Long time subscriber - first post. There are many many things that are impacting our country negatively - illegal immigration being only one. I don't want to trivialize it's impact, but it isn't alone as an ongoing financial drain. We are still America and hopefully haven't given up on our legendary "American Spirit". What we are sorely missing (as mentioned above) is true leadership. Not Democrat, not Republican - just leadership. All politicos are slaves to the media and as such can only get elected if they can endear themselves to the public through this venue. There is no other way. So what we end up with as leadership choices are people who know how to "appear" on TV. They don't need credentials, experience, common sense, sense of duty, etc. They just need media consultants who can direct them (just like and actor) to appear "presidential" before the camera. I believe that the special interests have long recognized this and that is why we get who we get. I had hoped that the Internet could be the equalizer but it too has fallen into only partisan clutter and shouting. Until we get someone who is willing to lead, to tackle our problems with the best interests of Americans, to talk straight to the people without avoiding the unpleasantness of the situation, and to clearly state and articulate the options for resolution we will be perpetually facing the same unresolved issues. I'm probably just dreaming, but I can still hope that there is someone like that here in America and that they are will to take on the job and make us great again.
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