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ladjf

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4. Your brief, direct, simple paragraph gives an accurate overview of America's economic history

Reply to edhopper (Reply #3)

Sun Jul 28, 2013, 10:42 AM

Jul 2013

for post WWII to the Reagan Presidency. Simple as that, but oh so destructive to the quality
of life for everyone except the very wealthy. The question is, can this terrible trend be reversed?

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Median Wealth: We're #27! [View all] TalkingDog Jul 2013 OP

but who is the leader in facebook posts, tweets, inane television viewing, television sets per room, DrDan Jul 2013 #1

We have Snooki. NYC_SKP Jul 2013 #5

unfortunately, you are correct - we do DrDan Jul 2013 #10

That explains a lot. Wherever one travels, you encounter Aussies having a great time. stevenleser Jul 2013 #2

For a brief period edhopper Jul 2013 #3

Your brief, direct, simple paragraph gives an accurate overview of America's economic history ladjf Jul 2013 #4

Only if a large majority of Americans realize edhopper Jul 2013 #9

I admire the way you think. I'll keep a look out for more posts by you. nt ladjf Jul 2013 #11

Thank you. edhopper Jul 2013 #14

Six countries have median wealth over $100K?! Wow. Mind-blowing numbers. reformist2 Jul 2013 #6

I'm not ready to die. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #7

We're #1! GeorgeGist Jul 2013 #8

This wealth chart needs to be widely circulated in the U.S. It dramatically shows what has ladjf Jul 2013 #12

Wow, this is stunning! City Lights Jul 2013 #13