06-11-2024, 08:12 AM
(06-10-2024, 07:37 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Yes. Even our poor are considered rich in many countries. I would like to say we take care of our own, but that would be wrong on so many viewpoints in other discussions, and rightfully so. Regardless of the flank your staring at, we lack in some way. But I'm a realist and know we can't do everything.
There has to be fiscal responsibility somewhere. I do not think there is a poster on here who would take a loan out monthly, while already being in debt, to give to charities they mat or may not support.
I agree the poor in the United States have it better than much of the world's population. There is so much waster in government spending, and no one wants to give it a hard look and make the needed cuts to control the deficit and budget. Consider SNAP, where roughly 10% of those funds are spent of soda, which basically makes it a supplement to high fructose corn syrup. They could regulate soda out of the SNAP program's acceptable items, but they do not, and you can likely guess why.
I will leave that alone so as not to derail your thread.
Myself, I work for the county. Things cost considerably more now, but we were fortunate enough to refinance the house just when covid hit so it's a great rate. When factoring in inflation, I am definitely making less, as the contract raise rates did not match rising costs, vut we are doing good. We are shrewd with our finances and are paying off the house (hopefully) by the end of the year.
I see the results of Bidenomics in the field, where workers make more than ever for putting in little to no effort. This is the most entitled, overpaid, workforce I have ever seen in the service industry. As a result, service industries delivery worse quality, having more turnover, and anyone who wants a job can get one. Sadly, no one wants to work, and everyone job hops across the street for a position paying $0.50 more, without thinking of longevity, or moving up the chain.
At least that's how it looks around here. We estimate being down at least 30k due to the "Biden economy." I suspect many other households feel the same and will be voting with their pockets this time around. Americans keep hearing mixed messages, KJP says the economy is great , then then VP says most Americans are one $400 expense putting them into bankruptcy.
Whoever wins, hopefully they right the ship.
