Sprouting A Greater Fiscal Awareness

What to talk about in regard to sprout, sprouting, growing, to emerge and grow rapidly? I am current watching a documentary regarding the $$ crisis is the USA. It’s called I.O.U.S.A. and it’s quite an eye opener, especially about the Federal Government’s Deficit and how it came to be since the beginning of time, George Washington. In lieu of all the great political stuff going on here in the great state of Wisconsin, being fiscally aware is really really important right now. I’d be smart to take an economics class now, and I might actually pass it because it’ll make sense to me now. My knowledge of the current day economic concerns is causing my brain cells to come forth and grow (the noun use of the word sprout). Is capitalism the best thing for this world? Consume, consume, consume. . . How do we stop buying more than we can afford, and I’m not just talking individually, but collectively? The program I am watching is discussing the future of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the three largest programs that will cost more than the monies coming in to the government offices. What do we do?? How can I be more responsible individually?

So yes, I live in Wisconsin and I work in public education. Our governor is trying to make life very difficult for many millions of people. A summary of Senate Bill 11 can be viewed here. (Note: Governor Walker’s plan will make no difference to the looming national debt crisis.)
The population in Wisconsin is approximately 5.7 million people as of today. I am personally struggling with the millions of people who will lose their health care, their homes, and many other things for the sake of a “balanced budget”. Private sector workers versus public sector workers, pitting one against the other, the fighting between the middle class “haves” and “have nots”.

Living beyond your means. Live within your means. Live well within your means and put some $$ away for your future!

I know I’m rambling, but this is the stuff that is on my great mind these days. . . Being responsible, socially, financially and a whole lotta other ways. . .