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Who said anything about making the big bucks in order to be happy? That being said, statistics don't lie. The amount of money your parents make is a huge indicator on how your life will turn out to be because of how hard it is to climb the social ladder. No one is saying it can't happen but its harder. Much harder.
Both my parents never got past the 6th grade but worked their way up and then my dad got hired at General Motors and we moved up to middle class but my parents never spoiled us and it wasn't until later that I realized my dad was making very good money which by today's standards some wouldn't think it was that good. But I do realize that the cost of living has risen and will continue to rise and that education is the key.
I said it because I know many who feel that way. The money your parents make is an indicator but it shouldn't be an excuse or used as a crutch. I know there are cir stances when it does make it almost impossible to break out of poverty. I used to be that the next generation had it better but that is not the case because it isn't as easy as it was in my dad's time when you could walk out of HS and straight into a high paying job at GM. By the time I graduated GM was no longer hiring. But I also believe a parents support and guidance is a much bigger factor than how much money they make.
luxuries like air conditioning
No need to even bother after reading that crap.
Always have been amazed how some people actually have no idea whatsoever in any sense of the word, haven't got the slightest clue at all what it's truly like to be poor. That's why we see garbage spewed like this trash article. Not even funny actually, it's just plain sad.
I've seen this type of thing personally too many times.
But why does not having a lot of clothes mean they have to be dirty and smelly? Would you accept there might be a little parental negligence here as well?
At this article. These two sentences placed together should say everything you need to know about it.
A fridge, oven and stove are "conveniences"?In the kitchen, the household had a microwave, refrigerator, and an oven and stove. Other household conveniences included a washer and dryer, ceiling fans, a cordless phone, and a coffee maker.
I might submit that they can't afford the best detergents and have to ration it, or not be able to afford it at all. Water will only go so far with the same clothes. I know of families who couldn't pay the water bill and got there water shut off. Local charities exhaust monies frequently to help families in need to pay utilities. I know low income parents who work and still have problems paying for the necessities.
Whose fault is that?
You just simply may not understand if you've never lived in poverty. Not your fault at all.
Pretty true. My mother has told me stories about how their whole family split a couple of tortillas and ONE tomatoe because that was all they had. I dont' think I've ever seen it that bad, but I've had it bad at times.
Certainly we can agree that there are some that fall into this category. But there are certainly others who choose to spend what little money they have on unnecessary expenses. When I was living in the inner city I don't know how many times I saw people using food stamps to buy their food and then spending cash on smokes, beer, lottery tickets.
I am not for ceasing all welfare, but I am for trimming it. I think it is too easy to get a handout in this country and I think that there is insufficient oversight over such programs. It is reasonable for the government to provide basic necessities such as education, food and medical care. Money to buy video games, tvs, cars and cell phones, not so much.
conservative and liberal tactics are both helpful. going on experience alone, a lot of people need serious government aid, no question about that. but then there's a substantial proportion of those getting government aid who abuse the system.
comparing the US standards of living to that of any other country is re ed though. America has always stood for something greater/set higher standards for itself in terms of living standards.
can you sum up what exactly "Christian philosophy" means?
"America has always stood for something greater/set higher standards for itself in terms of living standards."
America's natural resources delivered most of America's wealth, not its "standards".
Bingo. But let the national myth live on. We're here because we're AMERICAN damn it - not because of vast natural resources coupled with two oceans to separate us from most of the effects of war.
the economic bubble and the future imminent US economic troubles will finally bring the US middle class to reality.
For years thanks to credit cards and massive loans, the middle class has been living like kings pretty much. But I'm afraid that golden age which started aroudn the 1950s is about to be over.
"what? I can't afford my boat anymore? my 75 inch plasma in my private movie theatre?? my 3 SUVs that run at 7MPG??"
no, you are middle class. time to wake up to reality. Your great "credit" is not worth anymore. You'll be lucky to keep your house.
I see, so in a very real way people who make 250K are as poor as people actually living in poverty.
Telling you something you might not want to hear?
This brand of crazy is far more widespread than you seem to want to admit.
There are a good number of moderate conservatives for whom abolishing all government social safety nets in favor of letting "charity" do it is not something they would advocate, but you can't escape the fact that there is a large chunk of the right in this country that believes precisely that.
I will take El Nono's suggestion and find some more mainstream quotes, since dozens of websites with conservative slants saying exactly that doesn't seem to suffice to meet your bar of "commonly held". To be fair, one might use the example of 9-11 twoofers to imply that is also a "commonly held" belief among progressives, so I would not be all that ready to accept it either.
As I said before, I am trying to be fair, and your point here is a valid criticism of the method.
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