Turns out you wern't through with me. I found your previous post very interesting to say the least as I had never seen the data graphed out before.
The up and downs of the graph are to be expected as the data is tied to the economy as a whole. Keep in mind that a horizontal line would be ideal, as a positively skewed line would be unrealistic. You probably already knew all that stuff, but just making sure we are on the same page.
I would encourage you to look at the last 15 years; you will find earnings have been on the rise. This is contrary to the morbid picture Mr. Sanders painted with his data.
Realize also that the data is not a picture of America as a whole. This is the footnote to the data:
Data relate to production workers in natural resources and mining and manufacturing, construction workers in construction, and nonsupervisory workers in the service-providing industries. These groups account for approximately four-fifths of the total employment on private nonfarm payrolls.
I addition, typically data such as this does not include the salaries of those in the service. I am unclear if this is the case or not.
It's still sad that you have to attack the source. After reading Bernie Sander's biography on that side, it would be no wonder that anyone who defends big business would not like the guy. His constituents, however, do. He was re-elected as an Independent seven times. Of course none of that seems relevant to you as he is just "some socialist".
You forgot to mention the part about him passing only one law and fifteen amendments in his eight terms in the House. He is an extremist that dosen't do anything.
I've enjoyed our banter, but I think we are going to have to agree to disagree. I hope you and the wife have an enjoyable time in Las Vegas. See ya around.