I was born in 1937.My mother said the depression was still on.The 1938 hurricane,did a lot of damage in New England,95% of people had no insurance for hurricane damage.The first minimum wage was enacted in 1938,25 cents per hour.My Dad was single in 32,He said work went to men with families first.He was able to get some work in a bakery and diner run by an old family friend.He lived in a rooming house and owed much back rent.I dont remember much prosperity in the 50s,1.00 per hour was a common wage.You had better talk with people who lived thru the depression and WW2.I rememember gas and food rationing stamps.I saw a bit on urban sprawl last nite on tv.Western range lands are being eaten up by housing.The economy is overheated.It can only go down.Too much damage has been done.When the bankers started pushing credit cards I think the trouble began.My re tax went from 200.00 in 1966 to 1900.00 last year.I expect we will have to return to a 1960s economy to survive.Wages and prices will have to be lowered.Current Real Estate values will force many seniors from their homes.In 1970 I could see a doctor for 3.50, now the same vist is 125.00.I carried my own health insurance for a family of 4 for 40.00 a month.The honeymoon is over.
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