Tariffs and sky high audio prices.

I don't anticipate an awakening. Do you ?

Once upon a time, many years ago, back in 1961 a man of power and influence said, "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what, together, we can do for the freedom of man".


It would seem that since then, individual selfishness has resulted in the will of the minority taking precedence over the will of the majority and has resulted in political parties caring more about the power of the party than the good of the people.

Some would say that this is just history repeating itself...that this is the fall of the Roman empire all over again.  It is hard not to fear that all may soon be lost (from the standpoint of America as a symbol of power being used for the good of all people) if we are unable to change our direction...both as individual people and as a country.

It would seem that since then, individual selfishness has resulted in the will of the minority taking precedence over the will of the majority and has resulted in political parties caring more about the power of the party than the good of the people

Perfectly stated. Our founding fathers called these types of parties, factions, and were to be avoided at all costs. It happens when the wealthy pollute the politics with their goals and desires at the expense of the less well off.

I remember when Richard Dryefuss was on a talk show (Politically Correct?) long after being an actor and on hiatus teaching American Civics and the Constitution over in England, and he said that if we’re not careful, this 200+ year experiment in democracy will be nothing more than a memory if we don’t work to keep it. It will just be a shining blip in the dark history of mankind.

All the best,
Nonoise

Have faith, throw away that Chinese, European and American transistor junk and get NOS tubes with equipment to match. Renounce digital too, it has no real value and leads in the wrong direction. In other words, do something more than babbling on Audiogon.

Frankly, the primary reason America exists is the basic premise that the majority must fight to protect the rights and freedoms of the minority. We haven’t always honored the spirit of this, but its an ideal worth chasing.

Our privilege to lead others internationally is granted, its not to be purchased, taken or demanded. To have a friend, be a friend. To get a square deal, you must give a square deal. Back to third grade right?