Latest evidence of demoralization and frustration comes in the form of a Wall Street Journal poll that shows 56 percent of Americans responded with a “yes” to the question:
Among the more troubling features of the poll:
It is not a temporary reaction to some sudden and dramatic event but something that has been building “…through two administrations, and despite notable improvements in the economy in the past two years, public unease over the political and economic systems has continued to climb.”
And the feeling is widespread, as “among those saying the system is stacked against them are 58% of Democrats; 51% of Republicans; 55% of whites; 60% of blacks; 53% of Hispanics; as well as decent majorities of every age and professional cluster, including blue-collar workers, white-collar workers and retirees.”
The rich and well educated, unsurprisingly, take a more favorable view of things as, “Among those with post-graduate degrees, just 38% say they feel the system is stacked against them. Among those who earn more than $75,000 a year, 44% feel that way.”
So, if we can just figure a way to get everyone a masters and a big raise …
