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Yes a very good analysis and some excellent comments. But I think that there are a number of other factors involved.

1. The Dumbing down of the American Public via the Public Schools (and some private) continues at a furious pace.

2. The entitlement mentality. A huge percentage of the American Population expects "goodies" from the Federal Government. Put succinctly , the number of people who consume wealth is exceeding the number of people who produce wealth.

3. The entertainment mentality. Look when a substantial number of people get their political commentary from "The Daily Show", Colbert, and Oprah you know we are in trouble. This is really a part of the dumbing down.

4. The MSM. A complete total and utter DISGRACE. They were in the tank for Obama from the start.

5. Third World Immigration The newly minted citizen starting since 1965 are voting just the way I expected them. Democratic. This group of people have an entitlement mentality. Just because they were fleeing oppression overseas or want a better standard of living doesn't mean they know what it takes to be a citizen of a democratic republic and the inherent responsibilities this entails.

5. Third World Immigration The newly minted citizen starting since 1965 are voting just the way I expected them. Democratic. This group of people have an entitlement mentality. Just because they were fleeing oppression overseas or want a better standard of living doesn't mean they know what it takes to be a citizen of a democratic republic and the inherent responsibilities this entails.

Bingo!!!

“4. The MSM. A complete total and utter DISGRACE. They were in the tank for Obama from the start”

Well before he went up against Obama, McCain thought the MSM were his friends. He even used to pal around with them.
You see, he was too arrogant to admit to himself that the MSM were only singing his praises because he was constantly attacking Republicans, conservatives and President Bush.
In a way, it serves him right that the media turned on him(as everyone on FR predicted they would), the moment he was running against the media's Chosen One.
McCain deserves everything he got. His current silence over the attacks on Gov Palin allegedly by some in his campaign staff, says a lot about his character.