As we correctly cheered our troops fighting in Vietnam and the Middle East, the real enemy was a domestic one, here at home. Since the mid 60s, illegal immigration has changed our demographics, our school systems have been infiltrated by the left and our children have become victims of a debased culture. In short we blew it and I’m not sure we can get it back without a fight.
Your assessment is totally correct. As you stated, not sure we can recapture a lost republic.