When economists declared that America had recovered from the 2008 collapse, more than 100% of the recovery had gone to the top 10% earners. That is, there had been no recovery, and in fact there had been a downslide for 90% of Americans.
In Trump’s first year his administration celebrated the highest median wages since the turn of the millennium That is, they believed 0% growth in median wages over 17 years was a cause for celebration. And the media and economists agreed.
During the recent shut down the media kept finding civil servants who were going homeless or unable to eat because they missed a single paycheck.
Most people can’t afford any more prosperity.
