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I sort of feel like it's the WWII post-war de-mobilization period. A great national purpose over, and millions at a loss of what to do. Granted, this conflict lasted 28 years. A long time, yes, but nothing compared to the 70+ years the Russians endured. And yet, after the fall of the USSR, think how many people had difficulty letting go of the past and re-focusing on the future?

It sort of seems like FR has lost it's purpose. There are still people getting worked up over issues that are essentially moot. Sure, mop up operations are still on going, but it's over; time to move on. If people cannot let go, and still need a place to complain, then sure, FR is as good as any. But, why shouldn't it too focus on the future?

The smart money (and smart, balanced people) know the score. Technology and innovation drive economic growth. (I don't mean just hi-tech - it can be anything from mining coal, building/driving cars to medical advances, etc.) Both need a stable, open economic system that encourages capital investment and provides strong legal protections for private property.

The USA has historically provided the best venue for these kinds of activities. Even muffled and suppressed, the country still managed to eek out 1-2% growth. But in a wide open period, that growth can move to 4%+. So, what we're seeing here is the rubber band effect where the country is snapping back to the 'norm'. All the new factory construction will drive something like a 10x multiplier effect - all in Trump states - before product even starts to move.

FR is self selecting - but the people who post the most articles seem to have a major Eeyore malady, so we get a skewed perspective vs what is actually trending. And what is actually occurring are people are going to work, they're buying homes, they're able to support their families, and they're interested in being happy.