Bill Clinton 3 feet within kitchen

Bill Clinton’s famous campaign slogan: 3 feet within kitchen

"I don't support societal dictatorship, but I believe that simply advocating for democracy—assuming it alone can overcome a nation's challenges regardless of its people's readiness—is a mistake that history has repeatedly proven wrong."

This aligns with the saying, people vote based on what's within three feet of them—like what they sit down to at the kitchen table every day. Economic issues are that fundamental. "Money is not everything, but without money, nothing can be done! Problems that can be solved with money are not problems. Now that money is a problem, how can other problems that require money be solved?" (錢非萬能，但無錢萬萬不能！錢能解決的問題都不是問題，現在錢出問題了，那麼其它需要錢的問題怎麼解決呢？)

When it comes to mass movements, elite idealism often misses what the masses are actually grappling with. As one writer observed, "Economic issues are as essential as day-to-day survival. When there's no money, everything is tough; when there’s money, everything gets easier. If money is already a problem, how can any other money-related issues be solved?"

An old friend recently sent me a message about inflation, sharing how $10 in the U.S. today buys almost nothing compared to what it used to. I’ve been saying this myself: a shopping cart that used to be filled with tens of dollars now costs hundreds, and it’s still half-empty. Prices rise to cover increased costs, making people feel the pinch.

Once upon a time, takeout didn’t ask for tips, and restaurant tipping was discretionary. Now, even fast food requires high tips. Restaurant prices have risen, and so have wages and expenses for business owners. Maintaining a restaurant has become much harder: good business doesn’t mean high profits, and poor business can lead to a cycle of declining food quality, ultimately resulting in closure.

It’s a reminder that economic pressures impact us all at the most fundamental level.

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"In every country I've reported on, no matter where in the world, people vote based on what’s within three feet of them—what’s on the kitchen table every day. Economic issues are that fundamental.”#

 

This idea echoes Bill Clinton’s famous campaign slogan, "It’s the economy, stupid!" which resonated with voters and helped secure his election by focusing on everyday financial concerns *.

 

# "我并不支持社会的独裁，但我相信单纯提倡民主，以为民主可以超越国民本身的素质治愈百废，那是一再被证明的错误" = (people vote based on what's within three feet of them—like what they sit down to at the kitchen table every day. Economic issues are that fundamental.) 任何一个国家，无论是世界上的任何地方，人们都在他们面前的三英尺和他们每天坐在厨房的桌子上投票，经济问题是如此根本，而且经验其中，

When coming to mass movements, elite idealism doesn't know what the mass struggle is about. 

 

So what? 

* H/t: https://bbs.wenxuecity.com/romance/986205.html (来源: 晓青 于 2024-11-06 07:06:04) "经济问题跟过日子一样，没钱怎么都难，有钱怎么都好办，不是有句话说吗，钱能解决的问题都不是问题，现在钱出问题了，那么其它需要钱的问题还怎么解决呢？

前几天一个微信上的老朋友发了一个消息给我，是生活在美国的人写的，说，以前十块钱能买不少东西，现在买不了什么了。

这个我早就说过的，以前在超市买东西几十块钱一大车，现在几百块也装不满一车，通货膨胀。朋友问我，是真的吗？

我说，过去时薪4块，现在时薪12甚至更多，各种涨价，东西不涨价老板花钱、赔钱？花钱的人都想便宜，但赚钱的人都想多赚，这不就是这样的吗？成本的不管升高，让大家都感觉得到钱紧。"

"过去外卖不收小费，过去餐馆小费是客人看着给，现在连快餐都收小费还收得特别高。餐馆就更别说了，饭菜都贵了，消费也贵了，收入呢？老板食材贵，房租贵，雇人贵，自家开销呢？

 

所以，餐馆维持起来很不容易了，生意好的赚不来太多钱，生意不好的食材不新鲜恶性循环，慢慢也就倒闭了。"

 

# H/t #2: 

https://blog.wenxuecity.com/myblog/57970/202411/5038.html 

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Be Yourself; Fight for what you believe: Faith, Hope, and Love; stand up; don't mess up. 

“In every country I've reported on, no matter where in the world, people vote based on what’s within three feet of them—what’s on the kitchen table every day. Economic issues are that fundamental.”(Margaret Brennan). This idea echoes Bill Clinton’s famous campaign slogan, "It’s the economy, stupid!" which resonated with voters and helped secure his election by focusing on everyday financial concerns.

 Election anxiety is one thing, but “the post-election anxiety — that’s going to be a bigger issue,” she said. … She recommends slowing down and reflecting on the sources of information; increasing our sense of control by reminding ourselves that our influence goes beyond the ballot box; literally budgeting our worry time; and being aware of external pressures.

 

How so?