I think eventually it's going to matter. Unfortunately we'll likely be made to go through an incredibly dark time first.

I hear you and you're right; pessimism gets us nowhere. It also makes it easier for them to get their way. I really hate that I just called my fellow Americans "them" though ya know? I'm afraid of how dark things may get, but it's good to see like minded folks on here, it gives me hope.

Yup