middle class

I noticed most people consider themselves to be middle class. I used to think I was but if Sarah Palin considers herself middle class,then I guess I must be lower class. :confused:

I keep hearing claims and reading articles that claim that the middle class is shrinking and diminishing, and I've heard this same line of thought since I can remember ever even caring about jobs.. so about 20 years or so. However, I have to wonder why, if this is really happening, that it...