G Rated Comments About the Relevance of Pink Floyd’s Animals Album:

@tylermunns All good points. I bet you raised a couple of good humans. 😉

Care to name a name a song that expresses something close to that sentiment?

@carlsbad2 

I just bought a bottle of wine called "Pessimist"

Quote on the back "A Pessimist is never disappointed."  I would say that for one reason or another I have mostly been a pessimist in my life.  I am usually correct, but never happy for being correct.

I love the album. 

“Wake Up Everybody” by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.

@tylermunns Cool song. 
 

@carlsbad2 @gimmer I used to be an optimist … and have actively tried to be one pretty much my entire life. And I believe it served me well … mostly, helping me keep my focus where it belonged so I could accomplish the things I had set out to accomplish. I think it’s a good approach to life, but I have to say, I’ve learned to be more of a realist. Considering that it’s come out that we’re being lied to by sone of our supposed leaders, I think that’s a more effective approach these days.

Care to suggest a song to represent the times?

I've friends (as we all do) on both sides of the political trenches, and they both believe they are right. From who makes a good and honest president to whether it is fair to have universal healthcare. Their kids echo their parents' sentiments.

How to deal with it?
Teach your children well.