• Dagwood222@lemm.ee
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    Before Reagan became President, ‘middle class’ was still defined as one job being able to support a family of four. By the time Bush Sr. left office, ‘middle class’ was two incomes to keep the house going. At the same time, $1 million went from being a vast personal fortune to what a rich guy paid for a party.