[Age of Reason]

In 1975, only about 40% of all homes had air condiditoning. Today, it's more than 80%. Thirty years ago, only about 40% of American households had color T.V's; now it almost 100%. Back then, less than 2% of households even had microwaves. In '75 only about 5 million had cable. Today, 85% of all American households have cable. In the 70's we were stuck with Formica, shag carpet and manual garage door openers. Now we get hardwood floors, granite counters, automatic door openers, hot tubs and home theaters.

All C-R-A-P.

And those McMansions you speak of, are mass-produced plastic-looking disneyesque eyesores.

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And to have those McMansions we have driven ourselves into record high debt. Add to that the vast majority of America does not live in a mansion of any kind shape or form and you have your answer.

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Within this debate I am reminded of Dicken's Tale of Two Cities. It was the best of times it was the worst of times..... I guess that sums it up pretty well.

[Mase]

All C-R-A-P.

Is that all you've got to prove your point? I'll rest my case then.

And those McMansions you speak of, are mass-produced plastic-looking disneyesque eyesores.

Careful, your envy is showing.