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March 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM #674711March 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM #673678SD RealtorParticipant
” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.
March 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM #673736SD RealtorParticipant” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.
March 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM #674347SD RealtorParticipant” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.
March 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM #674484SD RealtorParticipant” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.
March 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM #674831SD RealtorParticipant” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.
March 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM #673778briansd1Guest[quote=SD Realtor]” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.[/quote]
I believe that most folks can cope. Drive cheaper cars and eat less. Avoid package or premade food.
Breakfast cereal and milk are expensive? Who needs that? Buy plain oatmeal and have it with hot water. I do that and one big pack from costco lasts me a couple months.
Of course, the government will have to step in to provide public transport options and allow more density of housing.
March 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM #673836briansd1Guest[quote=SD Realtor]” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.[/quote]
I believe that most folks can cope. Drive cheaper cars and eat less. Avoid package or premade food.
Breakfast cereal and milk are expensive? Who needs that? Buy plain oatmeal and have it with hot water. I do that and one big pack from costco lasts me a couple months.
Of course, the government will have to step in to provide public transport options and allow more density of housing.
March 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM #674447briansd1Guest[quote=SD Realtor]” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.[/quote]
I believe that most folks can cope. Drive cheaper cars and eat less. Avoid package or premade food.
Breakfast cereal and milk are expensive? Who needs that? Buy plain oatmeal and have it with hot water. I do that and one big pack from costco lasts me a couple months.
Of course, the government will have to step in to provide public transport options and allow more density of housing.
March 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM #674584briansd1Guest[quote=SD Realtor]” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.[/quote]
I believe that most folks can cope. Drive cheaper cars and eat less. Avoid package or premade food.
Breakfast cereal and milk are expensive? Who needs that? Buy plain oatmeal and have it with hot water. I do that and one big pack from costco lasts me a couple months.
Of course, the government will have to step in to provide public transport options and allow more density of housing.
March 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM #674931briansd1Guest[quote=SD Realtor]” Inflation in food and engergy is a good thing, IMHO. It’s not something that we can’t cope with. Higher prices will force us to make lifestyle decisions that are good for us. ”
I am sure that many lower and middle income people think just like Brian! I am sure they have no problem coping with those higher energy and food prices.[/quote]
I believe that most folks can cope. Drive cheaper cars and eat less. Avoid package or premade food.
Breakfast cereal and milk are expensive? Who needs that? Buy plain oatmeal and have it with hot water. I do that and one big pack from costco lasts me a couple months.
Of course, the government will have to step in to provide public transport options and allow more density of housing.
March 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM #673788SD RealtorParticipantSure it works for you Brian. I am sure your answer is suitable to the millions who are not as well off as you. The families with kids, and who don’t live in San Diego. I am sure children will love plain oatmeal for breakfast every day.
Some of things you say are so laughable. Honestly… If you ever find a spouse and have kids you will receive the wakeup call of your life Brian.
I cannot imagine there is a parent on this board who reads some of your life simple posts and doesn’t shake their heads in disbelief.
Your simplistic answers for everyone are never well thought out and are frequently highly impractical. As the cost of water and sewer continues to rise these same people can alter consumption of water and use the toilet less as well. The answers of govt providing further basic necessities are illogical for a govt that is debt ridden, cannot resolve mammoth entitlement issues, and for a currency that has already been devalued significantly.
Inflation in basic necessities is a disaster for those of lesser means when it is not accompanies by corresponding wage increases.
The far more realistic scenario of what will happen in the real world as opposed to Brians world is that a wider chasm will be created by the haves and have nots. Further destruction of the middle class will continue and increased welfare will be needed just to keep people afloat rather then the creation of the utopian society you envision.
So yes if that is what you espouse then higher energy and food prices are good.
March 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM #673846SD RealtorParticipantSure it works for you Brian. I am sure your answer is suitable to the millions who are not as well off as you. The families with kids, and who don’t live in San Diego. I am sure children will love plain oatmeal for breakfast every day.
Some of things you say are so laughable. Honestly… If you ever find a spouse and have kids you will receive the wakeup call of your life Brian.
I cannot imagine there is a parent on this board who reads some of your life simple posts and doesn’t shake their heads in disbelief.
Your simplistic answers for everyone are never well thought out and are frequently highly impractical. As the cost of water and sewer continues to rise these same people can alter consumption of water and use the toilet less as well. The answers of govt providing further basic necessities are illogical for a govt that is debt ridden, cannot resolve mammoth entitlement issues, and for a currency that has already been devalued significantly.
Inflation in basic necessities is a disaster for those of lesser means when it is not accompanies by corresponding wage increases.
The far more realistic scenario of what will happen in the real world as opposed to Brians world is that a wider chasm will be created by the haves and have nots. Further destruction of the middle class will continue and increased welfare will be needed just to keep people afloat rather then the creation of the utopian society you envision.
So yes if that is what you espouse then higher energy and food prices are good.
March 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM #674457SD RealtorParticipantSure it works for you Brian. I am sure your answer is suitable to the millions who are not as well off as you. The families with kids, and who don’t live in San Diego. I am sure children will love plain oatmeal for breakfast every day.
Some of things you say are so laughable. Honestly… If you ever find a spouse and have kids you will receive the wakeup call of your life Brian.
I cannot imagine there is a parent on this board who reads some of your life simple posts and doesn’t shake their heads in disbelief.
Your simplistic answers for everyone are never well thought out and are frequently highly impractical. As the cost of water and sewer continues to rise these same people can alter consumption of water and use the toilet less as well. The answers of govt providing further basic necessities are illogical for a govt that is debt ridden, cannot resolve mammoth entitlement issues, and for a currency that has already been devalued significantly.
Inflation in basic necessities is a disaster for those of lesser means when it is not accompanies by corresponding wage increases.
The far more realistic scenario of what will happen in the real world as opposed to Brians world is that a wider chasm will be created by the haves and have nots. Further destruction of the middle class will continue and increased welfare will be needed just to keep people afloat rather then the creation of the utopian society you envision.
So yes if that is what you espouse then higher energy and food prices are good.
March 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM #674594SD RealtorParticipantSure it works for you Brian. I am sure your answer is suitable to the millions who are not as well off as you. The families with kids, and who don’t live in San Diego. I am sure children will love plain oatmeal for breakfast every day.
Some of things you say are so laughable. Honestly… If you ever find a spouse and have kids you will receive the wakeup call of your life Brian.
I cannot imagine there is a parent on this board who reads some of your life simple posts and doesn’t shake their heads in disbelief.
Your simplistic answers for everyone are never well thought out and are frequently highly impractical. As the cost of water and sewer continues to rise these same people can alter consumption of water and use the toilet less as well. The answers of govt providing further basic necessities are illogical for a govt that is debt ridden, cannot resolve mammoth entitlement issues, and for a currency that has already been devalued significantly.
Inflation in basic necessities is a disaster for those of lesser means when it is not accompanies by corresponding wage increases.
The far more realistic scenario of what will happen in the real world as opposed to Brians world is that a wider chasm will be created by the haves and have nots. Further destruction of the middle class will continue and increased welfare will be needed just to keep people afloat rather then the creation of the utopian society you envision.
So yes if that is what you espouse then higher energy and food prices are good.
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