The socialism/Bolshevism is speeding it up, but it really boils down to is the standard of living in the West falling to meet the rising standard of living in the East (where our jobs went). Our standard of living was too high for the overlords’ liking, and they will bring it down to a more “equal” level.
What you say about East is true. However this country has become much more socialist than it was just 50 years ago. No one has ever prospered under socialism. Electing people like Obama has speeded up the process and if Hillary/Warren/O’Malley get elected, the process will speed up further. Creating more dependents will never lift all boats.
its about them having more and the sheeple having less...