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Post by whitebacon on Dec 14, 2023 18:53:55 GMT -5
Biden is an idiot that isn’t even aware of his surroundings. The saving grace is that his controllers have kept him somewhat in check, and just gave him a Teleprompter to read from. My biggest fear is that if Biden gets reelected and dies in office that Kamala Harris would become the president. If that's your take, you are not paying attention....to the facts......but your loyalty to the idiot and a pathetic anti constitutional dickhead felon is admirable. Facts? The fact is we get to see, in real time, that the President is in advanced dementia. The scary part is, we don't know who is in charge. I watched bits and pieces of the presser a couple of days ago with Joe and Zelensky, Despite hand picked questions, old Joe struggled to read the canned responses he was given. The poor bastard can't even recite note cards coherently. I doubt that too many voters are devoted, as you say. The choices suck. But electing a mannequin is not a viable choice for intelligent people.
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Post by Captj on Dec 15, 2023 5:47:20 GMT -5
If that's your take, you are not paying attention....to the facts......but your loyalty to the idiot and a pathetic anti constitutional dickhead felon is admirable. Facts? The fact is we get to see, in real time, that the President is in advanced dementia. The scary part is, we don't know who is in charge. I watched bits and pieces of the presser a couple of days ago with Joe and Zelensky, Despite hand picked questions, old Joe struggled to read the canned responses he was given. The poor bastard can't even recite note cards coherently. I doubt that too many voters are devoted, as you say. The choices suck. But electing a mannequin is not a viable choice for intelligent people. At this point the choice is pretty simple. Slow Joe vs. Trump mafia. I would rather not have a criminal entity aiming for dictatorship status as president. Nor the do nothing party more interested in their own agenda rather than the work of the people (read Republican right wing party of conspiracy addled, election denying, insurrection encouraging Maga anti Americans) Thus the lessor of two evils is JB and his group of cronies.
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Post by olmucky on Dec 15, 2023 9:30:19 GMT -5
Facts? The fact is we get to see, in real time, that the President is in advanced dementia. The scary part is, we don't know who is in charge. I watched bits and pieces of the presser a couple of days ago with Joe and Zelensky, Despite hand picked questions, old Joe struggled to read the canned responses he was given. The poor bastard can't even recite note cards coherently. I doubt that too many voters are devoted, as you say. The choices suck. But electing a mannequin is not a viable choice for intelligent people. At this point the choice is pretty simple. Slow Joe vs. Trump mafia. I would rather not have a criminal entity aiming for dictatorship status as president. Nor the do nothing party more interested in their own agenda rather than the work of the people (read Republican right wing party of conspiracy addled, election denying, insurrection encouraging Maga anti Americans) Thus the lessor of two evils is JB and his group of cronies. Utterly amazing that people live in the same time. Same place. Same country, under the same circumstances And yet have polar opposite views on who and what is bad and destructive for the union. Truly unfathomable. (not a dig or a rub or trying to start a pissing match. Just an observation)
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Post by nikonoclast on Dec 15, 2023 10:37:15 GMT -5
If the Biden record on economic issues is so bad, why doesn't Wall Street agree?
Check the stock markets ...
Check the rate of inflation ...
Check the rate of unemployment ...
Do your mind and body a favor.
Relieve stress and anxiety the easy way.
Turn off the Fox network for a month.
( or try to ... it won't be easy )
A nervous system hooked on outrage will need adjustment.
Try ABC or CBS, or NBC ... they're safe, sane, corporate toadies.
Don't worry, you won't learn anything new, or be asked to think.
It'll be like a vacation. The change might do you good.
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Post by One Man Gang on Dec 15, 2023 11:09:14 GMT -5
I think some of you need to put your phones away and shut your TVs off, and get out more or start doing more things for yourselves so you can SEE with your own eyes what's going on around you.
I make pretty good money, well above averages and medians, and the struggle of affordably raising and feeding a family is real.
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Post by gardawg on Dec 15, 2023 11:25:22 GMT -5
I think some of you need to put your phones away and shut your TVs off, and get out more or start doing more things for yourselves so you can SEE with your own eyes what's going on around you. I make pretty good money, well above averages and medians, and the struggle of affordably raising and feeding a family is real. It's pretty much been that way forever. the rich get richer and the poor get children. there used to be poor houses and work farms ... now we just have tent cities SSDD
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Post by olmucky on Dec 15, 2023 11:35:28 GMT -5
I think some of you need to put your phones away and shut your TVs off, and get out more or start doing more things for yourselves so you can SEE with your own eyes what's going on around you. I make pretty good money, well above averages and medians, and the struggle of affordably raising and feeding a family is real. Ourselves and many of our friends (one tax bracket higher than us ) are experiencing the same pinch I cannot imagine how the average US household incomes are able to manage. Just groceries alone have gone up over $100 mos the last year Rent is spiraling out of control Utilities Insurance Shoes Tinfoil Soap etc Depending on where You read it the average median household income is @$76 k It’s no wonder folks are borrowing against their 401’s at an alarming rate and CC debt percent is up. The last couple years cc spending was consistently up 50% or more across major categories, including groceries, restaurants, fast food and service stations. There was an even greater outlier in heavy-up spending—credit card usage at self-serving fuel pumps. Yeah man winning
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Post by tonyroma on Dec 15, 2023 12:29:43 GMT -5
While I agree inflation and cost of living is hurting many American households I believe there is also another factor, a large portion of America lives outside of their means.
Take my little sister for example. Lives in Orlando, married, 3 kids. She’s a nurse he works in HVAC, they do well but they ain’t ballin. She’s paying 2,700$ a month for rent on a house that’s way more than she needs. She’s driving a brand new Acura RSX and he’s in a brand new 4 door F150 STX. Throw in a 30 grand student loan. Don’t know what it takes for them to cover their monthly nut but I’m sure it would keep me up at night.
You got a portion of America living on a financial razors edge. When the storm hits and cost of living goes up they are forced to scramble. I told her when she graduated that she should live exactly how she was living while she was going through school. With those bigger nursing checks she could have paid off that student loan and knocked out any other debt. Did she listen? Hell no, they went out, bought two new cars and upgraded in house. Can lead a horse to water.
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Post by One Man Gang on Dec 15, 2023 12:39:37 GMT -5
Well I'm pretty good with money. No new cars. Home is almost paid off. Not ass deep in debt. I live good and invest, but my money ain't going very far from what I see.
We must live on a different planet, or some are in denial?
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Post by cyclist on Dec 15, 2023 13:14:20 GMT -5
I actually heard someone the other day complaining about having to buy a whole chicken because that can't afford to buy the cut up pieces that have always been 4x as much. Turkey at publix is 0.99c a pound. Imagine having to cut up your chicken and fruit....the humanity. And I hear lots of complaining about utility bills, but no one seems to understand how energy works and if you abuse it, it will cost you. Covid, bird flu, wars, they all have an impact.
I think rent, insurance, etc. are structural problems in Florida the governor has bailed on.
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Post by OhMy on Dec 15, 2023 13:19:27 GMT -5
I actually heard someone the other day complaining about having to buy a whole chicken because that can't afford to buy the cut up pieces that have always been 4x as much. Turkey at publix is 0.99c a pound. Imagine having to cut up your chicken and fruit....the humanity. And I hear lots of complaining about utility bills, but no one seems to understand how energy works and if you abuse it, it will cost you. Covid, bird flu, wars, they all have an impact. I think rent, insurance, etc. are structural problems in Florida the governor has bailed on. You must not have heard of lost leader. Turkey was .99 per lb because it was Thanksgiving and the stores wanted you to come in and buy other stuff. After the holidays the store raises the price 4X. Same with rib roast. Go to Publix until Christmas and they will sell you one for 6.99 per lb. Wait until Dec. 26th and tell me the price. The regular price is around 17 per lb. That is why it is a good idea to stock up on items around the holidays to save a lot of money. Just don't get trapped into buying other shit, or the store wins their lost leader. Have the price of your tight spandex increased in the last few year?
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Post by gardawg on Dec 15, 2023 13:27:16 GMT -5
if you focus on what you don't have you'll feel poor if you focus on what you do have then you'll feel rich Zen 101 ...
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Post by gardawg on Dec 15, 2023 13:31:43 GMT -5
if you're eating rib roast and feeling broke then I'd suggest some pinto beans and cornbread instead.
had it for many a meal growing up and still like it now even though I can afford to eat what ever I want ...
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Post by olmucky on Dec 15, 2023 13:54:36 GMT -5
I actually heard someone the other day complaining about having to buy a whole chicken because that can't afford to buy the cut up pieces that have always been 4x as much. Turkey at publix is 0.99c a pound. Imagine having to cut up your chicken and fruit....the humanity. And I hear lots of complaining about utility bills, but no one seems to understand how energy works and if you abuse it, it will cost you. Covid, bird flu, wars, they all have an impact. I think rent, insurance, etc. are structural problems in Florida the governor has bailed on. You must not have heard of lost leader. Turkey was .99 per lb because it was Thanksgiving and the stores wanted you to come in and buy other stuff. After the holidays the store raises the price 4X. Same with rib roast. Go to Publix until Christmas and they will sell you one for 6.99 per lb. Wait until Dec. 26th and tell me the price. The regular price is around 17 per lb. That is why it is a good idea to stock up on items around the holidays to save a lot of money. Just don't get trapped into buying other shit, or the store wins their lost leader. Have the price of your tight spandex increased in the last few year? Did you see the freakin price of their Rotisserie now!?!! Jeezuz What people fail to realize is that what we were buying before isn’t affordable anymore based on our prior lifestyle. Sure we can sacrifice organic for Publix brand. Our mold free coffee for maxwell house Etc Tell the median income folks to sacrifice their staples. They can’t afford wal-mart grocery’s or even underwear anymore Point being is, we can’t sacrifice Any more. Folks are tapped out. Constantly blowing smoke up our ass and telling us it’s the wind and all is well is just bullshit. And if some (most) of you who continue to preach all things are fine are lying to yourself* of being disingenuous *I will say, yes there are a few industrys that are thriving right now. And those folks appear to be unimpacted, for now. But the bulk of Americans aren’t realizing that financial windfall. They are suffering
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Post by OhMy on Dec 15, 2023 14:06:02 GMT -5
if you're eating rib roast and feeling broke then I'd suggest some pinto beans and cornbread instead. had it for many a meal growing up and still like it now even though I can afford to eat what ever I want ... Who said I am feeling broke? My dad raised me to be frugal and look for good deal. I am really good at it. I was making a point about lost leader for grocery stores. I eat beans almost daily. BTW, with your heart issues, look into the Mediterranean diet. That is what my cardio said I should be on... guess what, prime rib is not on that list
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