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94. global1 I'm just north of you in Wisconsin so we have similar weather... and gas prices...

Wed Feb 20, 2013, 04:42 PM

Feb 2013

I filled up my car a few days ago, and a good thing, because the price went up by about 30 cents... I have to wonder what happened in a few days... When Wisconsin Congressmen Kagen was in office he asked for what appeared to be price gouging to be looked into... He only lasted one cycle...

I listend to this years ago... The speech does seem like it is off track, but the basic request for what appears to be price gouging to be stopped was asked for.... Unfortunately this man would find strangers on his property bulling him in the last election...

The cost of living is sky rocketing via speculation, and those bankers are getting away with it, and no one can stop them because it is not illegal..

I like your question about how to make it better... I say the fact that you posted this is a good start.. Co-ops via food helped me buy in bulk for a while...

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I've Been Noticing - Nothing Is Getting Better...... [View all] global1 Feb 2013 OP

One option is to take a break from all this el_bryanto Feb 2013 #1

Great advice! n/t Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #2

+1 Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #20

I agree. DU is a bubble of heads on fire at times. The things described as being bad, are not new. freshwest Feb 2013 #80

HOWEVER, chervilant Feb 2013 #103

This is the new America. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #3

That's a defeatist attitude. MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #15

Its is ancient eastern philosphy for living in a world you cannot control. kickysnana Feb 2013 #25

I meant MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #29

The truth is greatly overrated. AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2013 #58

What power do 840high Feb 2013 #67

No idea MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #69

It is reality... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #81

This is the new earth as well bhikkhu Feb 2013 #44

Some of us chervilant Feb 2013 #105

One interesting thing about the property taxes is that if you look at the assessments, AnotherMcIntosh Feb 2013 #4

outrageously true fact!!! lunasun Feb 2013 #48

Turn off the news. Seriously, when the global/national issues get to much to bear, focus on the FSogol Feb 2013 #5

Did someone say Microbrewery? Raine1967 Feb 2013 #6

See below FSogol Feb 2013 #13

I love Port City! Raine1967 Feb 2013 #26

For me its Switchback in Burlington, VT iandhr Feb 2013 #18

Next time I'm up that way I'll check it out! Raine1967 Feb 2013 #27

Its good stuff. iandhr Feb 2013 #96

Message auto-removed CharlieVicker Feb 2013 #7

Yep, I think about that often too when I'm down. Despite all of the stuff today, we are RKP5637 Feb 2013 #31

Yes, we are lucky compared to people in the past or the Third World, BUT... Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #50

Things have been a lot better when Democrats have a majority in both Houses of Congress. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #57

The private sector has run amok. Everyone is price-gouging while wages get crushed. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #8

For starters....plus we keep having to pay for wars while our roads crumble loudsue Feb 2013 #72

Acceptance. earthside Feb 2013 #9

Take up a hobby say...golf HereSince1628 Feb 2013 #10

Oh, I though the purpose of working with computers was to make one humble. SharonAnn Feb 2013 #30

There is an answer but it requires the painful removal of all things right wing. Lint Head Feb 2013 #11

It feels worse some days more than others, doesn't it? Sorry you are feeling overwhelmed this a.m., Mnemosyne Feb 2013 #12

It's been this way for a decade. leveymg Feb 2013 #14

Yep, that's pretty much the bottom line of it all. And people vote into office the critters that RKP5637 Feb 2013 #34

Can't get those Sting lyrics, "There is no political solution" out of my head. The mainstream leveymg Feb 2013 #51

I took a nice long break from the news MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #16

Why do you expect it to get better? AngryAmish Feb 2013 #17

Yep, well said ... especially about competition. Often the US reminds me of some of RKP5637 Feb 2013 #37

I really like the last part Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #63

Try lookin at the news from this site: dminaz Feb 2013 #19

That looks like a great site. I've got it bookmarked. Often I think RKP5637 Feb 2013 #38

Redirect your focus... PasadenaTrudy Feb 2013 #21

The obvious solution is not to put on the news in the morning. slackmaster Feb 2013 #22

Yep, well said ... all of the anxiety provoking stuff is presented to hold RKP5637 Feb 2013 #40

...And Low Testosterone. slackmaster Feb 2013 #47

Low T? siligut Feb 2013 #77

The have got Jupiter road shut down south of 14th street.. snooper2 Feb 2013 #23

"First Toil, Then the Grave" alterfurz Feb 2013 #24

People in East Germany had a phrase "inner migration" Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #28

What a well thought out and informative reply! Extremely well said! Thanks!!! RKP5637 Feb 2013 #42

+1 mn9driver Feb 2013 #52

brilliant post... Blue_Tires Feb 2013 #59

Thank you for that post. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #61

THank You, Lydia Leftcoast. bvar22 Feb 2013 #85

Hear, hear! raouldukelives Feb 2013 #99

There are too many people on the planet... RevStPatrick Feb 2013 #32

Good Question davidthegnome Feb 2013 #33

let me help iiibbb Feb 2013 #35

First world problems, all. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2013 #36

Stop noticing. OnyxCollie Feb 2013 #39

Servitude to the Corporate JEB Feb 2013 #41

We were just saying similar here at home this AM. We clearly do not live in a democracy, but RKP5637 Feb 2013 #45

Bring Democracy to America marions ghost Feb 2013 #87

It took 30 years to get to this point, it might well take 30 years to dig out... tledford Feb 2013 #43

I hope not marions ghost Feb 2013 #88

If you have evidence your home is worth less file an assessment complaint. davsand Feb 2013 #46

Maybe try to focus on one or two issues Bradical79 Feb 2013 #49

Turn off the TV cate94 Feb 2013 #53

I am addicted to walking shelter roody Feb 2013 #62

Funny, isn't it? cate94 Feb 2013 #82

No, nothing is getting better, unless... Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #54

What tax hike? Social security? roody Feb 2013 #68

Yes, a recession can often be the best of times for the wealthy and powerful. N/t. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #71

Turn it off! Life is short. roody Feb 2013 #55

We are slidding back to midwest irish Feb 2013 #56

disconnect is my advice LittleGirl Feb 2013 #60

I usually stop watching the news, or more accurately... Smll_Ax3 Feb 2013 #64

You're depressed treestar Feb 2013 #65

Here's some advice I've found useful .... Scuba Feb 2013 #66

If Trying to Sit Still Isn't Working For You AndyTiedye Feb 2013 #100

Sit in a comfortable position in a quiet place. peace13 Feb 2013 #70

always look on the bright side of life grasswire Feb 2013 #73

You should see a psycho therapist taught_me_patience Feb 2013 #74

In a better world, maybe. davidthegnome Feb 2013 #79

Don't agree marions ghost Feb 2013 #90

K&R DeSwiss Feb 2013 #75

You're describing the emotional zentrum Feb 2013 #76

Yes --people don't trust the government any more marions ghost Feb 2013 #97

I think a lot of it is winter blues. I know I'm feeling it. For one thing, in the winter you are CTyankee Feb 2013 #78

I understand Rider3 Feb 2013 #83

I know how you feel. nt guardian Feb 2013 #84

You must not own a bank. jtuck004 Feb 2013 #86

I have no hope. I see no future. n/t Hotler Feb 2013 #89

No new legislation passed since 2010 RainDog Feb 2013 #91

I've been saying it for years, if we took a few war criminals to trial... just1voice Feb 2013 #92

That would be nice but not does not increase wages for the middle class AngryAmish Feb 2013 #93

global1 I'm just north of you in Wisconsin so we have similar weather... and gas prices... midnight Feb 2013 #94

I try to look forward to having more things to despair about Orrex Feb 2013 #95

With a government that is bought and paid for no matter who is president... forestpath Feb 2013 #98

Do concrete things with real people. Make that work THE goal. All activists have to learn how patrice Feb 2013 #101

it can be overwelming sigmasix Feb 2013 #102

Debushing doesn't happen overnight. lonestarnot Feb 2013 #104