Who's Afraid of Socialism?

[francoHFW]

Yep, if it's not GOP giveaway to the rich and screw everyone else, it's Marxist LOL. Brainwashed functional moron troll.

Yup, our resident Marxists are brainwashed morons.

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

 

[Cellblock2429]

Yeah, when I'm looking for an expert on economics, my favorite source is a Marxist lawyer.....DERP!

Yep, if it's not GOP giveaway to the rich and screw everyone else, it's Marxist LOL. Brainwashed functional moron troll.

Yup, our resident Marxists are brainwashed morons.

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Once again - and this time try and focus: To your point "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
I replied: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a giveaway.

 

[Tehon]

You are a troll, and you misrepresent Marx.

Marx never said anything that stupid - you are making shit up and attributing it to others.

E. Germain: The Marxist Theory of Imperialism and its Critics (1955)

Yeah, when I'm looking for an expert on economics, my favorite source is a Marxist lawyer.....DERP!

Yep, if it's not GOP giveaway to the rich and screw everyone else, it's Marxist LOL. Brainwashed functional moron troll.

Yup, our resident Marxists are brainwashed morons.

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

Marx was never proved wrong. Marx's dialectic materialist philosophy still offers a viable way of critiquing our world. It is the process by which we can comprehend our situation and have an understanding for how to solve it. It is by this understanding that we know how utterly ignorant you are to think socialism is fair capitalism or that such a thing can even exist. What planet are you living on?

 

[Cellblock2429]

Yup, our resident Marxists are brainwashed morons.

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

 

[francoHFW]

Yep, if it's not GOP giveaway to the rich and screw everyone else, it's Marxist LOL. Brainwashed functional moron troll.

Yup, our resident Marxists are brainwashed morons.

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Once again - and this time try and focus: To your point "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
I replied: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a giveaway.

yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron...


Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

 

[francoHFW]

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

 

[Cellblock2429]

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

/-----/ The more the Gubmint subsidizes College the more Colleges raise their tuition. It has nothing to do with the GOP. Do you think tuition went down with Obozo and Clintoon?

 

[francoHFW]

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

With GOP tax rates of the last 35 years, only the rich and giant corporations get to keep their own money, brainwashed functional moron
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

 

[dblack]

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

With GOP tax rates of the last 35 years, only the rich and giant corporations get to keep their own money, brainwashed functional moron
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

The main thing is, the government. must. control. every. god. damned. thing.

 

[francoHFW]

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

/-----/ The more the Gubmint subsidizes College the more Colleges raise their tuition. It has nothing to do with the GOP. Do you think tuition went down with Obozo and Clintoon?

Yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron... Reagan started cutting aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass. And goodbye to competition that kept colleges cheap. While Democrats were in power, that process slowed and they made loans less expensive by getting away from Banks. You are an idiot. Everything you know is wrong garbage propaganda.

 

[Cellblock2429]

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

With GOP tax rates of the last 35 years, only the rich and giant corporations get to keep their own money, brainwashed functional moron
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/---/ Everyone who pays taxes got a tax cut and there is the 47% who pay no income taxes.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Yup, our resident Marxists are brainwashed morons.

there have been three definitions of socialism and we have moved on to progressive Democratic type now. Marxism is the first definition, communism being the second, and today it is always democratic fair capitalism with a good safety net. We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich Mess. The first was proven wrong, then the second was proven wrong, now we believe in the final solution, a fair Society that every successful rich country has but us, thanks to you brainwashed morons and the scumbag lying thieving GOP. You are a waste of time and a pathetic brainwashed, terminally confused, GOP troll. Not too worry you are about 20 to 30% of our stupid country....

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Once again - and this time try and focus: To your point "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
I replied: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a giveaway.

yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron...


Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared.

After 16 years of Clinton and Obama, outrageous!!!

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

/----/ "We are the only rich country that is a GOP giveaway to the rich"
Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

With GOP tax rates of the last 35 years, only the rich and giant corporations get to keep their own money, brainwashed functional moron
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared.

After 16 years of Clinton and Obama, those bastards!!!!!!​

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

/-----/ The more the Gubmint subsidizes College the more Colleges raise their tuition. It has nothing to do with the GOP. Do you think tuition went down with Obozo and Clintoon?

Yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron... Reagan started cutting aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass. And goodbye to competition that kept colleges cheap. While Democrats were in power, that process slowed and they made loans less expensive by getting away from Banks. You are an idiot. Everything you know is wrong garbage propaganda.

Reagan started cutting federal aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass.

Reagan had control over federal aid in 1964? Fuckin' idjit!

 

[francoHFW]

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

With GOP tax rates of the last 35 years, only the rich and giant corporations get to keep their own money, brainwashed functional moron
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

Of course, brainwashed functional moron. The question is, is it going to be intelligent regulation by democrats, or is it going to be giveaway to the rich screw the rest a******* regulation by the GOP? Look at these statistics, the country has been going to hell since 1982 thanks to you idiots and your greedy idiot Masters and brainwashers. Idiot.
The main thing is, the government. must. control. every. god. damned. thing.

Of course, dumbass and always will. The question is dumbass giveaway to the rich and screw the rest and the country GOP control, or intelligent Democratic control. Look at those stats, idiot....

 

[francoHFW]

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

/-----/ The more the Gubmint subsidizes College the more Colleges raise their tuition. It has nothing to do with the GOP. Do you think tuition went down with Obozo and Clintoon?

Yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron... Reagan started cutting aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass. And goodbye to competition that kept colleges cheap. While Democrats were in power, that process slowed and they made loans less expensive by getting away from Banks. You are an idiot. Everything you know is wrong garbage propaganda.

Reagan started cutting federal aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass.

Reagan had control over federal aid in 1964? Fuckin' idjit!

He raised costs at California public colleges, which were basically free until 1964. Republicans have been doing that ever since. I'm sure that's a great idea, dumbass.

 

[francoHFW]

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

/-----/ The more the Gubmint subsidizes College the more Colleges raise their tuition. It has nothing to do with the GOP. Do you think tuition went down with Obozo and Clintoon?

Yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron... Reagan started cutting aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass. And goodbye to competition that kept colleges cheap. While Democrats were in power, that process slowed and they made loans less expensive by getting away from Banks. You are an idiot. Everything you know is wrong garbage propaganda.

Reagan started cutting federal aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass.

Reagan had control over federal aid in 1964? Fuckin' idjit!

I changed that immediately, super duper. Reagan started raising public University costs and the Republicans have been doing it ever since. Opportunity has gone to hell in the last 35 years.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

/-----/ The more the Gubmint subsidizes College the more Colleges raise their tuition. It has nothing to do with the GOP. Do you think tuition went down with Obozo and Clintoon?

Yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron... Reagan started cutting aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass. And goodbye to competition that kept colleges cheap. While Democrats were in power, that process slowed and they made loans less expensive by getting away from Banks. You are an idiot. Everything you know is wrong garbage propaganda.

Reagan started cutting federal aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass.

Reagan had control over federal aid in 1964? Fuckin' idjit!

I changed that immediately, super duper. Reagan started raising public University costs and the Republicans have been doing it ever since. Opportunity has gone to hell in the last 35 years.

Reagan started raising public University costs and the Republicans have been doing it ever since

Brown was governor after Reagan and he didn't fix it?
Why was Brown such a fucking twat?

 

[francoHFW]

You mean letting the rich keep their money while you screw the rest of us, brainwashed functional moron.

/----/ Your class envy is comical. Yes, let people keep more of the money they earn. Want more money - then go out and earn it.

your sympathy for the greedy idiot GOP rich is touching, brainwashed functional moron. Meanwhile, the GOP rape of the middle class and the country goes on, brainwashed functional moron., brainwashed functional moron.
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 60 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

/----/ So? If you don't like being poor, get skills and improve yourself. And one more time: Letting people keep more of their own money isn't a give away; however, welfare is a give away.

With GOP tax rates of the last 35 years, only the rich and giant corporations get to keep their own money, brainwashed functional moron
Demise of the American Middle Class In Numbers.

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared. The process was slow, so most people didn’t notice. They just worked a few more hours, borrowed a little more and cut back on non-essentials. But looking at the numbers and comparing them over long time periods, it is obvious that things have changed drastically. Here are the details:

1. WORKERS PRODUCE MORE BUT THE GAINS GO TO BUSINESS.

Over the past 63 years worker productivity has grown by 2.0% per year.

But after 1980, workers received a smaller share every year. Labor’s share of income (1992 = 100%):

1950 = 101%
1960 = 105%
1970 = 105%
1980 = 105% – Reagan
1990 = 100%
2000 = 96%
2007 = 92%

A 13% drop since 1980

2. THE TOP 10% GET A LARGER SHARE.

Share of National Income going to Top 10%:

1950 = 35%
1960 = 34%
1970 = 34%
1980 = 34% – Reagan
1990 = 40%
2000 = 47%
2007 = 50%

An increase of 16% since Reagan.

3. WORKERS COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF INCOME BY SPENDING THEIR SAVINGS.

The savings Rose up to Reagan and fell during and after.

1950 = 6.0%
1960 = 7.0%
1970 = 8.5%
1980 = 10.0% – Reagan
1982 = 11.2% – Peak
1990 = 7.0%
2000 = 2.0%
2006 = -1.1% (Negative = withdrawing from savings)

A 12.3% drop after Reagan.

4. WORKERS ALSO BORROWED TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.

Household Debt as percentage of GDP:

1965 = 46%
1970 = 45%
1980 = 50% – Reagan
1990 = 61%
2000 = 69%
2007 = 95%

A 45% increase after 1980.

5. SO THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST HAS GROWN.

Gap Between the Share of Capital Income earned by the top 1%
and the bottom 80%:

1980 = 10%
2003 = 56%

Over the past 35 years the American dream has gradually disappeared.

After 16 years of Clinton and Obama, those bastards!!!!!!​

Of course they never had 60 votes so they were never able to do any reform, jackass. Except Obama had 60 votes for 40 days and we got the greatest social reform for the working class since LBJ. Sabotaged by the GOP also...

 

[francoHFW]

I am happily retired, stupid. Did you notice that college and training are ridiculously expensive after 35 years of GOP giveaway to the rich and f****** the rest of us? Idiot.

/-----/ The more the Gubmint subsidizes College the more Colleges raise their tuition. It has nothing to do with the GOP. Do you think tuition went down with Obozo and Clintoon?

Yes I know you are a brainwashed functional moron... Reagan started cutting aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass. And goodbye to competition that kept colleges cheap. While Democrats were in power, that process slowed and they made loans less expensive by getting away from Banks. You are an idiot. Everything you know is wrong garbage propaganda.

Reagan started cutting federal aid to state public colleges in California in 1964, and they've been doing the same ever since, dumbass.

Reagan had control over federal aid in 1964? Fuckin' idjit!

I changed that immediately, super duper. Reagan started raising public University costs and the Republicans have been doing it ever since. Opportunity has gone to hell in the last 35 years.

Reagan started raising public University costs and the Republicans have been doing it ever since

Brown was governor after Reagan and he didn't fix it?
Why was Brown such a fucking twat?

People who are not brainwashed know who the twats are, twat.