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Even on the relatively short timeline of the history of the US, the period you’re referring to was quite short.
by foobiekr 6y ago
Even on the relatively short timeline of the history of the US, the period you’re referring to was quite short.
- sokoloff 6y agoWhich was launched and substantially overlapped with a period where the US was the largest export manufacturing base left standing and where massive rebuilding was needed on more than one continent. I hope to not experience a repeat of those initial conditions.
- francisofascii 6y agoWith the huge increases in productivity since the 1950's, people should be working less hours than in 1950. I don't have a good reason why this should be an anomaly in history.
- geodel 6y agoSure, if one is willing to stay at 50's living standard. Trouble is what used to be luxury then is now basic necessity and "everyone" must have it.
- francisofascii 6y agoExactly. We come back to our original problem. Our society turned "luxuries" like college, into basic necessities that one must do or have. Two cars, big homes, two parents able to work, phones, etc. are all great, but they cease to be luxuries when they become required.