Hexaflexagons

Interesting to see some numbers for this. I have always suspected that complaints about the cost of living going up, and complaints that "families NEED two incomes to get by these days", had more to do with the increased standard of living rather than the economy. Maybe we shouldn't complain about taxes, inflation, or the cost of gas, as long as 10% or more of our spending is for stuff for we don't need.

Why does a percentage need to be adjusted for inflation?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5q9Ek-DcmA

I want a list of essential items..
Then compare that to the cost of living.

Im waiting for the list to contain CARS/Insurance to get to work, as most business over the years has reduced the numbers of outlets to Work at.

There are a lot of things you could argue over, like air conditioning. Sure we can do without it, but when it's 100 degrees, it's hard to sleep, which makes it hard to work. But others would argue that one should just move to a cooler climate, which of course costs more for heat, in which case you should move to a warmer climate.

I don't need Neatorama. Oh wait...

cheetos, 7-up, alloy tire rims, television, decks, hood ornaments, parchment paper, bottled water, V8 engines, case of cold beer waiting to be consumed in the extra fridge in the garage, sushi, neodymium magnets, anything in the neatoshop. *runs!