I am fortunate...I grew up in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s...I saw the best of America...Since my late 20;s, I’ve seen a downward spiral in my country...It has reached proportions now that I doubt are recoverable...I weep for my children and my grandchildren. I think I will die before the end of the USA, but it isn’t very far away, I’m afraid....
What a loss for the world, this country....
Even greater concern of mine is what about the debt? Will Obama will be willing to start turning around and veto/negotiate to actually lower the debt, like he promised in both 2008 and 2012. I would like to believe so, but it’s all his choice, and not mine.
I consider myself fortunate that I got to live the whole of the 1980s. The last time this nation really shined bright and inspired all the peoples of the world to achieve better things.
Now I feel like I’m imagining a time that must have been made up because it is so far removed. And 1985 wasn’t even 30 years ago!
I also grew up in the ‘50s-’60s, in an America that was the envy of the world — and with good reason. Indeed, it’s a loss that will touch every corner of the globe sooner or later. I’m glad I don’t have a lot of years left; I’ve already lived too long.
I am in your age category and this has been my opinion for a long time. The only difference is that I have no children--and hence, no grandchildren--a life decision that I made at age 18 and for which I am now even more thankful since I don't have them to worry about. But I do feel considerable despair for you and others like you.
I am in your age category and this has been my opinion for a long time. The only difference is that I have no children--and hence, no grandchildren--a life decision that I made at age 18 and for which I am now even more thankful since I don't have them to worry about. But I do feel considerable despair for you and others like you.