I'd say at this point: 1) the homeless class. 2) those struggling to avoid that one financial setback that would send them into homelessness. 3) those still living in relative comfort and security with a roof over their heads. 4) cops from local law enforcement on up thru DEA and ICE officials who have the privilege of immunity, and 5) the billionaire class who presides over these classes. I listed these classes in order of how many members each has, and if this isn't accurate now, then it is headed this way.
Number 3 used to be what we would call the "middle class" and even if one sunk into homelessness (#1), that category was not irredeemable. Today homelessness is like an ever-expanding tar pit, and once you're sucked in, you're in there for good. Also #3 class used to be home owners, but in another generation will be made up of serfs/renters.
Thanks for naming a few classes... can't argue with any of them... .... perhaps adding that the possibility of moving from higher to lower classes sets the stage for wars and the severity of impending climate changes.
I'd say at this point: 1) the homeless class. 2) those struggling to avoid that one financial setback that would send them into homelessness. 3) those still living in relative comfort and security with a roof over their heads. 4) cops from local law enforcement on up thru DEA and ICE officials who have the privilege of immunity, and 5) the billionaire class who presides over these classes. I listed these classes in order of how many members each has, and if this isn't accurate now, then it is headed this way.
Number 3 used to be what we would call the "middle class" and even if one sunk into homelessness (#1), that category was not irredeemable. Today homelessness is like an ever-expanding tar pit, and once you're sucked in, you're in there for good. Also #3 class used to be home owners, but in another generation will be made up of serfs/renters.
Marci...
Thanks for naming a few classes... can't argue with any of them... .... perhaps adding that the possibility of moving from higher to lower classes sets the stage for wars and the severity of impending climate changes.
You're right, it definitely doesn't signal anything good.