: G: I was not discussing any gap between those considered rich
: and those considered poor, but the actual living standard of an 'average' american over time.: Asking what planet anyone comes from is irrelevant.
: Qx: Then asking what you come from could well be important. Also, what could be of even more importance is what society and what class do you represent Gee? After all, you have eulogized Andrew Carnegie in the past.
A fine fellow to eulogize, I might add. Along with Ford, Stanford, Getty, Jobs and many other upstanding citizens who create more than hot air.
Just my .002.