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Agree. Purchasing power is being hurt across all income levels—except the poor. The poor are still faring the same if they are on government assistance. That may change in 2027 with some of the new rules. But, there are actually less people in the so-called ‘lower middle class & poverty levels’ than ever before.

I am not saying the whole middle class is being wiped out but if you’re are on the low end of what is considered middle class your buying power has deteriorated greatly these last 6 years. Inflation is just a tax that was not legislated because of government overspending which robs the buying power of taxpayers. Classify it how you want but the American Taxpayer is getting bent over!

I like Trump's approach!

The Poster people for mental illness!

Why would this even be debatable?

Lmao…..Trump just might do this…..

Inflation doesn’t erase an entire group of people as you claimed. But, no one said inflation wasn’t affecting folks either. Who/what causes inflation? What I was stating was that politicians, pundits, and public polling don’t use actual data. Also, there’s no agreed upon definition of middle class. The people using the ‘hollowing out of the middle class’ argument just want more control—either Left, Right, Socialist, or Populist. That should bother you. I believe you’re more of a free market type individual like myself. Read the study. There are many more like it.

I remember Chavis Gregory from the 2012 squad. For some reason, I can't recall who McCollister is and year?

yes, that's our stance on the subject matter. I believe most would agree that Jones is capable of playing defense on multiple levels across the ncaa ranks. but, for some reason, unknown to anyone, he was left behind to do it on his own, from what i am told by a particular coach.

Chavis McCollister from Tenaha.

Josh Allen is a good example.

So Americans making between $55k and $165k which is considered middle class are not being fazed by the inflation over the last years?

Really good high school players sometimes don't receive D1 offers for different reasons. Some don't show up at as many camps as others and when they do they might have a bad day at the camp and not look that impressive. Some don't participate in powerlifting and track events that some scouts use to verify strength and speed. Some don't have a lot of film readily available. Some just don't fit the "measurables" that scouts look for at certain positions. Some have bad grades or test scores. Lot of things have to get checked off for D1 offers most times and the best 3A high school players don't always hit all the checks. I'm sure Jones can play somewhere although it may not be D1 and who's to say he doesn't end up at a D1 after a couple years at a juco or D3. It's happened before

You could add Manchin and Gabbard to the list. Actually, I found a list that goes back to the 1850s of Dems that switched to Republicans.

The middle class shrinking is one of the biggest myths out there, and is used as a way for the government to intervene even more than it already does. This is only one study of many. Yes, the Middle Class Is Shrinking—Because It's Moving Up The real squeeze comes from government-distorted markets, not economic decline. [Hidden Content] The Middle Class Is Shrinking Because of a Booming Upper-Middle Class [Hidden Content]

And the Democrats will do it without blinking.

The tribe really does matter at this point, results are the same. The deterioration of the dollar is erasing the middle class. Dino Fetterman….sounds good, means nothing

Chavis Gregory?

In this case, i was referring to the RB from OF and Jones.

Good lord….. lol

OL particularly receive offers based upon “size” and nothing else.

Has happened both ways. Many people would rate Chavis McCollister among the greatest high school players of all time. Yet, he received little to no college interest.

Ok, I will do that.

I dont disagree with this statement. In the same breath, I can give you a list of "player" who received D1 offer and was not voted as the District MVP unanimously by every coach. Yet, the MVP will be sitting at home next fall and the "second place guy" is going to be suiting it up for a local D1. So, Yes, i completely understand your sentiment.