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[–] [Deleted] 2 points (+2|-0)

You can't have this conversation without factoring in globalization and trade deals like NAFTA. Those are huge factors here.

[–] CDanger 3 points (+3|-0)

Any single factor is probably reductionist, but the best single explanation I can find is by saying that "our" politicians have repeatedly and almost without exception sold out the interests of the citizens and destroyed accountability.