[irv]

This article reads like fiction. "Clark" and "Carole" sound like what journalists euphemistically refer to as "composites" also known as people they made up to make the story better.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I'd bet money (if I had any) that I'm not.

[evolved_rage]

That's right, it reminded me of the Mike Barnacle pieces of down-and-out drivel that he was fired for writing in Boston back in the 90s.

[Prolix]

This article reads like fiction. "Clark" and "Carole" sound like what journalists euphemistically refer to as "composites" also known as people they made up to make the story better. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'd bet money (if I had any) that I'm not.

It takes money to make money.

By the way, if you could post that article on a liberal forum you might be able to find someone to take that bet. Oh wait. Forget it. They'll never admit that these characters have been "synthesized." It'll be a conspiracy. There's always a conspiracy.

[NYCVirago]

This article reads like fiction. "Clark" and "Carole" sound like what journalists euphemistically refer to as "composites" also known as people they made up to make the story better. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'd bet money (if I had any) that I'm not.

I think you're right -- it sounded phony to me as well.

[The_Media_never_lie]

This article reads like fiction. "Clark" and "Carole" sound like what journalists euphemistically refer to as "composites"

I think you are right. The only thing missing from this story is a "blame Bush" angle.

[speekinout]

This article reads like fiction. "Clark" and "Carole" sound like what journalists euphemistically refer to as "composites" also known as people they made up to make the story better.

Of course, you're right. There are so many things wrong with this story that it isn't at all credible. The first thing is why are they staying in SV? The job market there has always been a roller coaster, and I know. I've been in and out of there 3 times in my career (out now). Someone who can earn $150,000 there can find a job elsewhere (ok, maybe only for $75,000 in fly-over country, but the rent would be far less).
And if they have a drivable RV, why aren't they moving on and looking for work elsewhere? Do they really prefer to moan and collect hand-outs?

I have no empathy for anyone who won't accept reality and move on. The jobless rate in this country is still <6%. It might be really high in areas like SV, but that just means that it's time to go elsewhere, and maybe someday move back.