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Bligh_with_no_T posted...

I think it helps emphasize that this isn't a temporary setback or roadblock. This isn't going to resolve itself in a few years. America is on a hard downward slant and there's no reason to think things aren't going to get worse.

I see a lot of Americans, even intelligent Americans, assume that society is always on a constant upward (if bumpy) trajectory. There's almost no historical precedent for this.

It's hard to accept our species is shitty but you're right.
I assume all evolution is positive but clearly it's not.
When we compare the numbers and facts, it's just our technology that's improving. My outlook is generally positive but this is sobering.
Most of my motivation is set to a positive example to leave the world a better place, but it can be so fruitless.