Either/or fallacy. Right-wing misinformation, Brenda. Compare Germany and the U.S.  "Germany's renewable energy sector is among the most innovative and successful worldwide.[citation needed] Net-generation from renewable energy sources in the German electricity sector has increased from 6.3% in 2000 to about 34% in 2016." ..."the standard of living of ordinary middle-class Germans is so much higher than that of Americans, despite Americans' higher incomes: government policies consciously reduce the cost of living for the ordinary incidents of life (health care, higher education). German earn less than Americans, but also can spend less on basic necessities of life. Government policy also guarantees everyone enough time off to truly relax and recover. Further, those who don't go to college -- about 75% of the population in developed countries -- are channeled into solid middle-class jobs" sources: wiki; and Why Germany's Welfare State Works. February 03, 2012.