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Great article that ties into exactly why vehicle living is becoming so attractive to so many.
https://markmanson.net/american-dream?spfb?spfb_42670
https://markmanson.net/american-dream?spfb?spfb_42670
Every Road Leads Home said:Great article that ties into exactly why vehicle living is becoming so attractive to so many.
https://markmanson.net/american-dream?spfb?spfb_42670
TrainChaser said:"This thread will turn political really fast."
It was political to start with!
In reality, if your kid has a lemonade stand, the second customer is the tax man.
From the article: “Oh, and there was this whole thing called “slavery” you might of heard of. It ended.”
No, it didn’t; American companies just moved it overseas.
The American middle class (what's left of it) pays 50-60% in taxes (all-inclusive).
It isn't all atitude.
Gary68 said:just because someone tells you the american dream is a house in the burbs with 3 kids and 2 cars doesn't make it true
for some it was not being slaughtered by the khmer rouge or isis
for some its not being slaughtered because their god has a different name then the others
for some its not being slaughtered because of their sexuality
for some it not being ruled by a king
we live in a country where the poorest of the poor are fat,there hasn't been a major plague in about 100 years and no nut jobs are trying to take over the world
enjoy these times,when the thinning of the herd comes back around you will speak of these times fondly
poncho62 said:I know of 2 nutjobs that are trying to take over the White House..........lol
Anyways, good points Gary, we do have it good over here in the west compared to some countries. Things used to be better though......Maybe we have had it too good for too long and now things are evening out. Maybe thats why so many of us on here dream of a simpler existence, rather that the 9-5 hustle, home ownership and all that crappola... I dont know
jonney38 said:I'm a retired professor of economics. I have my own idea as to why van living is becoming popular. Over the past 20 years or so, the economics of living in a house or apartment have gotten worse and the economics of a van better:
1.) Building codes have increased the quality of housing but raised its price.
2.) So much private and tax payer money has been spent on roads and parking lots there is excess space available.
3.) Cell phones, wifi and solar equipment has made living in a car/van better than is once was.
That is not to say living in vans is an improvement in our lives. It's just a way to adapt to what has happened in our economy. My hat is off to those of you who are making it work.
Timely that you should mention the increasing costs of living in a house, as a friend and I were just discussing it last night. It costs him $900 per month to live in his paid off 1800 ft2 rancher, albeit in a very nice neighbourhood.
Any comment on the "Free Rider Effect"?
Vanholio said:Great read. Surprised he didn't at least include a sentence about how we got a nice bump being the only major industrial nation not in ruins after WWII. No competition is a big help.
The sad truth is that fewer people today are getting ahead than before. And they’re getting ahead not due to their hard work or their education as much as their connections, their family’s socioeconomic status, and of course, just the plain luck of not getting horribly sick or getting into a serious accident.
Add in the number of employers that will lie to you, use you, and the scumbag lawyers that will rape you...
I worked hard all my life, even when in great pain. I had to feed my children. I paid my taxes. Now I find that I get less than a $5 increase on my SS, but do not know how much my insurance will go up next year.
I dont need this dose of reality driving up my blood pressure and giving me another stroke.
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