As this year ends, 2013, poverty seems to be moving at any alarming pace……markets hit all time highs almost daily….while workers make a mere penitence….the old saying….”the rich get richer and the poor get poorer”…….is more pre3valent today than anytime in the last hundred years…….
Today we are looking at the economy and economics……this will be talked about and while they are wasting time talking more of the Middle Class will slip into poverty…..
Poverty is the enemy of the American Dream…..end it and the dream will come alive!
Poverty isn’t difficult to combat. There is one measure that has worked everywhere and every place it’s been tried: education.
It’s appalling to think that education is a private commodity rather than a public good, and I say this as a Republican. Look at European countries, for crying out loud. In every European country where college education is either free or extremely cheap, poverty levels are low. Other factors are at play – such as healthcare being widely available to all citizens – but I guarantee education is the number one reason, or at least awfully close to number one.
The Republican Party will learn, eventually. The conservative of the future must learn that rejecting government intervention at every turn is pure folly.
Terrance, as always nice to see you…..I could not agree with you more about education….the biggest problem is that the issue is talked to death and NO one has any idea how to see that ALL Americans are educated…..hope you had a good Christmas and will have a great New Year….chuq
Charles,
I had a wonderful Christmas. My wife and I were able to provide our children with plenty of gifts and for that we are very thankful. We know many parents – including us a few years ago – don’t have that luxury. But more than gift-receiving, our children understood the meaning of the holiday and that means the most to us as parents.
This Christmas also gave me the opportunity to reconnect with family I had lost touch with over the years. I had 30 people over to my house for Christmas dinner and I cooked the entire meal by myself! And by all accounts, it was great food (cooking is a hobby of mine).
Truthfully, it was probably the best Christmas I’ve ever had – or have had in many, many years.
I can imagine with the recent loss of your father that Christmas didn’t feel the same for your family this year. Hopefully, next Christmas will be full of cheer and wonderful memories.
Take Care,
TerranceH.
Sounds like you and your family had a great time….it is always a good thing. December has not been a kind month for my family since 1968……but we keep it up for the kids let them have a great time…..