AV, I'm really gonna need you to stop coming on here and posting so much sense. You're gonna confuse people even more.

Nothing you wrote is over my head, lol.

Inflation is definitely a huge issue as well. But it's surely not the ONLY reason for a higher cost of living. But, that's kinda on to a whole different topic, and I'm tired. Goodnight.

I'm just worried OW is gonna hurt his neck with all that head shaking he's doing at me......

… good point

… OW you might want to think about not shaking your head so much… could get whiplash or cte… something like that

… you know I luv ya brother

The U.S. imports because it can. We are a very wealthy country, and I am not talking about the Government, and the debt it holds, (which is spread throughout the world financial systems). The U.S. citizens are wealthy beyond imagination to many others in the world. I am constantly amazed when I go to a grocery store, for instance. It is packed full of fresh fruits and vegetables, regardless of the season. Shoppers are able to examine the produce with the most critical eye looking for a blemish, whereas the majority of the world's population would freak out to see such a collection, in any condition.
And the meat section is a wonder to behold. Every edible piece of a chicken, separated and packaged with matching others in almost any portion one could desire. And beef, the same thing, expertly cut and wrapped in the most sanitary conditions possible. Don't see what you are looking for? Just ask at the counter and whatever your heart desires for dinner will likely be produced!
As for Canada, BOCO, you truly have many capable citizens that could help lead your country to prosperity, but your leadership has lacked vision, and rather than asking the population to stand up strong and build mighty things, it taxes those that work hard to death, including good corporations and re-distributes those monies to those that don't. That is, of course, the worst incentive for all.

Truth, well said.
And that's the problem.
Our younger generations have it too easy, just about everything has been handed to them.

It's human nature to care for your young.
But pay attention to nature, there's a limit to that caring period.

Name one animal that cares for their offspring for the rest of their lives , except humans.
When times are tough, man becomes stronger, when times are good, man becomes weaker.
It's nature, and the cycle will repeat .
That's why all the great empires of the past fell.
When will we learn?

LOL That's a pod , they all do for themselves while working for each other.
You could of said lions , but it's still the same, they do what's best for the family, not just themselves.
Coyotes , wolves, lot of animals form packs, but they all have a pecking order.
They don't keep giving for nothing in return.

Bees and ants-they all work for the queen.

Very specifically, male orcas are the only mammal that stays with its mother its entire life...just a fun fact, not meaning to start a peeing match. Lol

Bees and ants-they all work for the queen.