We are not ever going to get there.
That very same government is and has been purposely manufacturing a base of absolute morons that know nothing about anything.
And seeing that effort not moving fast enough is now importing the same from south of the border in order to perpetuate itself.
And both parties want that manufactures base, obviously, because neither party has lifted a finger to do anything other than assist its growth.
It seems clear to me that a centralized power structure over time draws the worst of the worst in terms of truly evil people, schemers, masterminds and madmen.
I do not believe at all that a free country can survive with a centralized power structure.
It was a mistake to create the federal government.
It was just a matter of time before that beast matured, and we are certainly there.
I do not recall proposing a specific goal so that we can “get there” in a world where human government is subject to faults and error. If you mean we will never have an educated population capable of living virtuously, we are closer to that than you might think.
Meanwhile, pray and think positive. No authority exists outside of what the Creator allows. Think local. Those who feed the monster will die by it. It’s a win-win if you know Whose you are.
I’ve corresponded with some liberal types who think the same way: nothing but defeat in view of world forces of this or that kind. If you live your life thinking only in generalities and painting with broad brushes, you will only cause yourself undue anxiety. Work within your means in your home and neighborhood, and do so with grace. The rest will take care of itself.