One hallmark of the great experiment that is America has been the strength of the middle class. A free and open economy, plus the social freedom to rise in society and the work place has led to an environment that allows for an expanding middle group that has been the envy of the world.
A large middle class provides cultural and political stability that foments greater participation in all aspects of a smooth running society. In contrast, countries with a smaller middle class typically have a small, wealthy, ruling elite and a large lower class that has little power in the running of the nation.
America, one might say, is the great equalizer, and the middle class has been the majority economic segment of society for many years. The “American Dream” has been that anyone who was willing to work hard and play be the rules could move up and become part of the “mainstream” middle.
That appears to be changing, and a recent Pew Research study indicates that under President Obama the middle class is declining and that by combining the upper and lower tiers, the middle proportion is now less than the other two combined tiers. There are several aspects to the study that explain the shift, but it is troubling that society seems to be becoming more stratified, with less opportunity for those who would rise to the top.
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Obama has made middle class into low class.
Yep !
Accomplices all!
Thats right!!!
Well, Ty wants Bernie….the guy who needs his depends changed and his shoes tied for him. Yeah right! Ever seen his economic plan? HAHAHAHA! Must have failed grade school math.
EXACTLY!!!!
We need an absolute steamroller who won’t take anyone’s c**p and knows how to negotiate for America and tell the rest to go to hell! Trump is beholding to NOBODY except the American people, period.
This he is
correct the new majority is no class. Most of which live in WA DC
Treason for obumba. Treason.Take back our country.