The Mayans actually celebrate that renewal period. Would not go that far myself. But what significantly changed the US was WWII and the Cold War. We had to enlarge and empower the Federal State to win those wars. Those wars are long gone, but the federal behemoth in DC that was created, is still here. It does not want to die. It is grasping at tyrannical straws as it physically collapses. These are its last days.
The Federal Behemoth you mention is a body of persons elected by us citizens.
They were sworn in to abide by the laws of our Republic, the Constitution, to guide us through perilous times. When they endeavor to destroy this country then it is “We The People” who have to act.
I’m not suggesting criminal action, just excising the cysts that exists in our present government(?). Although I agree with the 2nd Amendment!
I’m in Florida and doing what I can to excise the boil on Florida’s a$$, called Bill Nelson!