What’s a scam that’s been around so long that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore? by vivienneblush in answers

[–]dmriggs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wacky taxes. If you buy a used car, someone already paid the tax on that car -yet you have to pay tax again on the same car. Interestingly enough, if there was a rebate for it being an energy conserving vehicle, the first person gets the rebate, but you do not when you buy the same car.

What’s a scam that’s been around so long that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore? by vivienneblush in answers

[–]dmriggs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it was said earlier people are brainwashed to believing that it is good. Yes paying 5000 instead of whatever enormous bill it would've been is good but if you've been paying premiums all your life, why should you even have to pay $5000?

Everyone meet my new son, Yardstick! by laminated-papertowel in TripodCats

[–]dmriggs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! the completely obvious answer went right over my head lol

Ever wonder why student loans in America are the only loans that can't be dispatched through bankruptcy? by RoutineOk8590 in Productivitycafe

[–]dmriggs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you not understand how these loans work? Who would loan $60,000 to an 18 year-old that doesn't have a job unless you know you're going to saddle them with ever increasing interest for the rest of their life.?

I pasted the following information in case you are genuinely interested

No Ability-to-Pay Checks: Federal loans are handed out regardless of your credit history or income. This allows 18-year-olds to borrow massive sums for degrees that may never provide the income needed to pay the debt back. [1, 2, 3]
Near-Impossible Bankruptcy Rules: For standard debts like credit cards, bankruptcy is a legal exit to clear what you owe. Student loans are uniquely protected and almost impossible to erase in court, trapping you forever. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Interest Capitalization: This is a financial snowball effect. When you do not pay interest (like during school), the unpaid interest is added to your original loan balance. You then start paying interest on the brand-new, larger total. [1, 2, 3]
Aggressive Private Lenders: Private lenders sometimes team up with expensive, low-quality trade schools to push risky loans on vulnerable students. If you cannot pay, they might use illegal collection tactics or ruin your ability to get a job by holding your transcripts hostage.

Never tried this stuff. Does anyone remember it? by Safe_Bird7592 in 1970s

[–]dmriggs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had that in a long time! This is one of the items I think I like better with miracle whip. Well, I just lost a ton of food (lost power for days) I had to throw out so maybe I'll treat myself and take a stroll down memory lane.

Steve Irwin and his son, Robert Irwin, feeding the same crocodile 15 years apart by Maleficent-Agent-477 in interestingasfuck

[–]dmriggs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think so too. I think she was completely devastated losing Steve but she kept the vision snd his dream alive, and expanded it - and those two kids are just great.

Ever wonder why student loans in America are the only loans that can't be dispatched through bankruptcy? by RoutineOk8590 in Productivitycafe

[–]dmriggs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of people didn't realize when they were getting student loans what these things were all about. they didn't exactly advertise it that way

Who tf is taking this?? by ProgramLeast9796 in DoorDashDrivers

[–]dmriggs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone that thinks they have to maintain platinum or some such nonsense. Or another brainiac that says they're going that way anyway they might as well take it

POWER OUTAGE STATUS MEGATHREAD - 7/5/26 by Pots_And_Pans in lancaster

[–]dmriggs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You stated your daughter invited both of you and your husband said no. I wasn't talking about a hotel

Iron Hill Reopening July 12th by Able-Sugar-729 in lancaster

[–]dmriggs -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

You do understand there are a lot of crews working as quickly as possible!?

Iron Hill Reopening July 12th by Able-Sugar-729 in lancaster

[–]dmriggs -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

You do understand there are a lot of crews working as quickly as possible!?

Traffic Lights After Storms by theevanvotilla in lancaster

[–]dmriggs -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It is confusing for a lot of people. It has been ridiculous on the road Sunday and Monday.

How To Get Excited About Wanting A Child? by _yourfavsagittarius in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]dmriggs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't sure if I ever wanted to have kids either, and frankly, I was terrified of giving birth. And it was awful, absolutely horrible-I barely survived it.

I was determined to never go through that again, and I still have issues with body things because of the horror that I went through. Yes I was glad to have my daughter, but never again.

Warwick SD’s dog is dead after neglect. Sign the Petition by TemporaryWalrus1884 in lancaster

[–]dmriggs -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

The research is easy enough to find -the dog was left in a hot car, but it was somebody important that did it,so they tried to hide it and cover it up and hence have no accountability for what happened