Economic Recovery in America

[Eddie Teach]

Phone/internet/tv aren't all that expensive.

[derspiess]

Obamaphone!!!!

[fhdz]

Nobody likes my New Dealish public art contest

[Phillip V]

Millions of poor families (assuming two parent household) would not be able to survive on one paycheck.

However, the millions of upper and even middle class families (with two working parents) can survive on one paycheck. But I doubt they would be able to stomach the resulting drop in luxuries and personal/professional "self-worth".

I'm sorry that a person feels a need to leave the house and do something beyond changing diapers and cleaning up baby puke in order to feel a bit of "self-worth".

See, it's this kind of ignorant attitude that causes the stigma against people who do not want to work full-time; that there is no "worth" in self, home, or community. There are plenty of projects and activities when "not working", such as music, art, reading, writing, local theatre, community events, volunteering, visiting friends/neighbors, church, managing assets/investments, homeschooling, mentoring, tutoring, meditation, gaming, gardening/farming, etc.

If you want to "prove your ambition", you can easily turn home/community commitment later into a family business, local political office, or leadership in a non-profit organization.

[merithyn]

Phone/internet/tv aren't all that expensive.

Bullshit.

My combined cell phone/internet/cable bill tops $500.

That's what happens when you've got five smartphone lines on your cellphone bill.

[Neil]

Phone/internet/tv aren't all that expensive.

Bullshit.

My combined cell phone/internet/cable bill tops $500.

That's what happens when you've got five smartphone lines on your cellphone bill.

So it's the luxury spending that's doing you in?

[mongers]

Phone/internet/tv aren't all that expensive.

Bullshit.

My combined cell phone/internet/cable bill tops $500.

That's what happens when you've got five smartphone lines on your cellphone bill.

Tell me that's per year and not monthly ?

And yes tv/internet is relatively cheap, it's energy costs whether heating or transport that really clobber poor households.

[garbon]

Phone/internet/tv aren't all that expensive.

Bullshit.

My combined cell phone/internet/cable bill tops $500.

That's what happens when you've got five smartphone lines on your cellphone bill.

So it's the luxury spending that's doing you in?

Exactly.

[Razgovory]

Of course, another option is to incentivize one parent staying home (gender irrelevant). Right now, there's no way that millions of families will be able to survive on one paycheck without some assistance.

Make it worthwhile - and possible - for a family to live with only one paycheck, if this is the issue. Again, which gender is irrelevant.

Millions of poor families (assuming two parent household) would not be able to survive on one paycheck.

However, the millions of upper and even middle class families (with two working parents) can survive on one paycheck. But I doubt they would be able to stomach the resulting drop in luxuries and personal/professional "self-worth".

I grew up in a middle class family with only one parent working. We hardly were "wanting."

Is this the John McCain definition of Middle Class?

[Caliga]

I interviewed two guys back in the day who were political refugees from Cuba.

I wish.   These dudes were smarter and nerdier.  Interestingly one was named Vladimir and the other Yuri.  I guess I can see why Russian first names might have been popular in Cuba back in the day. 

[Admiral Yi]

Russian names are popular throughout Latin America.  E.g. Vladimir Guerrero.

[Eddie Teach]

Phone/internet/tv aren't all that expensive.

Bullshit.

My combined cell phone/internet/cable bill tops $500.

That's what happens when you've got five smartphone lines on your cellphone bill.

So get rid of the smartphones and maybe a few channels, save $400/mo.

[Caliga]

I like Mexicans and I want more of them here.  Here's why:

1. I like tacos
2. I like low cost roofing and gardening
3.  Mexican chicks can be quite HOTT
4.  Hybrid vigor (see 3)

I am not convinced. We need pictures.

Not sure if serious....

[derspiess]

Nowhere close to Sofia Vergara.  South America ftw.

[Ed Anger]

I have a standing order for Jessica Alba. Thanks.