Let's see, the average American knows more about American Idol than the Constitution or the separation of powers. Hence, the belief that it is DC's responsability to look after healthcare and education. Illegals have no loyalty to this country, while many legals (whether from Europe, Asia, or Latin America) seem to miss the socialism of the countries they fled.
I'm optimistic. America will change, but we will not become "post-America." America was a VASTLY different place culturally 100 years ago, but us in the remnant have fought and will continue to fight to preserve our Republic against populism, socialism, and multiculturalism.