Why did you vote for Obama or not...?

[carole]

Thank you.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

One thing for sure, he'd really have to work hard at it to get us in a bigger mess than we are in right now!

[Puckstop31]

One thing for sure, he'd really have to work hard at it to get us in a bigger mess than we are in right now!

How spolied and naive we have become....

[momoffuzzyfaces]

How spolied and naive we have become....

Well, maybe some of YOU have.....

[lizbud]

Well, maybe some of YOU have.....

You betcha. Some have always been, but only see it in others.

[Puckstop31]

You betcha. Some have always been, but only see it in others.

I have and do admit my failures. Frankly, I cherish them. Because I believe that we find our greatest strengths when we overcome failure.

[carole]

Well said.

[Puckstop31]

Sigh....


My point was to express that THIS is NOT as bad as it can get. The media has us all in a frenzy, trying to make us think life is horrible. Granted, the economy is not well.... But I assume you still have a roof over your head? Food in your belly? A warm place to sleep?

So YES, we as a people have become spoiled and naive if we really think how we live today is "horrible". What we define as "poverty" here, would be a life of grandeur in a lot of other places on Earth.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Sigh....


My point was to express that THIS is NOT as bad as it can get. The media has us all in a frenzy, trying to make us think life is horrible. Granted, the economy is not well.... But I assume you still have a roof over your head? Food in your belly? A warm place to sleep?

So YES, we as a people have become spoiled and naive if we really think how we live today is "horrible". What we define as "poverty" here, would be a life of grandeur in a lot of other places on Earth.

Sorry if I misunderstood you. But the only reason I have a roof over my head is because of my brother. If he hadn't bought my house for me, I'd be homeless. Most of the "extras" I have, he bought for me too: my computer and tv among other things. My disability isn't enough to pay for rent and food and meds and other stuff too.

[carole]

I don't think puck was trying to make light of your situation, i think it was just a comparison to others in third world countries who really live in poverty,in shacks with no running water, sanitation,food,etc etc, if we compare to that, we are living in pure luxury.,that does not mean we don't have empathy for those less well off than ourselves, and yes it can be tough,i struggle on a day to day basis myself, but there really is no comparison to what these poor beggars are living. I count my blessings.