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Originally Posted by Cimarron29414
My "American Way of Life" is sustainable. I go to work, pay my taxes, and only spend the money I have in my pocket. When I want something, I save up and buy it. I prioritize my needs above my wants and I do not put my financial well-being in jeopardy because I "want" an iPhone or a nicer car. My government does the exact opposite knowing that, ultimately, I will foot the bill.
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I'm talking about the bigger picture. Those things you buy with the money in your pocket...the factors that go into their production have far-reaching implications. It's not about balancing personal budgets; it's about how Americans have had it good in terms of globalization. This whole cap & trade is just one of many factors. The American way of life will only get more expensive and out of reach as time goes on.
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