I agree 1990-2010 wasn't too bad, but it's dire now. People are stealing car parts in Los Angeles to sell copper, and I expect we'll encounter more crime.

Food banks are running low on supplies because of a 60% increase in demand generated by a new demographic.

I grow excess fruits and vegetables in my yard to share with my community, but food prices will continue to increase with other basic goods, and there's no political will to do anything about it.

Retirees and families are vegetarians because they can't afford meat, and who knows how many people are skipping meals to save money?

History tells us hopelessness leads to fascism, and there's not much hope out there, but there's a lot of nationalism. I'd like to think we've learned these lessons, but I'd be kidding.