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In reply to the discussion: What did "middle class" mean to you when you were 20-30 something? [View all]LeftInTX
(25,258 posts)39. My story is hoo-hum, but my grandparents did not believe in mortgages
They saved their entire lives and finally bought their house when they were in their late 70s. My great grandfather also pitched in.
My grandmother was a world class penny pitcher. She bartered everything until her dying day. She could talk anyone down. It was amazing to see her in action.
(They were born in the late 19th century)
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More and more Americans today are in the lower straits of society financially, but many think
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#7
How funny you should bring this topic up. I was thinking this morning and telling my
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#16
I always thought "A Raisin in the Sun" was a good example of moving the middle
Heather MC
Dec 2012
#22
Things are like they are now b/c the rich and corporations bought their politicians.
Dustlawyer
Dec 2012
#32
right now I'd consider being middle class being able to pay my insurance premiums and copays
liberal_at_heart
Dec 2012
#38