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<blockquote data-quote="farmerbyron" data-source="post: 2743377" data-attributes="member: 4953"><p>Do you really believe that the 1950-60s had a higher standard of living than we have now? Remember a/c was a luxury and healthcare was a far cry from what it is now, widespread availability of cell phones. Amongst other things. </p><p></p><p>Pining for the large manufacturing based economy is a waste of time. With the high cost of labor, automation rules the day and now people have the mindset that work like that is beneath them. Everyone wants to be a white collar guy selling insurance or working on a computer when the real money that is going to be made is for those that learn a trade. When no one has the knowledge or desire to DIY, you can name your own price. </p><p></p><p>You guys are also neglecting the rapid expansion of welfare programs in the 60s and beyond that dis incentivized low level employment. Certainly a factor in the transitioning of our economy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="farmerbyron, post: 2743377, member: 4953"] Do you really believe that the 1950-60s had a higher standard of living than we have now? Remember a/c was a luxury and healthcare was a far cry from what it is now, widespread availability of cell phones. Amongst other things. Pining for the large manufacturing based economy is a waste of time. With the high cost of labor, automation rules the day and now people have the mindset that work like that is beneath them. Everyone wants to be a white collar guy selling insurance or working on a computer when the real money that is going to be made is for those that learn a trade. When no one has the knowledge or desire to DIY, you can name your own price. You guys are also neglecting the rapid expansion of welfare programs in the 60s and beyond that dis incentivized low level employment. Certainly a factor in the transitioning of our economy. [/QUOTE]
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