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To: Les H who wrote (223180)	10/2/2009 9:59:35 AM
From: James Hutton	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 306849

So is the American dream working hard to get ahead so you can pay taxes to support the more than 53% who don't pay taxes? Or is it kinda just hangin' out or finally giving up on finding a job so that the toiling schleps of the world can support you.

To: Les H who wrote (223180)	10/2/2009 10:31:03 AM
From: MulhollandDrive	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 306849

but the situation may not be sustainable over the long run. lol...ya think? no jobs = no income tax got VAT?

To: Les H who wrote (223180)	10/2/2009 11:25:47 AM
From: Lazarus	Respond to of 306849

I have a friend who for the last 26 years has lived on a boat anchored in the free waters between Sausalito and the Belvedere/Tiburon peninsula. He is a street performer and is paid cash. He pays no rent/no mortgage He receives food stamps and 100% medical (and I think dental too) I'm not sure but I dont think he pays ANY taxes (other than sales tax) His utility bill (gas for generator) runs him about $100.00 per month. youtube.com oh, and the 50 ft boat he lives on now was GIVEN to him after his 26 ft boat sunk. AND YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE RICH