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In "Best Economy Ever," 40% Can't Pay Their Bills (Original Post)
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jul 2019
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Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)1. This is why I support Andrew Yang's concept of a universal basic income
sandensea
(21,657 posts)3. An idea whose time has come
But which unfortunately, is unlikely to see the light today - at least for the time being.
As a GOPee acquaintance of mine put it: "I'm not gonna vote for that guy so that Blacks and Chinese can get rich."
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)6. Yes, it is an idea whose time has come
and we will see what the future brings regarding the thinking of many on the topic.
Callmecrazy
(3,065 posts)2. You want to make more money...
get a better job and earn it. Then learn to live within your means.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)4. Definitely would like to see that lowered, but I imagine that's been the case for decades.
Again, not saying its acceptable, but I bet 40% is not a new high, here or in most other comparable countries.
Didnt watch trumps BS.
mountain grammy
(26,644 posts)5. This fucker knows nothing. Born a millionaire
never worked a day in his stinking life.
videohead5
(2,181 posts)7. Obama created more jobs
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)8. The stock market also had almost twice the gains under Obama
In Obama's first 30 months the US stock market rose almost 60% vs about 30% for Trump.
Sucha NastyWoman
(2,749 posts)9. Is it because they can't
Or because they think only suckers play by the rules? After all, thats how their hero looks at it.