o.the.irony. it’s so blatant, it’s beyond measure.
hollywood has been,
for many decades, the cause of widespread disrespect/hatred of the U.S. around the world, for its open amorality-immorality. much of what western culture considers “normal” in word and action, would be considered pornography elsewhere.
our youthful, youth-adoring, U.S. is an experiment that may not survive. there were never any guarantees, not from the start! understand, the founding fathers actually studied history, attempted to avoid obvious pitfalls. still, they knew: no guarantees. they created a basic structure, knowing its longevity would depend 100% on the willingness of future citizens to respect it.
honestly, i do not see any comparison in the
commitment to forethought these original men had with today’s elected: those who sign bills without so much as reading! “we will pass the bill to find out what’s in it,” etc.
any child could sign a document without reading.
this is blatant dereliction of duty. however, it’s become SOP. sad as that is.
a youthful error made in the U.S. has been to allow entertainers to become wealthy, influential “idols.” big mistake.
throughout history, even in U.S. history, not long ago, entertainers were considered to be the dregs of society. no decent, self-respecting family would allow their children to choose this path, no socializing, no intermarrying, no! it was a big deal.
for those that pursued this life, debauchery of all descriptions was to be expected.
there are exceptions. speaking in generalizations.
now, folks are horrified at hollywood debauchery?! ay-ya-ya. not everyone is shocked.
every long-lived culture (i know of, fwiw) honors their elders.
idolizing youth is - just another false god.
U.S.-bashing has been a widespread indulgence/hobby that’s been around for decades.
even in the U.S. it’s considered to be “quite continental,” a popular part of
elitist thinking.
“tsk, tsk. we’re so evolved.” .. nonsense.
however, the U.S. is also regularly called on for humanitarian support in crisis, private citizens are known to be generous and giving.
so, i have long-thought there’s a special
love-hate thing regarding the U.S.
what a comfortable personal indulgence to know one can bash a country on one hand, expect serious aid and support on the other. i’ve witnessed this happening IN the U.S., and known of it from foreign countries, for so many years, i do not expect to see any change.
people change when they are motivated to change. typically, by pain.
as long as they’re comfortable, getting everything they want: change is unlikely.
most in the U.S. just ignore the bashing, harbor no grudges, show up when needed.
thank our dear Lord. 
