tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post2099529650951575857..comments2024-03-18T19:58:19.662-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: Could We Not Just Count And Be Done?Roberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-42104422076501378742009-06-21T16:44:21.824-04:002009-06-21T16:44:21.824-04:00You are preaching to the choir as far as I am conc...You are preaching to the choir as far as I am concerned. As a Georgia native, I'll just note that Bill Sherman (piss on his grave) had copies of the 1860 census with him when he came through, so as to know what to steal and/or destroy.Justthisguyhttp://enemiesofthelibrary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-51797849658419830212009-06-20T16:20:34.097-04:002009-06-20T16:20:34.097-04:00There was a huge backlash over the long form last ...There was a huge backlash over the long form last time, so this time the form is a great deal shorter - keep in mind, they can ask you anything, you're only REQUIRED to answer Names and birthdates on the form, and how many in the household if they show up(the reason why they want names and birthdates on the form vs. only bodies in the household, is to prevent double counting). Everything else is optional. Remember, the Census bereau also does data collection for paying clients, so by asking a crapload of questions, they hope to get info out of you.HTRNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-19159617283541329432009-06-20T07:31:27.212-04:002009-06-20T07:31:27.212-04:00Certainly, Joanna, you are the finest example of t...Certainly, Joanna, you are the finest example of the Callypigian race I have ever personally encountered, my genetic makeup being especially well suited to noticing.oghttp://www.neanderpundit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-56933641698009519872009-06-20T00:35:39.142-04:002009-06-20T00:35:39.142-04:00We got the long form in 2000 and I sent back names...We got the long form in 2000 and I sent back names and ages also. I did get a follow-up visit. I told the census weenie to get off my property, I was NOT going to provide any information they could have pulled from the County Recorder's office (or any realtor's database).<br /><br />We got a couple of phone calls too.<br /><br />I'm planning on using a black marker over everything but the name/age section again next year.Ricktnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-64906759704018417892009-06-19T19:28:53.540-04:002009-06-19T19:28:53.540-04:00As an "Indian" under Federal Law, I hear...As an "Indian" under Federal Law, I heartily wish I was not taxed. Of course, my mothers tribe does not recognize "half breeds" but even if it did it would make no difference to the Infernal Revenue. <br /><br />Try looking up "half breed reservation" some time, if you really appreciate half A****Y. <br /><br />Strangerstrangerhttp://extranosjacal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-25054216476241391482009-06-19T18:09:51.995-04:002009-06-19T18:09:51.995-04:00Names and ages; that's all they get from me.
...Names and ages; that's all they get from me.<br /><br />I have no intention of providing them with marketing data that will allow them to loot the Treasury more "equitably."Turk Turonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648721047835980871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-82099455123280955622009-06-19T14:27:12.651-04:002009-06-19T14:27:12.651-04:00I got one of the "long" forms the last c...I got one of the "long" forms the last census. I just filled out the minimum leaving maybe 90% blank. I never got a follow-up call, nor have I heard of a follow-up call from the census folks from anyone in my circle of acquaintances who did the same.<br /><br />If I get a long form again, or if there are questions beyond the usual headcount item, I won't answer them either.<br /><br />MYOB, Feds!Crucishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441911110953212619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-22733364720714575862009-06-19T13:16:13.629-04:002009-06-19T13:16:13.629-04:00Nathan: Nuts. I was hoping I could get away with j...Nathan: Nuts. I was hoping I could get away with just checking "Other" on every question. That includes age and gender. Of course, I've been writing in "Callipygian" for my race for a few years now ... the only place I don't is employment materials. I'm too poor to be <i>that</i> snarky.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952078709114872197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-71997582693579478152009-06-19T12:07:18.608-04:002009-06-19T12:07:18.608-04:00Did you see the article about Rep. Michele Bachman...Did you see the <a href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/17/exclusive-minn-lawmaker-fears-census-abuse/" rel="nofollow">article</a> about Rep. Michele Bachmann saying she won't answer anything but the number of people living in her home?<br /><br />Then some bureaucrat from the Census Bureau says, well, yeah, but we'll fine your ass if you don't answer the rest of the questions. The WashTimes says that could be up to $5000.<br /><br />However, the WashTimes must have misread the section of the <a href="http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/13C7.txt" rel="nofollow">US Code</a> said bureaucrat provided as her source...the maximum fine for "refusing or willfully neglecting" to provide information is actually only $100. (Turns out the $5K fine is for employees or staff members who wrongfully disclose data from the Census.)<br /><br />Oh, and if you were thinking about flat out lying, don't -- that fine is max $500. Cheaper to just refuse to provide it.Fuzzy Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802539927743643041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-57579547956574768972009-06-19T11:46:46.796-04:002009-06-19T11:46:46.796-04:00Yes, there are three people living here. Two of t...Yes, there are three people living here. Two of them are married to each other and one is a temporary resident who is unrelated to the other two.<br /><br />Oh, and we have two cats.<br /><br />Otherwise, bugger off, ACORN.Fuzzy Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802539927743643041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-39098541376036484292009-06-19T11:32:46.373-04:002009-06-19T11:32:46.373-04:00They won't bother reading the instructions, be...They won't bother reading the instructions, because <br />1: The instructions remind them they work for US, and not the other way around, and they don't want to be reminded of that, and <br />2: the instructions don't allow them to do what they want.oghttp://www.neanderpundit.comnoreply@blogger.com