[Misterioso]

They based their lives on a certain philosophy, it didn't produce the desired results...and is being rejected.

Exactly described. Best evidence of the coming meltdown is the level of liberal hysteria. The "certain philosophy" is Something for Nothing.

[pollyannaish]

Philosophy of something for nothing...which leads to a rejection of the concept that choices have consequences...Which breeds a lack of personal responsibility...which puts control of your life completely in the hands of others...which breeds anger.

Hey...I wasn't going to put on my pop psychologist hat. ; )