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What's happening to us is not the fault of the Democrats or Republicans. It's our parent's fault.

Why? For committing the unpardonable sin of working hard and sacrificing so that they could give their children a good life. And they did.

And it's doing us in....

We're becoming a nation of couch potatoes who only want to eat, drink and be entertained. It's human nature, I guess - when you're fat and wealthy (I'm speaking relatively here) and don't have to scrap for a living, you lose the edge. The same thing will eventually happen to all those "up and coming" countries - once they become prosperous it's all downhill. And then some other country will come along.

Immigrating to this country has always drawn those who are willing to work hard, take risks, and seize opportunities. It doesn't help matters that, just when we need those kind of people the most, we seem to be trying to stop them.

I'm being a little tongue and cheek. In my work, I still see just enough young folks with the fire in their eyes to give me some confidence in our future. And we still seem to have enough brave young folks willing to put their lives on the line for their country. I don't think we will have truly "jumped the shark" until we start exporting our best, bravest and brightest to other countries.

Still, it's hard not to believe that our best days are behind us. Then again, "best days" for me are when you are scrapping for something - not when you attain it.

Be careful what you wish for - you might just get it!

Scott