"What could I say to him?"
Agree.
The elites have figured out now is the time. Americans aren't paying attention. Roughly 40% of the electorate is politically aware. Of that 40% about half understand what's going on, (the other 20% pays attention, they just don't understand what they're seeing).
Ok, so that leaves 20% of the electorate who pays attention, and understands. Roughly half of that group agrees with the spp. The elite will take their chances with 10% being upset.
Bottomline, we are screwed.
The SPP
Iranian Nukes
N. Korea Nukes
Bird Flu
Illegal Immigration
But according to Al-Gore, GLOBAL WARMING IS THE GREATEST THREAT TO AMERICA TODAY.
Just trying to put things in perspective.
Your summation is right on ........ in my opinion.