Unless you built something, most of the rise in asset value was caused by thieving central banks and governments. Of course, for yourself it is good to not lose money and to own what goes up in value, but do you see how the world is enslaved by greed? Who will choose depression?
Not returning carts also has a "broken windows" effect. Have you been to a place where the carts are scattered all over or the place to park them overflowing and seemingly unattended? Did you take the time to park it or only leave? Litter is the same btw.
2nd chart is what it looked like from 1995 to 2008, earnings added below. Even if no recession, and there will be one, when sentiment shifts, the prices keeps falling even as earnings rise.
How do you defeat a delusional enemy willing to use authoritarian policies and who sees any rightful application of law by opponents as a sign of authoritarian attack on itself, justifying violence and escalation of tyranny? Remove leftists. And Muslims.