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Analysis-Harris' Michigan loss highlights Democrats' many weak spots
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 14 Comments • 1 Like • 3 months ago
“"We have failed leadership. It's exhausting, it's daunting, it's frustrating, because it didn't have to be this way," Lexis Zeidan, a Democrat and...”
Everyone has there own understanding of why the election went the way it went. I thought that Harris would win the White House and that the Republicans would the House, the Senate or both. But above all I thought it was going to be razor thin, especially in the swing states where I thought it...
How Much is a College Degree Worth?
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 76 Comments • 5 Likes • 4 months ago
“I have two college degrees, four honorary doctorate degrees, and am in three Halls of fame, and the only thing I know how to do is teach tall...”
I came across this chart on Facebook the other day and wondered what you folks would think about the subject, both the assigned values to certain degrees and the value of a college education in current society. I, personally, am against the process of forgiving student loans. If a person signs...
Electoral College Map Projector Flips All Battleground States to Donald Trump
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 154 Comments • 3 Likes • 4 months ago
“"President Trump is out working Kamala Harris, and voters know America can no longer survive under Kamala's destructive policies of soaring...”
Newsweek is usually a fairly reliable source of information. I never expected to see this headline the way the campaign has seemed to be going in Harris favor of late. I know polls are like asses and everybody has one, but this one grabbed my eye. I am planning to vote for Jill Stein - a...
Opinion: How you know the Democrats think Trump is going to win
Via: Robert in Ohio • • 56 Comments • 5 Likes • 4 months ago
An unusual take on the status of the campaigns and a forecast of a possible outcome. Interesting analysis of the situation, i.e. issues steering the course of polling and possible election outcomes as result
Things We Cannot Do
By: Robert in Ohio • life choices • 100 Comments • 4 Likes • 5 months ago
““Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.” – Marcus Aurelius “”
I came across this article and it seemed a clear explanation of some of the issues looming before our country as the presidential election draws near. Regardless of the winner things that "we cannot do" ae likely to remain the same. People will always think their answer to a problem is...
Do You Make More or Less Money Than Other People Your Age?
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 5 months ago
“How much money are Americans making? That's an important question because the income you earn affects how much you can put into a savings account...”
I have never known many people who were satisfied with how much their salary was. We always want, think we are worth more to our employer, but we need to do more to improve our station in life, to raise our value to employers and to insure a better life ow and in retirement for ourselves our...
House, Senate Flip in New Election Forecast Model
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 19 Comments • 1 Like • 5 months ago
“"Whichever way it goes, it will mean a divided gov for the U.S. - this seems to be [something] voters have become used to," Andrew Moran, head of...”
Divided government - four more years of nothing getting done is not a good forecast for the country, but that is looking like what we are going to get. Regardless of which candidate wins the White house, the Democrats and Republicans will be able to block all that each side wants to do in the...
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 65 and Older
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 7 Comments • 1 Like • 5 months ago
“"Before you clock out of your career for good, there are a few things you'll want to check off your list -- and your retirement savings is probably...”
I feel confident saying that few middle class working Americans are satisfied with the amount of money that they have set aside for their retirement. Social security will not be enough - we must save and augment our savings for a comfortable retirement. Monthly contributions (no matter how...
10 Jaw-Dropping Stats About the State of Retirement in America
Via: Robert in Ohio • News & Politics • 36 Comments • 4 Likes • 5 months ago
“According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 22.7 million more people would live below the poverty line without their Social Security...”
I think that some changes are needed to the program - both in how it is funded and how it is distributed and taxed. Social security was intended to be self-funding by the current workforce contributing and maintaining the fund while retirees were getting payments from the fund. Social payments...
