Living Large, by Drew Carey and Reason.tv

Drew Carey and Reason.tv examine the plight of the American middle class.

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[ptrix]

the reason why people consume at the rate they do is because of the easy availability of credit cards. the gardner with the boat and hummer can use his CC, own the expensive stuff NOW, and only have to worry about making minimum payments on his balance for the rest of his natural life. We are living in a time where having possession of something does NOT necessarily mean that one has full ownership of it.

[seanpennsuxdictators]

@edisfoamy Right. That's a good one you little cultist freak.

[LigerSupremacy]

@ptrix

Exactly. People are struggling today because they over-spend on things they don't need/can't afford without going into debt. Everyone just has to have an iphone, ipad or BMW/Benz. If people lived within their means they might not have everything they want but they wouldn't be stressing or complaining about being in debt. America's real problem is excessive consumerism.

[seanpennsuxdictators]

@nurb101 You're a sick fuck worshiping your black Hitler.

[nurb101]

@seanpennsuxdictators

At least he exists

[seanpennsuxdictators]

@nurb101 Aw, maybe your messiah Obobo will kiss your boo boo.

[Benschachar]

@nurb101

Why?

This is a big problem with leftists: pseudomarxist B.S. they have zero perspective on.

Tell me, do you understand the risk/reward paradigm at all? If the lower and middle class real income rose 5% but the upper class income rose 25-30% why exactly is there a problem? Please try to answer these questions without resorting to assumptions about the rich like "they hoard money".

Another thing, the top 10% pay 89% of taxes. Don't you think that's a little unfair?

[Benschachar]

@ptrix

I think you are correct to an extent but ultimately

I think you are ignoring the central thesis and the evidence in the video.

The costs of everyday items on average has declined precipitously due to factors like mass production and engineering advances.

[nurb101]

@seanpennsuxdictators

So you ARE christian. Perfect example of why I gave up the faith. I still forgive you.

[seanpennsuxdictators]

@nurb101 No, get it right you stupid fuck. You far left fucking freaks are the extremists who carry pictures of Chairman Mao. You're the fucks who are totally out to lunch and out of touch with all sanity you stupid Gomer Pyle fuck.