[Turk]

Steve,
Standard of living as contrasted to other countries.

The contrast to what is elsewhere is nowehere as vivid as it was 25-35 years ago. 25 to 35 years ago many countries didnt even have TV broadcast while we were watching Color TV.

It is still a great place to live, but not as pronounced as it was when other nations were just struggling to get on their feet. They sure were not looking at us as a market to sell, as much as a market to buy from.
We just swapped spots it seems.

Standard of living as in someone who lost their job due to manufacturing relocation to another country.

Standard of living as in, schools that is more violent, less academic, more diverse.
My God, if you are not aware of the constant degradation of what once was an American exclusive, you are not being very critical.

Would I go live elsewhere? hell no. It is still a great country. Except 35 years ago, there wouldn;t have been a debate on the subject. Today there is.

TURK