Can any of you get or give a picture of what's happened to the country over the years?

[JaneyVee]

9. Reagan ushered in a new era of de-regulation & corporate greed. This mindset

profits over people not only became a cancer to our society, it is shredding the very fabric of our democracy. Hoarding cash & firing people became signs of power, while having compassion became passe. It has eroded our unity as well. When Reagan said "Govt is the problem" it undermined democracy & waged a war on our own Govt., the very reason for the Constitution. Since then the problems we face is one where it is believed the Govt can no longer be used as a force for good, hence no more Hoover Dams or any other major Govt achievements, leaving us feeling distant, oppressed, & un-unified. We have become a slave to the almighty private sector who we are told shall be the only ones to be allowed to save us. Until then you will be starved bare & wait in their mercy or die. We can end unemployment right now with the Federal Govt, but Govt has become a dirty word. Even those on assistance are now referred to as parasites. Humanity has become devoid of empathy.