[freeeee]

This decision is probably the tipping point

I doubt it. Human beings have lived under despotism for ages. Billions do so today.

There would have to be something different about Americans for them to not behave similarly. Once there was a difference, and we sent England packing. Now there is no difference.

It is a mistake to assume the character of independence Americans once held is somehow hereditary. It isn't. It has to be taught. It has to be part of the culture. That's gone now. I think for good.

The Great Experiment is over.

[Protagoras]

I guess we are both pessimistic in different ways.

I hope neither one of us is correct.