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Get a Job! Sure, Give Me One.
Friday morning I got up at 4 a.m. and went to the Labor Staffing Agency to see if I could be put to work. Though I am considered "disabled" by Social Security and collect a small income every month for my previous employment contributions, my disability is not of the nature that I can not perform some manual tasks. Just as I can dress myself, clean my own home, garden my own yard, drive my own car, and handle my own money, I can also perform some basic labor. A program titled "Ticket to Work" of the Social Security Administration monitors recipients based on their age, disability, and income. Recipients over the age of 65 are allowed to collect benefits and work/earn as much as they can/like; However, recipients under the age of 65 have particular limits imposed on them. If they make more than a certain amount of money for more than 9 months, they are considered self-sufficient and capable and their benefits from SSA end. This happened to me in 2012, when it was determined that in 2011 I had earned over the set limit, therefore was not considered "disabled" anymore in 2012. I was determined "disabled" again in 2018 and my SSA benefits were re-established. Though I had worked various jobs from 2012 through 2017, my case proved that my mental illness was a hindrance to permanent sustainable employment. I accepted that determination and was grateful that the Social Security Administration exists so that I can recieve something, which in my opinion is always better than nothing.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Are we ready for national bankcruptcy?
The national debt of the United States of America is more than 35 Trillion dollars today, October 18th, 2024. That's over $106,000 for every single person in America. How many jobs do you have? How many jobs have you had? How much money have you earned in your lifetime? More than 100k?
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
What The Heck is Wrong With The Harris and Trump Campaigns?
In a political landscape that feels like a never-ending episode of "Survivor," New York Time's critic David Brooks dives into the baffling state of American politics, raising a burning question: Why are the polls as immobile as a deer caught in headlights? And why has the political arena been a 50–50 stalemate for over a decade?
By Scott Christenson🌴about a year ago in The Swamp
'Sinwar the Bogeyman' written out of Israel's Hamas script
Inspired by the creative accounts coming out about the demise of Hamas bogeyman Yahya Sinwar in southern Gaza on Wednesday evening I figured I’d give it a go too... suppose there must be a frustrated scriptwriter inside me who’s failed to find a home in Hollywood or Pinewood.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Starmer sells the UK while Israel burns patients alive in Gaza
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made no secret of his devotion to Israel, refusing to stop arms sales to Benjamin Netanyahu’s terrorist regime since Labour’s election victory in July despite the Zionist state’s year-long campaign of genocide in Gaza.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Politics is Ruining American Culture in 2024
There is an etiquette when discussing politics with people. Be civil. People view the world in a certain way and do not always just see politics as simply policies. They legitimately believe that how they vote says something about their morality. Political affiliation is nothing more than how one votes. We all see the world differently and social media and the mainstream media have waved the fans of dissention.
By DJ Robbinsabout a year ago in The Swamp
UBI: It Not Now, When?. Content Warning.
In 2024 we are stuck with last-century ideas of how to earn a living, the economy, and benefits. With people living longer in the UK the retirement age on the present trajectory will keep increasing. By these means, some of us won't make it to retirement while others may be too old and too ill to hang around long enough to enjoy the fruits of retirement. With prices on energy costs, shopping, etc, still going through the roof an urgent plan should/could be put into place now!
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk and Donald Trump: How Tech, Wealth, and Politics Are Colliding in 2024
When you hear the names Elon Musk and Donald Trump in the same sentence, your mind might instantly jump to a meme or some wild headline on your newsfeed. But this isn't just internet fodder; it's a real and increasingly complex alliance that could significantly impact the 2024 election. Strap in, because the world’s richest man isn’t just tweeting his support for Trump he’s going full "dark MAGA" with it. Yes, you read that right.
By The INFORMERabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on the United States Dollar, Global Markets, and Bitcoin
The Federal Reserve has a number of powerful instruments at its disposal, one of the most important of which is the choice to reduce interest rates. During periods of economic unpredictability, cutting interest rates can be an effective way to boost growth by lowering the costs of borrowing money for both consumers and businesses. There are, however, benefits and drawbacks associated with interest rate reductions, and the ramifications extend beyond the borders of the United States, having an effect on markets throughout the world as well as alternative assets such as Bitcoin. In this essay, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of lowering interest rates, with a particular emphasis on the ways in which this affects the economy of the United States, stock markets throughout the world, the United States dollar, and Bitcoin.
By Estalontechabout a year ago in The Swamp
Brisbane's Industrial Cleaning: We're Not Just Shiny, We're Sanitary
The Story Behind the Sparkle Picture a busy manufacturing plant in Brisbane. Machinery hums while workers bustle around, focused on their tasks. Suddenly, the operations manager receives a notification: a surprise safety inspection is scheduled for the following week. Panic sets in—years of hard work could be jeopardized by overlooked grime and clutter. This scenario is all too familiar in the industrial sector, where cleanliness is paramount not just for aesthetics but for health, safety, and compliance.
By Commercial Clean Groupabout a year ago in The Swamp
Ghana Doing What Ghana Does Best Selling Africans To The West Ghana Will Sellout Burkina Faso
Monday, 7 October 2024 By: TB Obwoge For some time the Ghana government has been working with the Lion of Africa. Which is a military force of European and Americans troops, they're currently working in Ghana, Senegal, Liberia, Morocco and Chad. I am sure there are more African countries as well, however for this purpose only the West African countries matter.
By IwriteMywrongsabout a year ago in The Swamp
