Dave Goldsmith on Nostr: The U.S. political system used to elevate moderates. Gravitas, experience, ...

The U.S. political system used to elevate moderates. Gravitas, experience, seriousness, consistency, & sagacity were valued.

Then came Vietnam, Watergate, Iraq Wars I and II, the moral collapse of the religious institutions, the ethical collapse of the fourth estate, & the practical collapse of our economic system resulting in taxpayer bailouts of "too big to fail" businesses & their billionaire captains.

Then came reality TV, social media, & the Citizens' United ruling.

Now we're done.