A foreboding by Carl Sagan a quarter century ago which rings true today is found below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGanLUnjoPI
Start the clip at 2:25. Everything described is due mostly to neoliberal policies, the influence of Plutocrats, crony capitalism, casino capitalism, a lack of Adam Smith capitalism combined with democratic socialism, the manipulation of Main Street by fearmongers, and the combined efforts of Establishment Democrats & Republicans. This predicament is found in most of the developed world, especially in the USA. A paradigm shift is needed to prevent a societal collapse.
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Not only my opinion. Be Well
