APATHY -- It is what got us to where we are today, politically and socially.

[John6185]

I agree, to a degree... but I think our prosperity HAS led to a certain amount of apathy, which has been nurtured by the .gov.
What I usually say is, "This country could do with a little hardship." Adversity can help build character, which is what this country was founded upon... now, affluence has bred apathy.

I agree, a disaster that happens in this country personally affects only the in that area as a rule than others on the other side of the country. People have become too soft. They have their electronics, iPhone, Youtube and everything else that occupies their minds, they don't keep up with current events by watching the news of reading newspapers and they vote...for the person that will give them the most or vote to be with their crowd. Consequently, we have no one capable at the helm during rough seas. We do need something that will pull us together after all the division in this country over the past decade. During WWII people were untied in the war effort and our country became stronger and technology flourished which to some degree is bad. Family separations, divorces all serve to weaken our country, a lack of a father figure or parents that ignore their children who are roaming on the streets create a criminal element at times due to peer pressure.
There are many things that have weakened this country, a lack of church attendance, failure of parents tp provide for their families and the government taking up the slack with Food Stamps, stipends etc. Politicians who tear down the country and refuse to obey the laws of this nation and respect the flag, Constitution and each other. It's just mess and no one has the answer-I don't. Our biggest problem is the government who meddles in our lives.

 

[Snattlerake]

I don’t know of one of them I’d let walk my dog, but Trump is the best of what we’re offered.

The media has selected the presidential candidates for decades, not us. Remember McCain pandering to the media thinking they liked him?
They turned on him so fast when he became the nominated candidate.

 

[Fredkrueger100]

The media has selected the presidential candidates for decades, not us. Remember McCain pandering to the media thinking they liked him?
They turned on him so fast when he became the nominated candidate.

Well the media definitely is one of the biggest problems in our nation right now. They are aligned with socialists bent on destroying our great republic. They will not report positive things that Trump or the republicans do. This has been going on years before Trump became president though. All they ever do is put out lies and propaganda that divides and manipulates people to believe the “right” are a bunch of racists that only care for the rich. And they treat the “left” as if they are the saviors of the country. With that kind of influence we have no chance. Soros, Bloomberg, and others have thrown their billions into the pot of tearing America apart. Our country is beyond fixing by voting. It’s a simple fact. Our courts will not use the constitution to guide their decisions. Politicians don’t uphold their oaths. Our chief law enforcement agencies are as corrupt as can be. We have people in our government that have broken so many laws yet nothing is done to them. All because they are part of the “left”. This is not going to change. And Trump has done good on many things but him going against his promise of “being the most pro gun president ever” nullifies every good thing he has done. I know many folks don’t care about bump stocks but what they fail to realize is that it isn’t about the bump stocks. It’s about the illegal way in which it was done. And the precedent that was set by Trump. Then it’s the talk about banning suppressors. His support for red flag laws. Combo that with choosing William Barr and Chuck Canterbury. Two men that have a proven anti gun track record. There is a reason he chose them. Trump is an enemy of the 2A and therefore an enemy of the constitution. If folks in this country can’t open their eyes and see what is coming then we won’t stand a chance. Just look at this impeachment charade. Look at the rules that have been violated by the democrats. But yet nothing happens. They get away with it. Republicans always have strong words but never back them up with actions. It’s the same with the gun community. We always have a loud bark but our bite is weak. The left knows this. They are working in ways that most don’t even know about to destroy this nation. Republicans have had numerous chances to make major changes for the good in this nation but failed to do it. I get so sick of hearing people always blaming the democrats as if they are the only ones to do wrong. The republicans have done their fair share in destroying this nation. Just like gun control. They have supported much of it. I just got my January American Rifleman magazine and it had the usual bs from Wayne and the like. There was a quote from Trump on one page that said “ I will never infringe on the right to keep and bear arms, never ever”. Sadly, many supposed pro gun folks actually believe that lie. As I always say, until we unite as “We the People” and put an end to this tyranny, we will continue to watch this country get ripped apart.

 

[dennishoddy]

We do need something that will pull us together after all the division in this country over the past decade. During WWII people were untied in the war effort and our country became stronger and technology flourished

War is the basically the only thing in history that has brought any country together.
The country as a whole feels threatened and tosses the political bias aside for the better good.
How many Rosie Riveters in WWII were democrats and how many were Republican?
It didn't matter then.
It didn't matter when 911 occured. Both parties joined the military and went into harm's way when it counted.
When a country goes into a doldrum period between wars the political parties are vying for control for ideology. Who ever is in control pushes that ideology because they have nothing else to build their base.
Clinton and Obama and somewhat Bush made the US military into wimps, Trump has built the military back up into a great fighting force with the authority to win.
Either a year or 5 years from now, if a democratic person wins the white house, the military will again be decimated unless there is another war.
Its history in the making.