There are more opportunities for 'regular folks' to do something on a 'grand scale' than at any time in history, but not everyone can do it.

Paradoxically, starting your own business in the 'old time' way, i.e. plumbing or roofing contractors ... it's like guaranteed work for great income. Plumbers are the new Dentists.

That said, there are areas in which regulatory issues are obviously a problem.

This talk of 'war' is hyperbolic.