frankly, what I think we're doing here, is documenting the last gasps of democracy. Updated

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88. Yep, I recall when that Russian professor said that some years ago and I thought he was correct.

There are so many divides in America today, and so many digging into their belief structures that I think melding together is becoming more and more difficult.

The rift between left and right continues to grow as do rifts in many other areas. And the economic divide is incredible and growing.

We are becoming a nation of tribal behavior with turf boundaries not to be crossed. It is so sad to see this happening, but so many seem to be ignoramuses and ever more Idiocracy is taking hold. Just looking at the republican lineup for 2016 is extremely concerning. The immaturity of these potential candidates is appalling.

And the greed in the country takes full advantage of this to advance their causes and profits while the uniformed vote in those most willing to screw them over.