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Basically the skill level in the lower middle class is too low for what is needed really. Screwdriver jobs are a third world skill now days ;which is what has really happened for decades.It really hasn't been any secret.The american middle class isn't disappearing but the welth between the lowest and richest certain is and just for that reason.Those that are dependent are bascially i the lower level and always will be no matter the amount their given.
Basically the skill level in the lower middle class is too low for what is needed really. Screwdriver jobs are a third world skill now days ;which is what has really happened for decades.It really hasn't been any secret.The american middle class isn't disappearing but the welth between the lowest and richest certain is and just for that reason.Those that are dependent are bascially i the lower level and always will be no matter the amount their given.
Shuffling emails on Outlook isn't much higher skilled than screwing a screw. Most of the office cubicles jobs that the majority of college grads do today could just as easily be sent to the Third World, probably even easier than the tangible screwdriver jobs.
You're kidding yourself (thinking way too high of yourself) if you think Americans' skill deficit is exclusive to the lower and lower middle classes.
Most people, including the white collar middle class, are mediocre. This is just a fact of life.
I value far more a highly skilled craftsman or medical surgeon than some white collar paper pushing middle manager, even if they all make the same salary.
Most people, including the white collar middle class, are mediocre. This is just a fact of life.
The US was supposed to be in its 5th Economy about 12-15 years ago. If the US was, then about 25-35% of the GDP would be Research & Development and Engineering and Testing.
The US wouldn't need any manufacturing, since it would own the patents and licenses and all the stuff it developed (which would be manufactured off-shore by chimpanzees).
Shuffling emails on Outlook isn't much higher skilled than screwing a screw. Most of the office cubicles jobs that the majority of college grads do today could just as easily be sent to the Third World, probably even easier than the tangible screwdriver jobs.
You're kidding yourself (thinking way too high of yourself) if you think Americans' skill deficit is exclusive to the lower and lower middle classes.
Most people, including the white collar middle class, are mediocre. This is just a fact of life.
I value far more a highly skilled craftsman or medical surgeon than some white collar paper pushing middle manager, even if they all make the same salary.
The US was supposed to be in its 5th Economy about 12-15 years ago. If the US was, then about 25-35% of the GDP would be Research & Development and Engineering and Testing.
The US wouldn't need any manufacturing, since it would own the patents and licenses and all the stuff it developed (which would be manufactured off-shore by chimpanzees).
Seriously - I can say without a doubt that most of what we used to spend on non-necessities (entertainment, eating out, etc.) now goes to our medical/dental/pharmaceuticals bills. And the price of energy - heating, electricity, gas/diesel.
These things alone will explain why we don't spend as much $$ in the stores - I am sure we are not the only Americans in this predicament.
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