Warren Buffett has said:
"I could end the U.S. deficit in five minutes. You just pass a law that says that any time there’s a deficit of more than three percent of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible for re-election."
the percentage share of wealth owned by Americans, categorized by wealth groups:
*TOP 1% Approximately 32-35% of total U.S. wealth
*Next 9% (90th to 99th percentile) Around 37-40% of total U.S. wealth
*Next 40% (50th to 90th percentile) Roughly 27-29% of total U.S. wealth
*Bottom 50%
About 2-3% of total U.S. wealth
the figures illustrate the significant wealth concentration among the top 10% of the population *Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances https://image.nostr.build/e1701b9e8d5058122320828d403e532dc4044b9f5b8bc628c99af2a1faae06e1.jpg
America's infrastructure has become a joke. We’re pouring investments into all the wrong areas while our roads, bridges, and public systems continue to deteriorate.
What we need is a “New New Deal” a bold, forward-thinking initiative focused on rebuilding & revitalizing our internal infrastructure.
It’s time our government prioritize sustainable investment in the backbone of our nation, ensuring future generations inherit a stronger, more resilient America.
Let's get back to building for the long term, not just debating & patching the cracks! #POW https://image.nostr.build/d8e954c27f9459e7bbbc94445d1615d54fc47c161d2e3b0e412077458a99c8b0.jpg
I didn’t want to do it, but the old Troy-Bilt finally gave out on me
the wheel cracked, it was leaking oil, the carburetor was jerry-rigged, and today the pull rope snapped
so, I did it. I bought the Honda mower I’ve wanted for 20+ years… just in time for Honda to officially discontinue their mowers & small engines due to “stricter environmental regulations and shifting customer preferences”
ain’t she sexy 💪🏽 https://image.nostr.build/5693691a8c84d5c30c18cd7d37e56a5bde1f72e87091208eba3b01a8b21e754d.jpg
🌬️⛈️☕️
the winds have shifted, & now the opposite side of our home is being battered by heavy rain and strong wind gusts
in our backyard stands an enormous, nearly 100-year-old oak tree, which has unfortunately shed a significant number of limbs and debris during the storm
tomorrow will be a lot of clean up
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