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Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 09:51 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Our view on public pensions: Lavish benefits hurt...

Our view on public pensions: Lavish benefits hurt states - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2011-01-18-editorial18_ST_N.htm)

The Pew Center on the States estimates...

Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 09:21 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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[QUOTE=The Dad Fisherman;828892]Those that are...

[QUOTE=The Dad Fisherman;828892]Those that are grandfathered in recieve a pension, Government employees hired after 1984 are enrolled in FERS, which is comparable to a 401k (not exactly, but...

Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 09:08 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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total compensation really needs to be considered,...

total compensation really needs to be considered, the numbers for RI state employees was released a while back showing "total compensation" and it was mind numbing( I used to think of this everytime...

Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 07:53 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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I really wonder what some believe is going to...

I really wonder what some believe is going to happen, boatloads of money will suddenly appear to make things all better??? the feds have been subsidizing the states have been subsidizing the towns...

Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 06:38 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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my credability? how is it possible that...

my credability?

how is it possible that employees making far more than their counterparts in the private sector, recieving much more generous benefits and guarantees(or do you have an article that...

Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 05:01 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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but if you want to talk about federal...

but if you want to talk about federal workers...maybe we should just change the name from "public servants" to 'highly paid/compensated government professionals"
....similar situation...maybe the...

Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 04:49 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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predictable:uhuh:

predictable:uhuh:

Forum: Political Threads

01-19-2011, 04:48 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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really?, what does any of what you wrote have to...

really?, what does any of what you wrote have to do with teachers and police and the burden of unfunded pension obligations?

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 05:39 PM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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in your little story about joebob you didn't...

in your little story about joebob you didn't provide many specifics about his particular situation and you didn't seem to think twice about kicking the crap out of him and calling him a hypocrit...

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 03:03 PM

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that was really good! :rotf2: "I'm 4 years...

that was really good! :rotf2:

"I'm 4 years old and even I can understand that" heh...heh

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 02:08 PM

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that was good! :rotf2:

that was good! :rotf2:

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 01:51 PM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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union benefits were "purchased" through and as...

union benefits were "purchased" through and as political graft....the union members represent an organized, easily mobilized voting block and politicians have paid for that support at election time...

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 01:44 PM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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26...we've redefined "childhood" to age 26 now...

26...we've redefined "childhood" to age 26 now and 27 in Indiana I think....

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 01:38 PM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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speaking Chinese :uhuh: Rosetta Stone anyone?

speaking Chinese :uhuh: Rosetta Stone anyone?

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 01:35 PM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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right, I can see how funding a study on...

right, I can see how funding a study on "stressed-out teens" can be construed as "wealth creation" :rotf2:

from the NSF website
Stressed Out: Teens and Adults Respond Differently

UCLA...

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 12:10 PM

Replies: 141

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States Warned of $2 Trillion Pensions Shortfall ...

States Warned of $2 Trillion Pensions Shortfall
Published: Tuesday, 18 Jan 2011 | 4:51 AM ET Text Size By: Nicole Bullock, Financial Times
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US public pensions face a...

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 11:20 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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that would be a great argument the next time they...

that would be a great argument the next time they want to extend unemployment and borrow even more money to do so :uhuh:

maybe joe bob recognizes that he is working much harder to fund a...

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 09:35 AM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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that would be a great argument the next time they...

that would be a great argument the next time they want to extend unemployment and borrow even more money to do so :uhuh:

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 09:01 AM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Posted By scottw

I think I get it...a teacher....I'm sorry...a...

I think I get it...a teacher....I'm sorry...a "highly paid professional educator(gym teacher:))" working 186 days a year(how many days do you actually work when you use up all of your sick and...

Forum: Political Threads

01-18-2011, 06:12 AM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Posted By scottw

JANUARY 15, 2011 Detroit and Decay The...

JANUARY 15, 2011

Detroit and Decay

The city may abandon half its schools to pay union benefits
Detroit was once America's fourth largest city, though today large sections of its inner core...

Forum: Political Threads

01-15-2011, 01:46 PM

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Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Posted By scottw

186 days

186 days

Forum: Political Threads

01-15-2011, 12:42 PM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Posted By scottw

do you ever look at the gym teacher or home ec....

do you ever look at the gym teacher or home ec. teacher with 11 years under his/her belt pulling down the same salary and benefits as you and just shake your head?

I think that one of the biggest...

Forum: Political Threads

01-15-2011, 12:27 PM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Posted By scottw

Quote: Originally Posted by zimmy Jim, I...

Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmy
Jim,
I am a science teacher in CT. I would never in a million years complain about my salary or benefits, but they are certainly not why I teach. I love...

Forum: Political Threads

01-15-2011, 11:55 AM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Posted By scottw

why is the income of others, the value of other's...

why is the income of others, the value of other's homes, how much others make in the private sector working ALL year doing a completely different job.. at all relevant to what Jim might think you...

Forum: Political Threads

01-15-2011, 10:52 AM

Replies: 141

Why can't teachers/cops live with 401(k)'s instead of pensions?

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Posted By scottw

I wonder what flavor catfood they'll choose when...

I wonder what flavor catfood they'll choose when the Ponzi scheme collapses?

U.S. Bills States $1.3 Billion in Interest Amid Tight Budgets

MICHAEL COOPER and MARY WILLIAMS WALSH

As if...

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