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originally posted by: CthruU
a reply to: CmdrShep2154
So many parents are poor because the gov is negligent not just in USA but everywhere.
The negligence lies in the fact that to this day - anyone can breed as often as they like and generally the lower classes are prolific breeders for millions of reasons.
The family unit is breaking down bigtime but not from "the elite" but from within itself as individuals sense of value towards family units evaporates through priorities deprivation and self entitlement.
originally posted by: funbobby
a reply to: CmdrShep2154
Being poor in America in 2018 is much better than being middle class in the 50s. the middle class has shrunk a little but that is because those middle class people became upper class people. The upper class has grown. In the 50s-90s we didn't allow a lot of immigration.
The majority of the U.S. population (52%) are in the middle class, according to a recent report (September 2018) from the Pew Research Center. That is a slight increase from 2015 when the previous Pew Report found that the middle class made up slightly less than 50% of the U.S. population. However, the narrow majority found in 2018 still reflects a longer-term trend of a shrinking middle class compared to the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and the oughts.
originally posted by: funbobby
a reply to: InTheLight
I am having trouble figuring out what point you are trying to make.
originally posted by: Boadicea
a reply to: CmdrShep2154
I think a strong middle class is necessary to a free and democratic society.
I agree.
And the family provides security, stability, and strength... it empowers the individuals within the family. It means the individuals are not dependent on government, nor is the family. It's a safe place. A sanctuary one can return to after dealing with the trials and tribulations of life. Where everyone can "belong" and be valued and appreciated and most of all loved.
At least it used to. Unfortunately, even family is expendable and disposable these days, just like all people are expendable and disposable.
It's quite sad to see.
originally posted by: funbobby
a reply to: InTheLight
That's just class warfare talking. Here in America we don't even have fixed castes so class warfare arguments make no sense here. There are no "the rich". Does "the rich" getting richer take something away from others? Is wealth a zero sum game?
Have you also noticed that 9.9/10 times the female in a divorce walks away with the money and ongoing payments from the male spouse - pretty much by default?
You eliminate the possibility of successful men becoming more independent. That’s the point. Women know it and exploit it. It’s not so much to prop up women as it is to ensure that those who are otherwise successful remain held down, not advancing and thus pose little to no threat.
Breaking up the “family unit” is extremely useful for those who want to stay in power.