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progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)
46. Sorry asshole. But when the GOP declared war on the middle class, both parents had to go to work.
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 04:29 PM
Sep 2012

There was a time, where people could do just that if they chose to. They could have a parent at home. Until I was 12, my Mom was at home while my Dad worked. It was a great situation for us.

There was a time when someone's job in America could afford a family that luxury (it wasn't even a luxury.) And you could rent or own a nice little home, take a vacation once a year, and have retirement income. Your kids could go to college.

That changed when corporate america and the GOP got their hooks into us in the 80s, and it will never come back. Now China and India have a burgeoning middle class, while America has the greatest wealth divide in history. The richest in America can afford to stay home with their kids, but ironically, they hire people to take care of them instead.

Yet his policies will make that even more difficult. nt ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #1
your link is fun - thanks trailmonkee Sep 2012 #45
You're welcome. If you know any kids, they will probably like it too. ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #61
If they included a scale of the band 'One Direction' I am sure my 15 year old daughter would like it trailmonkee Sep 2012 #68
So every family needs a 49-percenter? BlueStreak Sep 2012 #73
It would be helpful if one of those parents made millions each year and paid 13% taxes on it LynneSin Sep 2012 #2
Preferable yes, Caeser67 Sep 2012 #3
So true Caeser67 skeewee08 Sep 2012 #19
Preferable to whom? Iris Sep 2012 #86
Well Finally he said something that applied to me that was positive Heather MC Sep 2012 #4
I'm a stay-at-home mom too... CoffeeCat Sep 2012 #16
I think his ignorance and blind desire to be president just because he wants to be is dangerous Heather MC Sep 2012 #20
I don't think he really even cares about being in charge - emmadoggy Sep 2012 #35
It's that Mormon Great White Hype er Hope belief Heather MC Sep 2012 #47
A more preferable ratio is one parent and five servants, of course. Arugula Latte Sep 2012 #5
Duzy! Celebration Sep 2012 #23
in the world he lives in thats doable... madrchsod Sep 2012 #6
That was feasible when I was growing up slackmaster Sep 2012 #7
He just doesn't have a fucking clue, does he? Lucy Goosey Sep 2012 #8
Yes, that's true about paid maternity leave in the U.S. subterranean Sep 2012 #22
I think he definitely has a clue ... SomeGuyInEagan Sep 2012 #24
Sounds like you're the clue-challenged person... spirit-soul Sep 2012 #82
Agree, but much better to have extremely wealthy parents. Autumn Sep 2012 #9
Well, that's what Ann did, so why doesn't every mother? sinkingfeeling Sep 2012 #10
Mittsy, come spend a month in the real world.... olddad56 Sep 2012 #11
Sure, but which parent?? Which mansion?? FailureToCommunicate Sep 2012 #12
If this is to be our national policy... krispos42 Sep 2012 #13
Excellent post. That's the only answer. . . Journeyman Sep 2012 #27
Translation: Women need to know their place. JoePhilly Sep 2012 #14
Yes, it was a sexist dog whistle. Quantess Sep 2012 #49
It is also important that they have shelter and food A-hole. appleannie1 Sep 2012 #15
OK so a single parent has to work to not be a deadbeat/moocher AllyCat Sep 2012 #17
Vote for Obama so that Romney gets to stay at home. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #18
You know, it used to be fun making fun of this douchenugget... RevStPatrick Sep 2012 #21
Keep talking, Mitt brush Sep 2012 #25
way to alienate a whole other segment of the population. barbtries Sep 2012 #26
my mother was a stay at home parent central scrutinizer Sep 2012 #28
My Grandpa died in 1932 HockeyMom Sep 2012 #32
the wife must stay home, she must be barefoot, pregnant and have dinner on the table.. olddad56 Sep 2012 #53
What about lessening the number of single-parent families? spirit-soul Sep 2012 #81
Actually, I know quite a lot of kids who like daycare. Iris Sep 2012 #85
I completely disagree WestCoastLib Sep 2012 #29
Thank you WCL! Kber Sep 2012 #33
Well said, and you make a great point! hamsterjill Sep 2012 #39
Thanks a lot. Mass Sep 2012 #57
well-said Iris Sep 2012 #87
I'm a stay-at-home-dad, and I agree with this. cemaphonic Sep 2012 #89
If you can afford for one parent to be home without Iliyah Sep 2012 #30
Romney and his rose colored glasses, thinks everyone was born to wealthy parents just like he was bushisanidiot Sep 2012 #31
So bring back the living-wage jobs and foster unions in the workplace and see what happens. Brickbat Sep 2012 #34
And the best way to ensure that everyone can go to college is to have rich parents. bamacrat Sep 2012 #36
Do we have to wear pearls and high heels too? lalalu Sep 2012 #37
Ooooooh........nt barnabas63 Sep 2012 #38
It seems apparent to me, this guy is totally clueless as to the real world around him. SmittynMo Sep 2012 #40
Oh reeeeeally? Then why the nannies while Ann's out with the horses, Mitt? SunSeeker Sep 2012 #41
I'm old. I remember when one parent stayed at home. Raygun pretty much put a stop to that. TrogL Sep 2012 #42
The financial imperative that both parents work to make ends meet has been a fixture since Reagan. PSPS Sep 2012 #43
My mom stayed home with four kids bkkyosemite Sep 2012 #44
"Go soak your head!" Brigid Sep 2012 #71
Sorry asshole. But when the GOP declared war on the middle class, both parents had to go to work. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #46
Oh...My...Gawd! SO freak'n out of touch. SoapBox Sep 2012 #48
Good idea. How's he going to fund this program to pay for parents... harmonicon Sep 2012 #50
No shyte sherlock oldsarge54 Sep 2012 #51
Your words were my words after reading the headline. He is a real Albert Einstein!!! winstars Sep 2012 #55
So, that must mean he favors a generous ... surrealAmerican Sep 2012 #52
What a fucking delusional asshole. ellie Sep 2012 #54
Our girls grew up with working parents, they are just fine and very independent. liberal N proud Sep 2012 #56
I disagree with him. Mass Sep 2012 #58
Does anyone remember the Alec Baldwin political sketch on Snl wutang77 Sep 2012 #59
A slightly different opinion, probably, than most. pangaia Sep 2012 #60
My Daughter has been raised (she's now 15) by her stay home mother and am happy to say... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #64
When I was very young, about 3, my parents abandoned me.... olddad56 Sep 2012 #66
Rick Perry just ate your mom.... trailmonkee Sep 2012 #70
great--what is he going to do to make this possible? Probably make it even harder yurbud Sep 2012 #62
Is he going to redistribute his wealth so one parent can stay home? Kteachums Sep 2012 #63
Tan Denise21 Sep 2012 #65
Unemployed people tend to have to stay home...so BlueToTheBone Sep 2012 #67
I am glad he said this...cause it again shows how off base he is..nt. Stuart G Sep 2012 #69
... and some horses in the yard out back? Bozita Sep 2012 #72
Romney: It’s better to be wealthy DBoon Sep 2012 #74
Which home did Ann stay in, exactly? LeftyMom Sep 2012 #75
keep 'em barefoot and pregnant! N/T nycbiscuit Sep 2012 #76
Most couples would agree rks306 Sep 2012 #77
Yeah, like he and Ann were, when their youngest son had a little friend stay overnight. Rhiannon12866 Sep 2012 #78
Can't you see Romney is offering us Utopia?! lunatica Sep 2012 #79
Yeah it would be nice to have a parent at home but the Repukes gopiscrap Sep 2012 #80
Robme: It’s better to have a parent at home... Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2012 #83
It's so much better for the family to go hungry Scairp Sep 2012 #84
I don't think family decisions should be labeled preferable or not preferable. Iris Sep 2012 #88
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