[Moonman62]

TPA, or similar a law, has existed for decades.

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And our middle class standard of living has been declining for decades.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Cell phones have existed for decades, and our middle class standard of living has been declining for decades.

Diet Cola has existed for decades, and our middle class standard of living has been declining for decades.

Women wearing trousers have existed for decades, and our middle class standard of living has been declining for decades.