(#151-1) March 3 2015. The long, quick, slide. As a student of history, I find this fascinating. I’m witnessing an empire in rapid decline. The reaction of most of us? We are paying as little attention as possible—and being highly successful at it.

THE CURRENT AMERICAN BUSINESS MODEL—AS FAR AS MOST AMERICANS ARE CONCERNED—IS FAILING US BADLY

ARE WE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT?

VIRTUALLY NOTHING

Do we understand what is going on? It appears that most of us prefer not to. We’ve opted for a blend of silent panic and escapism. 

$1 in 1930 is now the equivalent of five cents

From 2000

• College Tuition is up nearly 140 percent
• Housing is up nearly 60 percent
• Medical Care is up over 70 percent
• Pay—for most of us—is stagnant or down

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