Almost half of US families can't afford basics like rent and food (wages, economy)

[BornintheSprings]

43% of U.S. families can't afford basics of middle class life

Very interesting article and yet so many in the politics section on this board continue to argue for more power to the wealthy more tax cuts fewer regulations. Its almost as if the natural state of lightly regulated capitalism is a return to feudalism.

[dman72]

Originally Posted by BornintheSprings

43% of U.S. families can't afford basics of middle class life

Very interesting article and yet so many in the politics section on this board continue to argue for more power to the wealthy more tax cuts fewer regulations. Its almost as if the natural state of lightly regulated capitalism is a return to feudalism.

Cue the knuckle heads with the "it's because of cellphones and big screen TV's" idiocy that has no basis in reality but makes them feel superior.

[BornintheSprings]

Originally Posted by dman72

Cue the knuckle heads with the "it's because of cellphones and big screen TV's" idiocy that has no basis in reality but makes them feel superior.

The workers should be grateful for whatever scraps the master throws them.

[mightleavenyc]

49% (highest) of California families can't afford middle class basics, only 32% (lowest) struggling in North Dakota

[BornintheSprings]

Originally Posted by mightleavenyc

49% (highest) of California families can't afford middle class basics, only 32% (lowest) struggling in North Dakota

Wow only a third in the great paradise of North Dakota what a high standard we all must strive for!

[Winterfall8324]

Originally Posted by BornintheSprings

43% of U.S. families can't afford basics of middle class life

Very interesting article and yet so many in the politics section on this board continue to argue for more power to the wealthy more tax cuts fewer regulations. Its almost as if the natural state of lightly regulated capitalism is a return to feudalism.

Agriculture reform is what’s needed. Factory farms that mass produce food stream line the production cycle giving the Middle class less choices.

[Greeniejeans]

If this is true, it means lots of people made bad life choices.

[BornintheSprings]

Originally Posted by Winterfall8324

Agriculture reform is what’s needed. Factory farms that mass produce food stream line the production cycle giving the Middle class less choices.

Fundamentally for a great portion of the population jobs just aren't paying enough coincidentally labor unions have also declined significantly. Hmm I wonder if giving management more power has anything to do with further disenfranchisement of working people?

[BornintheSprings]

Originally Posted by Greeniejeans

If this is true, it means lots of people made bad life choices.

Oh yea lets ignore declining wages rising rents its easier to blame working people. One day the wealthy will give them some more scraps.

[vacoder]

Originally Posted by Greeniejeans

If this is true, it means lots of people made bad life choices.

Yes. Like being born into poverty.