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Do you vote with your wallet? (1 Viewer)
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FairWarning
Footballguy
Straight ticket Republican, president is up in the air. Won’t vote for Trump or any D.
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Amused to Death
Footballguy
I've lived in my house for nearly 30 years and in the same township for nearly all of my life. I've had governors and mayors of both parties for extended periods of time. And yet my COL continues to go up no matter which party is in control. I've experienced inflation and periods of recession regardless of the party in the White House.
So which side will save me money?
So which side will save me money?
Gmail
Footballguy
No, but voting straight ticket Democrat. No matter what the financial crisis may be, I still have control over my personal financial situation and can make changes if need be. What I can't control or change as easily right now is my wife and daughter's right to choose. That's the main thing I'm voting for since we live in a no exceptions state and moving to a different state like my senator says to do is just not feasible for us.
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
No, I never really do. I try to vote for what I think is the best for our country, not how it affects my bank account. If it also improves that, bonus.
The General
Footballguy
The wallet is certainly a consideration.
Rich Conway
Footballguy
If you're stuck trying to decide who to vote for president this year, I have good news for you.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Hard to argue this
dkp993
Footballguy
Not that hard honestly. (And I didn’t vote for this administration and won’t the next time around)
The General
Footballguy
Because of the stock market?
Sand
Footballguy
Mostly because of the whistling past the graveyard we saw with inflation. This administration, even when it was obvious, denied that this was an issue so they had clear track to spend on whatever they thought was important. Well, we see what that has gotten us. Runaway inflation has caused a massive impact to bond stability, loss of purchasing power, etc. I also worry about my kid who is just of the age to think about his first house. Welcome to 7% mortgages and massive inflation in house prices if he buys and rent if he doesn't.
Just blindingly stupid actions that have impacted all of us. That I hold this administration responsible for. Lets hope his administration is transient.
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
No. But I am a one issue voter.
shadrap
Footballguy
"transient" as in what the Dems labeled inflation a year ago?
Sand
Footballguy
Yes, I have turned it back on them. Quite clever, yes? I'm sure they're stinging from the rebuke.
HellToupee
Footballguy
Yes it definitely plays a big part when things are in the 
like now
like now
The General
Footballguy
They can own responsibility for spending and that had an impact on inflation. I doubt a Trump administration wouldn't have spent but thats another story I suppose. A great deal of this pain was baked in though don’t you agree? We blew it out to feel as little stress during the pandemic (a move I agreed with) this inflated stock market, housing, all assets.
The market had a huge run up for Biden’s first year in part because of that, money everywhere, cheap. They are still up from when he won. People just see the past year lost which is seriously painful I get but Dow is up like 6%ish i believe since Biden won so a little perspective is nice to have.
Housing prices will come down, they already are so that will help new home buyers. I‘m not smart enough to know when they lower rates again.
Zow
Footballguy
That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Voting with your wallet doesn't sound like a good idea. Aren't politicians already too close to your money?
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
FairWarning
Footballguy
True but it never hurts to be on the same side as The House.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Do you see inflation as being significantly worse in the US than other major nations? Serious question, I haven't been tracking global inflation.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
Sand
Footballguy
It's been a few pips higher than other first world countries. Luckily lower than Argentina.
The General
Footballguy
The poll is written pretty badly but the economy is always the number one issue every election.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I guess not for us rich FBGs..
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Republicans are batshit crazy because you can't read?Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Huh? I’m a Democrat. Biden shouldn’t be the nominee — he’s way too old. I’m done voting for Boomers.Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Accountability in what?Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I will try to put what I think Tommy is saying in a nicer, more digestible way: the more people vote strict D or R, the more politicians know they can do pretty much what they want.Accountability in what?Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
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FairWarning
Footballguy
Lol it’s early. At least you’re not changing bedpans after a Bears loss.I will try to put what I think Tommy is saying in a nicer, more digestible way: the more people vote strict D or R, the more politicians now they can do pretty much what they want.Accountability in what?Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Not far off. I am at the hospital (not me, with my kid) after a tough Mariners loss.Lol it’s early. At least you’re not changing bedpans after a Bears loss.I will try to put what I think Tommy is saying in a nicer, more digestible way: the more people vote strict D or R, the more politicians now they can do pretty much what they want.Accountability in what?Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
The Commish
Footballguy
Nope....fortunately, my father taught me many years ago that it's not wise to have your finances organized in such a way that the government can impact them greatly one way or the other. One of the best lessons he ever taught me...miss that dude every day!!
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
I will try to put what I think Tommy is saying in a nicer, more digestible way: the more people vote strict D or R, the more politicians now they can do pretty much what they want.Accountability in what?Wow. This is why the Republican party has gone bat **** crazy. There is no accountability.I'll vote for any GOP candidate, if he/she is an anti-Trump nominee, vs Biden. If neither Trump nor Biden runs, then it's up in the air for me.I think I would phrase it as, I now vote anti GOP. When that party dies the death it deserves, I'll reevaluate.That being... "is the candidate Trump or an election denier"?
That's pretty much where I'm at.
To answer the OPs question, I've never voted with my wallet and never will.
As noted earlier, I’m a Dem. This is about not voting for Biden (or Trump). I’m done with voting for a) people In my parents’ age demographic, b) any of the abysmal choices we’ve had the past 2 cycles. (which would include Clinton)@BladeRunner I hope you saw this and enjoy the comedy of TGunz suggesting that I’m a Republican.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
I vote with my wallet. Normally, the candidate that runs on lowering my taxes. This cycle I'll be voting with my wallet again, but this time the candidate that I think has the best solutions to inflation. I don't know if that will be Rep or Dem yet so I can't answer the poll.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
If the government so chose they could bend you over with your finances. They could institute a 90% income tax, 90% tax on retirement withdraws, 90% tax on capital gains, they could tax air if they wanted to. Just because you think the government can't affect your finances doesn't make it so. Not doing it and not having the ability to do it are not the same thing.
Rich Conway
Footballguy
If the argument is that inflation is caused largely by government spending money it doesn't have, perhaps constantly lowering taxes and thus depriving the government of money it needs isn't a wise tactic?
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I'm fortunate enough to be in a position where I'm not struggling, and I don't really care that much about making more. Taxes, inflation, etc. don't factor in to my vote at all.
