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Mr.Bee

(441 posts)
19. My Intention was not
Sat Jan 4, 2025, 04:58 PM
Saturday

Last edited Sun Jan 5, 2025, 10:05 AM - Edit history (1)

to site those already in hardship. I've lived my whole life paycheck to paycheck.
But Really;
When you are in line at the cashier, do you really need that magazine? That candy bar? Those mints?
Do you really need that bottled water? The perception that bottled water is purer and safer than tap water is largely a misconception.
Do you really need to eat lunch out? Make a PB&J and bag it and sit in your car and enjoy the radio or read a book.
Do you really need that expensive latte? Get up a little earlier and make your own coffee and save yourself some bucks.
Why give your money to the worst people working against you and your needs?
Think! And then consider, that's all.

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It was on stark display with Rep Jeffries speech yesterday bucolic_frolic Saturday #1
That's going to be difficult for someone like me meow2u3 Saturday #2
We can all only do our best... Think. Again. Saturday #7
Limiting buying to companies investing in equality/democracy? delisen Saturday #3
Yes. Tweedy Saturday #20
Thanks for responding. I will go ahead with Costco. delisen Saturday #21
So make my life unpleasant, that'll show them!? EX500rider Saturday #4
I find my life is much MORE pleasant... Think. Again. Saturday #8
Yes same here EX500rider Saturday #10
I guess we all have our priorities! Think. Again. Saturday #15
Just not a fan of pointless futile gestures EX500rider Saturday #18
Better yet, try and spend money on places that have blue/liberal owners and values. Elessar Zappa Saturday #5
I've only been buying necessities since Covid started Ritabert Saturday #6
Yep, I'm gearing down all my spending and constantly on the look out for ... Think. Again. Saturday #9
I have to decided to splurge early in February on a new car johnsonss Saturday #11
Buy a few thousand of these instead. They're a better investment. mahatmakanejeeves Saturday #13
Both Elon Musk products KS Toronado Saturday #14
Lazy troll is lazy - That won't even get you a slice. JoseBalow Saturday #25
When does the 2025 come out? Polybius Sunday #28
What are the workers who lose their jobs supposed to do? mahatmakanejeeves Saturday #12
Work for better employers? Think. Again. Saturday #17
I don't think so. BannonsLiver Saturday #16
My Intention was not Mr.Bee Saturday #19
I would say be more selective in what and where you buy. subterranean Saturday #22
At my income level that is all I can afford. Jacson6 Saturday #23
Why would I do that? ForgedCrank Saturday #24
I'm planning to start a victory garden to cut food costs, and increase my family's food security. D23MIURG23 Saturday #26
I'm trying to make changes Unwind Your Mind Sunday #27
One person's necessity is another person's luxury. Who gets to decide which is which? elocs Sunday #29
Dear Billionaires, if you don't pay taxes for these programs, then you have to pay your workers Yavin4 Sunday #30
100% I stole your post Blue Full Moon Sunday #31
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