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Title: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 09, 2022, 12:41:09 PM
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 09, 2022, 01:32:16 PM
My monthly electric bill went from a reliable 240-ish a month to close to 500 a month and nothing different happened in my house.



 We do it. But we cry about it.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 09, 2022, 01:48:51 PM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458142 time=1654792869 user_id=3214
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98

It's very difficult making ends meet Biggie.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 09, 2022, 02:05:57 PM
Quote from: Fashionista post_id=458193 time=1654796931 user_id=3254
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458142 time=1654792869 user_id=3214
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98

It's very difficult making ends meet Biggie.


A sacrifice we must make.  For the environments





Meanwhile. We live on a sphere and other countries with less concern for the environment are doing the drilling





Libs.  I swear
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 09, 2022, 02:33:16 PM
And corps are getting perks and discounts while ordinary people suffer.



 And many of the latte leftists figure they can afford it so fuck it.  I dont know how people can be like that. I really dont.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 09, 2022, 02:36:33 PM
Quote from: Dove post_id=458217 time=1654799596 user_id=3266
And corps are getting perks and discounts while ordinary people suffer.



 And many of the latte leftists figure they can afford it so fuck it.  I dont know how people can be like that. I really dont.


Now -- riddle me this



Based on the fact that Amazon for instance has tripled the price of their streaming rentals... cause, you know, you cannot use Solar to stream movies n stuff



Tell the class, based on the prices you see around you WHY someone like Jeff Bezos would donate MILLIONS to the campaign of a candidate claiming he's going to raise taxes on HIM from 15% to 28%



I know libtards cannot math -- but you can... or would you rather me start a fresh topic for those fucking failures?
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 09, 2022, 02:42:12 PM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458219 time=1654799793 user_id=3214
Quote from: Dove post_id=458217 time=1654799596 user_id=3266
And corps are getting perks and discounts while ordinary people suffer.



 And many of the latte leftists figure they can afford it so fuck it.  I dont know how people can be like that. I really dont.


Now -- riddle me this



Based on the fact that Amazon for instance has tripled the price of their streaming rentals... cause, you know, you cannot use Solar to stream movies n stuff



Tell the class, based on the prices you see around you WHY someone like Jeff Bezos would donate MILLIONS to the campaign of a candidate claiming he's going to raise taxes on HIM from 15% to 28%



I know libtards cannot math -- but you can... or would you rather me start a fresh topic for those fucking failures?


 You think they would think about how none of these wealthy people who have aligned with them are not donating towards these causes but eh.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 09, 2022, 02:46:17 PM
Quote from: Dove post_id=458223 time=1654800132 user_id=3266
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458219 time=1654799793 user_id=3214




Now -- riddle me this



Based on the fact that Amazon for instance has tripled the price of their streaming rentals... cause, you know, you cannot use Solar to stream movies n stuff



Tell the class, based on the prices you see around you WHY someone like Jeff Bezos would donate MILLIONS to the campaign of a candidate claiming he's going to raise taxes on HIM from 15% to 28%



I know libtards cannot math -- but you can... or would you rather me start a fresh topic for those fucking failures?


 You think they would think about how none of these wealthy people who have aligned with them are not donating towards these causes but eh.


exactly



the very fact alone that the rich and elite are pushing BIden is cause enough for me to look at the other guy



but then again I'm far more intelligent than any gimp capable of voting democrat in the first place
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 09, 2022, 02:54:40 PM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458227 time=1654800377 user_id=3214
Quote from: Dove post_id=458223 time=1654800132 user_id=3266




 You think they would think about how none of these wealthy people who have aligned with them are not donating towards these causes but eh.


exactly



the very fact alone that the rich and elite are pushing BIden is cause enough for me to look at the other guy



but then again I'm far more intelligent than any gimp capable of voting democrat in the first place


 When all the corporate media, politicians and activists are all slamming a guy, saying things demonstrably untrue....twisting things and working hard to push hate and division......youd want to look at that, right?



 I used to vote Democrat.  They say good things....or used to. Now they just speak death and division.



 American people should be on the same page as far as wanting what's good for the people. That's really not a thing anymore.  Its been made culturally cool and a virtuous thing to hate other Americans.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 09, 2022, 02:57:06 PM
Quote from: Dove post_id=458232 time=1654800880 user_id=3266
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458227 time=1654800377 user_id=3214




exactly



the very fact alone that the rich and elite are pushing BIden is cause enough for me to look at the other guy



but then again I'm far more intelligent than any gimp capable of voting democrat in the first place


 When all the corporate media, politicians and activists are all slamming a guy, saying things demonstrably untrue....twisting things and working hard to push hate and division......youd want to look at that, right?



 I used to vote Democrat.  They say good things....or used to. Now they just speak death and division.



 American people should be on the same page as far as wanting what's good for the people. That's really not a thing anymore.  Its been made culturally cool and a virtuous thing to hate other Americans.


I love it when libtards drone on and on about Trump's grandiose racism



then you ask them to provide a single example



and they go deaf blind and dumb and suddenly don't feel like wasting their time on you



yeah, I seen that dog and pony show before
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 09, 2022, 08:11:17 PM
Quote from: Dove post_id=458217 time=1654799596 user_id=3266
And corps are getting perks and discounts while ordinary people suffer.



 And many of the latte leftists figure they can afford it so fuck it.  I dont know how people can be like that. I really dont.

Jesus H, I hate them.



Running a mixed farm, my biggest expenxe is fuel. We have an extreme prog pm who recently raised the carbon tax while folks in this country can't afford to drive or eat or heat their homes. Progs are scum.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 09, 2022, 09:17:47 PM
Quote from: Herman post_id=458302 time=1654819877 user_id=1689
Quote from: Dove post_id=458217 time=1654799596 user_id=3266
And corps are getting perks and discounts while ordinary people suffer.



 And many of the latte leftists figure they can afford it so fuck it.  I dont know how people can be like that. I really dont.

Jesus H, I hate them.



Running a mixed farm, my biggest expenxe is fuel. We have an extreme prog pm who recently raised the carbon tax while folks in this country can't afford to drive or eat or heat their homes. Progs are scum.


 Indeed.



 I dont have much hope, either. I just focus on making sure my family is good.



 I wont even use public schools anymore....they are total ideological trash.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Thiel on June 09, 2022, 09:22:52 PM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458142 time=1654792869 user_id=3214
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98

I am a business owner, and despite rising costs eating into my bottom line, I still get by. It's people with dependents that are really feeling the pain. And it's all the result of bad policy.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 09, 2022, 09:37:55 PM
Quote from: Thiel post_id=458328 time=1654824172 user_id=1688
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458142 time=1654792869 user_id=3214
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98

I am a business owner, and despite rising costs eating into my bottom line, I still get by. It's people with dependents that are really feeling the pain. And it's all the result of bad policy.


It is most defintely due to bad policy. Which started Jan 20th 2021 and we've been headed off a cliff ever since



but scumbag vermin leftists will say it's ANYTHING else but bad policy because they don't posses a shred of fucking decency whatsoever
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Thiel on June 09, 2022, 09:42:46 PM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458338 time=1654825075 user_id=3214
Quote from: Thiel post_id=458328 time=1654824172 user_id=1688


I am a business owner, and despite rising costs eating into my bottom line, I still get by. It's people with dependents that are really feeling the pain. And it's all the result of bad policy.


It is most defintely due to bad policy. Which started Jan 20th 2021 and we've been headed off a cliff ever since



but scumbag vermin leftists will say it's ANYTHING else but bad policy because they don't posses a shred of fucking decency whatsoever

We've had seven years of a pm blaming the very competent leadership of the former Conservative pm for their own failures.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Oerdin on June 10, 2022, 12:54:02 AM
It has been a painful two months for investors at the stock market.  A lot of regular folks are watching 401ks and other retirement accounts take a beating.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Oliver Clotheshoffe on June 10, 2022, 01:22:53 AM
Six dollar gas, 1800 a month rent, prices up on everything... kids starting out haven't got a chance.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 10, 2022, 03:00:21 AM
Quote from: "Oliver Clotheshoffe" post_id=458418 time=1654838573 user_id=3349
Six dollar gas, 1800 a month rent, prices up on everything... kids starting out haven't got a chance.


 I'm actually encouraging mine to stay home and save their money as long as possible. I'll continue supporting them. They are already more responsible than some adults our there.  They are pretty relieved about that.



 I'm doing what I said i would never do. But I've had a huge change of heart.



 Until the industrial revolution....families stayed together like clans.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 10, 2022, 07:33:34 AM
Quote from: Oerdin post_id=458416 time=1654836842 user_id=3374
It has been a painful two months for investors at the stock market.  A lot of regular folks are watching 401ks and other retirement accounts take a beating.

I've got ten years until I retire..



I feel bad for people retiring soon.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 10, 2022, 07:46:30 AM
Quote from: Oerdin post_id=458416 time=1654836842 user_id=3374
It has been a painful two months for investors at the stock market.  A lot of regular folks are watching 401ks and other retirement accounts take a beating.

Amd it will be a while yet before markets stabilize.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: deport_liberals on June 10, 2022, 08:01:12 AM
Hey look on the bright side, tranny admirals and a lactating transportation secretary.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 10, 2022, 08:17:02 AM
Quote from: deport_liberals post_id=458446 time=1654862472 user_id=3305
Hey look on the bright side, tranny admirals and a lactating transportation secretary.


 I like how it's called the most "diverse" administration as if that's what matters.



 And as if they it's even. They are all very well off people who went to pricey universities. There is no real diversity. Just checked racial and sex boxes with an autogynophiliac.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 11, 2022, 10:34:38 AM
Quote from: Dove post_id=458460 time=1654863422 user_id=3266
Quote from: deport_liberals post_id=458446 time=1654862472 user_id=3305
Hey look on the bright side, tranny admirals and a lactating transportation secretary.


 I like how it's called the most "diverse" administration as if that's what matters.



 And as if they it's even. They are all very well off people who went to pricey universities. There is no real diversity. Just checked racial and sex boxes with an autogynophiliac.

They all come from well off out of touch prog families. That is the opposite of diversity.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Frood on June 11, 2022, 09:20:39 PM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458233 time=1654801026 user_id=3214
Quote from: Dove post_id=458232 time=1654800880 user_id=3266




 When all the corporate media, politicians and activists are all slamming a guy, saying things demonstrably untrue....twisting things and working hard to push hate and division......youd want to look at that, right?



 I used to vote Democrat.  They say good things....or used to. Now they just speak death and division.



 American people should be on the same page as far as wanting what's good for the people. That's really not a thing anymore.  Its been made culturally cool and a virtuous thing to hate other Americans.


I love it when libtards drone on and on about Trump's grandiose racism



then you ask them to provide a single example



and they go deaf blind and dumb and suddenly don't feel like wasting their time on you



yeah, I seen that dog and pony show before


When I was a pre-teen my dad would come home from work at the Atlantic City casino they were building, crack a bottle or two of Blue Nun, and rant/talk anyone's ear off about how many African American, Latino, and women from the Trump constituency he met with through the day. It just wasn't the status quo back then.... you'd get the odd minority here or there, but in Trump's org they were very progressive.



Whenever I tell that story to anyone, I get looked upon as a liar or braggart or worse.... but it's not my story and it's true.



He was only in his 40's at the time but everybody called him "the old man"...
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Gaon on June 11, 2022, 10:47:09 PM
We want to move to a bigger place, but rents are so high we have to stay where we are.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 08:09:30 AM
Here's the outlook. Sorry Mr Biden, the inflation crisis you created is not "transitional."



USDA Releases Official Forecast for Food Prices—Here's What to Expect



The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its 2022 Food Price Outlook, giving Americans insight into how much food prices are expected to rise this year.



"All food prices are now predicted to increase between 6.5 and 7.5 percent," the outlook said.



The cost of takeout food and restaurant meals are expected to rise between 6 and 7 percent, while at-home food will jump between 7 and 8 percent, it added.



The report summarizes the USDA's May 2022 forecasts, including the April 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers.



According to the agriculture department, significant increases in April followed similarly large changes in January through March.



The impacts of the conflict in Ukraine and the recent increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve are expected to put pressure on food prices, and these situations will be "closely monitored," the USDA added.



The department projects food price increases will remain above the increases in 2020 and 2021 and will increase 7 to 8 percent in 2022 to exceed historical averages and the inflation rate in 2021.



"An ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has reduced the U.S. egg-layer flock and drove a 10.3 percent increase in retail egg prices in April 2022," the report said.



"Retail poultry prices have been high, with historically low stocks of frozen chicken."



The outlook noted the avian influenza outbreak has also caused poultry prices to increase. Over 38 million birds have been affected, and euthanized, since the bird flu began in January.



The department expects poultry prices will jump up to 9.5 percent in the months ahead, egg prices by up to 20.5 percent, and fish and seafood between 7 percent and 8 percent respectively.



U.S. shortage of infant formula

Shelves for baby and toddler formula are partially empty, as the quantity a shopper can buy is limited amid continuing U.S. shortages, at a grocery store in Medford, Mass., on May 17, 2022. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

Dairy products are in line to increase by 7 percent to 8 percent because of increased consumption in 2022.



Similarly, fats and oil prices may increase up to 11 percent; fresh fruit prices between 8.5 percent and 9.5 percent; cereal, bakery products, and nonalcoholic beverage prices up to 8 percent; and other food prices between 7.5 percent and 8.5 percent in 2022, the USDA predicts.



The American Egg Board, meanwhile, said avian flu has affected roughly 5 percent of commercial layer flocks and impacted farms are working with state and federal agency partners to resume operations.



"Like many sectors of the economy, egg farming is impacted by inflation and experiencing some limited supply chain challenges due to a variety of factors," the egg board said in a May 24 statement.



In spite of emptier egg shelves at supermarkets, the board said America's egg farmers are operating "around the clock" to keep their products affordable and grocery stores stocked.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/officials-predicting-food-prices-will-continue-to-rise-in-2022_4513331.html?utm_source=morningbriefnoe-ai&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mb-2022-06-12-ai-26&est=69AbI1ArhJo792x8OCE%2BLw5EVsJqvy71CnBa0jGVyEATIw0kojldZYzWb7p5%2FNXgBQ%3D%3D
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Breakfall on June 12, 2022, 08:17:07 AM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458142 time=1654792869 user_id=3214
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98


I'm stressing out from the amount of money that I'm giving away! I've been sending money back to Africa and now I'm also paying family dental bills. It's making me want to curb my spending. Charity is like bad juju in the long run.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 08:23:05 AM
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459152 time=1655036227 user_id=3358
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458142 time=1654792869 user_id=3214
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98


I'm stressing out from the amount of money that I'm giving away! I've been sending money back to Africa and now I'm also paying family dental bills. It's making me want to curb my spending. Charity is like bad juju in the long run.

I know some Filipinos who send money home who are facing similar choices.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Breakfall on June 12, 2022, 08:27:55 AM
Quote from: seoulbro post_id=459154 time=1655036585 user_id=114
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459152 time=1655036227 user_id=3358




I'm stressing out from the amount of money that I'm giving away! I've been sending money back to Africa and now I'm also paying family dental bills. It's making me want to curb my spending. Charity is like bad juju in the long run.

I know some Filipinos who send money home who are facing similar choices.

It's a bloody conundrum!
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 08:38:43 AM
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459156 time=1655036875 user_id=3358
Quote from: seoulbro post_id=459154 time=1655036585 user_id=114


I know some Filipinos who send money home who are facing similar choices.

It's a bloody conundrum!

I know it is. Making cuts is never enjoyable.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Breakfall on June 12, 2022, 08:45:16 AM
Quote from: seoulbro post_id=459158 time=1655037523 user_id=114
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459156 time=1655036875 user_id=3358


It's a bloody conundrum!

I know it is. Making cuts is never enjoyable.


I won't be cutting! Happy wife...happy life, and all dat!
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 12, 2022, 10:12:37 AM
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459152 time=1655036227 user_id=3358
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=458142 time=1654792869 user_id=3214
I just paid a 669.03 bill for my May electric usage  



That said, I live in a 4200 sq foot home with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 2 living rooms, an Olympic size swimming pool and an 8 person whirlpool spa  -- so I can afford it. But how does the average soul make ends meet under these outrageous prices?



went to Applebees yesterday after shopping for deck screws at Home depot and do ya'll remember the 2 for 20 deal? It's now 2 for 28 WITH portion sizes reduced!



and those deck screws? In November of 2020 when I built the deck for my whirlpool spa they were 6.58 for a 1lb box --- yesterday those same screws were 9.98


I'm stressing out from the amount of money that I'm giving away! I've been sending money back to Africa and now I'm also paying family dental bills. It's making me want to curb my spending. Charity is like bad juju in the long run.


We just gave away like 120 billion dollars and people here are starving
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Breakfall on June 12, 2022, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=459183 time=1655043157 user_id=3214
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459152 time=1655036227 user_id=3358




I'm stressing out from the amount of money that I'm giving away! I've been sending money back to Africa and now I'm also paying family dental bills. It's making me want to curb my spending. Charity is like bad juju in the long run.


We just gave away like 120 billion dollars and people here are starving


I just heard our government agreed to pay France 800 million out over a cancelled contract submarine debacle! ???



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-11/albanese-submarine-deal-with-france/101145042
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Biggie Smiles on June 12, 2022, 10:24:09 AM
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459185 time=1655043800 user_id=3358
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=459183 time=1655043157 user_id=3214




We just gave away like 120 billion dollars and people here are starving


I just heard our government agreed to pay France 800 million over a cancelled contract over the submarine debacle! ???



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-11/albanese-submarine-deal-with-france/101145042


and they wonder why people try to get out of paying taxes
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Breakfall on June 12, 2022, 10:26:35 AM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=459187 time=1655043849 user_id=3214
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459185 time=1655043800 user_id=3358




I just heard our government agreed to pay France 800 million over a cancelled contract over the submarine debacle! ???



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-11/albanese-submarine-deal-with-france/101145042


and they wonder why people try to get out of paying taxes


This is a brand new government and it's already costing the taxpayers this? That's not a democracy!
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 10:26:59 AM
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=459183 time=1655043157 user_id=3214
Quote from: Bonkerfist post_id=459152 time=1655036227 user_id=3358




I'm stressing out from the amount of money that I'm giving away! I've been sending money back to Africa and now I'm also paying family dental bills. It's making me want to curb my spending. Charity is like bad juju in the long run.


We just gave away like 120 billion dollars and people here are starving

We are paying and will continue to pay for years to come for the insane global response to a flu bug.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: seoulbro post_id=459154 time=1655036585 user_id=114
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I'm stressing out from the amount of money that I'm giving away! I've been sending money back to Africa and now I'm also paying family dental bills. It's making me want to curb my spending. Charity is like bad juju in the long run.

I know some Filipinos who send money home who are facing similar choices.

That works both ways. I know Chinese students in Canada that receive money from their parents in China. They have inflation there too.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 12, 2022, 02:00:50 PM
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I just heard our government agreed to pay France 800 million over a cancelled contract over the submarine debacle! ???



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-11/albanese-submarine-deal-with-france/101145042


 

and they wonder why people try to get out of paying taxes


With the money that involved in fixing up this trailor .....we have started seriously looking at houses. Mostly handy man deals that need more cosmetic work than anything.



 We also found out there is no way to move this thing even if we reinforce everything. It's too old. So we are selling it either way.



 Everything is stupid high. The sorts of property that were in the 150k range a few years ago are up over 200k. Which may not sound like much to those in pricey areas but I'm talking about the Michigan boonies lol
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 05:28:13 PM
Quote from: Dove post_id=459261 time=1655056850 user_id=3266
Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=459187 time=1655043849 user_id=3214




 

and they wonder why people try to get out of paying taxes


With the money that involved in fixing up this trailor .....we have started seriously looking at houses. Mostly handy man deals that need more cosmetic work than anything.



 We also found out there is no way to move this thing even if we reinforce everything. It's too old. So we are selling it either way.



 Everything is stupid high. The sorts of property that were in the 150k range a few years ago are up over 200k. Which may not sound like much to those in pricey areas but I'm talking about the Michigan boonies lol

Apparently there are no places for cheap homes anywhere in Canada anymore or so I've been told.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Dove on June 12, 2022, 05:39:46 PM
Quote from: Fashionista post_id=459273 time=1655069293 user_id=3254
Quote from: Dove post_id=459261 time=1655056850 user_id=3266




With the money that involved in fixing up this trailor .....we have started seriously looking at houses. Mostly handy man deals that need more cosmetic work than anything.



 We also found out there is no way to move this thing even if we reinforce everything. It's too old. So we are selling it either way.



 Everything is stupid high. The sorts of property that were in the 150k range a few years ago are up over 200k. Which may not sound like much to those in pricey areas but I'm talking about the Michigan boonies lol

Apparently there are no places for cheap homes anywhere in Canada anymore or so I've been told.


 We are gonna go and look at a few that are under 150k and only need cosmetic work.....they are all dated.



 I actually prefer that though because I can do it how I like it.



 We will see what happens. We need to make sure my mother has an area to herself. Like her own bathroom and safety equipment and all that. Shes only gonna get worse as she gets older and we are keeping her until she dies....we want her to have her own space she can relax in and feel safe in.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: TheProwler on June 12, 2022, 05:51:52 PM
Quote from: Fashionista post_id=459273 time=1655069293 user_id=3254
Apparently there are no places for cheap homes anywhere in Canada anymore or so I've been told.


It is all relative.



House in New Brunswick are about 50% the price of a similar house where I live in Ontario.



They are probably 25% of the price in Vancouver.



But is has gone up everywhere as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 06:01:59 PM
Quote from: TheProwler post_id=459278 time=1655070712 user_id=3379
Quote from: Fashionista post_id=459273 time=1655069293 user_id=3254
Apparently there are no places for cheap homes anywhere in Canada anymore or so I've been told.


It is all relative.



House in New Brunswick are about 50% the price of a similar house where I live in Ontario.



They are probably 25% of the price in Vancouver.



But is has gone up everywhere as far as I can tell.

That's true TheProwler..



It's relative, but prices are up everywhere in Canada.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 12, 2022, 08:54:59 PM
Jim Crow Joe, just like Justine doesn't give a shit that his policies are hurting average folks.





https://www.theblaze.com/news/inflation-cost-of-living-americans?utm_source=theblaze-breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New-Trending-Story_WEEKEND%202022-06-12&utm_term=ACTIVE%20LIST%20-%20TheBlaze%20Breaking%20News

Inflation is walloping Americans in the wallet on a multitude of consumer goods. Sky-high inflation will cost American families an extra $5,520 a year, according to an economic analyst from one of President Joe Biden's favorite financial outlets.



Only 28% of American voters approve of President Biden's handling of inflation, according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll released this week.



Of those surveyed, 80% said inflation would be an "extremely/very important" factor on how they will vote in the midterm elections. Another 74% said gas prices will affect how they vote in November.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 13, 2022, 01:31:39 PM
Quote from: Herman post_id=459311 time=1655081699 user_id=1689
Jim Crow Joe, just like Justine doesn't give a shit that his policies are hurting average folks.





https://www.theblaze.com/news/inflation-cost-of-living-americans?utm_source=theblaze-breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New-Trending-Story_WEEKEND%202022-06-12&utm_term=ACTIVE%20LIST%20-%20TheBlaze%20Breaking%20News

Inflation is walloping Americans in the wallet on a multitude of consumer goods. Sky-high inflation will cost American families an extra $5,520 a year, according to an economic analyst from one of President Joe Biden's favorite financial outlets.



Only 28% of American voters approve of President Biden's handling of inflation, according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll released this week.



Of those surveyed, 80% said inflation would be an "extremely/very important" factor on how they will vote in the midterm elections. Another 74% said gas prices will affect how they vote in November.

Over $5500 a year. Is Biden worth it. I would say hell no.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 13, 2022, 02:13:38 PM
Quote from: "iron horse jockey" post_id=459441 time=1655141499 user_id=2015
Quote from: Herman post_id=459311 time=1655081699 user_id=1689
Jim Crow Joe, just like Justine doesn't give a shit that his policies are hurting average folks.





https://www.theblaze.com/news/inflation-cost-of-living-americans?utm_source=theblaze-breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New-Trending-Story_WEEKEND%202022-06-12&utm_term=ACTIVE%20LIST%20-%20TheBlaze%20Breaking%20News

Inflation is walloping Americans in the wallet on a multitude of consumer goods. Sky-high inflation will cost American families an extra $5,520 a year, according to an economic analyst from one of President Joe Biden's favorite financial outlets.



Only 28% of American voters approve of President Biden's handling of inflation, according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll released this week.



Of those surveyed, 80% said inflation would be an "extremely/very important" factor on how they will vote in the midterm elections. Another 74% said gas prices will affect how they vote in November.

Over $5500 a year. Is Biden worth it. I would say hell no.

It's probably a similar increase in Canada.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 14, 2022, 06:06:23 PM
Jim Crow Joe says the US doesn't have inflation as bad as any other country. Wrong! Germany, Japan, Fance, and China have lower inflation Jim Crow Joe's US.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Zetsu on June 25, 2022, 08:16:44 PM
I live with my parents due to my disability, but like Prowler has mentioned, I notice a lot of people are moving out of town to solve a portion of the inflation issue.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 25, 2022, 09:21:34 PM
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461411 time=1656202604 user_id=61
I live with my parents due to my disability, but like Prowler has mentioned, I notice a lot of people are moving out of town to solve a portion of the inflation issue.

I heard that is happening in Southern Ontario and South West BC. Folks are moving out of the greater Monteral area too.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Zetsu on June 25, 2022, 09:29:47 PM
Quote from: Herman post_id=461414 time=1656206494 user_id=1689
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461411 time=1656202604 user_id=61
I live with my parents due to my disability, but like Prowler has mentioned, I notice a lot of people are moving out of town to solve a portion of the inflation issue.

I heard that is happening in Southern Ontario and South West BC. Floks are moving out of the greater Monteral area too.


I notice this trend has been on going since the average 2000sq ft homes had reached close to a million dollars.  While increasing tax on everything and raising wages seems to be making the inflation even worst.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 25, 2022, 09:55:00 PM
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461418 time=1656206987 user_id=61
Quote from: Herman post_id=461414 time=1656206494 user_id=1689


I heard that is happening in Southern Ontario and South West BC. Floks are moving out of the greater Monteral area too.


I notice this trend has been on going since the average 2000sq ft homes had reached close to a million dollars.  While increasing tax on everything and raising wages seems to be making the inflation even worst.

House prices are too high across Canada. In Toronto and Vancouver they are goofy.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Zetsu on June 25, 2022, 10:06:04 PM
Quote from: Herman post_id=461422 time=1656208500 user_id=1689
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461418 time=1656206987 user_id=61




I notice this trend has been on going since the average 2000sq ft homes had reached close to a million dollars.  While increasing tax on everything and raising wages seems to be making the inflation even worst.

House prices are too high across Canada. In Toronto and Vancouver they are goofy.


The problem now is only the most skilled, successful and wealthy people can afford these homes in Toronto, which is kind of ironic how the left wanted to distribute wealth, but only a greater wealth gap was created and more people became poorer.  I didn't thought of this, but someone once said the left-wing government's main ultimate goal is to make everyone as tax servants in the end for the public sector, nothing but an endless source of stable income.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 25, 2022, 10:15:28 PM
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461424 time=1656209164 user_id=61
Quote from: Herman post_id=461422 time=1656208500 user_id=1689


House prices are too high across Canada. In Toronto and Vancouver they are goofy.


The problem now is only the most skilled, successful and wealthy people can afford these homes in Toronto, which is kind of ironic how the left wanted to distribute wealth, but only a greater wealth gap was created and more people became poorer.  I didn't thought of this, but someone once said the left-wing government's main ultimate goal is to make everyone as tax servants in the end for the public sector, nothing but an endless source of stable income.

We saw that during the pandemic. Shutting everything down and paying folks %500 a week not to work.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Thiel on June 25, 2022, 11:14:48 PM
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461418 time=1656206987 user_id=61
Quote from: Herman post_id=461414 time=1656206494 user_id=1689


I heard that is happening in Southern Ontario and South West BC. Floks are moving out of the greater Monteral area too.


I notice this trend has been on going since the average 2000sq ft homes had reached close to a million dollars.  While increasing tax on everything and raising wages seems to be making the inflation even worst.

Houses are far from affordable in Winnipeg too.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 26, 2022, 12:21:25 AM
By 2030 you will own nothing and you will be happy.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 26, 2022, 07:47:30 AM
Quote from: "World Economic Forum" post_id=461446 time=1656217285
By 2030 you will own nothing and you will be happy.

I'll still have my golf clubs and I will use them on the socialists who took everything else I own away from me.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Zetsu on June 26, 2022, 11:41:35 AM
Quote from: Herman post_id=461427 time=1656209728 user_id=1689
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461424 time=1656209164 user_id=61




The problem now is only the most skilled, successful and wealthy people can afford these homes in Toronto, which is kind of ironic how the left wanted to distribute wealth, but only a greater wealth gap was created and more people became poorer.  I didn't thought of this, but someone once said the left-wing government's main ultimate goal is to make everyone as tax servants in the end for the public sector, nothing but an endless source of stable income.

We saw that during the pandemic. Shutting everything down and paying folks %500 a week not to work.


I swear it feels like the government sometimes throws money faster then they can reprint them.  ac_unsure
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Zetsu on June 26, 2022, 11:48:40 AM
Quote from: Thiel post_id=461442 time=1656213288 user_id=1688
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461418 time=1656206987 user_id=61




I notice this trend has been on going since the average 2000sq ft homes had reached close to a million dollars.  While increasing tax on everything and raising wages seems to be making the inflation even worst.

Houses are far from affordable in Winnipeg too.


Man, it seems like the only places that are affordable left would be Yukon or northern Canada.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Zetsu on June 26, 2022, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: seoulbro post_id=461521 time=1656244050 user_id=114
Quote from: "World Economic Forum" post_id=461446 time=1656217285
By 2030 you will own nothing and you will be happy.

I'll still have my golf clubs and I will use them on the socialists who took everything else I own away from me.


 :laugh3:
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 26, 2022, 03:10:54 PM
Quote from: Zetsu post_id=461553 time=1656258520 user_id=61
Quote from: Thiel post_id=461442 time=1656213288 user_id=1688


Houses are far from affordable in Winnipeg too.


Man, it seems like the only places that are affordable left would be Yukon or northern Canada.

I'm not sure about the Yukon.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Gaon on June 26, 2022, 09:20:30 PM
If my wife and I want to own our own home, we have to leave greater Vancouver.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on June 27, 2022, 07:48:35 AM
Current Barrie MLS stats indicate an average house price of $782,832 in Barrie, Ontario.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on August 10, 2022, 10:05:31 PM
Gasoline at Costco in Calgary is $132.9 per litre..



That's the lowest I've seen it in many months.
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Oliver Clotheshoffe on August 10, 2022, 11:43:19 PM
Funny how gas prices always fall right before an election...
Title: Re: I'm seriously wondering how the average person does it
Post by: Anonymous on August 10, 2022, 11:45:25 PM
Quote from: "Oliver Clotheshoffe" post_id=470122 time=1660189399 user_id=3349
Funny how gas prices always fall right before an election...

That's right, you have one coming up..



They're down here too, but still too expensive.