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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Your opinions are all irrelevant and matter not a jot. The question is matter of fact. None of you have provided one relevant fact, with the exception Pop and myself. JoeJoe states “Some facts: the odds of being killed at the hands of another human are at an all time low. The odds dying from a disease or illness is at an all time low. The odds of dying from starvation is at an all time low.” What that has to do with the price of fish I don't know.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Danny
May we both live long enough to see the next republican living in the white house. Not just attending a state dinner mind you, but actually living in the white house as our fearless leader.
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
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On 2013-05-19 21:30, Al Angello wrote: Al, I couldn't agree with you more my friend. It's just that sooner would be better than later.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
I'm with you Bob, but the real question is can the republicans move close enough to the center to be a viable contender for the presidency in our life time? It seems like such a stretch Bob that is just might be an unattainable goal in our short lifetime.
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
Check the free energy in the economic system then vs now. How was the infrastructure, availability of skilled labor and raw materials?
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JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
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On 2013-05-19 21:16, tommy wrote: It shows your ignorance on the matters Tommy; farmers produce more food today than any other point in human history, and adjusted for inflation food is cheaper than it ever has been. You can buy a fish sandwich for only $1 at McDonalds, what more could you ask for?? Sheesh. -JoeJoe
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
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On 2013-05-19 22:37, Al Angello wrote: Al, I'll bet you a lunch in Rehoboth Beach that we'll both live to see a republican in the White House before one of us dies. If I lose by dying first and there is no Republican in the WH between now and then, you have my permission to make a claim on my estate to my heirs for the cost of lunch at the restaurant of your choice in Lewes or Rehoboth Beach. (I'd recommend The Buttery in Lewes)
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
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On 2013-05-19 23:12, JoeJoe wrote: Another customer for the Sugar, Fat and Salt book? How much for a nice loaf of non-pesticide grown whole wheat bread then vs now?
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
By the way. I provided facts for the purpose of comparing the old Great Depression
with this new Great Depression which we are in. I have not said this is a worse Depression or not. I merely asked the question whether it is or not. 1. 1930's Cost Of Living P.4 4/25/09 Bentley Tran 2. Cars An average car in the 1930's cost around $640. A Buick cost $825 dollars which had room for 2 to 4 passengers A Cadillac was a luxury car back then and the price ranged from $1500-$3000. A Chevrolet cost $500-$800 dollars for its safety and beauty. The Chrysler is also a luxury car for people who like there car to fit there driving style which cost $1500-$3000. A Dodge cost around $600-$1000. 3. Gas A gallon of gas in the 1930's cost around .15 cents per gallon. Gas was considered expensive that time because and average income was very low. 4. Housing An average price of a house in the 1930's was $7145. The cost of an acre was around $200 dollars. 5. Food Here are some average Food items they would eat: Bananas- 19 cents for 4 lbs Cereal box- 10 cents Loaf of bread- 5 cents Bacon- 37cents per pound Ketchup- 9 cents Potatoes- 18 cents for 10 lbs Hot Dog- 8 cents per pound Steak- 22 cents per pound Apple Sauce- 6 cents a Can Hot Cross Buns- 16 cents per dozen -But these all range depending on what state you buy them in- 6. Clothing - New materials that were cheap to process had been made during this decade to replace more expensive materials to spark the economy. -Shirt- $2.50 -Jeans- $20.00 dollars - Coats- $16.00 dollars - Socks- .10 cents - Underwear- .50 cents 7. Furniture Some Examples of Furniture: Mattress: $15.98 Desk: $9.95 Couch: $23.75 Floor Lamp: $12.95 8. Bibliography "The People History". April 26, 2009 <http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/30scars.html>. "Wiki Answers". Wikipedia. April 26, 2009 < http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_was_gas_in_the_1930%27s >. "Anytime Service Center". ASC. April 26, 2009 < http://www.anytimeservicecenter.com/images/Gas%20Can.jpg >. "/inlinethumb06.webshots". Web Shots. April 26, 2009 <http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/12357/2948715640044785100S425x425Q85.jpg>. "The People History". Google. April 30, 2009 <http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/30sfood.html>.
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JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
Looks like gutter science to me, and certainly nothing to boost an argument that quality of life has deteriorated - quite the opposite actually.
For example ... human salt consumption has gone down drastically since the invention of the refrigerator. Why would this book make me believe that we were better off 100 years ago?? Because we didn't eat as much sugar?? A hundred years ago we were lucky to get to eat meat once a week and had a life expectancy of only 50 years old. Quit being ungrateful for the wonderful life you have. Tired of all these complainers, wake-up and realize how good you have it! -JoeJoe
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Despite Al and me trying to poke some fun, this remains a thread of depression.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
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Woland Special user 680 Posts |
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2. Cars An average car in the 1930's cost around $640. A Buick cost $825 dollars which had room for 2 to 4 passengers A Cadillac was a luxury car back then and the price ranged from $1500-$3000. A Chevrolet cost $500-$800 dollars for its safety and beauty. The Chrysler is also a luxury car for people who like there car to fit there driving style which cost $1500-$3000. A Dodge cost around $600-$1000. That was before the wholesale depreciation of the dollar, tommy. The fact that a "silver dollar" costs 30 paper dollars today says more about the debasement of currency than any rise is the price of silver. If you multiply the prices you cite by 25 to 30, you'll see that the actual price of an automobile in constant dollars hasn't changed much. But more important is the fact that almost everyone in America can afford to buy an automobile today. During the 1920s and 1930s, with the possible partial exception of the Model T, automobiles were not in the picture for most Americans. And neither was electricity at home, indoor plumbing, home refrigeration, and much else that we can take for granted today. |
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
Agreed that measuring relative costs from one era to another is very tricky. I think the best way--though not perfect, and also fraught with pitfalls--is to measure cost in terms of how many working hours does it take to buy something.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Deco Restaurants were small diners that offered mainly counter service. Most importantly, each location offered excellent food at very low prices. A hot-dog was a dime, a hamburger was a dime and a cup of coffee was a nickel. The menu offered specialties such as the "Hamburg Deluxe" which was a hamburger served on bread, covered with gravy and a side order of french fries for fifteen cents. Add a cup of coffee and you could do lunch for twenty cents.
When the Great Depression hit in 1929, Buffalo didn't suffer from the severe economic ruin that plagued other parts of the country. "Deco made more money during the Depression than at any time in the country's history," according to Stanley F. Phillips, the comptroller of Deco in the late '50s and early '60s. In the 1930s, most people were out of work so a Deco Restaurant was a natural hang-out. Open 24 hours, a Deco was always crowded with all types of people. Politicians, cops and street urchins all went into a Deco for a 5 cent cup of coffee. People at this time - working at Deco - were still earning 12 to 15 bucks a week as a result of the Depression, but when the war broke out and all these people went to work in the war plants, they were earning over 100 bucks a week. http://www.buffalohistoryworks.com/deco/history/history.htm
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Bob1Dog
I'm so glad that my bragging didn't make you angry. We need more humor here.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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Woland Special user 680 Posts |
I agree that's a reasonable way to compare costs, landmark.
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JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
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On 2013-05-20 06:42, Woland wrote: This is exactly right - nor did they have cable TV or internet access. The notion that we should be depressed because we are so much worse off today than we were in 1930 is laughable, get help Tommy. -JoeJoe
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Since the notion that we should be depressed because we are so much worse off today than we were in 1930 is not what I have asserted, I don't think your gutter sniping personal remarks matter a jot.
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JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
No - that is what you asserted ....
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On 2013-05-18 19:22, tommy wrote: -JoeJoe
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
That is a question. It is not an assertion.
Get it? Quote: On 2013-05-19 23:32, tommy wrote:
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