it's not my idea, it's emil kalinowski's. according to him median income should be higher, and every year that we're below trend has a compounding effect. i don't even think what you measure matters, politics shows that people are upset and what they're primarily upset with is their material conditions. a whole lot of problems are papered over if people feel financially secure, can live the lifestyle they want and aren't overly stressed from just trying to meet their needs and obligations.
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