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Re:Why assessing the state of the world is harder than it so... by wazoox on Friday July 20, 2018 @09:56AM (#17574997)
I was quite astonished, reading a vintage car magazine recently. In an article about the 1972 For Mustang "Olympic" series, I've learnt that this high-end model cost then $3200 (basic Mustangs started at $2400). Average US worker salary was $800. Now compare with any brand, any model, and the average salary today...
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Re:Why assessing the state of the world is harder than it so... by abecedarius on Friday July 20, 2018 @10:12AM (#17575120)
Did you make a typo? US salaries in 1972 were way more than $800.
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Re:Why assessing the state of the world is harder than it so... by pimlottc on Friday July 20, 2018 @10:22AM (#17575187)
Presumedly that’s per month.
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Re:Why assessing the state of the world is harder than it so... by superhuzza on Friday July 20, 2018 @12:36PM (#17576529)
per hour, bro
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