1) Where are you getting your statistics? Trump has seized the statistical apparatus of the federal government. Biden cooked the books, but Trump is serving them up with sauce.
2) When was the last time you went outside the US, especially to Asia, especially China? It’s a wonderful experience to return and think, “Oh my gosh, we have become third world!” Why can’t we buy Chinese EVs?
I try to use unofficial but high-quality statistics wherever possible -- Truflation, for example.
As for going outside the US, I lived in Asia for 15 years until 2019. And another decade in Latin American and Europe. I 100% agree that places like Japan or Taiwan are far better socially than we've become.
Thanks for the info. You seem like a thoughtful and empathetic guy. I was cracking wise on your source of data. I’m older than you so I have seen the slide downwards from a longer perspective. Fortunately I studied Chinese in college, so I’m ready for the future! Bring it on.
Peter - Two questions:
1) Where are you getting your statistics? Trump has seized the statistical apparatus of the federal government. Biden cooked the books, but Trump is serving them up with sauce.
2) When was the last time you went outside the US, especially to Asia, especially China? It’s a wonderful experience to return and think, “Oh my gosh, we have become third world!” Why can’t we buy Chinese EVs?
I try to use unofficial but high-quality statistics wherever possible -- Truflation, for example.
As for going outside the US, I lived in Asia for 15 years until 2019. And another decade in Latin American and Europe. I 100% agree that places like Japan or Taiwan are far better socially than we've become.
Thanks for the info. You seem like a thoughtful and empathetic guy. I was cracking wise on your source of data. I’m older than you so I have seen the slide downwards from a longer perspective. Fortunately I studied Chinese in college, so I’m ready for the future! Bring it on.