What Offense Did the Ukrainian People Commit That Caused Them to Be Bombed into Oblivion by The Russian Military at the Command of Putin?

[TruthNotBS]

Everyone who feuds with Putin accidentally falls out of an 8th floor window.

 

[TruthNotBS]

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[ESay]

How are you so slow all the time?

Housing discussion was comparison between Russia and America.

Todds comment (hyperbole?) is in the context of American standards. This is what foreigners need to understand when you read our internal feuding here.

Who the heck would bother about your standards if fewer and fewer people can afford that.

 

[AntonToo]

Who the heck would bother about your standards if fewer and fewer people can afford that.

I don’t know what hell that means.

If America has high standards and 3 less people out of 300million can afford to get a nice big house then “no one would bother about” America still having high standards?

Wishy washy comments like you’ve just made, without quantified effects and context are worth fuck all.

 

[ESay]

I don’t know what hell that means.

If America has high standards and 3 less people out of 300million can afford to get a nice big house then “no one would bother about” America still having high standards?

Wishy washy comments like you’ve just made, without quantified effects and context are worth fuck all.

Ask our friend Toddsterpatriot it is he who wrote about that. And why only 3? Maybe he has a big family.

 

[AntonToo]

Ask our friend Toddsterpatriot it is he who wrote about that. And why only 3? Maybe he has a big family.

Don't you worry about me and Todd, we get into it just fine without foreigners mis-interpreting it by the standards of their own country.

I see this alot - some politicos in US make hyperbolic statements about American economy and then get quoted by foreign media as if they are stating facts about America. Some American said it, so it MUST be so.

Facts are not in what someone says, facts are in the data that can actually back up their assertions.

 

[ESay]

Don't you worry about me and Todd, we get into it just fine without foreigners mis-interpreting it by the standards of their own country.

I see this alot - some politicos in US make hyperbolic statements about American economy and then get quoted by foreign media as if they are stating facts about America. Some American said it, so it MUST be so.

Facts are not in what someone says, facts are in the data that can actually back up their assertions.

The statement I quoted was not made by a politician, but our fellow forum member. Or are you implying that our friend Todd lied? Don't you think that you 'Americans' lie too much?

 

[TruthNotBS]

Don't you worry about me and Todd, we get into it just fine without foreigners mis-interpreting it by the standards of their own country.

I see this alot - some politicos in US make hyperbolic statements about American economy and then get quoted by foreign media as if they are stating facts about America. Some American said it, so it MUST be so.

Facts are not in what someone says, facts are in the data that can actually back up their assertions.

A 2023 survey conducted by Payroll.org highlighted that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, a 6% increase from the previous year. In other words, more than three-quarters of Americans struggle to save or invest after paying for their monthly expenses.

Similarly, a 2023 Forbes Advisor survey revealed that nearly 70% of respondents either identified as living paycheck to paycheck (40%) or—even more concerning—reported that their income doesn’t even cover their standard expenses (29%).

Which Generation is Most Likely to Live Paycheck to Paycheck?​

Certain generations struggle more than others when it comes to living paycheck to paycheck. For example, nearly half (49%) of Baby Boomer respondents—who are nearing retirement or already retired—say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. That’s a higher percentage than any other generation.

All respondents	Respondents who are living paycheck to paycheck	Respondents whose income does not cover standard expenses	Respondents whose income exceeds standard expenses
$1 - $500	8.17%	7.3%	14.0%	3.8%
$501 - $1,000	18.97%	18.0%	26.5%	12.9%
$1,001 - $1,500	25.40%	28.6%	29.9%	16.7%
$1,501 - $2,000	16.27%	18.0%	15.0%	15.2%
Over $2,000	19.73%	14.8%	6.0%	39.7%

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• Federal Reserve Board: Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022

At least half of all Americans are one or two paychecks away from living under a bridge. That's not the case in other countries considered "third world", where people at least have a home, a plot of land..etc.

 

[AntonToo]

The statement I quoted was not made by a politician, but our fellow forum member. Or are you implying that our friend Todd lied? Don't you think that you 'Americans' lie too much?

Yes I'm well aware that Todd is not being quoted by foreign media.

What I'm saying is that this conversation applies more broadly to how internal American deliberations and political contest are mis-interpreted by the foreigners.

 

[TruthNotBS]

Yes I'm well aware that Todd is not being quoted by foreign media.

What I'm saying is that this conversation applies more broadly to how internal American deliberations and political contest are mis-interpreted by the foreigners.

Define how foreigners are misinterpreting what is happening here in America, economically and otherwise. Provide some examples.

 

[ESay]

With Bidenflation and the flood of illegal aliens, thanks to the Border czar, the kids will be happy to move into their parents' home, it will be the only way they'll ever own one.

AntonToo tell me please as a native American in n-generation how I as a foreigner should interpret this post.

 

[AntonToo]

A 2023 survey conducted by Payroll.org highlighted that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, a 6% increase from the previous year. In other words, more than three-quarters of Americans struggle to save or invest after paying for their monthly expenses.

Similarly, a 2023 Forbes Advisor survey revealed that nearly 70% of respondents either identified as living paycheck to paycheck (40%) or—even more concerning—reported that their income doesn’t even cover their standard expenses (29%).

Which Generation is Most Likely to Live Paycheck to Paycheck?​

Certain generations struggle more than others when it comes to living paycheck to paycheck. For example, nearly half (49%) of Baby Boomer respondents—who are nearing retirement or already retired—say they’re living paycheck to paycheck. That’s a higher percentage than any other generation.

All respondents	Respondents who are living paycheck to paycheck	Respondents whose income does not cover standard expenses	Respondents whose income exceeds standard expenses
$1 - $500	8.17%	7.3%	14.0%	3.8%
$501 - $1,000	18.97%	18.0%	26.5%	12.9%
$1,001 - $1,500	25.40%	28.6%	29.9%	16.7%
$1,501 - $2,000	16.27%	18.0%	15.0%	15.2%
Over $2,000	19.73%	14.8%	6.0%	39.7%

Source: Forbes Advisor Get the data Embed

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• Federal Reserve Board: Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022

At least half of all Americans are one or two paychecks away from living under a bridge. That's not the case in other countries considered "third world", where people at least have a home, a plot of land..etc.

Ambiguous data without historical comparison or context of spending attitudes.

You can make millions and still live paycheck to paycheck if your spedning is out of control.

Even among those making $100,000+ 25% are living paycheck to paycheck - what does that tell you? Certainly not that they live bad. Americans have easy access to credit, which was especially cheap during the recession - so as a result people can make big purchases with monthly payments that fit into their budget...just barely...so long as they have a job.

 

[AntonToo]

AntonToo tell me please as a native American in n-generation how I as a foreigner should interpret this post.

You should enterpret it as a post from a Republican in an election year - a biased perspective, that should be fact checked and not taken at face value.

 

[TruthNotBS]

Ambiguous data without historical comparison or context of spending attitudes.

You can make millions and still live paycheck to paycheck if your spedning is out of control.

Even among those making $100,000+ 25% are living paycheck to paycheck - what does that tell you? Certainly not that they live bad. Americans have easy access to credit, which was especially cheap during the recession - so as a result people can make big purchases with monthly payments that fit into their budget...just barely...so long as they have a job.

Nice try Anton, but I wasn't referring to what you just mentioned, but those who are one or two paychecks away from the cleaners, from skidrow. You're referring to another type of "paycheck to paycheck", which can easily be resolved by simply cutting unnecessary expenses, in order to secure one's food, housing, transportation..etc. The basics or that which we need to live in a modern society like ours. Cutting down on your gourmet restaurant outings, where you spend a thousand or more dollars monthly isn't the type of scenario or person I'm referring to but rather the individual who if they don't get paid by their employer next week or they lose their job, they're facing homelessness.

A January survey conducted by MagnifyMoney, a website about personal finance, found that 50% of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck and have no money left after all their expenses are paid. An additional 15% of Americans say it varies.

An October 2020 survey conducted by Highland Solutions, a digital product consultant, found that 63% of Americans said they had been living paycheck to paycheck since the onset of the pandemic.

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Nearly half of Americans have $500 or less in their savings accounts, an amount that leaves them vulnerable to unexpected expenses, according to a GOBankingRates survey of 1,063 U.S. adults conducted in November 2023.

About 29% of respondents have between $501 and $5,000 in their savings accounts, while the remaining 21% of Americans have $5,001 or more. Few hold much cash in their checking accounts as well. Of those surveyed, 60% report having $500 or less in their checking accounts, while only about 12% have $2,001 or more.

That's the type of "paycheck to paycheck", I'm referring to and the situation is going to get much worse now in the next few years with the advent of advanced automation and artificial intelligence. AGI or artificial GENERAL intelligence, is right around the corner, estimates predict we'll have AGI within the next five years, that's before 2030. Seeing how humanoid robots today are just a dexterous as you and I, able to perform complex manual tasks, that's the end of most jobs in this country.

What's the solution? How do we address this inevitable challenge to our survival under capitalism? The way to resolve this problem is through democratic socialism. We will have smart, no actually, GENIUS robots, with 300 IQs, working 24/7, mining, designing, manufacturing, farming..etc. We're all going to have so much stuff, that we won't know what to do with it. That's 21st-century democratic socialism.

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Mines, automated, transportation, automated, warehouses, automated, ports, automated, store outlets, automated, restaurants, automated, automated, automated, automated....Welcome to modern, 21st century, democratic socialism.

 

[AntonToo]

Nice try Anton, but I wasn't referring to what you just mentioned, but those who are one or two paychecks away from the cleaners, from skidrow. You're referring to another type of "paycheck to paycheck", which can easily be resolved by simply cutting unnecessary expenses, in order to secure one's food, housing, transportation..etc. The basics or that which we need to live in a modern society like ours. Cutting down on your gourmet restaurant outings, where you spend a thousand or more dollars monthly isn't the type of scenario or person I'm referring to but rather the individual who if they don't get paid by their employer next week or they lose their job, they're facing homelessness.

A January survey conducted by MagnifyMoney, a website about personal finance, found that 50% of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck and have no money left after all their expenses are paid. An additional 15% of Americans say it varies.

An October 2020 survey conducted by Highland Solutions, a digital product consultant, found that 63% of Americans said they had been living paycheck to paycheck since the onset of the pandemic.

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Nearly half of Americans have $500 or less in their savings accounts, an amount that leaves them vulnerable to unexpected expenses, according to a GOBankingRates survey of 1,063 U.S. adults conducted in November 2023.

About 29% of respondents have between $501 and $5,000 in their savings accounts, while the remaining 21% of Americans have $5,001 or more. Few hold much cash in their checking accounts as well. Of those surveyed, 60% report having $500 or less in their checking accounts, while only about 12% have $2,001 or more.

That's the type of "paycheck to paycheck", I'm referring to and the situation is going to get much worse now in the next few years with the advent of advanced automation and artificial intelligence. AGI or artificial GENERAL intelligence, is right around the corner, estimates predict we'll have AGI within the next five years, that's before 2030. Seeing how humanoid robots today are just a dexterous as you and I, able to perform complex manual tasks, that's the end of most jobs in this country.

What's the solution? How do we address this inevitable challenge to our survival under capitalism? The way to resolve this problem is through democratic socialism. We will have smart, no actually, GENIUS robots, with 300 IQs, working 24/7, mining, designing, manufacturing, farming..etc. We're all going to have so much stuff, that we won't know what to do with it. That's 21st-century democratic socialism.

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Mines, automated, transportation, automated, warehouses, automated, ports, automated, store outlets, automated, restaurants, automated, automated, automated, automated....Welcome to modern, 21st century, democratic socialism.

Thats a cool story nutter...nothing to do with seriously addressing what you've quoted, but hey, I could think of far more damaging shit you could be doing with all that stupidity.

In 2010 77% of people "lived paycheck to paycheck", that was followed by a decade of steady growth until Covid hit, and growth after that mess was dealt with.

So the metric in itself is not particularly telling of the overall state of the economy and where it's headed.

 

[TruthNotBS]

Thats a cool story nutter...nothing to do with seriously addressing what you've quoted, but hey, I could think of far more damaging shit you could be doing with all that stupidity.

All you have are insults. Are you that threatened by what I'm saying? Insults, generally, are the refuge of weak minds and arguments. That's all you have for me, Anton? It's easy and safe to hide there behind your computer, anonymously insulting people who disagree with you, huh? Rather than do that, enlighten us socialists, with your capitalist, "free-market" wisdom, on how capitalism is going to survive advanced automation and AGI. Go ahead, educate us, thank you sir. I appreciate your knowledge and ability to analyze a seemingly dire situation and offer effective, constructive solutions.

 

[TruthNotBS]

Typo correction: Our = Are.

 

[AntonToo]

All you have are insults. Are you that threatened by what I'm saying? Insults, generally, are the refuge of weak minds and arguments. That's all you have for me, Anton? It's easy and safe to hide there behind your computer, anonymously insulting people who disagree with you, huh? Rather than do that, enlighten us socialists, with your capitalist, "free-market" wisdom, on how capitalism is going to survive advanced automation and AGI. Go ahead, educate us, thank you sir. I appreciate your knowledge and ability to analyze a seemingly dire situation and offer effective, constructive solutions.

I did try. You just don't want to listen.

I told you that a historical comparison is needed. Did you look that up? Nope.

In 2010 paycheck to paycheck was 77%, which was followed by a decade of steady growth.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

The statement I quoted was not made by a politician, but our fellow forum member. Or are you implying that our friend Todd lied? Don't you think that you 'Americans' lie too much?

American homes are less affordable than they were 4 years ago.
I don't think anyone will disagree.

Russia sucks more than it did 4 years ago.
I don't think anyone will disagree.

Anything else I can help you with?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

AntonToo tell me please as a native American in n-generation how I as a foreigner should interpret this post.

When inflation and interest rates are high and demand is boosted by foreigners entering the country, homes will be less affordable.