[Olderguy]

Steve, those are facts, however it doesn't necessitate throwing the entire system into the garbage. The good news is that thanks to American-brand capitalism, the vast majority of peoples standards of living have increased. Food, transportation, travel - all cheaper and easier than it was 300 years ago. Our qualifications of "poverty" today in the USA are higher than some of the biggest rich people in Vilinus 300 years ago. Who doesn't have a washing machine and dryer? How about indoor plumbing and running hot and cold water? Electricity? Heating and cooling? (Well, we might lose the last set if we go too quickly to renewable.)

Micah....I agree but the trend is downward which is clearly evident.

65 years ago I was making $1.25 an hour. Today people make $20.00 an hour. That ain't progress. Nobody can afford housing or transportation anymore.

People no longer vote in this country...the distorted media determines for whom they vote.