Tariffs and sky high audio prices.
@ghasley Please consult this link and try to stay in the red:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide_in_the_United_States or tread lightly in the blue areas. Even in a vegetative state you's be quite engaging. 😄 All the best, Nonoise |
Well, I dared to click on that Breitbart link and lo and behold, a true believer of a foot soldier decries communism and totalitarianism in the halls of congress. Is he referring to Ivanka Trump and the more than 34 trademarks she got from communist China? Or the deals Trump is making with the Chinese on the side? Or Mitch McConnells wife, Chou, who’s father owns one of the world’s largest shipping lines representing communist China, and happens to be our Transportation secretary in the White House and deals with Chinese nationals at Mar-A-Lago? Or Mitch himself, who took $2.5 million from a sanctioned Russian commie thug for his reelection campaign and allowed that commie to build an aluminum plant in his state? Talk about Kentucky going red. Or is he talking about Trump’s love of autocratic communist leaders that he professes love and admiration for? Or could it be that the guy mentioned in the article is playing the commie card knowing full well that the intended audience (typical close minded FOX viewer) is not going question his lies? All the best, Nonoise |
@rodman99999 Now here's something we can agree on! Any S.S. monies borrowed by the politicians have to be paid back. Since when can they claim some form of bankruptcy when they created the mess? Bills were forced on Americans who tried to create jobs and business, and failed or were overwhelmed by medical bills, only to have no second chance but to repay, in full, plus interest, on their debts. I think it was Thomas Jefferson who had something like 7 bankruptcies trying to invent and create something that would benefit people. All the best, Nonoise |
@ghasely Agreed. A great corollary to what you just said was when a talk show host asked a German businessman why he paid so much in taxes and didn’t mind it. His response was that he’d rather be a wealthy man in a wealthy country, than a wealthy man in a poor country. The Nordic countries, where taxation is high, have a B.M.I. (a basic monthly income that guarantees a livable standard) and what used to be a minimum wage of around $20/hr so yes, they were and are more than happy to pay higher taxes since they’re covered from the cradle to the grave. They have the best outcomes in all measured areas, the lowest inequality, and lead the happiest lives on the planet. Americans who’ve worked in these countries were amazed at the quality of life, only to be back under stress when returning home. All the best, Nonoise |
All of these falsehoods about Social Security when the real data is readily available. A truly sorry state of affairs. https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2016/debunking-six-more-myths-about-social-security.html It will run out in 2034 but still be able to pay 80% of what you'd normally get if the present state of affairs remains the same. Just raising the cap on S.S. from to around 135,000 will extend the 100% payout about 30% further into the future. Before this year the cap was around $128,400 and this year it will go up to $132,900. Part of the problem was recognized. It's hard for me to follow and retain all the figures but it's not rocket science. It's policy. As long as you have one side of the equation believing that S.S. should fail (since they believe government shouldn't be involved), then they will do and say everything they can to ensure it's failure. Those on the other side of the equation, see a very simple way to keep it going, and under ideal conditions, double the payout and still be solvent forever. If the cap is removed, entirely, then you could double the monthly payout, which would be nice for those who've been robbed and deprived of their pensions. Also, if you grant a path to citizenship for the undocumented who already work here (and pay 10-12 billion a year in taxes for services they will never receive), you'll have that base that will pay into the fund, paying it forward. It's how our S.S. has operated since it's inception. Again, it can be done if you want it to work in your favor, or you can cut your nose off to spite your face, just to affirm some misplaced convictions. All the best, Nonoise |
Here’s some gold leaf food for thought on why the gold standard wasn’t much of a standard to go by: https://www.moneyandbanking.com/commentary/2016/12/14/why-a-gold-standard-is-a-very-bad-idea All the best, Nonoise |
@oregonpapa Thanks for the offer of a listening session. I rarely get out but if and when I decide to hit the Ventura area, I'll give you a ring. Alas, I have to agree with @ghasley when it comes to our monetary policy. Living in the past is a fine way to reminisce but it's an untenable argument to enforce such regulation based on today's way of doing things. All the best, Nonoise |
What needs to be closely watched is the price of gas. We import 600,000-700,000 barrels of crude from Mexico on a daily basis and Mexico is our largest buyer of our refined gasoline at over 1million barrels a day. Factor in the cost of gas when transporting goods and you'll see an even larger bump in the end price of your audio gear. All the best, Nonoise |
