“ A formerly world-class city continues its spiral into the sewer. ‘
As does a formerly world-class nation.
Most days, I seriously consider flying my U.S. flag upside down.
About 8 years ago I completely shifted my paradigm regarding the US. I see it like the EU, but with a standing military.
That is, it is actually 50 mostly sovereign countries that are members of the same over arching constitution and federaion.
My country is Kentucky. California is a distant and screwy neighbor.
BTW, this harkens back to the perception people had before the civil war - they identified with their “state” rather than the country.
As does a formerly world-class nation.
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A great point!