poorer

America is poorer now. People are starting to DOWN size. Hey, this event should not even surprise us. After all, everything goes up - like except wages that is. People have a lot less economic power now.

democracy

 Dismantling democracy is easier now. Hey, we have internet and changing facts requites a few clicks - no more. Back in the good old days they have books and burning them produces a lot of smoke - wow. Truly, we are in a new era.