These are certainly leaders that inspire greatness, aren't they?
First of all, one would expect different qualities from a leader than from a citizen.
Secondly, when does one come to the realization that the boat is indeed sinking?
I myself don't feel "gleeful" at all, and yet at this moment in our nation's history I see very little that would indicate to me that Americans are actually concerned with the longevity and survival of the nation.