I will always give you credit for this, sealy. You self-reflect. Almost no one here does, so seriously--props for that.
I am so philosophically liberal when it comes to what creates a strong middle class, I can and will never be conned into going along with what's going on. We just handed our government over to the rich. Said we don't care if they break the laws. We are so fucked Sue. So fucked.
I always say, the only reason I'm upper middle class is
a. Because I don't have kids.
b. I'm assuming I will make money for the next 8-11 years. We will see if I can afford private healthcare at 62-64. This is why I say fuck my nephews. If I have to tap into my life savings to retire early, I'm going to. They're rich they'll be okay. And they voted for Trump. If they cut my social security, I'll survive. It'll just be less money I leave behind. To two MAGA idiots! Fuck it! LOL
That's why I asked if you have a pension. You probably got healthcare too when you retired at 55. Bitch! LOL. JK.
My bro went to MSU. Better school. Both his sons went or are going to MSU. When each of them was deciding on a school, I would always suggest EMU and our entire family would laugh. One of them is now in law school. Very proud.