Reply #12: For every one like "them", there are probably 50 who lost jobs or health [View All]

[SoCalDem]

and were "pushed" into bankruptcy.

Look at your own finances..now imagine you get laid off next week and cannot find work for 2-3 months.. How long would YOU last:)

There was a time in America when people could expect to choose their line of work, and could expect to stay there as long as they were able, they would get regular raises.. they got paid vacations..they knew they had a pension coming to them after 25-30 years..they could afford health care without even having insurance..they could afford to buy a modest home.. they could afford to send their kids to college (and have them LIVE in a dorm). they could afford to buy a new car every few years..and they could do it all on a blue collar salary

This could all be done on ONE paycheck per family.. and back then people often had 4-5 kids..

The apple is shinier now..but it's rotten to the core.