> Which is why there is a war on durable goods Yes, and that war is not being fought to protect the interests of people generally. It's being fought to protect

> Which is why there is a war on durable goods Yes, and that war is not being fought to protect the interests of people generally. It's being fought to protect the interests of businesses that don't want to adapt to changing technology and market conditions. They would rather have planned obsolescence than recognize that some goods really don't need to be "upgraded" very frequently and see those resources allocated into new goods and services that would create more wealth. It would be better in the long run for everyone if that trend were reversed.