ExiledInIllinois Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm actually wondering what the numbers are throughout the years, too.............Probably the opposite reason for you, though. I would think the adjusted for inflation number was much higher back in the 50s. Fair enough. That is a very good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I didn't get a chance to open the link... I wonder what the comparisons are through the years. Does the gap close between the 1960's and the through the 1970's, then drop off during the 1980's? Or is it steady one way? What is the whole picture here? As a society through the last 50 years, we aren't just one bag of all conservative policy or liberal policy. Historical data making the comparison seems to go back to 1984 there is a pretty good chart here http://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2012/0112wicks-lim.html the data for that chart comes from this Pew Research article http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2011/07/26/wealth-gaps-rise-to-record-highs-between-whites-blacks-hispanics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passepartout Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 There is much more money made here then there was back then. More opportunities now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I didn't get a chance to open the link... I wonder what the comparisons are through the years. Does the gap close between the 1960's and the through the 1970's, then drop off during the 1980's? Or is it steady one way? What is the whole picture here? As a society through the last 50 years, we aren't just one bag of all conservative policy or liberal policy. We've been creeping slowly and steadily to the left for generations, as "compramise" between a group that seeks to maintain the status quo and a group who seeks to implement wholesale change invariably leads to incremental change in the preferred direction of the "reformers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 We've been creeping slowly and steadily to the left for generations, as "compramise" between a group that seeks to maintain the status quo and a group who seeks to implement wholesale change invariably leads to incremental change in the preferred direction of the "reformers". Do any fun things while on vacation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 There is much more money made here then there was back then. More opportunities now! So, wouldn't that mean a fair share would go the way of minorities? In all of this talk, I am curious the ratio of Asians and Hispanics. Stats are a funny thing, because even when true they do not tell the whole story. The best example in a racial premise I can provide is that there are more "white men married to black women in families then there is black men married to white women in families." The black male may earn less in this country, but does he earn enough to provide? What is it compared to his earnings potential / What his education level? Do they live in more populous areas where more jobs may be? Common knowledge answers at least one of those, but those things must be weighed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) I don't like studies that differentiate economic standing between races when the larger underlying reasons for economic inequality are gaps in education, ability, attitude and behavior. Measure that. Edited October 31, 2013 by keepthefaith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 This is the best example? - ""white men married to black women in families then there is black men married to white women in families." I don't even know what you're talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Do any fun things while on vacation? Yeah, I learned that Simon is the reason that this board is unreadable and that Jack lies to board members for his own amusement. Both of those had me giggling. I also booked a week long batchelor party stay in Ft. Meyers, FL for my best friend (spring training style), and got to see my baby sister deliver my first niece. Pretty good month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 This is the best example? - ""white men married to black women in families then there is black men married to white women in families." I don't even know what you're talking about! Yes. It is the best example of what idiots use to say that racism doesn't exist, also that white men dilute the black gene pool more then black men in the white pool, also that black men do not tend to get married... Seriously, I hear that stupid line at least once every month down here. It varies every time and it varies on the perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yeah, I learned that Simon is the reason that this board is unreadable and that Jack lies to board members for his own amusement. Both of those had me giggling. I also booked a week long batchelor party stay in Ft. Meyers, FL for my best friend (spring training style), and got to see my baby sister deliver my first niece. Pretty good month. Welcome back anyway. Keep anything that you might slightly consider political down here and no one comes looking for the bodies. Also, I really hope that "spring training style" was just a slip of the tongue and you meant "spring vacation style". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yeah, I learned that Simon is the reason that this board is unreadable and that Jack lies to board members for his own amusement. Both of those had me giggling. I also booked a week long batchelor party stay in Ft. Meyers, FL for my best friend (spring training style), and got to see my baby sister deliver my first niece. Pretty good month. We are safe here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yeah, I learned that Simon is the reason that this board is unreadable and that Jack lies to board members for his own amusement. Both of those had me giggling. I also booked a week long batchelor party stay in Ft. Meyers, FL for my best friend (spring training style), and got to see my baby sister deliver my first niece. Pretty good month. Well, welcome back. Just shrug. PTR still has at least a week to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Then you should be the one putting out the newsletter. I miss everything, too! Drivel requires expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 ha. AJ of all people has a locked thread up at the customer forum about mod abuse. I guess that says a lot, AJ is among the top 5 most liked here. Mead, Rockpile, AJ and several others are just nice people. I've met 2 of them and they're just as sincere in person, great guys Who is this AJ guy that you think is deserving of a PPP bj? I think you deserve an intimate vacation with dog90210. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I would very much appreciate the discussion of moderating being taken elsewhere. I don't have many rules here at PPP but that's one of them. Enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yes, because I think they are better off not being without their basic rights. God forbid! You guys are something else You all go ahead and argue the point of the moment; I'll be busy trying to unwind this comment. I figure he's ignorant and can't even hint at cogent communication, but I'll work on deciphering it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 You all go ahead and argue the point of the moment; I'll be busy trying to unwind this comment. I figure he's ignorant and can't even hint at cogent communication, but I'll work on deciphering it.... I think you may be arguing a moot/mute point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who is Yuri? Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I stand with Gatorman in denouncing the overt racism and general stupidity of the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I stand with Gatorman in denouncing the overt racism and general stupidity of the OP. While I applaud you identifying yourself as ridiculous preemptively, I'm gonna go ahead and demand that you defend your position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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