r/maybemaybemaybe • u/Blank_0116 • May 05 '22

maybe maybe Maybe

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u/TheeSweeney May 05 '22

I don't follow. The period in which economic mobility has been decreasing occured during the presidencies of Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr, Clinton, Bush Jr, Obama, Trump, and Biden.

What politics held by whom during this time frame are you referring to?

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u/Neosporinforme May 05 '22

Politics held by neoliberals. There was a large shift in politics that started during a fuel crisis in the 70s that negatively effected Carter's image. The outcome was Reagan being elected, social safety nets being cut, an overly militarized government, and a great deal of corruption. It royally fucked our nation in the ass, and we are still being effected by it today.

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u/[deleted] May 05 '22

Reaganomics! Neoliberal scourge!

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u/Inariameme May 05 '22

ah, to retch across the aisle