[ahns]

It's honestly impressive how efficiently and smoothly things are regressing.

[phatfish]

It is easier to destroy than to create.

[jp_nc]

Also, the decadence of the American people is contributing a lot. Tough to find time to care when the average person is spending 2-4 hours staring at 10-30 second bursts of entertainment. It’s depressing…

[jaennaet]

That "decadence" isn't the cause of the problems, but a symptom.

[seattle_spring]

Not really a uniquely American thing. Not even a uniquely Western, nor uniquely "first world" activity.

[voidfunc]

Total apathy.