IMO, peoples' values are AFU (probably from having a television in their houses for most of their lives). Being a lower class wage earner in this country, you're better off than about 95% of the world's population. Yet, we're unhappy because we see someone driving a BMW we can't afford and think little of our 2200 square-foot homes because some arsewipe on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" has a 22 bedroom mansion.
Envy is disgusting, and the whining that accompanies it merits flogging.
Excuse me while I shoot myself.
Our humble abode is under half of your 2200sf example.
But it is warm, dry, paid for.
Actually, I bet I am more wealthy than many of those who have
A fancy house and car. Everything we have, we own, and we actually have
some money.
I know A lot of "poor" people around here.
Some,just won't work. Others, don't understand money, or, look for the addiction,
And not just the normal, the worst is instant gratification.
I have a neighbor, his dad passed on a big insurance business.
He has improved it. I didn't have the advantages he did. It's not
likely I could have ever achieved his wealth level. That's ok. It took them
several generations, hard work, and some good luck to do that.
