>Many Americans believe they are happy and yet are spiritually devoid. They know deep down that the reward they're getting for their effort is break-even most o

>Many Americans believe they are happy and yet are spiritually devoid. They know deep down that the reward they're getting for their effort is break-even most of the time. The more aware can see this reflected as stagnant wages. Exactly. There's also the chorus of people who sing lies about how things are better than ever and we should be so lucky to live in the USA. It all rings hollow against the lived experience of so many people. Capitalism profits from people being tired and afraid, which is why capital fights against any improvement to the lives of individuals (universal healthcare, higher wages, education, etc).