Beer for the homeless - Page 2

Animal · 07-02-2003, 09:33 PM

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Originally posted by Epona:
So if you're poor and down on your luck, you don't deserve a little enjoyment every now and again?

I've been unemployed for 6 months - I have no income. When my friends visit me, they bring me wine, beer, chocolate or cigarettes - not a bagful of cabbage. And I'm bloody grateful for that! I don't get those things otherwise, I certainly can't buy them for myself! Sometimes having a beer or a bar of chocolate provided by a mate can make the day worth living, when previously it seemed bleak.

Although, there is a lot of fun things to do with a bagful of cabbage.

Talthyr Malkaviel · 07-02-2003, 09:42 PM

I'm not that surprised that such a cause exists. I am surprised, however, that Lord of Alcohol and Johnny haven't been pretending to be homeless in this thread.

Sythe · 07-03-2003, 03:03 AM

I am sure so people who love beer would pretend to be homeless. To get free beer. They need a roof over their head THEN beer.

Sir Kenyth · 07-03-2003, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Epona:
So if you're poor and down on your luck, you don't deserve a little enjoyment every now and again?

I've been unemployed for 6 months - I have no income. When my friends visit me, they bring me wine, beer, chocolate or cigarettes - not a bagful of cabbage. And I'm bloody grateful for that! I don't get those things otherwise, I certainly can't buy them for myself! Sometimes having a beer or a bar of chocolate provided by a mate can make the day worth living, when previously it seemed bleak.

The difference Epona, is that you already have the roof and food. I'm not saying they can't have any of that stuff. I'm just talking priorities here.

andora20 · 07-03-2003, 11:58 AM

Sir Kenyth is right. Alot of homeless people have no desire to be rehoused. Alot of people who live on the street chose to be there, because of drugs, marital problems, debts etc. But have you ever noticed though, not one homeless person on the street have any grey hair? Is that because they have a fairly simplistc way of life? No worries?

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 07-03-2003, 12:14 PM

forget feeding the population we can just get them drunk instead, and they won't know the difference. truly sad.

[ 07-03-2003, 12:15 PM: Message edited by: AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe ]

Timber Loftis · 07-03-2003, 12:14 PM

That was a funny photo op thing done by a Chattanooga radio station. They gave away relatively little beer a couple of times.

Epona · 07-03-2003, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sir Kenyth:
The difference Epona, is that you already have the roof and food. I'm not saying they can't have any of that stuff. I'm just talking priorities here.

Actually that's not wholly true. I don't have food, not all the time. My mum gave me a loaf of bread and so I have been living on toast for a week. Some days I go without a meal at all. Sometimes friends invite me round and feed me, or bring ingredients over so we can make a meal, which is great. But it is receiving gifts of chocolate and booze that make my life worth living right now - if I had a choice between beer and a sandwich, I would take the beer. I can live with hunger, it's the boredom people underestimate. And I get fed up with people who have never been in my situation making patronising choices about what is best for me. It's still my bloody life, thank you very much.

[ 07-03-2003, 12:17 PM: Message edited by: Epona ]

Sir Kenyth · 07-03-2003, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Epona:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Kenyth:
The difference Epona, is that you already have the roof and food. I'm not saying they can't have any of that stuff. I'm just talking priorities here.

Actually that's not wholly true. I don't have food, not all the time. My mum gave me a loaf of bread and so I have been living on toast for a week. Some days I go without a meal at all. Sometimes friends invite me round and feed me, or bring ingredients over so we can make a meal, which is great. But it is receiving gifts of chocolate and booze that make my life worth living right now - if I had a choice between beer and a sandwich, I would take the beer. I can live with hunger, it's the boredom people underestimate. And I get fed up with people who have never been in my situation making patronising choices about what is best for me. It's still my bloody life, thank you very much. [/QUOTE]I'm sorry Epona. You misunderstand me. It's not a personal judgement or statement directed at you.

Dragonshadow · 07-03-2003, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
Beer ? They need a roof over their heads, not beer. They should give it to me instead.

Are you married to a beer can?

07-02-2003, 09:42 PM	#12
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 37 Posts: 3,224	I'm not that surprised that such a cause exists. I am surprised, however, that Lord of Alcohol and Johnny haven't been pretending to be homeless in this thread. __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

07-03-2003, 03:03 AM	#13
Sythe Ra Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: The US of A Age: 35 Posts: 2,365	I am sure so people who love beer would pretend to be homeless. To get free beer. They need a roof over their head THEN beer. __________________ Slythe is back! Back again! Haha! <br /><br />[url]\"http://imageshack.us\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://img472.imageshack.us/img472/9928/130blood4ts.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

07-03-2003, 11:58 AM	#15
andora20 Manshoon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Ireland Age: 46 Posts: 201	Sir Kenyth is right. Alot of homeless people have no desire to be rehoused. Alot of people who live on the street chose to be there, because of drugs, marital problems, debts etc. But have you ever noticed though, not one homeless person on the street have any grey hair? Is that because they have a fairly simplistc way of life? No worries? __________________ \"He looked right through me, with soniforous almond eyes, don\'t even know what that means, must remember to write it down\"

07-03-2003, 12:14 PM	#16
AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe Hathor Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: At My Computer Age: 43 Posts: 2,217	forget feeding the population we can just get them drunk instead, and they won't know the difference. truly sad. [ 07-03-2003, 12:15 PM: Message edited by: AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe ] __________________ Now the swinging bridge<br />Is quieted with creepers. . . <br />Like our tendrilled life. -Basho

07-03-2003, 12:14 PM	#17
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	That was a funny photo op thing done by a Chattanooga radio station. They gave away relatively little beer a couple of times. __________________

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