Sure, all that was before the r’s and d’s sold out on trade, Mexico, china, debt, illegal immigration, etc.
It was once the norm the present sacrifices for the future. Now, the present takes from the future. RIP gen x, y, z etc.
Yup. I see people here strutting around like kings. They bought their first house in 1981. Interest rates were through the roof — didn’t stop them! They had a crappy job — didn’t stop them! They had to save! They had to work hard! But they did it!! If they can do it — anyone can do it! These darn kids today must be stupid — or lazy! No excuses! I did it — why aren’t you doing it????
But the 21st century is a very different time. As you say — Neither political party is working to solve our problems. Immigration is screwing the economy. China and Mexico have cheaper labor. Our laws and regulations hobble domestic jobs. Our future is not bright and “hard work” is not the panacea it once was. Most young people are just screwed, but a lot of old farts aren’t smart enough to see it or sympathize at all.