Look I'm the working poor Bill references and he couldn't be more full of SH*T! I chose to work for state government to be of service, I know the same job in the private sector would triple my pay, but I love what I do right were I am at. When the Dems were in office we got furloughs, merit increases were stopped and many of my co workers got laid off. Taxes, food stamps and housing assistance were out of control and if you wanted to start up a small business liberal policies made it almost impossible. It was easier for people to do nothing and live off the state than to actually get up and go out to work 8 hrs a day. The Republicans took over, merit increases started up, no more furloughs and everyone in State gov got a 3% increase in pay. The state went from being in the red to having a surplus. Work requirements were stated and more people went to work. Liberal policies were overturned and more people started up small businesses which in turn created more jobs for people work. This isnt an overnight thing, its been 10yrs and Machias is a pretty cool little town today with more to offer. 10yrs ago under liberal policy it was quickly becoming a ghost town, over run with drugs and crime. I have to admit I was very hesitant of having a tv reality star as president, but things are working out for us based on his current policies. All in all in the past year we have gained 16% increase in pay every pay period. Under Obama we barely made it pay check to pay check. If you put feelings and emotions aside and just look at the brass you will see why despite all the whining his numbers will continue to go up. I can't say everyone will experience growth like we have but I can imagine there are quite a few of us that have. Democrats are not the party of the working man, we have felt the sting from that party. When enacted their polices are instant and damaging. They say patience is a virtue very few have. But give it time and things will get better, they already are for us.
Last edited by RARiddell; 07/28/18 07:52 AM.