Mark B

USNavy, VFW, Idaho native, retired
Before you follow, I'll likely say
something you don't like at some point

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@komonews If you're torn rather you should take the hit of an exit tax to flee your state let me help.

Exit. Pay the tax. They couldn't be telling you any clearer what your value as a citizen is to them.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

Learn to do your own research instead of listening to other peoples bumper sticker slogans.

Boomers (1946-1964)

Minimum wage in 1946: .40/hr
Annual income: $832
monthly income: $173.33
House cost in 1946: $5,150
Mortgage interest rate in 1946: 4% at it's lowest
Mortgage payment: $25.59
Add insurance and property tax rates of the time: total house payment $35

$173.33-$35=$138.33

The average family in 1946 did not have a car. There were 141 million people with 28.1 million cars.
Those making minimum wage likely wouldn't have had a car.
But for those who did:
Down payment was 33-35%
Interest was 11-12%
Loan terms, if you could get them, were typically 12 months.
So your car payment was $50-$100
We'll use the low ($50)

$138.33-$50= $88.33

In 1946 25-33% of people went to college. So most didn't go (today it's 62%);
Private institution costs; $495/yr
Public institution costs: $117/yr

By the way; Around 21-23% of disposable personal income (after taxes) went to food in 1946.
Today it's 10.4%

So no, someone making minimum wage in 1946 didn't even come close to paying for a house, car, and 2 college educations.

Would you like me to do the other end of Boomers (1964)?

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@StealthQE4 The US funded a virus that devastated the world economically and killed 15-20 million (Covid and excess mortality)...and they said nothing.

You think gas prices will be the final straw?

[Mark B @72Zorad]

A few things happened;
1) People started moving away from immediate family
2) Daycare used to be just that. An outside play area, meals, entertainment, naps, etc.
3) States got involved with licensing, regulations, certification, etc. requirements.

So, (number 1) grandparents aren't within a realistic distance. (number 2) People started becoming convinced that early childhood development was a necessity. This lead to "teachers" and educational specialists. Childcare by age group with specialists and special training for each age group. (number 3) The government got involved. Regulations, inspections, fees, safety/medical training and requirements, employee certification/training requirements, etc.

We lived in Big Spring TX in the mid 90's. Daycare was $150/m ($325 in today's money) for a 2 year old at an awesome family run daycare. Average daycare today for a 2 year old is $1200-1600.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@MrsMayhem13 Idaho was recently voted to have the worst gun laws in the nation.

Great time to be an Idahoan.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

Grok;
Apollo used a relatively fast, higher-energy path optimized for quick transit (to minimize time with limited life support and to enable a "free-return" option in emergencies).
Artemis II follows a more fuel-efficient path that takes advantage of gravity assists and requires less propellant overall. A standard minimum-energy (Hohmann-like) transfer to the Moon's distance naturally takes closer to 5 days. Apollo's quicker route burned more fuel for speed.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@StephenKing Did I miss you grousing about gas prices under Biden?

6 months of his administration had higher gas prices than today.

But that was (D)ifferent, right?

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@peterboghossian That's a joystick for flight simulator games.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@thewriterme The US government required Americans to be vetted with a Real ID to fly, in the name of safety.

Then, they opened the border and put illegal immigrants on the planes with you.

Tell me again how it's about safety..

[Mark B @72Zorad]

To your point. Every talks about how much money they got back or had to pay, after doing their taxes.
This demonstrates that almost no one knows anything about the very taxes they pay.
What you paid, for the entire year, is what matters.
Makes everyone's tax bill due at the end of the year with no payroll deductions and there would be an immediate revolt.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@ASo1omons We had a bunch of rock, so we bought a rock crusher ($6500) and crushed 5" deep gravel for our almost 1/2 mile drive.
No way we could have afforded to pay for all that gravel.
Oh, I see below "gravel is not an option".

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@AngryCops @GovKathyHochul @grok 8 months of the Biden presidency had higher gas prices than today.

But that was (D)ifferent.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@ChucklingChrly The average annual income in 1967 was $5,213 and the average wage was $2.80/hr. Minimum wage was $1.40/hr. Gas was .32/gal.

$3k in 1967 was about the same as someone with $30k today.

A car built in 1967 got 80-100k miles in it's lifespan. Today a car gets 156-160k miles.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@Scott_Wiener No Senator (from another state so mind your own business).
What we need to let sink in is that our society has devolved to a place where laws are required to keep creeper men out of women's private spaces.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@HellaADZ It's Butte City Idaho.
Given your cities predilections I understand you getting excited after reading the first four letters and making up the rest.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@mgysgtdwo @ayeejuju We bought the hype and moved here.
Within a week we learned the truth, immediately seeking to escape. Every time we think we're about to succeed and new level of hell is introduced.
It's been 5 horrendous years I would wish on no person.
Abandon hope all ye who enter here.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@leftcoastbabe Ok, it's up to 25k morons.

X needs a button where you can mute/block someone and any of the idiots that like their idiotic post.

Of course, I'd end up with an X feed that has about 20 people in it.

Which, if I'm honest, is a win as I'd leave and go do something productive.

[Mark B @72Zorad]

@leftcoastbabe So far 22k morons liked this moron's post.

Patel's personal email did not contain government business or sensitive official information.

They hacked his old gmail account.

Hillary Clinton's private email server was being used for state business, an actual crime.