DEMOCRAT TICKET: "WE WON'T GO BACK!"
To Prosperity, Safety, Freedom and Just Plain Ole' Normalcy
To those waving the banner, "We won't go back!" please share with us which of the below you don’t want to go back to:
Stronger economic growth: U.S. GDP growth reached 2.9% in 2018 under Trump, reflecting a period of robust economic expansion (Bureau of Economic Analysis).
Lower unemployment rates: The U.S. unemployment rate fell to a 50-year low of 3.5% in late 2019 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Higher real wage growth: Median weekly earnings of full-time workers saw significant growth in the late 2010s, particularly from 2017-2019 (Pew Research Center).
Greater manufacturing output: Manufacturing jobs increased by nearly half a million from 2016 to 2019 under the Trump administration (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Middle-class prosperity: Median household income reached an all-time high in 2019, adjusted for inflation (U.S. Census Bureau).
Better mental health and lower suicide rates: Decades ago, youth experienced lower rates of depression and suicide, with a notable increase today as gender confusion has been exacerbated by the woke left. Between 2007 and 2018, suicide rates among 10-24-year-olds rose by 57% (CDC; JAMA).
Family stability: The U.S. experienced lower divorce rates and higher marriage rates in previous decades compared to today (National Center for Health Statistics).
Patriotism and national unity: Gallup polls showed that American patriotism was significantly higher in past decades, with a notable peak after 9/11 (Gallup).
Community engagement: Civic participation, including volunteering and participation in local organizations, was more robust in the 1960s and 1970s (National Civic League).
Public trust in institutions: Trust in government and media was much higher in the 1960s and 1970s than today (Pew Research Center).
Quality education: The U.S. ranked higher globally in educational performance in the mid-20th century compared to recent years (OECD Education at a Glance).
Religious participation: Church attendance and religious affiliation were significantly higher in the 1950s and 1960s (Gallup).
Personal responsibility: Previous generations emphasized self-reliance and personal accountability, particularly during and after World War II (Pew Research Center).
Social conservatism: Traditional values were more dominant in American culture in the mid-20th century, with greater emphasis on family and societal norms (American Enterprise Institute).
Lower crime rates: The U.S. experienced a significant drop in crime rates during the 1990s, reaching historically low levels by 2000 (Federal Bureau of Investigation - Uniform Crime Reporting).
Small business vitality: Small businesses flourished post-World War II, with less competition from large corporations (Small Business Administration).
Stable healthcare costs: Healthcare costs were more affordable in the 1960s and 1970s before the rapid escalation seen in recent decades (National Institutes of Health).
Less government overreach: The U.S. had fewer regulations and a stronger focus on individual freedoms during the early 20th century (Cato Institute).
Respect for free speech: The First Amendment rights were broadly supported and less contentious in past decades (First Amendment Center).
Affordable housing: Housing was more affordable relative to income during the mid-20th century, particularly post-WWII (Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies).
Energy independence: The U.S. achieved significant energy independence in 2019, becoming a net oil exporter for the first time since the 1950s (U.S. Energy Information Administration).