Where is the US economy headed?

But that is circumvented by big money who contribute to their representatives; money talks in Washington and in local politics.

teenyboone wrote:

cicerone imposter wrote:

Another reason I posted the above article is that our ZIP code has shown an increase in sales by 18%, the only one in Santa Clara County for the last reporting period (last May vs this May). Many are showing sales decreases as much as 65%. The overall bad news is that our county had 213% increase in defaults, 542% increase in forclosure sales, and 546% increase in sales value.

CI,
I'm just thankful! Nothing has gone right since Nov. 2000! I'm not in the best of health, but I'm thankful, as hell! Now, on to November, unless, we get an October surprise! :wink:

In politics, almost anything is possible. I think most Americans are disgusted with the current administration and their handling of our economy - even republicans (they're not all wealthy like some on a2k who continued to tell us our economy is just fine), and many will be voting for Obama.

The average food-stamp recipient in Chicago receives $369/month to "supplement" their income.

And...still they want more.

The average food-stamp recipient in Chicago receives $369/month to "supplement" their income.

And...still they want more.

Miller wrote:

The average food-stamp recipient in Chicago receives $369/month to "supplement" their income.

And...still they want more.

That translates to $12.30/day. If spent wisely, that can buy enough food for one.

in many areas of the city supermarkets pulled out decades ago...

finding a car and driving to another part of the city.

cicerone imposter wrote:

Miller wrote:

The average food-stamp recipient in Chicago receives $369/month to "supplement" their income.

And...still they want more.

That translates to $12.30/day. If spent wisely, that can buy enough food for one.

Anyone will some intelligence can make do on $25/week. Why should those on welfare be receiving more? Don't they know how to cook?

$25/week means peanut butter sandwiches every day/7days/week, but you still have to watch what kind of bread you buy.

Why were all the customers shown at "One-Stop" in Chicago, spending their food stamps, obese?

Maybe these folks are overfed... Could be these folks don't really need food-stamps...

Miller wrote:

Why were all the customers shown at "One-Stop" in Chicago, spending their food stamps, obese?

Maybe these folks are overfed... Could be these folks don't really need food-stamps...

Because the alternative to the torture of finding a supermarket and getting what healthy cheap food is to be found is to go to fast food places and order the heart attack fare that makes up the dollar menus. which is what they do.

hawkeye10 wrote:

Miller wrote:

Why were all the customers shown at "One-Stop" in Chicago, spending their food stamps, obese?

Maybe these folks are overfed... Could be these folks don't really need food-stamps...

Because the alternative to the torture of finding a supermarket and getting what healthy cheap food is to be found is to go to fast food places and order the heart attack fare that makes up the dollar menus. which is what they do.

So, are you a "ghetto" dweller?

teenyboone wrote:

hawkeye10 wrote:

Miller wrote:

Why were all the customers shown at "One-Stop" in Chicago, spending their food stamps, obese?

Maybe these folks are overfed... Could be these folks don't really need food-stamps...

Because the alternative to the torture of finding a supermarket and getting what healthy cheap food is to be found is to go to fast food places and order the heart attack fare that makes up the dollar menus. which is what they do.

So, are you a "ghetto" dweller?

No, I am however well educated so I know how other people live.

hawkeye10 wrote:

teenyboone wrote:

hawkeye10 wrote:

Miller wrote:

Why were all the customers shown at "One-Stop" in Chicago, spending their food stamps, obese?

Maybe these folks are overfed... Could be these folks don't really need food-stamps...

Because the alternative to the torture of finding a supermarket and getting what healthy cheap food is to be found is to go to fast food places and order the heart attack fare that makes up the dollar menus. which is what they do.

So, are you a "ghetto" dweller?

No, I am however well educated so I know how other people live.

But are you in Chicago? I have no idea how one lives there and this seems to be the subject!
:wink:

teenyboone wrote:

hawkeye10 wrote:

teenyboone wrote:

hawkeye10 wrote:

Miller wrote:

Why were all the customers shown at "One-Stop" in Chicago, spending their food stamps, obese?

Maybe these folks are overfed... Could be these folks don't really need food-stamps...

Because the alternative to the torture of finding a supermarket and getting what healthy cheap food is to be found is to go to fast food places and order the heart attack fare that makes up the dollar menus. which is what they do.

So, are you a "ghetto" dweller?

No, I am however well educated so I know how other people live.

But are you in Chicago? I have no idea how one lives there and this seems to be the subject!/quote]

It does not matter how I know what I know, what matters is if I am right or wrong. But to answer your question I grew up in Rockford, and spent a lot of my free time exploring chicago. Over the years I have worked with/been friends with five people who grew up on the south side, most of them in the projects. We talk, I learn.

I can't say, can I? You seem to know all of the answers but I did know several engineers, I worked with from the Chicago area, educated in Catholic schools like myself, very well educated, knew OF but not FROM, the ghetto!

Brilliant scholars! You seem to give the impression, that Black folks aren't all that smart, when it comes to budgeting YOUR tax dollar, huh? I just beg to differ and that you presented the usual stereotype; one of them! A "look at them", scenario! How dare you!