I do not see a bright future in the upcoming century.
#1 is a very difficult question for me to answer because we as a culture have begrudgingly accepted many changes in the past three decades that I would have, at the very least considered highly unlikely or even impossible under our system of government. At the top of this list, our treasonous accedence and acceptance of international laws which are designed to systematically formulate a World Government superior to our own.
Many dangerous precedents have taken place in our halls of legislation whose intent is meant to guarantee the death of democracy. These deceptively occurred as if they were the natural growth of our expanding economy and culture.
#2) The citizens response, as I see it, will be for us who recognize this progression, will be to continue to endure for fear of being labeled as too aggressive. The onset of gangrene is painful. However once established, the pain often diminishes. We will learn to live with the pain while our children adapt to this new era. As unsettling as it may be to us patriots, the oncoming lifestyle should be bearable for them.
#3) I don't think the majority of Americans realize that we are on the road to Hell. To them this is merely a new journey with many unusual sights and exciting adventures yet to be experienced. As their assets dwindle and their liberties are restricted they will adapt and conform while moaning about the good old days of yesteryear.
Common will be phrases instructing them to forget the past because those were different days. Multiculturalism and diversity will be considered the norm. Appeasement will become a primary tactic. Ceremonious book burnings, similar to those of 1933 and censorship within Christian churches are to be expected. All conciliatory efforts will be praised, while the expense of justice or other principles will be minimized.
History forgotten will have to be relearned.
VOTE, smile, nod your head, screw them every chance you have, smile, ...!