@fddl Hey, I saw you used a period. Fantastic. As for the past 8, I can only tell you my personal experiences. I am now making 50% of what I made back then. My real estate taxes have doubled and my health care costs have tripled. I run a business so I am acutely aware of things like taxes and costs like employee benefits. And of course, the deductibles have grown by 500%.
The past 8 is the first time in history where we have not had a single year with 3% grown. Almost forgot to mention the job participation percentage is on par with the late 70's. Ninety five million people of working age out of the workforce? Is that better?
Better? No. Hell, you're living in a van! And we agree again. The TPP agreement is a worst mess than NAFTA, which as we already established has caused W to snatch up factories, stick them in pocket, and run away to Texas.