I'm an optomist and I don't believe it's too late to salvage the greatest country on earth.  However, we don't have a lot of time and it will be an uphill battle with the people in power fighting us every step of the way.  The scenerio is spelled out in my forthcoming novel, An Eagle Unchained, but listen to some of my thoughts on the problem and the solution.  I'd love to hear your comments and thoughts.