If prices now were the same as in 1956: The average house $6000. A new car $2500. Gas $.27 a gal. $.50 to see a movie. And typical in-state college tuition $300 per semester. Should we have stayed on the gold standard so prices would still be the same?
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WhereIsAmerica? ~PWCM~JLA 2011/08/07 14:13:50YES [explain why you think so].
+4At least we would be better off if we had been living within our means, our debt will be our undoing.
In 1969 I bought a ford brand new... for $2500. So what gives with the weirdy info?
In 1956, gas was about $.27 per gallon. Today, that would be $2.14. What a bargain huh? Think of how much that $3.75 goes for taxes.
Gold was held at $35.00. Today, that would be $277.00. Why? There is only one reason gold is over $1500.00. Can you say "Overspending by government"?
Every time I hear these wags talking about keeping spending under control, I just say to myself, "it will never happen as long as the government has no constraint."
Spending will never be controlled until we have a balanced budget amendment and term limits.
Blaming us for Toxic Wast from Malaysia?? Go figure.
Nike Goes where they get the most worker for their dollar, as would you if you were in business. And In many countries the 60 Hour week is the norm. Other countries are not as spoiled as we are.
Mal Practice insurance is definately high for doctors. Mainly because of Frivilous lawsuits that the Companies must settle as it is cheaper to settle than go through a trial except in the largest cases.
My wife's heart doctor was sued for $35,000 because the patient ended up with a small scar on the inside of her crotch after Angioplasty ( as did my wife). She claimed that it showed when she wore her bathing suit, and caused her great mental stress because she swam at a public pool 2-3 times a week. They settled out of Court.
And every time someone tries to get Tort Reform in the Malpractice industry, and it has been tried in congress numerous times. It is shot down as Lawyers Lobby's make a fortune from it. Tort reform would save everyone money. Doctors, Malpractice Companies, and that would trickle down to patient costs as well.
Making a profit, is not Greed. One goes into business to make a profit. ...
Blaming us for Toxic Wast from Malaysia?? Go figure.
Nike Goes where they get the most worker for their dollar, as would you if you were in business. And In many countries the 60 Hour week is the norm. Other countries are not as spoiled as we are.
Mal Practice insurance is definately high for doctors. Mainly because of Frivilous lawsuits that the Companies must settle as it is cheaper to settle than go through a trial except in the largest cases.
My wife's heart doctor was sued for $35,000 because the patient ended up with a small scar on the inside of her crotch after Angioplasty ( as did my wife). She claimed that it showed when she wore her bathing suit, and caused her great mental stress because she swam at a public pool 2-3 times a week. They settled out of Court.
And every time someone tries to get Tort Reform in the Malpractice industry, and it has been tried in congress numerous times. It is shot down as Lawyers Lobby's make a fortune from it. Tort reform would save everyone money. Doctors, Malpractice Companies, and that would trickle down to patient costs as well.
Making a profit, is not Greed. One goes into business to make a profit. And one expects to make a bigger profit by conducting business properly, and working hard.
Greed is actually what you indicate you feel. Those that get educated, work hard, and then make big money from it should be willing to give it to those that are less fortunate. It's called Socialism.
Rhetorical Question for you.
Lets suppose that you have $10,000 in the Bank, and the the bank passes a new rule that anybody that has $10,000 or more in the bank will have their money divided equally among those with less thatn $10,000 in the bank. Would you feel that to be right?
Thats what Socialism is "Redistribution of wealth". Take from those that have, and give it to those that have not. And soon the Haves wise up, and join the ranks of the have nots, till there are no haves left and the system crashes.
Do you want a Chrome fish sandwich.? What about Nike if your going to make an ass out of yourself publicly at least research all I said. I'm not trying to be a hero. Just providing some of the greediest bastards I thought of at the top of my head without involving Obuma and the congressional crooks.
And you need to get real. Why is GE moving their X-ray entity to china? Why is GM moving to China? Why is Caddilac being moved to Mexico? Greed? Nope! easier to make a profit when you have lower Corporate Taxes to pay, and can get people to work for reasonable wages.
If you were ever in business, you open it with the intent to make a profit. And when you cannot make a profit where you are at, you either move to a better location, or just shut down. In todays dollars actually a Millionaire is worth about $450,000 or less as the dollar drops on the Forex.
As to the insurance Business, you need to do research. Insurance companies rank at about #88 on the list by profit margin. Poor investment as they have to, by law, maintain a residual based on the number of policies they write. My Insurance Investment pays about $165 per year in dividends.
And why did you not answer my Rhetorical Question? That could be done in just a couple of words.
You sound to me like a bitter person, with no clue as th the real world. I got an education, worked hard, and enjoy my life. Note the Worked hard part. thats the key to success and happiness.
Our government bureaucracies have put too many road blocks up for start up companies, and the companies that are still here struggle to keep up with the red tape. And how does our government handle any new problem? Write more rules!
First went down when I got involved with Machinist union. After the second contract to avoid a strike, my workers were making $25 an hour plus full benes, and after all the dust settled, my wife and I were making about $5.00 per hour. So I shut that down and dumped 6 guys on unemployment.
Second was just the 2 of us building websites, so we made out a lot better. But with all the taxes, fees etc, it was a big hit by government at all levels.
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