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Punx

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8. Don't Forget "Free Trade"

Reply to Warpy (Reply #5)

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 03:12 PM

Apr 2016

A lot of jobs and wealth has shifted overseas because of that.

As someone who is relatively well off due to living conservatively when we had a good income, I can tell you all it would take is a major medical issue or disability for either myself or my wife and we could loose everything we have worked decades for. And we have insurance!

No doubt in my mind at the moment that my kids will have it worse.

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Why I believe the American Dream just died (op/ed) [View all] Hiraeth Apr 2016 OP

I never viewed the American Dream as being so centered in capitalism. Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #1

As a person with a paid-off house and plenty of cash in investments, I Nay Apr 2016 #2

They are talking about themselves. IF EVEN they don't FEEL rich with all THEIR WEALTH Hiraeth Apr 2016 #3

I agree. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2016 #9

Retirement and layoff insecurity Depaysement Apr 2016 #4

Yes. They are finally feeling the pinch, too. About time. Hiraeth Apr 2016 #7

Talk about missing the point! Warpy Apr 2016 #5

It has DIED to the point that not even the wealthy FEEL secure. and Yes, I agree with you on HOW Hiraeth Apr 2016 #6

Don't Forget "Free Trade" Punx Apr 2016 #8