youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:55 pm
Watching lax, and you went a bit deep.
Frankly, I don’t have the same view you do. I know far too many non college educated successful individuals and families doing just fine. I also know many college grad struggling and not very happy in life.
You live in one of the richest parts of the world, my man. And all that wealth revolves around Federal money, and getting a piece of it. Pretty easy to argue that your success is about the .gov. And you contract, like Kram does, yeah?
youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:55 pm
Maybe your POV about Americans these days is misaligned with some clouded view of perception. With your affinity of the euros and Canada, they tend to put far more investment in simplicity of life, minimalism, and keeping up with the Jones’ is more absent.
I have an affinity for the OUTCOMES in Canada and the EU, YA. That's all, and nothing more.
It's why I keep asking you what the Republican plan is, because I'd prefer more conservative solutions if they exist. And you STILL can't tell me.
What this tells me is that you and OS ARE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. In other words, you both want the .gov to maintain status quo, and to not rock the boat that has served you well. So that's what your Republican leaders do: keep the party going. Just like you asked them.
And this is fine, of course. I just thought you chaps were concerned for the falling and failing working class (and I can point to dozens of numbers that show you they are failing)......I was wrong. You don't care. And again, that's fine. Everyone has priorities in life....pretty sure I fall short in your eyes in other areas. Part of life.
youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:55 pm
Whenever you insert politics about quality of life, frankly I tune it out. I seriously doubt any politician has ever impacted your quality of life, certainly never mine.
"A politician" hasn't, you're right.
But government has had a profound impact on my life, because of course it does. Just one example, and ? They passed a bill putting spirits taxation on somewhat even footing with wine and beer. Result? We pay high six figures less in taxes every year. When it passed? Every full time employee got a fat 20% (and in some cases, more) raise instantly. Life changer for them, too, obviously....who gets a 1/4 raise because of something the .gov does?
youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:55 pm
Minimalism is where it’s at, it is also good for our health.
The working class isn't getting "the minimum", YA. That's the point, actually. Take care of their education/vocational training and health care, and let them take care of the rest. THAT Is minimalism.