American Families Are Being Economically Destroyed

[Hutch Starskey]

Since 1978, cost of college has risen 1200%.

Obviously, Americans don't need an education.

"In 1978, a student who worked a minimum-wage summer job could afford to pay a year's full tuition at the 4-year public university of their choice."

*This applies to in-state tuition only.

Could a minimum-wage earner in 1978 earn enough in a summer to pay a full year s tuition PolitiFact

That was certainly true for me. I remember very well getting paid and going to the univ office to make a payment on my tuition.

Other countries, with much small tax bases, are able to pay for their people's education, thus making an invaluable investment in their own country's future. Those same countries are able to repair and maintain their infrastructure and give health care to the citizens.

The US continues its downward spiral that the right wants.

MW worked for me as well. I made $3.35 /hr in the early 80's while in HS. I worked full time evenings and week-ends. I was able to by a car for $200.00 and with $75 of repairs I had a ride. It only cost $11 to fill up. I could have easily afforded an apartment as well.
There was a time when MW was a stepping stone to a better future.Those days are gone. A college student today would have to work an entire week at MW to afford 1 book.

 

[Preacher]

It's by design.

Current Communist Goals EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF HON. A. S. HERLONG, JR. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, January 10, 1963 .

Mr. HERLONG. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Patricia Nordman of De Land, Fla., is an ardent and articulate opponent of communism, and until recently published the De Land Courier, which she dedicated to the purpose of alerting the public to the dangers of communism in America.

At Mrs. Nordman's request, I include in the RECORD, under unanimous consent, the following "Current Communist Goals," which she identifies as an excerpt from "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen:

[From "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen]

1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war.

2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war.

3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength.

4. Permit free trade between all nations regardless of Communist affiliation and regardless of whether or not items could be used for war.

5. Extension of long-term loans to Russia and Soviet satellites.

6. Provide American aid to all nations regardless of Communist domination.

7. Grant recognition of Red China. Admission of Red China to the U.N.

8. Set up East and West Germany as separate states in spite of Khrushchev's promise in 1955 to settle the German question by free elections under supervision of the U.N.

9. Prolong the conferences to ban atomic tests because the United States has agreed to suspend tests as long as negotiations are in progress.

10. Allow all Soviet satellites individual representation in the U.N.

11. Promote the U.N. as the only hope for mankind. If its charter is rewritten, demand that it be set up as a one-world government with its own independent armed forces. (Some Communist leaders believe the world can be taken over as easily by the U.N. as by Moscow. Sometimes these two centers compete with each other as they are now doing in the Congo.)

12. Resist any attempt to outlaw the Communist Party.

13. Do away with all loyalty oaths.

14. Continue giving Russia access to the U.S. Patent Office.

15. Capture one or both of the political parties in the United States.

16. Use technical decisions of the courts to weaken basic American institutions by claiming their activities violate civil rights.

17. Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. Get control of teachers' associations. Put the party line in textbooks.

18. Gain control of all student newspapers.

19. Use student riots to foment public protests against programs or organizations which are under Communist attack.

20. Infiltrate the press. Get control of book-review assignments, editorial writing, policy-making positions.

21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV, and motion pictures.

22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to "eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms."

23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. "Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art."

24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them "censorship" and a violation of free speech and free press.

25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.

26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as "normal, natural, healthy."

27. Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with "social" religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity, which does not need a "religious crutch."

28. Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of "separation of church and state."

29. Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modern needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis.

30. Discredit the American Founding Fathers. Present them as selfish aristocrats who had no concern for the "common man."

31. Belittle all forms of American culture and discourage the teaching of American history on the ground that it was only a minor part of the "big picture." Give more emphasis to Russian history since the Communists took over.

32. Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any part of the culture--education, social agencies, welfare programs, mental health clinics, etc.

33. Eliminate all laws or procedures which interfere with the operation of the Communist apparatus.

34. Eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

35. Discredit and eventually dismantle the FBI.

36. Infiltrate and gain control of more unions.

37. Infiltrate and gain control of big business.

38. Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders which no one but psychiatrists can understand [or treat].

39. Dominate the psychiatric profession and use mental health laws as a means of gaining coercive control over those who oppose Communist goals.

40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce.

41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents. Attribute prejudices, mental blocks and retarding of children to suppressive influence of parents.

42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition; that students and special-interest groups should rise up and use ["]united force["] to solve economic, political or social problems.

43. Overthrow all colonial governments before native populations are ready for self-government.

44. Internationalize the Panama Canal.

45. Repeal the Connally reservation so the United States cannot prevent the World Court from seizing jurisdiction [over domestic problems. Give the World Court jurisdiction] over nations and individuals alike.

The Communist Takeover Of America - 45 Declared Goals

And look up who is behind communism.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Since 1978, cost of college has risen 1200%.

Obviously, Americans don't need an education.

"In 1978, a student who worked a minimum-wage summer job could afford to pay a year's full tuition at the 4-year public university of their choice."

*This applies to in-state tuition only.

Could a minimum-wage earner in 1978 earn enough in a summer to pay a full year s tuition PolitiFact

That was certainly true for me. I remember very well getting paid and going to the univ office to make a payment on my tuition.

Other countries, with much small tax bases, are able to pay for their people's education, thus making an invaluable investment in their own country's future. Those same countries are able to repair and maintain their infrastructure and give health care to the citizens.

The US continues its downward spiral that the right wants.

MW worked for me as well. I made $3.35 /hr in the early 80's while in HS. I worked full time evenings and week-ends. I was able to by a car for $200.00 and with $75 of repairs I had a ride. It only cost $11 to fill up. I could have easily afforded an apartment as well.
There was a time when MW was a stepping stone to a better future.Those days are gone. A college student today would have to work an entire week at MW to afford 1 book.

Same here. I held down two jobs, lived alone in an apartment, owned a car and graduated without debt.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

It's by design.

Current Communist Goals EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF HON. A. S. HERLONG, JR. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, January 10, 1963 .

Mr. HERLONG. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Patricia Nordman of De Land, Fla., is an ardent and articulate opponent of communism, and until recently published the De Land Courier, which she dedicated to the purpose of alerting the public to the dangers of communism in America.

At Mrs. Nordman's request, I include in the RECORD, under unanimous consent, the following "Current Communist Goals," which she identifies as an excerpt from "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen:

[From "The Naked Communist," by Cleon Skousen]

1. U.S. acceptance of coexistence as the only alternative to atomic war.

2. U.S. willingness to capitulate in preference to engaging in atomic war.

3. Develop the illusion that total disarmament [by] the United States would be a demonstration of moral strength.

4. Permit free trade between all nations regardless of Communist affiliation and regardless of whether or not items could be used for war.

5. Extension of long-term loans to Russia and Soviet satellites.

6. Provide American aid to all nations regardless of Communist domination.

7. Grant recognition of Red China. Admission of Red China to the U.N.

8. Set up East and West Germany as separate states in spite of Khrushchev's promise in 1955 to settle the German question by free elections under supervision of the U.N.

9. Prolong the conferences to ban atomic tests because the United States has agreed to suspend tests as long as negotiations are in progress.

10. Allow all Soviet satellites individual representation in the U.N.

11. Promote the U.N. as the only hope for mankind. If its charter is rewritten, demand that it be set up as a one-world government with its own independent armed forces. (Some Communist leaders believe the world can be taken over as easily by the U.N. as by Moscow. Sometimes these two centers compete with each other as they are now doing in the Congo.)

12. Resist any attempt to outlaw the Communist Party.

13. Do away with all loyalty oaths.

14. Continue giving Russia access to the U.S. Patent Office.

15. Capture one or both of the political parties in the United States.

16. Use technical decisions of the courts to weaken basic American institutions by claiming their activities violate civil rights.

17. Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current Communist propaganda. Soften the curriculum. Get control of teachers' associations. Put the party line in textbooks.

18. Gain control of all student newspapers.

19. Use student riots to foment public protests against programs or organizations which are under Communist attack.

20. Infiltrate the press. Get control of book-review assignments, editorial writing, policy-making positions.

21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV, and motion pictures.

22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to "eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms."

23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. "Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art."

24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them "censorship" and a violation of free speech and free press.

25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.

26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as "normal, natural, healthy."

27. Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with "social" religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity, which does not need a "religious crutch."

28. Eliminate prayer or any phase of religious expression in the schools on the ground that it violates the principle of "separation of church and state."

29. Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modern needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis.

30. Discredit the American Founding Fathers. Present them as selfish aristocrats who had no concern for the "common man."

31. Belittle all forms of American culture and discourage the teaching of American history on the ground that it was only a minor part of the "big picture." Give more emphasis to Russian history since the Communists took over.

32. Support any socialist movement to give centralized control over any part of the culture--education, social agencies, welfare programs, mental health clinics, etc.

33. Eliminate all laws or procedures which interfere with the operation of the Communist apparatus.

34. Eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

35. Discredit and eventually dismantle the FBI.

36. Infiltrate and gain control of more unions.

37. Infiltrate and gain control of big business.

38. Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police to social agencies. Treat all behavioral problems as psychiatric disorders which no one but psychiatrists can understand [or treat].

39. Dominate the psychiatric profession and use mental health laws as a means of gaining coercive control over those who oppose Communist goals.

40. Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce.

41. Emphasize the need to raise children away from the negative influence of parents. Attribute prejudices, mental blocks and retarding of children to suppressive influence of parents.

42. Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition; that students and special-interest groups should rise up and use ["]united force["] to solve economic, political or social problems.

43. Overthrow all colonial governments before native populations are ready for self-government.

44. Internationalize the Panama Canal.

45. Repeal the Connally reservation so the United States cannot prevent the World Court from seizing jurisdiction [over domestic problems. Give the World Court jurisdiction] over nations and individuals alike.

The Communist Takeover Of America - 45 Declared Goals

And look up who is behind communism.

Who?

The constant cries of "commie" are getting reeeel old.

Communism does not pose any sort of threat to the US.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Americans are being replaced with immigrant workers who consider an apartment with A/C and eating meat once a week a luxury.
Something to consider for all you pro immigrant people.

 

[timslash]

It's really easy for our government to make the situation better! Just cut spending on military and stop firing stupid unnecessary conflicts and at least 50% of poor families will live better!

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Americans are being replaced with immigrant workers who consider an apartment with A/C and eating meat once a week a luxury.
Something to consider for all you pro immigrant people.

HereWeGoAgain

Awwww, whatsa matter? Did some dirt poor brown person beat you out of that plum job ... picking PLUMS??

 

[Luddly Neddite]

It's really easy for our government to make the situation better! Just cut spending on military and stop firing stupid unnecessary conflicts and at least 50% of poor families will live better!

Yep.

But, instead, we have an entire political party wanting more money to buy tanks we will never use and airplanes that don't fly.

And that would be same party who is against a peaceful resolution to any and all conflicts, has informed Iran they can have any nuclear weapon they want and, of course, they're against any money being taken away from our incredibly bloated military.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Americans are being replaced with immigrant workers who consider an apartment with A/C and eating meat once a week a luxury.
Something to consider for all you pro immigrant people.

HereWeGoAgain

Awwww, whatsa matter? Did some dirt poor brown person beat you out of that plum job ... picking PLUMS??

No big deal to me since I retired at 46 three years ago.
I do feel sorry for the American children who for the first time in our history wont lead more prosperous lives than their parents.
Unless of course your parents are wetbacks.

 

[Pete7469]

Americans are being replaced with immigrant workers who consider an apartment with A/C and eating meat once a week a luxury.
Something to consider for all you pro immigrant people.

HereWeGoAgain

Awwww, whatsa matter? Did some dirt poor brown person beat you out of that plum job ... picking PLUMS??

No big deal to me since I retired at 46 three years ago.
I do feel sorry for the American children who for the first time in our history wont lead more prosperous lives than their parents.
Unless of course your parents are wetbacks.

If the left is successful, we'll all end up in the same squalor as the wets suffered. There's no place left to go, so we absolutely must defeat them here and now.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Americans are being replaced with immigrant workers who consider an apartment with A/C and eating meat once a week a luxury.
Something to consider for all you pro immigrant people.

HereWeGoAgain

Awwww, whatsa matter? Did some dirt poor brown person beat you out of that plum job ... picking PLUMS??

No big deal to me since I retired at 46 three years ago.
I do feel sorry for the American children who for the first time in our history wont lead more prosperous lives than their parents.
Unless of course your parents are wetbacks.

If the left is successful, we'll all end up in the same squalor as the wets suffered. There's no place left to go, so we absolutely must defeat them here and now.

The best thing you can say about it is the cheap labor,which I'll exploit the shit out of,and it'll be the min wage 47 percenters who will take the biggest hit in job loses and wage stagnation.