Laz, I love you dude, but you may need to do what I am doing; step back for awhile and remember what is truly important. My health was going south because of stress and aggravation. So I'm not reading all the negative stuff. I've lived through years of upheavals at Free Republic and it has never occurred to me to go anyplace else for news. As long as FR is still here, I will be here if I am able.
As for America, I believe that she was the last best hope for the world, with emphasis on "last". These days I believe she no longer holds that honor. Tiny little Israel is now the only thing standing between the world and total destruction. I've lived too long. I only hope in the coming of the Lord.