It's always easier to read the writing on the wall, the closer one gets in proximity. As for #8 - Replaced by government dependency, I believe we are well on our way down that hill. Years ago, government assistance programs were few and small. Now, and I can only address this from the NY perspective, there are so many programs that each one has grown into an agency headed up by a Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Deputy Commissioners and hundreds of staff. In NY, government has become the "go to" resource for those in need or believe themselves to be.
The new religions, of course, are sports and fitness ;-)
Isn't that the truth! As for #8, well, yes the handout mentality is firmly entrenched in many. Everyone thinks they will be the one to get the handout. I wondered how will they force those previously dependent to work? Especially those on the dole a long time? Or maybe that will be the new divide, those 'entitled' to continue and those told what work they'll be 'entitled' to perform for the common good.
The new religions, of course, are sports and fitness ;-)
Oh, my, so true. Vaguely Nazi-esque at times.