I hear ya. There are many of us out here that didn't have good father's.
Oregon has been killing it in recruiting
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My family does the same with our zero based budget for all categories in an excel spreadsheet. Goes back more than a decade. Have seen some uptick in costs in different areas.
Exactly. Him saying his insurance only increased 9%.... there's no way unless he made changes (switched carriers, increased deductibles, dropped coverage, changed vehicles, etc). That's not being honest about how much his insurance really increased.
AND even if it did go up only 9% without making any changes, did it already go up 15%+ the prior renewal?
My insurance rates only went up 5% this recent renewal. The problem is it went up 18% the term before, haha. I'd be skewing the narrative if I said my rates only went up 5%, therefore inflation isn't that bad.
Dude - why would I lie about insurance costs? It’s 9% in one year not since 2020. I didn’t change anything in the last year I’ve stated MULTIPLE TIMES.
Again for the upteenth time - this whole conversation started with YEAR OVER YEAR numbers. It’s not dishonest or disingenuous when that is the data set we are talking about.
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That’s how the narrative works. It’s why they stopped measuring inflation as a two year spread. 23% vs 5%. The number in your example is the same but 5% fools everyone
Haha, relax. I don't read the entire thread and then go back to question your comment.
I quote responded you right after I read your comment.
Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone else be so specific in narrowing inflation down to just YoY. Seems like a very silly way to try and have an honest conversation about inflation, regardless of what side you're on.
Trump and Vance need to shut up about deporting anybody. That isn’t gonna happen. I do want the border secure and I want to know who’s here and who needs to be in jail.
That might be the only thing that wins the election for them.
It aint happening. Native born men (for the most part) are NOT doing the heavy lifting in roofing, framing, landscaping and meatpacking.
There are plenty of poor Americans, but they apparently arent poor enough.
You may be correct, but how the economy isn't the biggest issue is beyond me. Trump should roll on that alone.
It plays well and I dont have strong feelings on it one way or another, but it is going to be damn near impossible. You could make some go back voluntarily.
I guess Id like to see an accurate unbiased study on the issue. Certainly immigrants cost us a lot in terms of social services used., but they are paying a bunch of taxes too. Is it a wash? I’m happy that our immigrants like this country and for the most part want to integrate. Those trash rats they have in England and Germany are a nightmare. Trying to set up their own form of governance and are major welfare queens. 55% of Syrians are on benefits in Germany compared to 5% of native born. That math doesn’t math.
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I believe the benefits you are seeing is the majority of people coming thru the southern border are hispanic and have a strong work ethic. Comparing them to the what is going on in Europe, especially England and France is more like what is going on in Minnesota and Michigan.
I am a fan of native porn. FWIW, nothing like a good Pocahontas hummer to start the day.
There was a crazy story out of Michigan yesterday where the entire city council was Muslim. They were gaming the system big time. They knew where all of their people lived and went around door-to-door demanding their absentee ballots. This is how you're gonna vote. That’s one way to secure elections.
Not to be a smart ass, but its the economy stupid, as someone once said.
All they have to ask is if you're better off than you were 4 years ago, and i believe a huge majority will say NO.
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