I don't take "blame" as a individual, but as a generation, which only means I recognize the place my generation hold in either the progression of retardation of philosophies.
I believe God had it right when He held generations accountable for certain actions and/or inactions throughout the Bible. Not necessarily individuals, but generations. I gives perspective, understanding and warning.
philosophies transcend generations. you can take responsibility for your generation, if you choose to do so. My children are being schooled in history and see what various ideologies mean for this country. they will bear responsibility for their own choices, both personal and political. i will not hold them responsible for their overindulged and self centered contemporaries, because they are not being raised in remotely the same fashion.