Systemic Issues

Every time I'm reminded of stuff like this - not so much that specific example, but the reminder that powerful people have such a stranglehold that we're unable to make needed change - it pisses me off.

Its like we're becoming 'the sick man of America', as opposed to the old Ottoman Empire. And these fools would rather see us stagnate and fail then loosen their grasp even a little.

I just hope that things aren't as dire as it feels. We survived an earlier gilded age. Surely, no matter how bad it looks, we can make the changes we need?

Just seems like the stakes are high, and these f***wits are determined to make things worse.