> You have swallowed the American dream / fairly tail! Inequality growing.
Growing inequality does not mean quality of life is decreasing (the point you are disputing).
> More and more people (in the UK) relying on food banks.
Has general standard of living decreased? By most any measure it has not. People have vastly more resources than their ancestors did, but if you make poor choices yes you may have a visit to a food bank in your future. And there is a food bank to visit.
> Falling real wages, with increased rents.
This part I can agree with in many cases. But, let's not forget the vast improvement in affordable entertainment options available now compared to the past.
You would have us believe everything is worse. This is not true.
Growing inequality does not mean quality of life is decreasing (the point you are disputing).
> More and more people (in the UK) relying on food banks.
Has general standard of living decreased? By most any measure it has not. People have vastly more resources than their ancestors did, but if you make poor choices yes you may have a visit to a food bank in your future. And there is a food bank to visit.
> Falling real wages, with increased rents.
This part I can agree with in many cases. But, let's not forget the vast improvement in affordable entertainment options available now compared to the past.
You would have us believe everything is worse. This is not true.