The article captures the reality well. The economy is booming, and most people are living in luxury compared to 50 years ago, due to technological advances and improvements in productivity.
Most people believe, however, that lots of nasty stuff is happening to the "other guy" because they are constantly bombarded by "doom and gloom" from the main stream media that is trying to destroy the Republican administration.
Absolutely. Not even close. But people will take things for granted very quickly.