http://idealgovernment.com/2005/04/common_law_marriage/ What do we want from Internet-age government? Wouldn't it be better if... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:03:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://idealgovernment.com/2005/04/common_law_marriage/comment-page-1/#comment-380 Grumpy Young Woman Wed, 20 Apr 2005 21:14:24 +0000 http://common_law_marriage#comment-380 Which is why you should always lie when dealing with what used to be called the Department of Stealth and Total Obscurity... I've been caught out by that particular little catch 22 in the past when I made the mistake of telling the truth. No, we won't give you benefits, even though you've just been made redundant with a month's salary owing to you, because you live with someone. He's currently a student with no income and fees to pay? No, sorry you still don't qualify. Which is why you should always lie when dealing with what used to be called the Department of Stealth and Total Obscurity… I’ve been caught out by that particular little catch 22 in the past when I made the mistake of telling the truth. No, we won’t give you benefits, even though you’ve just been made redundant with a month’s salary owing to you, because you live with someone. He’s currently a student with no income and fees to pay? No, sorry you still don’t qualify.

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