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MM and Political Perspective

Since becoming more MM-geared (for newbies) or existing in this MM world for awhile now (experienced MMers)...budget-wise, savings, planning, etc., do you personally find that this new focus on financial responsibility has created change in your political perspective/tendancies in one way or another? If yes, how?

Re: MM and Political Perspective

  • I wouldn't say that my political opinions have changed. But along a somewhat similar vein, having a better picture of our finances has made me more interested in putting some of our money aside for charity.

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  • It has definitely made me more fiscally conservative.  Whenever I read about all the spending going on in this country it seems crazy to me.
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  • I think it's made me more compassionate.

    We make good money, top 5% of national income and in a LCOL area, and I know what it takes for us to budget, save for college, and have a little fun.  My heart hurts for those who try to do the same o

  • No. I will admit that, as our income level has risen over the years, I have gained more understanding of and sympathy towards the opposing fiscal viewpoint, but it hasn't changed my voting preferences as a whole. I remember also how I felt when I was
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    I think it's made me more compassionate.

    We make good money, top 5% of national income and in a LCOL area,

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  • DH and I make a comfortable living and we are very frugal, borderline cheap. Nine times out of 10 we vote democrat. It annoys me when others link all liberals with "handouts". I've never had a handout in my life but I don't look down upon others who may n
  • "Really? DH and I live on $50k (family of 5 and I'm a SAHM) and we're comfortable enough. We don't do much spending or traveling, but we have enough in savings, we've gotten rid of our consumer debt, are saving for retirement and college, an

  • I've become more conservative... but I'm not sure if that's because of MM or just becoming more aware as an adult... switching from the viewpoint I learned from my parents to finding my own over 2 elections.

    What it does make me wonder is why no

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    DH and I make a comfortable living and we are very frugal, borderline cheap. Nine times out of 10 we vote democrat. It
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    I've become more conservative... but I'm not sure if that's because of MM or just becoming more aware as an adult...

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