That is awful, and it’s why we need Medicare for all.
40% of Americans couldn’t cover a $1,000 unexpected expenditure. That’s not just an economic disadvantage; it’s a source of chronic tension & anxiety. If our political establishment wants to help with the mental health crisis it might start by not leaving so many in such despair.
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...and UBI, and free tuition, and fair fax rates. Economic justice isn’t some far left socialist conspiracy. It’s simply a way to embody the idea that “God gave all men the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
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The political establishment put them in that predicament?
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A massive transfer of wealth has occurred over the last 40 years (through tax cuts for the richest and corporate subsidies, mainly), creating the largest income inequality in almost 100 yrs. 1% controls more money than the bottom 90%. So the answer to your question is yes!
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Welcome to our lives and I bet if we really study that 40% statistic we could find some research showing larger percentages with different samples and analysis. Anyhoo most of us are one paycheck from the streets.
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Having $400 saved would be amazing! But working 2 jobs, working through school and supporting the family like most of us, well over 40% is the truth of this “amazing” economy. Of course unemployment is low we all work 2 or more damn jobs!
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Exactly...and what happens if that same 40% gets this caronavirus and has to be out 2-4 weeks without pay.
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The richest nation on earth has far too many people living a paycheck away from being in a desperate situation.
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Universal Basic Income. SAY IT LOUDER
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You’re correct, $1,000 extra for the poorest, maybe comes to them once a year, maybe a income tax return. That’s when the poor get tires, shoes, jackets, whatever they can squeeze out of the tax return money, if they receive any. Such stress just for day to day survival. So sad.
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You hit the nail on the head. I often think about just ending it all, in despair. But have to be strong for my children... It's tough.
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