Such a difficult time in America. People are so angry. They were angry with Joe Biden. Pandemic happened. Americans foolishly blamed Joe and Kamala. Now, they’re equally angry with the current president. At the root of this discontent is dissatisfaction with our economy. Americans put much emphasis on “being happy.” America did not promise happiness. We have the right to life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. That pursuit takes work. Lots of it.
I’m union, at least I was until the agency fired me a second time for standing up for my coworkers — majority female and minority employees. Was nearly impossible convincing my coworkers and workers across America to fight for higher wages and better working conditions.
Americans need and deserve a raise. Yet they won’t join a union; most simply complain from behind their keyboard on social media. Won’t even vote. Kamala would have helped the Middle Class financially.
In the Political NBA Game 7 of Election 2024, MAGA scored 77M points; WOKE scored only 75M. MAGA won. The president now enriches the most wealthy at the expense of the American Middle Class.
Single Mothers Struggle with Financial Math
Kimberly Davis-Campbell posted on social media today about her struggles as a single mother and financial situation. Someone should provide her with more affordable housing.
Kim claims to be a Barber/Cosmetologist at Uncle Ben’s Haircuts, former Barber Stylist at The Beardsmith, and former Barber Stylist at V’s Barbershop – Ten Mile Creek Meridian in Idaho. Beautiful area.
My sister lived in Meridian. Lives in Boise today. Lost her husband to colon cancer about 20 years ago — not a single mother; a widow mother. He was conservative; would have supported the current president. He did his job however. Left her with sufficient money, which allows her to survive financially today. He was a strong man.
As a single mother on a single income making roughly 5k a month i can only qualify for rental companies for a place for 1600 or less a month. That’s insane. I need at least a 3bedrrom and can’t find anything
I responded:
As a financial expert, I recommend not being a “single mother.” Just imagine if you had a husband, maybe making $5K per month in addition. Better for you to have help, better for your kids, and financially, look how much easier for ALL of you.
There was a reason society suggested getting married, staying married, and then having a family. It’s NOT possible to make it as a single mother.
Of course, such a response is an Inconvenient Truth in a world that seeks Convenient Lies, especially on social media. Kim wasn’t pleased with my comment. Disturbed me that Kim called me an ass.
Kim responded by attacking me, “what if I told you not only does this comment make you look like an ass by itself. But that you obviously have no idea who I am or what my story is. Im just going to let you sit over there in your ignorance and laugh.”
I responded:
How would I know you? I only responded to YOUR comment. Didn’t claim to know anything about you. And you don’t know me. I gave you FINANCIAL ADVICE. Your response was to insult and attack my person.
You know the TRUTH. We ALL know the TRUTH: society told both men & women to get married, land decent jobs, and then have children. That’s their recommendation for “family.” You are FREE to live as you want. However, you claim “That’s insane.” Why are you angry with me?
Rather than deal with financial issues, Kim continued to condescend me. Funny, right? “hmm maybe you should nightlight as a marriage counselor as well, ya know since your offering all sorts of helpful advice…🤣🤣🤣”
I told Kim, trying to be reasonable and friendly, what I do:
Don’t moonlight. I am a professional counselor. Assisting individuals and couples with their finances is a key part to their success. I provide my services for FREE. Don’t seek to make money off struggling Americans. Don’t appreciate being called an ass.
Attacks and sarcasm from Kim kept coming, “oh what an aide to society you must be.”
To Kim, I then asked, “please explain how attacking me helps your family and rental situation.”
Kim didn’t answer my question. Turned the conversation back onto me, “please explain to me how generalizing a person based off a Facebook post warrants you to develop such an opinion as you have? That i should consider marriage as a solution for my rental woes?”
My discussion now caught the attention of Kim’s social media posse. Katie Sue Bayliss piled on, “if you don’t like being called a ass maybe don’t make asshoke comments. You act like anyone wants to be in a situation like hers. Buzz off”
Katie claims to be the owner and operator of KDs Photography, mommy to 2 boys and 1 beautiful girl ❤️❤️, and Bubbas wife 💋 … this conversation had collapsed into a not uncommon social media melee.
Ego over reason and kindness. Rather than working, making money and improving lives, people prefer to argue. Can’t convince them to join a union. Maybe finding a husband, partner or roommate would solve the financial issues. Better simply to insult the one speaking truth.
I answered Bubba’s wife, “that’s not very nice. Give me a few moments. I’ll respond.” Katie responded, “no need to.”
This is our current world driven by the anger, fueled by hatred, and everyone claims social media is a destructive force in society. Social media is not the problem. The fault lies with how people use social media. They hide behind a keyboard, comment and interact without filter, and human beings are more depressed, stressed, anxious and frustrated than ever in recent history.
First, Kimberly David-Campbell used social media to complain. She could have advertised for a roommate, for example. As we see, she did not. She simply prefers to claim the “world owes her a living or less expensive rent.”
Second, her friend sided with her. Both used social media to attack me. The result of this interaction likely means Kimberly David-Campbell will UNFRIEND me, block and cancel me. She and Katie will retreat into their convenient bubble of like-minded associates.
We will not move the Sisyphus rock forward up the hill to a better world, but descend further into negativity and chaos. I’m simply a financial planner; a counselor who was willing to assist for FREE. The price of my services however are TRUTH and TOUGH LOVE. It takes work to be successful in relationships and life. We miss the leadership of JFK.
“Ask not what our country can do for you; ask what you can do for our country.”
John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961.
After notification of this article, Mariah Skugstad responded. Claims to be a Mother above all💕
Raising wolves, not sheep🐺💪 … Happy happy happy✨💫🥰. Mariah Lives in Bellingham, Washington, from Boise, Idaho, and is engaged to Brandon LeDoux.
There’s actually no way you went & made a whole website page explaining this whole thing… my guy, you must really have NO LIFE 🫠 I am appalled by your ignorance & lack of understanding. You think every mother/woman’s solution to their financial problems are to just get married? Are you insane? To what expense? Being unhappy, being treated poorly, etc. You know, a lot of the time, people get married & true colors end up shining out & there’s no other option but to get divorced. Kim didn’t ask for this financial burden, no one would. Shame on you for being judgmental & giving SHIT advice that creates zero benefits to anyone.
Having this discussion on social media in an emotional-environment would not be productive. Many women and single-mothers have similar beliefs. This conversation however needs to be held.
Mariah asked, “You think every mother/woman’s solution to their financial problems are to just get married?” Not at all. Nobody forces a woman to get married — 100% her choice. We don’t have arranged marriages in America. Kimberly struggles to afford housing.
One solution is to be married; another is take a roommate. However, Americans DO NOT owe Kimberly affordable housing. She needs to figure out how to finance her family needs. Her responsibility. Not the American taxpayer or others.
Mariah stated, “To what expense? Being unhappy, being treated poorly, etc. You know, a lot of the time, people get married & true colors end up shining out & there’s no other option but to get divorced.”
See above. Nobody forces a person to get married. Women are FREE! However, marriage is a big step. Don’t get married until you are sure, and if married, what did the man and woman pledge? To death do us part. There is no divorce. Make it work!
Mariah added, “Kim didn’t ask for this financial burden, no one would.” Of course she did. Kim is 100% responsible for the decisions and consequences in her life. And in life, we all have financial burdens. That’s what adulting is all about — making our way in this world.
Again, NOBODY owes us a living in this world. Each of us much find a way to make it. Weak people create bad times. Strong people create good times. Be strong.
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