Just like any life, the growth of usa's economy...we, probably most of us here on sohc, were a part of its life. Interesting to think that we, too may be living in the end times of humanity, on a major scale. Tracing back in time, they only told me I was born, but I don't remember it, so I can't say I believe it. However many years ago that we started to get a way from stone tools and into industrialized capacity is is mind boggling. Key factors in growth are connected points, as in roads and freeways, to build cities, subdivisions. Everything came together perfectly. Wages to build construction projects reflect the cost of materials, the complex nature/hazards of projects demanded experienced engineers. Those cost will never go down, wages should not either. I don't like bragging, but I haven't worked for over 10 years, dropped out the game, no income at all, no home, no bills, no worries, after 30 booming years in infrastructure, massive earth work developments. One thing I automatically put aside, thinking it'll carry me through, some motorcycles, and a pretty good outlook. Not much of anything else. We seen some of the best times, we nailed it, those times are rapidly changing.