[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@TheMarkMesser](/creator/twitter/TheMarkMesser) "In 1971 the federal minimum wage was $XXXX per hourequal to XXXX oz of gold per week (40 hours) at $35/oz. Today with gold at $3400/oz (July 2025) thats $6188/week or $155/hour. The harsh reality Decades of currency devaluation from excessive money printing have eroded the dollars value leaving todays minimum wage a fraction of its 1971 gold-backed worth. A stark reminder of inflations toll"  [@TheMarkMesser](/creator/x/TheMarkMesser) on [X](/post/tweet/1949072840453492768) 2025-07-26 11:42:31 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements
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"In 1971 the federal minimum wage was $XXXX per hourequal to XXXX oz of gold per week (40 hours) at $35/oz. Today with gold at $3400/oz (July 2025) thats $6188/week or $155/hour. The harsh reality Decades of currency devaluation from excessive money printing have eroded the dollars value leaving todays minimum wage a fraction of its 1971 gold-backed worth. A stark reminder of inflations toll"
@TheMarkMesser on X 2025-07-26 11:42:31 UTC XXX followers, XX engagements