Working hard worked for me. I started at 16. Got a good company job with benefits. Saved in a 401k with my husband. Bought a home and paid off debt. Now retired and doing great.
Yes don’t get why they are complaining about having to get drivers license and starting work at 15? Been that way for MANY years! And they may get somewhere if they would clean up their mouth!
I'm sure you were earning way more than $7.50/hour to pull that off but what about the people who earning peanuts like that who can't afford rent and have kids to raise?
Congratulations...you were fortunate enough to have been born when it was possible to own a home and vehicles while making an average income. That is not the case anymore. I'm 45 and have been lucky to have had great jobs on a high school education, but that is not the case anymore. Our kids will be paying back student debts until retirement and will never be able to afford a home. While the older generation complains about the younger generations being lazy and not wanting to work. I can't blame them....I wouldn't want to bust my ass for shit pay that can't even provide me the bare necessities in life.
I’ll say this-I was paid $5.41 from 87-94’. It went to 7.15$ by 94. I went to school and got my education and watched my salary grow. I worked hardddddt! Hard work has always been a component in the advancement of my personal self and ultimately my family. That has never changed. I think the reality of REALITY is a hard PILL to swallow. The internet and what’s seen on it is definitely different from REALITY. Praying for us all.
The last dude gave very much "since I brought a house 4-8 years ago when the cost of living wasn't out of control and a ran down looking house wasn't 400-600k,everyone who's struggling is automatically lazy" Sure it's not a politicians job go force people to work but is IS Our politicians, lawmakers, president's job to create bills and legislation that helps people live. Keywork being LIVE. When you have millions of hard working, tax paying, honest Americans telling you over and over again that we're struggling to make ends multiple jobs you can't just label that as laziness Wage is not keeping up with inflation, the price is rent is astronomically high, the quality of products we buy is be as good as it used to be, the quantity drastically shrunk and it cost thousands of dollars for an emergency trip to the hospital without insurance. Those are all things that lawmakers get paid to address and fix. But instead we have the right sucking trumps toes on a daily basis and profiting off MAGA's stupidity while the left just banks on fear tactics and false promises. If jobs are only paying you 16-22$hr and monthly expenses are pushing 2-3k you can't "hard work" your way out of that. I'm sure that man did work hard but if we're getting it real he looks well into his late 30s- early 40s meaning he probably brought the cause in the 5-10 years ago when the prices of homes wasn't anywhere near as high as it is today.
All true. But there's NEVER been a time when the older generation didn't look down on the kids as lazy. My brother and I used to work at a poultry farm as kids. We could spend twelve hours a day there and my dad would snort and say, "When I was your age I was there for 16 hours a day. And never even took a lunch break. Kids these days are just spoiled and soft!!"
Capitalism is not the problem.....unregulated and unchecked Capitalism is the problem. There has to be regulatory bodies in place to manage capitalism. Other countries have them, and they work. In my country there are unions, the price of medical care is regulated, there are consumer protection bodies.........etc. The system is still not perfect but at least Capitalistic interests are not allowed to run rampant and the basic minimum wage increase s every year.
Correct but every capitalistic society ends up with the same issues and ours is the leading and we see the problem. When you are in a society like this where money rules it will never be a way to truly put regulations or checks in place. Look what’s happening now with scotus and the presidency. The fools voted in all the same people with the same dumb view points. That was the checks and balances. Billionaires being expected to regulate themselves and others will never happen. So here we are. Capitalism is failing because no proper society can run like this under the dollar. Sad but true.
Well buddy they just have to keep pushing .....the problem is we have to many adults that have been coddled there whole lives and now they are lost . They never had to deal with poverty, lack, or being told no.
…As always i agree with all of you!!! Just agreeing with each other isn’t helping but its the way to the start i really do believe this guys! I really wonder how we are going to grow out if this system.. BECAUSE WE WILL! We will guys! We have to keep on uniting our guts together and STAND!
It will take we the people coming together in unity to get up and stand up for our rights non but us can put an end to this evil beast system and spark that revolution and all other countries will follow us
@@tompriceusmc yes unfortunately it’s going to take so much suffering in order for the unity to happen or God do a miracle to lift the scales off the peoples eyes so they can see before this beast system suck all the light and souls out of we the people
We need to look towards other countries and what’s working for them. Finland and Sweden are considered the happiest. They have basic human rights met like free college and healthcare. It’s not a system ran by greed and deceit. So much isn’t working in the U.S.
-less immigration and immigrants -if not the first option, build more or bigger cities. Make smaller cities bigger. Create more jobs. -healthcare and school should be free -the rich should know that when the poor can’t buy anything they will eventually not shop, and no shop equals no money. No financial stability equals less future families. (The wolves then complain there is not enough sheep)
Due to work, I spend a lot of time in those countries, and yes---their quality of life is far superior to America's. And as a whole, the people are happier, healthier, and certainly better educated. BUT... They're able to live like that ONLY because America does not live like that. From the 1950's onward, America poured trillions into defense. All to keep the Russian bear at bay...to prevent the Soviet Union from swallowing up Europe. Since we as America shouldered that burden, that meant those countries didn't have to, and could instead pour their money into social safety nets. While we were paying for aircraft carriers and nukes, they were paying for health care and education. But had we not did what we did---they couldn't have done what they did. This is why I always say that America is a great country---that allowed for even greater countries.
@@tompriceusmc 1. America's Defense Spending and European Social Safety Nets True: After World War II, the U.S. did invest heavily in defense, especially during the Cold War, to counter the Soviet Union's influence. This included NATO, where the U.S. was (and remains) the largest financial contributor. This allowed many European countries to allocate more resources toward social programs, as their defense budgets were often smaller relative to GDP. Debatable: While U.S. defense spending played a significant role in ensuring stability in Europe, it's not entirely accurate to claim that European countries owe their quality of life only to this. Europe also rebuilt itself post-WWII through strategic policies (e.g., the Marshall Plan, strong labor protections, and industrial policies) and cultural priorities emphasizing social welfare. 2. Happier, Healthier, and Better Educated True: Many European countries consistently rank higher than the U.S. in indices of happiness, health outcomes, and education quality. Examples include Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands. Universal healthcare, affordable education, and robust social safety nets contribute to this. Debatable: Happiness and quality of life are subjective and influenced by cultural values. Not everyone might agree that these rankings reflect the full picture, particularly for individuals who prioritize different aspects of life. 3. "America is a great country-that allowed for even greater countries" Perspective: This is a subjective conclusion. America's military and economic dominance post-WWII did shape the global order, but it oversimplifies the dynamic. Countries like Japan and Germany also became "greater" because of their own policies, innovation, and culture, not solely because of U.S. protection. What’s Missing: Global Contributions: It's worth noting that countries outside the U.S. and Europe (e.g., Canada, Australia, and others) also achieve high quality of life without relying on American defense spending. Internal U.S. Policy Choices: The U.S. chose to prioritize defense spending over social welfare-other countries, like those in Europe, made different choices. This was as much about domestic political and cultural priorities as global strategy.
@@Bitcoin1y 1) "it's not entirely accurate to claim that European countries owe their quality of life only to this" I never said that. I never said that there quality of life was attribute ONLY to America's defense spending. I said America defense spending made it possible for them to direct money elsewhere. Obviously that's not the ONLY reason they have a better quality of life, but it is A primary reason. Again "A" primary reason, not even THE primary reason. 2) "It's worth noting that countries outside the U.S. and Europe (e.g., Canada, Australia, and others) also achieve high quality of life without relying on American defense spending." And I never said otherwise. I never said EVERY country owed their quality of life to Americas military spending. We were clearly talking about Europe, so I didn't need to stipulate that Canada and Australia didn't owe their quality of life to us. I think you found absolutes in what I said that weren't here. But thank you for reading and replying either way.
capitalism works, quasi-capitalism doesn't. Unfortunately our country has leaned in that direction the last few decades. Adopting socialism in response is foolish. We need reform not dismantling and changing to a known failed system. I get people are upset but angry people make really bad decisions.
Let's look at socialism. You have a rich government, you work 80hours a week to get a box to live in. No matter what your skills you all get paid the same.
Real Talk- capitalism is NOT the problem, instant gratification and overspending is. Don't want debt, then don't spend money you don't have. People are way too confortable having no accountability and asking for government and tax payers to bail them out for student loans taken for degrees that are not marketable. Peace.
People have to have debt either for the the school or the trade. I order for us to not have debt is we school should be free as it was before segregation ended. If you want a “good job” you will have to pay for something. Unless your arguing those who can’t afford better should just remain doing the bottom of the barrel work then later telling them they should’ve gotten a trade or educated when they are frustrated? Ignoring the problem which is capitalism is why we are here and people like you are the problem.
"Don't want debt, then don't spend money you don't have. " Thats not how America works. Nor will it ever be. Look at the recession of 2008. And that wasn't just people spending money they didn't have---it was massive companies and banks spending money they didn't have. And then we the tax payers had to bail them out. Because the banks were....wait for it..."too big to fail." And thats America in a nutshell---where the billionaires and banks can rely on socialism to bail them out... but in order for that to happen, the common man must toil under capitalism and constantly be told that socialism is bad.
Why can't we go back to just trading goods amongst each other. For example someone trading 5 bags of apples for a goat. Just help each other instead of relaying on this demonic system.
These people take life too seriously. I just got me a job where I get 40hrs a week and get pay in cash. I have worked and paid taxes for 30 years. SS told me I have earned 40 credits to get SSI b/c I am not 62 years old. 😂😂🤣🤣
Minimum wage where I live is $7.25 an hour ...so STFU! I don't do drugs or drink not on any medications I graduated hs with a 3.0 but I suffer from severe scarring alopecia and am disfigured and it cause constant agony and sever depression and severe anxiety I don't qualify for housing , credit cards, vehicles, loans... NOTHING! groceries and vehicles and essentials cost the same in Pennsylvania as they do in California but the wage is so much higher in other places and you can at least qualify for the things aforementioned,,, imagine working the same job that guy works at a fast food restaurant where he claims its enough to BUY a house but doing the sane job for $7.25! Even the construction jobs where I live and landscaping ALL pay 7.25! And if you ask for $10 an hour they will gaslight you and tell you to be a Dr if you want that much or say "no wonder your broke" or " your lazy grrrrr imagine building house for rich people gone 10 hours a day for $ 60! A day! Trying to do the right thing and working a REAL job but not being able to afford accar or even rent and have to live in the projects but my cousin works at a furniture store and sleeps and texts ALL day long practically and gets $22 an hour and barley does anything ... She's pretty! That's why! Her first car was biufgt for her and college was paid for by my uncle I got zero help and ended up nowhere because of it and work 100x harder than she ever has...that's one example! 160 hours $1170! Fuck everything
It’s hard to feel sympathy for people who are so annoying.
Oh ok, Don’t feel sympathy then. Just realize we are screwed and people like you are why 🤷🏾♀️.
Lol
So why are you here? Bitter soul
Which ones are annoying?
You have no nerve to comment with no Pic..🤭😆 Your comment is annoying 😑
Working hard worked for me. I started at 16. Got a good company job with benefits. Saved in a 401k with my husband. Bought a home and paid off debt. Now retired and doing great.
Yes don’t get why they are complaining about having to get drivers license and starting work at 15? Been that way for MANY years! And they may get somewhere if they would clean up their mouth!
I'm sure you were earning way more than $7.50/hour to pull that off but what about the people who earning peanuts like that who can't afford rent and have kids to raise?
ROSS PEROT WAS RIGHT!!!
Congratulations...you were fortunate enough to have been born when it was possible to own a home and vehicles while making an average income. That is not the case anymore. I'm 45 and have been lucky to have had great jobs on a high school education, but that is not the case anymore. Our kids will be paying back student debts until retirement and will never be able to afford a home. While the older generation complains about the younger generations being lazy and not wanting to work. I can't blame them....I wouldn't want to bust my ass for shit pay that can't even provide me the bare necessities in life.
I’ll say this-I was paid $5.41 from 87-94’. It went to 7.15$ by 94. I went to school and got my education and watched my salary grow. I worked hardddddt! Hard work has always been a component in the advancement of my personal self and ultimately my family. That has never changed. I think the reality of REALITY is a hard PILL to swallow. The internet and what’s seen on it is definitely different from REALITY. Praying for us all.
The last dude gave very much "since I brought a house 4-8 years ago when the cost of living wasn't out of control and a ran down looking house wasn't 400-600k,everyone who's struggling is automatically lazy"
Sure it's not a politicians job go force people to work but is IS Our politicians, lawmakers, president's job to create bills and legislation that helps people live. Keywork being LIVE. When you have millions of hard working, tax paying, honest Americans telling you over and over again that we're struggling to make ends multiple jobs you can't just label that as laziness
Wage is not keeping up with inflation, the price is rent is astronomically high, the quality of products we buy is be as good as it used to be, the quantity drastically shrunk and it cost thousands of dollars for an emergency trip to the hospital without insurance. Those are all things that lawmakers get paid to address and fix. But instead we have the right sucking trumps toes on a daily basis and profiting off MAGA's stupidity while the left just banks on fear tactics and false promises.
If jobs are only paying you 16-22$hr and monthly expenses are pushing 2-3k you can't "hard work" your way out of that. I'm sure that man did work hard but if we're getting it real he looks well into his late 30s- early 40s meaning he probably brought the cause in the 5-10 years ago when the prices of homes wasn't anywhere near as high as it is today.
All true.
But there's NEVER been a time when the older generation didn't look down on the kids as lazy.
My brother and I used to work at a poultry farm as kids. We could spend twelve hours a day there and my dad would snort and say, "When I was your age I was there for 16 hours a day. And never even took a lunch break. Kids these days are just spoiled and soft!!"
Bingo!!! This is why I can’t deal with the older gens. They’ve never had to deal with this and will never get what we are dealing.
Capitalism is not the problem.....unregulated and unchecked Capitalism is the problem. There has to be regulatory bodies in place to manage capitalism. Other countries have them, and they work. In my country there are unions, the price of medical care is regulated, there are consumer protection bodies.........etc. The system is still not perfect but at least Capitalistic interests are not allowed to run rampant and the basic minimum wage increase s every year.
Monopolies that aren’t regulated is the problem
Correct but every capitalistic society ends up with the same issues and ours is the leading and we see the problem. When you are in a society like this where money rules it will never be a way to truly put regulations or checks in place. Look what’s happening now with scotus and the presidency. The fools voted in all the same people with the same dumb view points. That was the checks and balances. Billionaires being expected to regulate themselves and others will never happen. So here we are. Capitalism is failing because no proper society can run like this under the dollar. Sad but true.
Well buddy they just have to keep pushing .....the problem is we have to many adults that have been coddled there whole lives and now they are lost . They never had to deal with poverty, lack, or being told no.
This is much of it.
And people like you are the problem wanting to keep getting wealthier and wealthier
Thank you Emmanuel!!!!
…As always i agree with all of you!!! Just agreeing with each other isn’t helping but its the way to the start i really do believe this guys! I really wonder how we are going to grow out if this system.. BECAUSE WE WILL! We will guys! We have to keep on uniting our guts together and STAND!
high rent and inflation is ruining our country, people die because they are afraid of expensive medical bills, our country sucks
I never want to leave my house when I’m off because I’m at work MOST OF THE TIME.
Watching videos like this makes me appreciate my job even more.
@@BREEZYM6015 what do you do for work again
I don't listen to experts wearing shower caps.
😂
It will take we the people coming together in unity to get up and stand up for our rights non but us can put an end to this evil beast system and spark that revolution and all other countries will follow us
"It will take we the people coming together in unity"
😄
Sorry, but I don't anyone really believes thats going to happen.
@@tompriceusmc yes unfortunately it’s going to take so much suffering in order for the unity to happen or God do a miracle to lift the scales off the peoples eyes so they can see before this beast system suck all the light and souls out of we the people
I'm in ❤❤❤❤
It’s a don’t hate the player, hate the game situation
We need to look towards other countries and what’s working for them. Finland and Sweden are considered the happiest. They have basic human rights met like free college and healthcare. It’s not a system ran by greed and deceit. So much isn’t working in the U.S.
-less immigration and immigrants
-if not the first option, build more or bigger cities. Make smaller cities bigger. Create more jobs.
-healthcare and school should be free
-the rich should know that when the poor can’t buy anything they will eventually not shop, and no shop equals no money. No financial stability equals less future families. (The wolves then complain there is not enough sheep)
Due to work, I spend a lot of time in those countries, and yes---their quality of life is far superior to America's. And as a whole, the people are happier, healthier, and certainly better educated.
BUT...
They're able to live like that ONLY because America does not live like that. From the 1950's onward, America poured trillions into defense. All to keep the Russian bear at bay...to prevent the Soviet Union from swallowing up Europe. Since we as America shouldered that burden, that meant those countries didn't have to, and could instead pour their money into social safety nets. While we were paying for aircraft carriers and nukes, they were paying for health care and education.
But had we not did what we did---they couldn't have done what they did.
This is why I always say that America is a great country---that allowed for even greater countries.
@@tompriceusmc 1. America's Defense Spending and European Social Safety Nets
True: After World War II, the U.S. did invest heavily in defense, especially during the Cold War, to counter the Soviet Union's influence. This included NATO, where the U.S. was (and remains) the largest financial contributor. This allowed many European countries to allocate more resources toward social programs, as their defense budgets were often smaller relative to GDP.
Debatable: While U.S. defense spending played a significant role in ensuring stability in Europe, it's not entirely accurate to claim that European countries owe their quality of life only to this. Europe also rebuilt itself post-WWII through strategic policies (e.g., the Marshall Plan, strong labor protections, and industrial policies) and cultural priorities emphasizing social welfare.
2. Happier, Healthier, and Better Educated
True: Many European countries consistently rank higher than the U.S. in indices of happiness, health outcomes, and education quality. Examples include Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands. Universal healthcare, affordable education, and robust social safety nets contribute to this.
Debatable: Happiness and quality of life are subjective and influenced by cultural values. Not everyone might agree that these rankings reflect the full picture, particularly for individuals who prioritize different aspects of life.
3. "America is a great country-that allowed for even greater countries"
Perspective: This is a subjective conclusion. America's military and economic dominance post-WWII did shape the global order, but it oversimplifies the dynamic. Countries like Japan and Germany also became "greater" because of their own policies, innovation, and culture, not solely because of U.S. protection.
What’s Missing:
Global Contributions: It's worth noting that countries outside the U.S. and Europe (e.g., Canada, Australia, and others) also achieve high quality of life without relying on American defense spending.
Internal U.S. Policy Choices: The U.S. chose to prioritize defense spending over social welfare-other countries, like those in Europe, made different choices. This was as much about domestic political and cultural priorities as global strategy.
@@Bitcoin1y
1) "it's not entirely accurate to claim that European countries owe their quality of life only to this"
I never said that. I never said that there quality of life was attribute ONLY to America's defense spending. I said America defense spending made it possible for them to direct money elsewhere. Obviously that's not the ONLY reason they have a better quality of life, but it is A primary reason. Again "A" primary reason, not even THE primary reason.
2) "It's worth noting that countries outside the U.S. and Europe (e.g., Canada, Australia, and others) also achieve high quality of life without relying on American defense spending."
And I never said otherwise. I never said EVERY country owed their quality of life to Americas military spending. We were clearly talking about Europe, so I didn't need to stipulate that Canada and Australia didn't owe their quality of life to us.
I think you found absolutes in what I said that weren't here. But thank you for reading and replying either way.
i remember how 20 years ago western ppl were making fun of the rest of the world. noone is laughing now
capitalism works, quasi-capitalism doesn't. Unfortunately our country has leaned in that direction the last few decades. Adopting socialism in response is foolish. We need reform not dismantling and changing to a known failed system. I get people are upset but angry people make really bad decisions.
This sort of thing would fly in France.😂
Yet, they spent 5 BILLION on OF..... 💀
Let's look at socialism. You have a rich government, you work 80hours a week to get a box to live in. No matter what your skills you all get paid the same.
I like my 2 bed, 2 bath townhome box. How much does everyone make in a socialism environment?
Real Talk- capitalism is NOT the problem, instant gratification and overspending is. Don't want debt, then don't spend money you don't have. People are way too confortable having no accountability and asking for government and tax payers to bail them out for student loans taken for degrees that are not marketable. Peace.
Two things can be true at the same time. Extremist capitalism IS a problem.
People have to have debt either for the the school or the trade. I order for us to not have debt is we school should be free as it was before segregation ended. If you want a “good job” you will have to pay for something. Unless your arguing those who can’t afford better should just remain doing the bottom of the barrel work then later telling them they should’ve gotten a trade or educated when they are frustrated? Ignoring the problem which is capitalism is why we are here and people like you are the problem.
"Don't want debt, then don't spend money you don't have. "
Thats not how America works. Nor will it ever be.
Look at the recession of 2008. And that wasn't just people spending money they didn't have---it was massive companies and banks spending money they didn't have.
And then we the tax payers had to bail them out. Because the banks were....wait for it..."too big to fail."
And thats America in a nutshell---where the billionaires and banks can rely on socialism to bail them out... but in order for that to happen, the common man must toil under capitalism and constantly be told that socialism is bad.
lol
Capitalism rocks. I hear Cuba is nice.
I hear your white mother likes her men dark but don't blame her
Took six years to get my company going❤ its the only way.
How did u fund it/ get a business loan
Why can't we go back to just trading goods amongst each other. For example someone trading 5 bags of apples for a goat. Just help each other instead of relaying on this demonic system.
Love the last guy.
Did you catch any of their husbands names?
Lmao
These people take life too seriously. I just got me a job where I get 40hrs a week and get pay in cash. I have worked and paid taxes for 30 years. SS told me I have earned 40 credits to get SSI b/c I am not 62 years old. 😂😂🤣🤣
Minimum wage where I live is $7.25 an hour ...so STFU! I don't do drugs or drink not on any medications I graduated hs with a 3.0 but I suffer from severe scarring alopecia and am disfigured and it cause constant agony and sever depression and severe anxiety I don't qualify for housing , credit cards, vehicles, loans... NOTHING! groceries and vehicles and essentials cost the same in Pennsylvania as they do in California but the wage is so much higher in other places and you can at least qualify for the things aforementioned,,, imagine working the same job that guy works at a fast food restaurant where he claims its enough to BUY a house but doing the sane job for $7.25! Even the construction jobs where I live and landscaping ALL pay 7.25! And if you ask for $10 an hour they will gaslight you and tell you to be a Dr if you want that much or say "no wonder your broke" or " your lazy grrrrr imagine building house for rich people gone 10 hours a day for $ 60! A day! Trying to do the right thing and working a REAL job but not being able to afford accar or even rent and have to live in the projects but my cousin works at a furniture store and sleeps and texts ALL day long practically and gets $22 an hour and barley does anything ... She's pretty! That's why! Her first car was biufgt for her and college was paid for by my uncle I got zero help and ended up nowhere because of it and work 100x harder than she ever has...that's one example! 160 hours $1170! Fuck everything