Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Have you EVER committed yourself financially to anything without knowing what it would cost? If so you must be real rich. Are you?
Apparently Bernie doesn't have a clue what his Medicare for All will cost and he gets mighty ticked off when he is asked about it. Sheesh. Thank you for your reply Shuhak. Just once in my life I'd like to be so rich I could go into a store buy what I wanted and NEVER ONCE have to look at the price tags. Just one day. SIGH.
I don't think it has to do with how much money you have. I think it has to do with a lack of financial education, in our public schools and homes.
Many people plan for the primary finances, but don't think about the secondary ones. EG: Buying a car. Primary finances = car loan and insurance (since you have to show proof of insurance to buy a car). Secondary finances = gas and routine maintenance.
Or, OMG, the secondary and tertiary finances of having children!
LOL but... many in the west are already producing way less kids... If I had ever thought about the cost I'd have no kids.. I haven't always been able to buy them *stuff* - they had to take loans out to go to uni... but sometimes money isn't the most important thing... and doing things regardless of knowing cost or being able to afford isn't always the wrong thing to do.. Oh and I come from a non-religious country..
I've pointed it out before ... as access to medical technology increases, birth rates drop. Most developed nations would have declining populations, if it weren't for immigration.
Tell me about it! I was a single mom and ex-hubby dearest did not honor what he was supposed to provide. I never fought him about it. We divorced when my son was 3. At the time the judge said ex should pay $100/month child support till my son turned 18. Youu know how much he paid? $3000! You do the math. But I opened a savings account for my son and put what his dad sent into it. I gave him that money when he graduated from college. I remember once I only had $5 in my checking account and no savings and I worried that something would happen to sink me financially. But it didn't. I did very well by my son on my own all alone. Luck had a lot to do with it. Thank you for your reply Walt.
Rosie, smile, I say this lovingly... you are definitely sounding more cynical these days :P Yes, I have committed myself to something I didn't know the cost of...I still AM doing so.. No, I am not rich, and it's made me a whole lot poorer... but was it worth it? Yes, definitely...
If I had known the financial cost I may well not have done it.. I am glad I didn't know... I am glad I took a leap of faith and was prepared to endure continuing financial hardship... there are way more important things than money...
I didn't used to be sweetie but what with dumb don in control of everything I'd have to be a brick wall to not be adversely affected by it. SIGH. However I have maintained my sense of humor and I do smile far more than I weep. I also swear a blue streak that would embarrass a sailor at the TV when dumb don appears. I rush to hit MUTE because hearing him speak makes me nauseous. I cannot look at his countenance without wishing him bad things. Vicious things. CRUEL things. AWFUL things. VILE things. My hate for him is visceral. I used to pride myself on not hating anyone or anything. But dumb don changed that. So there ya go! Also I'm 82 and I have nothing to lose by being PAINFULLY honest. I share everything I am when I'm here. Some of it is kinda harsh but you know what? It passes. I don't hold grudges. I never seek revenge or nor do I retaliate. I just ignore. FYI I am smiling as I post this! Thank you for your reply Addb! You're a KEEPER! ((hugs))
Shuhak 