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In reply to the discussion: Young men's economic prospects are shifting, along with their politics [View all]forthemiddle
(1,436 posts)44. He's still in high school
I doubt he bought a new truck. Its probably an old used truck that either he , or his parents, bought him for a couple thousand bucks that they found on Craigslist.
He was between 10 and 14 years old when Trump was in office, so they dont remember the bad tweets, the mismanagement, the firings, etc.
They hear their parents talk about cheap gas, 0% finance charges, and pre inflation housing prices.
I sold our 30 year old ranch house, in Mid Wisconsin, in 2017 for $115,000. That same house, seven years later, goes for $190,000. - $200,000. That is what these kids are seeing!
So lets not rage on them about better choices in vehicles, and instead see the hopelessness he sees for his future.
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pstokely
Oct 13
OP
Housing still has gone up tremendously from the 90's while wages haven't adjusted by much
Jspur
Oct 14
#22
If these losers think the SlobFather is the answer to more affordable housing
NoMoreRepugs
Oct 13
#16
JFC. A three bedroom two bath house is NOT a starter home you non-critical thinking entitled idiot.
Freethinker65
Oct 14
#30