Reply #120: I think some of the big whigs ought to rethink their aims. [View All]

[Paper Roses]

If they eliminate the middle class, who is left to keep them supplied with an never-ending bankroll?

If all of us can just get by paying our bills, we will make no unnecessary purchases made, no extra treats, no new TV's, low end cars, thrift shops will be our main source of clothing. We'll all have to change our way of living to such a degree that the money we spend will go only for survival

The coffers of the rich will take a big hit. They will have only themselves from whom to buy.

I have already started my bare-bones living. Just paid my bills and guess what, I have precious little left for any other purchases.

I talked to my home town banker a few days ago. This is a tiny bank with a stellar reputation. As much as I don't trust banking as a general entity, these folks have always done well by the townspeople here and is on sound financial footing.

My banker has given me a lot of time and attention with advice and help through a very bad time in my life, the death of my husband. Never has he given me any advice that was not logical. My accountant and the estate lawyer agree. If you have to use an bank and not a Credit Union, go to your local, small bank. You'll have a big surprise, after one ot two meetings, they'll even know your name!

I bet if there was a poll done on how many people have started to take anti-depressants, the count would be huge. At least there are some generic Anti-D's available for $4.00 a month at Target.

Speaking of pills, do you all check the big discounts offered on Generic drugs through Target, and other big chains. I will not go to "you know who", they messed one up on me.(never mind that they messed up every retail business in just about every town in the country.Always bring your new paper script and check the list before filling a prescription. All the big guys want your $4.00 business.

I just hope I never need anything that costs much more than $4.00. I'm sure many of us who have to take expensive meds are distraught. If we can't afford the pills, big pharma will suffer, they will have to taste their own medicine, the rest of us can't.



Getting old is not something I am enjoying but more than that factor, I find myself worrying about me children and grandchildren. Where is this all going?

As far as I can see, for us un the middle, it is going nowhere but down...and fast.