I’m sure apathy and complacency plays a huge role.
Not worried about the wolves, until the wolves are at my door. By then it will too late unless you’re willing and able to defend yourself.
And, I think many of the supporters are either full-tilt in agreement with it, because they’re part of the operation, or they see themselves as a loyal foot soldier and the policies will never boomerang back on them. Until they do.
And, I think many of the supporters are either full-tilt in agreement with it, because they’re part of the operation
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That’s an interesting observation. The system works for its supporters but at some point it will run out of other peoples’ money. That’s when things will get really interesting.
The fact that our ballooning debt has gone past $30 trillion and nobody cares about it speaks volumes about the state of the country today. Apathy, complacency and ignorance are ruling the day — for the moment.
Eventually the system that is being propped up by unchecked spending, deceit and corruption WILL break down under its own weight IMO. When it does most Americans will face a very different reality and likely have a tough time adjusting to the inevitable hardships that follow.
Will this lead to positive change? Who knows?