I have no faith in America or our citizens

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93. I blame Reagan for starting this descent.

Pre-Reagan, the country was welcoming Baby Boomers, the Woodstock Generation, the Pepsi Generation, etc. into Society. All they wanted were decent wages and self-fulfillment.

Reagan et seq.: All of a sudden, there were Yuppies who became addicted to status, power, money, and stuff. They outdid their parents, whom a decade ago they eschewed and condemned. They became their parents on steroids.

And these Yuppies reproduced. Their children became a worse reincarnation of themselves. Less and less dedication to improving the imperfections of this country. No guiding star except for "Get what's mine before someone else gets it!"

Add to that Gingrich preaching the Gospel of "Republicans stick together no matter what!" And the Contract with America. The House became infested and rancid. Perhaps rudderless, save for cutting social programs.

Add to that the massive redistribution of wealth. And that's not enough. The oligarchs want THEIR money back that was unjustly given to us.