I actually don't think this is dramatic. America is not competitive anymore. Large monopolistic rent collectors are really holding back progress, and honestly i

I actually don't think this is dramatic. America is not competitive anymore. Large monopolistic rent collectors are really holding back progress, and honestly it wouldn't be a stretch to assume people would consider leaving the country for opportunity elsewhere. As pointed out above, the internet is much slower and becoming restricted, media companies are dictating content and bandwith distribution, our infrastructure is from the 19th century (railways, motorways) and our freedom is being eroded daily. Tesla has single handedly tried to fix oil dependency and the energy crisis, and they are literally not being allowed to sell their cars. It is going to be an interesting 5 years going forward if nothing changes.