Yes, the western countries are not was they once were. Just after WWII in the US. A janitor could support a stay at home wife and two kids, house owned in full after 7 years, and have a car. That gave rise to the baby boom generation who had it good as well. Now my/our generation comes out of college 100k in debt often struggling to find a job once they do it's endless bills, debt payback, and so hard to save for the future. Modern day slavery how I see it. If one were to be a janitor now a days they'd live in their parents basement or darn close.

Here is another fun fact. The US dollar has lost 98% of it's purchasing power since the Federal reserve was instates 100 years ago. It's been a slow burn to the middles class for decades now creating more and more separation from the haves and have nots.

So glad yo find my work interesting and eye opening. It's good to be appreciated. Have a great day Haas!