I’m starting to regret choosing to live far away from work.
The U.S economy could collapse in a massive way if gas hits $9 (realistic at this point either because of the market or a socialist government)
Are you all going to move away from the suburbs?
Or stop buying non-seasonal produce and imported goods?
Sounds like habits are about to change.
That’s ok though.
What made the ‘greatest generation’ so great, was it’s misfortune:
They went through a depression, and it gave them values.
The better your standard of living, the more things you take for granted.
Then you get flaccid and your society rots.
What made the ‘greatest generation’ so great, was it’s misfortune:
They went through a depression, and it gave them values.
Oddly, they weren’t able to pass those values on to their children.
Yeah, and right after the depression, they bought new homes for 2500 bucks, and remember my Dad saying, gimme a bucks worth of regular...They had a secure economy, most held the same jobs for 25 years, and heath benefits were considered no big deal or luxury...Most Moms NEVER had to work and could actually stay home and raise a family. Most Moms working now are doing so just to pay the heavy tax burden.
What the total cost of my parents first NEW home was... Are just about what people today are paying MONTHLY.
Misfortune my butt. Back then and right after the depression the U.S. was the land of opportunity, and affording things like basic health insurance, gas and a mortgages was not a daily punitive experience. It was actually a country that spoke one language and was united for the most part.
I'd trade the 40s, 50s and 60s to this any day.