Re: Prepare to freeze to death this winter

Janet Baraclough wrote:

The message <c7lnj1pe2573jjo0kvobisk74re7mr7...@xxxxxxx>
from povertystric...@xxxxxxxxxxx contains these words:

> I
> > have also obtained a box of handi-wipes because I know that I will be
> > without a bath or shower all winter, so at least I can wipe my face
> > once and awhile.

> No wonder you're poor if you waste money on such pointless
> extravagances as handi-wipes. Being poor is no excuse for being dirty.
> Don't they have rain, snow and rags where you live? That's a free
> all-over wash.

Janet! You have to be careful. You are starting to sound like you
believe in personal responsibility!

Actually, all the troll rhetoric aside, this is going to be a terrible
winter for poor people. I normally contribute $500 a year to a local
home heat charity. This year I am doubling that

> > My big purchase will be a
> > large quantity of candles for light. Without electricity, and with
> > all the windows boarded up to retain body heat, there will be a big
> > need for a source of light.

> Why? You won't be doing much except crying with self pity and
> wanking, so darkness will be fine.

I'm not sure candles are any cheaper than an electric light bulb, but
you are right. When it gets dark, go to bed.

> > My other duty will be to fill my car with
> > sealed and boxed foods such as crackers.

> Those are expensively processed and have very poor nutritional
> value.It would be cheaper and better for you, to eat tinned baked beans,
> raw carrots and onions and black treacle.

My question is, if he's so damned poor, why does he have a car? It's
possible to be poor with style, and eat well on very little money, but
it takes energy, determination and intelligence. None of those
qualities are in evidence in his post.

Tinned vegetables are selling 3 cans for $1 at outlet stores right now,
as they clear out the warehouses to make room for the new crop.

.

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