"The economy is bad because consumer goods are more expensive" is like, the absolute most preposterously laughable take. Like say whatever you want about housing, education, and healthcare, you can get a 4k smart tv for 150 bucks

Right, the markers of wealth have gotten way more attainable. Steak and big screen TVs, cool clothes and gadgets. Even if actual security and stability haven’t.

Still remember when I bought my first flat panel TV in 2005 and it cost almost $3,000! Still remember when I bought my first flat panel TV in 2005 and it cost almost $3,000!