Originally posted by Cupocity303
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I honestly wished that was the case ... "That nothing of significance will happen in your life" Ten to fifteen years ago, that quote would have applied to many, but not today.
This recession and its root cause, exacerbated by the decisions made since by Govt., have angered a lot of the common folks to the point that they are taking to the streets in protest. This isn't random, this is cause and effect, live and in color.
The US govt. have bailed out Corporations and bankers to the tune of $9,000,000,000,000 Trillion dollars** of TAXPAYER money. While at the same time denying even the simplest aid to average Americans. The Govt. is building up Iraq and Afghanistan infrastructure and sending billions to foreign countries while American citizens are going hungry in the streets.
**How Taxes Are Used
Federal Income Tax: Federal income taxes pay for things like national defense, social programs, law enforcement and interest on the national debt.
State Income Tax: State and local income tax revenues are used for public education, police and fire protection, schools and roads.
FICA: (also known as Social Security tax) provides benefits for retired workers, people with disabilities and their dependents.
Medicare: Medicare helps workers, retired workers and their spouses to pay for medical care when they are 65 years of age and older.
The US Govt. are running a National debt of 15,000,000,000,000 that almost exceeds the National GDP. There is no more money for public services, no more money to squander, no more money to fight wars and no more money to even pay out social security benefits. The Govt. has to borrow money to pay out benefits to senior citizens.
This country cannot continue at this rate of mismanagement.
And I believe Govt. officials are more aware of things to come than many who blindly watch the **** happen right before their eyes. This is live and in living color and many are brushing off the signs right in front of them. Look at the TYPE and nature of bills being passed recently in the US. These bills are geared toward controlling upheavals, discontent and protests under the guise of "Fighting Terror".
Its true, some people are just paranoid by nature and then again, paranoia can also be attributed to a heightened awareness.
Like I stated, 10 - 15 years ago "Nothing of significance" Today, we've going to have a front row seat witnessing all kinds of ****ty events.
Now I'm going to get pre-occupied long enough to root for Peterson to whip some azz in D.C.
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