<quote name="Kimball Larsen" date="Wed, 11 Jun 2008 at 13:26 -0600"> > Knowing Matt, I'm not entirely sure what he means by this comment, but > I'm choosing to take it to mean that I work hard, save, and am careful > with my resources. > > It should be known that Matt and I used to work for the same company, > and he reported to me. > > I would also like to pose the question: *why* can't we change what an > "average" american is? Why do we all have to accept that average > americans are in too much debt, make too little money, and the > government has to bail them all out?
Nobody said the government had to bail them out, just that they are in a position where extroardinary gas prices can and *will* hurt them. I take issue with all of you that say "eh, so what, I can deal with $8/gal gas." Oh I'm sure you can, but that's no reason to be indifferent about it. I could ride my bicycle to work if I had to, it might make my commute 45 minutes or so. I can forego trips to california to visit the inlaws (which we only do once every other year as it is). Does that mean I welcome $8/gal gas? Heck no! I don't want to be paying that much, and I don't think you do either. And while some of us can survive it, others will be in a world of hurt. Again, I'm not saying the government should bail anyone out. Rather, I think the government should stop spending us into oblivion, inflating our money supply to the point of catastrophic deflation, and otherwise screwing over us average americans. Whether you like it or not, we are somewhat responsible for the actions of our govt. because we _are_ a democracy (or republic) and we do have the power to do something about gas prices and evil wars. However, nobody gives a damn and live in their own little bubbles where they are 'fine' and can survive because of whatever lifestyle they have chosen. The average american also thinks they are 'fine' even if with less solid logic. I see this apathy reflected in those posts that say "I'm ready for $8 gas, if you're not it's your fault." You're missing the point! Gas should not be that expensive. We are a prosperous and a blessed nation, we should be able to travel and visit relatives on a semiannual basis. The only consolation I have with this fiasco is that *finally* we're going to have some serious looks at alternative energy, more fuel efficient vehicles, maybe even nuclear power will make a comeback (one can only hope). What really bugs me is the attitude. For heaven's sake people get off your high horse and give a crap about what's going on in the world. </rant> > Perhaps my personal world is too small, but I can't see any irrefutable > reason why average americans *can't* save money, be more prudent where > they spend what they earn, and stay out of debt. Well guess what, a lot of people *can't* save money because as fast as they put it in inflation just eats it up. This is especially true of seniors who have spent their lives saving up for retirement and now a few years into retirement they find what they thought was a decent pension is now not worth enough anymore to support them. But mark my words, with inflation out of control as it is, it won't be long before plenty more people will *not* be able to save. Food storage is probably the only safe bet now. And perhaps some guns to keep the looters at bay. (note: I'm not talking next month here or even next year, but it's coming, unless we collectivy stand up and do something about it) Von Fugal
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