I've seen some of these ads on the DC Metro, and they don't bother me. I think the underlying agenda is to at least stem the tide of out-of-wedlock births, which mostly victimize the children and can ripple into generations of problems. Those problems are often related to the disappearance of work and other economic currents, but having or being a child born into a single-parent home of limited means doesn't help.
There's this huge group of people out there that would love to get married but it's against the law.
Maybe instead of trying to convince a group of young people that marriage is kewl, you could end its reign as a misogynistic institution and redefine it as two consenting adults who love each other and want to share their lives together.
Thanks. I'll look into getting married when that happens.
I don't know that some random person's Twitter is the most reliable source, but after a couple of minutes digging, I did find that HHS did provide one of the grants which helped launch the site.
Of course, the government often provides only in-kind services, but in this case it looks like they may have provided some actual funds along with several other players and because they're using some fed money, the parent group provides the disclaimer.
@slp3455 & peanuthead: You're both probably right. We happened to purchase a house within weeks of getting married, resulting in thousands of dollars of deductible mortgage interest. So we had that going for us, which was nice. Also, yes, kids help the taxes a ton, but in strictly economic terms they aren't worth it.
@CaptainFantastic: We've heard the phrase "marriage penalty" for years because the standard deduction for two individuals added-up to more than the "married, filing jointly", but I believe one or the other of the congresses fixed it.
And, the site only received a grant from the government. It's not a federal site.
If everyone were to suddenly equate getting grant money with a total government endorsement, a lot of groups (PBS, the NEA, Planned Parenthood, etc.) would be in for a world of hurt.
The weird thing? This is all pretty sound and basic dating advice.
The other weird thing? I can't tell you how many men and women I ran into in my single days who were completely clueless about some of these things, and how many of those who were the worst offenders are still single (and more desperately so every day) 10 years down the road.
I want everything I own-- EVERYTHING-- to be machine-embroidered with my favorite of epithets: "SLUT." Thanks, Gawker-- I never realized that before today!
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Choo Choo Charlie? I hope she really rings his bell.
Whoo-whoo! #fashion
11/15/09
According to the story, she's 24 and he's 28. I guess waiting in the rain makes you age quicker. #fashion
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Viva polyandry: "It was good enough for the Nairs and the Guanches, it is good enough for you."
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There's this huge group of people out there that would love to get married but it's against the law.
Maybe instead of trying to convince a group of young people that marriage is kewl, you could end its reign as a misogynistic institution and redefine it as two consenting adults who love each other and want to share their lives together.
Thanks. I'll look into getting married when that happens.
09/30/09
...for those who are married.
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Of course, the government often provides only in-kind services, but in this case it looks like they may have provided some actual funds along with several other players and because they're using some fed money, the parent group provides the disclaimer.
IOW: Not every tweet is entirely true.
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And, the site only received a grant from the government. It's not a federal site.
If everyone were to suddenly equate getting grant money with a total government endorsement, a lot of groups (PBS, the NEA, Planned Parenthood, etc.) would be in for a world of hurt.
09/30/09
A: Unless you are a fortuneteller, soothsayer or can read crystal balls the truth is you can't."
What if I'm an augur, oracle, or some type of entrails reader?
09/30/09
http://twoofus.org/educational-content/articles/dating-dos-and-donts/index.aspx
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The other weird thing? I can't tell you how many men and women I ran into in my single days who were completely clueless about some of these things, and how many of those who were the worst offenders are still single (and more desperately so every day) 10 years down the road.
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