Thanks, I think this is the first post of mine that has been called "awesome."

I worked for many years as an English teacher in Japan, and also as an editor and a writer. So, yes, I spend a lot of time making sure my writing is clear and readable. And I'm thrilled when people appreciate it.

As for the economy, I did not understand much about it for many years – until the 2008 crash. Then I started reading about the world of finance and how shady and corrupt and misguided it has become. (Particularly over the past 30 years or so.)

I still have very little interest in economics, etc, but I am NOW very interested in the impact that economics / finance / money has on people / society / culture.

And as I stated in the above post, those policies have had a severe negative impact on not only the middle class, but also on the entire economy and society as a whole. And soon, there will be a reckoning. The petrodollar regime is collapsing, and that will have a profound effect on not only the USA, but on most people around the world.

Interesting times. I hope we survive them.