Americans Believe Nation’s Best Days Are Behind It
A recent poll reveals widespread pessimism among Americans, with a majority believing the country’s best days are in the past and that the “American Dream” is increasingly unattainable. Confidence in major institutions, including the federal government, Congress, and even the military, has significantly declined. Despite these somber sentiments, a majority of respondents still feel that more unites Americans than divides them.
John Q. Hosedrinker