Isn’t that the truth? The Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 30s and is going strong. Today, CalTrans totally botched the new Bay Bridge span because the earthquake safety bolts are all embrittled with hydrogen. They don’t have a clue how to fix the partially-completed structure. What a mess we are in today.
September 11th was our generation's Pearl Harbor, and for a few brief months I thought perhaps we were about to channel the Greatest Generation and reclaim our way. But that didn't last long.
The 2nd American Revolution could solve our problems, but I'm afraid the only people that give a damm enough to fight it are growing older every day. Probably all the liberal scum side has to do to win, is wait.