This has to produce a positive and quick measurable outcome. The simple fact is Americans have been living far, far above their means for a long time. If people were required to live within them our society would look much different.
Americans are used to being able to afford cheap consumer products but it's not a tangible measure of economic vitality. Middle class people should be able to have a stable job and afford a house like before. That's the real American dream, not cheap consumerism.
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u/Thats_Dr_Anthrope_2U Anti-Left 1d ago
Actual conservative here...
This has to produce a positive and quick measurable outcome. The simple fact is Americans have been living far, far above their means for a long time. If people were required to live within them our society would look much different.