Some interesting data about the "poor" in America. Depite the news reports of America's poor living in shanty towns and tent cities, the reality is far different.

"Data from the Department of Energy and other agencies show that the average poor family, as defined by Census officials:

● Lives in a home that is in good repair, not crowded, and equipped with air conditioning, clothes washer and dryer, and cable or satellite TV service.

● Prepares meals in a kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave as well as oven and stove.

● Enjoys two color TVs, a DVD player, VCR and — if children are there — an Xbox, PlayStation, or other video game system.

● Had enough money in the past year to meet essential needs, including adequate food and medical care."


A few relevant statistics percentage of "poor" folks who have various items

65.1% have more than one TV
63% have cable or satellite TV
54.5 have a cell phone
49.3 have a non-portable stereo
38% have a PC
29.3% have internet service
29.3% have a video gaming system



http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/07/what-is-poverty

In before the dupe police
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1208397_Modern_poverty_includes_AC__big_screen_TV__DVD_player__XBox___.html

To be "poor" in America means living like a king elsewhere on the planet.

Our "poor" are rich compared to most countries lower middle to middle class.

First post, BY the dupe police, claiming to be in before the dupe police, before the dupe police can even show up, because they were beaten to the scene by the dupe police.

My head is full of dupe police.

Dam
this place is getting way to big, and I am not fast enough

+1.  Most poor people don't know how good they actually have it.    Until they see another human torn up from polio begging in the street wanting money for food they will never get it. (some won't get it after that)