As doomed as it seems, we have a 'get out of jail' card in the energy sector. Freedom is issue number one, but it's being infringed in part by economics>healthcare, and the hopelessness of poverty, and widespread unemployment.
Unleashing our new energy technologies can generate massive amounts of employment, income, royalties, salaries, and taxes to the tune of erasing Obeyme's deficit. IF WE STOP IT NOW. Vibes are coming from our leadership that they can concede no more. Either cut spending or shut it down. That's what's coming. I love it.
I know what you mean- literally. (lol Not so good for me. This is men’s work, imo)
I don’t *feel* like we’re doomed if we can get out from under the obstructions. We have so much (& we *are* so Blessed). A blog I visit often, Original Dissent (& his new site, Confederate Renaissance) has laid out the numbers for energy, agriculture, manufacturing. There’s no reason for us to be where we are. The federal government has & is thwarting all of this production. It’s like we’re being held hostage.
You’re right about the deficit.
I hope & pray that you’re right about the leadership. They know what’s going on. I’m not sure what they’re waiting for.