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Despite the US leftist whining about the disappearing middle class, the US middle class is still a beacon to the world in actual prosperity. The Us can afford 8
by peter303 7y ago
Despite the US leftist whining about the disappearing middle class, the US middle class is still a beacon to the world in actual prosperity. The Us can afford 80% to own vehicles to drive on its still decent roads, while its only 60% in Europe and 25% in much-touted China.
- Gwypaas 7y agoFalse equivalency with Europe where a lot of people skip cars in the metro regions because public transport actually works. For example in Stockholm 37.5%[0] of the people own cars while being the by far richest region in Sweden. [0]: http://miljobarometern.stockholm.se/trafik/motorfordon/bilinnehav/ http://miljobarometern.stockholm.se/trafik/motorfordon/bilin...
- adrianN 7y agoEuropean here. I could buy a luxury car right now with cash, but I wouldn't know what to do with it. My bicycle and public transport are much more convenient.