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You can define middle class but hhi or by lifestyle. That's where the confusion is. Both answers are correct[/quote]
No they are not.  People seem to want to define middle class lifestyle by some nostalgic view of the '50s.  The "middle" can't afford all of the things people are suggesting should be part of this lifestyle: short-ish commute, 4 BR house, 2 cars, vacations, savings for college & retirement, etc.  Calling these things a "middle-class" lifestyle when they are out of reach for 90% of the country is part of the problem OP is getting at.

You can argue that the majority of Americans *should* be able to afford these things, but the reality is that a tiny fraction in either DC or Peoria can.  That's why they are angry and looking for change.  Burying your head in the sand and complaining that DC is expensive doesn't change this.[/quote]

Why do they get angry at the government? Get higher education, start a business, work multiple jobs. Nobody ever said the government was supposed to put you on easy street.[/quote]

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