As a national psychology/consciousness, we have a very different ‘pedigree’ than Europe does.
There may be some more rough periods, but I believe our best times are ahead of us.
I used to think so. But I think our morality and our prior penchant for rugged individualism has gone astray. Big government is now seen as the protector of all.
But I dearly hope I am completely wrong and you’re right :-)