Ted Rall for June 01, 2015
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Woman: "According to the federal reserve, only 53% of Americans could cover a $400 emergency expense without selling something or borrowing money." Man: Nice country. Woman: "Also, 65% say they're 'doing ok' or 'living comfortably' financially. Man: 12% can't come up with $400 but they think they're just fine? Woman: Yep. Man: Which may explain why we've become a poor nation. Woman: Too dumb to demand better: Too dumb to earn more.
Jeff Cartwright, red states actually receive more government assistance than blue states. Funny how Republican’ts can’t acknowledge /accept that FACT.Ted Rall, your number is a little off. If 53% say they could cover a $400 expense, 47% could not, which makes 18% who can’t cover it think that they are comfortable.