It’s an economic story.
The story would be easy to understand if pundits just left their offices and drove into any American exurb. Jobs and whole professions that once gave life to these places have disappeared.
Think for a moment about what people who live in suburban cul de sacs are most likely doing for a living.
These are the lucky ones.
Insurance agents have been replaced by apps. Travel agents disappeared long ago, replaced by sites owned by Priceline and Expedia. Teachers have lost their jobs and seniority to charter schools, retailers to Amazon.Com. Sell cars? You’re an order taker. Same if you’re in real estate.
The skills you spent a lifetime learning are becoming worthless.