Are the days of the good old U.S.A gone?

Question

Are the days of the good old U.S.A gone because of the excessive illegal immigration, the corrupt politicians, and the super greedy Corporate America? The corrupt politicians and the greedy Corporate America are the culprits of the excessive illegal immigration. What do you think?

Answer 1

Gone with the wind.

Answer 2

I think that the good old days of the working class are gone worldwide. From a historical point of view, there was a tiny moment in time and place in which the working class or middle class had a brief moment of "good old days". That was in the better part of the 20th century in the US and parts of the USSR. I have heard some historians argue that the balance of forces between the power holders and the general population that was present during that brief moment was a historical oddity and what we are experiencing now is not the end of the good old days, but rather a return to the normal state of things.

For the American society, this means the end of the middle class as a major part of society and an increase difference between the have and the have-nots. This will be attained and achieved by an increased grasp of power by central governments and corporations and reduced power of civil organizations as well as civil rights in general. The data available more than support this prognosis.

Answer 3

Were there really any good old days? I think that's just something people like to say because everything looks better in retrospect. We are in a war today that in a very short time will surpass the horrid wars of the past, and then years from now while we are in the next war we will all be thinking that these are the good old days; the days when we had neuclear arms but didn't use them, Social Security still existed, public education was still in place, some low income people still live near the ocean, there are great wonders of the world preserved for generations to enjoy, there are still some places where children(people) can be safe walking down their streets. And also realize that yes there is the rich Cooperate America, but there is also now a new wave of independently wealthy individuals that have taken corporate America back and begun a surge of philanthropic endeavors. So I guess it's just that our view points change but we always think things use to be better, but they just stay the same but take on a different look.

Answer 4

Good Old USA is not dead. Our hearts still beat the drum of freedom.
Congress has been bad for a long time, but as a whole, not individually. We still have some good one's in there, I can't say who right now, lol, but there must be some! Actually, though, I know Arnold Swartzeneegar is a good governor, because he listen's to the people. I have emailed him, (his office, rather) on many issues, as I am sure other's have. I always got a quick response back, and our wishes were met.
One House Rep. is not good for America though.
Hector H. Balderas of New Mexico (democrat) because he voted NAY on border control, and the new fence. He voted NAY for our military on the border. He is hispanic. New Mexico voted him back into office last November 7th, 2006. What's up with that? We need to vote into office those who will protect America's best interest, which this man has not, and will NOT do! Voter's need to know who the heck it is they vote for! AND, what the issues we face are!
This man is DEFINATELY NOT for America's best interest!

Answer 5

Allowing inheritance and other unearned birth privileges creates a growing cancer. Until this is recognized, irrelevant interpretations and solutions will waste the chance of reversing the trend.

Everyone must be cut off from parental wealth and connections at age 18. To understand the slow, inevitable destruction of allowing a country to be run by birth and not worth, imagine if pro football only allowed sons of retired pros to be drafted, starting with next year's rookies. Year by year, the league would get worse until it would become a joke, just like this ignorant, conceited, draftdodger Bush is a joke. Such a worthless person as the Preppy Pipsqueak becomes a success only because we allow birth privileges. Making a Zero Sum, talented people never develop because their way is blocked by the aristocrats, just as deserving football talent would never develop in my NFL analogy.

Answer 6

We're heading this way for sure, if the American people don't put a stop to the greed and corruption of the government, and the invasion from the south ...

We have to continue bombarding our elected representatives with emails and letters up to the next elections, and put pressure on them to start deportations!

We also have to stop the government's spp program ... if that goes through, the United States will definitely be but a fond memory ....

Answer 7

There is no such thing as "the good old days". People are people, no matter where you go, and there will always be good things and bad things in any country. The USA is no more (and no less) corrupt now as it has been since inception--just more high-tech.

Besides, unless you are Native American, your ancestors were immigrants at some point. People are always blaming Mexican immigration, but Mexican people are closer (in ancestry) to Native Americans than any of the rest of us.

Answer 8

The blame for immigration goes to the country they are fleeing..Mexico..The oppression there leads to us..I agree the government & corporates are not a shining example for anyone here in the USA to follow but it is indeed the way it functions & succeeds on a daily basis.

Answer 9

America is only as good as its people. We can't rewrite the past but we can certainly write the future by doing something now.

Answer 10

No, I think your about to see a new tough America again, we are going to get rid of these illegals in 2 years time. America has had enough.