an unscientific poll

darthtang aw

darthtang aw

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ok...here is the question. if you could be born and live in any country in the world...where?would you pick? there is one catch....you would be born below the poverty level and a very very poor upon birth. which country do you choose?
 
travelerjp98

travelerjp98

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The US. Because I won't have to work to make a living. The government will just give me money and I'll live off of it. And so will my kids, and grandkids.
 
1guydude

1guydude

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artic....antartic
somwhere cold. where everyones poor. i could snowboard or something all the time!
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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Meowzer, I thought you said you loved living in the country?

I'de still live in the US. I was born poor, I have lived poor, and I make below the poverty level already - but I know that I have a much higher standard of living than I may in other countries. I also have more opportunities to advance myself, by education, by leadership skills and by experience...
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389086/an-unscientific-poll#post_3436100
Meowzer, I thought you said you loved living in the country?

I'de still live in the US. I was born poor, I have lived poor, and I make below the poverty level already - but I know that I have a much higher standard of living than I may in other countries. I also have more opportunities to advance myself, by education, by leadership skills and by experience...
I DO....I'm sorry....I am just in a bad mood :(
 
gemmy

gemmy

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Quote:
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/389086/an-unscientific-poll#post_3436100
Meowzer, I thought you said you loved living in the country?

I'de still live in the US. I was born poor, I have lived poor, and I make below the poverty level already - but I know that I have a much higher standard of living than I may in other countries. I also have more opportunities to advance myself, by education, by leadership skills and by experience...
Do you know what the poverty level is considered?
http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/11fedreg.shtml
 
slice

slice

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The United States, east coast. Topsail Island, NC to be specific. I'd survive just fine, although the taste of Bluefish might get old...
 
darthtang aw

darthtang aw

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BTL, I would pick the U.S...for one reason. I have lived in many countries around the world. I feel the U.S. gives me the best chance to elevate my standard of living to a higher level.
I find it interesting......the majority of the countries chosen have capitalistic societies.....yet capitalism is demonized and currently being protested by many........yet when given a choice of where to live as a poor person....most will always pick a capitalist country...and a greater majority of those capitalist countries picked is the U.S.A..
why is that?
Discuss.
 
beth

beth

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Originally Posted by Darthtang AW http:///t/389086/an-unscientific-poll#post_3436043
ok...here is the question. if you could be born and live in any country in the world...where?would you pick? there is one catch....you would be born below the poverty level and a very very poor upon birth. which country do you choose?
Wasn't this on Rush Limbaugh last week?
Answer: Any western country that has embraced capitalism and democracy so that the poor person had the freeddom to strive and achieve prosperity.
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/389086/an-unscientific-poll#post_3436103
Do you know what the poverty level is considered?
http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/11fedreg.shtml
Yup. And I still make a little less than that for a 2 person household.
I work for my dad and my wife is a college student. I can't wait till she gets a job! Next year woot woot!
I might be poor but I know how to save and manage my money very well. That's how I get to have a saltwater aquarium!
 
slice

slice

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Originally Posted by Slice http:///t/389086/an-unscientific-poll#post_3436156
The United States, east coast. Topsail Island, NC to be specific. I'd survive just fine, although the taste of Bluefish might get old...
I should have asked for clarification as to the time frame. I assumed the current time, today.
Pre Obama, Post Obama reelection or Post Obama defeat are three different answers.
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Originally Posted by Darthtang AW http:///t/389086/an-unscientific-poll#post_3436163
BTL, I would pick the U.S...for one reason. I have lived in many countries around the world. I feel the U.S. gives me the best chance to elevate my standard of living to a higher level.
I find it interesting......the majority of the countries chosen have capitalistic societies.....yet capitalism is demonized and currently being protested by many........yet when given a choice of where to live as a poor person....most will always pick a capitalist country...and a greater majority of those capitalist countries picked is the U.S.A..
why is that?
Discuss.
I find it interesting that self determination is nearly universally applauded, yet much too often, the populus is so easily persuaded towards servitude.
 
darthtang aw

darthtang aw

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Wasn't this on Rush Limbaugh last week?
Answer:  Any western country that has embraced capitalism and democracy so that the poor person had the freeddom to strive and achieve prosperity.
it is possible. the question came from a discussion i was having with my dad. I know he listens to rush. we lived in europe for many years and he asked me if i would rather live there as a poor person or here. told i felt i had a better chance here due to tax laws and such. plus the ability to be come successful. look at where the fortune 500 people live. that is all i need to know.
 
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