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Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?



You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things... What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and you had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and had a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.

I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.

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On Apr 10, 12:51*am, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
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Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things... What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and you had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and had a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.

I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.

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On Apr 10, 3:52*am, TopBassDog wrote:
On Apr 10, 12:51*am, "nom=de=plume" wrote:

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Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things... What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and you had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and had a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.


I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.


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So you like to blab, D'Plume. Now what is "middle class?"
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On Apr 10, 3:52 am, TopBassDog wrote:
On Apr 10, 12:51 am, "nom=de=plume" wrote:

wrote in message


news


Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things...
What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and you
had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think
it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and had
a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only
make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are
retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.


I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or
even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've
known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps
upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting
a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.


--
Nom=de=Plume


So you like to blab, D'Plume. Now what is "middle class?"



Be quiet. The adults are speaking.
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On Apr 10, 12:29*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
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On Apr 10, 3:52 am, TopBassDog wrote:



On Apr 10, 12:51 am, "nom=de=plume" wrote:


wrote in message


news


Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things...
What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and you
had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think
it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and had
a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only
make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are
retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.


I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or
even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've
known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps
upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting
a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.


--
Nom=de=Plume

So you like to blab, D'Plume. Now what is "middle class?"


Be quiet. The adults are speaking.
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Well, quit blabbing and listen!


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TopBassDog wrote:
On Apr 10, 3:52 am, wrote:

On Apr 10, 12:51 am, wrote:


wrote in message


news


Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things... What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and you had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and had a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.


I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.


--
Nom=de=Plume

So you like to blab, D'Plume. Now what is "middle class?"

That was a signature "I have no idea and nothing to add but I'm
compelled to post" post.
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On Apr 10, 8:37*pm, Larry wrote:
TopBassDog wrote:
On Apr 10, 3:52 am, *wrote:


On Apr 10, 12:51 am, *wrote:


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news


Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things... What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and you had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and had a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.


I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.


--
Nom=de=Plume


So you like to blab, D'Plume. Now what is "middle class?"


That was a signature "I have no idea and nothing to add but I'm
compelled to post" post."


Yes, and truly I've noticed.
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TopBassDog wrote:
On Apr 10, 3:52 am, wrote:

On Apr 10, 12:51 am, wrote:


wrote in message


news

Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things...
What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and
you had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think
it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and
had a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only
make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are
retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.


I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or
even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've
known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps
upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting
a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.


--
Nom=de=Plume

So you like to blab, D'Plume. Now what is "middle class?"

That was a signature "I have no idea and nothing to add but I'm compelled
to post" post.



Unlike yours. You just can't help yourself can you. No, I'm not talking
about your personal situation.

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On Apr 11, 1:52*pm, "nom=de=plume" wrote:
"Larry" wrote in message

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TopBassDog wrote:
On Apr 10, 3:52 am, *wrote:


On Apr 10, 12:51 am, *wrote:


*wrote in message


news


Is that $125k plus as some here say or is it less?


You're up late! I'd say it could be. It depends on so many things...
What if
you made that much but had 12 kids? what if your spouse was sick and
you had
to give up all of your discretionary spending to pay the bills? I think
it's
not just about some dollar figure. If you lived in Beverly Hills and
had a
family, you would be considered poor. On the other hand, if you only
make
$30K/year, but live in a beautiful spot, grow or trade for food, are
retired
perhaps, you might not consider yourself poor.


I think the equation changes dramatically when you make over $250K or
even
over $200K, but I don't think there's really a line in the sand. I've
known
really well-off people who considered themselves middle class (perhaps
upper
middle). I have some tenants who make under $50/year and have two
developmentally challenged kids who definitely consider themselves
middle-class. They have trouble with bills, even though they're getting
a
subsidy. Very nice, warm, caring people though.


--
Nom=de=Plume


So you like to blab, D'Plume. Now what is "middle class?"


That was a signature "I have no idea and nothing to add but I'm compelled
to post" post.


Unlike yours. You just can't help yourself can you. No, I'm not talking
about your personal situation.

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Are you afraid that Larry's personal situation is more exciting than
yours?

Is you're life so boring to you, that you must look and pry into
others, D'Plume?
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