> recognize the political reality that almost no one is willing to suffer a substantial downgrade in standard of living. “Downgrade” is an understatement, peop

> recognize the political reality that almost no one is willing to suffer a substantial downgrade in standard of living. “Downgrade” is an understatement, people always idealize living “in the field” until they need an emergency surgery, then all of the sudden the cheap availability of plastics is great.