The Numbers Don't Lie

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by scotty

Both parties have had a hand in our demise, but there was a chance to turn it around, unfortunatly when that chance offered itself the party in power failed.

I agree with your general assessment... but "our demise?" We ain't dead, Bro!

[scotty]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

Does anyone not attribute this to a cultural shift? I realize we are in recession but I am running into a large number of people who would rather live on one income, cut expenses, save and live frugally and not chase the almighty dollar.

Could it be that people just are tired of working hard just to pay taxes and daycare?

You may be right. My wife goes to school part time but is not looking for a job of any kind. We get by and would probably do better if she had something part-time, but we have come to the same conclusion, why bother.

Originally Posted by pelathais

I agree with your general assessment... but "our demise?" We ain't dead, Bro!

Sorry, lol. I have three teenage daughters. Guess the "dramatics" is rubbing off on me.