Maddog wrote:Guest wrote:Maddog wrote:Once again, California has the highest poverty rate in the nation, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report.
A little more than 1 in 5 Californians—20.4 percent—live in poverty. The national average is 14.7 percent according to the Supplemental Poverty Measure which accounts for regional cost-of-living differences, out-of-pocket medical expenses and other items, unlike the older Official Poverty Measure.A little refresher, for the illiterate.
Perhaps if you put all caps - every thirteen year old knows that if you put it in all caps the fundamental flaws in your pre-pubescent understanding of the real world disappear.
Grow up Sonny. This isn't you Kindergarten debate class and you don't win by crying and demanding your blankie
Do you think that will help?
I don't want people thinking I'm yelling. I would think a gentle reminder of the facts as presented by the US CENSUS DEPARTMENT would be adequate.
OK Sonny let's introduce you to the real world. If you're not sure what the real world is ask you wet-nurse.
You can define money by how much there is or by the quality of life it can give you but you don't get to mix and match defying your own logic as you do so.
You can say that Qatar is a shithole that treats 95% of it's residents as subhuman, OK good for you and you can say that Qatar is a country that doesn't charge tax and lets businesses thrive but you don't get to separate those facts.
California is a place where almost everyone earns more than they do in Mississippi, Kentucky or Texas and can have a much better of life with the money they earn despite being poor. That is a fair and balanced statement
Poor people in California live better than middle income people in Mississippi and average income people in Texas. That is a fair and balanced statement
Mississippi and Texas are shitholes compared to Califoria, that is a fair and balanced statement.
Saying California is worse than Texas is like saying Qatar is better than the USA, that is a fair and balanced statement
Now obviously your Mommy is worried about her taxes and that's affecting you but don't worry Sonny, despite the cuts to welfare by Donald Trump you'll still, at the very least, get your gubmint cheese this month