Sadly it was a thing. Things got really bad there, if you think things are bad now? Not even close. The middle class, and even the lower-upper class and parts of the middle-upper class collapsed. Around 70% of the population fell directly into poverty, the upper class, and ultra rich though? They made a mint and held onto power.
There's a real reason why that meme is literal truth.
Sadly it was a thing. Things got really bad there, if you think things are bad now? Not even close. The middle class, and even the lower-upper class and parts of the middle-upper class collapsed. Around 70% of the population fell directly into poverty, the upper class, and ultra rich though? They made a mint and held onto power.
There's a real reason why that meme is literal truth.