I'm poor.....yeah right!

It is that they mean that they are cash poor. Most of their money is in real estate and property including cars. And why should they lend you five dollars if at the moment, they do not carry cash around. I would not, but for a different reason. I am not afraid of getting robbed or being surrounded by a bunch of other poor people who think because I gave to one, I should give to all. Money burns a hole in my pocket so if I were rich and carried thousands of dollars around, I would spend it all. And why should they not give to their church? If they put money in the offering plate, that is supposed to help the poor so in a way they would be helping you. I am not in favour or wealth distribution. But I have an idea, maybe if you had a service you could do for them for some money. They would then think of you as a nice person and it wold make them feel not like greedy people by helping you out and visa versa.

I know some who are like that, pretty much like the ones who are all made up and hairstyled, post their pictures on Facebook and then say that they're ugly. I also don't understand these people, I'm still trying to figure them out.

Are you positive they've stated they are poor while standing in front of their big houses and cars,or is it that they just don't want to part with money to people turning up and asking for some from them?

Maybe, they're just being humble. Some people don't want to be labeled rich, even though they are obviously richer than most people in their neighborhood. I have met some people who are like that but they're more in the good kind of people. They don't boast and they say that wealth isn't just about money.

I do know someone like that, they constantly complain that they are broke but they are going all over the place and doing things I only dream about! It makes me sick that they would not lend you $5. That is so sad. Even people who are broke usually have $5 they can spare for someone who really needs it. Sad, but one day they will need help and doors will be shut on them...Karma is never forgotten. I am sorry. If you still need the $5 I can send it to your paypal if you have one. I don't mind helping at all.

When I went on the road with my truck driving husband, we experienced such people as those. My husband had an experience with a "pan handler" one time at a truck stop. He would go to every truck asking for money or food. My husband witnessed that when people would give him food he would go to a new pickup with a new camper and sit and eat his food, then watch him get into the pickup and drive off. He wasn't poor enough to afford all these luxuries or the gas to put in the vehicle.

Oh... There're many like that... Rich to the bursting point, but miser... One does not realise the value of things, if they've in ample quantity... Money is no exception! When has it in plenty, one strives to cling to it... They become Miser... I have not had the misfortune to have my request declined yet.. I'd suggest you ask for help only to people you trust... Take care....

I'm poor, but I give to my church. I believe that God will take care of me if I'm faithful to give. And he has so far. He's used people to help me several times. I would think if they gave to their church they would feel like it was an outreach of that. It's sad that they did not and rejected your plea. And it does get me when reach people say they are broke. Well, let me rephrase that. When they blow all their money on things they don't need, and go broke that way, it gets me. I'm thinking of former sports starts who had millions of dollars and blew it on clubs, cars, and women. And then cry that they have no money. I am glad they would still give to their church, but political organizations? Puh-lease. Drop those. You might try www.wishuponahero.com. Someone from there has helped me in the past. It was just five bucks, but it got me through the weekend (this was several years ago).

It is such a shame they would not lend you five dollars until your social security check came through. It is shocking since they give the church and political organizations. They should not cry they are poor. I know some people a little bit like that. Traveling is my top hobby and I always go on one trip each year. 2003 was my poorest year and I planned a budget trip to Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. I own my bungalow and pay a mortgage to a building society. I own an old car. I am not a rich person. I am not a poor person either.

Oh, yeah. Some people are like that. They love their money. They don't extend their help to anyone. They think that it's better to donate their money in their church than to lend it to anyone. Thanks for sharing and happy mylotting.

The problem is 'poor' is a relative concept. The poorest people in our country, often live better lives than most of the world today. You take the poor hermit living in the flood tunnels under Las Vegas for example. They often have sleeping bags, multiple sets of clothes, food and water. Now that's poor. But compared to the people in middle Africa, that have only sticks and mud for shelter, often have only some rags to cover themselves, and sometimes go for days without food, and drink completely uncleaned water from a muddy river... Comparatively, the people in Africa would say those in the tunnels under Las Vegas are rich. The people in the tunnels would also say that *YOU* are rich. If you have enough time to post on Mylot with electricity, a computer, and an Internet connection, you are the one who is wealthy. And by the way, I know exactly where you are coming from. At the age of 35, I have never had a year where I earned more than $20,000 pre-tax income. Never had a year where I claimed over $20 Thousands on my tax return. And I hear people on the radio saying they only make $40,000 and just don't know how they can make it. And I'm sitting there thinking... good heavens! If I made $40,000 in a single year, I don't know what I'd do with it all! I'd be writing out checks to charities, and putting a hundred dollar bill in the offering plate, and fix the window on my car or something. I have no idea what I used that much cash on! But 'poor' and 'rich' are still relative to the person who is saying it. A person living in an up scale community, may have a vacation cabin, and three cars, and yet relative to the people around them, might be the "poorest" in the neighborhood. It's all relative. Compared to the Mexicans who have a family of 4, living in a refrigerator box, we are all rich. It's a difficult concept to accept, but in truth, everyone here in the US, and I mean everyone, is very very wealthy.

Hi friend, sad to hear about this, some people will spend a lot for their luxury life, but they don't care about the poor and needy people, don't worry. God is always in your side and he will surely help you by any means, let have a hope

this kind of people are only rich in terms of material possessions, but their spirits are poor, because they are afraid of loosing their money, the more money the will going to have the more insecure they will become,..

Take it easy. There will be someday in your life. Smile and I believe hope in our heart.

yea,a guy whose house i clean occasionally does this. 2 houses,two motorcycles,4 cars,stock dividends,and he has the nerve to tell me how "poor" he is,right before leaving for aruba. the man has no idea what poor is. poor is choosing between eating and having lights. not a temporarily empty pocket.

I'm sure i do but thank heavens i have never had to ask anyone for money other than my Bigmama. She helped me alot of times.I have never liked to ask anyubody for anything. I'd have to be desparate to do that & i have been a few times.

This person is not your friend. This person just wants to flaunt her wealth in front of you to make you feel bad about yourself. Friends do not behave like this. Get rid of her. friends help each other out in times of need and want and support each other emotionally. You do not need this in your life. But please do not judge this person as a Christian because she obviously is not a Christian. You really do not need her friendship because she is not worthy to be called a friend. Blessings

yeah sure.. that is including me.. I don't want to give someone else money if they don't have a good reason. I only give it to poor people, orphan and old citizens who can make money. If you are still young and capable to earn money, I don't want to give it to you

Every person have their own privilege in giving. They might donate their money to another person personally, to a charity organization, to a church or so. As long as they are giving, I don't have much too say. At least they're giving something though. And probably they're better than me in donating their wealth.

People like these are attention hungry. They tell people that they are poor so that people will tell them the opposite and that is just lame. Why are they like that?