singing their ABC’s and counting. They developed a lot of good friendships, and it’s getting them ready for kindergarten.” Thanks to my tax dollars. So what do you do all day when the kids are at Head Start and school? Why can't you get a job with all that spare time you have?

"Ryan Hogan, the family’s caseworker at Head Start, nominated the family for The Times Leader’s annual Book of Dreams program. He knew they were having trouble keeping their heat on, getting clothing and replacing essentials. George Jr., for instance, sleeps on a bed with metal springs jutting out the sides." OK. Why is the bed in such bad shape? Is this from the kid's "behavioral" problems or because the mattress wore out two years ago when George supposedly had the money to replace it? Basically, what does this come down to: bad parenting or bad parenting?

“For their own health it’s necessary that they have food in their stomachs, warm clothes,” said Hogan, “and toys for Christmas, so they can experience all the things that other children have.” I agree. The access card pays for food. Salvation Army for clothes. Christmas taken care of although not fancy. Maybe the parents need to look at their situation stop blaming other people for their own laziness and stupidity and find full time jobs.

"The family, whose members relocated here from upstate New York, has lived in Wilkes-Barre for most of the last five years. George has a background in automobile mechanics." An he can't find a job or do side work?

"He and Megan read to their daughters every night, they said." The parents can read!! Wonderful!!! Read the f*cking classifieds!!!

"The parents’ biggest wish this holiday season, Megan said, is to have new beds and warm clothing for the children. “For starters, they’ll have a better night’s sleep,” she said. “They’ll get a good night’s rest and be ready to go to school in the morning.” Great! Go to work and get your kids what they need.

"The family has little money for toys, and recent holidays have been sparse. Autumn and Kaitlyn, who often wear second-hand clothing a few sizes too large, each want a Leapster Learning Game System – a hand-held device that plays interactive educational games. The gaming system will allow the girls to build on their skills and get ready to start elementary school." Bullsh*t!!! Preschool should be enough to prepare the kids for school. Wha other handouts do these bums want?

Bunk bed – $250 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Bunk mattress/springs – two at $210 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Queen bed – $559 Who the f*ck is this for? I thought they were thinking about the kids all this time!!!

Twin bed – $349 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Sheet sets – four at $20 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Blankets – five at $35 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Pillows – five at $20 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Children’s shoes – three pairs at $15 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Winter coats – three at $45 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Children’s shirts – six at $12 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Children’s pants – six at $15 George get a full time job and tell your wife to get to work. Then you can buy this on your own!!!

Board games – three at $15 So they can play monopoly while daddy can pretend he's looking for a job.

Leapster learning system/ games – $100 Not on you're f*cking life!!!

Dora the Explorer dolls – two at $25 Not a necessity

Dream Total – $2,470

One last thing! What about money to fix the heat? Where is this on the list?

Book of Handouts Article 11/23/2007

Here's an example of one of the few people actually worth helping in the Times Liberal Book of Handouts:

A 19 year old single mother is attending Misericordia University to pursue a medical career. Her 4 year old son has cerebral palsy. She's not asking for much except for a mobility device called a Dynamic Stander which would enable him to stand and walk.

Granted she had a kid at age 15. Another teenage pregnancy most likely resulting from stupidity. At least she owned up to the mistake was pro-life and took responsibility for her actions. Unlike many liberals she acted like an adult. Now she's attending college and trying to do something with her life. I give her credit. This is a cause I would throw a few bucks to. I don't have enough money to pay for the entire machine but am willing to go ahead and do whatever I can to help this young lady and her son out.

The only question I have is: if Dan Meuser is such a champion for disabled people and if he works so hard to help them out then why isn't he helping this family?

Times Leader's Book of Dreams

Every Christmas season I get pissed off when I see the local liberal media trying to prey on the kindness of the people of NEPA by convincing hard working individuals to contribute their hard earned dollars to bums and welfare recipients in what the Times Leader likes to call the Book of Dreams.

This f*cking section of the paper twists my stomach into knots and pumps my blood pressure through the roof. Most of the people that are chosen for the Book of Dreams are welfare bums who ask for thousands of dollars of free stuff. What I want to know is: why can't these *ssholes who live on my tax dollars get a f*cking job and buy their own sh*t?

Worse yet the libs at the Times Leader like any other liberal media outlet give a fancy name to make you think that you should care about these Access card toting bums and during the holiday season to make your heart bleed a little. This title: the Book of Dreams!!!

...makes me care.

I care so much that I think I will give some handouts to welfare bums asking for brand new bedroom sets and video game systems.

Let's call a spade a spade here: the Book of Dreams is a misnomer. Let's take this piece of worthless news call it a waste of valuable ad space and rename it: the Book of Handouts to Welfare Bums.

Look I'm not going to say that everyone who's listed is not worthy of a donation. Occasionally there is one story that actually touches my heart because the person or family asking for help is truly deserving of it. Most however aren't.

As the Times Liberal continues to publish the Book of Handouts I will continue to publish my opinion as to whether the people listed deserve to be helped or if they should be ashamed of themselves for asking for a handout.

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