"Poverty rates" are bounds defined by Communist politicians. They don't take into account things that actually make the standard of living better, like the price level.

Sure. It's all a global conspiracy of the communists politicians and researchers.

Ow.. and the earth is flat. Where is Card when you need him...

This post was edited by Knaapie on Jun 17 2017 11:12am

I can't speak for the rest of the world, but America is way better off now than we were 20 years ago. There might be a small subset of the population who aren't doing as well (and we need to address that) but for the most part, we're better off.

lately people have forgotten what kindness is, spreading alot of hate in the name of an ideology that means nothing to them so they can not be so afraid of the things they refuse to comprehend

but overall, we have gotten better

And you fight by electing Trump? What exactly do you think he's going to do to help your cause?

WHAHAHA.. I missed that one.

The guy that fires Comney because he doesn't like what he said in the media.

Yes the restricted freedom of speech and censorship in the US is infuriating. I would fight as well, for freedom !!

I mean, to explain my previous post: if Trump implements protectionism, prices of everything will go through the roof in the USA, while wages will likely stay the same.

That man is a huge threat towards the American economy. I do not understand how his voters do not know this.

This post was edited by Leevee on Jun 18 2017 02:04am

Well.. From what I see it seems pretty easy: Make ppl distrust media and science, put everything critical on death ears and overload with propaganda.
One large disinformation campaign zombifying your citizens.

are you able to comprehend the difference between "having NO job" and "having a job"? "having NO wage" and "having a wage"?

if you CAN comprehend that, then let it sink in for a bit, before you ask the next question.

If a corporation can get away with not hiring you, they are not going to hire you, if they can automate a process and fire you to save a few bucks here and there they will do so.
Do you know the different between violent uprisings causing the deaths of many, many wealthy people and relative peace?
Welfare is the difference.
Also the distinction between having a job and not is a moot point if you can not survive on the wages that job pays.

This post was edited by Plaguefear on Jun 18 2017 02:18am