Debased currency, lost rights, more government and etc. - all symptoms of an insidious corruption of our morals and founding principles that were based on the word of the Almighty - whom we've turned our back on.
“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” - Benjamin Franklin
"Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place." - Rev 2 (To the Church in Ephesus)
History is void of nations who've reversed the course of corruption without major conflict. That's just the nature of the human being. Your advice to prepare is very wise advice, IMO.
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