It mostly certain is a generational thing, most young people today are just too stupid to pay attention and see the world being left behind by their aging parents.
What was the federal debt in 1980 when boomers started to take the reigns of leadership in this country compared to today?
What were wages like? How many illegals were in the country in 1980 compared to today? How many jobs had been shifted to China and Mexico in 1980 compared to today?
You just found what to blame right there. Good Boy.