Posted on 06/01/2013 at 12:40 PM
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Even though I've seen both sides of the money spectrum,I can relate to what you mean. I've never been wealthy,but have lived on meager means before. The time of my life that put it into perspective was when I went into the Navy. You meet people from all over the country,from all walks of life. Some college educated,some not. Some rich,some poor. We found we had more in common than we ever knew. Being stuck out at sea with people can do that. The thing that did puzzle me was the attitudes of some younger black guys. These were dudes who came from really tough backgrounds. Some had lived in gang-ridden areas. The smart guys saw the Navy as a way out of that crap. Others missed it so much they could hardly bear it. Like being in a war zone and surviving it was a badge of honor. Maybe so...but not a great way to live. This country is going through a big change in demographics. Rich white men don't always get their way now. It makes them crazy that they can't buy elections and make poor folks think they care. Romney's defeat was a resounding sign that the times have changed. People are not such sheep they buy into the propaganda as much anymore.