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    Why are there homeless people?

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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 8:06 PM ET #1

     They dont want to pay rent? 

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    To remove first post, remove entire topic.

     They dont want to pay rent? 

     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 8:09 PM ET #2

    It's because does like you exist....do everyone a favor and save the oxygen for those that could really do something with it...

    COVERS allows u to tell someone they are sexually frustrated so long as ur hands are clean
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    It's because does like you exist....do everyone a favor and save the oxygen for those that could really do something with it...

     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 8:33 PM ET #3

    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

     They dont want to pay rent? 

    No cousins to live with?
    You sir are also a humanitarian as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

     They dont want to pay rent? 

    No cousins to live with?
     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 8:54 PM ET #4

    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

     They dont want to pay rent? 


    Pretty good observation. So much gets spent on drugs, theres not enough left for a "stupid" rent payment.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

     They dont want to pay rent? 


    Pretty good observation. So much gets spent on drugs, theres not enough left for a "stupid" rent payment.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 8:56 PM ET #5

    I'm sure there are some hard luck stories and I'm sure there are lifestyle choices.
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    I'm sure there are some hard luck stories and I'm sure there are lifestyle choices.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 9:09 PM ET #6

    Drug addiction, Alcoholism, Mental Illnesses, extreme abuse from parents, parents that are mentally retarded having a kid ........

    There are hundreds of reasons.

    Nobody in America should have to sleep in the cold. imho.

    A warm place to sleep and a hot meal should be available to every American and human in general for that matter.

    The world should be judged on how the bottom 1% live. 

    The bad thing is these are the most annoying people. A drunk .. A junky ... A mentaly ill person ... A person that was abused and abused .... etc. 

    Complicated problem. Its sad that kids are involved.  

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    Drug addiction, Alcoholism, Mental Illnesses, extreme abuse from parents, parents that are mentally retarded having a kid ........

    There are hundreds of reasons.

    Nobody in America should have to sleep in the cold. imho.

    A warm place to sleep and a hot meal should be available to every American and human in general for that matter.

    The world should be judged on how the bottom 1% live. 

    The bad thing is these are the most annoying people. A drunk .. A junky ... A mentaly ill person ... A person that was abused and abused .... etc. 

    Complicated problem. Its sad that kids are involved.  

     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 9:17 PM ET #7

    Are all homeless people druggies,drunks and mental?
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    Are all homeless people druggies,drunks and mental?
     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 9:20 PM ET #8

    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

    Are all homeless people druggies,drunks and mental?

    A good %. That's for sure.

    You fuck your cousin yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

    Are all homeless people druggies,drunks and mental?

    A good %. That's for sure.

    You fuck your cousin yet?

     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 9:42 PM ET #9

    In North America, the homeless are mostly single men in their 30's.  Other causes of homelessness include unemployment, war, natural diaster, domestic violence, relationship breakup, forced eviction and foreclosure.  But the top reasons are POVERTY and LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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    In North America, the homeless are mostly single men in their 30's.  Other causes of homelessness include unemployment, war, natural diaster, domestic violence, relationship breakup, forced eviction and foreclosure.  But the top reasons are POVERTY and LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 9:44 PM ET #10

    op grow up you dumb fuck

     
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    op grow up you dumb fuck

     
     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 10:06 PM ET #11

    I think it is because this country has a Republican Party .
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    I think it is because this country has a Republican Party .
     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 10:17 PM ET #12

    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

    Drug addiction, Alcoholism, Mental Illnesses, extreme abuse from parents, parents that are mentally retarded having a kid ........

    There are hundreds of reasons.

    Nobody in America should have to sleep in the cold. imho.

    A warm place to sleep and a hot meal should be available to every American and human in general for that matter.

    The world should be judged on how the bottom 1% live. 

    The bad thing is these are the most annoying people. A drunk .. A junky ... A mentaly ill person ... A person that was abused and abused .... etc. 

    Complicated problem. Its sad that kids are involved.  

    Nails on money detox.

    Some of you selfish assholes read this post 4x and don't forget it. Maybe someday you'll have some compassion for human beings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

    Drug addiction, Alcoholism, Mental Illnesses, extreme abuse from parents, parents that are mentally retarded having a kid ........

    There are hundreds of reasons.

    Nobody in America should have to sleep in the cold. imho.

    A warm place to sleep and a hot meal should be available to every American and human in general for that matter.

    The world should be judged on how the bottom 1% live. 

    The bad thing is these are the most annoying people. A drunk .. A junky ... A mentaly ill person ... A person that was abused and abused .... etc. 

    Complicated problem. Its sad that kids are involved.  

    Nails on money detox.

    Some of you selfish assholes read this post 4x and don't forget it. Maybe someday you'll have some compassion for human beings.

     
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 10:24 PM ET #13

    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

    A good %. That's for sure.

    You fuck your cousin yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by I_Need_A_Detox:

    A good %. That's for sure.

    You fuck your cousin yet?

     
    CountNo_Account
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    Posted: Nov. 1, 2011 - 10:33 PM ET #14

    Quote Originally Posted by Kelly_Slater:

    op grow up you dumb fuck

     


    Let's hope he doesn't. Let's hope he dies an early death...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kelly_Slater:

    op grow up you dumb fuck

     


    Let's hope he doesn't. Let's hope he dies an early death...
     
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 3:43 AM ET #15

    A recent article on CNN.com draws attention to the homelessness problem among our veterans. The number of veterans who are homeless is shocking. According to the article, there may be 200,000 veterans who are homeless. Of these, most served in the Vietnam War. However, around 2,000 of them are Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans.


    The primary cause of homelessness among veterans is PTSD.
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    A recent article on CNN.com draws attention to the homelessness problem among our veterans. The number of veterans who are homeless is shocking. According to the article, there may be 200,000 veterans who are homeless. Of these, most served in the Vietnam War. However, around 2,000 of them are Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans.


    The primary cause of homelessness among veterans is PTSD.
     
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 3:49 AM ET #16

    there are plenty of empty homes

     

    America has more homes than it knows what to do with, and that state of affairs is not going to change for years.

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    there are plenty of empty homes

     

    America has more homes than it knows what to do with, and that state of affairs is not going to change for years.

     
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 3:53 AM ET #17

    not only homeless, but a great number living now in motels


     

    In recession-gripped America, society's most vulnerable find themselves living in long-stay motels

     



    It's some of the cheapest accommodation you'll find anywhere in the US, aside from a cardboard box.

     

     

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    not only homeless, but a great number living now in motels


     

    In recession-gripped America, society's most vulnerable find themselves living in long-stay motels

     



    It's some of the cheapest accommodation you'll find anywhere in the US, aside from a cardboard box.

     

     

     
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    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.

     

    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.




    Juan 'Johhny' Robles has spent most of life in and out of prison.His room reflects prison regime cleaniliness everything in its place.





    The unlovely realities of life at the $150-a-week Wilmington, which is situated a stone's throw from the industrial fug of Long Beach port, and a half-hour's drive from the mansions of Beverly Hills and the Hollywood sign. They show peeling paint, filthy curtains, and nicotine-stained walls – not to mention the battle-scarred men and women who have ended up inhabiting the building's 30-odd rooms.




    Every long-stay hotel revolves around rules. Residents must forego drugs (though alcohol is allowed). They must pay their rent on time, and agree not to hog the shared bathrooms. Every 28 days, so as not to breech hotel licensing rules, they must clear everything out of their rooms, and check in all over again. There is no room service and chambermaids are non-existent: guests make their own beds and wash their own sheets.



    Every resident has a story. Mike, known as 'Jesus of Wilmington', was working as a roofer, but lost his job in the 2008 recession. He is currently doing casual jobs in Long Beach port, hoping to save enough to buy a truck and get his career back on track.



    Here's a place, a short drive from the Hollywood Hills, where you have people eating spaghetti four nights a week because it's all they can afford

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    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.

     

    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.




    Juan 'Johhny' Robles has spent most of life in and out of prison.His room reflects prison regime cleaniliness everything in its place.





    The unlovely realities of life at the $150-a-week Wilmington, which is situated a stone's throw from the industrial fug of Long Beach port, and a half-hour's drive from the mansions of Beverly Hills and the Hollywood sign. They show peeling paint, filthy curtains, and nicotine-stained walls – not to mention the battle-scarred men and women who have ended up inhabiting the building's 30-odd rooms.




    Every long-stay hotel revolves around rules. Residents must forego drugs (though alcohol is allowed). They must pay their rent on time, and agree not to hog the shared bathrooms. Every 28 days, so as not to breech hotel licensing rules, they must clear everything out of their rooms, and check in all over again. There is no room service and chambermaids are non-existent: guests make their own beds and wash their own sheets.



    Every resident has a story. Mike, known as 'Jesus of Wilmington', was working as a roofer, but lost his job in the 2008 recession. He is currently doing casual jobs in Long Beach port, hoping to save enough to buy a truck and get his career back on track.



    Here's a place, a short drive from the Hollywood Hills, where you have people eating spaghetti four nights a week because it's all they can afford

     
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 5:09 AM ET #19

    Quote Originally Posted by BMA:

    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.

     

    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.




    Juan 'Johhny' Robles has spent most of life in and out of prison.His room reflects prison regime cleaniliness everything in its place.





    The unlovely realities of life at the $150-a-week Wilmington, which is situated a stone's throw from the industrial fug of Long Beach port, and a half-hour's drive from the mansions of Beverly Hills and the Hollywood sign. They show peeling paint, filthy curtains, and nicotine-stained walls – not to mention the battle-scarred men and women who have ended up inhabiting the building's 30-odd rooms.




    Every long-stay hotel revolves around rules. Residents must forego drugs (though alcohol is allowed). They must pay their rent on time, and agree not to hog the shared bathrooms. Every 28 days, so as not to breech hotel licensing rules, they must clear everything out of their rooms, and check in all over again. There is no room service and chambermaids are non-existent: guests make their own beds and wash their own sheets.



    Every resident has a story. Mike, known as 'Jesus of Wilmington', was working as a roofer, but lost his job in the 2008 recession. He is currently doing casual jobs in Long Beach port, hoping to save enough to buy a truck and get his career back on track.



    Here's a place, a short drive from the Hollywood Hills, where you have people eating spaghetti four nights a week because it's all they can afford

     

    I cannot believe we tolerate this. Make your own bed? No maid? WTF!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMA:

    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.

     

    Long-stay hotels can be found in almost every major American city. They offer none of the privacy of trailer parks, and even less of the permanency. Guests make do with postage stamp-sized rooms, paper-thin walls, and nylon sheets.




    Juan 'Johhny' Robles has spent most of life in and out of prison.His room reflects prison regime cleaniliness everything in its place.





    The unlovely realities of life at the $150-a-week Wilmington, which is situated a stone's throw from the industrial fug of Long Beach port, and a half-hour's drive from the mansions of Beverly Hills and the Hollywood sign. They show peeling paint, filthy curtains, and nicotine-stained walls – not to mention the battle-scarred men and women who have ended up inhabiting the building's 30-odd rooms.




    Every long-stay hotel revolves around rules. Residents must forego drugs (though alcohol is allowed). They must pay their rent on time, and agree not to hog the shared bathrooms. Every 28 days, so as not to breech hotel licensing rules, they must clear everything out of their rooms, and check in all over again. There is no room service and chambermaids are non-existent: guests make their own beds and wash their own sheets.



    Every resident has a story. Mike, known as 'Jesus of Wilmington', was working as a roofer, but lost his job in the 2008 recession. He is currently doing casual jobs in Long Beach port, hoping to save enough to buy a truck and get his career back on track.



    Here's a place, a short drive from the Hollywood Hills, where you have people eating spaghetti four nights a week because it's all they can afford

     

    I cannot believe we tolerate this. Make your own bed? No maid? WTF!!

     
    Skipbone
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 6:11 AM ET #20

    People shouldn't have to be making their own beds in America.
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    People shouldn't have to be making their own beds in America.
     
    machino
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 8:22 AM ET #21

    its so sad people are homeless and only god knows why.

    all we can do a good human beings is give to charity. if you see that homeless person be generous and give hime that £/$1

    :)
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    its so sad people are homeless and only god knows why.

    all we can do a good human beings is give to charity. if you see that homeless person be generous and give hime that £/$1

    :)
     
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 8:54 AM ET #22

    Quote Originally Posted by tikitom:

     

    I cannot believe we tolerate this. Make your own bed? No maid? WTF!!

     

    you should have read the article and not hightlighted a sentence out of context. The person is describing the state of these motels and if you read the paragraph above you would have seen the shocking living conditions. Discribing the lack of maids is for people like you , so the impression is not gained that these people are living in standard motels'. These people are living in dire conditions and mockery has no place. period.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tikitom:

     

    I cannot believe we tolerate this. Make your own bed? No maid? WTF!!

     

    you should have read the article and not hightlighted a sentence out of context. The person is describing the state of these motels and if you read the paragraph above you would have seen the shocking living conditions. Discribing the lack of maids is for people like you , so the impression is not gained that these people are living in standard motels'. These people are living in dire conditions and mockery has no place. period.

     
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 9:12 AM ET #23

    Quote Originally Posted by CountNo_Account:



    Let's hope he doesn't. Let's hope he dies an early death...
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    Quote Originally Posted by CountNo_Account:



    Let's hope he doesn't. Let's hope he dies an early death...
     
    mattbrot
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 12:36 PM ET #24

    Quote Originally Posted by tikitom:

     

    I cannot believe we tolerate this. Make your own bed? No maid? WTF!!



    This is what you decided to focus on in this story?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tikitom:

     

    I cannot believe we tolerate this. Make your own bed? No maid? WTF!!



    This is what you decided to focus on in this story?
     
     
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    Posted: Nov. 2, 2011 - 7:27 PM ET #25

    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

     They dont want to pay rent? 

    A person who has problems of his own shouldn't worry about others but first concentrate on fixing his own personal problem, I mean a few days back you made a post saying that you are going to try to have sexual relations with your first cousins coming over for thanksgiving.

    Too bad I can't notify your cousins before thanksgiving and warn them not to go to your home for thanksgiving because they got a sick, perverted low-life cousin there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lonelycoyote:

     They dont want to pay rent? 

    A person who has problems of his own shouldn't worry about others but first concentrate on fixing his own personal problem, I mean a few days back you made a post saying that you are going to try to have sexual relations with your first cousins coming over for thanksgiving.

    Too bad I can't notify your cousins before thanksgiving and warn them not to go to your home for thanksgiving because they got a sick, perverted low-life cousin there.

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