Poor in this country (the US) is totally different than other countries. Most "poor" people have TV's, VCR's computers and smartphones. Most poor people can fi

Poor in this country (the US) is totally different than other countries. Most "poor" people have TV's, VCR's computers and smartphones. Most poor people can find places to sleep or crash or get groceries and handouts to survive. With all of the government plans, it's actually pretty easy to be poor in America: http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/06/01/astonishing-numbers-americas-poor-still-live-better-than-most-of-the-rest-of-humanity/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/06/01/astonishi... You want to see real poverty? Go to Hati, go to Panama, Cuba or go to nearly any South African country ravaged by centuries of war. People literally have NOTHING. They're thankful for clean water, and a small meal. Forget about clean clothes, basic hygiene and other multiple things we take for granted every single day.