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truebluegreen

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2. I assume you mean the robber baron era?

Reply to 1-Old-Man (Original post)

Fri Jun 21, 2013, 04:29 PM

Jun 2013

But I would say neither.

The period when we were best off was when we had a strong middle class that had the time and energy and ability to get involved in all issues--i.e. the 60s (TPTB hated it and have been focused on destroying the middle class ever since).

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During which of these periods was the US better off? [View all] 1-Old-Man Jun 2013 OP

Compare the life expectancies. nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #1

I assume you mean the robber baron era? truebluegreen Jun 2013 #2