There are millions of people who have no intention of working or contributing to society.
There are millions of people who have no knowledge, skills, or work ethic. They can't manage to show up for work on time and scoop ice cream in a productive fashion.
The media is lost.
The schools are lost.
The family structure is lost.
This stuff isn't coming back.
Greece used to be the pinnacle of civilization. Rome was once on top of the world. Spain had an empire and controlled much of the riches of the New World. And little Portugal was right there with her, running an empire across all the oceans of the world.
Where are they now? Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain -- PIGS: the most bankrupt countries of Europe.
We are right there with them. Financially and morally bankrupt.
Our time is over.
I totally agree. Too much damage has been done and recovery is impossible. This is especially true because the electorate has been so fundamentally degraded.
But it was a nice 232-year run (1776-2008), that's for sure. Being an OldPossum, I was privileged as to grow up and prosper during the good times.