tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183447461205976739.post5703555736981843284..comments2024-02-26T17:13:18.702-06:00Comments on DemoCurmudgeon: Minnesota's Democratic Party projected Surpluses vs Wisconsin's Republican projected shortfalls. Democurmudgeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336177394503335112noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7183447461205976739.post-39579733203197942032015-12-09T18:13:49.116-06:002015-12-09T18:13:49.116-06:00There are 10 million differences between Minnesota...There are 10 million differences between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Having grown up there and having family still living there, I would argue they have a surplus because MN people are far more productive in general while Wisconsin people always seemed a bit more lazy and self entitled. But that doesn't really tell the story. Certainly you guys have a big problem with Scott Walker, but not because he's a Republican. Because he's too extreme. Dayton is no good guy but he is not as extreme. But he is kept in check more by Republicans and citizens. It's important to move more toward the middle no matter what your view is if you want anything to get better. Call your conservative friend and ask questions and stop being so emotional. Maybe leave politics out of the converation. Both of those states are going down the tubes but they are still way better than here in California. Whatever you do, don't move to MN. They got enough progressive unproductive people there. This country has very little manufacturing and way too much debt. Spending is not the solution. Producing is.<br /><br />Some simple solutions you can practice on your own and start being the change you want to see in the world...<br /><br />Learn new skills. Whenever you aren't working, bringing in income, there are a million new skills you can learn through the internet. Especially youtube.<br /><br />Produce more. Grow a garden, fix broken stuff rather than buy new stuff, recycle cans, find a new use for stuff before throwing it away.<br /><br />Cut out the newspaper and magazine subscriptions, cancel the cable bill, eliminate all nonessential services that aren't directly related to your survival. It's not how much you make. It's how much you save.<br /><br />Pay down debt. Keep emergency cash on hand. Coordinate and work with those around you...neighbors.<br /><br />I can't solve all your problems. And neither can the government so stop looking to them for answers. Collapse and war is where this is headed. So stock up and get ready. Or pay the price!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com