goalpost moving [...] is exactly what I got from you

I'm not sure whether you believe to be arguing without moving goalposts. Do you want me to tell you about some goalposts you moved? (E.g. asking me to apply my statements regarding Germany to all countries, including the USA.)

all to justify unlivable wages

Oh, the people in Germany (whom I was talking about all along) are living just fine.

the status quo is shit and failing far more people in the world right now than it is benefiting

Perhaps. Good thing I never claimed the status quo to be successful in all countries.