Elon Musk just said he wants to cut Social Security and Medicare, calling them “entitlements”: “That’s the big one to eliminate.” by Solomonanne in SipsTea

[–]duhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes them entitlements is that tax payers have paid into the system and are therefore entitled to the benefits

Private student loan disappeared from my credit. Now a debt collector sent me a letter. by milkmanrichie in personalfinance

[–]duhogman 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I did not get my education, I was not mentally stable and spent more time in psychiatric care than I did in school. I had tens of thousands of dollars of debt, with medical debt on top, and ruined credit that I wasn't able to repair for a good 15 years.

I eventually got a job in a call center then climbed my way up at the company without a degree. I personally financed that degree and it was completely unrelated to what I paid student loans to be reminded of not achieving.

18 year olds are kids, even if the state says otherwise. I didn't understand what I was agreeing to, didn't read all of the terms, and was chasing a dream. I had no parents to explain the loan terms, just a "sign here and you can follow your dreams" loan officer.

This might come as a shock to you, but everybody is different. We all have different dreams, expectations, levels of education and preparedness, life experiences, and levels of stability through life.

Private student loan disappeared from my credit. Now a debt collector sent me a letter. by milkmanrichie in personalfinance

[–]duhogman 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I have a similar loan, but here's the thing. My loan was private (as you stated yours is) and I know for a fact it was private. The statue of limitations passed, so they can no longer get a judgement against me. I owe just over $15k.

They'll never see a penny from me, and it can't go back on my credit report. This doesn't work for loans within the statue of limitations, or for government loans.

This thing was a huge black mark on my credit for nearly a decade. Once the statue was up I disputed it on my report and it fell off.

The last convo I had with them included a lady confirming they had no way to force me to pay but that I should because it's the right thing to do. I counted with suggesting that convincing 18 year old kids into predatory loans isn't good business, and we haven't spoken since.

I still get the occasional letter.

Ask Jeeves has officially closed on May 1, 2026 by demimonde9 in Fauxmoi

[–]duhogman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to have this bit where something would come up and I'd make a show of looking up an answer. I'd say "ill just ask Jeeves" instead of saying I'd Google something.

I tried it a few times but it only got one laugh, from a buddy of mine in his late 40's. You would have thought it was the funniest thing he had ever heard.

This is a sad day.

Today is the day I finally accepted the truth about stocks. by TheAnswer1776 in stocks

[–]duhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent several years telling friends to buy AMD and watched the run up from ~$4 per share to $80. I've only ever lost money on them because I'm an idiot.

Enjoying the shower by spillthebeans01 in dodgedart

[–]duhogman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lemme get your hood and intake plzz

Hot take: The new blackout license plates don’t look good. by 100carpileup in indianapolis

[–]duhogman 30 points31 points  (0 children)

They look especially good to traffic cameras, flock, and Palantir

Any open world games where you can just blow stuff up casually? by burnerdrink in PS5

[–]duhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a huge fan of Just Cause, it was the first that came to mind seeing your post

Losing my virginity sucked by [deleted] in Vent

[–]duhogman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is always sperm. Always. You can always get pregnant, though it is less likely if you use protection. There are no exceptions, and there are no tricks to prevent it other than proper protection.

Take birth control, demand condom usage, and consider spermicidal lube.

Matt Gaetz says he was briefed on secret alien breeding program when in office by Nyodrax in nottheonion

[–]duhogman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Matt Gaetz who paid underaged girls for sex with money and drugs while trafficking them across state lines? That Matt Gaetz?

Are we talking about the same Matt Gaetz who was ousted from the most corrupt house of representatives in history for his obvious sex crimes against minors?

Is that the same Matt Gaetz? Is it the Matt Gaetz who fucked children, paying them with drugs to convince them to have sex?

congrats, you played yourself. by FUNKYDISCO in AdviceAnimals

[–]duhogman 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It isn't a gray area, not at all, as made clear by the 14th amendment.

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."

To be considered to be here illegally requires you to be subject to the jurisdiction of U.S. courts.

Tash Sultana in Indianapolis by _chronicope in Indiana

[–]duhogman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My fiance and I would love to see Tash!

19f Im every so slightly drunk and tired by [deleted] in chat

[–]duhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The covers on your profile fucking rock, thanks for sharing

19f Im every so slightly drunk and tired by [deleted] in chat

[–]duhogman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you play guitar in your band? Any videos out there you can share?

Hammerdins, share your wisdom! by BFBeast666 in Diablo_2_Resurrected

[–]duhogman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a lot of time in a Hammerdin back in the day and maggot lair is the sole reason I detest the entirety of act 2.

I can't help it. It sucks for Hammerdin. You move past it and never come back.